Is more snow on the way?
The last time it snowed
If there’s any accuracy at all to modern weather forecasting, it seems highly likely Reading could be hit by snow later today.
From a glance of the main weather websites, we reckon it’ll start late afternoon or early evening, but as we’re not known for our metereological prowess, you might want to play things safe and plan for it happening earlier.
The last time snow fell it caused total gridlock (as well as isolated outbreaks of something called ‘community spirit’, with drivers and residents helping each other out), so it could be wise to leave work a little earlier than normal today.
Though hang on, don’t all go at once - that’s one of the things which clogged everything up in December.
For more details, keep an eye on BBC Berkshire (they’re bound to have a selection of pretty pictures too) and the getreading website. You might also want to track the #rdg hashtag on Twitter - there was a lot of useful information on there last time. Know any other good information sources? Please drop us a note in the comments.
Finally, don’t panic and/or freak out. We’re quite excited by the twin possibilities of snowman building and getting the day off, and are considering organising a mass snowball fight if we do get a good covering. Anyone up for it?
(It might not happen, of course, in which case all the dire warnings will look a little silly. But if you are of a nervous disposition, probably best not to look at this map which, we reckon, has Reading just inside the bright red section. Brrr!)