Kent, Home counties and south London general weather discussion 25/02/2018 onwards

[Mark]

It's gone quiet outside, but there is one final blast coming up on the radar and then winter will be done.

It's been fun!

[Daniel*]

I’ve done so well! 5cm today of fresh new snow and still it falls, some drifts of over a foot a surreal moment is this a dream? Usually is for someone in inner London. 

[snowrye]

Well,thats it folks,had around 3cm here,a nice way for the beast to finish,although I have moaned a bit,purely from an imby snow depth perspective,this spell has been pretty good,ive seen falling snow for 5 days,although weds and thurs was about 2 flakes an hour,but im counting it,laying snow,which,unless it melts overnight,5 days,3 ice days,icicles,shame the sun melted alot of what fell monday night,tues morning,so a wintry week at long last,looking forward to next winter,fingers crossed it will be epic

[Southender]

It's been a great week and we have had some good bants, pics, ups, downs, toys the lot. Such a shame that next week this place will have tumbleweed in it. Until the summer T-Storms...

It's been emotional folks, Southender signing off to enjoy the last proper snow day of the winter. 

[Memphis snow]

4 hours ago, stubbys said:

I'm phoning the military now to get you to the shop, running out of beer is no joke, getting serious now !

Panic over I have beer!!!

[Come rain snow or shine]

14 minutes ago, Memphis snow said:

I kid you not the house across the road from me has a 5ft icicle hanging from it, was going to get a photo of it but it’s above there bedroom window and didn’t want to get caught pointing my lens at it!!!??

 

Go on - be a devil

[Come rain snow or shine]

Just now, Memphis snow said:

Panic over I have beer!!!

Key!

[danm]

Great top up of snow. Added another 2-3cms here in north London. 

Still snowing lightly.

[Snowy Bob]

Proper covering. Folkestone. 

[kate1]

Yes, given that only a few weeks ago so many were bemoaning the fact that winter was over it's been pretty impressive, especially for March - I never want to hear it said again that late winter snowfall cannot deliver the goods! For some it has been awesome, most of us have seen several snowfalls - no complaints here. Hope everyone gets home safely tonight - see you all next November!

[lawrenk]

Well, as it seems it's all done for me down here, it's probably an appropriate time to reflect on a memorable week for the region. Yes, I've not done anything like as well as some others but I've seen decent, settling snow for the first time since March 13, so can't complain. The extreme cold will be the most memorable thing for me, particularly Wednesday and Thursday. I'm sure we've all seen enough to ensure we'll be back at the beginning of November to start off on another adventure!

I'd like to thank everyone, without exception, for making this forum such a fun place to spend time in. Special thanks to Steve M for all the invaluable updates and for having the patience to deal with all of us asking "is it going to snow in xxxxx?". 

Just a final thought, although there's been a few disappointments, I find it oddly reassuring that we humans still can't be exactly sure how it's going to pan out, even just a few hours before "an event". Let's face it, it would become boring if we knew with 100% certainty it was going to snow at 11.10am in 4 weeks time.

 

 

[snowrye]

Forgot to mention the freezing rain episode,which was amazing,as @Southender has said,its been brill in here,I love it,this thread has been buzzing,and everyone is brilliant,roll on some epic summer storms

[ajkwilson]

Sevenoaks now 

[throwoff]

An ok winter saved at the last gasp by the Beasterly!

Signature updated, it shall be some time before it changes again!

Think it is about time for me to begin my great annual exodus, I shall return around October folks. Until then, farewell and enjoy the weather.

[SnowBorder]

chucking it down here. beautiful scenes. Best cloud cover of the cold period. 

[craigore]

Bye bye Beast. Miss you already.

See you in 20 years.

It was a blast...

[Memphis snow]

3 minutes ago, Come rain snow or shine said:

 

Go on - be a devil

I’m not doing now it’s getting dark and the flash will go off?

[steveinsussex]

All done here, prob around 2-3cm's

[Great Plum]

Still snowing well - temp -1.9c, dp -2.9c here in Reigate...

[Big Dave]

That was awesome!   Finishing up now but great last hour of snowball fights and sledging with the kids!   Just what the Dr ordered. 

Must remember to change my tag line below after this week! 

Edited March 2, 2018 by Big Dave

[snowrye]

Another thank you to @Steve Murr,who has probably been inundated with questions this week,how long before we welcome the east anglia lot back lol

Edited March 2, 2018 by snowrye

[Hellboy]

Actually quite sad that this is the end of it. Been enjoyable posting again and reading everyone's posts and reports.

[Memphis snow]

It’s getting heavier now temp -1.4 at least it’s going out in style.

[stainesbloke]

2 minutes ago, FiftyShadesofSnow said:

See you next weekend for the potential SE Blizzard

Have a feeling we’re going to be sick of cold and snow by the time March is out

[Lauren]

It's still lightly snowing here. The snow I saw on Tuesday was out of this world. I have never sen it snow like that in my life. Didn't quite meet the totals of 2010, but very pleased with the offerings. Just wish it had cleared up a bit today so I could have seen my boyfriend, but will have to wait until next weekend now (goes away on business again on Monday).

 

I have some great pictures and a short video but they are all too big to upload/