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Owner Comment by B-yond on March 10, 2013 at 23:07

Weather: Snow Returns To Delay Spring Again

A band of sleet and snow and biting winds send temperatures plummeting - and forecasters say more cold weather is on its way

Ice warnings are in place for much of the country following several inches of snowfall in some places.

Temperatures nose-dived below freezing and are expected to plunge to between -2C and -9C, further delaying springtime weather for Britain.

Scotland, northern England and East Anglia felt the brunt of the sleet and snow showers, with reports of up to 6cm settling in Norfolk and Suffolk, and 10cm on higher ground.

And forecasters have warned more snow is on its way with heavy showers overnight into Monday.

A band of snow is expected to hit south Devon around midnight, moving eastwards across other coastal counties through to Kent.

There will be further snow showers in the North and North East, but these will ease off as the day goes on.

Sky News meteorologist Chris England said: "We've had some snow through central Britain, which is petering out now, but wintry showers will push in from the North East, mainly affecting eastern Britain and the Central Lowlands.

"Rain in the South West will bring snow to the moors and perhaps to low levels later.

"There's a small chance of more widespread snow for southern counties tomorrow.

"Most places won't see significant falls, but a few places will see shower after shower, with some notable accumulations likely.

"It will stay cold for the next few days, with a significant wind chill and sharp overnight frosts," he added.

http://news.sky.com/story/1062705/weather-snow-returns-to-delay-spr...

Owner Comment by B-yond on March 4, 2013 at 22:19

Weather: Cold Spell Set To Follow Spring Sun

Forecasters predict a surge in temperatures this week but warn the warm weather will not last for long.

Britain is expected to enjoy its first taste of spring this week - but forecasters are already warning that rain and freezing temperatures are on the way.

Despite a cloudy start today, sunshine and clear skies in parts of the south tomorrow mean temperatures could climb to as high as 15C in London and parts of the Home Counties.

It will still feel cooler in the north with temperatures only reaching 8C in some areas.

But rain is expected to sweep into the south by Thursday which could last until Tuesday of next week, while temperatures could fall to as low as -2C.

Sky News weather presenter Isobel Lang, said: "The last time London recorded 15C was on November 14, 2012 with just shy of 16C being recorded in St James' Park on November 13 during a deep southwest flow from the Azores.

"Since then we have only seen 14C recorded in London on December 22 and again on January 29, 2013 as warm sectors passed over.

"Looking ahead to Tuesday there is around a 30-40% chance of 15C being reached in the London area or northern and western Home Counties.

"It should feel lovely in the sunshine and a nice change after the cold weather of late."

Meanwhile, the Environment Agency has said that flooding hit parts of England and Wales on one in every five days in 2012 as it warned of the need to prepare for future extreme weather.

It was also revealed that one in four days were spent in drought, with hosepipe bans imposed for 20 million people across large parts of England in early 2012 after two dry winters in a row.

Rivers such as the Tyne, Ouse and Tone went from record low levels to experiencing their highest flows since records began, in the space of just four months, the Agency said.

There was flooding on 78 days of the year, and for 95 days there was official drought declared for some areas.

Met Office analysis suggests the UK could experience a 1976-style drought every 10 years, and the Environment Agency said that with the population of London and the South East set to grow by 23% by 2035, action should be taken now.

http://news.sky.com/story/1059775/weather-cold-spell-set-to-follow-...

Owner Comment by B-yond on February 23, 2013 at 15:05

Gritters in action and some snow flurries predicted

Cornwall Highways says gritters will be out on all routes across the county from 7 o'clock tonight. Forecasters say there's a chance of scattered light snow showers developing in places and temperatures are expected to drop below freezing later.

Owner Comment by B-yond on February 20, 2013 at 12:27

Winter Storm Q will turn its snowy (and icy) attention to the Rockies and Plains. See how much snow (or ice) is in your future: http://wxch.nl/YtXpf2

Owner Comment by B-yond on February 7, 2013 at 23:58

Major Snowstorm Poised To Strike US Northeast

Weather forecasters say the looming blizzard could become one of the biggest in the region's history.

The US Northeast is braced for a potentially historic blizzard set to bring up to 2ft of snow to the region that has barely seen any of the white stuff this winter.

The National Weather Service (NWS) is warning people not to let their guard down during what officials are calling a rare and major winter storm.

Residents were told to stock up on food and prepare for potential power outages, while the region's roads were set to be gritted.

