South West and Central Southern England Regional Weather Discussion 03/03/2018 Onwards

[jtay]

15 minutes ago, karlos1983 said:

I’m having serious BBQ withdrawals, carried away is exactly what I intend to do! Its like spring proper out there today!

I was in a great mood Until I walked into the office this morning to find a pipe has burst and now there’s an inch of water everywhere, only had carpets laid 3 months ago, some equipment and interior damage ?  

happy bloody Monday ?

I spent 5 hours on Saturday having fun with a blocked pipe on our Septic Tank. So don't worry. There's always someone worse off.

 

[Andy Bown]

1 hour ago, warmintim said:

Steady - lets not get carried away! My father refers to 'Warminster Dress', which is wearing shorts, usually with jumpers and hats, at all times of the year. I nearly reached for the shorts yesterday!

Lol so did I, by 2pm I wished I had!

[Leon1]

Car roof temperature is 19 degrees c ?

[matt111]

1 hour ago, Leon1 said:

Car roof temperature is 19 degrees c ?

My station showed 19°C yesterday. Ok so it was inside at the time as I was sorting out a problem with it. 

[jethro]

7 hours ago, jy said:

Reports suggest Red Kites only found in the Chilterns in Southern England,so a day out to see these birds is in order.

Saw my first one ever a couple of weeks ago when going down to Poole (just past Spetisbury) hubby nearly had a heart attack at my excited squeal. Apparently they are also nesting in Cheddar Gorge and are quite often seen flying on the Mendips, haven't been lucky enough to see one yet. So nice to see them make a come back.

[Loadsa2000]

17 minutes ago, jethro said:

Saw my first one ever a couple of weeks ago when going down to Poole (just past Spetisbury) hubby nearly had a heart attack at my excited squeal. Apparently they are also nesting in Cheddar Gorge and are quite often seen flying on the Mendips, haven't been lucky enough to see one yet. So nice to see them make a come back.

Plenty in Wales

 

[Loadsa2000]

If you are into the birds this is a visitor to the garden during the snow

 

[jethro]

5 minutes ago, Loadsa2000 said:

Plenty in Wales

 

Lucky you. Commonest raptor around here are Buzzards, of which there are thousands, sat outside yesterday and a pair flew down the garden about 15ft off the ground then peeled away and parted, one going left, the other right, it was like a feathered Red Arrows display. Not so keen on them when they were killing next doors doves, not because I was overly fond of the doves, nor soft enough to not know they're a predator but I just wished they killed them before eating the breast off them, had to put quite a few out of their misery that I found still alive in my garden.

[jethro]

8 minutes ago, Loadsa2000 said:

If you are into the birds this is a visitor to the garden during the snow

 

Sparrowhawk? Or Kestrel?

Edited March 26, 2018 by jethro

[Loadsa2000]

Just now, jethro said:

Sparrowhawk?

yes, was bored happily taking pictures of Fieldfares and everything else when this happened. Thrush was there one second. got the before picture to go with the after one above

[jy]

Thanks jtay,just as I and Abdul my trusty guide were going to be roped together going up the north face of the Chilterns,theres some on my doorstep,are they anywhere near Josefs dodgy burger bar,if so I could meet them for lunch lol

[Dorsetbred]

Jeepers it was a belter of a morning, really warm out in the garden where a very light cooling breeze was welcomed. This afternoon we have cooled rapidly from the peak of 15.C as the high cloud rolls in ahead of tonight's rainfall..

Edited March 26, 2018 by Dorsetbred

[jtay]

35 minutes ago, jy said:

Thanks jtay,just as I and Abdul my trusty guide were going to be roped together going up the north face of the Chilterns,theres some on my doorstep,are they anywhere near Josefs dodgy burger bar,if so I could meet them for lunch lol

They seem to have taken a liking to the fish farm, between Downton and Charlton; but there's no guarantee you'll see them.

Will keep you posted.

[Cheese Rice]

Heavy snow for SW England going by the latest EURO4

 

[jethro]

4 minutes ago, Cheese Rice said:

Heavy snow for SW England going by the latest EURO4

 

John Hammond on the local BBC news just said 'chance of the odd snowflake' for Wednesday. Personally, I hope he's nearer the mark than EURO 4.

[Leon1]

58 minutes ago, jethro said:

John Hammond on the local BBC news just said 'chance of the odd snowflake' for Wednesday. Personally, I hope he's nearer the mark than EURO 4.

Met Office just going for lots of sleet for me.

[Leon1]

Woooah! Hirlam from the MAD thread: Snow Snow Snow.

[khodds]

Oh god no! No no no no just no. 

 

YES?!  

 

[Leon1]

Not gonna lie, but I do feel like it's only upgrading from here lol! Use this against me tomorrow evening!

Edited March 26, 2018 by Leon1
cause i can (typo)

[EllyTech]

5 minutes ago, khodds said:

Oh god no! No no no no just no. 

 

YES?!  

 

Khodds-

 

Lol. 

It's been a lovely sunny day today.

No snow, no no no. 

[CheesepuffScott]

Met saying just sleet Wed afternoon! (for me)

Edited March 26, 2018 by CheesepuffScott

[matt111]

Only shows rain for here. 

[jy]

This is now beyond a joke even by BBC standards...on here colder.....mad thread.....its getting colder.....Fifi La Phlange on South Today at 6 50 tonight.....wet and mild

[matt111]

Just now, jy said:

This is now beyond a joke even by BBC standards...on here colder.....mad thread.....its getting colder.....Fifi La Phlange on South Today at 6 50 tonight.....wet and mild

Say no more...

Will be interesting to see if they change their tune if things stay as they are into tomorrow as they should be more detailed about Wednesday.

[CheesepuffScott]

I don't care as long as it's nice and warm last week of May, booked a trip to Weymouth! lol