Raven Posted March 11, 2013 Posted March 11, 2013 I thought we had a dedicated weather thread, but I can't seem to find one . . .Anyway, I've never really seen this before, but it's "icing" here. It's too hard for snow and sleet, but too small for hail, so I'm declaring this "icing".Combined with high winds and freezing temperatures it was a thoroughly unpleasant walk into work and it looks like we're set for this for the day. Still, if you can believe the shamans at the MET Office, we should have a nice clear day tomorrow to make up for it . . . Quote
Chrissy Posted March 11, 2013 Posted March 11, 2013 Icing....Mmmm....cakes and buns with fondant icing. Thanks Raven, the thought of icing has cheered me up no end! We've just got the soft and sort-of settling snow, and the high winds. I have spent the morning muttering about how draughty our house is. Quote
Athena Posted March 11, 2013 Posted March 11, 2013 It's snowed here a bit too, more snow up north in the country. They predict it will be cold and snowy for the next few days, bah. Quote
pontalba Posted March 11, 2013 Posted March 11, 2013 It was pretty gorgeous for a few days, but now it's rained all night, and is forecast to keep it up all day....also thunderstorms threatened. Warmish in the day, but down to 36F tonight. Gak. Quote
Ben Posted March 11, 2013 Posted March 11, 2013 We've just had red hot sunshine, a blizzard, sunshine again, and now a steady trickle of light snow.. all in the space of ten minutes. Typical. Quote
bree Posted March 11, 2013 Posted March 11, 2013 Snow and ice and rains all done here. (I think) The sun has been shining most generously and gloriously on us Quote
risingdawn Posted March 11, 2013 Posted March 11, 2013 Was meant to have "heavy snow" where I live but all we have is freezing cold wind and temperatures. Clouds but no sun. And absolutely no rain whatsoever. Maybe there is some up on Dartmoor. Quote
ashleighjane Posted March 11, 2013 Posted March 11, 2013 It's really sunny here today. However, we've had a couple of snow showers. Plus the wind is really cold. D: Quote
Peacefield Posted March 11, 2013 Posted March 11, 2013 Would you call freezing rain 'icing?' What you described makes me think of that. We've not seen the sun here since Friday and it's been rainy and cloudy since then. I'll take it though because at least it's not cold enough to snow! It has been and will be in the high 30s, which is nice for a change. Spring is getting closer and closer!! Quote
Charm Posted March 11, 2013 Posted March 11, 2013 Woke up this morning to a light covering of snow and it has been trying to snow on and off all day. Absolutely freezing out there too, -1 degree C all day! Quote
Chrissy Posted March 11, 2013 Posted March 11, 2013 My poor hubby left work at 4 o'clock this afternoon. It's just gone half past 8 in the evening, and he still isn't home - the distance? 62 miles! There have been accidents and idiots on the roads unforntunately, and the snow that wasn't settling that much earlier today has been settling heavily since about 5 o'clock. *sigh* It doesn't look good for tomorrow as the temps are supposed to sink tonight too. Quote
Charm Posted March 11, 2013 Posted March 11, 2013 Oh no Chrissy! I hope he is home safe and sound by now Quote
Raven Posted March 11, 2013 Author Posted March 11, 2013 It is, as they say, chuffin' cold here. Not looking forward to the walk into work tomorrow (I managed to blag a lift home this evening). Quote
Chrissy Posted March 11, 2013 Posted March 11, 2013 Oh no Chrissy! I hope he is home safe and sound by now It's just coming up to 11 pm, and he still hasn't made it home. He is only a few miles away, but traffic is at a standstill both ways. I am sitting here fretting away - I am just hoping upon hope that he will get back here soon. 7 hours, for a journey that takes (at it's worst) 2 hours. Quote
poppy Posted March 11, 2013 Posted March 11, 2013 It's just coming up to 11 pm, and he still hasn't made it home. He is only a few miles away, but traffic is at a standstill both ways. I am sitting here fretting away - I am just hoping upon hope that he will get back here soon. 7 hours, for a journey that takes (at it's worst) 2 hours. Oh Chrissy, that's awful, poor guy. I hope he doesn't have to do it all again tomorrow Quote
poppy Posted March 11, 2013 Posted March 11, 2013 I don't want to be mean to everyone suffering the cold and snow, but I'm SO over the hot and dry! We have had no appreciable rain since the middle of January and are often getting temperatures of 30C and above. Quote
Chrissy Posted March 12, 2013 Posted March 12, 2013 Still no sign of hubby - 8 long hours he has been travelling. Trafiic reports say that he and many many others are at a standstill - STILL! I spoke to him a minute ago, and if (a fairly big IF) he can keep traction enough to get up the next slope in the road he should get onto a local bit of road that isn't as exposed. I don't want to contemplate just yet any alternatives that may have to take place. We really didn't expect it to be so bad. The weather reports indicated that we would have a little snow but the wind would be the chiliest problem. Until 5 ish that was true, then it turned nasty out there. Poppy, I reckon that if everyone in NZ and Oz flapped their arms in our direction some of the warmth might just make it's way here. Quote
poppy Posted March 12, 2013 Posted March 12, 2013 (edited) Poppy, I reckon that if everyone in NZ and Oz flapped their arms in our direction some of the warmth might just make it's way here. Flapping as we speak ....flapping, flapping Edited March 12, 2013 by poppy Quote
Chrissy Posted March 12, 2013 Posted March 12, 2013 Well, 10 hours - yes TEN hours after he left work to head home, my poor husband has just arrived home. A quick cup of tea and then we are heading to bed. The police had to help (by a combination of pushing and towing) the motorists stranded on the stretch of road he was on. He plans on working from home tomorrow! lol Quote
pontalba Posted March 12, 2013 Posted March 12, 2013 Very happy to hear he is safe at home Chrissy!! Quote
Chrissy Posted March 12, 2013 Posted March 12, 2013 Thank you! It all turned into bit of a saga last night, but husband has nothing but praise for the Police and highways agency folk who were outside in the cold getting things sorted. Rather them than me! Quote
Charm Posted March 12, 2013 Posted March 12, 2013 Oh I'm so pleased he got home safe and sound Chrissy, it sounds as if he had an awful time! Definitely deserves a day at home! Quote
Raven Posted March 12, 2013 Author Posted March 12, 2013 Glad to hear Mr. Chrissy got home okay!The walk into work this morning was not fun at all, nearly fell flat on my arse whilst crossing a road which looked clear. Paradoxically, it actually seemed safer to walk on the white areas of the pavement than the clear ones . . . Quote
Brian. Posted March 12, 2013 Posted March 12, 2013 I always find that as long as the snow isn't compacted to hard that its far easier to walk on that then 'clear' ground. I get much better traction and that great crunchy sound as I walk along. Quote
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