UK Severe Weather Warning

[TheAddict]

2days ago there was a sprinkle of white stuff in the southeast near me..
Yesturday 2 big local supermarkets were emptied of bread.
Today in my town, in parts, there is almost 2mm of snow. Due to probable limited choice atm and everyone having stocked up for the 2mm burst, Im gambling that i will be able to get tesco finest super seeded come the mornin.

 

[goatwack]

2days ago there was a sprinkle of white stuff in the southeast near me..
Yesturday 2 big local supermarkets were emptied of bread.
Today in my town, in parts, there is almost 2mm of snow. Due to probable limited choice atm and everyone having stocked up for the 2mm burst, Im gambling that i will be able to get tesco finest super seeded come the mornin.

Actually, speaking of Tesco (the connoisseur's choice) every home delivery slot was 'unavailable' for Thursday, which led me to believe either a) your theory on people stocking provisions for the cold or b) the drivers were not allowed to navigate the snowflake found near where I live

Had to.....sorry....gimme a sec.........go into Iceland & (recoils) Liddls for some supplies

 

[TheAddict]

Hahaha a snowflake! Yeah those automatic delivery vehicles probably got to much power under em for such conditions. Though feck that, can imagine havin to deliver some teabags and milk to some sweet lady at the top of a perilous stairway onlt to be told how late you are as your balls frost together.

As for lidl.. eek. That's like loading up BOD on an uknown casino where the only info you currently have is that it doesn't carry a uk licence.

 

[SlotGrinder]

We weren't really forecast for much snow here in cornwall so ofc it was blizzard conditions all morning was pretty cool got a few inches and with the strong winds it was pretty cold and wild . Also in the afternoon it melted very slightly and then froze over again made the roads and paths super icy so walking through town around 5pm was hilarious everyone skating along on their shoes trying not to fall over and laughing at those who did

 

[goatwack]

Hahaha a snowflake! Yeah those automatic delivery vehicles probably got to much power under em for such conditions. Though feck that, can imagine havin to deliver some teabags and milk to some sweet lady at the top of a perilous stairway onlt to be told how late you are as your balls frost together.

As for lidl.. eek. That's like loading up BOD on an uknown casino where the only info you currently have is that it doesn't carry a uk licence.

If Liddl were a lady it would be the painted maypole of the high street. But don't get me started on Tesco delivery drivers - on the whole they've been ok, but we've had some lazy c*nts. If you get to not help them do their job and carry crates through the street then it's a good day

Can't believe a bit of snow could impact their business like that.....further up where it's a bit cold, sure. Yet here.....not so sure. It could well be health & safety gone mad, the ninnies

 

[Jd666]

Still cant get that bloody dog in.
And I better clear the snow off the bowls of curry I leave out for the birds....

Even the birds are hard up North

 

[paul7388]

Snows so deep outside and wind blowing it everywhere.

Another day off work

 

[dunover]

I have to venture out today, only -11c as I have to go to the BMW stealership for the annual MOT and service. My cods have already shrunk just looking outside, it really is bitter, like sticking my head in the deep freeze. The cat walked up to the cat flap and stuck it's nose through, thought 'fuck this!' and just went back to its bed.

 

[Jd666]

Snows so deep outside and wind blowing it everywhere.

Another day off work

My place of work is closed today, but I dont work Thursdays.... not fair

 

[maxd]

Well, here in Edinburgh we ended up with about 15cm of snow, low of -10C or so last night. Judging from traffic and the news the city has pretty much shut down. Those that are driving seem happy to observe the 20mph speed limit for a change.

Typical notice for the day:

...Due to severe weather conditions Edinburgh Gin Distillery is closed today. Unfortunately this means all tours are cancelled ...

Daycares are being rerouted to the pubs.

 

[dunover]

I don't believe it! The missus wants the heating on! More expense.

 

[colinsunderland]

I have to venture out today, only -11c as I have to go to the BMW stealership for the annual MOT and service. My cods have already shrunk just looking outside, it really is bitter, like sticking my head in the deep freeze. The cat walked up to the cat flap and stuck it's nose through, thought 'fuck this!' and just went back to its bed.

BMW
Snow

Good luck with that!

