South East and East Anglia weather discussion/Chat - 2nd February onwards

[Kent Blizzard]

I had a mass covering of extra extra hot peri peri on my nandos and oh my when mixed with the hottest chicken and peri chips it was hot!..but yummy ....thank goodness for Super Bock.

Rain rain rain, cold and annoying day tbh. Expecting much the same tomorrow, annoying as snow for Valentines would of been great and Mothercare profits would go through the roof in November  

Not impressed by the outputs, yet again more of nothing on the cards in terms of snow, let's hope spring does arrive a little sooner than expected.

Another Winter & another Winter that can go in the Archive dustbin with the previous two .Night All!

 

 

Edited February 14, 2016 by Kent Blizzard

[steveinsussex]

its pretty much a 'mass' of nothing though, been under it all night and its just the odd drip of something wet

[alexisj9]

41 minutes ago, steveinsussex said:

its pretty much a 'mass' of nothing though, been under it all night and its just the odd drip of something wet

Looks more like a mist here than anything else. 

[steveinsussex]

very close to full on snow here at mo, heavier burst of precipitation but mainly sleety rain with some flakes thrown in

[lassie23]

Had a mixture of rain and errr more rainI think it's time to say 'Winter is over' for the SE and anyone posting snow charts in here, should be arrested from now on. The long range models are showing snow for our region come November 23rd 2016 at 2.05am Still a chance of a downgrade

[tinybill]

1 hour ago, lassie23 said:

Had a mixture of rain and errr more rainI think it's time to say 'Winter is over' for the SE and anyone posting snow charts in here, should be arrested from now on. The long range models are showing snow for our region come November 23rd 2016 at 2.05am Still a chance of a downgrade

dont  give  up  hope!!  the  gfs  is looking good at the moment!

[SMU]

Morning all

definate mid Kent (& east suffolk ) streamer setting up!!

unsure of PPn type - heavy showers incoming 

s

Edited February 14, 2016 by Steve Murr

[anything-but]

Highest point of Cuxton here, shall be keeping a eye on Bluebell Hill *tho not got enough fingers to cross!*.

[snowfish1]

Steve Murr bound to be ice rain. Just had a hail shower. As a result, I got so excited I could have crushed a grape. Ridiculous lol

Edited February 14, 2016 by snowfish1

[Snoopie42]

 

Our neighbours got lucky, nice photo..... courtesy of @John Badrick lovely morning, clear blue skies, sunny 2.6c  Have a lovely day all 

[Captain Shortwave]

Just sunny skies here, though there is cumulus clouds to the north so maybe we might get some showers later perhaps.

Netweather radar showing a wintry mix in those showers over Kent.

 

Edit - @lassie23. I will go quietly...... 

Edited February 14, 2016 by Captain Shortwave

[NO LONGER POSTING]

Showers all rain over Kent wtf is with this winter.. Just move on please and allow some sun and warmth!!

Thought conditions would be good for snow and showers today and tonight but looks not to be case now!!

[samalllpop]

this year, i have had great patience with the weather, but now i finally give up and i admit winter is nearly over.... there is still a slight chance for something, however i won't hold my breath

Edited February 14, 2016 by samalllpop

[Ben Lewis]

Even the showers across Northern areas will be a wintry mix today so I don't hold much hope for us currently.

tonight however may prove a little more interesting with much more of a sleet/snow mix but again, better chance with elevation. As confirmed by TS on BBC weather this morning. 

Overall it's just a bit meh... A few snow flakes in the air if your lucky overnight but with sleet/rain around once again it's that word I hate... Marginal!! 

Please please please let Spring be warm and dry. 

[Ben Lewis]

Brother confirms, Raining NE of Ashford.. 

 

[Daniel*]

Chief Forecaster's assessment: The colder airmass already established across Scotland and the north of England will continue south to affect most other parts by Sunday evening. Showers will feed in on the north to northeasterly winds, particularly affecting the more northern and eastern parts of Scotland, along with northern England during Sunday daytime, but progressing further south into the north and East Midlands along with parts of east and southeast England during Sunday evening and overnight into Monday. Not everywhere will see the snow showers, but some may become aligned in bands from time to time, leading to the risk of some moderate accumulations of snow, most likely over northern Scotland and northeast England. Ice will also be a hazard on untreated surfaces, particularly between showers overnight, with those areas just inland from the coasts of eastern and southeast England at particular risk as the showers will fall as a wintry mix.

London snow shield fully operating...

[Methuselah]

So Daniel, the UK is turning into a smurf?

[crazysnowcatz4]

Amazing actually seen it snow , all be it very briefly in Canterbury,  now turned back to rain but hey , beggars can't be choosers.

 

[Daniel*]

The other bit to the warning 

Issued at: 

1045 on Sun 14 Feb 2016

Valid from: 
1055 on Sun 14 Feb 2016

Valid to: 
1200 on Mon 15 Feb 2016

Warning:

Showers of sleet and snow are likely at times during Sunday and overnight into Monday when they will also affect some southeastern parts of England, although the showers here will generally be a mix of sleet and hail near coasts. Accumulations of 0-2 cm of snow are likely in places at low levels, but locally 2-5 cm over hills and where showers become aligned in bands in the northeasterly flow. Ice will be an additional hazard overnight, particularly after showers. Please be aware of the potential for difficult travelling conditions.

This warning has been updated to extend the end time until midday on Monday, whilst also extending the warning area southwards across some central and eastern parts of England, chiefly for late Sunday evening onwards.

 

 

[NO LONGER POSTING]

27 minutes ago, Daniel* said:

Chief Forecaster's assessment: The colder airmass already established across Scotland and the north of England will continue south to affect most other parts by Sunday evening. Showers will feed in on the north to northeasterly winds, particularly affecting the more northern and eastern parts of Scotland, along with northern England during Sunday daytime, but progressing further south into the north and East Midlands along with parts of east and southeast England during Sunday evening and overnight into Monday. Not everywhere will see the snow showers, but some may become aligned in bands from time to time, leading to the risk of some moderate accumulations of snow, most likely over northern Scotland and northeast England. Ice will also be a hazard on untreated surfaces, particularly between showers overnight, with those areas just inland from the coasts of eastern and southeast England at particular risk as the showers will fall as a wintry mix.

London snow shield fully operating...

Well.. Maybe some showers might make it lol

[Snoopie42]

Predicted conditions tonight would be conducive for snow in our location.....

 

T850's look ok and the 528 Dam line covering all of the region.....

 

Dew point and suface temperatures look ok..... just need some precipitation......

 

High Res says yes to showers moving inland on a keenNorth / North Easretly wind.......watch this space! Fingers and toes crossed! 

[lottiekent]

Interesting! Can't believe how close we are to snow at the moment...dew point to just a bit too high.

Currently about 2c DP on my station and in that area all over the region.

 

Do we think they'll drop later? 

 

 

[Kent Blizzard]

Have to admit the meto update surprises me, great to see and hopefully some lucky ones will see something

[Snoopie42]

2 minutes ago, lottiekent said:

Interesting! Can't believe how close we are to snow at the moment...dew point to just a bit too high.

Currently about 2c DP on my station and in that area all over the region.

 

Do we think they'll drop later? 

 

 

Hi Lottie

Dew points will definitely take a tumble later if the current charts can be trusted. I think the key thing is whether we can get any showers that do form to penetrate suitably inland.....This will be a very localised event, some will get lucky, others won't!  Good luck and hope you get a wintry surprise, other than a harsh frost, come tomorrow morning!

[NO LONGER POSTING]

Nice too see a little light convection so far inland