Northwest Weather Discussion

[RabbitEars]

We had chaos earlier this morning with freezing rain. (Isle of Man). Thin layer of snow over the hilltops.  Current temp at 300asl 4C. 

Edited December 3, 2023 by RabbitEars

[iand61]

Very little thaw so far, even off the cars but it’s gloomy and looks like anything that falls later will be rain rather than snow.

thankfully the trip to the Trafford Centre was cancelled so today is being spent inside putting the Christmas tree and other bits up.

A week early for us and the outside lights were put up last week but we’re trying to get everything sorted before the birth of our first grandchild stops any plans in its tracks.

[severe snowstorm]

Light rain for the past couple of hours and snow cover is thawing and turning to vile slush on pavements and roads. I'm pleased there isn't going to be a big freeze over tonight as it would just end up being horrendous in the morning on roads and pavements.

[pip22]

I have to say Cumbria gonna get some floods by the end of next week as wind and rain return due to rapid thaw. I hope it won't be that bad.

 

[damianslaw]

12 minutes ago, pip22 said:

I have to say Cumbria gonna get some floods by the end of next week as wind and rain return due to rapid thaw. I hope it won't be that bad.

 

There is much more snow forecast for high ground coming days, and yes a rapid thaw Thursday could cause problems.

Tonight will be exceptionally icy here, and further sleet and snow probable, tomorrow morning will be a difficult drive for many I think.

A messy few days ahead before a more concerted push of mild wet weather by the weekend.

Reflecting on yesterday's snow. We missed out just on the epic snowfalls of March 13, and therefore I think and I can't believe it is that long ago, the last time we had a foot or more from one snowfall was probably March 06. To see such snow at this early stage in the winter is unusual. Winter 09-10 and 10-11 didn't deliver quite as much. The events of yesterday were akin to 20-21 Dec 09, on that occasion we had about 8 inch total but from two separate falls on each day. 

Also proof don't need deep cold uppers and sub zero temps for deep snow, the heaviest falls always occur on the boundary..

Edited December 3, 2023 by damianslaw

[Rain Lady]

Lots of info and amazing pictures on Cumbriacrack.com

 

[PennineMark]

Anyone any thoughts on this finger of heavier stuff coming in south of Southport. It seems to be heading east towards an area between the M65 and M62. Its showing as fairly heavy and if it stays that way is it possibly going to fall as snow as it comes over higher ground. Out in Manchester right now so planning the journey home, as it gets a little difficult if more snow falls. Thanks. 

[Dark Horse]

Just tiny patches of snow left here and there around here, the vast majority of the 00000000000.1mm covering has gone lol. A pretty poor effort but at least we've had a bit of snow cover. In the end it just wasn't heavy enough to give a bigger accumulation, we was under most of the light stuff. 

[Spah1]

The rain has no problem reaching me.

[iand61]

8 minutes ago, PennineMark said:

Anyone any thoughts on this finger of heavier stuff coming in south of Southport. It seems to be heading east towards an area between the M65 and M62. Its showing as fairly heavy and if it stays that way is it possibly going to fall as snow as it comes over higher ground. Out in Manchester right now so planning the journey home, as it gets a little difficult if more snow falls. Thanks. 

At first I thought it was heading NE but your right it does seem to be east now so we’ll soon find out, unless it dies out of course.

the lighter stuff to the southwest is knocking on the door here now so I suppose it’ll give a good idea but it’s making painfully slow progress and no doubt has already been taken over by the milder uppers.

 

[Kasim Awan]

Flurries all day, 15-20cm of snow and -1C.

Edited December 3, 2023 by Kasim Awan

[Thunder Snow]

A milder feel to the day today with temps reaching a balmy 2c, we have had a couple of rain showers today. All but a few patches from yesterday snow have gone, between showers it's turning very icy. 

 

A epic fail for the metoffice looking at  the pictures from around Cumbria there should of been a read warning issued.

[PennineMark]

26 minutes ago, iand61 said:

At first I thought it was heading NE but your right it does seem to be east now so we’ll soon find out, unless it dies out of course.

the lighter stuff to the southwest is knocking on the door here now so I suppose it’ll give a good idea but it’s making painfully slow progress and no doubt has already been taken over by the milder uppers.

 

It seems to be getting heavier the further inland it creeps. Looks like you might be in the sweet spot if it does snow.

[iand61]

Just cleared the snow off the cars and drive and it’s certainly not slushy although not frozen underneath either.

as for the heavier band of something currently crossing Lancashire; it hasn’t quite got here yet but looking at the radar it’s only about 4 miles away so I should know in the next few minutes but no signs of anything falling yet.

[Joe Snow]

A drab grey snizzly, drizzly day with a gradual thaw after last nights snow excitement - a decent event and cold spell for so early in the season and by South Cheshire standards 3-6cm of wet snow making it the earliest and deepest snowfall to occur locally since Dec 2017 but not quite as cold as last years Dec 2022 early December cold spell that saw multiple ice days and -9c minima (‘only’ -6c this year) but not much snow. Considering most cold spells of any substance and with snowfall tend to occur post Xmas though we’ve done well - Cumbria often misses out on heavy snow but inland parts seem to have hit the jackpot this weekend an event to remember for them. 
 

The heaviest snow later in the night was to Cheshire’s  south and north east over North Staffs & parts of Derbyshire - likes of Stoke saw 8-10cm of wet snow. Here’s some pics of the snow locally fingers crossed it’s not long till we can get some more this Winter!

 

Edited December 3, 2023 by Joe Snow

[Had Worse]

Light rain here in Old Glossop. 

Gritters are out already so must be expecting ice or snow.

Anyway, some festive brass.

[Jackski4]

Little bits and pieces of rain here, feels cold. Hoping for some wet snow tomorrow or tonight !

[Dan B]

0°C here now and it feels like it's trying to do something but hasn't made it's mind up yet

[iand61]

Just started doing something but it’s more sleet than snow.

the main area with the bright echoes seems to have stopped at the town centre and is refusing to head any further east although if it’s rain, it can stop there.

[itsnowjoke]

Snowing in Accrington 

[Dark Horse]

Raining here unfortunately maybe if I look hard enough I can say it's sleet haha. Can't see there being any more snow here for a while tbh. Until the next cold spell arrives.

[Snowmad79]

Aweful! absolutely chucking it down with rain up here

[shadowfax]

23 minutes ago, iand61 said:

Just started doing something but it’s more sleet than snow.

the main area with the bright echoes seems to have stopped at the town centre and is refusing to head any further east although if it’s rain, it can stop there.

Snowing at Spring Mount. Flakes increasing in size all the time 

[Jackski4]

I suggest we all just say screw it and move to Norway. It’s like trying to get blood from a stone trying to get snow up here, I know this and I’ve only been here 14 months.

[itsnowjoke]

Was snowing here but now just icy rain