 

[orion]

it's snowing like hell also here in Italy
considering how we are prepared to these events....forget about us for the next two weeks or so.

 

[sapit222]

Its been snowing a lot for a few days here in Sweden.

They should move the Christmas to feb/mars instead of december, couse i love a real white x-mas.

 

[geordiecolin]

Its been snowing a lot for a few days here in Sweden.

They should move the Christmas to feb/mars instead of december, couse i love a real white x-mas.

Whoever was the responsible for Christmas falling when it did should be crucified

 

[greylady]

I live in a rural area surrounded by fields and the police have closed the only road out so seems like I have become imprisoned

 

[geordiecolin]

I live in a rural area surrounded by fields and the police have closed the only road out so seems like I have become imprisoned

They heard how much bad luck you are so they decided to take no chances,so I heard

 

[gilliebean]

Well we finally had a brush with the “Beast from the East” - about a centimetre max.

Lo and behold, they’ve shut the schools for the week and people are panic buying like it’s the apocalypse...

But hey ho, it does look priddy!!

(I’d upload a photo - but it doesn’t matter how much I crop it, it keeps saying it’s too big... )

 

[gilliebean]

Whoever was the responsible for Christmas falling when it did should be crucified

I just snorted my tea!!!

 

[Webzcas]

Just got a txt and email from the school. It's closing at midday. Not even snowing here at the moment and about 1mm in total on the ground.

 

[shadow123]

6 inches of snow,thats bigger than oh never mind

tesco delivery cancelled, no ciggies till saturday aaaahhhhhgggg

 

[Lincolnuk]

Took a turn for the worse around here last night, not due to the snow as such as we only had 3 or 4 heavy showers dropping about 5- 10 cm, more to do with the fact i live in a very flat area of farming and the wind decided to move the contents of the fields and put it on the main roads. Main road not far from me went from clear to 4 to 5ft snow mounds in around 20 min.

A lot of people not at work today due to snow mounds, However i did see Fred Flintstone had braved it this morning so hope he got there okay

 

[dunover]

Just got a txt and email from the school. It's closing at midday. Not even snowing here at the moment and about 1mm in total on the ground.

Same here. Some powdery drifting snow, all the staff and kids are still alive at school today and they decide to shut the bastard 'in case' at lunchtime. FFS!

 

[Jd666]

Dont forget people.
You can get a 60 quid fine and 3 points for driving with snow on your car roof.

 

[Jd666]

Now having second thoughts about moving to the Yorkshire coast

 

[amourgirl]

We went sledging in the park this morning, my kids were begging me to take them home after 20 minutes! they were frozen, told them to Let it Go, as the cold never bothered me.

My Frozen Babies....

 

[paul7388]

Well we finally had a brush with the “Beast from the East” - about a centimetre max.

Lo and behold, they’ve shut the schools for the week and people are panic buying like it’s the apocalypse...

But hey ho, it does look priddy!!

(I’d upload a photo - but it doesn’t matter how much I crop it, it keeps saying it’s too big... )

Lol you saw the forecast for tonight and tomorrow where you stay. Think you might be seeing a little more than a cm snow soon

 

[vinylweatherman]

Its these Scandinavians keeping 96.7%

I have always liked the idea of a degree of rigging as it can lead to the discovery of "emptiers".

Now, having studied the weather for years, last year I discovered a possible emptier. It involves knocking back minor cold snaps early in the season until a Sudden Stratospheric warming is forced out. You then knock back the first two beasts from the east and collect the third, and so far it seems to be working Knocking back cold snaps from 2014 to the present seems to have done the trick

 

[goatwack]

Shutting schools eh. Back in 'my day' half the fun was traversing to school with Aladdin-esque school shoes with virtually no grip, and once you made it to the main stretch leading up to the school building itself, that's where the real fun would begin, given that it was essentially downhill.

Then, at lunchtime, we weren't sent home like a bunch of fairies, you'd have everyone pegging it to the playing fields to see who could stock up on the best snowball arsenal the quickest. Special points were awarded if you got a wad of snow down the back of their shirts.

Snow fights were the bomb

 

[gilliebean]

Lol you saw the forecast for tonight and tomorrow where you stay. Think you might be seeing a little more than a cm snow soon

Haha- tell me about it - I’ve just had to walk a mile and back to collect my daughter from the hospital for the weekend (a day early as they need extra beds for nurses) and lug two suitcases and 2 bags back in a full on blizzard!

