Far North Of England - Weather Chat, July 4 and on...

[Summer Sun]

Quite a bit of ice around this morning across the region with the sun now up it should start and melt it fairly soon

[Bridgehill Blizzard]

Heavy shower in Consett had a sleety mix. Temp 3.5c

[geordiekev]

Not quite sure what's happened to the MOD thread this year. I have to say over the last 7 years I have never felt so underwhelmed by the comments and constant directions of what people should and should not post.

I posted the below only today in response to below

21 hours ago,said:

Cmon a punt on what?

You've got to be consistent in letting the charts pick a trend over time.

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MY REPLY

Firstly, can I say I've followed this forum avidly for 7 long winters and love the excitement at this time of year, festive cheer and merriment and all that, and I'm guessing the forum does quite well on subscriptions on winter lurkers. (Oct-Apr in my eyes)

For this reason I think we should be a bit less grinch like and expect that when the big day comes within t384 then of course peoples excitement can get the better of them, but if the operationals selected by supercomputers show us there is the possibility, surely it is worthy and allowed to mention. 

Its not as if people are over ramping as far as I've seen of recent and feet remain on the ground but I think in the lead up to the big day surely we can allow a bit of harmless fun in here, and of course the super ramps have a dedicated party thread of it's own.

Oh and yeah I've had a punt at 5/1 for my area and always do in September to add a bit more radar excitement on the big day and know from the past 5 years, 2 wins , 3 losses of which 2 only minutes or days out, so yeah it is worth a punt if only for the annual fun of it.

Good luck fellow punters and hello to all new and returning winter lurkers. Oh and JUST for a bit of fun & excitement, I quite like this chart that the gfs super computer picked out as the most probable chart for the 25th

 

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Yet, again a few hours later there are comments telling people they are basically thick for taking FI, for the xmas period I presume, as gospel (yet I can see no evidence of this). Really, do we need to hear this everyday. Why cant some members loosen up a bit rather than being very dictator-like, especially during this final run up to the most anticipated weather event. This used to be a much busier period even in similar years when things looked dire and I do think these constant jabs are chasing people away. I'm certainly regretting my annual subs this year.

Rant Over, I guess if I lived away from our shores I would be more frustrated too.

 

Edited December 11, 2015 by geordiekev
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[Cloud 10]

11 hours ago, geordiekev said:

 

 

Yet, again a few hours later there are comments telling people they are basically thick for taking FI, for the xmas period I presume, as gospel (yet I can see no evidence of this). Really, do we need to hear this everyday. Why cant some members loosen up a bit rather than being very dictator-like, especially during this final run up to the most anticipated weather event.

 

 

This has been the cause of many problems in the MOD thread over the years.

 

Just because someone posts a chart at +360 hrs doesn't mean they are taking the chart as gospel,but someone always comes along a couple of posts later and suggests that they are,and they are generally the same folk who shoot other  peoples posts down with a couple of lines and no charts to back themselves up.

 

Still,its nearly Christmas,and maybe this rain can turn a bit sleety!

 

 

[winterof79]

2 minutes ago, Cloud 10 said:

 

This has been the cause of many problems in the MOD thread over the years.

 

Just because someone posts a chart at +360 hrs doesn't mean they are taking the chart as gospel,but someone always comes along a couple of posts later and suggests that they are,and they are generally the same folk who shoot other  peoples posts down with a couple of lines and no charts to back themselves up.

 

Still,its nearly Christmas,and maybe this rain can turn a bit sleety!

 

 

Hope you guys get some snow,the precipitation is further north so good luck.You're right about the model thread,if its shown discuss it is what I say.

[Summer Sun]

A wet day today with some hill snow but the biggest concern is tonight when the skies are expected to clear and temps plummet meaning ice could be a big hazard tomorrow morning

[Bridgehill Blizzard]

Snowing on the Waskerley road 0.5c and lying quickly. On way back down and snow line is down to Consett and even wet snow here.

[Summer Sun]

Rain turning to wet snow now

1.9c currently

Edited December 12, 2015 by Summer Sun

[Boro Snow]

Yep as Gav says the rain now starting to turn to wet snow 

[Cloud 10]

Heavy snow here now and settling nicely.

 

Edited December 12, 2015 by Cloud 10
more snow!

[P-M]

Heavy snow in Pelton chester le street for past 10 mins or so 

[NorthEastSnow]

Wet and horrible in Stockton. No sign of any snow. 

[P-M]

I'm on the A1 near Washington and it's pouring with snow.  Nice little surprise as we weren't expecting anything here today 

[SNOWBLOCK]

Yes I  in pelton as well but wasnt expecting the snow line to drop this low to be honest so nice little suprise today .

[P-M]

I know it's not the most exciting view of B & Q car park but just wanted to show the snow rate. Just starting to stick to cars etc now as it was just rain before. Not expecting  anything major but do love a bit snow. 

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[P-M]

2 minutes ago, SNOWBLOCK said:

Yes I  in pelton as well but wasnt expecting the snow line to drop this low to be honest so nice little suprise today .

Great isn't it. We were forecast rain today 

[ballybabe21]

Just wondering if anyone knows how long this is supposed to last? Snowing heavily in Aycliffe & have friends trying to come through from Stanhope. Cheers

[NorthEastSnow]

So if it's snowing further north in the region is that down to it being colder up there or am I just not high enough? 

[Summer Sun]

Very thin covering on snow on the greenhouses roads and grass is too wet still

[Boro Snow]

Starting to lay on the grass temp down to 1.0c 

[P-M]

Just now, NorthEastSnow said:

So if it's snowing further north in the region is that down to it being colder up there or am I just not high enough? 

I'm not sure mate. Pelton isn't that high up and neither is Washington I'm as confused as you are lol 

[Cloud 10]

Saw a gritter out first thing this morning and thought that was the end of our chances,but apparently not!

 

[geordiekev]

Feel so much better, our third snow of the season. Its that lush sticky snow that sticks to everything. Turned my black lab into a Dalmatian in seconds.

Edited December 12, 2015 by geordiekev
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[P-M]

1 minute ago, geordiekev said:

Feel so much better, our third snow of the season. Its that lush sticky snow that sticks to everything. Turned my black lab into a salvation in seconds.

Brill you guys always get a decent lot! 

[NorthEastSnow]

5 minutes ago, P-M said:

I'm not sure mate. Pelton isn't that high up and neither is Washington I'm as confused as you are lol 

Me either all I know is it's rain all the way into nice big puddles lol.