Warning of severe weather - SNOW [4/5 February and possibly 10/11 Feb]
Feb 2, 2012, 1:19 pm
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Warning of severe weather - SNOW [4/5 February and possibly 10/11 Feb]
Looks like the warnings of the potential for snow this coming weekend earlier in the week are starting to firm up.
Met Office have issued a yellow warning for 5-10cm of snow over the course of the weekend.
Fingers crossed it isn't that bad at LHR...
Met Office have issued a yellow warning for 5-10cm of snow over the course of the weekend.
Fingers crossed it isn't that bad at LHR...
Feb 2, 2012, 1:30 pm
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I have been warning people against travelling when I travel, especially long haul!
If only you had listened...
Actually, at the risk of doing the Michael Fish, I don't think it would be that bad at LHR or LGW, looking at the forecast.
If only you had listened...
Actually, at the risk of doing the Michael Fish, I don't think it would be that bad at LHR or LGW, looking at the forecast.
Feb 2, 2012, 1:35 pm
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So far it looks ok (with the possible exception of first thing Sunday morning). It's next Thursday (the 9th) that I'd be more worried about.
Feb 2, 2012, 1:37 pm
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Feb 2, 2012, 1:39 pm
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P.S. 4/5/7/9/11/12/14/16/18/19/21/24/27 are the dates to avoid flying in February if anyone wishes to avoid flying on the same day as me
(I'm sorry sigma421)
Feb 2, 2012, 1:40 pm
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Oh dear I'm flying on at least 3 of those. Should I just cancel and bed down in Surrey for the month?
Feb 2, 2012, 1:43 pm
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On a serious note though, I really hope that BAA has got itself sorted out and bought the required equipment to keep the airport open. I know some dodgy little regional airports manage to do it somehow, so I believe LHR definitely should, although disruptions are inevitable with the amount of traffic.
Feb 2, 2012, 1:45 pm
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Forgive my faint apathy, but isn't this called ... W I N T E R ?
You know, that cold, blowy, snowy thing that happens every year around this time?
Even our little "semi-tropical" Island is bleeding parky today. The Cat won't go out, due to a mix of cold and wind. I've suggested She moves to Jamaica, but She just sits there having the hump.
You know, that cold, blowy, snowy thing that happens every year around this time?
Even our little "semi-tropical" Island is bleeding parky today. The Cat won't go out, due to a mix of cold and wind. I've suggested She moves to Jamaica, but She just sits there having the hump.
Feb 2, 2012, 1:53 pm
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Did one of the mods remove my post? Not that it was that interesting, but it was almost on topic
ETA - it appears my post never made it. I blame it on PUTI. Cheers, LTN Phobia.
ETA - it appears my post never made it. I blame it on PUTI. Cheers, LTN Phobia.
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Feb 2, 2012, 2:08 pm
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Feb 2, 2012, 2:20 pm
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Feb 2, 2012, 2:20 pm
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Well if LHR and LGW gets hit badly by snow I'm sure it will result in some very nice diversions to other parts of the country.
Would be rubbish for anyone traveling but great for the spotters
cs
Would be rubbish for anyone traveling but great for the spotters
cs