I’ve finally managed to get photos to upload - this is this difference in an hour....

 

[Jono777]

Just done few hours work in this (must be mad) felt like a few weeks!

Never been so happy to get home lol, just hope my deposit last tonight

Roads are like glass,

 

[Jd666]

haha

 

[BillyGoldblum]

There are alot of confused Canadians reading this thread.

 

[Jd666]

There are alot of confused Canadians reading this thread.

In 4 months or so, we will all be moaning its too hot

 

[colinsunderland]

I quite often pop in here and have a coffee, not sure if I should today

The same place on a 'normal' day

 

[dunover]

I quite often pop in here and have a coffee, not sure if I should today

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The same place on a 'normal' day

You couldn't pop in there for us and check my lawnmower, spade and shears are still OK?

 

[colinsunderland]

You couldn't pop in there for us and check my lawnmower, spade and shears are still OK?

Spade and shears seem fine, but the lawnmower might need drying out

 

[CC07]

Snow day 3 for me! Getting quite used to this not working malarkey

 

[goatwack]

Two days of delayed parcels from those twits at Royal Mail, meanwhile other companies are going about their business just fine. The ball & chain managed the shopping thrice in a row (even yesterday, during the supposed Armageddon) so it's really not that bad round these parts.

I assume it's more to do with the source of the delivery probably being snowed under, but still, it's just not cricket is it. Barring a miracle tomorrow it looks like I'll be without my trusty supply of contact lenses. Blind as a bat. Just stick a patch on my eye and call me Wilma for all the good Royal Fail do.

So if my posts are somewhat error- prone, youf only got them 2 blaim

 

[lockinlove]

LOL this thread

OMG such wimps!!!

You guys wouldnt last 3 mins in Canada

 

[goatwack]

LOL this thread

OMG such wimps!!!

You guys wouldnt last 3 mins in Canada

You're alright. You've got Terrence and Philip, and a PM that caters to all the snowflakes

 

[pinnit2014]

You’re right.... I’d miss DOA too much

 

[lockinlove]

A snowflake drops in the UK and er'body

Meanwhile in Canada 6 months of the year

 

[gilliebean]

Not wanting to dampen the mood, but a close friend lost her husband yesterday after a lorry lost control and went through the central reservation on the A34 and hit his van head on Him and his workmate had started off to their job, but decided to head home when they got halfway and the weather got worse...he was killed instantly and his friend is only just clinging on. They have young kids too


There but for the grace of God (if there is one!)...

I know accidents happen etc, but I’d rather not have anyone trying to deliver anything to me at the mo - just for the sake of my own conscience if nothing else!

 

[gilliebean]

(Way to kill the mood - sorry guys!! )

 

[goatwack]

Not wanting to dampen the mood, but a close friend lost her husband yesterday after a lorry lost control and went through the central reservation on the A34 and hit his van head on Him and his workmate had started off to their job, but decided to head home when they got halfway and the weather got worse...he was killed instantly and his friend is only just clinging on. They have young kids too


There but for the grace of God (if there is one!)...

I know accidents happen etc, but I’d rather not have anyone trying to deliver anything to me at the mo - just for the sake of my own conscience if nothing else!

Really sorry to hear that. We didn't know, God knows we would have laid off the slapstick in the Ikibu thread!

 

[gilliebean]

Really sorry to hear that. We didn't know, God knows we would have laid off the slapstick in the Ikibu thread!

Sorry my phone died as I was replying!

Don’t apologise!! I didn’t find out until this morning - kind’ve wish I’d not mentioned it now!

Type first, think later as usual! As you were gentleman...

 

[geordiecolin]

Maybe this is what they meant by "The beast from the East" ? Brace yourselves if your heading out!

 

[Nicola]

I came back from Vegas yesterday and when the pilot said the temperature was -9C in London I was in two minds to get off the plane and stay a bit longer!

For some reason all the snow has drifted into one corner of my garden?? What the hell has been going on while I was away

 

[Jd666]

And its back.
The council in its wisdom hasnt even had the gritters out.
Some roads are chaos