Cockermouth Flood Action Group

Any leftover rain/sleet/snow should pull away to the southeast on Friday morning to leave an improving day though still with the risk of some wintry showers scattered around. Ice could once again become an issue on Friday night given the likelihood of meltwater or partially thawed snow etc. As for the weekend we’re likely to be in a run of rather cold NW’ly winds with the risk of further wintry showers and the chance of some snow, more especially at higher levels (typically above 200m). With temperatures falling close to or below freezing overnight ice will be an ongoing issue whereever showers occur. Continue reading “Wednesday’s Weather Update” »

Last night’s rain seems to have pushed through without any major issues although a number of coastal/fluvial Flood Alerts (and one Flood Warning) remain in force across north Lancashire and Cumbria.

http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/homeandleisure/floods/34678.aspx?type=Region&term=Northwest&Severity=3

Through the rest of today the picture is pretty much as per yesterday’s prediction i.e. rather windy with scattered showers of rain, hail, sleet or snow, these mainly affecting Lancashire and Cumbria. Any sleet/snow within the showers is likely to descend to increasingly lower levels as the day progresses with slight accumulations possible at higher levels. Continue reading “Risk of disruption due to rain/snow/wind through until the weekend” »