Wales (Cymru) Regional Discussion 11th March 2013

[PeteB]

Looking forward to some decent snow at last. Wind is pretty strong too so we could see some moderate drifting.

Pete

[Radiating Dendrite]

Looking forward to some decent snow at last. Wind is pretty strong too so we could see some moderate drifting.

Pete

Yep, looking good for the NE of Wales.

My parents are in Flintshire (near the border)...........wishing I was there the next few days!

[Panayiotis]

Yes guys and gals up north keep us updated! Will be fun to see how much you get!

[worldairgroup]

Yes guys and gals up north keep us updated! Will be fun to see how much you get!

yes god luck all your northerners! ENJOY, you deserve it! Keep us posted.

[Ginkrots]

Over half a metre of snow? Oh god if only it was further south. Boo!!

Cold, rain and strong winds are not enjoyable.

[keithlucky]

Live in hope or die of despair !south westward movement we need more lol

Edited March 21, 2013 by keithlucky

[georgiedre]

whats the forecast for nw wales near bangor???

[Carl46Wrexham]

Current conditions :

Weather : Dry, cloudy.

Temp : 3.5c (-0.4c per hour)

DP : -1.8c

RH : 68%

[Panayiotis]

whats the forecast for nw wales near bangor???

Snow, 2-5cm possible.

[Radiating Dendrite]

Current conditions :

Weather : Dry, cloudy.

Temp : 3.5c (-0.4c per hour)

DP : -1.8c

RH : 68%

Hope you got a jcb on stand by! I bet the horseshoe pass would be amazing tomorrow.

[keithlucky]

Anyware in north wales should see plenty of snow tonight especially after midnight Good luck and enjoy by this time tomorrow should have at least 6incs.Always remember as a child i always wanted to know were the horseshoe pass was because it was always closed by snow!

Edited March 21, 2013 by keithlucky

[dyl232]

Bbc news showed rain only for nw wales!

[J10]

Just back home, temps around 3c, heavy rain and 40-50mph winds, not pleasant in the slightest.

A lot of standing water already.

[welshwizard]

heavy snow in northern Ireland right now guys and sounds quite nasty, still looking very good for most of north wales. be great to see some pics to show how deep it gets tonight and tommor up there. and I will put bucket out back to show how deep the rain gets down here ha ha.

[Hywel]

Anyware in north wales should see plenty of snow tonight especially after midnight Good luck and enjoy by this time tomorrow should have at least 6incs.Always remember as a child i always wanted to know were the horseshoe pass was because it was always closed by snow!

Horseshoe Pass or Bwlch yr Oernant is near me. There is a snow around still from the past few days. There are still a couple of big drifts on the Horseshoe Pass from the heavy snow 3 weeks ago!

[Liam Ellis]

Sleety/Flakes of snow here in bitting gusty winds. I'm currently in Deiniolen, N West Wales.

[georgiedre]

nothing but rain in caernarfon

[PeteB]

Still bone dry with a biting wind. It's not strong enough for a full blown blizzard at my elevation (350 feet) but I'd expect some of the higher areas like the Llandegla and Denbigh moors to see gigantic drifts in the next 24 hours. Leading edge of the snow is being reported to be around Wrexham so it may be here within the hour !

Pete

[Bobby]

Charming night out there, wind and rain really getting going now, howling and lashing the rain against window. Could have another 24 hours or more of this, 3-4 inches rain possible around these parts. Significant snow possible in the NE especially over higher ground and down to lower levels in places too.

Crazy amounts of snow showing on the NMM for the high ground of N Wales, more than the Alps have. Slightly over the top I think but could get nasty up there.

Edited March 21, 2013 by Bobby

[Trickster]

Just driven down from Dowlais back into Merthyr. Heavy (almost blizzard) conditions at Dowlais top. Turned to sleet as I got into Penydarren. Current temp 2.3C

[Ian Price]

High uppers seem to hog the N and W coast until Saturday.

http://www.wetterzentrale.de/pics/Rmgfs302.gif (6pm friday)

Also dewpoints around 0C

So borderline for snow at sea level here I think, but time will tell!

Although the precipitation will be lighter on Saturday, both uppers and dewpoints fall, so more risk of snow here on Saturday

[Richard Lewis]

I expect the southern and eastern facing slopes of the Berwyn Mountains...especially places like Moel Sych and Cadair Berwyn (830m) to be pummeled.

There was already fairly deep snow up there today away from the sun.....with deep drifts hanging on from when it snowed in late January

I only have land 700 - 1000 ft asl 12miles to the north....but with a view of the Bryniau Clwyd /Llyn Brenig area and the Berwyn Range

By the way.......it was called 'Bwlch yr oernant' for a reason!

[PeteB]

First flakes of snow spotted, wind has picked up in the last few minutes, leaves blowing around all over the place. This is getting interesting.

Pete

[Bobby]

Radar showing sleet widely across N. Wales into the Midlands with snow now showing over the higher ground of N. Wales.

Edited March 21, 2013 by Bobby

[Richard Lewis]

Charming night out there, wind and rain really getting going now, howling and lashing the rain against window. Could have another 24 hours or more of this, 3-4 inches rain possible around these parts. Significant snow possible in the NE especially over higher ground and down to lower levels in places too.

Crazy amounts of snow showing on the NMM for the high ground of N Wales, more than the Alps have. Slightly over the top I think but could get nasty up there.

Some of those colours in North East Wales (Southern Berwyns) seem off the scale e.g. 40+ ?? Or am i seeing things