London & South East Regional Discussion 18th January 2013, 12z onwards

[frozencanals]

I can see the snow ploughs charging up and down the runway here at Gatwick and the snow is still falling, a little less heavy now, its quite an impressive sight

FC

[MrsB28]

My garden, need some heavy stuff!

[Coast]

At some stage the heavier snow further west should eastwards - if there are reports from the other side of the county still of steady snow then the precipitation area can't be weakening that much (yet). Looking at the NAE, it actually takes till about 6pm till these is any indicated snow cover at all for these more eastern parts - so maybe we shouldn't be surprised. However the concern more and more it is that it will weaken quicker than the models suggest.

[hernebaylooby]

well may i just say for me here in the far east has been the worst 12 months of weather all round! ( wondering what summer has instore this year)

[danm]

Still good snow coming down in central London, good periods where the flakes get big.

[coldtoes]

Well that had me running. My new weather station started bibbing (didn't know it could do that), and I got quite excited. Thought it was for snow but it was for a gust. Well there you go, you learn something new every day

[snowrye]

Got to admit that I'm worried that another event has come to nothing here,but nice to read the other posts where they've had a good amount.

[Joker]

where do you think

Confidence is low for the track of that depression - it may miss the SE altogether. Best to wait for the updates.

[Paul Sherman]

And ouch at the latest radar - See you all on Sunday should be emotional!

[CrimsonSunset]

Still hammering down here, if it even stopped now I'd be happy! (But I still want it t continue! )

[Vertical Limit]

Still got 25 - 50p flakes coming down moderately fast here. Sorry for you guys in East Kent/Essesx, hopefully you'll have your revenge on Sunday!

[Lauren]

Very little here in Rochester. Got sent home from T Wells in heavy snow and not even a mild covering here. Not impressed.

[Vesuvius]

Dont bet on the stuff on sunday yet people, how many times in the summer do we see the precip going through the gap between Dover and Calais and hitting Belgium.

And if the LP Does not behave correctly in the next day or so the streamer could easily be replaced with cold South Easterlies for a day.

Not counting any chickens yet as I have lost them in all this snow. Same as Ashingdon at 0.0mm

And isn't it forecast to get milder after that ?

Great. Roll on the NE's in February.

[NO LONGER POSTING]

little less heavy now... But still coming down thivk and fast.. All eyes to the south!

[Tom Quintavalle]

Just going to pop that Snow Depth Challenge draw in here again, so members can keep tabs on their opponents!

A further little competition for you all. " The London & S.E Snow Depth Cup" ( 1st Round).

Taking Paul S's list order for his sweepstake, I've compiled a draw of matches, based on your snow depths come 21.00 hours Sunday evening. All you need to do is measure your snow depth at that time and post in this thread. NO CHEATING PLEASE.

Winners of each match-up, will go through to the next round. Should no further snowfall oppurtunities occur in our area for the rest of the Winter season, greatest depth of snow at 21.00 hours on Sunday 20th Jan. shall be deemed the overall winner.

Draw is as follows:

Leigh-on-Sea (E) (PAUL SHERMAN) v. Wickford (E) (DANUK) - Low scoring home side could need the aid

of a streamer!

No location? (CWT2012) v. Reigate (Sur) (GREAT PLUM)

Southend (E) (SHRIMPER) v. South Ockenden (E) (CRAZY DIAMOND)

Epping (E) (SWASH) v. Little Wakering (E) (ESSEXGOONER)

Ashford (K) (PAUL ASHFORD) v. Bellingham (L) (NANU)

Ewell (Sur) (AMANZI) v.Hailsham (Sus) (LAWRENK)

Gravesend (K) (ICEBOX) v. Shorne (K) (SHUNTER) - Local N.Kent derby, too close to call!

Bexleyheath (K) (SNOW RAVEN) v. Romford (E) (ROADRUNNER)

Sittingbourne (K) (JRIGHT35) v.Rayleigh (E) (VESUVIUS)

Dartford (K) (CHARLTON KERRY) v.Pollards Hills (Sus) (SHANICE)

No Location ? (CRAIG23) v. Surrey? (SNOWBOB)

Thorpe (Sur) (SURREY) v. Uxbridge (L) (TIGHT ISOBAR)

Tonbridge (K) (TONBRIDGEMOLE) v. Kent ? (KENT BLIZZARD)

Silver End (E) (ANITA) v. Shoeburyness (E) (BLACKIE)

Twickenham (BUZZIT) v. Beckenham (K) (JIMMYH)

Grays (E) (LEIGHD) v. Barnet (H) (SUBURBAN STREAMER)

Strood (K) (HARDCJ) v.Benfleet (E) (SNOWPRO)

New Haw (Sur) (JEZZER) v. Surrey ? (LONDON SNOW)

Basildon (E) (LEWIS028) v. Faversham (K) (TILLY) - Tilly, will your "STAR" player, Stellar Dendrite, be your wild card!

Bromley (K) (LUPIEJAN) v. Rochester (K) (BOAR WINKELSTORM) - Sorry Boar, got to cheer my home town of Bromley on!

Dagenham (E) (GOONERGREG) v. Uckfield (Sus) (TOM JARVIS)

Burgess Hill (Sus) (CHIONOMANIAC) v. Kent ? (THROWOFF) - Stratospherically warmed under soil heating means game is on!

Croydon (Sur) (POINTE LA RUE) v. Waltham Abbey (E) (JOHN MAC)

No Location ? (SVALIJI) v. Herne Bay (K) (HERNEBAYLOOBY) - Some of us can spell 'Looby!

Forest Hill (L) (MACC SE) v. Medway Towns (K) (SNOWMONKEY)

Haywards Heath (Sus) (NIKKIB74) v. Wandsworth (L) (BLIZZARD BELLE) - One of the most attractive ties of the round!

Brighton (Sus) (WEATHIZARD) v. N.W.Kent ? (KENTSPUR)

Bromley (K) (VERTICAL LIMIT) v. Headington (Ox) (MARK NEAL) - Tough draw VL, might have to concede early depth there!

S.E.Coast? (TAMARA ROAD) v. Bromley (K) (BROMLEY PILGRIM)

South Norwood (L) (JAYCES) v. Greenhithe (K) (STEVE MURR) - Stevie, only 1mtr ASL but every chance against a Londoner.

Hailsham (Sus) (JULES71) v.Tonbridge (K) (WARRENB)).

West/Central London (SNO'PROBLEM) v. Anerley (L) (TOMSE20).

Canary Wharf (L) (CHART VIEWER) v. Coney Hall (K) (BIGGIN).

Crowborough (Sus) (JAMES HARRIS) v. Surrey ? (RADIATING DENDRITE)

East Sheen (L) (DICKIE SW14) v. Camberley (Sur) (MESOCYCLONE)

Folkestone (K) (LOTTIEKENT) v.Sutton (Sur) (SOUTHBANK)

S.W.London (FLUID DYNAMIC) v. Sawbridgeworth (H) (HAMMER)

Lee (L) (FROZENCANALS) v. Rochester (K) (BARMY BINT)

Fairlight (Sus) (BLUEBREEZER) v. Littlehampton (Sus) (MJKING)

Greenwich (K) (COOKIE 27) v. Swanley (K) (SNOW BLUE)

East Farleigh (K) (SNIFFER MARK) v. Rochester (K) (DANIEL SMITH)

Orpington (K) (ORPINGTONICEAGE10) v. Bromley Common (K) (KEKE)

Daniel, had to put you in, to give Sniffer Mark an opponent!

Keke, same applies, hope that's ok.

Remember, measure your depth at 09.00 hrs on Mon and post result. No cheating, no Kentimetres, TOWIEmetres or such like, just cms!

It would be an idea if you and your opponent, keep each other posted on how you are doing depth wise, if any.

Just a bit of fun. Enjoy.

Regards,

Tom.

That must be it now. Quite happy to extend measuring time until say 9 a.m Monday, if that's ok with everyone!

If it all melts, che sara, sara but it gives the whole region a fair crack of the whip.

Can you guys decide what time measuring depth should be, as long as its a fair and democratic solution, and post what you've decided by midday, please

[titchjuicy]

why do people keep saying the friont is weakening? Where are you seeing this?

I'm looking at the V6 radar on extra and it looks just the same as the last few hours

[NO LONGER POSTING]

Just helped my neighbor up his drive... Damn deep here :/

[Kent Blizzard]

Not sure that Heavier stuff will reach the Medway Towns and it's breaking uo in behind, let's hope for a a slight shunt SE

[GSDog]

It's been mostly very light snow in T.Wells with the occasionally moderate burst for 5 mins or so. Only a light dusting on the ground. It seems most of the heavy stuff went NW of me.

[Tamara]

Here is hoping!

I think Bromley has a good start on me in the sweepstake

Edited January 18, 2013 by Tamara Road

[danm]

Getting heavier again in central London. Big, big flakes.

[Tom Quintavalle]

So are we going for final whistle at 21.00 Sunday or 09.00 Monday.

Any thoughts, anyone?

Regards,

Tom.

[NO LONGER POSTING]

The front is weakening yes.. But will take some time for it to all go..

[Paul Sherman]

Tbh Honest Tom I think Dan had at least a dusting so should go through if this bands weakens as expected, all down to any showers of course but currently Dan should go through!

[loopydreamer]

why do people keep saying the friont is weakening? Where are you seeing this?

I'm looking at the V6 radar on extra and it looks just the same as the last few hours

i can't see it weakening at the moment either. What are you guys talking about. Are you just guessing it will?