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Snow watch!

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OhYouBadBadKitten · 22/10/2018 09:19

I know it will seem quite crackers to start this when the weekend has been so lovely, but we are starting to get some model consistency on GFS for the potential for snow Friday night into Saturday as a northerly plunge looks set to take place.

Primary risk areas are obviously for hillier parts of Scotland and also Wales, but higher ground in the south and south east including over dartmoor and down the east coast may also see some sleet or wet snow.

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GloriaSmud · 17/01/2019 18:16

I think they are, OYBBK.

Perihelion · 17/01/2019 23:58

No snow in Edinburgh today, but properly cold.
Tuesday was always a good day for snow last winter Grin

Frouby · 18/01/2019 06:37

Fuck sake, I hate snow 🙄. Sigh.

BobbinThreadbare123 · 18/01/2019 06:48

No snow here in the Lakes. It is very cold but it's crisp and dry. We might get a bit up on the tops.

GloriaSmud · 18/01/2019 07:35

A chilly -2.4C here (Leicester) at the moment and according to the metoffice, we're down for something sleety from 5-10pm this evening.

Interesting wording from the metoffice in their updated Outlook when it comes to Tuesday.

UK Outlook for Tuesday 22 Jan 2019 to Thursday 31 Jan 2019:
Outbreaks of rain, sleet and snow for many areas on Tuesday with a chance of snow to low levels but the details of this are currently uncertain. Strong winds are also possible in the southwest. Showery conditions will follow although some brighter weather is also possible later in the week. Thereafter, remaining cold and possibly turning very cold, accentuated by brisk winds which will last through until the end of January. Frontal zones may arrive from the northwest at times bringing spells of rain, sleet and snow. However, some drier and brighter interludes are still likely and these will bring overnight frosts, which will be widespread and locally severe, especially in any longer clear spells.

UK Outlook for Friday 1 Feb 2019 to Friday 15 Feb 2019:
Cold and sometimes very cold weather will continue as we head through the first half of February. It is likely to remain changeable too, especially at first, bringing strong winds and spells of rain which will turn to snow at times. Snow especially over higher ground but there is a greater risk to lower levels too with the cold air in place. Some drier and brighter periods are possible as well, perhaps becoming focused across the northwest with time. Occasional milder and wetter interludes may intersperse the generally cold conditions, these most likely in the south but also posing a more significant risk of snow.

I think if there is anything in the way of snow for Tuesday, whether it be actual forecasts for places or weather warnings, they'll come out today and tomorrow.

hoochymama1 · 18/01/2019 07:42

Tuesday it is is then Grin

thenewaveragebear1983 · 18/01/2019 07:46

We've got snow forecast now for this evening, from 5pm. Only 50% chance though. (Worcestershire)

Snow watch!
GloriaSmud · 18/01/2019 07:48

Wait for the metoffice to give it a 'yes'
Grin

Delatron · 18/01/2019 08:03

Our snow (Bucks) has disappeared from the forecasts for Tuesday now and switched to rain and 5 degrees. I guess it’s just a wait and see case.

GloriaSmud · 18/01/2019 08:41

Today's thoughts from Netweather and TheWeatherOutlook.

Pandasarecute · 18/01/2019 09:11

Nothing in the NW, we very seldom get any snow

Titsywoo · 18/01/2019 10:27

Well I can guarantee you there won't be snow in Surrey now. Our sledge broke last year so I ordered a new one from Amazon and it's being delivered today. Sorry.

GloriaSmud · 18/01/2019 10:55

That's done it, Titsywoo!
The GFS is struggling a bit with Tuesday and I think it's still one to watch for the moment (and see what the metoffice think.) It might be a bit marginal for snow in some places. There is though potential for later in the week.....

Updated weather warnings for snow for some areas this morning and afternoon.

loolooskip · 18/01/2019 10:59

Over 2 feet predicted here for Sunday! Grin

gttia · 18/01/2019 11:38

Where are you loolooskip?

loolooskip · 18/01/2019 11:40

East Coast of US. There taking of 3 feet in some discussions! Shock

hellsbells99 · 18/01/2019 11:43

it is snowing now in west Cheshire!

loolooskip · 18/01/2019 11:48

They're Blush

TokyoSushi · 18/01/2019 12:01

Waves at @hellsbells99 - hopefully you're not far from me and mine will arrive shortly!

TokyoSushi · 18/01/2019 12:13

Thanks for sending it over @hellsbells99

Only a little bit but it's a start!

sluj · 18/01/2019 12:56

Thank you hellsbells for including your location in your post. It makes the post much more interesting and useful to others.
Enjoy your snow Smile

hoochymama1 · 18/01/2019 13:13

Met office warning now, sorry can't do link.

Antiquevintageandrusty · 18/01/2019 14:56

Snow started in North Yorkshire in the last hour.

Snow watch!
cloudtree · 18/01/2019 15:29

All of our snow which was still here from yesterday seems to have suddenly melted in the past hour. So temperatures must have risen a bit here in the midlands.

thenewaveragebear1983 · 18/01/2019 15:34

It's now a 70-80% chance of snow at 5pm (up from 40%) in Worcestershire