South West/Central Southern England Regional Discussion 21/01/13 6z Onwards

[Raidan]

Raining in the Bishopsworth area of Bristol with the odd flake.

[Coast]

An ickle bit more for your region this week?

[MP-R]

Not looking good beyond the weekend at present but at least last minute changes could occur. I only wish I could have been in the UK for the last few days.

[BristolBlizzard]

heavy light very tiny flakes of snow south bristol giving a sugar coating on melted bits of surfaces

[Raidan]

Same here now!

[AWD]

Light snizzle giving a sugar coating on cars, bins etc.

[Raidan]

On and off light to moderate snow here now

[AWD]

Latest NAE shows a period of heavy rain moving into Devon, Dorset and Somerset tomorrow morning;

This then turning to snow over the above mentioned areas;

and moving slightly further NEwards to affect Hampshire, Wiltshire, Bath, Bristol areas;

Edited January 21, 2013 by AWD

[BristolBlizzard]

lets hope it perks up and spreads

[Wilxy]

Latest NAE shows a period of heavy rain moving into Devon, Dorset and Somerset tomorrow morning;

This then turning to snow over the above mentioned areas;

and moving slightly further NEwards to affect Hampshire, Wiltshire, Bath, Bristol areas;

Looks a bit risky for us could rain first, said that last time then look what happened

[Nights King]

Our last decent snow hopes for this cold spell seem to be melting away this morning

Can't rely on breakdown snow as it rarely happens in west country anyway. Lets pray tuesday comes off in our favour.

[Severe Siberian icy blast]

Light snow hear , the radar shows light precipitation breaking out.

[AWD]

Looks a bit risky for us could rain first, said that last time then look what happened

Not really for Bristol northwards, the emphasis of rain - snow is over Somerset southwards on this run.

But with ever changing model output, its not really worth putting to much detail into one particular run at present.

[rowieboyz]

So how did Cornwall get on last night?

Jase

[chris55]

NAE on it's own with this front and the 00z/06z both keep it slightly further west. Who knows what's going to happen??? Localised accumulations of 30mm (30cms) for parts of south Wales .

Really really strange that the NAE shows this whilst UKMO/GFS has nothing!!!! Complex system!

Wonder what Ian makes of it.

Edited January 21, 2013 by chris55

[AWD]

NAE on it's own with this front and the 00z/06z both keep it slightly further west. Who knows what's going to happen??? Localised accumulations of 30mm (30cms) for parts of south Wales and Somerset.

Really really strange that the NAE shows this whilst UKMO/GFS has nothing!!!! Complex system!

Wonder what Ian makes of it.

He's updating on his twitter feed now. All eyes on Ian!

[Paul T]

Why does the 06 NMM say for mid day tomorrow

[AWD]

Why does the 06 NMM say for mid day tomorrow

Not out until about 11ish.

[Sainsbo]

So, I see that it has shifted further west. not much in it for people i our area unless it changes, but who am I to complain. We already got our load of snow.

Current temp -1.4C

[coffee lover]

Local radio station have said we are going to get up to 5cm today, I didnt think there was any snow for us today ?

[gottolovethisweather]

Nothing to particularly stress about according to this, some widespread chances over the coming days it seems, and this coming from the MetO.

South West England

Headline:

Cold and cloudy with some sleet or snow.

Today:

Starting icy. Rain, sleet and snow skirting the west and later far south of the region, perhaps giving a few centimetres of snowfall inland. Although cold, it will probably be drier and brighter elsewhere. Maximum Temperature 4 °C.

Tonight:

Probably dry at first, however a second system of rain, sleet and snow is likely to move eastwards overnight, giving some places inland further snow, with widespread ice also likely. Minimum Temperature -4 °C.

Tuesday:

Remaining cold and cloudy, with the area of rain, sleet and snow probably lingering over the region throughout to give further snow accumulations inland, more likely over the east. Maximum Temperature 4 °C.

Outlook for Wednesday to Friday:

Cold but more settled than earlier in the week. Snow flurries dying away Wednesday, Thursday then drier with some sunny spells. Friday starting bright, probably becoming cloudier and windy later.

Issued at: 0400 on Mon 21 Jan 2013

[offerman]

Coffe, yes thats what was forecast yesterday for today but since been downgraded, just light flurriy today but tuesday day and in to night is of concern, 10-15 cm could be possible if the front stalls.

[TwisterGirl81]

Good morning!

I've got to say so far for my part of Devon this has been a cold damp squib.....Next hope Tuesday/Wednesday...Please for all thats holy can it not be sleet and then turn to snow two miles east like all the other occassions on it's way to Somerset/Dorset/Wiltshire and Gloucestershire (No offence guys but most of you have had your fair share!) lol

[Bumpkin]

So have things changed again? The forecast on breakfast news had a big lump of snow over somerset for tomorrow, just checked my forecast on Meto site and its light snow for a few hours over night and Netweather has just a light fall. I will be asked for a forecast on the school playground later so need to get it right

[coffee lover]

Coffe, yes thats what was forecast yesterday for today but since been downgraded, just light flurriy today but tuesday day and in to night is of concern, 10-15 cm could be possible if the front stalls.

Thank you, Seems the radio stations should check there information out before saying it...