Schools were closed in Boston and in Providence, Rhode Island, and more than 1,500 flights had already been cancelled before a single snowflake hit the ground.

The storm will move in on Friday morning, with the heaviest amounts of snow expected to hit that night and into Saturday, the NWS said.

"This has the potential for being a dangerous storm, especially for Massachusetts into northeast Connecticut and up into Maine," said Louis Uccellini, director of the weather agency's National Centres for Environmental Prediction.

Mr Uccellini, a blizzard expert and author of two books on Northeast snow storms, has been named as the next director of the NWS.

Meteorologist William Babcock said conditions could make this one of the top 10 storms in New England history.

Boston's record for snowfall is 27.6 inches, set in 2003.

If projections are right it will hit just after the 35th anniversary of the historic 1978 blizzard that paralysed the Northeast for three days.

A coastal flood watch has also been put in effect for some waterfront communities in Massachusetts, Connecticut and New York's Long Island, just outside New York City.

New York City is preparing for up to 14in of snow, and Mayor Michael Bloomberg said if bad weather has to happen, it is better to have it on a weekend.

He said the city had put snowploughs on notice and had access to 250,000 tonnes of salt.

"We hope forecasts are exaggerating the amount of snow, but you never can tell," the mayor said.

But the storm is not bad news to everyone.

Outdoor enthusiasts who have been disappointed by the lack of snowfall so far this winter are excited about a possible weekend of skiing, sledding and snowman-building.

In New Hampshire, Dartmouth College student Evan Diamond, a member of the school's ski team, said he was looking forward to seeing some snow on the ground.

"We've been going back and forth between having really solid cold snaps and then the rain washing everything away," Mr Diamond said.

http://news.sky.com/story/1049139/major-snowstorm-poised-to-strike-...

Owner Comment by B-yond on February 7, 2013 at 21:16

Blizzard Warnings issued for Boston, Hartford, Providence and New York City. http://wxch.nl/VIogYo

Owner Comment by B-yond on February 6, 2013 at 20:35

A Blizzard watch has now been issued for parts of East Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Includes Boston & Providence. Details: http://wxch.nl/11Mau8O

Owner Comment by B-yond on February 4, 2013 at 19:50

Weather: Heavy Snow As 80mph Winds Blow In.

There is a risk of blizzards and snow drifts as gale force winds combined with low temperatures sweep across the country.

After a brief respite from winter weather, freezing temperatures and gale force winds will be felt in many parts of the UK in the coming days.

Scotland will experience gusts of 70mph to 80mph and up to four inches (10cm) of snow will spread from the north to many parts.

Areas of higher ground in the south will also see accumulations.

Sky News weather producer Christopher England said: "There will be drifting in the stiff wind and blizzard conditions are likely at times. The blustery winds will be a hazard to high-sided vehicles too, with north-south routes most at risk.

"Snow showers will extend to most parts overnight, although they will tend to die back towards western coasts later, and with a widespread frost developing, there will be a risk of ice."

The Met Office has issued a yellow "be aware" snow warning from 4pm to midnight. It said the wintry showers will turn to snow inland and there is a 70% probability of low temperatures and icy conditions.

Temperatures will drop to -2C overnight but the wind chill factor will make it feel much colder.

Further snow showers are expected on Tuesday as temperatures will continue to fall through the week, mainly in the north, bringing a risk of ice to untreated surfaces.

Snow storms brought parts of the country to a standstill at the end of last month.

On January 25 hundreds of drivers were forced to spend the night in their cars on the M6 in Lancashire after more than a foot of snow fell.

The snow was followed by widespread floods caused by the thaw and heavy rain.

http://news.sky.com/story/1047244/weather-heavy-snow-as-80mph-winds...

Owner Comment by B-yond on January 29, 2013 at 20:41

Another reminder (with hopefully the correct wording this time!) that we're still expecting a strong-severe squall line (line of storms w/ strong winds) to pass through Middle TN overnight tonight. The main line will reach the Tennessee River as early as 10pm CST, move east across the midstate, and then approach the Plateau by roughly 4-6am CST. The main threat with this line will be damaging straight line winds, although isolated tornadoes will be possible anywhere within the line. Since these storms will occur at night, it is important to practice your tornado/severe weather safety rules now, and make sure you have your NOAA weather radio set to "alert" mode so that you are awakened should your county be warned for overnight.

Owner Comment by B-yond on January 29, 2013 at 20:20

New flood warning issued for the River Vyrnwy in the Meifod area. Check the situation in your area here http://t.co/1Wywqcuk #floodaware

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