Snow will fall on Saturday in the Chilterns, says forecaster

11:26am Thursday 10th January 2013 in News By Rebecca Cain

Snow will fall on Saturday in the Chilterns, says forecaster Snow will fall on Saturday in the Chilterns, says forecaster

IT will be a cold weekend with snow falling on Saturday, a Bucks forecaster said.

Jim Dale, of Hazlemere's British Weather Services, said there could be mixture of rain and snow on Saturday throughout the day.

But he said: "First of all it is still unclear in the long term whether we are in for a short spell of wintery weather or a protracted one.

"The jury is very much out in terms of how long it might last."

Mr Dale said it will definitely be a frosty weekend with temperatures -1 to -3 across the area.

He said: "There will be a rain/ sleet/ snow recipe set for Saturday day time. "Snow will be more likely the higher you are in the Chilterns."

He said rain will be coming across from the South West which will then hit the cold air in South Bucks. He said there could be outbreaks of snow all day long but it could be a mixture of snow and rain throughout the day.

Mr Dale said there could be between one and four centimetres of snow.

He said rugby and football matches on Sunday morning are going to struggle because of the freezing temperatures but said Sunday will be a dry day.

And he said residents should put in a little bit of preparation and grit footpaths and make sure the essentials are in their car eg. blankets.

He emphasised it is a forecast not an actual because it is too early to say on Thursday morning.

Comments (27)

11:49am Thu 10 Jan 13

Dr Truth says...

Some weather will occur on Saturday? how extrordinary. Not only that but looking out the window I can see some happening right now. Does life get anymore exciting here in Bucks?
Some weather will occur on Saturday? how extrordinary. Not only that but looking out the window I can see some happening right now. Does life get anymore exciting here in Bucks? Dr Truth

12:22pm Thu 10 Jan 13

wearywasp says...

"The jury is very much out in terms of how long it might last."

Blimey they are using jurys for weather forecasting now. No wonder all these crooks are getting off
"The jury is very much out in terms of how long it might last." Blimey they are using jurys for weather forecasting now. No wonder all these crooks are getting off wearywasp

12:27pm Thu 10 Jan 13

Cressex Offender says...

As soon as I saw this headline I was excited at the prospect of some vague weather related hedging from Mr Dale, I am pleased to say that this does not disappoint!
As soon as I saw this headline I was excited at the prospect of some vague weather related hedging from Mr Dale, I am pleased to say that this does not disappoint! Cressex Offender

1:29pm Thu 10 Jan 13

gotanybiscuits? says...

I don't imagine anybody is interested, but the rent-a-caption photo is of one Lane Ends village duckponds.
I don't imagine anybody is interested, but the rent-a-caption photo is of one Lane Ends village duckponds. gotanybiscuits?

1:38pm Thu 10 Jan 13

Morag says...

gotanybiscuits? wrote:
I don't imagine anybody is interested, but the rent-a-caption photo is of one Lane Ends village duckponds.
I am! I do love a picture of a duck pond. Far more interesting than the "forecast not an actual". Do you think we might get "an actual" on Saturday?
[quote][p][bold]gotanybiscuits?[/bold] wrote: I don't imagine anybody is interested, but the rent-a-caption photo is of one Lane Ends village duckponds.[/p][/quote]I am! I do love a picture of a duck pond. Far more interesting than the "forecast not an actual". Do you think we might get "an actual" on Saturday? Morag

1:42pm Thu 10 Jan 13

tomcat says...

... it is too early to say on Thursday morning.

Did he not have his coffee yet!
... it is too early to say on Thursday morning. Did he not have his coffee yet! tomcat

1:58pm Thu 10 Jan 13

northbrook50 says...

Is this Mr Dale a real person,he said over Christmas it would snow here & it never. We all heard in the national newspapers a few days ago there was a good chance of snow this weekend.Your sure this weather forecaster is not the Jim Dale from the carry on films.?
Is this Mr Dale a real person,he said over Christmas it would snow here & it never. We all heard in the national newspapers a few days ago there was a good chance of snow this weekend.Your sure this weather forecaster is not the Jim Dale from the carry on films.? northbrook50

5:22pm Thu 10 Jan 13

J B Blackett says...

