first snow - Page 3

hannahpanda · #51 (**permalink**) 19-11-2007, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by ChrisJB

Awoke to a dusting of snow on the Pennines above Rochdale. Then whilst sat by a roaring fire in a pub on the Saddleworth hills, this afternoon, we had a bit more. Marvellous!

Regards, Chris

Ahhh so we did have some snow here! I didnt see any

Which pub were you at just out of interest?

tufftie · #52 (**permalink**) 19-11-2007, 03:45 PM

despite ever frequent looks out the window still no snow here. Hope it does and i can do a sledging pub thing round the Downs. Going down one of the steep wooded slopes here isn't a patch on bob sleighing! Bit dangerous though but fun as stopping isn't possible!!!

Pete Collins · #53 (**permalink**) 19-11-2007, 05:53 PM

We had about an inch of snow here yesterday evening, but it had all gone by the morning.

Ferrdie · #54 (**permalink**) 19-11-2007, 07:13 PM

Only just noticed thread... We had a good inch here in northampton last night.
Gone by the morning though.

ChrisJB · #55 (**permalink**) 19-11-2007, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Stewy

You lucky swine Chris, sounds great.

Snow on the moors, supping ale by a roaring fire, yes I am a lucky swine!

Regards, Chris

ChrisJB · #56 (**permalink**) 19-11-2007, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by hannahpanda

Ahhh so we did have some snow here! I didnt see any

Which pub were you at just out of interest?

The Royal Oak (or the Heights as it's locally known), between Denshaw and Delph. An old favourite, with a lot of character.

Regards, Chris

NickCantle · #57 (**permalink**) 20-11-2007, 02:01 AM

Rained heavily all day

No snow though...Luckily it's not cold enough to ice up tonight.

tufftie · #58 (**permalink**) 20-11-2007, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by ChrisJB

Snow on the moors, supping ale by a roaring fire, yes I am a lucky swine!

Regards, Chris

Yep, I've gone a strange shade of green too.

Still no snow here - this bit of sussex always seems to miss it though

barquar · #59 (**permalink**) 20-11-2007, 08:39 AM

The road from Leek to Buxton was closed for 12 hrs see (thisistaffordshire) due to snow fall. Monday night headlines. It snowed all day Sunday but by Monday all gone. Its a lot Milder today Tuesday.
Barquar

Salgor · #60 (**permalink**) 20-11-2007, 09:37 AM

Surprisingly we have not had any sleet or snow yet either up here in West Lothian. In fact, it is surprisingly mild for this time of year but last evening it was soooooo wet I was out and got literally soaked to the skin.

By the way, all of you who have replied from the Derbyshire area, does anyone remember the Fairfield Filling Station in Buxton which was run by my aunt and uncle in the late 50's and early 60's.

Salgor

hannahpanda · #61 (**permalink**) 20-11-2007, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by ChrisJB

The Royal Oak (or the Heights as it's locally known), between Denshaw and Delph. An old favourite, with a lot of character.

Regards, Chris

I'll have to check that one out!! Ale and a roaring fire

I usually go to the Church Inn in Uppermill, they have excellent ale but no roaring fire

EDIT- just had a look on a map for the road its on, i think i have been there before, is it near the golf course?

James M · #62 (**permalink**) 20-11-2007, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by hannahpanda

I'll have to check that one out!! Ale and a roaring fire

I usually go to the Church Inn in Uppermill, they have excellent ale but no roaring fire

EDIT- just had a look on a map for the road its on, i think i have been there before, is it near the golf course?

I like the Church Inn haven't been years though, do they still have peacocks near there?

hannahpanda · #63 (**permalink**) 21-11-2007, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by James M

I like the Church Inn haven't been years though, do they still have peacocks near there?

Oh hello! didnt know there was another person in Saddleworth on here!
Yep still has the peacocks

NickCantle · #64 (**permalink**) 25-11-2007, 04:49 PM

Still no snow here

James M · #65 (**permalink**) 13-12-2007, 02:29 PM

There was a bit of sleet/wet snow here last saturday morning before it all turned to rain.

