More snow and ice expected !!!!

[laser_jock99]

MET OFFICE

23 February 2006

Snow and ice are expected to be the main feature of the weather across southern Britain over the next 24 hours, as Met Office forecasters predict the cold weather to continue.

The rain, sleet and snow across England and Wales today will continue overnight with significant snowfall expected over higher ground, such as the Welsh mountains and the moors of south-west England.

Across southern England, snow showers are likely throughout the night and with temperatures close to freezing, widespread icy conditions are forecast for Friday morning where roads and pavements haven't been treated.

Head of Forecasting at the Met Office, Nick Grahame said: "The wintry weather should ease through Friday, but it will remain cold for the weekend. We are looking closely at the possibility of high-impact weather next week; a northerly wind could bring further snow for many".

The Met Office is working closely with other organisations such as the Highways Agency, to alert people to the risk. The best advice is to check the latest weather and travel reports over the coming days.
 
I'd like to know exactly what "high impact weather" is? Hail the size grapefruit maybe..........?

[laser_jock99]

Met Office update-

http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/europe/uk/warnings.html

EARLY WARNING OF SEVERE WEATHER

EARLY WARNING of Heavy Snow Issued by the Met Office at 12:00 on Sunday, 26 February

OVERALL RISK ASSESSMENT: The probability of disruption due to severe weather conditions in part of the United Kingdom within the next 84 hours is 90 percent.
This is the first warning of disruption due to Heavy Snow.
The Met Office is forecasting a very cold northerly flow to become established across the UK during Tuesday. This is expected to bring snow showers to many places. Areas most at risk are coastal and upland regions exposed to the northerly flow - in particular northern and northeastern Scotland along with some eastern counties of England. In these areas frequent heavy snow showers could bring accumulations of 5-10cm at times, with 30 percent risk of locally over 20 cm. In addition, some locally significant falls of snow could occur over parts of N Ireland and west Wales, especially on high ground. Strong winds are likely to cause drifting at times with blizzard conditions possible over high ground. Disruption to transport is possible and some roads may become impassable.
The cold, wintry spell is expected to continue for the following few days, with the possibility of persistent snow across southern counties. The early warning may be extended in subsequent issues as the risk becomes clearer.
This warning will be updated by 1200 tomorrow, Monday 27th February 2006.

[Budgie]

I'd like to know exactly what "high impact weather" is? Hail the size grapefruit maybe..........?

Na, high impact in this country is an inch or less of snow that brings the whole place to a grinding halt!!  

[TULL]

thats about right. one inch here last time stopped the busses

[Range Rover Blues]

Who gives a t*** about the south of England anywaym about time they had something other than all the sun.

Forecast is for rain and wind in Leeds :?

[Devon-Rover]

Well we only had a wee bit of snow.



Nothing too serious.

[Bush Tucker Man]

Well we only had a wee bit of snow.

Nothing too serious.

You lucky git!!

This was the most I saw on Friday.
On the way into Wakefield at 08:00, I could see for miles over to Saddleworth & Holme-Moss, but there's nothing there of note :(

[laser_jock99]

Met Office Update- Lookin' good!

EARLY WARNING OF SEVERE WEATHER

EARLY WARNING of Heavy Snow Issued by the Met Office at 11:00 on Monday, 27 February

OVERALL RISK ASSESSMENT: The probability of disruption due to severe weather conditions in part of the United Kingdom within the next 3 days is 80 percent.
This warning is an update to that issued at 12:00 on Sunday 26 February 2006.
The Met Office is forecasting frequent snow showers to affect Northern and Eastern Scotland, and extreme eastern England. Falls of between 5 cm and 10 cm are expected in places, with a 30 percent risk of 20 cm or more over upland Scotland. Northern Ireland, Northern and Western Wales, and parts of Southwest England are at lower risk with local falls of 5 cm and a 20 percent risk of 10 cm in upland parts. Disruption to transport is possible.
The wintry spell is expected to continue through the rest of this week. There is still a possibility of a prolonged spell of snow across some southern counties of England later this week. The Met Office will provide further updates this week.
This warning will be updated by 1100 tomorrow, Tuesday 28 February 2006, unless superseded by Flash messages.

[ELVIS]

well chuffed im pickin my landy 2morow from my mates. The work hasnt been done yet but she's still road legal could be a sickey tomoow aftrnoon

[laser_jock99]

Look out Scotland- now upgraded to Regional Flash Warning status!

http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/europe/uk/warnings.html

Blizzards, Drifting Snow & Heavy Snow!!!

[Manicminer]

I'm sure I've seen a warning for freezing rainovernight from Tuesday into Wednesday.