North West England Regional Discussion - January 18th 2013

[R.P. McMurphy]

The very lightest snow on the leading edge should be coming into Manchester area now, come on snow 8 miles north east of that and bingo for me

It will reach you mate it's already snowing in Salford now

[The Northern Ramper]

The very lightest snow on the leading edge should be coming into Manchester area now, come on snow 8 miles north east of that and bingo for me

Between 12-3 it's forecast here, slow going this will be.

[karyo]

Light snow falling in Manchester city centre and the radar is looking good!

I have nearly a cm of snow from last night on my balcony so hopefully some more to add on that soon.

Karyo

[spikyrunner]

its set to go for at least 18 hours or possibly more in a stall

[The Yellow Snowman]

Light snow falling here up the road, I'm sure it will be snowing in Haydock any time now I think the snow has mostly been blown of the roofs, rather than melted.

I take it the main band should get to us now right?

It'd be devastating if it didn't after seeing how close it is on the radar.

[geri]

I'm sure you'll get it soon; I've got a friend up in Southport who wants me to keep her updated on the progress of the front, so it better had reach there otherwise our friendship could be in jeopardy!

Just started sleety at the moment but bitterly cold

[spikyrunner]

Didn't realise it could last anything like 18 hours, what are the chances for that happening do you think.

[Troubleatmill]

fingers crossed mate!

As usual we dont look to be in the sweet spot...but looks like were going to do better than normal?

fingers crossed Chris , probably not the sweet spot but looking way better than at times yesterday!

[jam2010]

I'm waiting for a tram for work worried incase I can't Get home 9 hour walk

[Backtrack]

Didn't realise it could last anything like 18 hours, what are the chances for that happening do you think.

Very high!

[snowdrifter]

Getting fairly heavy in Leyland now.

[MrSunshine]

We have Snow! Big flakes starting to fall!

[twinmum99]

getting heavier blowing nicely in the wind

[Alex95]

The GFS shows the front moving northwards to even affect Cumbria later today, looks like it might be right.

[wysiwyg]

Light to moderate snow - big flakes - adding to last night's 1-2cm now

[Chris.R]

It's that really fluffy dry snow as well, it doesn't make your hand wet when you touch it. It's blowing around everywhere! Will be great to build a snowman with later I think ha ha!

[shadowfax]

One more update on raintoday and it will be over Bury

[MrSunshine]

In your face Met Office & BBC in your face!!

[Darren Bown]

Snow here for last half hour, moderate and pretty gusty too. That wind really cuts through you!

[SP1986]

Snow here, started sleety but now its definitely snow struggling to settle in the wind though

[Rainmaker]

Light snow in Warrington, most of what fell last night has either melted, been blown or has frozen. Hoping for something more significant soon!

[Chris.R]

The temp has dropped significantly as well due to evaporative cooling, now -0.2°C.

[R.P. McMurphy]

The GFS shows the front moving northwards to even affect Cumbria later today, looks like it might be right.

Sure does. Daft BBC again!

[Cheshire Freeze]

Flamin' eck, woke up to snow!

[annamb]

Light snow shower here, sticking nicely.

Not looking too bad for our region afterall!!