Northwest Weather Discussion

[A Face like Thunder]

Yup, a cloudy start here but signs of it brightening up a bit, as forecast.

[cheshireoak]

Dull and calm in the marginals, though just brightening up a little now, Thermometer says 9.1 but it feels creepy-cold outside. Just been across the fields to pick up some firewood before  before a bit of midweek rain makes every thing too wet again. 

[severe snowstorm]

Cloudy and dry again today, although the smallest breaks in the cloud now visible. Light winds, temp reached 8.9C. Another similar day coming up tomorrow by the looks of it although probably a better chance of seeing some sunshine.

[Rush2019]

Grey and cloudy but stayed dry.  Had a leisurely amble along the Macc canal to Sutton Old Hall, parts of it are over 480 years old, once a manor house, one time been a convent, it's now a pub.  Bit of a chill, but not really noticeable once you got walking. Max of 8.6°C, despite the cloud, a pleasant walk.

[Day 10]

Just sorting out a load of folders on my computer and found this belter!

It just says New Brighton 2010, probably from the fall of the 18th December.

[raul_sbd]

Doesnt look finally for a clearance today surely will do tomorrow when starting the new work week  oh well..

[Rob 79812010]

12 minutes ago, Day 10 said:

Just sorting out a load of folders on my computer and found this belter!

It just says New Brighton 2010, probably from the fall of the 18th December.

Excellent! By the time it got to Manchester it left around 2 inches. One of the best for Liverpool I imagine. From memory, don't think it got to the Pennines. What a month though. Incredibly cold for December. Interestingly there were a couple of milder periods as well. Just shows how cold the cold was. 6 degrees below for the month. 

[Weather-history]

Clouds are breaking up 

[Scuba steve]

Not a bad day and a fine sunset 

[damianslaw]

A fine day, albeit again very cloudy, but high level cloud and it felt quite bright, despite any brightness, indeed a tinge of early spring, with little or no wind, and mild temperatures. All very pleasant and comfortable for mid February.

Similiar conditions expected days ahead, perhaps some more sunshine, chilly night but probably not cold enough for any air frost. Its all very uninteresting and calm.

Turning into a dry February, a contrast to last year's rain and storm fest.

This is certainly turning into a very 'calm' winter. 

[cheshireoak]

I was talking to a couple of neighbours the other day about lost local knowledge and the topic of bad snow drifting spots turned up. I can still remember most of the local bad spots(!), but has anyone get any details for most recent drifting events at lower altitudes? Got a feeling late 80's? can't remember much more recent. 1979(?) might even be the last time the lanes really got filled in. (sadly)

[moffat]

A bit off topic Venus Jupiter and Mars all in alignment tonight lovely sight,

[Dark Horse]

1 hour ago, Day 10 said:

Just sorting out a load of folders on my computer and found this belter!

It just says New Brighton 2010, probably from the fall of the 18th December.

Great picture especially for the coast. Had 12cm where I was at the foothills of the Pennines about 165m. Lasted on the ground until Boxing day, after that there was no snow at all in Jan or Feb. Had 15cm from the initial easterly on the last couple of days of November and then that slightly less heavier fall in the December, but zilch later in the Winter. Strange mid and end to winter but of course fantastic start. I still think we can get some good snow in March, it's not a late month for it. This below was on 6th March 2016 just a few miles from Manchester city centre in Droylsden at another one of my old places where I lived. I put some pics on here in the NW regional of the snow during the 2018 BFTE as well but that thread has disappeared along with my pictures and I left my phone on the bus with them on it a few years ago, no one handed it in, anyone know where to fetch that old regional thread?

 

[A Face like Thunder]

I was rather thinking that we would be seeing some blue skies this morning, but not so far. Still dry and mild though. 

[Had Worse]

Had some drizzle earlier which just about dampened the ground.

Other than that,  another nondescript day weather wise.

[WillinGlossop]

Chilly cloudy mist/hill fog…. Saw some orange lights then red and blue lights on snake last night 1030-1115pm… haven’t seen anything online about it…

could be 14-15c tomorrow if sun makes an appearance might feel warm  

off for walk to shops then some gardening…

Making cheese soufflé for meat free Monday  

Edited February 13, 2023 by WillinGlossop

[Rob 79812010]

15 hours ago, cheshireoak said:

I was talking to a couple of neighbours the other day about lost local knowledge and the topic of bad snow drifting spots turned up. I can still remember most of the local bad spots(!), but has anyone get any details for most recent drifting events at lower altitudes? Got a feeling late 80's? can't remember much more recent. 1979(?) might even be the last time the lanes really got filled in. (sadly)

What about 2010?? Where I am any drifting wouldn't amount to much really. 2010 was deep snow but not sure about drifts. I know there were massive drifts in 2013 but may have been the higher routes. That doesn't really help does it!

[Weather-history]

16 hours ago, Day 10 said:

Just sorting out a load of folders on my computer and found this belter!

It just says New Brighton 2010, probably from the fall of the 18th December.

It was notable around here, how light that snow felt when I was clearing the driveway. It was light and fluffy in the snow shovel but the early January 2010 snow when I was shovelling that felt really heavy. That was a "wet" or high water content snowfall whilst the December 2010 event was "dry".  

[Maz]

After 3days of anti cyclonic gloom ( and a dark winter), suddenly have this for lunchtime out on the decking today.  
 

Bl**dy Marvellous

[alr1970]

Lovely bit of warmth in the sun today, if you can avoid the chilly breeze!

[A Face like Thunder]

A morning of gloom has turned into a wonderfully sunny and mild afternoon. I suspect we may pay for it tonight but I'll live with it! 

[Rush2019]

Stunning wall to wall sunshine.  Could feel the warmth of the winter sun through my clothes - apricity - a lovely word no longer used.  Temp reached 11.5°C sometime after 2pm, looks like that is todays max.  Not happy about being in work on days like these, much rather be up a summit, tormenting a trig point somewhere.

[cheshireoak]

8 hours ago, Rob 79812010 said:

What about 2010?? Where I am any drifting wouldn't amount to much really. 2010 was deep snow but not sure about drifts. I know there were massive drifts in 2013 but may have been the higher routes. That doesn't really help does it!

Yeah both provided some snow here and significant drifting in the hills above say 200m. Honestly can't remember last time we had lowland drifting of any note.

[Scuba steve]

Grey start turned into a beautiful afternoon though now a distinct chill in the air 

[Maz]

I’ve a half term holiday with the family in Suffolk next week.  Can’t complain if this chart is on the mark:

Regarding the SSW and late Feb/ March.  Happy with BFTE, Northern Express, or continuing high pressure (hopefully without the anti cyclonic gloom).  Absolutely don’t want weeks of grey, cold rain from a spring Greenland high, southern jet and not enough cold air for snow.

Bet we get the later, but maybe it will just sustain our friendly high?

Edited February 13, 2023 by Maz