Very, Very Heavy Snow to fall .....
20 January 2010, 01:32 PM
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This morning I was trying to get up to Powerstation in Tewkesbury (from Winchester area). Left a bit earlier than usual due to possibility of snow, but last night they were saying it wouldn't stick - might be some visible on the grass...
Just a bit slushy on the M4, got past Swindon and up the A419 onto the A417, snowing harder... Then it got thicker, and everything stopped. Stuck for 3 hours, with snow gradually settling between the cars. Eventually got to a roundabout and looped back in the direction of home, just got in a few minutes ago.
The gritters and snowploughs couldn't get through because they were stuck in traffic
Just a bit slushy on the M4, got past Swindon and up the A419 onto the A417, snowing harder... Then it got thicker, and everything stopped. Stuck for 3 hours, with snow gradually settling between the cars. Eventually got to a roundabout and looped back in the direction of home, just got in a few minutes ago.
The gritters and snowploughs couldn't get through because they were stuck in traffic
But the A417, I think I don't recall not been in the UK for a long time, but I clocked 145mph, past the Honda factory (A417/A419?) and not nicked. Audi 80 V6 Avant.
20 January 2010, 01:45 PM
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Yeah, funny if snow just struck in winter. Down here, we got snow, albeit in the "hills" but not seen in living memory in Cooma, this "summer".
Glasiers melting, pouring ice cold fresh water into the oceans? Nope! CO2? Nope. Something else is creating this cool spell.
Glasiers melting, pouring ice cold fresh water into the oceans? Nope! CO2? Nope. Something else is creating this cool spell.
22 January 2010, 02:35 PM
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Yep. Lovely sunny day in West Cornwall as I type this! And Accuweather says more of the same for the next week. What with the new-born lambs in the field down the road, and daffodils getting picked it means summer's nearly here ...
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22 January 2010, 03:15 PM
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Don't knock it, he was bang on the money last time, it said heavy snow to fall then a little while later I looked out at the six or seven inches that had fallen, the Igloo has nearly gone now so needs some more snow for it's bigger and better replacement.
23 January 2010, 12:05 AM
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At least some are happy to pay for me 
Looks like heavy snow is once again possible this week coming - not sure where yet, but the South has had more than its share this year.
Looks like heavy snow is once again possible this week coming - not sure where yet, but the South has had more than its share this year.
26 January 2010, 08:39 AM
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Yes, see what a word out of place can mean to a post? Something I get into trouble for, endlessly! 
Looks like Friday at the moment ...... could be another BIG one!
Looks like Friday at the moment ...... could be another BIG one!
26 January 2010, 12:14 PM
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26 January 2010, 06:31 PM
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Confirmed ..... Friday, Snow in the South - could be very heavy too!!
Batten down the hatches, stock the cupboards, get your fuel, bread and milk before the others catch up!
Batten down the hatches, stock the cupboards, get your fuel, bread and milk before the others catch up!
26 January 2010, 06:37 PM
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Where are you getting the info from Pete?
26 January 2010, 06:41 PM
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Weather forecast: UK for Thursday to Saturday:
Wintry showers in northern and eastern parts. Rain spreading from the northwest later with snow possible, particularly over higher ground, becoming confined to the west on Saturday. Brighter spells inland.
Updated: 1529 on Tue 26 Jan 2010
UK Outlook for Sunday 31 Jan 2010 to Tuesday 9 Feb 2010:
Cold at first, with overnight frosts. Wintry showers likely on exposed northern and eastern coasts, but it should be drier and brighter elsewhere, particularly inland. Rain expected to spread from the west on Monday, with snow possible, particularly over hills and in the far north. Turning less cold in the west on Tuesday, with bright or sunny spells and wintry showers in the northeast. Drier conditions are likely further south, extending to most parts by Wednesday (3rd), with lighter winds but cold to near normal temperatures. The mainly dry weather with frost and fog is likely to continue for much of the rest of the period, with temperatures mostly below normal. However, a low risk of much colder conditions with wintry showers may develop at the end of the period.
Updated: 1234 on Tue 26 Jan 2010
Wintry showers in northern and eastern parts. Rain spreading from the northwest later with snow possible, particularly over higher ground, becoming confined to the west on Saturday. Brighter spells inland.
Updated: 1529 on Tue 26 Jan 2010
UK Outlook for Sunday 31 Jan 2010 to Tuesday 9 Feb 2010:
Cold at first, with overnight frosts. Wintry showers likely on exposed northern and eastern coasts, but it should be drier and brighter elsewhere, particularly inland. Rain expected to spread from the west on Monday, with snow possible, particularly over hills and in the far north. Turning less cold in the west on Tuesday, with bright or sunny spells and wintry showers in the northeast. Drier conditions are likely further south, extending to most parts by Wednesday (3rd), with lighter winds but cold to near normal temperatures. The mainly dry weather with frost and fog is likely to continue for much of the rest of the period, with temperatures mostly below normal. However, a low risk of much colder conditions with wintry showers may develop at the end of the period.
Updated: 1234 on Tue 26 Jan 2010
29 January 2010, 11:43 AM
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Its chucking it down here at the moment, but its coming in waves and its just thawing out enough before the next wave comes, so its not lieing on the ground.