Snow - for some of the British Isles

[Pleater]

Much of the more Northern parts of the British isles have been hit by snow and high winds, closing schools, making travel dangerous or impossible.

In the South heavy rain has caused flooding, with lots of trees and branches down and even a house collapes.

Personally - it is a bit cold and wet outside, but only rather dismal rather than dangerous.

Last year at this time the weather was warm and dry, with record temperatures recorded.

I hope that all 'local' members are safe and in shelter, and not tempted to venture off too far from the beaten track, even if it does look like fun to head for the hills.

Anne the Pleater :ootd:

[cessna152towser]

Yes indeed. Spring started off as usual with a few pleasantly warm days at the end of February / beginning of March, we even had a butterfly in the garden.
Then the unexpected big chill arrived two weeks ago.
Tuesday was our worst day this week with whiteout conditions and all school transport cancelled. Today we have snow showers but most roads are clear.
This evening starts our Reivers Festival Weekend which kicks off the start of the summer tourist season. We have re-enactments, parades, an encampment, medieval sports and a medieval market, a funfair and a fireworks display. All outdoor activities except this evening's Scocha concert in the Town Hall. It is an event which we look forward to eagerly during the long winter months of hibernation, usually it is pleasantly warm for all these outdoor activities in late March but it might not be so much fun this year when the forecast is for a maximum temperature of 0c, 32f for Saturday.

[Jock Scot]

As at 1430 GMT, we have just the odd snow flake blowing in the chill wind up here----------so far!

[neloon]

Anne,
"Much of the more Northern parts of the British isles have been hit by snow and high winds, closing schools, making travel dangerous or impossible." Jock doesn't have snow. Aberdeen doesn't have snow. Where exactly, in the eyes of Dorset, are the "more Northern parts"?
Alan

[Pleater]

Ah - well I did write 'much' not 'all' - and it does look as though in the next few hours the snow could spread even further. I think that even if you don't have snow at the moment the situation might not continue.

I am actually a little jealous of those with snow, as it is some time since I was able to create any snow sculptures here. My signature items are a snow Rupert (the bear) and a couple of dinosaurs.

Anne the Pleater :ootd:

[Jock Scot]

Just seconds after I sent the last post, the power went off, we are back on again now. The wind is a problem , but snow is still absent apart from the high-tops.

[Phil]

Anne,
"Much of the more Northern parts of the British isles have been hit by snow and high winds, closing schools, making travel dangerous or impossible." Jock doesn't have snow. Aberdeen doesn't have snow. Where exactly, in the eyes of Dorset, are the "more Northern parts"?
Alan

Usually anywhere north of Watford in my experience. Edinburgh has been snow-free today, bitterly cold though.

[Kiltedjohn]

A lot of it seems to be coming down right now in the West Midlands of England.

Shan't be venturing far this weekend.

[Gryphon57]

Usually anywhere north of Watford in my experience. Edinburgh has been snow-free today, bitterly cold though.

Could you be kind enough to define "bitterly cold" for those of us not in Scotland. As an example, here in Maryville, Missouri, USA, the day started at a brisk 23 F/ -5C and warmed up to its current 32 F/0 C. Our area is expected to get 3-5 inches of snow tonight, Kansas City area to the south is expecting 6-9 in.. Ironically a week ago it was 77 F/ 25 C for the afternoon high. Spring has begun colder than the last official week of winter.

[tulloch]

Here in Central Massachusetts at a little over 1,000 feet we have been walloped with snow after snow during the months of February and March. Rather unusual but it does happen here. The weather has been biting cold much of the time and we have had some days with sustained winds. Poor souls on the coast. Cape Cod and much of the shore around Boston are changed forever.