North West Regional Discussion 19/11/2013 --->

[Jan]

..................got half a shed roof in my front garden, hope it's not mine!!

[martinj2]

Some massive gusts in Liverpool this morning....one of them blew my glasses off!! Last I saw of them was them speeding along the pavement-god knows where they ended up. Spent all morning in Vision Express while they make a new pair!!

[Chris.R]

Well i'm just back from the beach. Am absolutely soaking wet as walked there and back. I couldn't actually get to the coastguard as it was closed off; it must have flooded before I got there. Just south of the coastguard I made it on to the grasslands just inland of the beach. The waves were huge, probably around 20 feet, and solid spray was blowing several hundred yards inland. The wind was gusting at least 60-70 Mph and it was difficult to walk. The tide had already breached the seawall, and had submerged the promenade. Very exciting. 

Clear skies have arrived now from the north, not sure whether the cold front has passed or if it will come after this clear slot. 

[Miamay]

Sunshine and blue skies now. Still big winds too. Just as i think it is going to stop it starts up again. Is this sunshine the break inbetween the artic cold front heading for us ?? Jan fro whT ive read between 12:00 - 1500 was the strongest winds !!

[WorsleySnow]

Working from home today, sounds like the conservatory roof may go for a Burton soon. M60 still closed clockwise at Barton Bridge due to overturned wagon!

[Chris.R]

Here's a pic of the view at 11:50. 

 

 

[Chess01]

Strongest wind I have ever seen

[Chris.R]

I hear that Newbrighton carpark has flooded as well. Watch out SP. 

[pip22]

Its very cold outside now. I really hope it will snow tonight.

 

If you fancy watching falling snow, snowing in Edinburgh right now:

 

http://www.camvista.com/scotland/edinburgh/histedin_streaming.php3

 

or this one: http://www.camvista.com/scotland/edinburgh/royalmile1.php

Edited December 5, 2013 by pip22

[julie253]

I've been to Harrison Drive in Wallasey by the Derby Pool and ended up moving my car.  The waves are huge!!!

[Jan]

Sunshine and blue skies now. Still big winds too. Just as i think it is going to stop it starts up again. Is this sunshine the break inbetween the artic cold front heading for us ?? Jan fro whT ive read between 12:00 - 1500 was the strongest winds !!

Not sure if the winds have died down a bit? Just been out and tied washing line to my gates and round next doors fence posts, to try and hold them while I nip out to B&Q

[alr1970]

Temp dropping in Trafford Park now: 5 down from 8 half an hour ago. Had some graupel in a light shower just now.

[Chris.R]

Numerous reports of snow in the Scottish thread heading south. 

[pip22]

Showers are coming in from the Irish Sea here now. Lets see what it would bring. I'm pretty sure they look like snow in them. But nope it has to miss me.

Edited December 5, 2013 by pip22

[Miamay]

Wind has suddenly dropped !!

[Chris.R]

Could swear i've just had a sleet shower here. 

[Jan]

Could swear i've just had a sleet shower here. 

I thought that too

[Backtrack]

Sorry about the slight breeze guys, them Aldi beans were a bit strong

[Jan]

Heavy hail stones here

[Chris.R]

Heavy rain and graupel shower here. Good intensity on these showers. Heavy 

[Chris.R]

Temp has dropped from 8.6 to 7.1 °C after that shower. 

[Backtrack]

Isn't cold enough both on the surface or higher up in the atmosphere for sleet/snow yet.

Don't let your eyes deceive you. Hail is a good sign that things are becoming unstable and changing though, meaning becoming colder. Patience.

[Miamay]

All quiet here now

[cheshire snow]

A Few Hail showers rattling through at the moment temp now at 5c after stating at 10c at 8am

 

C.S

[Chris.R]

Very heavy hail shower just gone through now