Weather forecaster forcasting wet snow!
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I thought you maybe amused by an email I've sent to an ITV weather forecaster after hearing him forecast wet snow earlier. Yes, I was bored as I'm at home recovering from injury at the moment! WET SNOW - what the funk?!
Here it is -
It would be much appreciated if this email could be forwarded directly to Jon Mitchell, Calendar's (and the UK's, in my opinion) premier weather forecaster. I did guess his email address, therefore it could be wrong. Thanks.
Hi Jon,
I hope you are well. I will start by saying that I have enjoyed your cheery weather forecasts for many years now and have always found your reports to be fairly accurate. For this I would like to express my gratitude. If I ever see you out in Leeds or Bradford I would love to buy you a pint and have a chat! You should be able to spot me as I am usually wearing one of my pink or yellow 'I love Jon Mitchell' t-shirts! Only joking, I don't really have such t-shirts in my wardrobe! Although, saying that, I have now put thoughts into my mind about getting such t-shirts printed! Hmmm. Anyway, I digress.
I have some questions for you, I hope that you do not mind. After seeing your weather forecast during the Calendar news report this evening (12th January) I was rather confused to hear you forecast 'wet' snow.
I, like much of the nation, love to discuss our wonderful climate and sometimes I attempt to predict our upcoming weather conditions, which tends to be rain, much to my despair. Unfortunately though, I would not describe myself as a meteorologist and have never worked for the UK Met Office (unlike you did when you left school in 1978, according to Wikipedia). Speaking from personal experience though, I can categorically state that all the snow I have seen fall from our Lord's sky is what I would consider wet. Therefore, I am now confused.
Now, I am only 24 years of age, therefore my relative inexperience in 'weather watching' and my lack of knowledge regarding the meteorological principles (which you no doubt were taught by the Met Office) may explain my confusion. I am sat here now, after watching your weather forecast, and I have many questions for you, Jon. Maybe you could provide me with some answers?
Ok, here goes.
Does 'dry' snow exist? Have I missed the 'dry' snow? What is 'dry' snow? How is 'dry' snow in comparison with 'wet' snow? Is it simply drier than 'wet' snow? Maybe it's a different texture and colour? How long does it take to melt 'dry' snow? Can 'dry' snow even be melted? Has global warming and the climate change we have experienced in the past decades put an end to the 'dry' snow? Is 'dry' snow any warmer or colder than 'wet' snow? Will we ever see such a phenomenon again? Should we fear 'dry' snow? If the 'dry' snow appears again will it harm the polar bears? Are Greenpeace aware? Could the arrival of future 'dry' snow create even more chaos across the country than our recent spate of 'wet' snow? Can I seek governmental advice? How should we protect ourselves, Jon? Are we in danger? Are you currently engaged in discussion with other weather forecasters and the Met Office regarding 'dry' snow?
My mind is now spinning like a feather blowing in a storm experiencing gale force winds, Jon. As I am sure you can appreciate, your forecast has created many questions and doubts in my mind. I would much appreciate a response from yourself regarding the above questions as I feel, due to your experience and knowledge, you would be able would put my delicate mind at ease and allow me to concentrate on other, more pressing matters and engagements.
I did ask my Mum and Stepfather to explain what you meant by the term 'wet' snow but they were unable to provide me with the answers that I seek. They were also unaware of any 'dry' snow ever falling from our skies. But, like me, they are not experts on our weather conditions. Therefore, they were about as much use to me as an umbrella during a hurricane, regrettably. Even Google and Wikipedia couldn't help!
I do hope that you can respond to my email and that it does not take too much time from your schedule, which, as one of the UK's premier weather forecasters, is no doubt jam packed. Please keep up the good work and do not underestimate the importance of providing our region with your accurate and well presented weather forecasts! I hope that 2010 brings you all you wish for and I will very much look forward to your future forecasts. Hopefully, future forecasts will not bring such confusion. Who knows? Maybe I should take a visit to the library and read up on meteorology, just in case?
I'll leave you to get on with your work now. I hope that you are not late to an important Met Office meeting regarding 'dry' snow as a consequence of reading my email!
Oh, I nearly forgot. Please can pass my regards to Christine and Duncan, the Calendar News presenters and the rest of the Calendar team. I would like to wish you all a healthy and prosperous 2010.
Kind Regards
Marc, Bradford.
P.S. I'll send you a couple of pictures once I get the t-shirts printed!
Don't think I'll be getting a response like but hopefully it'll generate a laugh in the office!
Here it is -
It would be much appreciated if this email could be forwarded directly to Jon Mitchell, Calendar's (and the UK's, in my opinion) premier weather forecaster. I did guess his email address, therefore it could be wrong. Thanks.
Hi Jon,
I hope you are well. I will start by saying that I have enjoyed your cheery weather forecasts for many years now and have always found your reports to be fairly accurate. For this I would like to express my gratitude. If I ever see you out in Leeds or Bradford I would love to buy you a pint and have a chat! You should be able to spot me as I am usually wearing one of my pink or yellow 'I love Jon Mitchell' t-shirts! Only joking, I don't really have such t-shirts in my wardrobe! Although, saying that, I have now put thoughts into my mind about getting such t-shirts printed! Hmmm. Anyway, I digress.
