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Snow Watch started in the Autumn of 2008 as a tumblr blog, which we'd update sporadically in the lead up to the low temperatures and snow of 28-30 October 2008. Nowadays, thousands of people in the United Kingdom use Snow Watch to help them plan their lives, protect their businesses and get more from their day throughout Autumn and Winter. 

Early years

We started out as an aggregator in the early days when information wasn't so accessible, our role was to publish nowcasting weather updates, tackle misinformation via blog posts (our newly updated newspaper article has been updated but the first ever one was created in 2014, we've never been great at archiving our posts or updates over many versions of our website) and, of course crowdsourcing winter-based disruption from members of the public, transportation businesses, traffic agencies and local government. The aim was to fill the gaps of traditional media which tended to focus on "worse affected areas" or the South of England. This proved handy during the 2008, 2009 and 2010 cold spells where we saw our busiest period to date.

Post 2011

In late 2010/11 we started to focus on meteorology, nowcasting and short term forecasting in particular, after all, our founder and the team members at the time have always been weather enthusiasts and by that point it was felt we had enough knowledge between us to start publishing FULL forecasts and creating graphics. Now, we call our main graphic "advisories" but we're always thinking of new ways to convey the weather story.

We know travel updates is an important part of what we have always done and will continue to share news from our network of sources when adverse wintry weather occurs.

Moreover, we continue to work on this website when time allows. Below you can find out what we're doing to improve, our contributors and some reviews.

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Dan

Founder
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Danny

Social Media & Blog Contributor
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Ryan

Social Media & Blog Contributor
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  • Susan Wright
    Snow Watch give an up to date, accurate picture of the situation without the need for sacremongering.
    Susan Wright
    Following since 2013
  • Ian Barrett
    I personally keep a close eye on the useful information you provide and I am very greatful for the excellent service you offer.
    Ian Barrett
    Volunteer Rescue Officer HM Coastguard
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    When wintry weather occurs we often work extremely long hours. If you're feeling generous and want to support us and our continuing effort to improve we'd be so grateful. From a simple coffee (£3) or something more, if you can. 
    • We'll use donations to fund hosting, subscriptions to weather models and development of our site.
    • Donations will help us buy lots of coffee to fuel the long nights and early mornings.
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