Have you checked the long term weather forecast?

Thanks for the warning Bbnan but as the daily forecast is rarely accurate I think I’m less inclined to worry about long term predictions.

IT is bloomin’ cold out there this morning. Glorious sun but a biting wind.

We haven’t had any snow yet this year so I doubt we will have any if it’s coming from the east as we are sheltered by the South Downs.

I saw this too, lets hope they have got it wrong. The birds are investigating my nest boxes, gathering bits from the garden for nest making, plus my tete a tete daffodil buds are just about to burst open and many other bulbs are showing signs of getting ready to bloom.I would hate to loose them now.

Our rather long drive needs resurfacing so DH, in his DHness, has just ordered two tons of gravel to be delivered either today or tomorrow.

Thank goodness it'll be in bags because I think we're going to be admiring it from afar (the warm kitchen) for a while.

I read that temperatures here could be as low as -7 by the weekend!

merlotgran I loved DH in his DHness ?

Merlotgran, at least all that shovelling will keep you warm

Time to tuck my vest into my pants then (as my mum used to say - she had a thing about keeping your kidney's warm!)

Looks like we are going to have our winter next week.Those Siberian winds could bring anything. Time to batten down the hatches.

They are calling it "The beast from the East" !
Winter drawers on then

I hope someone's working on developing a satellite that will enable us to 'mange' the blasted Jetstream? Grr....

The forecast now seems definite.....the beast from the east is heading our way. Significant snow and biting winds from Russia. Stay safe and stock up on essentials.

outKid1 you made me laugh aloud. My mother had a thing about keeping the kidneys warm.
I really felt that biting wind yesterday, so I had two lovely thermal vests on under my polo jumper. I think I’ll keep this up for a while. I agree about stocking up, and thanks for the warning.

Yellow weather warning now from bbc so it’s definitely on its way. Could be on par with 1947 1963 1982 and 2010. I am a keen follower of the weather forums and many posters are getting very excited about this beast from the east. Time to stock up and don’t forget to feed the birds. Be wise to check your local forecast and like a good girl guide be prepared!

Not to bad here but we are on the coast. Went to DDs this morning and as it is higher up there was a biting wind. We are in the west and I believe the east is going to be hardest hit. Hope it isn't too bad for you all

Sunny but cold here, we aren’t due to get any snow until next Thursday, we shall see. However vests will be tucked into knickers, shirts into trousers and socks also into trousers, scarf on along with mittens, and if I go outdoors I shall wear a coat!

This weather event has been on the cards for a while now. You cannot really say the forecasters have got it wrong.

Weather systems themselves are technically chaotic and there is B all we can do about that. Prepare for whatever.
Us Brits should be used to our very changeable weather by now.
Be glad we are not in Hurricane or Tornado zones, or in places with long droughts etc. Get your warm woollies out in case.

Its pretty parky out there already!

Bbnan I am also a weather watcher. I blame a primary school teacher who set up a weather station and taught us lots about clouds etc. It has all stuck with me.

Yes Nelliemoser this is where I started from...the modals are showing this up as an epic event..of course they could be wrong but all posters on weather forum seem to agree...it’s a super vortex and we do not see many of them.

vests on here, and about to pop out and get some comfort food in. Maybe bake a cake at the weekend. Must get more fat balls for the birds too, they love them!

Oh no ! We're off on a cruise up the North Sea to Norway in two weeks, I hope it settles down before then ?

00ps, manage' not mange..sorry.

I've been checking the forecast for the last few weeks.
Husband is driving from France to England on Sunday and Monday, so I'm praying for a safe journey for him.