North West England Regional Weather Discussion

[Thunder Snow]

3 minutes ago, Iceaxecrampon said:

......I feel your pain.

I honestly don't know what happened lol. 

[rain_shadow]

What cold? What snow? 2 hail showers last night, thaw this morning, nothing even on top of the A55. Clwydian Range tops (above 400m) are white but that is it, a storm in a tea cup (yes, we got the wind of course). Never believe to the Meto, just look at the gfs diagram, that is more accurate: nothing special was on it a week back until now and it was right. Come on Spring, no need for another 2 months of 0-5C and cloud with a sleet shower (sorry guys).

[Snow free zone]

There was still snow/hail on the ground at home when I left this morning, we had by Prestons standards a reasonable covering last night from the showers after 8pm.  Hail started around 10ish and then it seemed to warm up a bit - was surprised it hadn't all gone this mnorning.

There isnt much snow around between Preston and Lancaster, a bit on the hills to the east but not as much as i'd expected to see.  Plenty on the fells in the lakes though.    

[Ebony&Ivory7SH]

Looking to go sledging with the kids on Saturday. Can anyone recommend somewhere decent? Maybe Buxton or Glossop?

[gearbox1001]

What always amuses me is southern areas are colder than we are and see more snow than we do. Unfortunately when the south get snow it becomes national news.  I was disappointed by this 'cold snap' here in sunny st Helens. 

[Wildswimmer Pete]

Previously very gusty with trees moving so I'd say F7.  Now a little calmer, partly cloudy and no precipitation.

Current Liverpool METAR: EGGP 130920Z 31026G37KT 9999 VCSH SCT029 BKN039 06/00 Q1009

Liverpool ATIS reporting 09:20Z wind 310 21kt gusting 35kt temp 6C DP 0C pressure 1009hpa high wind warning in force.

Liverpool ATIS is on 124.320MHz, if using a scanner you may have to ensure it is switched to receive AM - my set automatically switches to AM for Air Band.  Many radios claimed to receive Air Band are basically standard FM radios with extended FM (VHF) coverage however the ratio detector employed by most "consumer" radios can't properly resolve AM. 

Edited January 13, 2017 by Wildswimmer Pete

[davacr123]

What cold snap pffft bit of sleet for 5 min other than that rain and hail don't see much happening tonight either in my location but if it's wind and rain can guarantee it will be nailed on

Edited January 13, 2017 by davacr123

[rain_shadow]

3 minutes ago, gearbox1001 said:

What always amuses me is southern areas are colder than we are and see more snow than we do. Unfortunately when the south get snow it becomes national news.  I was disappointed by this 'cold snap' here in sunny st Helens. 

Exactly. Moreover, full whiteout from prolonged/merged snow showers for last night was forecasted in BBC just 2 days ago to the NW.

[Backtrack]

Wet outside. Rained overnight, even when it's productive, our region is still almost as bad as Cornwall for snow isn't it. 

Not holding out any hope for tonight, or much of winter for that matter. 

[Spah1]

http://www.meteociel.fr/modeles/gfse_cartes.php?&ech=234&mode=1&carte=1

06 GFS says we are back in the game in 9 days (thats if it is correct!!!)

[Day 10]

4 minutes ago, Spah1 said:

http://www.meteociel.fr/modeles/gfse_cartes.php?&ech=234&mode=1&carte=1

06 GFS says we are back in the game in 9 days (thats if it is correct!!!)

Yes exactly, now your talking

If we get somewhere close to this setup then the whole region has better snow chances.

[Day 10]

Great run from the GFS!!!

[Backtrack]

18 minutes ago, Spah1 said:

http://www.meteociel.fr/modeles/gfse_cartes.php?&ech=234&mode=1&carte=1

06 GFS says we are back in the game in 9 days (thats if it is correct!!!)

9 days time? FI is about 2 days at the minute!

[captaincroc]

Just looked at the models for tonight's potential showers but it is looking marginal I think, Dew points around or just above freezing, -4 uppers. Anyone else have any thoughts?

[pip22]

6 minutes ago, Backtrack said:

9 days time? FI is about 2 days at the minute!

I agree with you on that!!

[frosty ground]

Hope your ready for your 1-2 cm of snow

http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/warnings/#?tab=warnings&regionName=nw&fcTime=1484265600

[karyo]

11 minutes ago, captaincroc said:

Just looked at the models for tonight's potential showers but it is looking marginal I think, Dew points around or just above freezing, -4 uppers. Anyone else have any thoughts?

Areas further inland and hills should do well. Coastal areas rain or hail.

However the showers look like having a decent intensity which should help.

[Spah1]

2 minutes ago, frosty ground said:

Hope your ready for your 1-2 cm of snow

http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/warnings/#?tab=warnings&regionName=nw&fcTime=1484265600

oh yes!!!! I'll get some more beers in

[gearbox1001]

Warnings now taken back to ice, let's hope Feb produces something. First winter where it's been cold nearly all winter but produced absolutely no snow.

[SparkleS]

Bloody wind woke me up this morning, 6 and 7 am it was quite severe, wheelie bin off down the driveway lol

[Day 10]

Showers set to increase during the day into the eve, hope is eternal!

[Day 10]

Found these for midnight til 6am

[Backtrack]

Showers are all fine and dandy, but the air temp across much of the region is 3-6C, dew points might be ok still, but it's too mild

[WillinGlossop]

1 hour ago, Ebony&Ivory7SH said:

Looking to go sledging with the kids on Saturday. Can anyone recommend somewhere decent? Maybe Buxton or Glossop?

Slopes in hadfield usually good bet.....

[pip22]

The pavements here are coated with ice and slush  this morning after an earlier Ice storm.  Expect few more wintry showers today/tonight if the Irish Sea gets its act together.