North West Regional Discussion 30 Jan 2019 onwards

[Chris.R]

 The 12th air frost of the winter just begun. 

Edited February 2, 2019 by Chris.R

[Frost HoIIow]

Already -4.6C here. Low this morning was -5.3C so good chance of beating that if skies remain clear. 

[karyo]

2 hours ago, Had Worse said:

Sorry mate, been busy all-day. I need to plan a bit more for when you are free as my free time is limited to 15 minutes here and 30 minutes there.

Whos the chap in blue?

No worries mate. 

That's my long suffering husband who doesn't like the cold but I drag to the hills when there is a sign of snow.

[Mokidugway]

2 minutes ago, karyo said:

No worries mate. 

That's my long suffering husband who doesn't like the cold but I drag to the hills when there is a sign of snow.

Guy with you on plane ,you never introduced me ,lol

[carl1980]

-2.4°c dropping fast

[JeffC]

3 hours ago, Mokidugway said:

Was hoping to get up lakes today but snowed under with stuff

I AM in the Lakes lots of folk going up on the hills, but I had to stay close to barracks as duty leader this weekend. Complicated by my mother falling at her care home in Dalton and ending up with a broken hip. Now in Furness General for the duration with some fancy meccano in her...

Thank god we shelved the idea of taking her sledging!!

[Mokidugway]

1 minute ago, JeffC said:

I AM in the Lakes lots of folk going up on the hills, but I had to stay close to barracks as duty leader this weekend. Complicated by my mother falling at her care home in Dalton and ending up with a broken hip. Now in Furness General for the duration with some fancy meccano in her...

Thank god we shelved the idea of taking her sledging!!

Oh dear ,is she ok ,is she in the one in coronation drive ,we had an aunt in there can't remember name of place

 

[JeffC]

1 minute ago, Mokidugway said:

Oh dear ,is she ok ,is she in the one in coronation drive ,we had an aunt in there can't remember name of place

 

No she's in Staveley house, up the hill above the station. She's ok I guess went to see her yesterday, considering she's nearly 82, with advanced Parkinson's she is a tough old bird! She was groggy after a 4 hour op, but was still able to keep the nurses on point!!!

[karyo]

21 minutes ago, Mokidugway said:

Guy with you on plane ,you never introduced me ,lol

He had gone to pick up our hand luggage when you came over so he was not next to me then. 

The guy who was next to me when you came was just another passenger who was very chatty haha

[Mokidugway]

8 minutes ago, JeffC said:

No she's in Staveley house, up the hill above the station. She's ok I guess went to see her yesterday, considering she's nearly 82, with advanced Parkinson's she is a tough old bird! She was groggy after a 4 hour op, but was still able to keep the nurses on point!!!

Good to hear I know the place , just beyond the small Tarn  there is a farm that belongs to family member

[Mokidugway]

2 minutes ago, karyo said:

He had gone to pick up our hand luggage when you came over so he was not next to me then. 

The guy who was next to me when you came was just another passenger who was very chatty haha

Lol little old guy ,i remember 

[JeffC]

6 minutes ago, Mokidugway said:

Good to hear I know the place , just beyond the small Tarn  there is a farm that belongs to family member

Aye she has a corner room overlooks the pond and the field... best room in the whole gaff I reckon...small lounge next door and a largely glassed in veranda through that. I asked how far in advance can I book, just need a glass of wine and a book!!

[Mokidugway]

Its a good view apart from the dump of a farm

[Backtrack]

-2.5C, but doesn’t feel very cold out 

[JeffC]

2 minutes ago, Mokidugway said:

Its a good view apart from the dump of a farm

At least there's always something to watch !!

[Had Worse]

1 hour ago, karyo said:

No worries mate. 

That's my long suffering husband who doesn't like the cold but I drag to the hills when there is a sign of snow.

https://goo.gl/maps/7T3ZiWjFav92

From here in Old Glossop the path leads right up into the hills. On the way you will pass Mossy Lee. very scenic and not to hard a walk either.

[SP1986]

Still +1.0C here with a slight breeze off the estuary

[Mokidugway]

1 minute ago, SP1986 said:

Still +1.0C here with a slight breeze off the estuary

 -2 C  Here  good frost 

[karyo]

21 minutes ago, Had Worse said:

https://goo.gl/maps/7T3ZiWjFav92

From here in Old Glossop the path leads right up into the hills. On the way you will pass Mossy Lee. very scenic and not to hard a walk either.

That's good to know for the next time. Although it doesn't look like it will be soon.

[JeffC]

2 minutes ago, Mokidugway said:

 -2 C  Here  good frost 

Colder still here, water frozen so hard it would make an octogenarian bloke jealous!

[damianslaw]

Lakeland fells in full winter splendour today - had the fortune of being able to spend time in them today. Lots of deep powder knee high snow, made for tough going. Snow still lingering in sheltered areas at valley level, indicative of the level of cold that has descended on the Lake District in recent days, even Thirlmere had a bit of ice on it (last year it was frozen over still late March!).

Excellent winter walking conditions, but significant windchill.

Tomorrow unfortunately will bring a thaw, with snow to modest heights, perhaps a bit of sleety wet stuff valley level at first - was hoping we might see a few hours of snow here before turning to rain, but I doubt we will see more than a few snowflakes mixed in with cold wet sleet - quite a miserable prospect.

Outlook for next week very changeable snow reserved only for very highest ground, temps fluctuating, nothing overly mild, but generally quite mild overall.

Hoping we see a return of similar conditions experienced from mid February onwards, often late Feb is the best time for winter fell walking, longer days, generally calmer quieter conditions, with increased chance of northerlies and easterlies bringing sustained cold conditions, but not always...

[JeffC]

2 minutes ago, damianslaw said:

Lakeland fells in full winter splendour today - had the fortune of being able to spend time in them today. Lots of deep powder knee high snow, made for tough going. Snow still lingering in sheltered areas at valley level, indicative of the level of cold that has descended on the Lake District in recent days, even Thirlmere had a bit of ice on it (last year it was frozen over still late March!).

Excellent winter walking conditions, but significant windchill.

Tomorrow unfortunately will bring a thaw, with snow to modest heights, perhaps a bit of sleety wet stuff valley level at first - was hoping we might see a few hours of snow here before turning to rain, but I doubt we will see more than a few snowflakes mixed in with cold wet sleet - quite a miserable prospect.

Outlook for next week very changeable snow reserved only for very highest ground, temps fluctuating, nothing overly mild, but generally quite mild overall.

Hoping we see a return of similar conditions experienced from mid February onwards, often late Feb is the best time for winter fell walking, longer days, generally calmer quieter conditions, with increased chance of northerlies and easterlies bringing sustained cold conditions, but not always...

I'm actually hoping for a snow to rain situation, we've hit the doldrums snow wise in Coniston this far this winter. 

Hoping its more than a flash in the pan!

[Mokidugway]

Just rub it in ,couldn't get up there today owing to work stuff but I've been on holiday  so can't have everything 

[JeffC]

4 minutes ago, Mokidugway said:

Just rub it in ,couldn't get up there today owing to work stuff but I've been on holiday  so can't have everything 

Aye but from what I've gathered snow quite powdery snow and graft going uphill!

[Chris.R]

Wind has become very light and variable. Currently -3.0°C and dropping quickly.