ali-s Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 We haven't had any snow yet . We might get a lot or a little snow or none at all tomorrow Wish the weather folks would make up their minds. Bitterly cold out and the wind is evil. I have spent the afternoon bringing in logs and coal and kindling. Searching out the snow shovels just in case. Cleaning out the Chickens and making the cube cosy. Filling up the seed and peanut feeders for the wild birds. Cleaning out and refilling the cat litter box as Rupert and Olly will not go outside in the snow. After all this preparation I bet it doesn't snow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 Looking at the forecast maps, the main snow seems to be in a swathe across the middle of the country, so you might be safe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali-s Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 Oh good. I hate snow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 Got in from work about 15 minutes ago. It was snowing gently as I was driving home. I've just been out to give the chickens supper, and now the path is covered Big flakes coming down here now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 It's getting heavier here now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PurpleTree Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 We've been issued a Red warning here & over the Valleys. Just read on Twitter that one of the school bus services (can't remember where) have already said they won't be running tomorrow. Some of the higher roads will be closed from 10pm tonight too. If we do get lots of snow tonight I just hope the school decide before 8.30 that they're closing before I start trudging up the hill, dragging the toddler with me - pushchair doesn't really work in the snow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lillybettybabs Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 I'm getting the ski stuff out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 R's been sent home from school with a letter about a possible closure tomorrow due to bad weather. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lillybettybabs Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 We never got a day off when i was at school . they all had oil fired heating, we were instructed to have school dinners and teachers with 4x4's picked the stranded teacher up on their way in and we would have milking coffee and biscuits at break times to keep us warm. Good old country schools! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarahJo Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 Trying to start here in Macclesfield - just hope OH gets back ok from L.A Have food, warmth, salt from the grit bin and a whining lad who wants to sledge at the weekend instead of swim @ competition. Needs to be all or nothing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapdragon Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 RAF Benson weather station (10mins from us!) now says heavy snow all day tomorrow (upgrade in the last hour or so from light snow!) Saturday looks to be 2 degrees here so at least some chance of a bit of a thaw then however, OH has just 'phoned to say he's on the way home from office (Bourton on the Water) and will stop at Sainsbury's to get some basics as Friday is my shopping day Due to my seige mentality we have loads of storecupboard and freezer stock Hoping we hear from school (in the next village) before trying to get the car out - I don't mind driving in snow but I do worry about all the other drivers who just seem to think that they are still driving on a nice sunny day and don't take into account stopping distances, slippage etc! If it looks bad I will just 'phone in and say we are not risking it! On the bright side the boys didn't get to use the plastic sleds we bought last year so all I have to do now is remember where I put them Also their new Lidl snow boots can earn their keep! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 All the cars in the street are now a uniform white Weather forecast for here is also heavy snow for tomorrow. OH is hoping to go to a rugby match in Llanelli on Sunday, I'm hoping it's called off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
counturchickens Posted January 17, 2013 Author Share Posted January 17, 2013 Snowing here in Derbyshire, and the latest met office forecast says light snow but tonight, Saturday and Sunday. In a way, quite looking forward to getting home tomorrow night to hunker down for the weekend. Good excuse to sit by the fire and eat chocolate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 I can't work out if we're getting any or not . Different forecasts say different things . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 It has been snowing heavily here since about 5pm, there's an inch or so out there but it looks wetter snow than it was earlier. No problem for me getting into work tomorrow but it might be a short day if no-one else pitches up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali-s Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 I can't work out if we're getting any or not . Different forecasts say different things . Same for up here. OH is off to Glasgow tomorrow morning taking DD and 3 others to a swimming competition. He is not sure if travelling down the A9 is a good idea if snow is forecast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 We have what DS described as Tefal snow, coming down steadily ut not sticking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gertie Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 It's snowing (in Bath!)! Very white & quite a lot. And it's still snowing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluekarin Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 Well, it snowed good and proper over night and the kids have a snow day off school Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 Just been out with Milo and it's a blanket of white About 2 inches so far, very fine snow, but the heavy stuff is on it's way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lillybettybabs Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 OH might be stuck in Dublin, he is due back today i'm checking the flights so i can update him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sage Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 Feeling left out here in East Yorkshire we don't have any snow. I thinks it due about 8pm, but just to be sure the local schools are closing at lunchtime Sage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 We got a text at 8.45 to say that school is open Bus company is not sending out any school buses, DD went back to bed at 7 and ES in in bed watching Lord of the Rings. I am waiting for the text to say they are closed. I wonder how long it will take them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 It has just started here - light,fine but very persistent snow....the road outside my house is already covered. Looking at the forecast,I don't think my daughter should risk travelling into work today,as she doesn't finish until late & I would hate for her to get stranded so far from home Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 A couple of centimetres here, but the roads are clear. There are a few flakes fluttering down. By heck it is cold! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
