On Feb 1, 10:28*pm, John Hall wrote:
In article ,
*Phil Layton writes:

Well, quite astonishing really. Phil Hammond on the BBC Web
weather really unsure what is going to happen *at T+72 hours. I
sensed a doubt that the mild air is even going to reach the SE, and
he mentioned the cold here lasting well into next week.

In fact tonights Northwood chart:
http://www.cincfleetwoc.com/HF-Fax/N...ic/NEATL_AB_Su
rfacePrognosis_UNCL_1200_T120.png
doesnt have the front reaching the SE.

That looks very like today's 12Z ECMWF operational run with fronts
added.



Of more interest, at even closer timescale is the Low in the North
Sea which could bring snow to E areas on Friday evening
http://www.wzkarten3.de/pics/brack1a.gif

As you say, interesting. Hopefully it will be enough to stop any more
toys being thrown out of prams regarding this cold spell.
--
John Hall
* * * * * * *"The power of accurate observation is commonly called cynicism
* * * * * * * by those who have not got it."
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * George Bernard Shaw

John, as Dave says there is a distinct lack of tantrum or
dissapoinment at the moment. So on the basis of that, I accuse you
Sir, of jumping on a pramwagon.