It was a poor effort easterly but the breakdown was fairly impressive here in Folkestone. The precipitation band intensified at 9am as it reached the SE coast and fell as moderate snow for longer than forecasted due to the continental undercut. Places like Walmer, Sandwich and Deal though escaped all the snow and simply encountered afternoon drizzle once the milder air moved in.
Appoximately 7-8cm fell in those 3 hours at -2c before the drip drip drip started in the early afternoon.
The thaw was rapid from 3pm and by 9pm all trace of snow had gone with the temperature up to 9c (48f) with heavy rain.
Originally Posted by: Gusty