South East and East Anglia Weather Discussion February 2021 onwards

[Captain Shortwave]

Just now, Tim Bland said:

Sunday morning yes, but long way to go with the cold spell after that ...

Yep, plenty of showers packing in once the organised band clear, enough for modest covering in most areas by the end of Monday and significant accumulations in favoured spots.

[TEITS]

Looks like 06Z GFS is picking up a wash streamer late sun/monday morning.

Extending all the way into Wales!

[LightningLover]

Must have slept a total of 3 hours last night!

[bluearmy]

3 minutes ago, Lauren said:

I do hope the heavy rain predicted for 12 hours before the snow doesn't hamper the snow laying too much.

Well if it’s a swift changeover rain to snow without a gap in precip falling to allow the ground temps to drop to zero then the wet ground is bound to reduce modelled accumulations a little.  And if you’re in an area thats showing modest accumulation then that could be a concern, yes .

[snowrye]

1 minute ago, LightningLover said:

Must have slept a total of 3 hours last night!

Be even less tonight lol

[Paul Sherman]

1 minute ago, LightningLover said:

Must have slept a total of 3 hours last night!

3 hours more than you will get tonight I bet lol

Might hit the sack at 8pm tonight and get up at 2am

[LightningLover]

Just now, snowrye said:

Be even less tonight lol

Indeed, I want to catch the very first sleety flake mixed in with the rain during the transition!

[HammerJack]

Amber warning updated!!

[Snipper]

5 minutes ago, Lauren said:

I do hope the heavy rain predicted for 12 hours before the snow doesn't hamper the snow laying too much.

If it snows heavily enough no problem. But if it then freezes it makes for very slippery conditions that are difficult to clear up. Slushy snow below goes rock hard. 

[Marie]

Hi guys , can someone tell me what our chances are here please ?  I had my C jab yesterday and I’m really poorly , just wondering if it’s worth me staying up tonight .Thanks in advance 

[HammerJack]

Just now, HammerJack said:

Amber warning updated!!

 

[Paul Sherman]

2 minutes ago, HammerJack said:

 

Yes things becoming clearer ref the changeover to streamer event setting up and hence the warning extention.

 

[David P]

I’m feeling hopeful about tomorrow, even though I live 500m south of tower bridge. Also a bit concerned about and rain today and tonight early not allowing the snow to settle. I’ve also wondering if the urban heat island effect, which often scuppers decent lasting snow cover here, will be less due to the pandemic - less people, traffic etc. I wish everyone

[Methuselah]

During the last half-hour, the wind has switched from SW, to NE, and now, it's back to SW again!

[Tim Bland]

12 minutes ago, bluearmy said:

Couple weeks ago I was taken by how the snowline changed either side of the A10 on my daily drive to Harlow 

perhaps karma will have it the other way around by Monday 

Was Just looking at google Maps and thinking we need to get to the other side of the A10 to get the sledge out tomorrow ... Any suggestions for good spots around Broxborn / Hoddesdon / Harlow anyone

[TEITS]

4 minutes ago, Marie said:

Hi guys , can someone tell me what our chances are here please ?  I had my C jab yesterday and I’m really poorly , just wondering if it’s worth me staying up tonight .Thanks in advance 

Sorry to hear that. My mum had the vaccine a few days ago which knocked her for six.

Personally I would get some rest as this cold spell will continue for at least 7 days if not longer.

[Tim Bland]

Not a big change ... 

[Hammer]

1 minute ago, General Cluster said:

During the last half-hour, the wind has switched from SW, to NE, and now, it's back to SW again!

Please continue to update us on this unusual weather.

[RJM]

5 minutes ago, HammerJack said:

 

One tick away from red warning! Likelihood just has to rate up by one point. So poss of red warning tonight when it's a few hours away maybe? Although Red for a Sunday during lockdown might be overplaying it as travel and movement limited

[Ols500]

1 minute ago, Tim Bland said:

Not a big change ... 

I thought they would extend the warning out to west london...

[Neilsouth]

Hopefully we get some good snow, family home is towards Herne Bay and my home is towards Sellindge!

[claret047]

1 hour ago, Ice Day said:

Having a hefty hail storm here, everything is going white.... not for the last time this week hopefully 

Where in Chelmo are you?

Up in north Springfield we have had  nothing

BTW I love reading your positive but at the same time realistic posts.

Kind regards

Dave

[Gonzolio Martinez]

2 minutes ago, Tim Bland said:

Not a big change ... 

Takes me from just outside the Amber to just inside it

[Essex Chelle]

18 minutes ago, Youcan'tbecirrus said:

Hoping we are in the firing line Chelle. This is from '87. 

Just seen on canvey Facebook group someone is making a killing on selling sledges!!! Now why did I not think about bulk buying off amazon yesterday lol

[john mac1]

3 minutes ago, Tim Bland said:

Was Just looking at google Maps and thinking we need to get to the other side of the A10 to get the sledge out tomorrow ... Any suggestions for good spots around Broxborn / Hoddesdon / Harlow anyone

High beach is great. Decent hill and a great tea hut selling pasties sandwiches teas and coffees