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Title: First snow
Post by: Manicminer on November 18, 2007, 12:09:11

There is a light dusting of snow on the highest ground.
Promise of some more for tomorrow morning.

Title: First snow
Post by: discowoman on November 18, 2007, 12:13:21

we have sleet here in the midlands

Title: First snow
Post by: Lord Shagg-Pyle on November 18, 2007, 12:36:54

Snow? What is that? Living in Hampshire, I am unfamiliar with the concept. Am I right in thinking that it something that very occasionally appears but then very quickly melts away to nothing, or is that my wages after her Ladyship has got at it? Hmm. Tell me more of this 'snow' thing!

Title: First snow
Post by: Edge on November 18, 2007, 13:13:48

Snowing now in north midlands.

Title: First snow
Post by: Disco Matt on November 18, 2007, 13:55:21

Snowing in Wales, but not sticking as it rained all morning!

Title: First snow
Post by: Llanigraham on November 18, 2007, 15:05:17

Currently snowing in Rhayader and more forecast for tonight

Title: First snow
Post by: Guardian. on November 18, 2007, 15:21:01

CANNOT BELIEVE IT, IT WAS SNOWING LAST NIGHT ABOUT 1/2AM HERE IN SPALDING, IT WAS ONLY IN THE AIR, BUT, THATS PROMISING.
HOPE WE GET A GOOD COVERING THIS YEAR.

Title: First snow
Post by: DaveS on November 18, 2007, 15:30:17

It snowed most of the afetrnoon here innShropshire, not sticking much though! :x

Title: First snow
Post by: Boggert on November 18, 2007, 15:37:17

Been out all day and it was raining... Looking for snow but no sign! :cry:

Title: First snow
Post by: Bishops Finger on November 18, 2007, 15:53:39

Been snowing here..now turned to sleet

Title: First snow
Post by: Silvery Thing on November 18, 2007, 16:02:16

Oi you lot.... where ever you are I want you to keep your snow as I don't want it down here  :shock:

I hate snow.... I hate snow.... I HATE SNOW :x

Title: First snow
Post by: Disco Matt on November 18, 2007, 16:42:55

Quote from: "Llanigraham"

Currently snowing in Rhayader and more forecast for tonight

Stopped here now, and melting! Hope the forecast is right, it might have a chance of sticking if the temperature keeps dropping.

Title: First snow
Post by: disco-v8 on November 18, 2007, 17:29:54

still snowing here up in stoke....

... starting to stick as well... just hope it gets better as the night goes on

Title: First snow
Post by: lee celtic on November 18, 2007, 17:30:13

well last night it snowed on Snowdon and it's still there  :shock:

With a bit of luck it will will be a bit lower tomorrow 8)

Title: First snow
Post by: laser_jock99 on November 18, 2007, 17:42:48

Well the Met Office have issued Severe Weather warnings....

http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/uk_forecast_warnings.html

so probably just a light dusting then!

Title: First snow
Post by: narked on November 18, 2007, 18:46:57

Currently snowing here. Not sticking though due to the water on the ground. If it continues overnight though it could stick, as it's bloomin' cold out there!

Typical, I get my head shaved, and the temperature drops right down...

Title: First snow
Post by: andyhubbard on November 18, 2007, 18:54:04

Supposed to be about NINE inch deep around Derwent area of the Peak District at the moment.

Title: First snow
Post by: gnasha on November 18, 2007, 19:18:44

snowing here in kettering right now and is trying to settle
and us with no motor :cry:

Title: First snow
Post by: The Landy Guy on November 18, 2007, 19:23:08

i had quite a large cover of snow on the skoda when i went to go into town this eve

Title: First snow
Post by: SimonHarwood on November 18, 2007, 19:26:04

It is snowing here, in South-East Leicestershire. :D And the road has now got a covering.

Title: First snow
Post by: adafish on November 18, 2007, 19:34:51

bloody typical......Betty won't start...and its time to play :cry:

Title: First snow
Post by: disco-v8 on November 18, 2007, 19:49:57

Quote from: "ada110crew"

bloody typical......Betty won't start...and its time to play :cry:

yeah tell me about it!!!!!

i SORN my truck at the beginning  of the month while i sorted a few things out with her

so got to wait till the beginning of next month before i can go play again, and its already snowing :(

Title: First snow
Post by: muddyjames on November 18, 2007, 20:33:50

It is snowing quiet heavily here and about half a cm on my car and a light dusting on the road and it is the stuff that crunches under your feet, not slush.

