Member Since: 28 Aug 2014
Location: Norfolk
Posts: 4525
More overnight snow here in Norfolk.
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Richard
D3 SE 2007. Triumph 2.5Pi 1973. Ferguson TEA20 1948.
Discovery 2 4.0 ES 2001- Gone
Discovery 1 300Tdi ES '95 - Gone
Range Rover Classic '79 - Gone
28th Feb 2018 7:36 am
terryall
Member Since: 17 Jun 2011
Location: Whitstable
Posts: 1433
“Excellent...
I have a strange vision of Terryall, licking a strand of seaweed whilst looking into a mug of tea leaves, standing on one leg and only wearing one sock whilst making his divine forecasts....please tell me it’s true! Very Happy ”
Not quite but here’s a photo of me earlier this morning pondering where the next snow flurries if coming from.....
28th Feb 2018 7:54 am
Carl R
Member Since: 05 Sep 2014
Location: Chelmsford
Posts: 49
I had to stop watching the BBC news this morning I couldn't stand another superlative such as treacherous, horrendous or appalling being used to describe the road conditions after 1 inch of snow had fallen.
28th Feb 2018 8:58 am
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
Member Since: 11 May 2006
Location: Off again! :-)
Posts: 73092
They didn't mention that I just cleared the drive, well the bits I'd drive over, and it started chucking it down with snow again.
28th Feb 2018 9:03 am
Erea
Member Since: 19 Mar 2012
Location: Munster
Posts: 1509
Be careful clearing your car
28th Feb 2018 9:05 am
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
Member Since: 11 May 2006
Location: Off again! :-)
Posts: 73092
28th Feb 2018 9:07 am
sweetpea54321
Member Since: 23 Nov 2015
Location: Bolton
Posts: 220
Carl R wrote:
I had to stop watching the BBC news this morning I couldn't stand another superlative such as treacherous, horrendous or appalling being used to describe the road conditions after 1 inch of snow had fallen.
Ha ha.... glad to know its not just me that gets really angry when they do that......'Killer snow storms' this morning apparently....
I am genuinely embarrassed when I see how pathetic we are at dealing with 'Winter Weather'....... who would have thought it eh... snow in winter time...... what next...... sun in summertime??
SP Mods so far:
New wheel winch
Instrument upgrade (clock on dash)
D4 fascia + Garmin nuvi
LED side light, interior etc
New FL2 rear wheel arch seals
Parrot MKi9200 hands free kit
28th Feb 2018 9:47 am
fat bloke
Member Since: 07 Aug 2006
Location: OXFORD
Posts: 1257
25 flakes here and the Sun is clearing it only a few left now.
28th Feb 2018 10:17 am
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
Member Since: 11 May 2006
Location: Off again! :-)
Posts: 73092
Snowing heavily again now. Oil delivery due today but nothing stops the tankers up here.
28th Feb 2018 10:22 am
Brian_DL13
Member Since: 25 Aug 2013
Location: Teesdale
Posts: 1418
Fortunately the local farmers do the road clearing here (under contract to the council) so it gets done properly
Still plenty of minor roads with a foot or so on though
28th Feb 2018 10:45 am
Gary_P
Member Since: 03 May 2016
Location: Kent
Posts: 1670
I used my D4 for the first time in snow since I've had it last night (2 1/2 years). I have to say I was disappointed. The going was fine , but the stopping was awful. I took it very easy but on the slightest slope the car wouldn't stop without the wheels locking up. I could feel the ABS kicking in all the time. Believe me I took it very easy I'm talking about stopping from 5-8 mph.
I have to say I felt safer in my RAV4 which I had years ago (full time 4 x 4).
I had it in snow mode and I only have the standard tyres (Scorpion zero) on standard 20" wheels. They have 5mm of tread left (I checked recently) and I checked my pressures two days ago.
I've always felt the brakes were a bit on or off on that car and they really haven't changed since I've had it from new. I understand it's a big weight to stop on a slippery slope, but I was very gentle believe me. I really took the wind out of my sails ! Shame.
Any top tips gratefully received.Gary
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28th Feb 2018 12:04 pm
rrhool
Member Since: 28 Aug 2014
Location: Norfolk
Posts: 4525
Winter tyres! Scorpions are not best in the snow!
I'm running Continental Cross Contact. No problems.Richard
D3 SE 2007. Triumph 2.5Pi 1973. Ferguson TEA20 1948.
Discovery 2 4.0 ES 2001- Gone
Discovery 1 300Tdi ES '95 - Gone
Range Rover Classic '79 - Gone
28th Feb 2018 12:10 pm
G7jtk
Member Since: 03 Jun 2014
Location: Prudhoe
Posts: 862
Yellow snow warning
Don’t eat it.
28th Feb 2018 12:42 pm
Daf
Member Since: 21 Aug 2007
Location: Wales, mun ;-)
Posts: 164
Light dusting North of the M4 in Hengoed this morning with plenty of snow flurries. It's that dry round snow that looks as if someone's exploded a bean bag. Even had a "mini drift" up the side of the house.
One of the reservoirs North of Merthyr has had a problem with the water so all schools near Merthyr are closing early today. WOn't be back in until Monday I suspect.
A big dump of snow from "Emma" to start tomorrow morning and continue for 36 hours. Wife expects to see 6 inches on Friday morning. Aged 50, I'm not as confident
28th Feb 2018 12:50 pm
icestationzebra
Member Since: 05 Nov 2008
Location: Cheshire
Posts: 597
Quote:
A big dump of snow from "Emma" to start tomorrow morning and continue for 36 hours. Wife expects to see 6 inches on Friday morning. Aged 50, I'm not as confident Wink
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