DanStormUK

I was only a few miles away from the "Welsh Storm" last night. Finally managed to be in the right spot for a change. Probably one of the best lightning displays since 1989, 2006 here (Ludlow, Shropshire)

Thunderstorm over Ludlow at the moment

Perfect clouds to have in summer. I'm near Powys county, sun has just popped out

Ouch, not good for snow lovers. NW France looks mild too might nudge a 20C there. Mild weather has been lurking for a while now

I'm saying nothing after last weekend lol, the cold was close though. Looking forward to the new year, February used to be a good month for snow.

Mid Wales, I should add I have never taken or condone white powder use lol

Haha I'd love snow Christmas Eve, but for any other time 16C will do me fine. Cold weather will put a serious dent in anyones pocket, wanting Snow I guess is like wanting Cocaine , both are white and powdery and come with a very high price .

Sorry I mean the UK max is 16C at the moment,

Record is 18.7 (2019) - Max is 16 at the moment, so it's not far off. The fact it's been so cold recently makes it feel even warmer, feels like Spring outside.

It's close, Wales has the advantage of the hills/black mountains/beacons which will drop the temperatures higher up. 13C at the moment here in Mid Wales though.

Granted, it's a fine line between the cold/mild. I suspect the 18z will back down again, will see.

Well I would have thought Low pressure becoming established in the South West, is bound to lead to mild conditions for Christmas and new year. It's not often we get a cold northerly blast like we had recently.

5C warmer than expected here today already, Mild Christmas is 100% certain now I reckon.

Yes the low pressure to the SW is becoming established, it's 5C warmer than expected here today. Concern I guess should be in the form of rain/floods rather than snow. Mild Christmas pretty much certain now.