South West and Central Southern England Regional Weather Discussion 22/02/2018 Onwards

[jtay]

3 minutes ago, khodds said:

Thanks - where are you?

On the sofa.

[lettice]

Beeb and met sites have us down as sleet for now, but although not heavy is still snowing proper on and off.
temp is hovering now around -0.7c and dewpoint now has reached -2.4c

Have fed the birds about three times today, they are loving their extra servings

Edited March 2, 2018 by lettice

[Wilxy]

It just keeps on going wow! And possibly my 3rd ice day in a row!

[Mark Neal.]

7 minutes ago, Frosty hollows said:

I've got that now. Heavier than yesterday

Yes heaviee at moment than yesterday. Did pep up for 5 minutes yesterday around 5pm. 

[A.J]

Already a fresh cm or 2 of snow from this band....readily covering up todays evidence of frolicking in the back garden 

[John88B]

5 minutes ago, Andrew_WSM said:

Just had two in the front garden, not seen any for a long time 

I have about 50 red wings sat in the big tree at the front of my house. The're just part of an even bigger flock! Beautiful birds.

[jtay]

5 minutes ago, khodds said:

Thanks - where are you?

Sorry, couldn't resist...

Downton, South Wiltshire. Under this heavy bit.

[khodds]

1 minute ago, jtay said:

On the sofa.

Haha! No your location!!

[Man With Beard]

Steady snow for 2 hours now, alternating between light and moderate. Some suspicion of sleet in the lighter bits. 1.5cm extra fallen today so far.

[Mark Neal.]

Heavier now than yesterday! 

 

[karlos1983]

And that’s a rap I reckon! No more ppn I. Sight, next batch will hit when it won’t be favourable for snow. Those north west of me, enjoy!! ?

No sign of any thaw yet!!

Edited March 2, 2018 by karlos1983

[Nights King]

4 minutes ago, Gibby said:

I mentioned earlier it looked like it was orientating to the North and East of the SW. Good for points North and East of me as some of it could get very heavy. For us and SW patchy snow gradually dying out later.

The sad thing is it is the fat (technical term) flake variety of snow we missing out on I would have liked to have seen that.

Maybe we can clip a little heavier ppn before it all moves northwards.

[Timer]

4 minutes ago, Barbel said:

Snowing again now after freezing rain this morning, local River Coly photo attached too for your collective pleasure!!

 

 

Great photo - seen the river flooded but never frozen!!

[jtay]

Just now, khodds said:

Haha! No your location!!

See above.

Downton is about 6 miles South of Salisbury.

[karlos1983]

1 minute ago, Nights King said:

The sad thing is it is the fat (technical term) flake variety of snow we missing out on I would have liked to have seen that.

Maybe we can clip a little heavier ppn before it all moves northwards.

I think you’re doing rather well sir 

Edited March 2, 2018 by karlos1983

[khodds]

Just now, jtay said:

See above.

Downton is about 6 miles South of Salisbury.

We are on the southern edge, recon I’m going to miss out ?

[swebby]

55 minutes ago, Bring Back1962-63 said:

SOME PICS + FREEZING RAIN BACK TO SNOW WATCH FOR ALL OUR COASTAL MEMBERS

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THE GREAT FREEZING RAIN DEBATE AND AN APPEAL FOR A FREEZING RAIN WATCH AND A POSSIBLE CHANGE BACK TO SNOW PREDICTOR:

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Hi BB1962-63.  Yes the definition of freezing rain does seem a bit nebulous.  My opinion of true freezing rain, probably cos it was the definition i heard first when young,  is super-cooled rain droplets, it may start life as either snow or rain but by the time it reaches the ground it is liquid and well below freezing.  It is to my mind also by far the worse kind (not that the other forms are much better) as this is the form that can freeze instantaneously, even on non sub zero surfaces.  My experience of this back in the 80's was the "pimpled" sheet ice it left in it's wake which made walking, let alone driving on it impossible.  Here in Exeter last night seems to have been pretty similar to what you had in Exmouth, @Thundery wintry showers has already given some good details and i suspect here it was mainly a mix of sleet/ice pellets freezing on contact with sub zero surfaces - not that i was going to venture out to check.  Sounds like the IOW may have had some of the proper stuff.  Someone asked last night about a blizzard of freezing rain and i mentioned it is called an ice storm, if anyone is interested check out the Quebec 1998 ice storm on the web, footage of the destruction it did to the power grid is astonishing!

A word of warning in regards to our less intense affair and the possibility of more of the same over the next few days - If you are venturing out to enjoy the snow and have had freezing rain then please be aware trees may be holding surprisingly large amounts of ice.  If branches are weak, then they may be prone to falling due to the extra weight so be aware, as you would be in strong winds, if you are walking playing near trees/woods.

 

Edited March 2, 2018 by swebby

[khodds]

3 minutes ago, Nights King said:

The sad thing is it is the fat (technical term) flake variety of snow we missing out on I would have liked to have seen that.

Maybe we can clip a little heavier ppn before it all moves northwards.

We are going to miss it aren’t we? ?

not that I want anymore.. I’ve hurt my wrist when I stacked it coming home 

[Nights King]

1 minute ago, karlos1983 said:

I think you’re doing rather well sir 

Its like a hunger that gets you once you have seen some of the white stuff you just want more 

[MidnightSnow]

When is it supposed to change to a more Northerly direction? 

[Georgie]

Could we be hit from the west that heavy mass looks like it's getting closer?

[Nights King]

Just now, MidnightSnow said:

When is it supposed to change to a more Northerly direction? 

Already creeping north on a wwn I wish it was just heading west.

[karlos1983]

8 minutes ago, Nights King said:

Its like a hunger that gets you once you have seen some of the white stuff you just want more 

Lol yes, I’m the same I keep urging the snow to carry on (stopped now ☹️) 

My wife thinks I’ve got “issues” ? wait till it starts melting, then she’ll see issues lol 

Edited March 2, 2018 by karlos1983

[Mark Neal.]

Moderate snow falling temp down to -1.4c. 

[crazysnowcatz4]

sry posted in wrong area and can't delete

Edited March 2, 2018 by crazysnowcatz4