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I think we are all looking for extremes Stormeh. So , given what was the forecast directions of attack , if the MT are banging on about snow for the southern extremities , it should by default equate to a snow fest up here (even if Scotland doesn’t get a mention). a disappointing trend in the last 24 hours but it could equally flip back just as fast. And if not at least we have continued encouragement from the esteemed @lorenzo happy to live of scraps in the meantime .... sort of (brave face smiley whatever that looks like)

In light of their violent mood swings the European and American weather agencies have now agreed to rename ECM and GFS Kevin and Perry A spokesman has confirmed ”It’s not fair”

Had business in Aberdeen this morning and drive up a90 was brilliant. Was a reminder of why I am so fixated with winter. Mostly stunning blue skies but then short but heavy snow showers and yes below photo taken when I was completely stationary (an artic had taken out central reservation at brechin) far more snow now please

Oh dear. The mood on the model thread suggests some people get out of bed then straight away watch the sad part in Bambi

Repeating bursts of cold seem to be the theme now. Waaaaay better than the continuous burst of meh we have had so far this winter.

@Stormeh those animated gifs are so much easier to follow than the individual frames. Thanks The myriad of shades of blue rather good to see too. Obviously I won't mention the purples that look like they would be heading out way if the animation ran on a couple of days more.

So ... if I get this right it's to get cold from the NW .... then colder from the north .... then freezing from the NE .... Sounds like we have most of our bases covered Ramptastic

Your roads will be blocked from MOD toys thrown from prams if there isn’t any snow there by end of month (forecast directions means it needs to come through us first if it’s to get to MODland .... and starting from NW). End of month a long time away tho

For the third time in a month the clouds are now travelling in the “wrong” direction. Way too late (here at least) ,in the now stupidly extended season but still pretty amazing

Weird moon halo thing going on tonight

Catch - if it is going to do it at this time of the year it may as well do it properly

The South Queensferry snowshield is forecast to be at quite incredible efficiency

What is that big, yellow, bright, round thing in the sky today ?

Can feel a bit of warmth in the sun today (If out of the wind) Latest gfs is ridiculous(ly cold) for Easter tho

Just checked what the models show going forward. Oh dear. For those wanting Spring then better hope the ecm is onto something. Otherwise (gfs especially) I cant see anywhere in Scotland getting into double figures temps apart from maybe a 12 hour window for Aberdeen area .... out to start of April (When more snow is forecast from the north)

Full on bean bag balls powder snow attack here. Setttling instantly

Will we see the beast in the clouds again like last time (I posted this at start of the original beast but was at the time we were generating a page of posts every few minutes so don’t know if it was lost in the mayhem , either that or people thought it was cack)

Starting to settle here, current depth around 0.0004mm

And shock horror another northwards shift brings Scotland more into the mini beastie party. Nothing drastic but snow is snow Met office warning now updated and more of the country shows in warning area. Only a yellow warning though ; booooo ; must try harder.

Manky , filthy weather here now : really cold wind picking up and rain not exactly tropical temperature either. Just took the dog out and weirdly quite enjoyed it (Helly Hansen winter wear is unpenetrable) was looking the the weekend as a bit meh but starting to raise an eyebrow at the ongoing northwards nudges from all models. Last time round the models had a longer period to nudge northwards each run but as this one appeared in a shorter timeframe the nudges are more significant and noticeable. Another 50 miles north movement and more of us may join the fun .... maybe , possibly. certainly is down to this thread to exchange thoughts as MOD too fixated on daaarwn saaauf again : whatevs

Wet snow turning to wetter rain here. ho hum. Think I can live with it given the last five days magnificence. and right on cue the giant snowman’s head has just fallen off : symbolism at its finest

WTactualF ?

Gaps between white outs reducing now. Getting near constant. This is moving into epic territory now

Took photo last night. Look at cloud above house. The first official photo of the beast ?

I have a rather mad photo to post but it won’t upload (tried from iPad and from phone). Anyone any ideas on fix ?