SE and East Anglia general weather discussion 11/02/2018 onwards

[CK1981]

15 minutes ago, Surrey said:

Evening CK, yes, Thames Valley could do very well again though lots of other places will do very well if you catch one of these streamers. 

Pretty tired this evening from work as the cold kicked in with the wind earlier it drains you. That's just the beginning.. 

I don't think I've ever seen what we are about to enter being shown next week. Showers go from Sunday night and lasting most of the week before something very very special may happen.. 

 

I’m in the same boat as you when it comes to streamers, but what amazes me is the depth of cold. When was the last time we saw sub -10hpa in our neck of the woods for several days.....maybe 2010?? Now add lower pressure to the south and a good easterly profile. I’m betting this streamer won’t be a perfect straight line. I think it’ll be a larger area of snow moving east to west across the region. The UHI effect might also boost precipitation to the west of the capital.

[Biggin]

6 minutes ago, Snowflake Queen said:

I don’t want power Daniel   .... I want pure white ,deep , crunchy under the foot snow ! Snow you can play with ... yes it’s a tall order so please Mother Nature don’t disappoint 

Me too

[Chris101]

3 minutes ago, Daniel* said:

Only powder next week for all....  I'm so excited and rightfully so....

Good on ya mate, we've worked damn hard for it 

[danm]

2 hours ago, essexweather said:

What the hell have they done to BBC Weather these days. Just dreadful.

National forecast at 6.27pm said 'Wintry showers next week' and no mention of the weather warnings in place.

Has the new provider told presenters to dumb down forecasts? No wonder why so many forecasters are jumping ship back to the Met Office.

Very true. In the national broadcasts they don’t seem to be talking it up apart from saying next week very cold with snow in places. No mention either of the Met Office warnings.

At least Chris Fawkes (BBC weather presenter) is making more of a big deal about it on Twitter:

 

Edited February 23, 2018 by danm

[DAVID SNOW]

5 minutes ago, Snowflake Queen said:

I don’t want power Daniel   .... I want pure white ,deep , crunchy under the foot snow ! Snow you can play with ... yes it’s a tall order so please Mother Nature don’t disappoint 

Powder to the people!

[Sno' problem]

7 minutes ago, Snowflake Queen said:

I don’t want power Daniel   .... I want pure white ,deep , crunchy under the foot snow ! Snow you can play with ... yes it’s a tall order so please Mother Nature don’t disappoint 

All dictators start off by saying they don't want power... 

(EDIT: Sorry, couldn't help myself)

Edited February 23, 2018 by Sno' problem

[Flaked Queen]

Just now, DAVID SNOW said:

Powder to the people!

Keep your powder ,and I will raise you my crunchy ... here comes someone with a crunchy bar pic 

[CK1981]

On a serious note, the east of the region could see some substantial snow accumulations. I know we all want this, but don’t forget the elderly and vulnerable.

I’m not expecting much here in east berks.....to start.

The only surprise so far has been the low DPs

 

[Flaked Queen]

1 minute ago, Sno' problem said:

All dictators start off by saying they don't want power... 

You can shut it mr sno or I won’t share my lamp post info 

[Sno' problem]

2 minutes ago, Snowflake Queen said:

You can shut it mr sno or I won’t share my lamp post info 

I need you (and especially your lamp-post)!  You are my designated lamp watcher!

Edited February 23, 2018 by Sno' problem

[Flaked Queen]

1 minute ago, Sno' problem said:

I need you (and especially your lamp-post)!  You are my designated lamp watcher!

Your only using me for my lamp post 

[WeatherMoose]

I can feel the snow brewing!  

[Speedbird]

1 minute ago, Sno' problem said:

I need you (and especially your lamp-post)!  You are my designated lamp watcher!

I've recently has LED lighting put in - was a bit sceptical at first but it's great for watching snow at night

 

[lottiekent]

26 minutes ago, Crystal Memories said:

Same as Deal lol looking forward to seeing these showers curve around us 

I really don’t think any area will miss out in east Kent. This feels like the run up to the February 2010 snow streamer we had locally but 10 times better!

[DAVID SNOW]

5 minutes ago, Snowflake Queen said:

Keep your powder ,and I will raise you my crunchy ... here comes someone with a crunchy bar pic 

And I raise you Linda Lovelace...

[Sno' problem]

3 minutes ago, CK1981 said:

On a serious note, the east of the region could see some substantial snow accumulations. I know we all want this, but don’t forget the elderly and vulnerable.

I’m not expecting much here in east berks.....to start.

The only surprise so far has been the low DPs

 

It is still very much hit and miss for the inland areas of our region, plus the coastal areas might suffer slightly from the warmth of the sea. That is probably why places like Dover, Deal etc are not within the MetOffice warning areas.

[Flaked Queen]

Just now, Speedbird said:

I've recently has LED lighting put in - was a bit sceptical at first but it's great for watching snow at night

 

Ours is a Blackpool light type now too so I’m hoping I can see the snow better in it ... soon find out I guess 

[bobbydog]

14 minutes ago, Snowflake Queen said:

I don’t want power Daniel   .... I want pure white ,deep , crunchy under the foot snow ! Snow you can play with ... yes it’s a tall order so please Mother Nature don’t disappoint 

you DO want power!

[fluid dynamic]

my nearest lamp post now has an uber powerful LED lamp. I will see snow that's microscopic 

[Flaked Queen]

Just now, bobbydog said:

you DO want power!

Let it go .... 

[Speedbird]

Just now, fluid dynamic said:

my nearest lamp post now has an uber powerful LED lamp. I will see snow that's microscopic 

yes, that's what I have - great at picking up snowflakes and can't wait to see next weeks blizzard

 

[stainesbloke]

1 hour ago, CK1981 said:

I’ve not been on here for a while because I let my emotions get carried away with me, and got annoyed about posts directed at me which I should have ignored. I would like to apologise to Paul Sherman. I think I have a lot to contribute to the group and would love to be included once again.

Welcome back, CK  You’ve come back at a pretty interesting time! This upcoming spell reminds me of the classic E’ly episodes that will always live in my memory (‘87, ‘91 for example). You certainly do have lots to contribute here, don’t let the weather get to you too much. Living here, you get used to disappointment!

Edited February 23, 2018 by stainesbloke

[Flaked Queen]

2 minutes ago, DAVID SNOW said:

And I raise you Linda Lovelace...

Well I’m deffo not posting any pics of her name I looked up on google 

[Sno' problem]

2 minutes ago, Snowflake Queen said:

Your only using me for my lamp post 

Hahahaha! Never!

 

2 minutes ago, Speedbird said:

I've recently has LED lighting put in - was a bit sceptical at first but it's great for watching snow at night

 

I might have to do something along those lines over the weekend.

[CK1981]

1 minute ago, Sno' problem said:

It is still very much hit and miss for the inland areas of our region, plus the coastal areas might suffer slightly from the warmth of the sea. That is probably why places like Dover, Deal etc are not within the MetOffice warning areas.

I agree, but I think Dover and Deal will be ok because of the low uppers.

Back in 1997, when I was doing my A Levels, I remember an easterly bringing continuous light snow. Maybe we’ll see this ...