South West/Central Southern England Regional Discussion 18/02/13 20z --->

[Nights King]

I wonder if any of us will see at least a dusting from this spell. If it fell it would at least have cold ground to lay on this time.

[iowpompeylee]

Morning all.im very hopeful the coastal areas will see a few flurries etc off the channel over the next few days.should be interesting model watching over the next couple of days

[BARRY]

This has to be the best shot for snow here even a few flurries would be nice, we have to have snow at least once this year.

[dec10snow]

Easily the best frost of the winter this morning!! oh, and the MO still have light snow for me on Saturday!

Edited February 20, 2013 by dec10snow

[noggin]

Grey, foggy, cold and windy here.

[cornish snow]

So,the pros on the MOD thread seem to be chasing the next cold spell again, before this one has even started.

Iknow this should'nt come as a surprise, it's what they do,but come on,it's march in a few days,time to think about spring i think.

The last 2-3 days has been a little reminder that spring is on the way and do you know what,it feels good,it lifts the spirit.

Dont get me wrong,i'am chasing the little blob of blue around my laptop just like everyone else.Praying for a snow flake,just like everyone else but to want the cold to go on and on and on and on,just seems strange.

[cerneman]

1.01c cold misty grey morning,

The Drive Leading to Herringston House O/S Dorchester, Snowdrops in bloom

[Gibby]

So,the pros on the MOD thread seem to be chasing the next cold spell again, before this one has even started.

Iknow this should'nt come as a surprise, it's what they do,but come on,it's march in a few days,time to think about spring i think.

The last 2-3 days has been a little reminder that spring is on the way and do you know what,it feels good,it lifts the spirit.

Dont get me wrong,i'am chasing the little blob of blue around my laptop just like everyone else.Praying for a snow flake,just like everyone else but to want the cold to go on and on and on and on,just seems strange.

I think that people over there are just commenting and discussing what's shown. I too look forward to Spring weather soon but if it's not shown in the Models then I can't comment on it.

[Mapantz]

Good afternoon. The wrist-cutting weather has moved in. :lol:

After a low of -2.8°C (lowest this year) it's currently 5.3°C

[Wilxy]

Well after yesterday's beautiful day today is rather dull with mist around, and chilly aswel especially with that easterly breeze. currently 3.7°C, 93%RH, DP 3°C

[Andy Bown]

I have the time and inclination this next few das to test something to see if my sensor is getting sun/radiation affected, so when will

the sun shine again? LOL! Thanks for people's advice yesterday pm.

We finally, at last, have internet at home 20 days after moving into our new house! How it takes that long in this day and age is beyond me!

1.01c cold misty grey morning,

The Drive Leading to Herringston House O/S Dorchester, Snowdrops in bloom

That is stunning, it actually looks like real snow on the grass!

[cerneman]

Very Dull and overcast afternoon,At least it's dry!!!!!!!! Need start Mod thread," The search for warmth and sun"

Edited February 20, 2013 by cerneman

[AWD]

The Beast of Dartmoor might be happy with Ian's latest tweet;

"W COUNTRY Some drizzle this morn; dry Thurs. By Sat, light snow in places; 1cm perhaps patchily in some E areas but Dartmoor could see 3-5cm"

[Nights King]

So,the pros on the MOD thread seem to be chasing the next cold spell again, before this one has even started.

Iknow this should'nt come as a surprise, it's what they do,but come on,it's march in a few days,time to think about spring i think.

The last 2-3 days has been a little reminder that spring is on the way and do you know what,it feels good,it lifts the spirit.

Dont get me wrong,i'am chasing the little blob of blue around my laptop just like everyone else.Praying for a snow flake,just like everyone else but to want the cold to go on and on and on and on,just seems strange.

Also away from cornwall march often yields better snow prospects than december with the sea being much colder etc so although I enjoy warm weather in march you can also see some very potent wintry weather especially the first half.

