The Dogmother Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 It was trying to snow here on and off, but not amounted to much, Phil's folks in Bucks have had another couple of inches though. There's a thaw due on Wednesday and Friday I gather. Tricia, one of our consultants drove down from south Birmingham to Banbury today; lucky to get here in his beamer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarrensWorld Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 We've only had 8" of snow, and it hasn't snowed for several days. The thing is its frozen solid our road is like glass we can't drive out at all. The temperature last night was -14c it hasn't risen above -8c all day, and now they say tonight will be even colder! it's now -10c. Our road at 2pm today, the arrow shows our gate.......... Why on earth did I sell the Landy......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 My parents moved to Cornwall this year. Not much chance of them making it to Hampshire for Christmas then! Might be the last year with the children truely beliving too. Cornwall has escaped most of the bad stuff. Have a friend who is cabin crew down at Newquay and no sign of snow there. The bad spots are around Exeter - so caution needs to be taken on the A38 from Plymouth up to Exeter. It's very bad around the Haldon Hill/Chudleigh area that drops down into Exeter. I would also avoid the A30 via Bodmin moor - will be treacherous. Not sure which road is best to be honest! The M5 from Exeter to Bristol is passable (with care) and was down to one lane only earlier. But there have been loads of accidents and no doubt as the big freeze continues it will only get worse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 Still snowing here! it was -12 last night when I went to pick up Nat at 1ish. The roads aren't too bad, but I was dropping a friend off on a private road and skidded all the way round the corner. They thought I was going to go into the wall but I managed to stop it in time and was ok! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 Good skid training for you Lewis! You'll have to get your folks to treat you to a skid training day at Silverstone - great fun! No more snow here at the moment, only -1.6deg and all the icicles on the houses are dripping - is this the promised thaw? We'll get flooded when it does all melt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meezers Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 We had our first proper load of the white stuff today, about 3 inches in less than 3 hours ! not bad considering we weren't supposed to get any until Thursday - think I'll look out the window for my forecast from now on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 Did controlled skids with my instructor last year. Could do it here atm in a quiet car park + handbrake No more snow here at the moment, only -1.6deg and all the icicles on the houses are dripping - is this the promised thaw? We'll get flooded when it does all melt Good good Hopefully will get to Banbury tomorrow morning then Has stopped snowing here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 Have just been out to sort the hen's drinking water, and my back door was frozen shut. It took quite a bit of jiggling and use of a hair drier to shift it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Speckled Hen Posted December 21, 2010 Author Share Posted December 21, 2010 Bloomin freezing........... minus 8 Been standing outside getting photos of the moon's eclipse and am now frozen brrrrrrrrrrrrrrr Edited to say I got them into the local rag http://www.thewestmorlandgazette.co.uk/news/8749253.Westmorland_Gazette_reader_s_lunar_eclipse_photos/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 -1.8deg here, just an inch of snow over night but the sky looks white this morning and forecast says that we will have a band of snow moving over us later today. Good good Hopefully will get to Banbury tomorrow morning then Sadly, I will be at work Lewis Let me know how you get on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 Fabby piccy OSH - congratulations. We just had loads of thick cloud. No more snow, slightly misty but the weather forecasters have changed their minds again and snow due for tonight estimation 4cm's. Pah! All melting at the moment. Hope it clears up as I need to pick up my veg from the farm not a million miles from Christian. Aha Christian you have more snow than us this time then! Oh well, somebody has to on this thread: SNOWBALL FIGHT!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 Great photo OSH Bit more snow overnight but nothing this morning Hopefully roads are ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 You should be ok Valkyrie, the main roads are fine around here. What farm are you getting your veg from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 I'm working at the firestation this morning - there is a lot of activity, units in and out and sirens going off. Usually indicates RTAs, but it's never usually this busy Do be careful if you have to go out anywhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodinparts Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 Wonderful picture, OSH... .We had the eclipse eclipsed by snow clouds - which was a bit sad. Heavy falls yesterday and overnight but nothing at the moment. I'm trying not to panic re daughter in Cardiff & presents for most people from Amazon...We'll be fine without the presents, but the thought of L all alone in her student house for Christmas is just not bearable. She doesn't finish work til 5.00 on Christmas Eve....very bad for my nerves Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patricia W Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 It's -1 in Abingdon but feels almost warm after the last few days. We had a snow shower this morning, and forecast to get more tomorrow. Still, Phillip has come out and is walking around ( very high steps!) in a patch of ground that the braver ex-bats have cleared for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 +1.2deg here now and lots of dripping going on - we're going to be flooded if it all melts! More due from 3pm this afternoon according to the forecast. Lewis has some news for you, but I shan't spoil his surprise.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 -1 here for most of the morning it nearly felt warm, well it was 11 degrees warmer than yesterday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 I know, ludicrous, isn't it? a climb in the temperature of 10deg and we still think it's cold Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 Come on Lewis, whats the surprise??? Have just found out that the fire crew have had two call outs this morning alone to rescue dogs and their owners from icy lakes/canals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 My niece has just written on facebook that their dog went on the frozen canal - dopey dog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daphne Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 The snow is very slowly melting here; not that we had much to start with. For the first time in their little lives some of the orps decided to explore the snow. Cue much flapping of wings and bunny hopping! Our local forecast is for plus temps till Christmas so here's hoping they're correct. I've bought my Mum an indoor/outdoor thermometer so we can exchange weather stories in the NY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 Bloomin freezing........... minus 8Been standing outside getting photos of the moon's eclipse and am now frozen brrrrrrrrrrrrrrr Edited to say I got them into the local rag http://www.thewestmorlandgazette.co.uk/news/8749253.Westmorland_Gazette_reader_s_lunar_eclipse_photos/ Great pics, which ones are yours? I saw it this morning over Cadbury's walking to the station, unfortunately it was partially obscured by a veil of fog I got some snow pics published in the local paper today, so if anyone has the Bimingham Mail you'll see them! Not great underfoot round here and still ridiculous amounts of dirty snow on the roads. Cars still skidding around. Massive icicles now hanging off houses, lampposts and other places, including cars. It might be dangerous when they thaw and drop off. I went into Tesco at lunchtime for a few bits and pieces and was amazed at the folk pushing trolleys heaving with food. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 Had to dig the van out this evening, took 20 minutes. The main road through town is Ok-ish, side roads like mine still a nightmare. It has been trying feebly to snow, but we are forecast a big dump over night and low temps again. I am beginning to get fed up with putting all these layers on to go out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 I've got all the layers on in the house, Clare Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
