Far North of England Regional Discussion 28/10/13 ------ïƒ

[Summer Sun]

Compared to some parts of the UK the NE looks like escaping the worst of the rain over the next 8 days

 

[4wd]

There was about 14mm overnight here.There was some wet snow on the highest moors at first light, but mostly gone now.We missed the winds too with peak gust around 40mph

[Summer Sun]

2nd batch of rain moving into the region now this is falling as sleet over high ground, wind is increasing with it

[Boro Snow]

some heavy rain just moving into the region, when will all this end, i do feel for those in somerset and other flooding areas,

 

My worst winter since i think 2002 when it only snowed for a few hours on a april evening before turning back to rain, PATHETIC  

[Summer Sun]

Chance of snow in Darlo this coming week on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday according to the met

 

 

Even if it doesn't snow it still looks like a colder spell is on the way

 

Regional text forecast

 

Outlook for Tuesday to Thursday:

 

Heavy rain and strong winds for a time Tuesday, followed by sunny intervals and wintry showers. Further wintry showers Wednesday then more wet and windy weather likely overnight into Thursday.

Edited February 9, 2014 by Summer Sun

[4wd]

We've just passed the whole of February rain average yesterday, so a change would be welcome.GFS was keen on an improvement around mid-month but that seems to have gone back towards the 20th or later just now!

[JP1972]

some heavy rain just moving into the region, when will all this end, i do feel for those in somerset and other flooding areas,

 

My worst winter since i think 2002 when it only snowed for a few hours on a april evening before turning back to rain, PATHETIC  

 

 

Winter 13/14 has yielded two (reasonably heavy) snow showers back in December I think it was.

 

Pretty grim if it's snow you're after.

 

I'm even bored of wind and rain now as well.

 

Just some dry weather would be welcome for all of us, including those poor souls in the SW.

[damianslaw]

This week may deliver a few snowy surprises for some. Much as ever will depend on dewpoints and the power of evaporative cooling, but certainly places with a bit of height - say 300m + look like seeing some decent snowfall. Under heavy precipitation spots down to 100m may well at least see some temporary cover.

 

On the 31st we managed a couple of cms cover, thanks to the intensity of the precipitation, and a few light showers early on the 1st. Uppers not particularly special - just -4 degrees.

 

Indeed it looks quite a chilly outlook with mean temperatures a little below the February average, with mins of 0-2 degrees and maxes of 4-6 degrees - average mean of around 3 degrees.

 

This is hardly a mild spell of winter weather as some seem to think it is - all very seasonal and average February fayre for these parts.

[Summer Sun]

A glorious start here in Darlo wall to wall sunshine no wind and a frost to start

[4wd]

I'm expecting falling snow tomorrow for a start, might not amount to much in the valley, but the high routes will be well covered by 9am

[Boro Snow]

Well it looks like wed could be a bit breezy 

 

[Summer Sun]

Snow warning out for tomorrow for parts of the NE

 

Issued at: 1221 on Mon 10 Feb 2014

Valid from: 0300 on Tue 11 Feb 2014

Valid to: 1500 on Tue 11 Feb 2014

 

A band of rain, sleet and snow will spread east across Scotland and northern England on Tuesday morning. Most of the snow will be on high ground above 200-300 m where 5-10 cm may accumulate in places, but there is also a risk of some wet snow to low levels giving transient slushy deposits of up to 2 cm. Clearer weather with wintry showers will follow from the west later in the morning, but not reaching the far northeast until later in the day. The public should take extra care and be aware of the possibility of difficult driving conditions and some minor travel disruption. This is an update to the warning issued yesterday to include northern England.

 

Chief Forecaster's assessment

 

A frontal system will cross the UK from west to east on Tuesday. As it encounters colder air across northern Britain, a spell of snow is likely. This will be mainly focused across high ground, but some wet snow is possible at low levels for a time. There is some uncertainty over the final clearance time of this system from northeast Scotland as well as the extent of associated snowfall.

 

Covers

 

Northumberland, Durham, Gateshead, Darlington, Newcastle upon Tyne, Stockton-on-Tees

 

http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/warnings/#?tab=warnings&regionName=ne&fcTime=1391990400

Another snow warning issued for tomorrow afternoon and into Wednesday

 

Issued at: 1245 on Mon 10 Feb 2014

Valid from: 1200 on Tue 11 Feb 2014

Valid to: 1000 on Wed 12 Feb 2014

 

Showers will turn increasingly to snow on Tuesday, even down to low levels, and will continue through Tuesday night and into Wednesday morning. Accumulations of 2-5 cm are likely on ground above about 150-200 m with perhaps 10 cm or more above 300 m especially in the west of Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England. On low ground, lying snow will tend to melt between showers by day but 1-3 cm may settle on Tuesday evening and night. Icy stretches will also reform in the evening, these lasting well into Wednesday morning. The public should be aware of the risk of some travel disruption and difficult driving conditions.

