Midlands Regional Discussion Jan 2021 Onward

[snowangel32]

3 minutes ago, Gord said:

It’s actually snowing quite nicely, just as well as it has during the other events we’ve seen this winter. But it’s that slight change in conditions that makes all the difference.

Gord just been to White Cross dont know if you know it and they have a good covering up there. It literally a 2 minute from me lol. Shows how close it is to be a nice snow event.

[dudleyweather1]

Wind and rain in Halesowen, complete wash out. 2c

[nobble]

Snowing more heavily now 

this is a key 20 mins now 

kids want to go sledging again

[andy_leics22]

10 minutes ago, Snowy L said:

Big blow to the MOs reputation this. There was absolutely no need to forecast widespread 2-3 inches of snow for something so uncertain. Yes they corrected it but the first warning should never have been published. Is it just me who thinks the MO peaked at around 2018, but they've been getting worse and worse since? Some absolutely shocking mid range forecasts the last few winters.

I don't know why they jumped the gun on this, either. There was far too much model disagreement for today, when they put the warning out on Wednesday/Thursday. I was never confident on the 4-7cm they were forecasting. Good job as well, otherwise i'd have been bitterly disappointed  

Same with Monday's possible event. They've gone for a snow and ice warning here for Northampton and I fail to see that materialising either. Most of the models go for a short-lived snow to rain event for the North Midlands. Not a chance here.

Edited January 30, 2021 by andy_leics22

[nobble]

The blizzard arrives

[Arctic Hare]

Cold rain here, not even a hint of sleetiness, 2.4 °C. Quite breezy too. Grotty all round. Would have been very happy with frost and sunshine, but this is just drab.

[snowangel32]

Thumping down of heavy snow now cars and grass White.

[Rich_T]

Cold, wet and horrible here, no sign of any snow on the Airport forecast either :

 

METAR TAF : East Midlands Airport, East Midlands England

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METAR TAF : Current weather observation and Forecast, East Midlands East Midlands Airport England

 

[WorldExplore]

Changed to Sleet/Snow

120m East Birmingham

[Fozfoster]

1 hour ago, nobble said:

That’s a start 

Up to 10% now  

[Matthew Gill]

Just can't make it's mind up here, one minute it's heavy rain the next it's snow 

[BarometerCat]

Still just sleet here, nothing heavy. Not surprised warning was cancelled for this area. It’s one up from rain to me so thats a thing

[andy_leics22]

Well, much to my surprise, we have snow here now not remotely close to settling on the previous 4 hours of rainfall, but, it's nice to see I'll take it at this stage!

[Midlands Ice Age]

Conditions are changing here too now..

Turned back to all small flakes snow (as reported at B'ham Airport).

Temp here has now dropped to 1.5C   (after 1.7C and then 2.1C earlier).

More important is that the dewpoint has now started falling to -1.2C. My wind chill has now dropped to -1.6C as well.

I think this bodes well for places further west than here for some snowfall this pm..

MIA

Edit now larger flakes and 1.3C.

Edited January 30, 2021 by Midlands Ice Age

[I remember Atlantic 252]

a lot of small flakes again falling, but raining as well

[MattStoke]

Warning updated for next week. Just Tuesday as cross the North Midlands now.

[Dancerwithwings]

Things are changing for the better  first of all my temps have dropped from 2c to 1.1c and it’s snowing, wet snow but it’s defo snowfall and the radar is showing that more pinks on offer now

But what I’m hoping is the heavier stuff to my south that is projected to be over me in an hour or so

[DIS1970]

Still a mixture here, won't be any need for a ruler - maybe to measure the depth of the puddles.

[Essan]

Starting to turn to sleet in Evesham now.   Not sure anything will settle even if we do get heavy snow later - had 13.5mm of rain this morning!

[Dibdabbers]

It's snowing here but not sticking..not sure what the few point is

[mr benn]

medium snow here now  - ground is very wet already tho 

[Polar Maritime]

Light snow with moderate bursts continue here, with a brisk Easterly wind, Only a very thin covering so far.

Temp 1c

Dp 0c

Wind chill -6c

[phil b]

19 minutes ago, Midlands Ice Age said:

Conditions are changing here too now..

Turned back to all small flakes snow (as reported at B'ham Airport).

Temp here has now dropped to 1.5C   (after 1.7C and then 2.1C earlier).

More important is that the dewpoint has now started falling to -1.2C. My wind chill has now dropped to -1.6C as well.

I think this bodes well for places further west than here for some snowfall this pm..

MIA

Edit now larger flakes and 1.3C.

Hi MIA, your dew point seems a little low, I've have it at 0.2C here, I tend to find with light snow it needs to below 0C for the snow to stick and around 0.8C ish with heavier snow

Edited January 30, 2021 by phil b

[shunthebartlett92]

If anyone can make a snowman out of what we have in store today i'll be very impressed

[Dancerwithwings]

7 minutes ago, shunthebartlett92 said:

If anyone can make a snowman out of what we have in store today i'll be very impressed

I love a challenge