Pigeon feather · #66 (**permalink**) 13-12-2007, 03:16 PM

A very tiny amount of sleet in Kent this morning that finished almost as soon as it started! Still bitterly cold here with groundfrost, what are the odds on it being a white christmas this year?

snowhound · #67 (**permalink**) 18-12-2007, 12:45 AM

Hi Pigeon feather,

Weather reports so far give most of us only a 10% chance of a white Christmas (except Scotland which has a 20% chance.) Haven't had any sleet yet here in Swindon, Wiltshire but has been bitterly cold (down to -3 on Saturday night.) Freezing winds from Eastern Europe have also added to the bitter temperatures. It would be lovely to see some snow, so let's hope the weather predictions aren't all that accurate.
Regards, Snowhound

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Originally Posted by Pigeon feather

A very tiny amount of sleet in Kent this morning that finished almost as soon as it started! Still bitterly cold here with groundfrost, what are the odds on it being a white christmas this year?

tufftie · #68 (**permalink**) 18-12-2007, 12:50 AM

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Originally Posted by snowhound

Hi Pigeon feather,

Weather reports so far give most of us only a 10% chance of a white Christmas (except Scotland which has a 20% chance.) Haven't had any sleet yet here in Swindon, Wiltshire but has been bitterly cold (down to -3 on Saturday night.) Freezing winds from Eastern Europe have also added to the bitter temperatures. It would be lovely to see some snow, so let's hope the weather predictions aren't all that accurate.
Regards, Snowhound

According to a friend the SE are meant to get a salt and pepper effect on Christmas Eve..so fingers crossed!

snowhound · #69 (**permalink**) 18-12-2007, 03:19 AM

Thanks Tuftie, I do hope you're right. Swindon often seems to miss out so they tell me. Sure feels like it's going to snow tonight though, although I haven't seen anything yet so far and it's now 03:15. It's very cold out there and all clouded over but perhaps it's just too cold. I work nights and whenever I go out on one of those naughty cigarette breaks I freeze to death and check for any signs of snow! They don't call me the Snowhound for nothing!

tufftie · #70 (**permalink**) 18-12-2007, 09:03 AM

I was once told it could only snow between 4 degrees and -4 degrees - not sure how true that is though?

James M · #71 (**permalink**) 18-12-2007, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by tufftie

I was once told it could only snow between 4 degrees and -4 degrees - not sure how true that is though?

That isn't quite true as I've seen it snow at 9C and I'm sure it can snow much lower than -4C. There are quite a lot of other factors that determine whether it'll snow apart from ground level temperature, I'm sure some one who knows alot more will alleviate.

wildflower · #72 (**permalink**) 18-12-2007, 04:48 PM

I had a sprinkle of snow in november but nothing since would like a heavy downfall so i can take some wintery photos.Its bitterly cold though..

snowhound · #73 (**permalink**) 19-12-2007, 03:06 AM

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Originally Posted by James M

That isn't quite true as I've seen it snow at 9C and I'm sure it can snow much lower than -4C. There are quite a lot of other factors that determine whether it'll snow apart from ground level temperature, I'm sure some one who knows alot more will alleviate.

It can actually even snow at under -40C (although likely a light snow) but the ideal temperature for heaviest snow is when the temperature is not far from freezing, about -4 to 0C and the relative humidity has risen to at least 100%.

Frigid air can "hold" less water vapour (which is obviously needed for snow to form) than merely chilly air. That is why arctic climates often get surprisingly little snow. Barrow, Alaska, for example, gets less snow than Chicago in an average year, despite having winters that average 22C colder.

Hope this helps a little.

Snowhound

tufftie · #74 (**permalink**) 19-12-2007, 05:14 AM

Thank you Snowhound - it helps a lot!

James M · #75 (**permalink**) 19-12-2007, 03:31 PM

Thanks snowhound