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Title: Does anyone have snow yet?
Post by: Suzanne on February 01, 2008, 12:31:08
I heard on the radio that schools in Shropshire on half a day in anticipation of snow this afternoon. So has it arrived there yet, and what do you think good planning or an excuse for an afternoon off??  :o

I am working on a proposal that I have Oct/Nov off later this year in anticipation of severe weather during winter - do I have a chance  :-\
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Post by: luckydog on February 01, 2008, 12:48:47
Sun shining here in Powys, just a few miles across the border from Shropshire.   ;D
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Post by: lorna on February 01, 2008, 12:51:17
Blue sky and sunshine here in Cambridgeshire BUT really strong wind blowing.
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Post by: froglets on February 01, 2008, 12:57:52
South Cheshire here - a stone's throw away from the Shropsire & Staffs borders - bright and blowing a hoolie, although it may be worse weather on the moors & open land.

Wish I'd done a big wash first thing looking out now.
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Post by: 5rod on February 01, 2008, 13:04:33
HI 5 ROD HERE
GREAT DAY IN WEST SUSSEX LOTS OF SUN  SHINE
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Post by: Barnowl on February 01, 2008, 13:09:07
Blue skies over London
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Post by: Clairylou on February 01, 2008, 13:20:02
Its snowing loads here in Gateshead unfortuately i'm stuck in work hope i don't get snowed in.
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Post by: gtm41658 on February 01, 2008, 13:34:28
Middle of Oxfrod and its bright sunshine...shame I'm at work could be on the lottie!!
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Post by: cambourne7 on February 01, 2008, 14:07:51
.... our snow is not forcast till tonight but its far 2 windy to do anything Dont need to leave the house but hubbie announced last night hes working saturday :(

Contemplating doing some housework once i pop a pot of irish stew on to start cooking with veg i got fom the lotty yesterday. Might stick some bread on to bake as well so that i have something to dip in the stew :)
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Post by: Froglegs on February 01, 2008, 14:51:05
yes :(
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Post by: alienwithaview on February 01, 2008, 14:56:51
Yes, I call it snow, my other half calls it hail - whatever, it covered the ground nice and white for about half an hour and we are in sunny Wiltshire!
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Post by: froglets on February 01, 2008, 15:05:58
It's here now.......
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Post by: Tin Shed on February 01, 2008, 15:10:41
A bit breezy, but with bright blue skies and sunshine today.
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Post by: paulinems on February 01, 2008, 15:13:05
no snow but gale force winds
Pauline
Title: Re: Does anyone have snow yet?
Post by: cambourne7 on February 01, 2008, 16:14:52
Quote from: Suzanne on February 01, 2008, 12:31:08
I heard on the radio that schools in Shropshire on half a day in anticipation of snow this afternoon. So has it arrived there yet, and what do you think good planning or an excuse for an afternoon off??  :o

I am working on a proposal that I have Oct/Nov off later this year in anticipation of severe weather during winter - do I have a chance  :-\

I would go for the month of Nov & Feb only :)
Title: Re: Does anyone have snow yet?
Post by: Suzanne on February 01, 2008, 20:32:10
I left work at 4.30 in Birmingham just as it started a blizzard. This lasted for about 30 minutes - and all quiet now. But we did have a fence panel blow down.

hopefully it won't snow tonight as its Rytons Potato Day tomorrow, and all though I am not far I don't live on a main road!

Cam - Nov and Feb sound good to me, possibly with June in case of sunstroke  ;D
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Post by: saddad on February 01, 2008, 20:39:46
Not settled here Suzanne but hopefully me and DebP will be going in the morning!
;D
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Post by: kt. on February 01, 2008, 21:37:34
It is white all over. Hope there is more tomorrow: snowball fights with the kids. I am only doing the father thing for them. Wouldn't want to disappoint now would I.....
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Post by: Robert_Brenchley on February 01, 2008, 22:30:47
Not a sign of it all day in Worcester, but a slight sprinkling appeared as the train approached Smethwick on the way home.
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Post by: caroline7758 on February 02, 2008, 11:54:12
First flutterings here this morning but not settling as the sun keeps coming out.
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Post by: tartonterro on February 02, 2008, 11:56:23
had some last night - still laying on the ground - but nothing further today - yet!!!!
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Post by: grawrc on February 02, 2008, 13:41:08
It' still snowing in my part of Edinburgh but not with any real conviction!
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Post by: cornykev on February 02, 2008, 19:14:58
Not a sniffter here.  ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: cambourne7 on February 02, 2008, 19:17:49
still not snowing here BUT i have an ice headache which i usualy het when it snows.
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Post by: Tin Shed on February 02, 2008, 22:12:39
How can you tell it is an ice headache, Cambourne? It sounds intriguing, but obviously not for the person having it!
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Post by: Carol on February 02, 2008, 22:22:18
Have had flurries of snow off and on today but now its slowly disappearing.  Sick of the sight of the stuff now.  Its still behind the dykes, so probably more will come this winter.  We had quite a bit of snow in the village yesterday but 2 miles down the road, no snow.  Was strange.   4 miles to the east of the village lots and lots of snow.  Roll on spring.

::)

Title: Re: Does anyone have snow yet?
Post by: cambourne7 on February 02, 2008, 23:17:00
Quote from: Tin Shed on February 02, 2008, 22:12:39
How can you tell it is an ice headache, Cambourne? It sounds intriguing, but obviously not for the person having it!

Hi

I get them sometimes, changes in pressure usualy do it.
Its a family thing all the women in my mothers side have the ability to tell if its going to snow, thunder etc.
Mines not working still no snow which means i must be comming down with somthing.

Cam
Title: Re: Does anyone have snow yet?
Post by: star on February 03, 2008, 00:31:24
I get them too Cam, so I know how it is. Usually, as you say with low pressure. ;)

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Post by: Tin Shed on February 03, 2008, 12:40:09
Thanks for the info, Cambourne and Star - I had never heard of that type of headache before.