The Midlands Regional Weather Discussion 19/01/2018 Onwards

[davehsug]

13 minutes ago, MattStoke said:

That North Westerly back in December was the coldest and snowiest I have seen in my lifetime. Used to hate north westerlies. They do nothing for London. 

You should have been around here in the 70s & 80s they really delivered then. We received over a foot in December 1981 and 6 inches was regular. It's been one of my disappointments that North Westerlies just aren't as cold as they used to be, often bringing sleet & rarely settling snow.

[davehsug]

Just now, RobR said:

What depths do we have in Stoke. I'm in Amsterdam where we had snow Friday but it's been brutally cold in the wind but face temp was 5c. It doesn't feel like that for sure!

 

I think it depends where you are. I have just a covering in Bucknall, but Matt in Longton seems to have a cm or 2.

[MattStoke]

About 2 cm on my wheelie bins. Might be a bit more on fields and laws. Looks like more showers are moving this way from the Cheshire Gap. Got to be up at 6am to got to work but don't want to miss any falling snow!

[syed2878]

 sno showers this evening left a nice covering on floors bins and cars though snow was forecasted to settle mainly on high ground it was good too. see a covering of snow at lower level too.  we in the West Midlands did quite well this winter for snow  let’s hope there’s more to come before the end of the winter.

[shaky]

00z gfs still looking good for tomorrow afternoon for snow!!infact looks like snow for the whole of the midlands come 1pm in the afternoon compared to yesterdays 18z!!moderate to heavy precipitation aswell!!

[weirpig]

52 minutes ago, shaky said:

00z gfs still looking good for tomorrow afternoon for snow!!infact looks like snow for the whole of the midlands come 1pm in the afternoon compared to yesterdays 18z!!moderate to heavy precipitation aswell!!

It is. Pity though the other hi res models are poor. Band breaks up and bits that do make it is rain 

[snowstorm27x]

9 minutes ago, weirpig said:

It is. Pity though the other hi res models are poor. Band breaks up and bits that do make it is rain 

Yh beep and Met both say sleet early morning and afternoon turning to rain by evening. Gfs chart is the only hope but i think the other high res charts have been way better this winter so not expecting much tomorrow other than sleet here.

[The Wolf]

Game over for tomorrow by the looks of it. Both MET and BBC show a horrible day with cold rain or sleet. To add insult to injury I awoke to snowmageddon of a few frozen flakes on the bin! This week looks crap to be honest.

[I remember Atlantic 252]

Snow looks great, but expect a full thaw, 12th Feb, too late now for no thaw, high sun also, where as 2 months ago, snow stayed all day

[Staffordshire]

Really noticed a difference travelling from Gentleshaw to Lichfield this morning, much more snow cover up in Gentleshaw compared to Lichfield where it is more of a slushy mess.

 

Looked very nice in Gentleshaw though.

[Midlands Ice Age]

Just watched the BEEB with Matt.

Tomorrow they have the signs of a 'circulation' developing on the front to the SW, which crosses over us in pm.

They suggest that the sleet  will turn to snow before dieing out later.

We can but hope, after all it is the BBC! 

Todays figures.

Min -2.4C, currently -0.6C, dp -3.4, with a lovely pale blue sky, and a few aeroplane trails..

I'll do the reverse physcho trick. No sign of any showers today!! 

MIA

[Eye to the sky]

Morning all,a beautiful day here with clear skies a hard frost and a surprise dusting of snow from overnight showers.All eyes are on tomorrow now.As usual it's very boarder line to if we will get any snow.But here's hoping.Have a great day folks.

[shaky]

Gfs still suggests snow tomorrow for all of us!!front is held back slightly aswell!!could be wrong but thats the only bit of interest at the moment in an otherwise dire model output for the next couple of weeks!!yeh there is interest but seems to be stuck in what seeems like forever now!!

[nobble]

Really surprised how little snow there was west of my house, once through bloxwich then essington , down the m54 and through onto shawbury there was no sign of any snow !! And there was approx 2cm by me . 

Lets hope for tomorow for a bit more ??❄️❄️❄️

[weirpig]

Just as i was about to Through the towel in for Tuesday.  The Arpege  gives us a snow fest.  those pesky models.  Lol Backed up by the ICON

Edited February 12, 2018 by weirpig

[shaky]

2 minutes ago, weirpig said:

Just as i was about to Through the towel in for Tuesday.  The Arpege  gives us a snow fest.  those pesky models.

Yup and the arpege didnt have anything before which makes me think gfs has this one!!its been really consistent with tomorrows snowfall aswell!!midlands is defo a good place to be tomorrow!theres cold air ahead and behind the band!

[weirpig]

Just now, shaky said:

Yup and the arpege didnt have anything before which makes me think gfs has this one!!its been really consistent with tomorrows snowfall aswell!!midlands is defo a good place to be tomorrow!theres cold air ahead and behind the band!

Icon is also similar mate    a very good year this year

[cheshire snow]

Warnings issued says no

Unless you live NI and Scotland.Manchester airport TAF indicating rain as well

C.S

[weirpig]

13 minutes ago, cheshire snow said:

Warnings issued says no

Unless you live NI and Scotland.Manchester airport TAF indicating rain as well

C.S

They are still updating at the moment   Its a warning for rain further south.   something to keep an eye on anyway   We shall as the day progresses.

Edited February 12, 2018 by weirpig

[shaky]

Hmmm no warnings!!its all very confusing!!but i guess no warnings mean its gona snow then??

[weirpig]

11 minutes ago, shaky said:

Hmmm no warnings!!its all very confusing!!but i guess no warnings mean its gona snow then??

Euro 4  still having none of it.    Probably more of a sleety mix   

[WalsallWeather123]

BBC Video forecast showing rain from about 07:00 to 09:00 and then snow until 12:00/13:00 around Birmingham

[Sparkiee storm]

I think the BBC are very unsure about the Midlands for tomorrow, as I have not heard them mention Midlands yet, all I have heard, is North England snow, and south sleet or rain, but no mention of us, correct me if I'm wrong or anyone has heard mention of the Midlands on BBC?? 

[shaky]

2 minutes ago, Sparkiee storm said:

I think the BBC are very unsure about the Midlands for tomorrow, as I have not heard them mention Midlands yet, all I have heard, is North England snow, and south sleet or rain, but no mention of us, correct me if I'm wrong or anyone has heard mention of the Midlands on BBC?? 

I get that feeling aswell that they dont know whats gona happen!!man i hope it snows so much that they have egg on their faces!!theyve been puttin warnings out for nothing recently and when the model like gfs actually shows snow for us tomorrow they dont put one out (yet)!!gona be interesting!

[Sparkiee storm]

Hopefully it will be snow, it can be a good thing that they don't say anything and yeah like others have said let see if they see anything as the days progresses  

Edited February 12, 2018 by Sparkiee storm