Southwest & Central Southern England Regional Discussion 9th January 2013>

[Severe Siberian icy blast]

Potential on Monday from the GFS & GEM, not quite cold enough IMO on the ECM;

However you can clearly see below the colder air returning and increasing the snow potential significantly;

All a long way out yet though, but nice to see.

We have a possibility of something this weekend first, albeit nothing major. I'm excited about the next few weeks though, I got a good feeling about it.

It depends on where you live I guess, but for Ian to mention 2-5cm locally later with 5-10cm on high ground I would say its got potential to be a significant event , 2inches would cause chaos , although not a lot , still cause minor disruption , but 10cm on high ground would cause certain chaos for some of us . . .

[AWD]

Anyone said anything to family & friends yet?

[Lynxus]

Guys has anyone got that link to the page that shows all the model in one view .. Its in another language and quite a basic looking page... I've lost it

( Edit: No matter, found it: http://www.meteociel.fr/cartes_obs/comp_panel.php?mode=0&ech=102&size=2 )

Anyone said anything to family & friends yet?

Mentioned to both

Edited January 10, 2013 by Lynxus

[Dorsetbred]

Quote "A lot to play for...."

[katemart]

Anyone said anything to family & friends yet?

Yep, told all my olds that there was the potential of some disruption from Sat onwards. I'd rather look a fool than have them go without anything they might need, even for a day.

They do know me by now though...

Kate in Southampton

Edited January 10, 2013 by katemart

[katemart]

Oh, and I did sympathise with the woman working at Winchester Services on the M3...

And I told everybody on Facebook to get their sledges out...

Sorry, my bad

[Mark Neal.]

For those who didn't see Ian Fergusson excellent forecast it is here- on the right hand side! http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/2654675 --

Edited January 10, 2013 by Mark Neal.

[AWD]

JMA also looking good for the medium term for us, similiar to the ECM.

[Nights King]

Anyone said anything to family & friends yet?

I cracked at work today although I said I'd have more idea by friday how likely snow was.

[cerneman]

Quote "A lot to play for...."

Lets Play Pin the Tail on the Donkey

[khodds]

I haven't said too much... Yet I'm too scared it'll go baps up!

Off out for our Xmas meal at The Mendip Inn saturday night - could be fun getting there!

[Sainsbo]

I've told a few friends. By now they know me well enough to know that I always tell them to expect a foot of snow whenever the charts look like it's about to get colder.

[dancing daisy]

I have told everyone, quite happy to look a fool but I am not called the snow queen at work for nothing, 100% success record so far & FYI I never mentioned the non-event in December, couldn't see it coming off.

[Lynxus]

I have told everyone, quite happy to look a fool but I am not called the snow queen at work for nothing, 100% success record so far & FYI I never mentioned the non-event in December, couldn't see it coming off.

Im just as bad.

People know to take what I say with a pinch of salt most of the time, but they know I do get it right from time to time esp if I keep saying it... Its normally.. WERE GONNA GET LOTS OF THUNDER ( and then none ) or LOADS OF SNOW ( and we get a frost )

[Andy Bown]

Frankly stupid idea to remove everyone's locations from below their user name.

It's the first thing I look for in interesting weather situations, even to regularly refresh my mind as to where well known

local members are based.

I can foresee many posts on various threads with members asking each other where they are based!!

[lynnsim]

Yep ...shaping up to be very interesting with some marginal snowfall events.

I see that you're near Alton ...why not head a few minutes up the A31 to Four Marks ..the small increase in altitude (220m) could make all the difference!

Yep, Four Marks seems to have it's own mini climate!! I frequently hear reports of snow there, which turns into rain as you head towards Alton!

In marginal situations like this it becomes difficult to pinpoint where the snow will fall even within 12 hours.

Local environment and geography often comes into play and some people will be disappointed whereas others pleasantly surprised.

The fact 1.5 weeks ago we were looking at raging westerlies...just having the potential for snow has me dribbling. Even if it doesn't last very long at least I can say it hasn't been a snow-less winter then! (Although..in my own spoilt mode I'm not happy until its settling) Fingers crossed!

Haha they are all probably exhausted after staying up until 4am watching the 00z runs

The best snowfall seems to appear after only a few hours warning! So I don't read too much into forecasts that are too far out.

[Lynxus]

Frankly stupid idea to remove everyone's locations from below their user name.

It's the first thing I look for in interesting weather situations, even to regularly refresh my mind as to where well known

local members are based.

I can foresee many posts on various threads with members asking each other where they are based!!

You can click their profile if needed.

I think its less load on the Database to not get that data every load ( 1000's of users online etc.. franticly hitting f5 )

[dancing daisy]

Frankly stupid idea to remove everyone's locations from below their user name.

It's the first thing I look for in interesting weather situations, even to regularly refresh my mind as to where well known

local members are based.

I can foresee many posts on various threads with members asking each other where they are based!!

Someone suggested that we all put our location in a signature which is a good idea.

[divadee]

So what have I missed???

Is it going to be snowmaggedon the next week or so in bournemouth?? Will I. Be building a family of ⛄⛄⛄⛄

[Bristawl Si]

I have told everyone, quite happy to look a fool but I am not called the snow queen at work for nothing, 100% success record so far & FYI I never mentioned the non-event in December, couldn't see it coming off. [

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As i mentioned a few weeks ago i'm not saying anything but in work today we had a directive from our Business Continuity bod about possible disruption next week and everyone has to take their laptops home every evening.

So everyone is alert to it anyway!

Edited January 10, 2013 by Bristle boy

[Beast of Plympton]

Fingers crossed the colder air is a bit further west so everyone can join in the fun!

Jase

Got a feeling we will get some mate. BBC reckons its snowing all week here in Princetown next week!! Not sure about that!! Haha!!

[khodds]

Frankly stupid idea to remove everyone's locations from below their user name.

It's the first thing I look for in interesting weather situations, even to regularly refresh my mind as to where well known

local members are based.

I can foresee many posts on various threads with members asking each other where they are based!!

Yep, I'm with you on that. I've just edited my signature and put it in there for the time being

[Tam]

Hi everyone, like most of you I'm hoping we get some snow at some point. My kids are praying for it lol

[rowieboyz]

Got a feeling we will get some mate. BBC reckons its snowing all week here in Princetown next week!! Not sure about that!! Haha!!

I hope so, depends on how far west the cold air gets, we have elevation on our side but the cold air is a little too Far East for my liking. There will be upgrades and downgrades for us all I imagine, fascinating but nail biting stuff all the same. These cold v warm battlegrounds can give good falls of snow, sometimes things crop up at short notice too! Keep an eye on here and the metoffice.

Jase

[Mark Parsons]

Frankly stupid idea to remove everyone's locations from below their user name.

It's the first thing I look for in interesting weather situations, even to regularly refresh my mind as to where well known

local members are based.

I can foresee many posts on various threads with members asking each other where they are based!!

Yes have to agree, ridiculous, but why have they been removed?