WinterWilf

Hopefully it gets cold again start of Feb and we get another shot.

Nothing here I cam see the clouds going past in the distance with the snow though by derby. So that's fun seeing others get snow.

Normal winter fare not surprised its going all pear-shaped regarding precipitation it seems to be some kind of joke the weather plays on us every year.. Its hard not to get caught up and think something special is on the horizon when you read the mod thread like the start of the week. Having been let down many times it seems like wasting your time reading and looking at model output every winter, Basically ignore everything the rampers say pick out the worse scenario then climb one rung up the ladder from that and that Is what we get. But looking forward to the cold and especially hard frosts, but if we get into Feb with zonal mediocre dross then think I will tune out. It was a tough one to take this as so much promise was on the table. Nevermind have a good weekend all! Hopefully if we see a upgrade on the cold returning start of Feb then great sign me up but mid Feb end into march even if get an event it will be slush in a day.

Yes I am not surprised we are out of the game seeing how in the past we can be nailed on with a day to go then a total reversal happens. Plenty of time for things to change even if it's not next week the important thing is to get the cold in first "super cliche" then see what happens. At least we are not looking at these charts the end of February like the last few years sun Is still low in the sky. Maybe it will be our winter but I think that every year. Law of averages and all that.

A North easterly with streamers is always a good setup for us. But battleground frontal snow has paid off before with a front coming from the south west has done too. Hopefully this time the cold will stick around after.

Whatever you post in there you always get a challenge from someone who thinks you are talking rubbish or know nothing, Usually because it shows that their area may not be in the game for snow etc. That's why I never post in there because I am always uncertain with my interpretation of the models due to lack of knowledge.

I know It is full of uncertainty but with my job it's hard to get a day off to get cover etc but if I get in now before its all over the news that we may be getting an "event" of some sort next Thursday may hit the jackpot may not.. May leave it a day or so. Ps. Enjoying your comments in the mod thread.

So Thursday is the big day then. I may book it off as I am a delivery driver I cover 2 rounds in local area I usually love delivering in the snow but I would like a day where I can enjoy it and if we do get alot I don't fancy getting stuck somewhere. Although the person that covers me will be totally screwed and thing holding me back is having to do double the work on the Friday if they wimp out on doing it.. Usually I don't have to worry because none of these events actually come to fruition.. Thinking ahead just in case. Hoping for a bullseye but does cause issues for me.

Yeah a newbie thread would be good

Hope this upcomming cold period does not all fall apart it has been enjoyable reading the mod thread these last few weeks. Despite having been on here lurking for years It is very hard trying to understand the models myself to be able to post anything in that thread and not get ripped to shreds. Also having seen the twists and turns in the past even down to 1 day out where it all falls apart and the toys go flying I won't be getting excited until I see the snow falling and my flooded garden become an Ice rink. Won't be buying the skates just yet..

This is the worst wind we have had in years. Its so bad out there surprised this is not a worse warning. Way worse than those named storms in recent years.

Some of the pictures of damage and that tornado report. I saw a video of it and it looks like something you would see on one of those storm chasers programs from tornado alley really scary stuff.

Go to sleep school in the morning

Hope so

Hoping it blows through by tomorrow morning having a big tree taken down. Would be my luck it blows down in this storm the day before we fell it. Looks like the Midlands is only getting a sideswipe.