The New Year 'Snow!!!!' thread

[Puggit]

Just when the thaw was finishing off, at least a few more people will have learnt how to drive on snow/ice!



Despite the sensationalist headline, the general agreement is that next week is going to be cold. And with cold, comes snow!

Met Office Weather Warnings for Tues/Weds

[Silver993tt]

Yep, it's winter and that means cold weather. Quite surprising isn't it

[snorkel sucker]

just been for a walk and was discussing the fact that its about time we had a proper winter. still loads of ice and snow around, and cold temps with blue skies. its irritating that our country needs to be so worried about it all though.

if the cold is here to stay, i for one am looking forward to it. 8 degress and loadsa rain, or 0 degrees and blue skies and ice?? hmmmm.....

[RoadRailer]

SunderJimmy said:

utter drivel

Classy.

Thanks for such a well thought out contribution.

[EDLT]

Had a very light dusting here and thats it. Cheshire ftw.

[Oakey]

It's funny isn't it? We moan when it doesn't snow as it's not Wintery enough. Then it snows and for that first morning, when it's completely untouched and not been vandalised by hordes of kids, we love the stuff. After the first 24 hours we hate it again and wish it never snowed!

[sneijder]

I couldn't be arsed digging it out this morning, and it's just started to snow again :/

[skip_1]

sneijder said:

I couldn't be arsed digging it out this morning, and it's just started to snow again :/

You've used a shovel and buried your car haven't you?

Noticed you are in Norway, glad I'm not there if that's how bad it is!

Edited by skip_1 on Saturday 26th December 23:01

[sneijder]

Ahh, to be fair it's not that dramatic.

It's really up to the centre caps on the wheels, everything above that is dumped by the passing snow ploughs.

[KB_S1]

It is snowing here just now.
Quite heavily in fact.
Hmm, I need to head out for some work soon.

[GTIR]

KB_S1 said:

It is snowing here just now.
Quite heavily in fact.
Hmm, I need to head out for some work soon.

You win the "most obscure photo of car" award! (in your profile)

[sneijder]

I'll have a go at digging it out tomorrow, if it doesn't totally vanish.



In the absence of a vehicle I went for a walk this afternoon :

[Puggit]

Anyone got this snow yet? P!ssing it down with rain/sleet in Reading (this is how 'white Monday' started...).

I believe South/Mid Wales is due to get the worst of it.

[Jasandjules]

If Metcheck is right I may drown today... 10-12 inches worth of rain today?!?!!?!?

[RDM]

Puggit said:

Anyone got this snow yet? P!ssing it down with rain/sleet in Reading (this is how 'white Monday' started...).

I believe South/Mid Wales is due to get the worst of it.

Severe weather warnings for SW Scotland, NW England, Midlands and S Wales. I'm leaving for work
shortly, my journey being SW Scotland thru NW England, Midlands to S Wales...should be fun!
Still got 3-4 inches in driveway before I even start.

[Puggit]

RDM said:

Puggit said:

Anyone got this snow yet? P!ssing it down with rain/sleet in Reading (this is how 'white Monday' started...).

I believe South/Mid Wales is due to get the worst of it.

Severe weather warnings for SW Scotland, NW England, Midlands and S Wales. I'm leaving for work
shortly, my journey being SW Scotland thru NW England, Midlands to S Wales...should be fun!
Still got 3-4 inches in driveway before I even start.

[Huntsman]

No snow reports in nearly two hours?

[Morningside]

Huntsman said:

No snow reports in nearly two hours?

Remember, if it does not snow in the south east the TV does not bother to report it.
It only becomes a 'major' news story if it effects anyone within the M25.

Even local news is useless.

BTW: sneijder how does Norway deal with these conditions? I presume roads are always gritted or does everyone just get on with it?
And what about the rail service?

Edited by Morningside on Tuesday 29th December 11:58

[rfn]

No snow here yet.

BBC have changed their "Heavy Snow" forecast for today to "Light Rain".

[paulmurr]

Snowing rather heavily in Edinburgh now