A Winter's Tale

Snow could fall on the Scottish Mountains as early as the weekend. I think on the 27th September last year we saw our first settlement snowfall, albeit in Altnaharra. I am going for a little hill snow in September and a bit more in October with some to lower levels and more widespread and frequent snow sometime in november.

Ah you won't need to wait too long now http://www.snow-forecast.com/resorts/Cairngorm/6day/top Snow forecast for the summit of Cairngorm on Saturday and Sunday.

http://www.snow-fore...rngorm/6day/top http://www.snow-fore...lencoe/6day/top http://www.snow-fore...enshee/6day/top http://www.snow-fore...-Range/6day/top http://www.snow-fore.../Lecht/6day/top A Quick Update................. YAHOO! The First Mountain Snowfalls are set to arrive according Snow Forecast (although it's likely to change) and it's great to see the snow symbol once again - A real sign that winter is coming. This thread aswell the Beyond Summer, First Frost, Snow and Ice in the Northern Hemishphere Threads are real appetisers for those cold October Nights and turning the heat on, sitting by a cosy warm fire knowing that winter time is only just around the corner. Anyway let's take a look at the snow on the Mountains starting with Cairngorm: Light Snow is likely to fall between Saturday Night and Sunday with temperatures of 1-3c and depths of 1cm at an elevation of 1097m. Glencoe may see its first snow on Sunday with temps of 1-2c with depths of 1cm at an elevation of 1108m. Glenshee is likely to see its first snow on Sunday with showers on Sunday Night and temps of 1-2c at an elevation of 1060m. Nevis Range Ski Centre is likely to see snowfall on Saturday Night and Sunday with temps of 0-3c and depths of 1cm at an elevation of 1221m. However the Lecht ski centre is yet to have its first snowfalls. Still very early days and it's very likely to change, but it is great to see! A Sign that Autumn is coming and those darker and colder nights aren't far away

Normally I get my first Frost in Late October or sometimes early November. First Day of 20c can happen in March though it often happens in April. Last Day of 20c tends to happen in September or August. First snowfalls can happen in November though for my location it usually happens in December. Last snowfalls often occur in March which until recent winters was the snowiest month of the year. How About You?

What will be the date of the first snowfall in a settlement this year? September 27th 2010 in Altnaharra with a brief snowfall at around 6am I can recall being the first snowfall of last winter. This year I am going for sometime in late October or November but really I am hoping for my first October snowfall. I love it when you get autumnal or Spring snowfalls and hopefully we will see these type of events alongside a very cold and snowy December and snowy winter again.

Is there an archive of BBC, ITV weather forecasts from the past. Or is there a collection of old BBC weather videos from the past such as Snow in 1990 and the heatwave of 2006. I would quite like to look back at a forecast of events such as March 2006 snowfall etc.....

Have you got a link to these maps and is there an archive section.

I would imagine that the -5C line in Winter would be a good signal for cold and snowy weather. So at low level, what is the signficance between the 0c, -5c and -10c lines.

When was the first time we saw the -5c or -10c after August 2010. There was pretty cold period in September and October if I remember correctly.

Can someone explain the 850's and what -1c and -2c 850's be at low level etc... It sounds promising.

Hello there Coldest Winter. This thread usually livens up in the winter time so this is the perfect place to be if you love winter, cold and snow.

I'd be happy with that. I believe that December is perfect time to get the best out of the best of winter. As long as we get sharp cold snaps during January and February (like the cold snaps of December 1999 and Jan/Feb 2001). I'd be happy. So, a winter that has a set up indentical to last year, will the outcome be simular to last year? Perhaps the South East being hit harder than last time, less snow for Central Scotland or perhaps the whole thing may not happen at all. If the set up is there and identical to a legendary cold spell, then I should hope for something spectacular and perhaps better than last time. My Forecast is going for a cold December and end to November (simular to last year) and hopefully I will be right.

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As we approach another autumn, we yet again face the prospects of snowfall on the mountains and hills. Last year, there was a decent snowfall in the Cairngorms and skiing started in November. So this thread is looking at developments of potential or recent snowfalls on the hills. You can post images or update on the situation. Hopefully this will get things a bit more appetising with prospects of snow falling on the hills before we get the real stuff down here. Let's see when the first snowfalls happens, how much, how often it snows, forecasts and of course how high up it snow because the lower the elevation the better! Estimation for Mountain Snowfall: I'm going for a small snowfall on the Cairngorms in September with a larger and widespread one in October. First Lying Snowfall: Late October LINKS: http://www.snow-forecast.com/resorts/Cairngorm/6day/top http://www.snow-forecast.com/resorts/Glencoe/6day/top http://www.snow-forecast.com/resorts/Glenshee/6day/top http://www.snow-forecast.com/resorts/Nevis-Range/6day/top http://www.snow-forecast.com/resorts/Lecht/6day/top http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/loutdoor/mountainsafety/easthighland/easthighland_latest_pressure.html http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/loutdoor/mountainsafety/westhighland/westhighland_latest_pressure.html http://www.cairngormmountain.co.uk/webcam

We had our winter in December 2010, We had our summer in April/May 2011 and how about we have our winter in November 2011. Coldest November ever anyone? A White Bonfire Night?

