It's snowing

There appears to be white stuff outside..

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:D
 
A little cold:

-1 °C
Partly Cloudy
Windchill: -4 °C
Humidity: 93%
Dew Point: -2 °C
Wind: 7 km/h / 2.1 m/s from the ENE
Pressure: 993 hPa (Falling)
Visibility: 10.0 kilometers

No snow but a pssiblity of some during the night.
 
No snow here, but loads of ice, car thought it was -4. Sliding around on the road and could not get up my lane.

So home for me today:cool:
 
[TW]Fox;15569529 said:
It's just one massive skive isnt it :cool:

You have to wonder how much effort people in this country put in when they know the reward for failiure is a day off work :p
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I've only been driving less than two weeks and I have to drive to work today, this is the first day that I haven't been able to avoid it. My dad took my out last night to trundle around, I reckon I'll be alright but I'm not looking forward to it. It's not even *that* snowy I'm just worried. Taking my mum's car because mine's too light to get any grip, we couldn't even get it off the drive last night.

:/
 
PardonTheWait said:
I've only been driving less than two weeks and I have to drive to work today, this is the first day that I haven't been able to avoid it. My dad took my out last night to trundle around, I reckon I'll be alright but I'm not looking forward to it. It's not even *that* snowy I'm just worried. Taking my mum's car because mine's too light to get any grip, we couldn't even get it off the drive last night.

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If you know what you are doing and take it really easy you'll be absolutely fine. Just take it slow and steady and when you get to work you'll realise how lazy the people who didnt turn up are :)

I managed to get my RWD car with 265 wide tyres up a mile long lane covered in sheet ice last night, its tricky and it takes time but it isnt impossible.
 
PardonTheWait said:
I've only been driving less than two weeks and I have to drive to work today, this is the first day that I haven't been able to avoid it. My dad took my out last night to trundle around, I reckon I'll be alright but I'm not looking forward to it. It's not even *that* snowy I'm just worried. Taking my mum's car because mine's too light to get any grip, we couldn't even get it off the drive last night.

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Do a google search and have a read on how to drive in the snow.

How to drive in the snow

This is a bit earlier than I had planned, but with the weather last weekend, maybe now is the time to write about the last of the major weather conditions for driving - snow and ice.
When first setting off, make sure that you can see clearly in all windows and mirrors and be careful of the windscreen refreezing as soon as you start to drive off.

Of course, the first thing to consider is if the journey is really necessary. There is a balance to maintain as some people will stay away from work at the slightest excuse and others think they are indispensible and must go in at all costs.

If you really are that important to the company, it is not worth the risk of having an accident and spending even more time off work through injury.

Falling snow may mean you need to use dipped headlights, as you would in heavy rain or fog. It is not too difficult to drive in falling snow but be careful of how much more will fall before you want to do the return journey.

If it is snowing, leave more space between you and the vehicle in front. Be prepared to stop and clear the windscreen by hand if the snow piles up too much and remember to wipe the lights and indicators as well.

Occasionally test your brakes very gently when it is safe. This will help you to judge if the road is very slippery but also to check if snow is becoming compacted around the wheels or brakes.

You will have to drive a lot slower than usual, so allow plenty of time for the journey and of course you will not be able to see road markings or signs if the snow is settling. That is why the ‘ Give Way’ and ‘Stop’ signs are the shape they are.

Another reason for driving slower is that it will take a lot longer to stop – up to ten times the normal stopping distance. When approaching a corner, try to adjust your speed early so that you do not need to use the brakes as if you brake whilst cornering, centrifugal force will pull you outwards and you have less grip.

Driving at lower speeds can cause its own problems though. When driving uphill, you may lose momentum, especially in a large vehicle or when carrying extra weight.

Again, leave a bigger gap behind other vehicles so that if they struggle there is less chance of you having to stop. It may be difficult to move off again. Drive in the highest gear you can to reduce the risk of wheel spin.

It may sound obvious, but driving in icy weather can be treacherous, even more so when you cannot see the ice.

If the road surface is darker than usual, it may be because it is damp but it may be black ice, which you will not see unless you are lucky enough to see it glinting in sunlight or headlights.

Do not be deceived if it seems to be getting warmer and the sun is out. Any parts of the road that are in shadow may still be icy, even in the middle of the day.

If it is very cold, assume all roads are frozen and drive very cautiously.

Imagine how carefully you would walk down a steep icy hill and apply the same thinking. Always use the accelerator, brake and steering wheel very gently.

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[TW]Fox;15569529 said:
You have to wonder how much effort people in this country put in when they know the reward for failiure is a day off work :p
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Well if the goverment did not tax 4x4s so much :).

Your right about effort though, I could get a nearby farmer to tow me to the A303 but then he would not be able to milk the cows and you would have no milk for your coco pops, so in the interests of peoples breakfasts I'll stay here.:p
 
POB said:
Well if the goverment did not tax 4x4s so much :)
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If people just drive with common sense and patience 90% of the accidents wouldnt happen.

People in 4x4's still need to use brakes you know, and im pretty sure that whether you are in a FWD, RWD or 4x4 the system is still the same.


But yeah back to the OP, we have some good snow up our way, started to freeze solid now though....must commend the gritters and ploughs this year, i feel that they have done an excellent job this time round.
 
There is still oodles of snow in Bristol, so today I'm off to Cabbott tower to enjoy the slopes :D

However, I am seriously concerned about driving home to Oxford tomorrow for Christmas :(
 
Taxi drivers appear to be snow/ice driving experts. Went out for a meal last night and got a few taxis and they were flying through areas of road where i would have been crawling along.

My uncles street was like an ice rink, had to help him to the door and we were all sliding all over the place. My mate managed to go arse over tit twice. The taxi driver just drove along like it wasn't even there.

Oh and there is still loads of snow here and i want to go out and play in it but i have to wait in for DHL :(.
 
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