Morag wrote:
gotanybiscuits? wrote:
I don't imagine anybody is interested, but the rent-a-caption photo is of one Lane Ends village duckponds.
I am! I do love a picture of a duck pond. Far more interesting than the "forecast not an actual". Do you think we might get "an actual" on Saturday?
Actually , I think that is probable (possibly). There again ....
.
What's needed is a more positive (?) forecaster like Michael Fish who we can all blame when the forecast turns out to be incorrect
.
I will get back to you on that and other assorted things.
.
PS - Is that photo really of a Lane End duck pond ? The aspect seems too flat for LE. Coleshill ? The flat bit on the Chiltern Way opposite the Red Lion with fishermen on the far bank ?
[quote][p][bold]Morag[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]gotanybiscuits?[/bold] wrote: I don't imagine anybody is interested, but the rent-a-caption photo is of one Lane Ends village duckponds.[/p][/quote]I am! I do love a picture of a duck pond. Far more interesting than the "forecast not an actual". Do you think we might get "an actual" on Saturday?[/p][/quote]Actually , I think that is probable (possibly). There again .... . What's needed is a more positive (?) forecaster like Michael Fish who we can all blame when the forecast turns out to be incorrect . I will get back to you on that and other assorted things. . PS - Is that photo really of a Lane End duck pond ? The aspect seems too flat for LE. Coleshill ? The flat bit on the Chiltern Way opposite the Red Lion with fishermen on the far bank ? J B Blackett

7:15pm Thu 10 Jan 13

retchub says...

been watching the tv forecast again mr dale ???? probably? possibly?? chance of?? typical weather forecaster .
been watching the tv forecast again mr dale ???? probably? possibly?? chance of?? typical weather forecaster . retchub

8:45pm Thu 10 Jan 13

Marmite XO says...

If only Jim Dale wasn't such a Maverick weatherman who will only forecast on his rules he'd be working on TV.
If only Jim Dale wasn't such a Maverick weatherman who will only forecast on his rules he'd be working on TV. Marmite XO

10:28pm Fri 11 Jan 13

ImpeturbableLawrence says...

Cressex Offender wrote:
As soon as I saw this headline I was excited at the prospect of some vague weather related hedging from Mr Dale, I am pleased to say that this does not disappoint!
I was excited at the prospect of reading all the comments - miles better than 'ivor'.

Mr Dale thank you - though you are bit of a glutton for punishment.
[quote][p][bold]Cressex Offender[/bold] wrote: As soon as I saw this headline I was excited at the prospect of some vague weather related hedging from Mr Dale, I am pleased to say that this does not disappoint![/p][/quote]I was excited at the prospect of reading all the comments - miles better than 'ivor'. Mr Dale thank you - though you are bit of a glutton for punishment. ImpeturbableLawrence

10:31pm Fri 11 Jan 13

ImpeturbableLawrence says...

northbrook50 wrote:
Is this Mr Dale a real person,he said over Christmas it would snow here & it never. We all heard in the national newspapers a few days ago there was a good chance of snow this weekend.Your sure this weather forecaster is not the Jim Dale from the carry on films.?
Yee hah! A mention of the carry-on films!
[quote][p][bold]northbrook50[/bold] wrote: Is this Mr Dale a real person,he said over Christmas it would snow here & it never. We all heard in the national newspapers a few days ago there was a good chance of snow this weekend.Your sure this weather forecaster is not the Jim Dale from the carry on films.?[/p][/quote]Yee hah! A mention of the carry-on films! ImpeturbableLawrence

11:01pm Fri 11 Jan 13

ImpeturbableLawrence says...

gotanybiscuits? wrote:
I don't imagine anybody is interested, but the rent-a-caption photo is of one Lane Ends village duckponds.
I realise this is a bit off-topic but on ivor's blog you mention the photo there and I thought you might be interested to know that there is a sneaky way of getting ivor's photos of drains, flyovers, boarded-up shops et cetera for nothing - if you right click on the photo and press 'copy image' then open 'Paint' and press 'paste' you can reproduce the photo and print it on a printer. For a few pounds you can have it framed and then - with an 'ivor' photo in a prominent place at home friends and neighbours will think you are cool and sophisticated and you will have the satisfaction of a beautiful image nearby all the time which is also a constant reminder of 'Mr Wycombe'.

