Weather in South West

[HDM]

I wonder if any South Western PH folks could let me know what the weather is doing at present in the South West, especially near Taunton.

I presently live in the US, but my Mum is outside Taunton, and from what I have read in the UK papers, the South West is in line to get some heavy snow fall.

Any reports would be much appreciated.

Many Thanks

H

[TDIfurby]

Around Exeter, which is about 30 miles south of Taunton we had about 2" I think in a huge burst this morning between 6am and 9am. After that it has been sunny and most has melted, now about 3 degrees, but more snow threatened for this evening and quite a bit for saturday morning too!

[HDM]

OK, thanks, good to know.

[GI Jnr]

We've had a fair bit in Weston-super-Mare today. Pretty heavy and settling. About 3"/4" I'd guess with more on the way.

Glad I took the day off from the Swindon commute today.

[Luckyluciano]

GI Jnr said:

We've had a fair bit in Weston-super-Mare today. Pretty heavy and settling. About 3"/4" I'd guess with more on the way.

Glad I took the day off from the Swindon commute today.

Absolutely nothing up Swindon way. Lovely sunny but freezing cold day.

[thehos]

hey hdm, im in taunton and driven to bridgwater to work today, its just a light dusting, mayebe 10mm at most, all main roads are clear, but i think, from what everyone is saying, were having more tonight.

Will let you know in the morning if you want? Allen

[HDM]

Thanks Allen.

H

[k22wes]

just dont come the other way towards yeovil. im in a small village near somerton and we had a good 2" last night and its been snowing most of the day. 5-10cm due overnight tonight aswell.

[HDM]

K22, Mum's near Glastonbury, so I assume she'll get hit in this snowfall? Thanks to all for the feedback.

Edited by HDM on Friday 17th December 18:12

[k22wes]

HDM said:

K22, Mum's near Glastonbury, so I assume she'll get hit in this snowfall? Thanks to all for the feedback.

Edited by HDM on Friday 17th December 18:12

well im about 10 miles from glastonbury so i would of thought she has got some.

[HDM]

Thanks Wesley, I was trying to figure out from your earlier reply where you were.

[cptsideways]

A303 wilts area has about 1-2" of the stuff tops, main roads should be clear & fine

[wessexrfc]

We've had around 5" here today...North Tawton, Devon

[xkrGiles]

wessexrfc said:

We've had around 5" here today...North Tawton, Devon

good grief, are you snowed in ?
we are stuck at home, only had 3 inches but my drive/lane is unpassable, too steep

[edc]

Anyone able to tell me what it's like coming down the m4 from reading at Bristol?

[MudSkipper]

edc said:

Anyone able to tell me what it's like coming down the m4 from reading at Bristol?

Motorways south of Bristol are clear (M5) and we've had more snow than Bristol

[saleen836]

Am meant to be driving back to Williton for work in the morning via the A303/Taunton/A358 anyone around that area able to let me know what the roads are like from Taunton?
Cheers

[Stubby Pete]

wessexrfc said:

We've had around 5" here today...North Tawton, Devon

Just as well your front spolier is low enough to act as a snow plough then!!!

[wessexrfc]

Been out with the salt, the Grand Vitara is quite good in the snow, more on its way I think!!

[TheLurker]

saleen836 said:

Am meant to be driving back to Williton for work in the morning via the A303/Taunton/A358 anyone around that area able to let me know what the roads are like from Taunton?
Cheers

I've heard they were realy bad this morning from a mate who drove that way, but might well have been cleared by now.