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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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SE and East Anglia general weather discussion 03/03/2018 onwards
Big Snow replied to Captain Shortwave's topic in Regional
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. -
SE and East Anglia general weather discussion 03/03/2018 onwards
Big Snow replied to Captain Shortwave's topic in Regional
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. -
SE and East Anglia general weather discussion 03/03/2018 onwards
Big Snow replied to Captain Shortwave's topic in Regional
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. -
SE and East Anglia general weather discussion 03/03/2018 onwards
Big Snow replied to Captain Shortwave's topic in Regional
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. -
SE and East Anglia general weather discussion 03/03/2018 onwards
Big Snow replied to Captain Shortwave's topic in Regional
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! -
SE and East Anglia general weather discussion 03/03/2018 onwards
Big Snow replied to Captain Shortwave's topic in Regional
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). -
SE and East Anglia general weather discussion 03/03/2018 onwards
Big Snow replied to Captain Shortwave's topic in Regional
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! -
SE and East Anglia general weather discussion 03/03/2018 onwards
Big Snow replied to Captain Shortwave's topic in Regional
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... -
SE and East Anglia general weather discussion 03/03/2018 onwards
Big Snow replied to Captain Shortwave's topic in Regional
Any chance people could stop using a weather forum to discuss drugs? -
East Anglia and North London weather discussion (25/02/2018) onward
Big Snow replied to Captain Shortwave's topic in Regional
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. -
East Anglia and North London weather discussion (25/02/2018) onward
Big Snow replied to Captain Shortwave's topic in Regional
Hey Gladstone Park! I was just there doing literally the same as you! -
East Anglia and North London weather discussion (25/02/2018) onward
Big Snow replied to Captain Shortwave's topic in Regional
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! -
East Anglia and North London weather discussion (25/02/2018) onward
Big Snow replied to Captain Shortwave's topic in Regional
You deserve it! I've been following your updates on Twitter and you've done a great job. Nice one. -
East Anglia and North London weather discussion (25/02/2018) onward
Big Snow replied to Captain Shortwave's topic in Regional
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. -
East Anglia and North London weather discussion (25/02/2018) onward
Big Snow replied to Captain Shortwave's topic in Regional
When was the last time we saw snow this widespread and heavy from Edinburgh down to London? Quite exceptional. -
East Anglia and North London weather discussion (25/02/2018) onward
Big Snow replied to Captain Shortwave's topic in Regional
Well that was an eventful hour. Heaviest snow I've seen since 2010 put down an inch, taking us up to 2 inches in total. All we needed was the wind to swing round and bingo. Would expect maybe another 30 minutes of this before it clears London. -
Is the wind not due to switch SSE or SE soon? If so would imagine any streamer would be brief...I would love to be wrong! I'm bordering on excited!
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East Anglia and North London weather discussion (25/02/2018) onward
Big Snow replied to Captain Shortwave's topic in Regional
I've been reminiscing to myself about late January 2003, about four inches in a couple of hours. From a north-easterly, I believe. It's a mis-conception that London is snowless, like you say, but it does seem an awfully long time now! -
East Anglia and North London weather discussion (25/02/2018) onward
Big Snow replied to Captain Shortwave's topic in Regional
Much obliged for the explanation -
East Anglia and North London weather discussion (25/02/2018) onward
Big Snow replied to Captain Shortwave's topic in Regional
Any idea why they seem to be dying as they hit the estuary? Seems to be the opposite to what's needed for a streamer... -
East Anglia and North London weather discussion (25/02/2018) onward
Big Snow replied to Captain Shortwave's topic in Regional
Thanks...and while I'm at it I'll watch a video of someone winning the lottery...:) -
East Anglia and North London weather discussion (25/02/2018) onward
Big Snow replied to Captain Shortwave's topic in Regional
Although in reality it's not. It's mainly areas within 20 or so miles of the Kent and Suffolk coast getting hit. It just seems like we're the only ones... -
East Anglia and North London weather discussion (25/02/2018) onward
Big Snow replied to Captain Shortwave's topic in Regional
Hopefully. Thursday and Friday look interesting anyway. If, somehow, we miss a covering from that I'm moving to Iceland. -
East Anglia and North London weather discussion (25/02/2018) onward
Big Snow replied to Captain Shortwave's topic in Regional
I am reaching peak frustration. Can't see anything exciting for north London tonight, showers seem to die as soon as they reach land. Although someone correct me if I'm missing something. Frustrating couple of days for the north London massive - even that blizzard that crossed London missed me earlier, and dropped an inch in Ealing, literally 15 minutes' drive away. Hey ho, it's only the weather!