(A clever idea or what?)
[quote][p][bold]gotanybiscuits?[/bold] wrote: I don't imagine anybody is interested, but the rent-a-caption photo is of one Lane Ends village duckponds.[/p][/quote]I realise this is a bit off-topic but on ivor's blog you mention the photo there and I thought you might be interested to know that there is a [italic]sneaky[/italic] way of getting ivor's photos of drains, flyovers, boarded-up shops et cetera [italic]for nothing [/italic]- if you right click on the photo and press 'copy image' then open 'Paint' and press 'paste' you can reproduce the photo and print it on a printer. For a few pounds you can have it framed and then - with an 'ivor' photo in a prominent place at home friends and neighbours will think you are cool and sophisticated and you will have the satisfaction of a beautiful image nearby all the time which is also a constant reminder of 'Mr Wycombe'. (A clever idea or what?) ImpeturbableLawrence

11:02pm Fri 11 Jan 13

ImpeturbableLawrence says...

(I think ivor must have put that pic there as a provocation.)
(I think ivor must have put that pic there as a provocation.) ImpeturbableLawrence

7:12pm Sat 12 Jan 13

ImpeturbableLawrence says...

Ha! Seven p.m. and it's NOT snowing in my garden!
Ha! Seven p.m. and it's NOT snowing in my garden! ImpeturbableLawrence

7:47pm Sat 12 Jan 13

retchub says...

well its 7.45pm here NO SNOW or even rain. got it wrong again have we ???????????????????
well its 7.45pm here NO SNOW or even rain. got it wrong again have we ??????????????????? retchub

7:50pm Sat 12 Jan 13

ImpeturbableLawrence says...

YEAH!
YEAH! ImpeturbableLawrence

8:43pm Sat 12 Jan 13

ImpeturbableLawrence says...

Bit of a TRIUMPH for all the negative people Yee Hah!
Bit of a TRIUMPH for all the negative people Yee Hah! ImpeturbableLawrence

8:44pm Sat 12 Jan 13

ImpeturbableLawrence says...

Appalling meteor shower though causing buildings to fall down and trees to blow over in flames!
Appalling meteor shower though causing buildings to fall down and trees to blow over in flames! ImpeturbableLawrence

8:45pm Sat 12 Jan 13

ImpeturbableLawrence says...

(Actually I made that up.)
(Actually I made that up.) ImpeturbableLawrence

9:42pm Sat 12 Jan 13

Voyeur says...

You could be a weather forecaster!
You could be a weather forecaster! Voyeur

9:57pm Sat 12 Jan 13

ImpeturbableLawrence says...

(Lawrence sniggers secretly!)
(Lawrence sniggers secretly!) ImpeturbableLawrence

9:58pm Sat 12 Jan 13

ImpeturbableLawrence says...

I'm a bit surprised 'g.a.b?' hasn't thanked me for my cunning trick for capturing the photos of igor without paying for them.
I'm a bit surprised 'g.a.b?' hasn't thanked me for my cunning trick for capturing the photos of igor without paying for them. ImpeturbableLawrence

10:01pm Sat 12 Jan 13

ImpeturbableLawrence says...

WELL 'g.a.b?'?
WELL 'g.a.b?'? ImpeturbableLawrence

7:38am Sun 13 Jan 13

northbrook50 says...

Mr Dale said there could be between one and four centimetres of snow on Saturday. He said there could be outbreaks of snow all day long but it could be a mixture of snow and rain throughout the day.

Think there's something missing here it's that white fluffy stuff
Mr Dale said there could be between one and four centimetres of snow on Saturday. He said there could be outbreaks of snow all day long but it could be a mixture of snow and rain throughout the day. Think there's something missing here it's that white fluffy stuff northbrook50

12:39pm Sun 13 Jan 13

erm says...

the snow is 4 inches deep in Mr Dale's hazlemere garden
the snow is 4 inches deep in Mr Dale's hazlemere garden erm

12:55pm Sun 13 Jan 13

ImpeturbableLawrence says...

I think Jim Dale should write a blog - his occasional comments produce almost as much interest as ivor's dross and it is much more good-natured.
I think Jim Dale should write a blog - his occasional comments produce almost as much interest as ivor's dross and it is much more good-natured. ImpeturbableLawrence

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