NeilN

Did that cold wave effect the UK (I was only weeks old then)? I'd like something here, especially with snow.

Best: 1990-91 - My memories are the famous February being off school for two weeks and walking down a hill with my Mum and sister in the thick snow to buy some jigsaw book from the local shop. 1995-96 - The snowy February 1996-97 - Mainly for the unexpected snow in November, and the dumping we had after Christmas. 2000-01 - A White Christmas almost and it was bitter most of the time. 2008-09 - The dusting after the New Year, and the snowfalls in early Feb. 2009-10 - Say no more. Easily the best winter I've ever experienced. 2010-11 - December was magic...but the rest was meh. 2012-13 - The first winter in North Somerset. Snow in January and some in March. Very bitter. 2017-18 - OK it wasn't marvellous, but there were bitter periods and the Beast from The East. Worst: 2002-03 - Forgettable, bar snow in early Feb. 2006-07 - Mild, bar a bit of snow in February 2013-14 - Rain, Wind, Rain, Wind, Rain, Wind 2014-15 - Forgettable 2015-16 - Rubbish with stupid temperatures. 2016-17 - A mix of the three that proceeded it with only some real cold in January, and the last week of November / early December.

5.2c

To be honest, I'd rather have the cold late. A mild November and first half of December isn't the end of the world. Some of the 1980s winters were like that and they're memorable. It'd be a boon if we had a month like February 1986 repeated again just for the fun of it for us coldies.

Although I like the cold, it's not nice when you have renovation work done by a useless bunch of builders. I'm glad it's milder for a bit. I think we're seeing a 2009 November on the cards....good omen for winter.

6.1c and 130mm

Not another warm Halloween please!

As someone who isn't a fan of really hot weather, I have to say this has been a good summer and a blistering one especially with the June and July heat has been worthwhile. August did crap out, but we needed the rain and there was some pleasent days in the mix. Thankfully this hot summer has laid the foundation for what's been a standard September and a good autumn and winter!

9.9 and 90mm please.

The ridiculously warm December of 2015 - it felt more like Easter Day than Christmas Day with the high temperatures. June 2012 and it's rainfest. October 2014 with the ridiculous heat in the half-term week.

Out of interest when was the last close to or below average October? Surely 2012?

This seems to be a new trend with summers lately. Have a cool August and then a warm September (into October). A Mess.

I think we're in for our best summer since 2006....in fact 2003!

Oh No!!! We should block the Azores High.

I think we've an epic February on our hands. 2009 teases - a cold December, mild January and that famous snow event in the February. Perhaps even a Feb 1986 with the cold. I think even in Weston-super-Mare we may see a good bit of snow!

Looking good. Can I ask a question why has ITV got mild temps for the weekend? Are they using another model or just being conservative with the outcome?

3.0c

If that comes off in two weeks.....wow! 1979 the repeat. Where is my guitar - I'll give us a rendition of Bright Eyes

3.1c

That snow chart; I do question it. Especially the 1980s. Wouldn't 81-82 or 84-85 be in the very snowy section?

3.9

Thank you for this. I was just curious to know what sort of effect nuclear and missle testing had with the world's climate.

I am not sure if this is the right place to post this, but with this volcano in Bali set to erupt anytime soon, and now another missle test from North Korea; can this influence our winter? I don't know how true this is, but I read constant nuclear testing in the early 1960s led to that famous winter. Perhaps all this (despite it being bad) is a blessing for us for a good winter?

This is good enough for me, happy we may see a few flakes on Thursday if it comes off in Weston!

I reckon we will have an epic winter. I reckon we will have a potential 1979 on the cards.