"Nick" wrote in message
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Heavy rain and grey skies for an hour now in the Southampton area -
seems the thaw has come much quicker than expected round here. Other
than the Bournemouth area is this widespread/general? e.g. any reports
from inland Wiltshire, Hampshire, Surrey, West Sussex?

Nick

Wasn't there always a prospect of rain along the coast? Here in Winchester
8 miles to the north it has been snowing on and off since about 10.00am.
Occasionally moderate and waiting to see what the white "blob" on the radar
brings.

Temp about 0 c (poor thermo/exposure).

PS
Just about to post and the blob has arrived. Snow now heavy with large
flakes adding to existing icy cover.

What a fantastic winter so far if you like this sort of thing!