[South East and East Anglia Weather Discussion Sept 2019 onwards]

What are the peak times for South East (near Croydon), thought 12-3 but not sure, having some real gusts here.

[Storm Ciara - Atlantic storm 3]

2 hours ago, Nick L said:

Thanks knocker, didn't have time to copy across the latest run. The 06z has moderated things slightly but still has gusts of up to and a little above 70mph well inland. 

Nick, when you say speeds have been moderated slightly, is there any chance/hope that the winds could moderate on the journey of is it pretty much a done deal that we will get at least the speeds quoted ?

Thanks

[South East and East Anglia Weather Discussion Sept 2019 onwards]

Actually getting a bit worried, have to travel 20 miles Sunday afternoon to take granddaughter to a show she is in, they apparently won't be cancelling, I seem to be the only one worrying about it, perhaps a little knowledge is a bad thing.

[SE and East Anglia general weather discussion 07/11/2018]

Very confused here, we are travelling from Croydon to Norwich on Friday morning and then from Norwich to Stanstead Saturday morning for a flight.

Does anybody have any idea whether we could get anything to disrupt travel plans.

Thanks

[SE and East Anglia general weather discussion 07/11/2018]

Know the details aren't nailed on yet but I am travelling from Croydon to Norfolk on Friday and then from Norfolk to Stanstead for a flight on Saturday morning. Getting very worried seeing that we may have disruptive snow.How soon can we be pretty much sure what the weather will be like at that stage?. Looking at the MOD thread I am starting to think we should re-look at arrangements, be prepared that we are not going to get there. Any thoughts? thanks

[SE and East Anglia general weather discussion 07/11/2018]

Miles to early to ask probably but we are flying out from Stanstead on the 2nd after driving up to Norfolk from Croydon  on the 1st, would love to see a bit of winter weather but with reports of snowmaggedon and the country grinding to a halt for weeks, are we talking the sort of conditions that would prevent the airports from operating normally. As I say I know a while out but unsure whether to put the flip flops I have just packed back in the wardrobe.

[Model output discussion 14/04/18]

Can anyone give me a rough idea of what the models are predicting for this coming Saturday, my daughter is getting married in Newmarket and so far haven't seen 2 forecasts that even agree with each other.

[SE and East Anglia general weather discussion 03/03/2018 onwards]

A bit confused here, couple of hours ago winter was over, is it back again already?

[SE and East Anglia general weather discussion 03/03/2018 onwards]

Have to say I am a lurker in here but you guys have kept me very amused through this never ending winter, whether you are talking about the weather or not you are a great bunch and very entertaining    

[SE and East Anglia general weather discussion 03/03/2018 onwards]

Was feeling a bit more hopeful seeing a few comments re a warm up but now a bit downhearted at seeing possible cold/snow for Easter - we have family coming for granddaughters birthday and father in laws 80th Easter Sunday, have already had to cancel family get together a couple of weeks ago, wondering how soon I should leave before doing so again if people are travelling, don't want to leave till last minute. I appreciate some people love this weather but have had more than enough here. 

[SE and East Anglia general weather discussion 03/03/2018 onwards]

Very confused here, weather for our area showing 12 degrees right through till next weekend here, but then come here and now touting further beast and as cold again, what on earth do you believe. Do I cancel long planned family event for next weekend ?

[Model Moans, Ramps and Banter]

Are blizzards still a major issue for later in the week and if so where are they going to affect?

[Kent, Home counties and south London general weather discussion 25/02/2018 onwards]

Beeb  London forecast just said 8/10 degrees by Sat/Sunday, is that likely, seems to go against everything I have read.

[Model Moans, Ramps and Banter]

Sorry, a bit dim here - BBC forecast and Met office forecast seem to say different things -  which forecast shortly take more notice of hearing in mind the BBC's provider?

 

Thanks

[Model Moans, Ramps and Banter]

At what stage should we be letting friends/family know about this upcoming cold spell, we have elderly parents and a very poorly baby in the family who is in special care 30 miles from home and being visited daily, if this comes off surely transport will be hindered, don't want to worry people unnecessarily but .....

[Model output discussion - Post SSW - Will it turn cold?]

Genuine question here (forgive me a total novice) how do the hpa temperatures translate into what we would see on the ground temperature wise

Thanks

[Model Moans, Ramps and Banter]

Must be one if the few people getting panicked by the amounts of snow currently being suggested on the MOD thread - with elderly relatives who would be housebound and a very premature baby in the family who is a 30 mile round trip in hospital away from home this this snowmagedon would be a total nightmare. 

[Model Moans, Ramps and Banter]

Hope ok to post this in this thread. I am one of the few people on NW  who doesn't like snow, mainly due to illness and elderly parents who become housebound when there is snowy /icy weather. Although this period of weather is incredibly interesting I am finding the forecast of significant snow quite worrying - obviously it is very difficult to forecast even when/ if this cold spell will be as cold as thought but at what stage would snowfall he described as significant ?- not to be a party pooper, realise that most here like the cold/snow but it does have it's disadvantages to certain people.

[Model Moans, Ramps and Banter]

Constant colds, miserable skies and freezing drizzle - just looking forward to Spring now.

[SE & East Anglia Regional Weather Discussion 12/1/2017 11z ---->]

TThanks Steve, very informative and helpful, looks as if Wednesday's plans can go ahead.

[SE & East Anglia Regional Weather Discussion 12/1/2017 11z ---->]

Can anybody throw any light on any possible snow on Wednesday -  trip out arranged which will have to be cancelled if there are any travel issues in our corner.

[Model Moans, Ramps and Banter]

Just find the mod thread so confusing - same people ramping lorry loads of snow and people following what they say as gospel, with those same people vanishing as soon as the outlook changes to less  cold conditions. Rea!ly not easy for anybody new or less knowledgeable to understand  particularly as anybody who has an alternative view to deep cold usually gets accused of trolling or told they don't know what they are talking about. Mod thread gets far too emotional which is not helpful for those of us trying to learn which is a shame and very off putting.

[SE & East Anglia Regional Weather Discussion 12/1/2017 11z ---->]

All the BBC/MET Office forecasts I have seen are saying a lot milder from Sunday up to Wednesday but MOD forum seems to be saying the reverse - very confused. On a personal note 80 year old father in laws boiler has packed up British Gas next Tuesday - trying to get sorted but bit worrying if I gets any colder.

[Spring moans, ramps, chat and banter]

Looking for Spring now just as it seems that winter is going to make appearance, in the minority here I know but why anybody prefers cold and wintry in March when we could have lovely Spring days is beyond me.

[Spring moans, ramps, chat and banter]

Have to say will be glad of some Spring warmth and the sooner the better. Not sure why people want cold and snow in March ,I would rather be outside than sitting indoors looking at snow through the window.