mick2me 3,033 Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 Its not here yet but, its forecast for the Midlands tomorrow! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
poohbear 1,360 Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 Hopefully for one day only...milder next week...if they're right of course. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted February 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 At the moment here it is -3.5C, whatever that is in english money. They used to say "its too cold to snow" Does it get too cold to snow or is that a myth. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
poohbear 1,360 Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 God knows who dreamed that one up.... -40 in some parts of Siberia...and they don't seem to be short of the white stuff. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mudgie49 401 Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 Hey Mick, it's time you became a 'snowbird' and spent your winters here in Florida.Yes it snows in those temperatures,hard fast and deep,as the ex Pat's living here up north will agree, Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted February 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 That would be nice. Unfortunately we have too many commitments here for long stays. -4.0C now We have a trip to Las Vegas planned for a bit later. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beefsteak 305 Posted February 4, 2012 Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 Just a myth, re it being too cold to snow. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted February 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 According to weather forecast, heavy snow coming in from the west Dodie will get it first, then Moobug Thomas Beefsteak EileenH MGReed & Caladave Me, then Fynger and others around the city 6 Inches forecast -6.3C low overnight -6.1C now Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ashley 288 Posted February 4, 2012 Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 guess the myth grew from fact to be really cold here we need clear sky, high pressure? so no snow clouds etc, when/ if they move in act like a blanket, so not so cold but snow falls? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
OLDACE 196 Posted February 4, 2012 Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 No snow or frost up here, I went birdwatching yesterday. the temperature must have been about 8 or 9c with no wind, I was able to see a Red Necked Grebe and several Slavonian Grebes on the sea, difficult to spot on a normal (windy) day. Today it is raining, but no frost overnight. The winters here are generally warmer than Notts, but it does get a little breezy sometimes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted February 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 Good point Ash, I remember the weather being arouind or just above freezing and the snow falling. This cold weather is coming down from Russia, like our current barrage of spambots. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted February 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 I actually judge the weather by the cooling towers of radcliffe power statiion which dominates the skyline to the rear of our house looking due south. It gives me a wind direction. If the steam goes straight up, I know there will be no change in the weather. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ashley 288 Posted February 4, 2012 Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 No snow yet, but ffffff freezing! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted February 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 Attenborough Nature Reserve was frozen over yesterday Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted February 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 Some very small snowflakes falling here. +0.5C Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ashley 288 Posted February 4, 2012 Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 We've been joking re the weather forecast saying snow due by 3pm, "haven't got a clue etc" but dead on 3pm big heavy flakes started to fall at R o T, only lasted about 20 seconds, but even so! looking forward to the thaw now,lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
piggy and babs 544 Posted February 4, 2012 Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 WELL JUST LOOKING AT THIS WHEN I LOOKED OUT THE WINDOW AND LOW AND BEHOLD SNOW NOT MUCH YET BUT ITS THERE. BYE THE WAY ASH NICE PHOTO OF IZZY, Quote Link to post Share on other sites
piggy and babs 544 Posted February 4, 2012 Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 COMMING HOME FROM A NIGHT OF CARD PLAYING AT MY SISTERS LAST NIGHT IN ARNOLD AND BULWELL DROPPING FRIEND OF _7.0C GOT HOME IT WAS MINUS 5.5C BLOODY COLD STRAIGHT UP TO BED AND UNDER THE DUVET Quote Link to post Share on other sites
.... 23 Posted February 4, 2012 Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 ...dead on 3pm big heavy flakes started to fall at R o T, Yes, credit where it's due. The Met Office and BBC websites forecasted 'light snow' at 3pm. Watched the first flakes coming down at 2.50pm and the first snow shower at 3.10pm. 'Heavy snow' forecast for 6pm. I'll go and dust down my sledge... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted February 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 Reasonably heavy snow here now, The road is covered Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mgread1200 141 Posted February 4, 2012 Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 Only one place to be tonight folks, couple of bottles on the ready central heating up high and the night locked out. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
poohbear 1,360 Posted February 4, 2012 Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 That's where I am every night,but without the booze. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beefsteak 305 Posted February 4, 2012 Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 Woke to a light covering (Not enought ot make a snowman) It's been 'gritty' snow all afternoon , still nowt to shout about though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted February 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 Very fine snow but coming down fast since this afternoon . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted February 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 Heavy snow here now, large flakes. The sky is full. Getting quite deep Glad tomorrow is Sunday not got to go out anywhere Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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