I am in Daventry / Banbury way.

I was over near Hereford today and we had 10mins worth of snow there at about 2pm.

Title: First snow
Post by: Cassillis on November 18, 2007, 20:50:13

Snowing and settling nicely here in the chilterns. Yeeha!!

Title: First snow
Post by: Mark_Solesbury on November 18, 2007, 20:58:26

Snow in Rushden...

Fair ammount too.. As usual they seem to have forgotten to grit!

Title: First snow
Post by: Thrasher on November 18, 2007, 21:18:55

Snow here in Northampton too! EEEK!

Just got out spa and looked out of window.....

Glad I fixed the heating yesterday  :shock:

Title: First snow
Post by: gtomo2 on November 18, 2007, 21:24:07

Snowing in swadlincote as well. Just hope it comes down nice and thick overnight so i can have a play tomorrow before i go to work. :lol:

Title: First snow
Post by: Mark_Solesbury on November 18, 2007, 21:26:28

Ive got to drive to leeds tomorrow..... :(

Anyone in Leeds know whats the weather is like there?

Title: First snow
Post by: muddyjames on November 18, 2007, 21:40:16

Quote from: "gtomo2"

Snowing in swadlincote as well. Just hope it comes down nice and thick overnight so i can have a play tomorrow before i go to work. :lol:

If it comes down nice and thick we will be sent home if the roads are too dangerous to drive down and push bins. I can play all day then! 5 tonne tirfor (hand winch) is already in the disco from tree stump pulling this weekend.

Can't wait to wake up now!! :lol:

Title: First snow
Post by: edy on November 18, 2007, 21:42:38

still coming down strong in the west mids (hode hill area) and sticking even to the wet ground. yessss!!!!!!! love snow, its brill for a good off-roading session :D

Title: First snow
Post by: madgaz on November 18, 2007, 21:46:54

Quote from: "Mark_Solesbury"

Anyone in Leeds know whats the weather is like there?

Well I'm in Bradford which is next door to Leeds (Like you diodn't already know that :lol: )
To be honest it is raining and it is freezing cold. :x
It has been 'trying' to snow but nothing to worry about yet.
Gonna be fun this year seen as I have moved into a new house with a steep exit from the cul-de-sac (so no gritters) and I have a rear wheel drive :lol:
Gonna have to get that 4x4 soon 8)

Dunno why though...what do we normally get? 3 hours of rush hour traffic because everybody panics/can't drive in snow and then it is gone by lunch time :x

Title: First snow
Post by: Bob696 on November 18, 2007, 21:48:47

Road is white over and things are struggling on the hill we live on. Must go check see if school is closed :-)

Title: First snow
Post by: narked on November 18, 2007, 21:51:16

Still coming down here, but it's only just about sticking to the fence posts. The ground is still too wet for it to linger :( Having said that it's not so much "falling" as flying sideways, so I doubt if much of it is actually coming into contact with the ground.

Title: First snow
Post by: Spacemud on November 18, 2007, 21:52:27

Travelled back from Cardiff today in the Multipla. Apart from LOTS of rain, everything was ok until we decided to go over Clee Hill to drop something off at Burwarton (apologies to those who aren't from the area).

Started up the hill and sleet turns to snow. By the time we get near the top we have had to stop for a Rover that has skidded across the road; and have carefully followed a Freelander (horsebox in tow), that was really struggling by the time we both got to the top. Back down the other side was driven 'gingerly' to say the least.

Back to sleet and rain for a while, then my 'navigator'  :wink: decides the road between Ludlow and Bridgnorth would be ok. So, up we go until we start slipping about on the road and I decide to turn back and take the well trodden route through Church Stretton and Shrewsbury.

Apparently it's 8" in Burwarton at the moment, and the tree in the back garden of my sister in law has broken from the weight of the snow.

Looks like the kids will be up on the hill sledging on an upturned car bonnet again!

Title: First snow
Post by: laser_jock99 on November 18, 2007, 22:03:15

Some guys in the Hilux Surf forum playing Clee Hill earlier today. Winter is officially here!!!!!!
(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h266/vixen_footwear/surf/DSC00082.jpg)
(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h266/vixen_footwear/surf/DSC00088.jpg)
(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h266/vixen_footwear/surf/DSC00095.jpg)

Looks like fun- not much on the ground here in Warwick though.....
(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f206/laser_jock99/WEATHER%20PHOTOS/Img_1266.jpg)

Title: First snow
Post by: Spacemud on November 18, 2007, 22:46:28

Clee Hill at 1pm ish.................

