Far North of England Regional Discussion - January 21st 2013, 06z onwards

[P-M]

Yes that's south westerlies for sure if it does break through then we can expect a thaw taking place

Exactly I mean we would have to have snow here for there to be a thaw! It hacks me off that it can snow in the middle of the sea then turn to sleety rain on the coastal strip and then a blizzard further in land. I am sure it does it to Swearing AGAIN me off lol

[Andy_]

Super wet slushy stuff, Its gave a little bit more of a covering, but you know when you get a slush drink and suck all the flavouring out and your left with an icey thing in the cup? thats whats on the ground now lol

Haha sounds delightful, sounds the same as in Newcastle, my soaking wet feet are about to drop off

[NorthEastSnow]

Well the sleet has stopped here now. Starting to brighten up. That was an epic cold spell for some lol.

[Summer Sun]

Today's met office update just about confirms that this cold spell is coming to an end

During next week, changeable, milder weather seems likely with spells of cloudy wet weather interspersed with brighter skies and showers. However, there may still be some snow over high ground with a chance of below average temperatures again later in the period.

Edited January 21, 2013 by Gavin.

[Snowmaggedon]

Slush galore here. I give up.

[bionicman101]

Stamfordham - Hexham area hasn't stopped snowing all morning and doesnt appear to be stopping. Struggled into work and cant wait for the journey home, gonna be fun!!

[NorthEastSnow]

Slush galore here. I give up.

Don't lose heart. One decent snow shower and we might get our 1cm back.

[SLEETY]

Couple from the front and back gardens. Not measured it yet tho!

Think I live in Australia!! Lol

neer to turn the camera around lol

height makes so much difference in this cold spell to the depth of snow only a few cm on south coast here but the hills behind my house at only about 300 ft at least 6 inches which is for great sledging 'same for everywhere it seems

Edited January 21, 2013 by SLEETY

[Summer Sun]

The roads and pavements are a slushy mess here I dread to think what it will be like if it freezes over

[paul tall]

Light, fine snow continues here. The differences in snow cover even around town are marked. Much heavier cover up near the Sports Complex and School Aycliffe than at my house, and I'd imagine that the Cobblers estate will have more as well.

Had to go through Darlo this morning, and there is next to bog all there compared to my location.

Off out to Leeholme next, thats 500-600ft, there'll be much more there.

[recklessabandon]

Heavier snow now all seems to be north of the Tyne now, snow is a lot lighter and finer here too.

[Guest]

Hi Paul. I live in school Aycliffe and the roads on my estate are terrible. Main roads fine. Hoping for heavier stuff tonight from off the north sea :-)

[Summer Sun]

Light, fine snow continues here. The differences in snow cover even around town are marked. Much heavier cover up near the Sports Complex and School Aycliffe than at my house, and I'd imagine that the Cobblers estate will have more as well.

Had to go through Darlo this morning, and there is next to bog all there compared to my location.

Off out to Leeholme next, thats 500-600ft, there'll be much more there.

December 2010 will take some beating here for snowfall, I was in Shildon every Monday to Friday for 12 weeks from November 5th 2010 and during the December the snow was above my Rigger boots at Shildon train station

[peterf]

well that was a fun drive to the shops.wind picking up and it's drifting in places.

[tynevalleysnow]

Anyone know why we didn't justify a red warning as snow totals here more than wales

[peterf]

ground temps of -7 showing tonight,lethal driving conditions tomorrow.

http://nwstatic.co.uk/viewimage.pbx?type=nwm;date=20130121;time=06;ext=24;file=nmmuksfctemp;sess=a84fabc7592756ab14321d049f480ee0;

Edited January 21, 2013 by peterf

[P-M]

Anyone got a map of where the mild sector is in this system?

[Andy_]

Eeeey it's alright here, snow coming down again. The traffic lights in particular look mint where the snow has been blown when falling into them and sticking on them and signs etc

[lorenzo]

Keep sending what you don't want North

Realtime Satellite pic of the North Sea and East Coast just updated, looks like continued fun for some time..

NMM model projections up until 2100 hrs. GIF Format.

Enjoy the snow, looking forward to seeing some pictures later.

[NorthEastSnow]

Anyone got a map of where the mild sector is in this system?

Teesside lol!

[ballybabe21]

Can we safely now say, apart from very wet slushy roads, we won't have any problems getting back to aycliffe from darlo in rush hour tonight? Or does anyone think ice might be an issue by then?

Thanks BB

[peterf]

ice would be my major concern,gan canny.

[recklessabandon]

Anyone know why we didn't justify a red warning as snow totals here more than wales

Because we are northern and don't matter.

[Andy_]

Hahah don't know if any of you have seen this but LOL

[Summer Sun]

A fair bit of dripping going on here now seems like a thaw has started

Edited January 21, 2013 by Gavin.