[19-Dec-2010] Crisis: Coldplay in Liverpool (ROYAL COURT THEATRE, 1 ROE ST, L1 1HL)

[Mimixxx]

Yikes!

[AnnaElisabeth]

:uhoh: We have really bad weather here today. Icy rain and really strong wind. I'm worried about my flight on Saturday. I'll have to take it in steps. First worry about getting to England then worrying about getting between the cities...

[Denise]

I'm doing the same, we still have sun today, but it's expected to snow a bit tomorrow afternoon, the thing that worries me the most is getting to London first on saturday, than once there we'll see how things are with the trains :worried:

 

I've been checking the forecasts every day since two weeks ago and each day was a different one for this weekend, tough usually they should be more reliable getting closer to the date..damn it, I've never been so worried about a trip, not even last year for getting to Exeter :sick:

[Mimixxx]

Met Office weather warnings for Merseyside Sat 18th/Sun 19th:

 

Sat 18 Dec

 

Widespread Icy Roads & Heavy Snow

 

Further snow showers are likely in many parts of the UK, some of these heavy and prolonged, with western areas likely to be most affected. Additionally, there will be a continuing risk of widespread ice affecting untreated surfaces.

 

There is also an increased risk of a band of snow spreading from the west across southern parts of the country during the day. This could lead to further accumulations of snow.

 

Sun 19 Dec

 

Widespread Icy Roads & Heavy Snow

 

Further snow showers are likely in many parts of the UK, some of these heavy and prolonged, with eastern areas most likely to be affected. Additionally, there will be a continuing risk of widespread ice affecting untreated surfaces

 

http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/nw/nw_forecast_warnings.html

[AnnaElisabeth]

Met Office weather warnings for Merseyside Sat 18th/Sun 19th:

 

Sat 18 Dec

 

Widespread Icy Roads & Heavy Snow

 

Further snow showers are likely in many parts of the UK, some of these heavy and prolonged, with western areas likely to be most affected. Additionally, there will be a continuing risk of widespread ice affecting untreated surfaces.

 

There is also an increased risk of a band of snow spreading from the west across southern parts of the country during the day. This could lead to further accumulations of snow.

 

Sun 19 Dec

 

Widespread Icy Roads & Heavy Snow

 

Further snow showers are likely in many parts of the UK, some of these heavy and prolonged, with eastern areas most likely to be affected. Additionally, there will be a continuing risk of widespread ice affecting untreated surfaces

 

http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/nw/nw_forecast_warnings.html

 

"Band of snow" :P

 

Aah... I don't know about this. May the Coldplay karma be with us! :uhoh:

[nancyk58]

"Band of snow" :P

 

Aah... I don't know about this. May the Coldplay karma be with us! :uhoh:

 

 

COLDPLAY = BAND of SNOW

 

I really hope that things work out so you'll be present at both gigs. :fingerscrossed:

 

I just saw and heard Christmas Lights again. :thumbsup:

 

That song is growing on me. :heart:

 

In Denmark right now: Rainy in Jutland. Snowy on Zealand. How is weather right now in Gothenburg?

[Mimixxx]

"Band of snow" is a nice vague term they use when they have no idea how long it's gonna last :P

 

I agree! Maybe you, Craig et al, Carrie and me need to keep in touch via Twitter or on here etc on Saturday since we're all travelling from London to Liverpool throughout the day. Let each other know how we're getting on and what the train stations are saying etc. Karma can be increased if we all help each other out :nice:

[marcjoyce]

In Liverpool today we've had wind and rain.

 

Looking out of the window its hard to imagine that snow will be coming.

[axe]

I'm looking forward to flight, i'm so scared about delays or cancellations..

 

fuck the snow i may say.

 

Now i'm really concerned.

[AnnaElisabeth]

"Band of snow" is a nice vague term they use when they have no idea how long it's gonna last :P

 

I agree! Maybe you, Craig et al, Carrie and me need to keep in touch via Twitter or on here etc on Saturday since we're all travelling from London to Liverpool throughout the day. Let each other know how we're getting on and what the train stations are saying etc. Karma can be increased if we all help each other out :nice:

 

Sounds like a plan, Mich! I think Craig has internet on his phone so we'll be in touch :nice:

[Jenjie]

this morning's weather report showed the snow mainly hanging around Scotland, Wales & Birmingham today and tomorrow. Saturday was not a promising picture. it was a big patch of white snow from Newcastle all the way south to London across pretty much the whole width of the country.

[Jenjie]

942

WOUK66 EGRR 151149

NATIONAL SEVERE WEATHER WARNING SERVICE

 

EARLY WARNING OF

- HEAVY SNOW

 

REGIONAL RISK ASSESSMENT FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS

- EAST MIDLANDS(60%) (SEVERE)

- EAST OF ENGLAND(60%) (SEVERE)

- NE ENGLAND(60%) (SEVERE)

- NW ENGLAND(60%) (SEVERE)

- SW ENGLAND(60%) (SEVERE)

- WEST MIDLANDS(60%) (SEVERE)

- YORKSHIRE & HUMBER(60%) (SEVERE)

- ALL OF NORTHERN IRELAND(60%) (SEVERE)

- DUMFRIES & GALLOWAY, LOTHIAN & BORDERS(60%) (SEVERE)

- GRAMPIAN(60%) (SEVERE)

- HIGHLANDS & EILEAN SIAR(60%) (SEVERE)

- ORKNEY & SHETLAND(60%) (SEVERE)

- STRATHCLYDE(60%) (SEVERE)

- WALES(60%) (SEVERE)

 

SNOW SHOWERS WILL BECOME INCREASINGLY FREQUENT AND HEAVY ACROSS

SCOTLAND, NORTHERN IRELAND AND NORTH WALES BY THE END OF THURSDAY

AND WILL THEN EXTEND SOUTH TO THE REST OF WALES AND SOUTHWEST AND

CENTRAL AREAS OF ENGLAND INTO FRIDAY. EASTERN COASTAL COUNTIES WILL

ALSO SEE SNOW SHOWERS FOR A TIME UNTIL EARLY ON FRIDAY.

