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  1. Big Snow
    I rarely post but wanted to give my thoughts on this cold spell. Here in Dollis Hill, north-west London, we've had snow falling constantly and in varying intensity for 60 hours. That's pretty rare and a first for me at the age of 36. We've had heavy bursts and some heavy showers today, but mainly it's been light and steady. Overall, ratings out of 10 would be: Snow falling - 8 Snow settling - 6 Depth of cold - 6 One thing I learnt a long time ago is to tune out the hyperbole in the model thread. That way you avoid disappointment if things don't live up to expectation. This was never going to be a beast from the east; none of the experts predicted so. That said, for *many* right down the east side of the country it's been, and continues to be, a notable wintry spell. Overall I'd rank it just behind the 2018 BFTE. It proves, again, that winter can still deliver.
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    I'm not saying the got it right. Clearly, that's out by a distance. My point is that, considering that's the only part of their warning which went awry, I think it's fair to cut them some slack.
  3. Big Snow
    They did not mess up massively. As I said, two of the three amber warning areas were absolutely spot on, and the other was only slightly out. Furthermore, the HIRLAM model (which for some reason everyone seems to be praising) was showing 10cms+ around the Thames estuary and across London - look how wrong that turned out.
  4. Big Snow
    Nick, I think you're one of the most informed posters on here, but posts like this wind me up. Why would the UKMO admit they messed up? Amber warning Lincolnshire and Yorkshire - they got that right. Amber for the SW - they're getting that right. The amber for London and SE was slightly out but only by 50 / 60 miles, hardly a huge fail on their part. Also, to state the obvious, a warning is merely a prediction, it doesn't guarantee snow. It's like some 'amateur forecasters' on here take pleasure in seeing the pros get it slightly wrong. Bizarre.
  5. Big Snow
    A full day of sun and frequent, heavy snow showers. Those ones that give proper whiteout conditions. Rare as a hen's dentures in London sadly.
  6. Big Snow
    That's a little aggressive. Sorry, couldn't resist. How has Berkshire done? Seemed like everything that moved over me in north-west London intensified as it buggered off west!
  7. Big Snow
    In a word...no. Snow gradually clearing our region over the next three or four hours. The focus then becomes south-west, central Southern England (I think).
  8. Big Snow
    Agreed. I think we're on borrowed time now in London. Can't see too much of note over the next few hours. Still, any snow is welcome snow!
  9. Big Snow
    You seem to live in a Siberian micro-climate, I'm just down the road from you and we have about a cm with light/moderate snow...
  10. Big Snow
    Any chance people could stop using a weather forum to discuss drugs?
  11. Big Snow
    Finally tapering off here after three hours of moderate / heavy snow. What a cold spell this has been. It's had everything - drifting snow in central London (first time I've seen that in my lifetime, and I'm 33), record low temperatures, nationwide snowfall, easterly gales and a good old-fashioned blizzard in the west and south-west. After five days of falling and settling snow we have a final total of 8cms in north-west London, with drifts of 15cms. I'd rank this above January 2010 and December 2010, purely for its depth of cold and longevity. Not quite as good as the 2009 Thames streamer, which remains the benchmark. I'm sure some will disagree, but I think the beast of 2018 delivered. And then some.
  12. Big Snow
    Hey Gladstone Park! I was just there doing literally the same as you!
  13. Big Snow
    Still snowing heavily in north London, an absolutely amazing day here, we've just had constant snow all day. Up to four inches now and eight-inch drifts. This is pushing Feb 2 2009 now as my favourite snow event!
  14. Big Snow
    You deserve it! I've been following your updates on Twitter and you've done a great job. Nice one.
  15. Big Snow
    Well after I got the right hump yesterday, today has well and truly delivered for most of north London and the southern home counties. Went for a walk in proper blizzard conditions and a wind that makes your face ache - not experienced cold like that since the mid-90s. From having thought this cold spell underwhelming on Monday I'm now rating it on par with 2010.
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