Southender

Well there’s definitely a streamer brewing in the Estuary. Light snow falling here in Southend.

The ground is still warm and wet from the mild spell leading up to this.

Yeah i'd go along with those thoughts. I said yesterday it feels like a watered down version of March 2018, but with some similarities. But places like Ipswich etc have probably had one of the most memorable spells ever and others the most forgettable. Considering we are such a small island, the variations when it comes to snow is just unbelievable really.

Fax charts suggest a Thames Streamer 06:00hrs Weds, then shifting south to a more Mid-Kent/Sussex streamer 12:00hrs Weds.

@Paul Sherman Can feel the pain. The amount of times this has been us!

It's broken, don't worry!

Finally some proper snow showers blowing through Southend!

Easterly wind coming off the N.Sea will always raise the temps a bit. Will see a bit of a thaw today maybe even the dreaded drips this afternoon. We have some cold nights to come so shouldn’t be too much damage to the snow pack

Where you heading Paul? Leigh Cliffs?

Well. Any milder weather will be brief according to the latest METO update. UK long range weather forecast Saturday 13 Feb - Monday 22 Feb It will remain cold or very cold with brisk winds during the start of this period but potentially turning milder over southwestern then western areas for a time, but with a risk of gales at times here. Outbreaks of rain and snow, potentially heavy for some southwestern areas are possible across western and southern areas, whilst mostly dry and bright in the east and north. However with a continued risk of snow showers possible in central and northern areas. Further into this period, snow and attendant wintry hazards are likely to continue which could affect mainly northern areas and eastern areas but not confined to. Overall, conditions look to remain cold but some milder interludes are possible with accompanied unsettled conditions moving in from the west or the southwest. Updated: 04:00 (UTC) on Tue 9 Feb 2021 Monday 22 Feb - Monday 8 Mar After a potential spell of milder and wetter conditions for most likely western parts, probably a return to colder and drier conditions overall. Whilst overall conditions are likely to remain cold, there is a continued chance for unsettled, milder interludes arriving from the west or southwest. These may produce a risk of disruptive snowfall during transition periods. Increased confidence at the end of February and the start of March for cold and mostly dry conditions. However, there remains a greater than normal threat of disruptive winter hazards for all areas through this period, with snowfall possible for all areas, but most likely in the east. Updated: 04:00 (UTC) on Tue 9 Feb 2021

It’s got a few hours of polystyrene balls written all over it I feel!

Need to get rid of the stratus over my head first! ??

Polystyrene balls... Mega shower coming your way!

Yeah. Just been outside and watched the clouds for 5 mins. Defo a WSW track to them now. Quite a drop in wind speed as well. Perhaps a lull as she clears her throat ????

Just arrived!

Yeah as you say this stuff sinking South is probably killing convection opportunities proper right now. Sooner it buggers off the better. Then perhaps we can have some real showers ??

Yeah ENE is the classic Thames Streamer direction. But it’s not that simple unfortunately lol

Hmmmm. Let’s see if old mother Thames can deliver the goods. Not getting that vibe to be honest, doesn’t feel right. But let’s see what the radar says next hour or two.

Not feeling it if I’m honest mate. Just bits and pieces I think. May get the odd moderate burst but think it’s mainly light stuff. Not seeing a proper Thames streamer setting up. Better than nothing though.

Now that’s a snow shower!...not this snizzle rubbish we are getting.

Dandruff this end!

I think you will need to eat your hat mate! Looks like decaying over us and shifting south to be honest.

Much more substantial shower passing through my end of the Estuary now. Good signs...

Wind can actually assist with sublimation also. Plenty of that about!