ACCUMULATIONS OF 5 TO 10 CM ARE EXPECTED IN GENERAL, BUT WITH

POSSIBLY 20 CM IN PLACES BY FRIDAY EVENING. SNOW WILL BE ACCOMPANIED

BY STRONG NORTH OR NORTHWESTERLY WINDS LEADING TO SOME DRIFTING.

THIS IS EXPECTED TO CAUSE DISRUPTION TO TRAVEL NETWORKS.

 

ISSUED BY THE MET OFFICE AT 11:49 ON WEDNESDAY, 15TH DECEMBER 2010

 

VALID FROM 12:00 ON THURSDAY, 16TH DECEMBER 2010

UNTIL 18:00 ON FRIDAY, 17TH DECEMBER 2010

[Jenjie]

942

WOUK66 EGRR 151149

NATIONAL SEVERE WEATHER WARNING SERVICE

 

EARLY WARNING OF

- HEAVY SNOW

 

REGIONAL RISK ASSESSMENT FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS

- EAST MIDLANDS(60%) (SEVERE)

- EAST OF ENGLAND(60%) (SEVERE)

- NE ENGLAND(60%) (SEVERE)

- NW ENGLAND(60%) (SEVERE)

- SW ENGLAND(60%) (SEVERE)

- WEST MIDLANDS(60%) (SEVERE)

- YORKSHIRE & HUMBER(60%) (SEVERE)

- ALL OF NORTHERN IRELAND(60%) (SEVERE)

- DUMFRIES & GALLOWAY, LOTHIAN & BORDERS(60%) (SEVERE)

- GRAMPIAN(60%) (SEVERE)

- HIGHLANDS & EILEAN SIAR(60%) (SEVERE)

- ORKNEY & SHETLAND(60%) (SEVERE)

- STRATHCLYDE(60%) (SEVERE)

- WALES(60%) (SEVERE)

 

SNOW SHOWERS WILL BECOME INCREASINGLY FREQUENT AND HEAVY ACROSS

SCOTLAND, NORTHERN IRELAND AND NORTH WALES BY THE END OF THURSDAY

AND WILL THEN EXTEND SOUTH TO THE REST OF WALES AND SOUTHWEST AND

CENTRAL AREAS OF ENGLAND INTO FRIDAY. EASTERN COASTAL COUNTIES WILL

ALSO SEE SNOW SHOWERS FOR A TIME UNTIL EARLY ON FRIDAY.

ACCUMULATIONS OF 5 TO 10 CM ARE EXPECTED IN GENERAL, BUT WITH

POSSIBLY 20 CM IN PLACES BY FRIDAY EVENING. SNOW WILL BE ACCOMPANIED

BY STRONG NORTH OR NORTHWESTERLY WINDS LEADING TO SOME DRIFTING.

THIS IS EXPECTED TO CAUSE DISRUPTION TO TRAVEL NETWORKS.

 

ISSUED BY THE MET OFFICE AT 11:49 ON WEDNESDAY, 15TH DECEMBER 2010

 

VALID FROM 12:00 ON THURSDAY, 16TH DECEMBER 2010

UNTIL 18:00 ON FRIDAY, 17TH DECEMBER 2010

[AnnaElisabeth]

:bigcry:

[Denise]

well...f**k :cry2:

[Mimixxx]

There had also been an update from the Met Office - warning for heavy snow in London on Saturday which "could cause widespread disruption to travel networks and sporting events"

 

Well balls :(

 

edit: Jen just posted that. Oops

[AnnaElisabeth]

Well, it ain't over 'til it's over. Fingers crossed, people! :hug: And be safe out there!

[axe]

:(:(:(

 

anyway, here http://news.bbc.co.uk/weather/ they talk about light snow, not heavy. and it's the same for newcastle and around.

 

heavy snow only on birmingham

[Mimixxx]

Yeah, you never get the same forecast twice in the UK :P No-one knows what the hell is going on. :lol:

[axe]

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[wisna]

Hi from Birmingham!

The forecasts said heavy snow just around the time I was landing, but there was no snow at all. Only now it was snowing for about 15 minutes and that was it.

I hope everyone will arrive all right!

Don`t panic!

See you!

[AnnaElisabeth]

Yay! Great you got there okay, Wisna! :) See you soon!

[axe]

great wisna! i'm looking forward to arrive there! :)

[JillyBlue]

I was checking weather.com and they said light snow Saturday for Liverpool and sun on Sunday!

 

I'm flying through Amsterdam then direct to Liverpool.

 

See everybody Sunday! Any plans to meet up?

[Denise]

Hi from Birmingham!

The forecasts said heavy snow just around the time I was landing, but there was no snow at all. Only now it was snowing for about 15 minutes and that was it.

I hope everyone will arrive all right!

Don`t panic!

See you!

Glad you arrived in Birmingham without problems, enjoy the time with your friend and see you (hopefully :uhoh: ) on Sunday :nice: