Far North Of England - Weather Chat

[shawty1984]

Some big flakes in Thornaby but pretty light snow. Seems to be thawing more than it's laying.

[NorthEastSnow]

very disappointing, woke this morning to picturesque scene, heavy fluffy snow, icy cold not a bit of breeze. its now wet and wild outside! and all the snow is gone!!

This sounds worrying.

Although it's just started heavy again here.

Edited January 18, 2015 by NorthEastSnow

[Cloud 10]

Got drizzle here now.

[Snowmaggedon]

Snow and ice warning up for tonight

[Summer Sun]

Snow and ice warning up for tonight

 

Issued at: 1142 on Sun 18 Jan 2015

Valid from: 1500 on Sun 18 Jan 2015

Valid to: 1000 on Mon 19 Jan 2015

 

Wintry showers will become more frequent across northeast Scotland on Sunday afternoon with a spell of more persistent sleet and snow likely to develop by Sunday evening, moving southwards across some other parts of eastern Scotland and then northeast England later in the night. Inland and above about 200 m this may lead to snow accumulations of 2-5 cm, with greater amounts at higher altitudes. Meanwhile, along the coast a mixture of rain and sleet looks more likely, and with road temperatures falling below freezing this will lead to some icy stretches on untreated surfaces. The public should be aware of the potential for difficult driving conditions and slippery surfaces

 

Chief Forecaster's assessment

 

A cold, unstable northerly flow covers the UK bringing frequent wintry showers to northeastern Britain. Later on Sunday and overnight into Monday a small area of low pressure will move southwards down the North Sea, producing a more persistent spell of rain, sleet and snow. On north-facing coasts the relatively warm sea will mean that rain or sleet is more likely than snow, and with road temperatures below freezing, this is likely to lead to ice formation. Inland and on high ground snow is more likely, although there is some uncertainty over how far inland the precipitation will reach. The warning will be kept under review and adjusted if and when necessary.

 

covers

 

Darlington, Durham, Gateshead, Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Newcastle upon Tyne, North Tyneside, Northumberland, Redcar and Cleveland, South Tyneside, Stockton-on-Tees, Sunderland

 

http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/warnings/#?tab=warnings&regionName=ne&fcTime=1421539200

[gordonm]

where does "inland" start? 1 mile 5 mile 10 mile in? just curious 

[geordiekev]

Snowing again and much bigger flakes. Not marginal as shown on radar but probably wetter to lower elevations. The system out to the north sea seems to be creating more precipitation but too marginal for comfort.

Interesting day ahead hopefully and beyond.

Edit:really heavy snow now

Edited January 18, 2015 by geordiekev

[Summer Sun]

Looking like we have light rain in Darlington currently

 

temperature is just short of 2c now

Edited January 18, 2015 by Summer Sun

[Cloud 10]

The rather unpleasant drizzly spell is gone now and has been replaced with moderate snow and a fresh breeze,which indicates the start of the Northerly airflow.

[Snowstorm1]

Some big flakes in Thornaby but pretty light snow. Seems to be thawing more than it's laying.

yep I would agree with that but hopefully temps will peak shortly and will decrease again to put us back on the right side for this evening and overnight

[SnowdropMay28]

Snowing again......but not enough!!!Lol.

[NorthEastSnow]

Yes, light rain here and starting to melt snow quickly. Hope tonight is the key. Hoping that I am far enough inland for it to get the 2-5 predicted.

Edited January 18, 2015 by NorthEastSnow

[gazzac69]

wet snow/sleet now falling in westmoor

 

it has now quickly turned to rain which coincided with a bit of a breeze getting up!!

Edited January 18, 2015 by gazzac69

[shawty1984]

Yes, light rain here and starting to melt snow quickly. Hope tonight is the key. Hoping that I am far enough inland for it to get the 2-5 predicted.

Don't forget that was above 200m too.

[NorthEastSnow]

It will just be the luck that it all melts, soaks the ground and its to wet to lay tonight lol.

At the moment it's melting like its 30 degrees outside lol.

[Penrith Snow]

High humidity and dew point is rapidly melting the snow despite temperature close to freezing.

How annoying, I thought this would stick around at least a few days.

Back to square 1 and I have no chance of snow showers tonight.

Drat, drat and double drat.

Andy

[Snowstorm1]

Don't forget that was above 200m too.

yes but today's snow was forecast similar just without a warning so it's just wait and see

[doggy123]

This mornings dusting now washed away by the sleet hope it turns colder tonight.

[NorthEastSnow]

Now raining here. Most snow washed away.

[JP1972]

Just had a heavy sleet/wet snow shower which petered out into sleety/drizzle. 

 

Bloody marvellous cold spell this.

[Summer Sun]

Snow is thawing here in Darlington, ground temps still too high for it to last more than a few hours

[geordiekev]

High humidity and dew point is rapidly melting the snow despite temperature close to freezing.

How annoying, I thought this would stick around at least a few days.

Back to square 1 and I have no chance of snow showers tonight.

Drat, drat and double drat.

Andy

Is a worrying sign as the wettish precip will ice up widely. Nearly took a tumble friday night as the thin snow layer was covering some black ice and was not prepared. Not good as having back op in few weeks for prolapsed disc in any case, so stay safe all and try and wear your best gripping footwear if out.

[Continental Climate]

The next system working its way south on the radar is that mostly rain?

[doggy123]

horrible weather here raining and windy in cramlington

Edited January 18, 2015 by doggy123

[Deep Snow please]

Wintry mix of mainly rain and sleet here. Ground now far wet for anything to settle in the next 24hrs