I have some questions for you, I hope that you do not mind. After seeing your weather forecast during the Calendar news report this evening (12th January) I was rather confused to hear you forecast 'wet' snow.
I, like much of the nation, love to discuss our wonderful climate and sometimes I attempt to predict our upcoming weather conditions, which tends to be rain, much to my despair. Unfortunately though, I would not describe myself as a meteorologist and have never worked for the UK Met Office (unlike you did when you left school in 1978, according to Wikipedia). Speaking from personal experience though, I can categorically state that all the snow I have seen fall from our Lord's sky is what I would consider wet. Therefore, I am now confused.
Now, I am only 24 years of age, therefore my relative inexperience in 'weather watching' and my lack of knowledge regarding the meteorological principles (which you no doubt were taught by the Met Office) may explain my confusion. I am sat here now, after watching your weather forecast, and I have many questions for you, Jon. Maybe you could provide me with some answers?
Ok, here goes.
Does 'dry' snow exist? Have I missed the 'dry' snow? What is 'dry' snow? How is 'dry' snow in comparison with 'wet' snow? Is it simply drier than 'wet' snow? Maybe it's a different texture and colour? How long does it take to melt 'dry' snow? Can 'dry' snow even be melted? Has global warming and the climate change we have experienced in the past decades put an end to the 'dry' snow? Is 'dry' snow any warmer or colder than 'wet' snow? Will we ever see such a phenomenon again? Should we fear 'dry' snow? If the 'dry' snow appears again will it harm the polar bears? Are Greenpeace aware? Could the arrival of future 'dry' snow create even more chaos across the country than our recent spate of 'wet' snow? Can I seek governmental advice? How should we protect ourselves, Jon? Are we in danger? Are you currently engaged in discussion with other weather forecasters and the Met Office regarding 'dry' snow?
My mind is now spinning like a feather blowing in a storm experiencing gale force winds, Jon. As I am sure you can appreciate, your forecast has created many questions and doubts in my mind. I would much appreciate a response from yourself regarding the above questions as I feel, due to your experience and knowledge, you would be able would put my delicate mind at ease and allow me to concentrate on other, more pressing matters and engagements.
I did ask my Mum and Stepfather to explain what you meant by the term 'wet' snow but they were unable to provide me with the answers that I seek. They were also unaware of any 'dry' snow ever falling from our skies. But, like me, they are not experts on our weather conditions. Therefore, they were about as much use to me as an umbrella during a hurricane, regrettably. Even Google and Wikipedia couldn't help!
I do hope that you can respond to my email and that it does not take too much time from your schedule, which, as one of the UK's premier weather forecasters, is no doubt jam packed. Please keep up the good work and do not underestimate the importance of providing our region with your accurate and well presented weather forecasts! I hope that 2010 brings you all you wish for and I will very much look forward to your future forecasts. Hopefully, future forecasts will not bring such confusion. Who knows? Maybe I should take a visit to the library and read up on meteorology, just in case?
I'll leave you to get on with your work now. I hope that you are not late to an important Met Office meeting regarding 'dry' snow as a consequence of reading my email!
Oh, I nearly forgot. Please can pass my regards to Christine and Duncan, the Calendar News presenters and the rest of the Calendar team. I would like to wish you all a healthy and prosperous 2010.
Kind Regards
Marc, Bradford.
P.S. I'll send you a couple of pictures once I get the t-shirts printed!
Don't think I'll be getting a response like but hopefully it'll generate a laugh in the office!
EDLT said:
You showed him.
Didn't intend to 'show' him anything if I'm honest. Just thought it would be amusing as I've never heard snow being called wet snow before. Clearly not amusing to yourself though, fair enough. I just have too much time on my hands, at the moment.
Edited by marcgti6 on Wednesday 13th January 00:41
PJR said:
I take it you have not heard of sleet then?
"Sleet
noun
a form of precipitation consisting of ice pellets, often mixed with rain or snow."
Sounds not unlike wet snow. No?
While im here. Why is this in General Gassing?
Yeah I've heard of sleet, it's wet, like snow. I thought all snow is wet, that's all. Am I mistaken?"Sleet
noun
a form of precipitation consisting of ice pellets, often mixed with rain or snow."
Sounds not unlike wet snow. No?
While im here. Why is this in General Gassing?
Sorry if I've put it in the wrong section. I'm sure a mod will be long to move it.
You have some reading to do....
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snow
Snow varies with moisture content, so you can indeed have 'wet' and 'dry' snow. Sounds a bit odd, but it's true!
You're allowed to be ignorant, we don't see much of it here to warranty knowing anything about it.
I wouldn't bother sending the letter/email, you'll more than likely get a scientific reply, telling you that you're an idiot!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snow
Snow varies with moisture content, so you can indeed have 'wet' and 'dry' snow. Sounds a bit odd, but it's true!
You're allowed to be ignorant, we don't see much of it here to warranty knowing anything about it.
I wouldn't bother sending the letter/email, you'll more than likely get a scientific reply, telling you that you're an idiot!
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