PGM316 Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 Its obvious 4x4 drivers like the snow more than the average person! Will there be snow this winter?! They say its going to be bad, then erm it could be mild, they don't know.. Are you looking forward to driving in the snow? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finnarne Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 A mild winter is a bad one, I'm afraid. But i live in Norway, and love the winter. And yes - I drive 4x4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G4FUJ Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 Definitely! To driving in it, that is As for the newspaper scaremongering - ignore it, it's the usual BS. There was an excellent programme on BBC2 the other evening, with Kate Humble (steady lad ) and some fellow, from the Met Office?. Will it snow - who knows. All I will say is that the Sparrows have been really stocking up from my bird feeders this autumn... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dantd5 Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 I have changed over to studded tyres already and everything is set... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PGM316 Posted November 14, 2011 Author Share Posted November 14, 2011 There was an excellent programme on BBC2 the other evening, with Kate Humble (steady lad ) and some fellow, from the Met Office?. Thats the program that got me thinking! Summary of the program being that after 5 days you had little idea what would happen, although Tesco still pay to be given long range forecasts, they said snow end of November?! Not looking like it so far! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elbekko Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 Definitely looking forward to it, didn't get to have much fun last winter as I was having engine troubles (my coolant can now handle -30°C, safe side and all ). I checked a forecast earlier today that said light snow the 29th of November, let's hope that is the case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CwazyWabbit Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 Fingers crossed we'll at least get some heavy snow this winter.... I want to play I have towing strap at the ready! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orgasmic Farmer Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 Little video made last year. Lets hope we get some similar conditions this year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lrfarmer Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 well the wind has changed and is getting colder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PGM316 Posted November 16, 2011 Author Share Posted November 16, 2011 Little video made last year. Lets hope we get some similar conditions this year Good video, really shows the difference the right tyres make. Wonder if the UK will ever have the laws like Germany were you have to fit winter tyres? Weather still very mild where I am! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C18RCH Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 Here's some from on the penines a couple of years ago. Sorry for the rubbish quality: Yes that snow drift is higher than the bonnet: Here are the after pics: That was a fun night. Hope my landy is ready in time for the snow and that we get more like this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickeyw Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 Little video made last year. Lets hope we get some similar conditions this year Nice. Has Nige seen this yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PGM316 Posted November 21, 2011 Author Share Posted November 21, 2011 The 10 day forecast says 10 days of mild weather, so much for all the snow in November! Anyones guess what December will be like... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lbj Posted November 21, 2011 Share Posted November 21, 2011 The 10 day forecast says 10 days of mild weather, so much for all the snow in November! Anyones guess what December will be like... How can you trust people who clams to be able to forecast the weather the next 10, 30 days og 50 years for that matter (global warming), if they can not make a correct forecast for the next 3 days.......... Lars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UdderlyOffroad Posted November 21, 2011 Share Posted November 21, 2011 Good video, really shows the difference the right tyres make. Wonder if the UK will ever have the laws like Germany were you have to fit winter tyres? Weather still very mild where I am! God I hope not - the fact is the Brits are useless at driving in snow - and most of them admit this and refuse to drive in snow because they just don't have the skills or experience*. That's not to say 'winter' tyres aren't without merits, in fact they make a helluva difference. But we really do not need them in this country. Am looking forward to some snow though....but I suspect putting one's faith in long-term forecasts/Daily Mail headlines might lead to disappointment. *By Brits, I mean soft southerners, of course - before you 'ard Northerners and/or Scots start getting upset Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discomikey Posted November 21, 2011 Share Posted November 21, 2011 try higher drifts than a 4ft high farm gatee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C18RCH Posted November 21, 2011 Share Posted November 21, 2011 The year when I took those pictures of the drifts higher than the bonnet we had some drifts that engulfed an entire bus. When the road was cleared enough to enable them to recover it they towed it out and it left a nearly perfect tunnel where the snow had drifted around the bus and then frozen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 Little video made last year. Lets hope we get some similar conditions this year I think I remember that field. Looks fun like that. Hello Mark btw, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orgasmic Farmer Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 Yeah, but you never got stuck in that one Andy IIRC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 Nah that was the flat one the other side the trees IIRC! in that tiny ditch, which I think is still my avatar? Got a more fun truck now, just need to get the 4WD & low box working before snow arrives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PGM316 Posted December 2, 2011 Author Share Posted December 2, 2011 I'm coming to terms with maybe having no snow this winter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sussex-landy Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 I doubt it will snow this year as both my rovers are back on the road and have passed their MOTs so defo wont snow now I have them back in action. Although I am going to the alsp over winter so will have enough fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spearos Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 I think the guy off that program 'Will it Snow' is James Madden of exactaweather.com He's been in the news a lot recently regarding his winter forecast - cold like last December but more prolonged. He even says he wouldn't be surprised if records are broken! Of course a lot of other forecasters are saying it'll be a mild one so I guess we'll see... But... It appears Mr Madden could be correct as his summer forecast was pretty accurate and he did predict the snow in October, which is actually quite impressive when you take into account NI haven't had snow before bonfire night for many, many years. Also there are the 'old wives tales' such as; the more berries/fruit on trees, the more severe the winter will be - if this is true then looking at the small tree at the bottom of my garden it's going to be a cold one. The branches are almost vertical because of the weight! I have also heard that the later the trees lose their leaves, the colder it will be. And then there is the saying mild November means a cold December... I've got a lot of stick at work for my new found interest in the weather, but hopefully someone here will read this and actually find it as interesting as I have! It's funny, since I got myself the Land Rover, the winter's have suddenly got quite a bit harsher and for some (sick?) reason I hope this will continue! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PGM316 Posted December 2, 2011 Author Share Posted December 2, 2011 I think the guy off that program 'Will it Snow' is James Madden of exactaweather.com He's been in the news a lot recently regarding his winter forecast - cold like last December but more prolonged. He even says he wouldn't be surprised if records are broken! Of course a lot of other forecasters are saying it'll be a mild one so I guess we'll see... But... It appears Mr Madden could be correct as his summer forecast was pretty accurate and he did predict the snow in October, which is actually quite impressive when you take into account NI haven't had snow before bonfire night for many, many years. Also there are the 'old wives tales' such as; the more berries/fruit on trees, the more severe the winter will be - if this is true then looking at the small tree at the bottom of my garden it's going to be a cold one. The branches are almost vertical because of the weight! I have also heard that the later the trees lose their leaves, the colder it will be. And then there is the saying mild November means a cold December... I've got a lot of stick at work for my new found interest in the weather, but hopefully someone here will read this and actually find it as interesting as I have! It's funny, since I got myself the Land Rover, the winter's have suddenly got quite a bit harsher and for some (sick?) reason I hope this will continue! I'm the same, I've taken a greater interest in the weather. But all I seem to find out is you can't forecast far into the future Still, fingers crossed for at least a few snowy days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CwazyWabbit Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 I'm the same, I've taken a greater interest in the weather. But all I seem to find out is you can't forecast far into the future Still, fingers crossed for at least a few snowy days. Lol I too am the same Welcome to weather geeks anonymous...... 'Hi, I have a weather obsession, it all started when I bought a Land Rover..... can you help me?' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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