South West and Central Southern England Regional Weather Discussion 01/12/2018 Onwards

[karlos1983]

2 minutes ago, Mapantz said:

You certainly did alright there Karlos. There was nowhere near that here! Roads had cleared by midnight and it was just ice/slush on the grass and verges this morning. It's virtually all gone now.

Wow really? Amazing what just 300ft does

[Mapantz]

Judging by yesterday's reports and what's happening now, the Met Office haven't come out smelling of roses on this one!

[Frosty hollows]

We got 11cm in total, and still have most of it. Hoping it doesn't clear enough for a harsh frost because frozen slush is the absolute worst to drive on and I'm on an early tomorrow. 

[TheJCInsights]

In Andover today it has snowed literally all day. Heaviest snow I have seen in my lifetime during the late afternoon too. Astounded the Amber warning didn't cover this area! Snowed almost for 24 hours straight.

[rh205]

It was nice to have snow down here but you've got to feel a bit sorry for the Midlands as in the days leading up to the event all the models were showing the front going up to their region. But it wasn't to be and was cruelly snatched away from them just hours beforehand. Whilst we were seeing upgrades they were seeing downgrades. Here's hoping we get another snow event before winter's out and the next one is a nationwide event.

[CheesepuffScott]

Just started snowing here again.

[Don]

Who needs the beast from the east when the pest from the west can deliver like today!! 

[James86]

Bit frustraighting down here in Southampton knowing what is happening about 20/30 mins away. Never know though, no one seems to have any idea what's happening/going to happen.

[CheesepuffScott]

The big heavy flakes have returned, probably for the final time tonight!

[That ECM]

What region is Basingstoke in? Want to see some pics 

[James86]

3 minutes ago, That ECM said:

What region is Basingstoke in? Want to see some pics 

Hampshire, between Winchester and Farnborough 

[Frosty1]

1 minute ago, That ECM said:

What region is Basingstoke in? Want to see some pics 

Must be in our region, central southern England. I’m just North of Basingstoke and we have heavy snow again here.  Started about an hour ago. Looking at the radar we are in a sweet spot at the moment.  The situation around Basingstoke is serious. Lots of people stuck in cars on M3 and surrounding roads.  M3 was completely blocked. 

[That ECM]

3 minutes ago, Frosty1 said:

Must be in our region, central southern England. I’m just North of Basingstoke and we have heavy snow again here.  Started about an hour ago. Looking at the radar we are in a sweet spot at the moment.  The situation around Basingstoke is serious. Lots of people stuck in cars on M3 and surrounding roads.  M3 was completely blocked. 

Yeah I saw. Friend put something on fb 3 hours ago and there was plenty then but must have loads more now. They are not posting photos in here tho. Maybe there is no snow nutters in Basingstoke

Edited February 1, 2019 by That ECM

[Frosty_wsm]

Here's an interesting and detailed video I've just watched about the 1946/47 winter, I seriously lost count of how many times he mentions about blizzards pushing into the south west! Pretty stunning to see how it all played out on the weather charts but at the same time utterly devastating impacts to the country which was still recovering from the war. 

 

Edited February 1, 2019 by Smartie
Forget to link the video... Doh!!

[Snow Of '78]

Always hated cold calls!

[Marcus71]

10 minutes ago, That ECM said:

What region is Basingstoke in? Want to see some pics 

Latest pic from Basingstoke. Still snowing heavily - seen nothing like this for decades.

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11 minutes ago, Snow Of '78 said:

Always hated cold calls!

BT Phone Snowme

[CheesepuffScott]

Got a new covering on the road (again), still coming down heavy

[Zephyr]

Just going through all the pictures have so many 

[Snow Of '78]

Roads were clear, could easily walk to work but still ended up with a snow day! Most of the snow melted by early afternnon.

[matt111]

Just some light sleety rain here now. DP probably too high and no intensity to the precip either. Almost no snow left on the ground now. 

[CheesepuffScott]

Snow still falling here but lightening. About another cm from that hour methinks

[Lyn-M]

With the exception of a few light flurries early afternoon, nothing more has come down here although the west edge of the blob has only been a few miles to the east of here.  Well over 50% of what fell overnight has melted and about to become ice.

[kent]

Have to drive down to Plymouth tomorrow from Poole for nieces wedding.   Can anyone from that area inform me of the conditions down there. Thank you.

[CheesepuffScott]

No, maybe it won't actually snow when I have to go voyage to the capital on the 16th... it'll feel like April. Promise!