Far North Of England - Weather Chat

[NorthEastSnow]

I can't see much more in the way of shower activity where I am this evening. Only a very slight dusting on car roof. There will be ice though!

Let's hope next week comes off and we do get snow. (Imby)

[Dom W]

Yeah but come on, this is a rarity.

 

Only had one very heavy snow shower about 16:15 and it was a cracker. Very dark, heavy snow blowing for about 20 mins.

 

I saw the anvil of that snow shower on my travels home, it went on like a long pointy finger

[JP1972]

We're not there yet! Not by a long stretch!... but at least we now have some hope.

 

When you have ECM and UKMO signing off the same hymn sheet ....

I saw the anvil of that snow shower on my travels home, it went on like a long pointy finger

 

Oh it were a good un alright.

 

Lay a little on grass verges but all gone now.

[Geordiesnow]

Who says westerlies can't deliver snow to east coastal parts - this evening is proof they can.. indicative of a very deeply unstable airflow and very cold uppers, its the equivalent of the long draw unstable easterly delivering snow to us in the west, and we haven't even got trough features.

 

The set up is classic proper cold zonality.

 

In general the showers tend to fade as they reach the East Coast which is frustrating as it when it approches it looks good but then once it hits and leaves you, its much more faded and all is left is some cloud. 

 

The uppers are not all that cold in all honesty but flow is quite unstable but there could be some evidence of snow falling here by the morning but by the same token, they might not. 

 

Radar could be a little unpredictable as the showers will randomly develop and then head NE'wards but I don't expect vast amount of shower activity but you never know.

[smogonthetyne]

Yeah, we had three or four thunder claps around half five. The lightning was incredibly bright

[NorthEastSnow]

It seems once again we miss out. The snow is just south of our region looking at the radar.

Bring on next week.

Edited January 14, 2015 by NorthEastSnow

[Summer Sun]

Things froze over last night which has allowed a little bit of snow to stick but other than that we've avoided the worst

 

Now its a clear and cold start

[gordonm]

its still white here, cold night froze the thin layer of snow. very slight thaw happening

[Snowmaggedon]

Don't want to jinx anything but things are looking for us snow starved North Easterners by the looks it it. At long last our time has come!

[Summer Sun]

Snow charts looking good for this region next week

 

 

In the short term a thaw will take place tonight for those that have snow, with a band of rain slowly moving in from the west as we speak, It may be proceeded by some snow for a time on high ground but it will soon turn to rain as temperatures begin to rise

[Summer Sun]

GFS 12z is even better for the region next week

 

 

Big upgrade on the 06z

[Snowmaggedon]

It's too good to be true, once it gets into the reliable timeframe then it's time to start celebrating

[Summer Sun]

It's too good to be true, once it gets into the reliable timeframe then it's time to start celebrating

 

At least this time the met office are forecasting a colder week next week with some snow always nice to have them on board

 

UKMO aint too shabby either

 

[gordonm]

GFS 12z is even better for the region next week

 

 

Big upgrade on the 06z

On all 5 of them charts there is a teeny tiny stretch of Northumberland Coast that isn't being hit!! Just happens to be right wher I am!!

Knowing the inaccuracy of these snow charts why leave that section out? Or am I really gonna miss it all?

[4wd]

I suppose it's just indicating the coastal strip will barely be cold enough to retain lying snow, and will get probably get somewhat less to start with.
It's only a computer generated guide.

[NickR]

The latest GFS is actually looking pretty awful for this region compared to most of the rest of England. Slider lows do NOT favour us. 

[Cloud 10]

Slider lows be damned,its snowing here now.

[gordonm]

Looks like Durham is about to be dumped on!

[Summer Sun]

Strengthening wind and some light rain in Darlington

 

Sleet and snow on higher ground initially before turning to rain

[Cloud 10]

To be fair,it should turn to rain fairly soon which is a shame!

 

[gordonm]

Why will it urn to rain? (Newby trying to learn) temp 3 dew point-1 I thought that gave a good chance for snow?

[4wd]

Just started snowing here and wind is already annoying - gusts to 40mph

[NickR]

It won't be snow at low levels - mizzly sleet best sums it up I think atm.

[Summer Sun]

Why will it urn to rain? (Newby trying to learn) temp 3 dew point-1 I thought that gave a good chance for snow?

 

Temperatures are rising with this band of rain whats moving in we are getting snow / sleet on high ground initially as the air is cold but it will turn to rain once the air becomes less cold

Edited January 14, 2015 by Summer Sun

[Cloud 10]

Why will it urn to rain? (Newby trying to learn) temp 3 dew point-1 I thought that gave a good chance for snow?

 

Evening Gordon,the dewpoints are pretty good at the moment but are set to rise above freezing in the next couple of hours as the front moves in with its slightly milder air.

 

now..  10pm..

 

 

The weekend and next week are a different story though.