(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t285/Spacemud_photos/SP_A0081.jpg)

Title: First snow
Post by: The Landy Guy on November 18, 2007, 22:48:03

double that and thats what i got now!!!

Title: First snow
Post by: TDi90 on November 18, 2007, 22:54:36

Quote from: "Llanigraham"

Currently snowing in Rhayader and more forecast for tonight

yes it is YES it is!!!
Rob
p.s. or at least it wass this morning  :wink:

Title: First snow
Post by: cardiff_gareth on November 18, 2007, 22:57:33

Quote from: "Thrasher"

Just got out spa and looked out of window.....

LOL  :lol:  :lol:

A spa  :shock:  did you have cucumbers on your eye lids and wearing a white dressing gown as well  :lol:  :lol:

Title: First snow
Post by: Thrasher on November 18, 2007, 23:03:08

Gareth .... nah! I had to fish the kids out tho ;-)

They love it!

Title: First snow
Post by: Bush Tucker Man on November 18, 2007, 23:09:47

Quote from: "Thrasher"

Snow here in Northampton too! EEEK!
Just got out spa and looked out of window.....
Glad I fixed the heating yesterday  :shock:

We emptied ours for the winter last week

Quote from: "Mark_Solesbury"

Ive got to drive to leeds tomorrow..... :(

Anyone in Leeds know whats the weather is like there?

Wet & cold, that's all you need to know

Title: First snow
Post by: chiboy on November 18, 2007, 23:14:11

8) Still no rain or snow in centrel scotland as yet 8)

Title: First snow
Post by: cardiff_gareth on November 18, 2007, 23:22:21

Quote from: "Bush Tucker Man"

Quote from: "Thrasher"

Snow here in Northampton too! EEEK!
Just got out spa and looked out of window.....
Glad I fixed the heating yesterday  :shock:

We emptied ours for the winter last week

OMG - you two !!  :lol:  :lol:

Title: First snow
Post by: 666 on November 18, 2007, 23:24:49

Some snow over the peak district this morning! didnt expect that when i got out of the tent :shock:

(http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/l666mud/DSC00155.jpg)


(http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p130/l666mud/DSC00152.jpg)

Cheers

Mark

Title: First snow
Post by: martha focker on November 18, 2007, 23:29:37

just been up to the peaks at buxton and its really thick, yippee :lol:

Title: First snow
Post by: Bush Tucker Man on November 18, 2007, 23:30:41

Quote from: "666"

Some snow over the peak district this morning! didnt expect that when i got out of the tent :shock:
Cheers

Mark

The Radio 2 news at 19:00 said that the Snake Pass (A57 Manchester -Sheffield) was "Passable With Caution", due to snow :shock:

I've just checked the BBC weather, there's snow on the outskirts of Holmfirth now too (Hoo-rah!!, it's getting closer)

Title: First snow
Post by: 666 on November 19, 2007, 00:10:24

Quote from: "Bush Tucker Man"

Quote from: "666"

Some snow over the peak district this morning! didnt expect that when i got out of the tent :shock:
Cheers

Mark

The Radio 2 news at 19:00 said that the Snake Pass (A57 Manchester -Sheffield) was "Passable With Caution", due to snow :shock:

I've just checked the BBC weather, there's snow on the outskirts of Holmfirth now too (Hoo-rah!!, it's getting closer)

Getting closer?

It never stopped snowing from the moment i left Buxton till i was nearly home! when i got down to junction 10 on the m1 about 7.00pm it was almost blizard conditions! Got into Hertfordshire and its just sleet :(
Got to go home to Derbyshire soon :wink:

Cheers

Mark

Title: First snow
Post by: Thrasher on November 19, 2007, 00:17:45

rain here now

bye bye snow :(

Title: First snow
Post by: muddyjames on November 19, 2007, 06:04:12

snow all gone here now in Daventry  :cry:  :cry:  :cry:

Title: First snow
Post by: Disco Matt on November 19, 2007, 10:49:57

I went to a pub quiz last night. Usually it takes about 45mins to get to the pub, and as the snow appeared to have melted here I borrowed Dad's Saab (bit cheaper to run than my Disco, especially with diesel at £1.10 here).

Mistake!

It snowed hard all evening, and when we left the pub at 23:30 ish there was an impromptu snowball fight. I wasn't able to go over 40mph without sliding and had to turn the traction control off at one point as it wasn't coping (kept cutting the power off at the wrong moment). Got home at about 00:45. Next time, I take the Disco!