East Midlands Regional Discussion

[MKN]

At least were close to the amber warning yesterday it was upto around Birmingham. If that low that develops near ireland is just slightly more intense than projected the whole lot could be pushed further north east.

[Snowangel-MK]

Amber Warning of Snow for East Midlands :

Derbyshire & Northamptonshire

Valid from: 0300 on Fri 18 Jan 2013

Valid to: 2100 on Fri 18 Jan 2013

A band of snow, heavy in places, will spread northeastwards across Wales and the southwestern half of England, during Friday morning, lasting through the afternoon and evening across much of Wales, the Midlands, southern and parts of southeast England. Winds will strengthen, leading to drifting of lying snow.

Many parts of the Red Warning area are likely to have 20-30 cm of snow with strong southeasterly winds causing blizzards, severe drifting of lying snow and thus severe disruption. The public should avoid all non-essential journeys.

Elsewhere, accumulations of more than 5-10 cm of snow will occur quite widely, with 15 cm in some western parts of the Amber area, falling within 3-6 hours. The public should be prepared for disruption, including altering travel plans.

Please watch for updates to these warnings.

Issued at: 1230 on Thu 17 Jan 2013

http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/warnings/#?regionName=uk&from=rss&sn=B6E6F732-EFED-CEEE-6891-4300E7116807_3_SE&tab=map&map=Warnings&zoom=5&lon=-4.50&lat=55.74&fcTime=1358337660

[kmanmx]

At least were close to the amber warning yesterday it was upto around Birmingham. If that low that develops near ireland is just slightly more intense than projected the whole lot could be pushed further north east.

One can hope. We'll see what 12z brings.

[Racing Green]

Look we're only 20 miles east of the Amber area, well inside the yellow. Its a safe bet that Nottingham will still be getting a fair bit yes??

[Ryan05]

I think we will get a fresh covering of snow just not as good as further west, let not forget we could also do well from Snow Showers coming in from the East on saturday, there is certainly no reason for doom and gloom in my opinion

[helen47]

starting to snow north notts allready?

[Turnedoutniceagain]

Cheer up Leicester-ites, I'll give you a flake by flake account tomorrow !!!

[Paul33]

Where are these chunky bands of precipitation coming from that are currently bubbling up in the North and east of the region ? Gone very dark here in Peterborough !!!

[Rickent]

Have just watched bbc forecast and unless I am mistaken the midlands , although not in the main firing line are still in for a very good snow event !!!!!

[Polar Low]

Light snow for the last 15 minutes has turned slightly heavier here in Newark, a nice little taster. Still have approx 5cm pretty much 100% cover

[rock500]

This mornings NAE has snow over us for 18 hours in leicester, i think we will do ok

[andy_leics22]

This mornings NAE has snow over us for 18 hours in leicester, i think we will do ok

Where in LE3 do you live again mate? I ride over Western Park daily when I go work and there's still plenty of snow on it! Sadly most of the roads and pavements have none left though

[Polar Low]

Moderate snowfall here and with this shower cluster intensifying (and indeed expanding!) on each run it could be something to watch for the guys in Lincs.

Edited January 17, 2013 by Polar Low

[scotto]

Latest nae precip accumulation gives probably between 2-3 inches for most of the East Midlands over the next 48 hrs.

[Ryan05]

Light snow now falling just south of Nottingham, bonus

[Arnie22]

Looks like its heading East and possibly may hit South/West Lincs in the next couple of hours if it doesnt fragment and dissipate

Edited January 17, 2013 by Arnie22

[Polar Low]

Looks like its heading East and possibly may hit South/West Lincs in the next couple of hours if it doesnt fragment and dissipate

It's intensifying and expanding, wouldn't rule out it connecting with the band behind it over the next few hours - MetOffice now going for 3-4 hours snowfall here.

[andy_leics22]

Snowing lightly here too, where did this come from? Didn't expect any snow at all today Radar looks like it's building up around the Midlands as well.

[multi cellular thunderstorm]

It's expanding west now towards Nottingham.

Met Office have updated their symbols...

http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/forecast/nottingham#?tab=fiveDay

Changed to heavy snow at 18:00

This could be a nice surprise!

[andy_leics22]

It's expanding west now towards Nottingham.

Met Office have updated their symbols...

http://www.metoffice...am#?tab=fiveDay

Changed to heavy snow at 18:00

This could be a nice surprise!

Where in the world has that come from??!!

[Weather of Mass Disruption]

Very shocked to read that MCT and indeed an awesome surprise if it comes off. A few light snow flurries at the moment in Nottingham

[Polar Low]

The band that is now developing in Central/Eastern Midlands that has brought persistent light/moderate snow to Newark for over an hour at the present time, should serve as a reminder to those of you panicking over each chart.

Unpredictable things do happen and looking at charts 12 hours prior to an event will give you little confidence - it's much better to wait to see the band appear on the radar and nowcast on it's progress at this stage!!!

[Cric_lancster]

Hmmm yes this is curious, it seems to be expanding on the radar out of nothing really. Odd.

[helen47]

lol moderate snow here in notts

[Polar Low]

Much heavier here now and the band increasing in size by around 50% in the space of one 15 minute run.