South West & Central Southern England Regional Discussion 10/03/13 17z---->

[Dean E]

Convection being pulled into the main band from the NE... Haven't seen that for a few winters!

SM

[Joe Levy]

Well there hasn't been snow here, but in compensation we do have some glorious sunshine with lovely fluffy white cumulus clouds drifting about! And, you never know, we might even see some snow showers!

[Hurricane Buckley]

Although most of the peturbations from the 17th onwards stay below the average, it is nowhere near what we have now.

The ensembles are definitely bringing in the cold rain scenario's.

I agree, it'll stay chilly but we won't see anything like this again and also another factor is everyday that big thing in the sky we call the sun is getting higher too.

[Beast of Plympton]

Look at that PPN on the radar!! Just a small shift north and we would be getting battered!! Enjoy it channel islands!!

[Stormyking]

Snow is really beginning to pick up!

bitterly bitterly cold out!

[lettice]

we are getting some heavier spells now and its got a lot darker here, see pompey having the same

[MR EXTREMES]

Convection being pulled into the main band from the NE... Haven't seen that for a few winters!

SM

seems to have stopped now do you think theres a chance of futher outbreaks?

in the porstmouth area?

[Frank Trough]

Although most of the peturbations from the 17th onwards stay below the average, it is nowhere near what we have now.

The ensembles are definitely bringing in the cold rain scenario's.

this is exactly what i've been thinking for ages. A couple of days of exceptional cold and then basically below average (but nothing out of the ordinary) probably associated with an increase in rainfall. In short, horrible for our neck of the woods. I don't care if it snows further north, it will be awful for us.

I've been looking at the CFS for a while (i know...i know...) but that is continually giving no hope whatsoever of any proper spring appearing before May. Lots of blocking, lots of cold rain.

Anyway, enjoy the snow those who have it! just a few flakes in the wind here in Farnborough...

*edit* - slightly heavier snow now!

Edited March 11, 2013 by Pharaoh Clutchstraw

[jessandjon]

Look at that PPN on the radar!! Just a small shift north and we would be getting battered!! Enjoy it channel islands!!

Just seen some white up on your hills!!!

[Bobafet]

Heavy snow Newport IOW at the moment, roads starting to get a bit dicey now - looks like it could continue for a while!

[katemart]

Never thought I wouldn't be happy to be under a Thames Streamer but it is just preventing the Channel Low from making landfall here. Sounds like Pompey are just getting clipped by the northern edge of it? Maybe it will pivot enough for me to have some flakes worthy of working at home cos I'm feeling ever so slightly guilty....

Edited March 11, 2013 by katemart

[Beast of Plympton]

Just seen some white up on your hills!!!

Yeah, I have to say there has been a bit, will be interesting driving back up this afternoon to see if there is more.

[liam300]

Convection being pulled into the main band from the NE... Haven't seen that for a few winters!

SM

Where have you seen this?

[Chul]

Come on snow in Southampton. . . . . . . My patience is wearing thin!!!!! Madly snow dancing :-)

[liam300]

Never thought I wouldn't be happy to be under a Thames Streamer but it is just preventing the Channel Low from making landfall here. Sounds like Pompey are just getting clipped by the northern edge of it? Maybe it will pivot enough for me to have some flakes worthy of working at home cos I'm feeling ever so slightly guilty....

Not really unfortunately.

[GazzzaV6]

More notable here in Christchurch now. Still small flakes but larger than before and certainly heavier.

[cerneman]

Only problem with being Weather forum member and radar watcher is realise how close we came to memorable event for our region,,,,,,Bit like being one digit away on all your lottery numbers,,,,,,So close but butters no parsnips

[That ECM]

Very rare but I feel like one of the haves in stead of the have nots. Let me explain. For work, I have had to drive from Bournemouth to salisbury in my snow covered car. I can see other drivers looking with open eyes( always good to have them open when driving) and envey, thinking wow where has he come from.

This is usually the other way round and it is I looking at others. So chest puffed out, car covered, I feel great. A bit like the chap who is surfing on the blowup crocodile in that advert!

Wow I am easily pleased!!!! Looking forward to driving back later to my snow covered home!!

[jessandjon]

Come on snow in Southampton. . . . . . . My patience is wearing thin!!!!! Madly snow dancing :-)

Snow dancing doesn't work :-( my legs are aching from all the jigging!!!

[snowmadchrisuk]

Ha Ha , Latest Model runs show Snow for us next Monday .... Ermmm I don't think I will hold my breath

[That ECM]

Note to self. When writing smug post on iPad and sat in car. Turn off bloody lights, got a flat battery. What a knob!

[Man With Beard]

One model continuing to go for substantial heavy snow in the east of the region is the NMM. These are their snow accumulation charts. Compare now:

With tomorrow 10am

[Dean E]

Never thought I wouldn't be happy to be under a Thames Streamer but it is just preventing the Channel Low from making landfall here. Sounds like Pompey are just getting clipped by the northern edge of it? Maybe it will pivot enough for me to have some flakes worthy of working at home cos I'm feeling ever so slightly guilty....

The thames streamer (convection) will not prevent the front moving North, instead it will aide in development on the Northern Flank, just whats happening now.

Where have you seen this?

http://www.raintoday.co.uk/

SM

[Mapantz]

Warnings have been updated.

[gottolovethisweather]

Snowing better in Newbury now, a fair few flakes blowing in the wind. AT up and down and now sits at 0.3c.