Far North of England Regional - Cold Spell Discussion 15/01/13 12z onwards

[Summer Sun]

I wouldn't rule that out as we still don't know whether the front from the West will reach us and the North Sea is getting its act together

Going by Lisa's forecast at lunch we will get hit by both North sea during the day and the main band later

Just looked outside and its Snowing oh I love the radar its spot on!

Edited January 17, 2013 by Gavin.

[gazzac69]

a few more flakes falling now and a bit of a breeze here too, feels bitter out there,

[tynevalleysnow]

That ppn to the south is definatly drifting north towards us according to radar.

[Summer Sun]

Did you get your ice day then?

Currently -0.9º here, which is the highest all day.

Ignore my 1st quote its started snowing and the temperature has risen once more upto -0.1°C now

[Alex95]

A few tiny flakes falling here. Looks like they're getting a dusting now down in the Yorkshire thread - I wonder if it'll keep expanding

[Summer Sun]

Looking at the radar this snow could be set in for a while its only light but it may give a dusting given time a good way to start what could be a wintry weekend!

[Freezing-Point]

There has been some hefty shower activity out to sea today. If that drifts inland tomorrow and combines with the W front, then we would be in for a dumping.

[Isolated Frost]

My my, just had a look at the Look North forecast earlier. Tomorrow, Saturday and Sunday looks very fun!

[tynevalleysnow]

I'd put my hat on it being here before 7

[NL]

Snowing lightly here now in a strong Sou'easterly gusting around 20-25mph.

[peterf]

same here.

dont know regards the wind,my anemometer is frozen solid lol.

Edited January 17, 2013 by peterf

[Alex95]

Just had a strong gust of wind, its spoiling the wintry scenes by blowing the snow off the trees!

[Geordiesnow]

Must say looking at the models, Sunday is looking more and more marginal by the second really which means Monday's low could turn out to be very marginal indeed for this region.

If we get snow showers between Friday night and Saturday morning, Its best to make the most of it.

[Snowstorm1]

Light snow here hoping for a dusting!

[Andy_]

Light snow pellets blowing around in Hebburn/ Jarrow

[Cloud 10]

-4.5c when i drove to work at 7.15 this morning,-2.5c when i drove home at 14.30 this afternoon

so a bitterly cold day and now it is snowing lightly.

[Alex95]

Snowing a bit more steadily, still very light though.

[Rollo]

Extremly light snow here,temperature -2c,I did not expect any until later tomorrow so you never really know.

[peterf]

huge band heading north on the radar

Edited January 17, 2013 by peterf

[Isolated Frost]

Geordiesnow, even the diabolical GFS suite has the region under sub -6c air from now until Wednesday 1800 (bar Monday 2100 to Tuesday 0300, at -5c uppers). Sunday has -7c uppers throughout. Very snowy unless you're at the immediate coast, and even then, snow is likely.

[Continental Climate]

Must say looking at the models, Sunday is looking more and more marginal by the second really which means Monday's low could turn out to be very marginal indeed for this region.

If we get snow showers between Friday night and Saturday morning, Its best to make the most of it.

You could be right there looking at the models the 850 -5 line seems to be getting closer on every run i just about think we will be ok though

[Alex95]

Geordiesnow, even the diabolical GFS suite has the region under sub -6c air from now until Wednesday 1800 (bar Monday 2100 to Tuesday 0300, at -5c uppers). Sunday has -7c uppers throughout. Very snowy unless you're at the immediate coast, and even then, snow is likely.

But then you need to consider those damned thicknesses which I've been harping on about this afternoon! It can snow in very marginal conditions though, back in November 2010 we got thundersnow despite the 850s briefly rising to -5, although thicknesses were favourable that time.

[Continental Climate]

were has this band of snow come from heading north? surely this is new wasnt supposed to kick off for 24hrs yet

[tynevalleysnow]

Light snow here and heavier stuff brewing. Is this out starter before the main and pudding

[Alex95]

were has this band of snow come from heading north? surely this is new wasnt supposed to kick off for 24hrs yet

You are correct, this is a late christmas present.