westbow Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 5 hours ago, Der Kaiser said: Not a drop in Penicuik but did start when I left. Hope it doesn't come to much. Getting snowed in is great. Snowed out....happened to me 3 years back. 20 min commute home took 3 and a half hours and even then I abandoned my car over a mile from home with only petrol fumes in the tank and bursting on a pish. Came back to it the following day with a rude note saying I had parked across driveway. Wrote my own note saying I didnt park it but rather abandoned it hence why it was wedged into a snow drift in the road randomly. I didnt know they had a driveway as there was no garage and the snow was that thick and deep I couldn't tell. Sellotaped a Chupa Chup lolly to the letter and said no hard feeling but here's a lollipop as way of an apology and posted it through his door. (Note lollipop was not tainted in case you thought I stuck it up my arse first. A genuine kind human gesture it was) Not stopped snowing in Penicuik since this morning mate. Luckily it's not really lying. Had similar issues getting back, usually a bus gets stuck before gowkley moss roundabout and that's that for hours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maple Leaf Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 No snow in southern Ontario. Nice sunny day, actually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theshed Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 11 hours ago, The Real Maroonblood said: 2 days ago it was forecast heavy snow in Edinburgh on Tuesday. Now it’s Wednesday for heavy snow. Looks like rain now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Maroonblood Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 23 minutes ago, theshed said: Looks like rain now 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanks said no Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 Still only sleet and rain forecast for Edinburgh https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/forecast/gcvwr3zrw#?date=2021-02-02 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo-Jimbo Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 Still snowing/sleet/raining here, has been for last 24 hrs or more, but the snow is too wet to lay, and it's just horrible slushy now. The snow is lying up in the hills as per usual, probably a good few inches if not more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theshed Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 4 minutes ago, Jambo-Jimbo said: Still snowing/sleet/raining here, has been for last 24 hrs or more, but the snow is too wet to lay, and it's just horrible slushy now. The snow is lying up in the hills as per usual, probably a good few inches if not more. Pissing down in Musselburgh We do really stay in a miserable country at times Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo-Jimbo Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 (edited) 25 minutes ago, theshed said: Pissing down in Musselburgh We do really stay in a miserable country at times I wish it'll make it's mind up, either piss down or snow, as this mixture of both is just crap. Edited February 3, 2021 by Jambo-Jimbo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horatio Caine Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 1 hour ago, Jambo-Jimbo said: I wish it'll make it's mind up, either piss down or snow, as this mixture of both is just crap. Just watched the forecast. I think you're about to get your wish! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo-Jimbo Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 Having escaped heavy snowfall the last couple of times, we got about 3+ inches of snow overnight and this morning, it's that soft powderly type and with the wind is just blowing all over the place. Just cleared my path and driveway and as I'm clearing it the wind is just blowing back over the fecking path. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Potter Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 1 hour ago, Jambo-Jimbo said: Having escaped heavy snowfall the last couple of times, we got about 3+ inches of snow overnight and this morning, it's that soft powderly type and with the wind is just blowing all over the place. Just cleared my path and driveway and as I'm clearing it the wind is just blowing back over the fecking path. Just had hailstones in sunny drumbrae just now, quite a bit of powderly snow this morning, nice and cauld, roll on the spring.😧. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry Haggis Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 35 minutes ago, Harry Potter said: Just had hailstones in sunny drumbrae just now, quite a bit of powderly snow this morning, nice and cauld, roll on the spring.😧. Three weeks till spring! roll on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Potter Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 1 minute ago, Angry Haggis said: Three weeks till spring! roll on. Thats cheered me up, 😀. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo-Jimbo Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 Blizzard conditions here in the central Borders just now. It's been snow showers all day, some heavy, but this one has been on for the last 30+ minutes, heavy blizzard. Will have to clear the path & driveway again, once this stops, as it's all covered in snow again. Gritters had only been about an hour ago and the side roads are all covered again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 It’s lovely in West Edinburgh just now, crisp cold day with sun streaming in the window. However according to the forecast heavy snow starting at around 5pm for 3 hours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gator Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 We have a good blanket on the ground with a couple of more cm's forecast for each day this week which is good for me being an avid cross country skier, it's -10C, -20C factoring in the windchill here this morning in Southern Ontario! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmarkus1981 Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 Few inches in Dunbar so far Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locky Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 Blizzard like down here in Musselburgh. Been constant for at least an hour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 Must be a nightmare trying to get up to Oxgangs, Torphin, Swanston. Buses only going as far as Firrhill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 (edited) People out helping a bus stranded halfway up Torphin Road Why would you attempt to go up there in these conditions ? Could be there til tomorrow at this rate ! Edited February 8, 2021 by Maroon Sailor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maroondevo52 Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 Heavy and lying in Niddrie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 The Mound Due to a adverse weather buses are unable to serve The Mound south bound and are instead diverted via George Street, North Bridge, South Bridge and Chambers Street until further notice. affects services 27 Should never have got rid of that underground heating system they had ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 Dundees pitch is currently like Atlantis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 Just now, Jeff said: Dundees pitch is currently like Atlantis Mythical? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 Just now, Tazio said: Mythical? And like most Dundee birds knickers... Wet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
