Midlands regional discussion - Winter 23/24

[MattStoke]

I’ve managed to find one model that has actually increased the snow risk here at the last minute. Always trust the Swiss

[Summer of 95]

It's raining.... Not very heavy but not even a hint of sleet to be seen. Seems a bit warmer than at 11pm too 

[MattStoke]

Sleeting.

Arome shows that I couldn’t be closer to a winter wonderland whilst missing out. A real kick in the teeth.

Edited February 8 by MattStoke

[Ms Rock & Blues]

I haven't looked out yet but I can hear ruddy rain!  So annoying, definitely needed a snow event to cheer me up.

[Summer of 95]

Coming down heavy now, thought it was sleet mixed in but it's actually half-melted small hail/ice pellets. Obviously not cold enough for snow even higher up then...

[MattStoke]

The fact heavy precipitation is only producing sleet doesn’t bode well for the rest of the day. Time to write this one off for here. Might see falling wet snow at times but that’s it. Just wish I hadn’t told people. Completely fooled by the computer models.

[Sleet30031972]

Upgrade!! The dream lives on!!

[Gord]

Pouring down with heavy, icy rain here.

It’s just that kind of winter here in the Black Country. 

[Ms Rock & Blues]

 Sleet30031972

Good luck! ❄❄❄

[MattStoke]

Vile weather. Very wet outside. Going to be soaked through travelling to work and then have people who’ve driven in, in their heated cars telling me that ‘at least it’s not snowing’. A holes.

Edited February 8 by MattStoke

[Ms Rock & Blues]

 MattStoke

Hideous when people say that and also :

Haven't we been lucky, others have got snow or thank goodness the snow missed us etc  

 

[Polar Low]

Light snow falling, just started. 

[MattStoke]

Sleet has now turned to rain. 

[nobble]

Last 10 mins changed from 80/20

rain/sleet

to 50/50

rain sleet 

 

fightback on guys

[Polar Low]

Surprised to see it start as dry snow at this intensity, was expecting a horrid mix until the heavier PPN arrived around 7.30-8.00am.

[syed2878]

I was hoping against hope that we would see some snow today, but it’s not meant to be here now it’s raining. What a crappy winter this has been with all the positive background signals this winter, so far has been a total bust I know we have a few more weeks, but I have now called it full-time on this winter. I was hoping against hope that we would see some snow today, but it’s not meant

[makelikeaturkey]

 Polar Low Yet just down the A46, it's raining. Enjoy - it looks like Newark might be the sweet spot.

[Ms Rock & Blues]

Setting off for work in a minute. Not looking forward to a NO snow day....

[Polar Low]

 makelikeaturkey I think Mansfield/Nottingham will probably do best locally. Here in Newark I think we'll keep the snowfall till mid afternoon but I'm doubtful of accumulations here. Lacking just 100ft or so of elevation is going to hurt us. Going to be nice to see heavy fall though, even if it does just make puddles!!!!

As for yourself, evaporative cooling might play a part as heavier stuff moves in within the hour. Let us know and good luck.

[MattStoke]

Alternating between very wet snow and sleet. Can’t even get some nice snow to just watch falling. Just horrible wet, icy rubbish. May as well be pouring with rain.

[AltonMatthew]

Well we have... wait for it... rain. 

 

No surprise really. What a let down of an event. 

Roll on summer now I say!! 

[MattStoke]

Has just turned wintry enough to put down some slushy deposits on cars. Can I count this is a day of snowfall? Not sure

[Lisa Martin]

 Polar Low currently raining just north of Mansfield in church warsop 

[Polar Low]

 Lisa Martin Fancy you to do OK still -temps will drop a degree or two within the next hour. Keep us updated!

Edited February 8 by Polar Low

[GokouD]

Nothing more magical than waking to the sound of cold rain lashing against your windows!