 

Chief Forecaster's assessment

 

Following the eastwards clearance of the frontal system on Tuesday, a cold and unstable westerly airstream is expected to follow across northern and central parts of the UK which will persist through Tuesday night into early Wednesday. This will bring snow showers with accumulations in places.

 

Covers

 

Durham, Northumberland

 

http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/warnings/#?tab=warnings&regionName=ne&fcTime=1391990400

[Summer Sun]

Along with the snow warnings we also have a warning for strong winds from Wednesday afternoon to early Thursday

 

Issued at: 1305 on Mon 10 Feb 2014

Valid from: 1200 on Wed 12 Feb 2014

Valid to: 0600 on Thu 13 Feb 2014

 

A vigorous area of low pressure is expected to move northeastwards across the UK later on Wednesday, clearing eastwards early on Thursday. This is likely to be accompanied by a swathe of gales across many parts of England and Wales which may be severe in places. The public should be aware of the the risk of disruption to transport and possibly also power supplies.

 

Chief Forecaster's assessment

 

A vigorous area of low pressure is expected to move quickly northeastwards across the UK later on Wednesday, clearing eastwards on Thursday. At present computer models are suggesting a variety of possible tracks for this system across the UK. Therefore there remains uncertainty regarding its exact track and hence the areas more likely to be affected by the worst of the winds. However, it looks as if gusts of 60-70 mph are likely with perhaps over 80 mph in exposed areas and that southwestern areas are most at risk. Please monitor the website for possible updates to this alert.

 

Covers

 

Darlington, Durham, Gateshead, Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Newcastle upon Tyne, North Tyneside, Northumberland, Redcar and Cleveland, South Tyneside, Stockton-on-Tees, Sunderland

 

http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/warnings/#?tab=warnings&regionName=ne&fcTime=1392249600

[Snowmaggedon]

Looks like most of us will go a whole winter without seeing snow. Terrible winter so far!

[Summer Sun]

This week looks the best chance of winter so far for snowfall with cold-ish air in place and lows coming off the Atlantic we can't rule out some "surprise" snowfalls at all levels tomorrow and Thursday imo

Edited February 10, 2014 by Summer Sun

[damianslaw]

Looks like most of us will go a whole winter without seeing snow. Terrible winter so far!

 

Good chance a number of spots who haven't seen a snowflake so far this winter will do at some stage in the coming week.

[Bridgehill Blizzard]

Snowing in Consett and wind picking up

[Dom W]

Had sleet down in Peterlee this morning. Seems to have cleared through. Will see what the afternoon brings.

[4wd]

Snow for an hour starting about 6am, it was white but is melting now lower down.

[Boro Snow]

Our region looks to be in the firing line tomorrow now that the track has moved north 200miles

 

[Snowmaggedon]

Met Office 24 hour forecast looks tasty. If it is to be believed Middlesbrough could see snow tonight at long last. Let's hope it delivers!

[NickR]

Another frustrating day - snow forecast for here... ends up that the Midlands gets heavy snow to low levels. Can't see many of the predicted showers for here developing atm.

[Boro Snow]

Another frustrating day - snow forecast for here... ends up that the Midlands gets heavy snow to low levels. Can't see many of the predicted showers for here developing atm.

agree the latest bbc weather forecast ive just watched has most of the snow this evening and overnight in the midlands

[Summer Sun]

Amber wind warning out for the NE tomorrow

 

Issued at: 1132 on Tue 11 Feb 2014

Valid from: 1000 on Wed 12 Feb 2014

Valid to: 2350 on Wed 12 Feb 2014

 

A vigorous area of low pressure is expected to move northeastwards across northern parts of the UK later on Wednesday, clearing eastwards early on Thursday. This is likely to be accompanied by a swathe of southwesterly gales across many areas which may be severe in places. Winds will veer more westerly later on Wednesday. A first peak in the winds is likely over southwest England around the middle of Wednesday but with the main swathe of even stronger and potentially damaging winds crossing parts of Wales then northern England later in the day. The public should be prepared for the the risk of disruption to transport and possibly also power supplies. In addition, large waves are likely to affect some coasts. This warning should be viewed in the broader context of the Yellow Wind warning. The warning has been updated to include parts of northern England and more of Wales but to reduce the extent across the more inland parts of the southwest (for which a yellow warning will remain in force)

 

Chief Forecaster's assessment

 

There remains some uncertainty regarding the exact track of the vigorous depression and hence the areas more likely to be affected by the worst of the winds. However, current ideas suggest that parts of western England, Wales and northern England will bear the brunt with gusts of 60-70 mph widely, perhaps with gusts of 80-90 mph in exposed parts of north and west Wales and northwest England. Please monitor the website as this warning may be adjusted as new information become available.

 

http://www.metoffice...0&regionName=uk

 

Covers

 

Durham, Northumberland, Gateshead, Newcastle upon Tyne, Darlington, North Tyneside, South Tyneside, Stockton-on-Tees, Sunderland, Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Redcar and Cleveland

[Summer Sun]

Blue sky to the west of Darlo now so some brighter weather before sunset is possible