QPR weather

[Neil]

UK Outlook for Friday 18 Dec 2009 to Sunday 27 Dec 2009:
Initially it looks likely to be cold with sleet and snow showers, most of which will fall in northern and eastern areas, giving accumulations of snow in places. There is also the risk of some more persistent sleet or snow at times in northern parts whereas the driest conditions are most likely to occur in the south and west. There is also a risk of freezing fog patches. Many parts windy with a significant wind chill making it feel very cold. As we move into the following week we are likely to see a period of sleet and snow moving northwards across the UK, turning to rain in the south. Then, over the Christmas period we currently expect unsettled and occasionally windy conditions, and perhaps turning less cold at times.

Updated: 1254 on Sun 13 Dec 2009

[Ric-Roc]

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[Neil]

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[Neil]

http://www.confused.com/hotels

find hotels to stay in on your site,quite handy

[vanhoop]

thanks neil,ive now decided to cancel northern trips over the festive period.can we make this a regular post.what you like on traffic reports

[qblockpete]

Not so good, but he can tell how long it takes to boil an egg

[Factamondo]

neil old chum ive a list of 'websites' which may be more condusive to you if get my drift!!!!

[Neil]

neil old chum ive a list of 'websites' which may be more condusive to you if get my drift!!!!

go and then do your worse i know you are yearning to.

[Factamondo]

:bad_egg:........i'll pm them to you as dont want to upset the clergy on here!!!

[Neil]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/weather/forecast/8?&search=london&itemsPerPage=10&region=uk

0 all day on friday. Hope the undersoil heating is working this weekend

[Factamondo]

[vanhoop]

and thats the man you should have as the gaffer rss

[Neil]

UK Outlook for Saturday 19 Dec 2009 to Monday 28 Dec 2009:
Cloudy with rain, sleet or snow in the north throughout with some significant snowfall possible over high ground and hills in Scotland and northwestern England. Most southern and central parts should be dry and cold with bright or sunny spells at first, but cloud and rain, sleet or snow in the north will gradually spread southwards to many areas during the week. Temperatures are likely to be rather cold or cold throughout, especially overnight, with frosts and icy conditions in many parts. Over the Christmas period it is likely to remain unsettled in most areas with further outbreaks of rain, sleet or snow. It may become milder from the south towards the end of the period.

[Neil]

Living with your car: driving in extreme weather conditions


The UK doesn't usually call for things like keeping a spare set of snow tyres, packing snow chains or having your car's engine fully waterproofed, but with bad weather on its way there's definitely a case for being prepared for the worst. Here are our tips.

Ice and snow

Ice and snow represent arguably the worst hazard because they make the roads entirely unpredictable. We can't go through every single scenario now, but here are the basics for staying as safe as possible while driving in icy and snowy conditions:

1. Always have a warm blanket, a reflective jacket and a bar of chocolate with you in case you get stranded in snow. Make sure your phone is charged too.
2. Before you go out, scrape every window for maximum visibility - a quick rub across the driver's side windscreen with a credit card won't do.
3. If possible, avoid driving through the first snowfall because the roads probably won't be gritted.
4. Drive slowly, obviously, because black ice can form anywhere. Be particularly careful on roundabouts and corners.
5. Pull over somewhere safe in a blizzard until it clears - it's not worth the risk of driving in really low visibility.

[Goddard]

Living with your car: driving in extreme weather conditions


The UK doesn't usually call for things like keeping a spare set of snow tyres, packing snow chains or having your car's engine fully waterproofed, but with bad weather on its way there's definitely a case for being prepared for the worst. Here are our tips.

Ice and snow

Ice and snow represent arguably the worst hazard because they make the roads entirely unpredictable. We can't go through every single scenario now, but here are the basics for staying as safe as possible while driving in icy and snowy conditions:

1. Always have a warm blanket, a reflective jacket and a bar of chocolate with you in case you get stranded in snow. Make sure your phone is charged too.
2. Before you go out, scrape every window for maximum visibility - a quick rub across the driver's side windscreen with a credit card won't do.
3. If possible, avoid driving through the first snowfall because the roads probably won't be gritted.
4. Drive slowly, obviously, because black ice can form anywhere. Be particularly careful on roundabouts and corners.
5. Pull over somewhere safe in a blizzard until it clears - it's not worth the risk of driving in really low visibility.

Always breath out, after breathing in.
And don't wash your hair with your hat on.


Be safe.