Hmmm: Jan 2011 - Some snow for Scotland and a big storm. Feb 2011 - Very Mild, Spring arrives early March 2011 - Quite potent cold spell for Scotland, Amazing snowfall in Highlands Arpil 2011 - Record warmth and sunshine, Summer arrives early May 2011 - Summer dissapears, first signs of autumn with epic storm. June 2011 - The dullest I have ever seen. July 2011 - The dullest for a while. August 2011 - Very Heavy Rainfall in Scotland. September 2011 - Indian Summer October 2011 - Amazing storm, Record cold night and first snow. November 2011 - Large storm, Big Freeze ending December 2011 - Record Breaking Cold and snow Not too bad but could be more interesting....

How about the thread being called "When Will I Have my First Frost of 2011/2012".

We have already had our first frost in July when the temperature in Kinbrace went down to -0.8c. There may be a couple more frosts in isolated areas during September though I think our first widespread frost will happen sometime around mid October.

Although it was largely snowless across England and Wales after December but in Scotland it was generally better than winters such as 2007-2008 with a decent snowfall in the beginning of January. You can't rule out Scotland getting cold and snow after December, even if it's very different in the south. Let's have a look at how my Forecast is doing so far for August. AUGUST 2011: Following a period of settled/warm conditions, the UK should be under the influence of Low Pressure coming from the west. This should bring windy and wet weather across the UK for about a week. The hardest hit areas should be much of Scotland, parts of Northern England and Northern Ireland. The Midlands should be overcast aswell as parts of eastern coasts and Northern parts of Wales. Much of the South and East should remain fairly settled and dry however the South West may be at risk of some heavy rain. - Quite accurare and I mentioned Scotland would be one of the hardest hit places by the lows (albeit it was the only). Following this unsettled spell we should see a calmer and warmer spell of weather arriving from the South/East. Much of Southern and Eastern England, Southern Wales and Eastern Scotland should benefit from sunshine and pleasant temperatures whereas western areas of England and Wales and SW Scotland may be at risk of rain and cloud cover though the Highlands of Scotland will vary with some days of prolonged rain and some days of wall-wall sunshine. - Not very accurate but following the idea of a more settled period (particulary for the south). Unsettled South Westerly winds should follow the calmer spell. This will bring rain and wind to all parts though NW England and Scotland will hold onto the rain longer than other regions. There should be some showery spells and sunshine inbetween fronts. My forecast has so far turned out not too bad. Not bad for a first attempt but it's just for fun anyway.

I haven't got specific dates for all snow events though I have a vague idea of certain snow events. I mentioned in an other thread that I remember some of the winters during my early childhood had decent falls so somewhere between December 1999 and March 2002. In chronological order - my favourite snow events: - Large snowfall(s) in early 2000. - December 2000/Christmas snowfalls. I remember how great a spell that was and going for a walk on the Campsie Hills towards the end of the spell. - Early 2001 large snowfalls. I know there were snowfalls in both early 2000/2001. I recall looking out the window watching snow ploughs going up the street, waking up to a winter wonderland, going to my grans in a blizzard (once or twice) and getting stuck on the way back. These events are somewhere between Dec 1999 and 2002 but there were some good winter memories. - December 2001 brief snowfalls. I remember being in school watching an amazing blizzard. It wasn't 2000 and it could be 2001 but I remember doing the Christmas tree during a great snowfall. There seemed to be so many decent snowfalls (albeit shortlived) during this period. - December 2003? - A think there was a decent battleground snowfall after Christmas. - Christmas 2004 - A white Christmas. - Perhaps December 2005 - Another battleground snowfall - March 2006 - Of course, the largest snowfall I have ever seen. 30cm from battleground snowfall. - February 2nd 2009 - The first decent snowfall we had in many years. - February 8th 2009 - A very decent infact very good snowfall and the best since March 2006. Around 10 or more cm dumped by a front. - December 20th 2009 - A very simular event to Feb 8th 2009 except this time it came from a polar low. - Winter 2009-2010 snowfalls - Mainly the big freeze as it probably was overall the snowiest and coldest winter I have ever seen. - November 26th/28th 2010- Best November snowfall I have ever seen. 26th was an epic blizzard with thunder snow. - December 6th 2010 - An incredible snowfall that caused absolute mayhem. - Big Freeze Nov/Dec Snowfalls - An exceptional month of amazing snowy and cold weather aswell as a White Christmas. So my Top 5 Events in Chronolgical order: - Snow events from 1999-2002 including Dec 2000. - March 2006 - Feb 8th 2009. - Winter snowfalls 2009-2010. - November/December snowfalls 2010.

A bit more detail: Earliest Snowfall: I think November 2005 although November 2010 would come in close. Earliest Lying Snow: November 2010 without a doubt. November the 26th. Latest Snowfall: May 10th 2010. Latest Lying Snow: Probably March 2006 which was the largest snowfall I've seen. Warmest Temperature for Snow: I think somewhere around 5-7c.

Eh what does this mean? Hopefully nothing serious.

Ah yes I think I remember November 2005. What date did this event happen and was it a northerly or easterly?

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What would cause it to snow at 8c. Can it snow at temperatures higher than 8c?