SE, London & EA - Weather Discussion

[Great Plum]

We had a snizzle shower here in Reigate about 30 mins ago

[lassie23]

Is winter over now

[MAF]

4 minutes ago, lassie23 said:

Is winter over now

in the words of Karen Carpenter ''it's only just begun'''.... 12th December today, so a good 80 days of winter left to go. who knows what it might bring considering lots here never thought it would snow in the SE ever again 

[Captain Shortwave]

The temperature has crept above freezing and we have drizzle now.

[Mark wheeler]

Some very light snow falling here 

[alexisj9]

8 minutes ago, lassie23 said:

Is winter over now

No it's only just started, whether we get anymore cold spells once this one finishes, or anymore snow on the other hand who knows.

[Tim Bland]

Not bad outcome in St Evenage, I’d say around 15cm.  a few light flurries still falling now 

[lassie23]

5 minutes ago, alexisj9 said:

No it's only just started, whether we get anymore cold spells once this one finishes, or anymore snow on the other hand who knows.

The snow seems to have caught many people by surprise in London, with little if any gritting.

[danm]

I do find it funny how some in the other regional threads moan about how the SE gets the attention when there is heavy snow, or calling us southern softies etc. It’s the same comments every time the SE gets snow.

Plus many of us had a pretty heavy fall, it was no dusting for large parts of the region. 

[Gowon]

1 hour ago, Gowon said:

I haven't got a name for him yet. 

I'm calling him Frank (short for Frankenstein) because he looks scary .

[Nick F]

Enjoyed the winter wonderland on the dog walk in the local NE Surrey countryside late morning, Herbie's first experience of snow, as none last winter when he was a puppy still. But boy was it cold. A mist was eerily descending in the first photo. But so Christmassy in a Dickensian way.

 

[alexisj9]

19 minutes ago, danm said:

I do find it funny how some in the other regional threads moan about how the SE gets the attention when there is heavy snow, or calling us southern softies etc. It’s the same comments every time the SE gets snow.

Plus many of us had a pretty heavy fall, it was no dusting for large parts of the region. 

What causes the se problems, but not necessarily further north on places that often get snow is not being prepared. They know what snow does, some have the right tires, most know how to drive the conditions, and they always have stuff with them incase a road gets blocked by a drift and they have to wait it out. Literally none of that is true for the south. They just carry on as normal and get in to trouble.

Edited December 12, 2022 by alexisj9

[dubmuffin]

10 minutes ago, Nick F said:

A mist was eerily descending in the first photo. But so Christmassy in a Dickensian way.

 

It's an unusually monochrome post snow landscape out there today, definitely an ethereal atmosphere 

[TROY]

It feels less cold today with a slight thaw and sound of dripping, is spring around the corner? Love the snow but miss the sunshine.

[danm]

20 minutes ago, alexisj9 said:

What causes the se problems, but not necessarily further north on places that often get snow is not being prepared. They know what snow does, some have the right tires, most know how to drive the conditions, and they always have stuff with them incase a road gets blocked by a drift and they have to wait it out. Literally none of that is true for the south. They just carry on as normal and get in to trouble.

Not convinced many northerners have winter tyres, except those that live in the Highlands or other mountainous areas. 

Manchester airport was shut two days ago due to nothing more than a light dusting. 

[Polaris]

5 minutes ago, TROY said:

It feels less cold today with a slight thaw and sound of dripping, is spring around the corner? Love the snow but miss the sunshine.

It’s one snow event. Probably an age before we get another one. It’s winter, it’s suppose to be cold. Spring is 3.5 months away, Christmas hasn’t happened. 
 

A nice cold and dry week ahead before the milder temps return for the weekend. 
 

[Tn9]

40 minutes ago, Gowon said:

I'm calling him Frank (short for Frankenstein) because he looks scary .

As you went all mythological on us I thought ide be a proper giza and do a pyramid model,not to scale (hands cold )but my mummie said it was ok

[Gowon]

5 minutes ago, TN9 said:

As you went all mythological on us I thought ide be a proper giza and do a pyramid model,not to scale (hands cold )but my mummie said it was ok

[Tn9]

5 minutes ago, Gowon said:

Got shadows  now ...

[Snowangel-MK]

Not a snow angel today but paid a visit to the knife angel (who did have a snowy dusting) on my way home - wasn’t prepared for quite how emotional it would be especially talking to a victim’s father  

“The sculpture, made from over 100,000 seized blades, was specifically created to highlight the negative effects of violent behaviour whilst solidifying our critical need for social change. Not only does the Angel act as a catalyst for turning the tide on violent and aggressive behaviour, but it is also acts as a beautiful memorial designed to celebrate those lives who have been lost through these violent and thoughtless actions.” 
 

Anyway weather wise, no thaw here my road is quite crispy already - definitely an “ice ice baby” warning for tonight/tomorrow morning take care 

[Tn9]

5 minutes ago, Snowangel-MK said:

Not a snow angel today but paid a visit to the knife angel (who did have a snowy dusting) on my way home - wasn’t prepared for quite how emotional it would be especially talking to a victim’s father  

“The sculpture, made from over 100,000 seized blades, was specifically created to highlight the negative effects of violent behaviour whilst solidifying our critical need for social change. Not only does the Angel act as a catalyst for turning the tide on violent and aggressive behaviour, but it is also acts as a beautiful memorial designed to celebrate those lives who have been lost through these violent and thoughtless actions.” 
 

Anyway weather wise, no thaw here my road is quite crispy already - definitely an “ice ice baby” warning for tonight/tomorrow morning take care 

We did have a clear spell sun came out but not for long by the looks 

[steveinsussex]

All gonna turn to ice tonight 

[RhHh]

Had just over 1 inch here last night, lovely to see. Happy with that!

[Darkcloud]

Both Met and Beeb have a single snowflake over my location 5pm and 5pm.....am I greedy hoping for a little more?

[alexisj9]

Went to local shop, still some patches if ice about from Saturdays ice accumulation, but thankfully most of its gone and got to the shop and back with no slipping and sliding. Can't believe the rain didn't melt it all though.