Northwest Weather Discussion

[Day 10]

27 minutes ago, Joe Snow said:

Loving the pics of snow on higher ground such as the Peak District so thought I would add in my own slightly less substantial contribution!

Settling March snow is hard to get in lowland S Cheshire so it was good to see the 2-3cm wet covering we had this morning but the event could have and would have been so much better in different circumstances & if it had occurred in Mid Dec - Early Feb (peak Winter for low elevations) tomorrow night looks a wintry mess heavy sleet/ wet snow to rain at best here despite higher ground seeing a transitory top up of snow before maybe some more transitory wintry interest for all into next week  
 

 

Next Tues looking a bit Cheshire Gappy  

 

The latest GFS is already looking better as that low on Monday approaches, the north westerly behind is going to pack a real punch!

[rogers1971]

Snow up at Holmfirth

[Day 10]

GFS has upgraded for Sat.

[Day 10]

Tuesday looking pretty interesting too as @Joe Snow alluded to earlier.

[Mark.C]

A good 5cm snowfall overnight, blanketed everything trees looked great, postcard picture! Clear as a bell now

[Day 10]

Tuesday

[Joe Snow]

5 minutes ago, Day 10 said:

Tuesday looking pretty interesting too as @Joe Snow alluded to earlier.

The Cheshire Gap in a NW/ WNW/ NNW on the right side of marginal can be a real snow maker ironically much better than anything from the E. 

[Day 10]

2 minutes ago, Joe Snow said:

The Cheshire Gap in a NW/ WNW/ NNW on the right side of marginal can be a real snow maker ironically much better than anything from the E. 

So much going on mate, I think everyone will see snow at some point in the next 5 days either first time or again.

Edited March 10, 2023 by Day 10

[Dark Horse]

2 minutes ago, Day 10 said:

So much going on mate, I think everyone will see snow at some point in the next 5 days either first time or again.

Looking promising. 3 more possible snow events. 

[Day 10]

1 minute ago, Dark Horse said:

Looking promising. 3 more possible snow events. 

None of it in FI either.

[RabbitEars]

Well as I posted overnight... lots of snow for parts of the island...

It's now 4.20pm and not that much has melted in the actually quite warm sun! 

From the morning to now images

[A Face like Thunder]

1 hour ago, Kasim Awan said:

I know all the answers you want. I can't give away my knowledge though and give you the power

Taking over from Mystic Meg by any chance? An Accrington lass by the way. RIP.

[RobR]

2 hours ago, CreweCold said:

Amazing how quickly the front tore through once conditions became favourable for snow here

Yeah, went through at least an hour earlier than it said it would. Such a shame.

[Joe Snow]

4 minutes ago, RobR said:

Yeah, went through at least an hour earlier than it said it would. Such a shame.

I don’t think it’ll be our last snow of the season in Cheshire  if current charts are to go by it’s just a shame it’s late enough  in the season to not see lying snow for any length of time as the early Spring sun strengthens & days get longer. 

[Alexis]

1 hour ago, Day 10 said:

GFS has upgraded for Sat.

I'd laugh if this ended up being the main snow event for us

[Rob 79812010]

Any cold westerly / NW snow showers will do. Always best for Manc. Great to see Liverpool did so well. Just needs to be cold enough and can actually be a great place for snow

[Mucka]

WE got nothing here in S  Manchester much as expected TBH.

But my Sister in sheffield got snowed in, a couple of pics she sent this morning.

[northwestsnow]

2 minutes ago, Mucka said:

WE got nothing here in S  Manchester much as expected TBH.

But my Sister in sheffield got snowed in, a couple of pics she sent this morning.

Got a level 10cm here pal ,still drifts about locally..

 

Edited March 10, 2023 by northwestsnow

[Dark Horse]

Bar probably 2000-2001 I have to say I don't remember lots of examples between 1997-2008 for there to be multiple snow events during a single winter/spring and certainly nothing came close to what we had in 2010, 2013, 2018 etc. After 2008 it seems to be more the norm now along with persistent very dry periods mixed with brief monsoonal rains. Climate change? weaker Atlantic? who knows. I always say before 1997 we was in a colder period winter and spring wise. However going forward to now a weaker Atlantic could mean summers like 2018 become more regular. Dry and hot. In a nutshell cold dry winters but with more snow and hot dry summers.

[A Face like Thunder]

Turned into a lovely day and warm in the sun. However I think we'll pay for it with a cold night ahead. Thankfully, the lying snow  disappeared quite quickly, so I don't think ice is going to be a problem in this part of the region. 

[Dark Horse]

8 minutes ago, Rob 79812010 said:

Any cold westerly / NW snow showers will do. Always best for Manc. Great to see Liverpool did so well. Just needs to be cold enough and can actually be a great place for snow

A NW'ly is especially good for south Manchester..... not normally all that great for here as I'm too far N and E in the city.... interesting how different wind directions can alter snow outcomes over relatively short distances in this city. For here in Tameside a proper easterly is best or NE'ly. What we had last night wasn't. It wasn't sourced from eastern Europe/Russia, it was a frontal event with cold air wrapped around it from the north. Give me a BFTE any day.

[Rob 79812010]

Its interesting isn't it. Yes Ive noticed times where manchester can fair well from the Irish Sea but not all Manc though.  You're so right about last night's weather pattern. All my life weather systems mirroring last night have never delivered for Manchester areas. Occasionally we may get a centimetre or 2 from them.  I stuck my neck out when my friends were all saying we would have a lot of snow and said it wouldn't happen. Glad I was right! like you say its got to be a true easterly or North easterly or the very rare depression moving north south like 63 and 2010. Other than that we're screwed for mega snowfalls!!! Lived in West Yorkshire in 90's. Now they really cop it from last nights type of pattern. Think these forums have helped me understand why though a lot to learn still 

[northwestsnow]

14 minutes ago, Dark Horse said:

A NW'ly is especially good for south Manchester..... not normally all that great for here as I'm too far N and E in the city.... interesting how different wind directions can alter snow outcomes over relatively short distances in this city. For here in Tameside a proper easterly is best or NE'ly. What we had last night wasn't. It wasn't sourced from eastern Europe/Russia, it was a frontal event with cold air wrapped around it from the north. Give me a BFTE any day.

Seconded,every word

Did well last night though , higher parts locally probably hit 15 to 20cm ..

 

[Maz]

1 hour ago, Dark Horse said:

Looking promising. 3 more possible snow events. 

I feel I should be in full on monitoring mode….however not over the dissapointment of “Hole gate” yet (yes I know it’s only the weather and I’m only joking - I think!).  Just can’t get enthusiastic.  

[Astral Goat Juice]

Right fine people! Taking 3 kids sledging tomorrow, as its baron here lol! Where is the best place to take them in the North West? We are about 30 mins from Pennine areas.