been here before Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 Ive never understood why buses dont have wee bits on them to attatch snowplough blades to. Get them on a few buses when the snow starts and roads would stay open surely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 The hard stuff today. Got it both journeys today. Good it bounced off the clothes in the morning. Quite funny hitting into it later on. Right in the face. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry Haggis Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 3 hours ago, jonesy said: Sounds like a niche online dating profile. 10/10 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Harry Potter Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 10 hours ago, been here before said: Ive never understood why buses dont have wee bits on them to attatch snowplough blades to. Get them on a few buses when the snow starts and roads would stay open surely. Would love wee bits on ma car, be a wee snowplough, 4 to 5 inches in drumbrae😮 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howdy Doody Jambo Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 (edited) 12 minutes ago, Maroon Sailor said: Them new electric taxis £60k and pish in an inch of snow Well done to those helping him out, good community spirit Edited February 9, 2021 by Ma Roon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Potter Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 2 minutes ago, Ma Roon said: Them new electric taxis £60k and pish in an inch of snow Well done to those helping him out, good community spirit Aye mind a friend from Motherwell trying to leave east craigs a few years back, his hybrid car useless in a couple of inches of snow, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smack Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 42 minutes ago, Harry Potter said: Aye mind a friend from Motherwell trying to leave east craigs a few years back, his hybrid car useless in a couple of inches of snow, Genuine question, why would it being a hybrid make a difference? Is the weight distributed differently because of the batteries or something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howdy Doody Jambo Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 38 minutes ago, Smack said: Genuine question, why would it being a hybrid make a difference? Is the weight distributed differently because of the batteries or something? Rear wheel drives are hopeless in the white stuff may have been that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartsfc_fan Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 About 7 inches in Gorebridge. Heavy snow showers on and off. Currently lovely and sunny but that'll change quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inspector Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 2 hours ago, Maroon Sailor said: Wonder if he charged them? Anyway, about 10 inches in Portmahomack and still coming down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tian447 Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 Got 7 inches in the back garden. The snow is pretty deep too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smack Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 1 hour ago, Ma Roon said: Rear wheel drives are hopeless in the white stuff may have been that Yeah, I get that, was more wondering about the Hybrids as I've been considering getting something along those lines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
been here before Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 3 hours ago, Maroon Sailor said: "Heroes" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Brown Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 A right proper fall out in Uphall, 4" plus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locky Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 Still coming down in Musselburgh. I'm in the town centre though so hard to really tell how deep it is. My front window looks on to a main street which has mostly turned to slush but out the back, it's white as far as the eye can see. Just spoke to a friend from Maryhill, Glasgow. Ankle deep she says. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graygo Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 Meant to be picking up the shopping order today, not happening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri Alban Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 Lost a day's work today and possibly tomorrow anaw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Potter Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 3 hours ago, Smack said: Genuine question, why would it being a hybrid make a difference? Is the weight distributed differently because of the batteries or something? Maybe due to the weight or lack of it at the front, not sure, maybe lack of torque, it certainly was not going places, had to push it out my street😦. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smack Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 20 minutes ago, Harry Potter said: Maybe due to the weight or lack of it at the front, not sure, maybe lack of torque, it certainly was not going places, had to push it out my street😦. I have so many questions....Google is my friend but you can't beat first hand accounts from folk who drive them about in the same sorts of places and real life conditions that I would, rather than 20 laps round the Nürburgring. Thanks for replying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tian447 Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 Path I cleared an hour ago is already filling in! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Potter Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 14 minutes ago, Smack said: I have so many questions....Google is my friend but you can't beat first hand accounts from folk who drive them about in the same sorts of places and real life conditions that I would, rather than 20 laps round the Nürburgring. Thanks for replying. No problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DETTY29 Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 I did see the first two car (at the bottom if top end of street) crash on twitter last night. Here is next crash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smack Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 9 minutes ago, DETTY29 said: I did see the first two car (at the bottom if top end of street) crash on twitter last night. Here is next crash. Enjoyed the cackle at the end 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tian447 Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 (edited) 20 minutes ago, DETTY29 said: I did see the first two car (at the bottom if top end of street) crash on twitter last night. Here is next crash. What the **** were they thinking approaching a steep hill at that speed, in the snow? Brakes locked on, futile attempt turning against the direction of the slide (with the indicator going on - lol), and they've only cleared the front window of their vehicle (back window wiper has done some of the work). Their insurance company will be rubbing their hands together seeing that footage going on Twitter. Edited February 9, 2021 by tian447 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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