The Dogmother Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 No more snow here but clear as a bell and -5.6deg. It's going to be icy tomorrow, thankfully my Yaktrax arrived today I am due to meet Lesley and Moochoo tomorrow morning in Stratford upon Avon for our twice monthly meet at the farmers' market - we've agreed to see what it's like in the morning. I really need to go though to collect a delivery of dog meat and bones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 Dry and icy here - bitterly cold! The farm supplies delivery man said Banbury was gridlocked at 11.30 this morning as well - wonder what that was.....M40 perhaps. We did have a lot of ice crystals in the sunshine all afternoon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarahJo Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 Heavy snow in Macclesfield and OH has just texted to say Manchester Airport shut Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 Has it got as far as Blackpool yet? - my sister is supposed to be coming down here for a few days on Monday.......by train. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abwsco Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 Has it got as far as Blackpool yet? - my sister is supposed to be coming down here for a few days on Monday.......by train. Just down the road from Blackpool and it started at around 4.30pm and is still snowing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 Heavy snow forecast here overnight. Off to bed now as up at some awful hour for work. Currently -7.1C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrocksrock Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 Similar temps here Christian and we have the snow on the ground too but too frosty to snow tonight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 Has it got as far as Blackpool yet? - my sister is supposed to be coming down here for a few days on Monday.......by train. Just down the road from Blackpool and it started at around 4.30pm and is still snowing. Thanks Anne - I hope it doesn't become too bad, she slipped on ice on Jan 2nd, broke her leg in two places, had to have it pinned and is still unable to work.....she won't be able to come if it's too icy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stehaggan Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 I'm about 5 minutes from Manchester city centre - it has fell thick and heavy very quickly - looking at my patio table it's about 3 inches and still falling car will be stuck tomorrow so I'll have to call in recruits to tend to my girls Safe driving everyone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted December 18, 2010 Share Posted December 18, 2010 Got up at 4am for work and snow was falling onto frozen ground. It is now -3 and snow falling thick and fast. Couldn't get the car off the drive, so now need to write a groveling email to my Manager! Good news is OH is on his way to the airport in Copenhagen, so should be home this morning Snow shovel at the ready! Stay safe everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted December 18, 2010 Share Posted December 18, 2010 Snowing here. We have a dusting on everything, so probably only 0.5 of cm, but it's on frozen and icy ground so is not melting. I have to stay in all day and wait for Argos to collect a broken telly, what's the betting they don't come or call? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted December 18, 2010 Share Posted December 18, 2010 Erm, bit of a blizzard here now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted December 18, 2010 Share Posted December 18, 2010 It's going to be icy tomorrow, thankfully my Yaktrax arrived today I have some too that I am dying to wear Snow is quite thick here and still snowing. OH has had to venture out to work and I have to take ES out to work this morning too - both are unwell too. Just hope we can get everyone home again!Our village is a bit of a nightmare to get out of if the farmer doesn't get out early to clear the road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted December 18, 2010 Share Posted December 18, 2010 Yaktrax are absolutely fantastic in snow and crunchy ice/snow, but you will measure your length on sheet ice. I once skated horizontally for several metres and executed a perfect double toe loop when I tried it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted December 18, 2010 Share Posted December 18, 2010 you paint a great picture with words. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted December 18, 2010 Share Posted December 18, 2010 Snow fell overnight here too,so although there is not very much (just enough to make the garden look pretty!),it has frozen & the road I live on is lethal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted December 18, 2010 Share Posted December 18, 2010 OH had an interesting ride home yesterday on his motorbike, I was a nervous wreck as soon as I knew he'd left work. Thankfully made it in one piece. We have about a half to an inch I suppose. Hopefully we won't get any more as we have tickets to the cinema at Bluewater tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angie Posted December 18, 2010 Share Posted December 18, 2010 We have snow too and the sky looks as if it has a heavy load waiting to fall...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerlady Posted December 18, 2010 Share Posted December 18, 2010 We had a little sprinkle of snow 2 nights ago but it's not got above freezing.. so really slippery. At the moment my outside thermometer reads -6... Cleaning pooh off my perches off is a nightmare..it was pretty much stuck on there.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlo Posted December 18, 2010 Share Posted December 18, 2010 When I looked out at 7.30 there was nothing this morning. At the time of writing there are a couple of inches. Oh well - it looks as though the sleepver and having friends round might not happen tonight....gutted!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted December 18, 2010 Share Posted December 18, 2010 We're got about 6 inches of it here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted December 18, 2010 Share Posted December 18, 2010 Not sure whether to go in to work or not - it has been snowing since 6am,& we live in a hilly remote (ish) village. Getting in should be fine,as its all downhill,but getting home,uphill, in the dark, on frozen snow doesn't sound too much like fun to me Husband thinks it will be fun....I have to drive him back from the pub too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddie Posted December 18, 2010 Share Posted December 18, 2010 We've got ... Lots!! About 6" or more. and a pain it is too; it's really pretty, but I have'nt done the Xmas shopping yet (I've done most of it, but OH has a big fat 0) the choox are singularly unimpressed, so it's snow shovels to the ready, everyone... My DD was having her birthday party on Monday... Could be that's going to be in January now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patricia W Posted December 18, 2010 Share Posted December 18, 2010 Heavy snow falling in Abingdon. Started about 7ish ( coming up from you Cinnamon) and we've already had about 2inches. Pure breeds not happy, but my lovely ex-bats are playing in it! I put a snugglesafe in with the 3 little banties last night - but not sure what they think of it. I found them standing as far away as possible this morning looking very suspiciously at it! I've just re-heated it so maybe they can explore it in daylight! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted December 18, 2010 Share Posted December 18, 2010 Just checked the 'main' ( ) road from the bedroom window and it is totally covered in snow. Not sure how OH is going to get home now. Might put on my wellies and walk to the shops around 3 miles away. Or stay in a light the fire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
