South West/Central Southern England Regional Discussion 16/01/13 22z ----->

[lettice]

Ive just been told there is some small flakes falling in locks heath at the moment

Was listening to Radio Solent and some small flakes in Totton and Marchwood also.

Just looked out my Window and very light snow falling here in Gosport.

Edited January 17, 2013 by lettice

[AWD]

From Ian;

W COUNTRY Fri story also consistent re heaviest snow in morning, reducing from S into midday, but poss heavier again eve Mendips northwards.

Sounds like they've considered the 06z NAE.

Happy Days!

[Blizzardof82]

Please everyone we need to stay calm as things stand it is looking good for majority of West Country and southern England. There will be more twists than a Chubby Checker song along the way and now it is all about nowcasting and radar watching, good luck to one and all and here is hoping to something memorable.

[Bristawl Si]

Looks a bit marginal for bristol.

In what way? And what time? Snow to rain? Intensity? Borderline for anything?

[Wilxy]

Can you back that up?

Uppers?

[Beltanemaid]

Currently snowing very very lightly here. According to the nearest weather station at Brixham, it's currently 5.1c with a dew pont of -3. And that's at a higher elevation (54m) than here which is approx 20 meters asl and less than half a mile from the sea.

[lfcdude]

From Ian;

W COUNTRY Fri story also consistent re heaviest snow in morning, reducing from S into midday, but poss heavier again eve Mendips northwards.

Sounds like they've considered the 06z NAE.

Happy Days!

Looking promising! After all the doom and gloom of last week.. What a difference a week makes!

[Karl83]

Uppers?

I'd listen to AWD Chris55 and Lynxus. They may beg to differ. I think we are in a good spot mate! Get your slegde ready! lol :-)

[Buzz]

Simon Keelings latest musing he suggests wetter snow so more depth http://www.weatherwe...nnew.php?ID=588

I've always understood that dry snow accumulates to a greater depth.

Just one example of the explanation for this:

http://www.theweatherprediction.com/habyhints/204/

"Dry snow is less dense and can therefore accumulate to a higher depth"

[offerman]

Agree Karl, a few others are good to. I.F

[Ali1977]

Mendips Northwards, that sounds good for Wilts...Still think Wilts/Cotswolds looking like sweet spot

[Beasterly]

From MetOfficeStorms on Twitter:

UK weather warnings will be updated this morning. Amber warning area for snow likely to be extended further south and west.

Edited January 17, 2013 by Beasterly

[LeeB]

From MetOfficeStorms on Twitter:

UK weather warnings will be updated this morning. Amber warning area for snow likely to be extended further south and west.

Maybe this ties in with my previous post regarding the fax charts showing the front stalling further west.

Lee

[offerman]

Buzz

correct

Large band over wales right now , is this snow?

[Ali1977]

Latest bbc forecast showing snow stopping at 1500 on Fri!!!!

[dingdong]

Large band over wales right now , is this snow?

It is in Caerphilly , cardiff and surrounding valley areas.

[Wilxy]

Latest bbc forecast showing snow stopping at 1500 on Fri!!!!

Old one i think.

[offerman]

DingDong, it looks quite steady snow, how much is falling from this?

[Mark Neal.]

Even me & gtltw would get more snow from both the NAE & GFS 6z a much better upgrade for those so close to seeing the heavier precip. Very pleasing, but a long way to go!

[Wilxy]

Is it not going to rain in bristol then, cause even dew points are sketchy.

[No Balls Like Snow Balls]

Some light snow as I drove through Thame this morning. Currently a band of very very light snow from around Aylesbury down to Haselmere.

[khodds]

Is it not going to rain in bristol then, cause even dew points are sketchy.

No, don't panic, you are in one of the best places! Wait til around 11, the meto will have updated their warnings, both you and I should be under an amber warning then

[S'no angel]

Having been a longtime lurker, I am happy that my first post is to say its snowing in Teignmouth, very light snow but it's a start :-)

[dingdong]

DingDong, it looks quite steady snow, how much is falling from this?

Not exsessive amounts. It's quite light at the moment. Snow has turned rather wet in nature therefore is not sticking too great, but enough to turn the grass white, and patchy deposits on the roads/pavements.

Looking out of my window towards the slightly higher valleys look very white however

DD

[Blizzardof82]

Fridays snow just appearing on radar southwest of Ireland.