Weather conditions in the United Kingdom have deteriorated further during the day, with snow drifting. The view from my office. Yes. I'm about the last person left atm. Some airport are hit badly (for example, Birmingham Airport is closed until 18:00) whilst a lot are reporting delays. Check the airport you're flying out of - twitter links … [Read more...]
UK Snow Alert: Disruptions ahead
It seems that parts of the United Kingdom have received a major dusting of snow today. As most people know, the United Kingdom can't handle snow in any shape or form (a common joke that we use in my office is that the city grinds to a halt when a flake of snow hits the ground, and goes into panic if two flakes of snow land. Any more than that is... well). Initial predictions … [Read more...]
Snow falls in the UK – Cancellations ahoy.
Well the white stuff has descended on the UK (and outside GhettoIFE Towers, it is white indeed), and as the UK can't cope with a flake a snow falling without panic descending, here is an update on what airlines are planning to do tomorrow. Heathrow is throwing an Emergency Timetable, with tomorrow's schedule cut by 30%. According to the airport: … [Read more...]
UK Weather Warning Issued: Snow inbound
The blanket of snow which has been covering Europe is heading for the UK with some speed with the following warnings in effect from the Met Office: Outbreaks of sleet and snow will spread from the west on Saturday morning. Accumulations of 2 to 5cm are likely, mainly on ground above 150m, with perhaps 10cm on roads above 300m. Snow will turn increasingly to rain on lower … [Read more...]
More Snow, More Trouble…
If there is one thing the british are obsessed with (and if you've been looking at this blog dear reader) is the weather. The UK has been gripped by another wave of snow, with London Gatwick closed to runway traffic to allow it to be cleared, London City closed due to poor visiblity, with Birmingham International right behind it (at time of writing) and London Heathrow … [Read more...]
More Snow ahead – expected Sunday – LONDON in the firing line
The weather predictions for this weekend are NOT good with more snow due on Sunday. Alas, expect delays and cancellations on fights, trains and public transport services. Trouble is expected until Mid-January at the earliest... and it would be nice for it to finish as Ive had enough slip/slide fun on ice this year.... … [Read more...]
A simple graphical representation of why the UK has ground to a halt…
A single picture can say a 1000 words... There are still substantial delays, service cuts and incidents as of today (08/01). Please check before you travel. Image: NASA/GSFC, MODIS Rapid Response, Full size at http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/8447023.stm … [Read more...]
Yes, the weather is still bad…
... and there are many disruptions at airports, airlines, train and public transport. And roads too. Whilst the snow threat has receded, it's now turning from a Snow into an Ice problem with black ice developing everywhere. Allow extra time for your journeys, and check with your carrier if a service is running! … [Read more...]
UK Weather – From Bad to Worse – More Snow
The UK Met Office has issued an flash weather warning, indicating heavy snowfall expected over the next 24 hours, concentrating in Dorset, Hampshire, Oxfordshire, Berkshire and Wiltshire - and is spreading south. Latest weather from The Met Office and from BBC Weather Expect Travel disruption, delays and cancellations today in all forms of travel - and keep safe. … [Read more...]
A smattering of snow, and everything goes wrong…
Snow and ice are still playing up in the UK, so here's a few things to be aware of: All London Airports, Bristol, Manchester and in fact - the majority of UK Airports are showing delays. Eurostar is still suspended, pending testing of the new snow defence systems installed on the trains. Roads are still chaotic Also the East Coast of the USA is suffering major snow … [Read more...]