From an imby point of view winter ends at the end of march really. Last couple of days felt like nice sunny winters days with top temperatures of around 4 - 5c

The Beast of Dartmoor might be happy with Ian's latest tweet;

"W COUNTRY Some drizzle this morn; dry Thurs. By Sat, light snow in places; 1cm perhaps patchily in some E areas but Dartmoor could see 3-5cm"

I'd be happy just to see a dusting on the ground to be honest.

Edited February 20, 2013 by mullender83

[Average Joe]

So,the pros on the MOD thread seem to be chasing the next cold spell again, before this one has even started.

Iknow this should'nt come as a surprise, it's what they do,but come on,it's march in a few days,time to think about spring i think.

The last 2-3 days has been a little reminder that spring is on the way and do you know what,it feels good,it lifts the spirit.

Dont get me wrong,i'am chasing the little blob of blue around my laptop just like everyone else.Praying for a snow flake,just like everyone else but to want the cold to go on and on and on and on,just seems strange.

I completely agree....and have been rather nervous of commenting in case I get shot down. I know everyone has preferences, but having experienced the weather over the last few days, to yearn for a return to grey skies, ice & the general gloom that surrounds winter does seem rather odd, but each to his own I guess.

[cornish snow]

Also away from cornwall march often yields better snow prospects than december with the sea being much colder etc so although I enjoy warm weather in march you can also see some very potent wintry weather especially the first half.

9 march 1891 the great (cornish) blizzard.

[slinky1989]

Sod the snow, I want summer to make an appearance! It's been lovely here in the sunshine, although started off cold today.

Can't wait to be able to leave the house without having to dress up in arctic gear

[SunnySouthCoast]

Well it is another lovely sunny afternoon here on the Costa Del Solent after an overcast start. Minimum was 2C & at the moment it is 7.8C

[Beast of Plympton]

The Beast of Dartmoor might be happy with Ian's latest tweet;

"W COUNTRY Some drizzle this morn; dry Thurs. By Sat, light snow in places; 1cm perhaps patchily in some E areas but Dartmoor could see 3-5cm"

You are right AWD... The beast is happy with that!!

[gottolovethisweather]

It’s still winter so I want winter weather. To me at least, that seems normal. Should we get an early heatwave I probably wouldn't begrudge one but I wouldn't like to see the damage inflicted on nature and more importantly agriculture because of it. Nature faces enough problems from our extremely variable climate so I guess because of this knowledge, I want things to be at least seasonal. From the spring Equinox onwards, I will indeed be wishing for spring to arrive in earnest.

Currently sunny (yes!) cool at 4.8c AT and a 0.9c DP. I hope the frosts return tonight and for a few weeks yet.

Edited February 20, 2013 by gottolovethisweather

[kent]

Being a snow lover and with no expectation of it,with soaring heating bills I can ill afford, ive had enough of winter. What can be nicer in spring than sat in the garden of a lovely English pub surrounded by daffodils nurturing an ice cold pint of beer with the warmth of the sun on your back. Bring it on.

[AWD]

Latest NAE showing the colder air over the region now. Friday looking particularly cold with some of the coldest upper air temps;

And Dewpoints;

Of the winter, we could see some rather bone-chilling daytime minima on Friday;

With perhaps a flake or two into Oxfordshire and Hampshire come the afternoon;

[SunnySouthCoast]

Yes I have had enough of winter now & chasing cold snaps that turn into a damp squib. The next few days are expected to be cold, grey & largely dry. Who on earth would like that sort of weather?!? Cold & sunny or cold & snowy yes, but horrid gloomy depressing days? No thanks! March is only days away so I would much prefer things to warm up now, it is the start of meteorological spring anyway so I shall be looking for (& hoping for) warmer weather from now on

[Nights King]

I have had a think about it and spring is a mix of summer and winter so I'd like two weeks of warm summer weather with bbq at the ready and 2 weeks of snow and ice with sledge at hand

[Costa Del Fal]

Cloudy but bright here this afternoon in Falmouth but mild. Light snow expected Friday morning.