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There was some snow Good Friday 1998 - Easter was in early April and I remember it snowing most of the day on and off, even if it didn't stick. That came off the back of a mild winter. This was in Birmingham.
Easter Monday 1994 had snow too. I was nine at the time, and it was absolutely shocking seeing it snow!
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7.5c and 85mm
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6.1c and 199mm (This is not a typo re rain!)
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Because of the crappy mild winter (thank you climate change), I want a nice decent spring. I actually want a Rhianna summer aka 2007 as I don't like heat
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Winter 2007-08 came off a duff summer, likewise 1988-89 which is regarded one of the mildest ever.
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An ambitious (and probably won't be anywhere near coming off) 3.2c and 68mm
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57 minutes ago, damianslaw said:
Back to the mild Dec, Jan and Feb likely combo, yes we have had many winters when all three months have been mild. February on just two occasions has bucked the trend somewhat, but the cold never managed to cover the whole month, 2005 a cold second half, mild first half, 2012 cold first half mild second half.
Feb 1991 brought a severe cold first half, but the cold relented markedly from mid month onwards. Feb 96 brought cold of varying depths but nothing severe. Feb 10 and 13 also similiar. Feb 09 was a milder version of 1991, a cold first half, very mild second half.
The last truly very cold February 1986, that came on the back of a very mild Dec, though it trended cold after christmas,and a fairly average Jan. Quite an oddity winter 85/86 against a preety cold background, Nov 85 very cold, very cold spring and late summer/early autumn.
Reading about the winter, and my Mum's memories of the viciously cold February it was indeed a strange one.
We're probably in the realms of fantasy here, but what is the chance of a February 1986 happening again? Surely unlikely due to how the planet is? I want to experience this.
Failing that you have 1982/3 - Mild Dec, very Mild Jan (in the top 5 warmest I believe) and a very cold Feb and March.
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8 hours ago, Summer Sun said:
Friday 10 Jan - Sunday 19 Jan
It will turn drier and brighter for a time across the UK at the start of this period, but further ahead the southeast should see the best of any settled conditions with light winds and drier, brighter periods and sunny spells possible at times. Rain is still possible for the south, but is likely to be short lived in comparison to the north. Generally staying unsettled across the northwest with spells of locally heavy rain and strengthening winds interspersed with scattered showers, which could turn to snow over high ground. Away from the northwest, patchy frost and fog may develop overnight and be slow to clear. Temperatures look to be mostly above average for this period.
Sunday 19 Jan - Sunday 2 Feb
Spells of heavy rain and strong winds look most likely across northern and western parts. These could be interspersed by more showery interludes where some snow could fall over higher ground. The best of any drier and brighter conditions appear most likely across the east and southeast. There is still a chance for some rain here at times. Temperatures look to be above average across the north with the potential for some colder spells. Further south, temperatures should be around normal for the time of year but may be rather cold at times.
No change then....perhaps Feb is on for something big
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4 minutes ago, snowray said:
Yes unfortunately it's happening more and more Don. I mean this is the 7th mild January in a row, unless things start to change sharpish. It's still freakish though.
I'm sorry, but it seems just very weird to have a run of mild January's like that. Surely one will give in!
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2 minutes ago, MP-R said:
On Tuesday we'll be in December 2015 territory, but yes, this is of course 'normal'....
The new normal unfortunately....I'm not happy either.
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What is normal with the weather nowadays?
Take out the winter weather, looks at the high summer temps, the huge rainfalls in autumn, Australia's sad situation....
I could go on, but there's something happening.
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I do feel the winters of 2009/10 and 2010/11 (1st Half) have kind of upgraded people's expectations re: winter. I am a coldie, but I do not like ridiculously mild temperatures. Save that for March.
Saying that, I'd love a good storm if the temps don't want to give way....
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Unlikely, and I did discuss this with a relative the other day - perhaps we could see a 1983 type situation re: winter? (I was born 1984 and read up with info with the posts on here)
Mild Dec, Mild Jan, very cold and bitter February (with tons of snow), very cold March and a cool April.
As long as we don't get a July like that year which I believe is still the hottest ever and not even 2018 could match it?
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Even though I am a coldie, I had to vote summer 2018. The warmest summer ever and the July average record almost threatened. I think if August didn't "crap out" it'd have been a big all-time winner.
Second choice for me is Winter 2009/10 - AMAZING! I'd love a repeat.
Autumn 2014 deserves a shout for it's warmth, but I won't vote for it as I had a horrible time in the October that year.
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4.6c and 88mm
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Just now, I remember Atlantic 252 said:
Aye, but rather it was milder in a way, as many areas will see no snow in the uk, south anyway
I'm used to it down here anyway. At least it's "normal" for December if such word can be used.
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I do wonder, could we see a "duff" summer this year? I know the climate is changing but 2019 was warm and wet, perhaps the clock has been run down for us to have a cool and wet one?
I do hope for some snow in Jan and Feb mind, but that's probably marginal sadly.
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It makes a change we're the coldest for once!
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26 minutes ago, feb1991blizzard said:
Here is the Gavin January!! - near 8c January anyone???
Lies!
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Not good at all
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I'm thinking, haven't we had mixed December's that have led to fruition with snow and ice after the Christmas period?
1978/79 started late I believe, some of the memorable 1980s ones in the mid part of the decade came to fruition after Christmas too. There's still time!!
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I was only five at the time, and remember being school being closed. The roof of the school did get blown off, and sadly a boy in my class did get injured by falling debris causing some brain damage and PTSD (I did not know this until many years later, and all I remember was he had some time off school, had some behavioural problems). I left that school a couple of years later, but I remember him and his family did appear in local media some years afterwards (this was in Birmingham).
I think this is one of my earliest memories re: weather!
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Stupid question, but could there be a man made way to stop these warm fronts coming in?
On another note, it is early in the game still.....
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Soooooo close. Congratulations to Don
Happy I won autumn overall, most of these guesses have been very safe. This is done without even looking at the models in detail.
I wouldnt worry about the November average = rubbish winter. This year is different.
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Favourite current BBC weather presenters?
in Spring Weather Discussion
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Chris Fawkes and that's mainly for aesthetic purposes
Plus he has a very relaxed approach. Phil Avery is very old school and has a lot of knowledge.
Out of the ladies, Louise Lear. Very warm and a natural.
We've got Ian Fergusson as our BBC Points West weatherman, he seems to be very 'cold' in his delivery and a bit snidey.