[Summer 2021: Moans, Groans, Ramps and Banter]

11 hours ago, stainesbloke said:

Fortunately, we don’t live in Narnia and what we wish for has absolutely sod all impact on what the weather actually does

Of course ‘what we wish for has absolutely sod all impact on what the weather actually does’ but I reiterate,it’s madness to pray for el scorchio summers,especially in England…just be careful what you wish for is all I’m saying.

[Summer 2021: Moans, Groans, Ramps and Banter]

To wish for protracted heat in the summer,in the U.K. in these ‘climate change’ times,is to root for the bad guy.I for one wallow in average and normal weather.

[Model output discussion 9th April onwards]

9 minutes ago, Bradley in Kent said:

As long as there are a few hot members I tend not to 'worry' as much. 14 days ago the models didn't look great and 10 days ago some runs were already bringing in a breakdown. In reality we've ended up with some very reasonable weather with a good week to come

I suppose it's eyes on late next week as to what the Azores nose does

Depends where you stay I suppose.

[Model output discussion 9th April onwards]

5 hours ago, Frigid said:

Look who's back to say hello. Northern blocking ofc

      

 

 

What does 'oft' mean?

[Scotland/Alba weather discussion - March 2021 onwards]

Looking to Port of Ness.

[Model output discussion 10/02/21]

23 minutes ago, Thundery wintry showers said:

Probably not the most densely populated area of the UK (the south-east) but I see plenty of potential for widespread snow showers in NE England, Lincolnshire and East Anglia on Monday 5th and then over much of Wales and the West Country, possibly extending into parts of central southern England, on the 6th.  The GFS 18Z also has more in the way of showers breaking out inland on the 6th than earlier runs.

With it being early April I don't expect lasting snow cover at low levels but parts of NE England and Lincolnshire, maybe Norfolk, could have a covering early on the 5th, and parts of Wales and the south-west on the 6th, with snow showers moving through around dawn.

And adding to that,many parts of Highland and Northern Scotland including the Outer Hebrides,Orkney and Shetland.Oh and there will be lying snow in many of aforementioned too.

[Model output discussion 10/02/21]

5 hours ago, ICE COLD said:

A few tweaks and it would of been a boom from me

‘Would have’.

[Model output discussion 10/02/21]

4 hours ago, Northernlights said:

I for one am very pleased to see this as its very seasonal for up here in spring and seems to support my theory that lack of pollution has allowed us to return to more defined seasons in the last 12 months.If true to form heat will arrive about the 20th of April along with the swallows and swifts.

I remember going through to Aberdeen in mid April in the early sixties on the bus along with my mother and sister to see Sound of Music at cinema in Holburn Street. We  came out of cinema at about 4.00pm to a heavy powdery snow shower. On the way back we sat in back of bus and I was able to observe some great towering  cloudscapes highlighted in pink as sun began to  set. They could be seen all the way home to the east coming on to the Buchan coast,I think they were traditionaly known as Buchan Boaters or spring snow showers on a north wind.  I only went because I knew I would see falling snow!!!!!  21c arrived the follwing week.

If my thoughts are right a traditional summer beckons with three fine days and a thunderstorm so something for everyone

A ten day chart is a ten day chart for awe that in that.

[Scotland/Alba weather discussion - Jan 2021 onwards]

Up here in Lewis we’ve missed any easterly haar this time;last two days have been clear and sunny with the Clisham still holding onto drifts.

[Model output discussion 10/02/21]

[Scotland/Alba weather discussion - Jan 2021 onwards]

Stornoway had a shower from hell today,heavy sleet and hail,driving winds. Temperature sat at +3c all afternoon.The beaches on way to Leverburgh don’t look right with snow drifts in the background!

[Scotland/Alba weather discussion - Jan 2021 onwards]

Light rain,wind 23 mph SE,+5c.The big thaw underway in these parts.

[Scotland/Alba weather discussion - Jan 2021 onwards]

Waited all day for the forecasted snow from the weak front here at Isle of Lewis.The wait was fruitless.No precipitation at all.Ah,to be employed in the forecasting arena;job for life and if you get it wrong,no problems...you still keep your job! The water courses flowing off the moors are solid though.

[Model output discussion 10/02/21]

1 hour ago, Robbie Coldrain said:

People always says how hard it is to shift a cold block, but in reality it never seems to be a problem.  7-10 days is generally all we can manage before the mild / Atlantic finds a way in. Yes there are exceptions to this, but they are rare.   

This I agree with.

[Winter 2020/21 chat, ramps, moans and banter]

27 minutes ago, birdman said:

Come to think of it It's been an odd winter. We've had hardly any heavy frosts! Am struggling to recall more than 2... 

Depends where one calls home my friend.Here on the Isle of Lewis,the ground is frozen,the small lochs are mostly all frozen,the rivers and streams are decorated with ice.The Clisham (Highest point of land on island at 699m) has had snow on it since before Christmas and this is an island bathed in the Gulf Stream.It certainly has been an odd winter!

[Winter 2020/21 chat, ramps, moans and banter]

12 minutes ago, joggs said:

Agreed. Alot of people went well over board comparing it to previous REAL bfte. I said in our regionals before it that I didn't expect the totals some were progging. 

A lesson not learned for some though.

Some did well,Braemar with 26 inches of level snow but yep,proggings schmoggings in general.

[Winter 2020/21 chat, ramps, moans and banter]

A proper beast scenario would present these temperatures as day maxima,not ‘feels like’ tasters.Let’s see if we do get deeper cold in then shifting it may take longer as next week end nears.

[Model output discussion - deep cold inbound?]

12 hours ago, Ice Day said:

Beautiful at 120 - low gone under, cold still completely in charge

 

Today’s profile with next Sunday...

[Scotland/Alba weather discussion - Jan 2021 onwards]

Icy remnants in driving rain here at Port of Ness.High tide at 12:45pm so expecting a busy sea state from the ENE wind.+3c.The Clisham pass is just around the snow line at 200m.Council webcams captured this well.

[Scotland/Alba weather discussion - Jan 2021 onwards]

Looks like the Leadhills area at 400m are witnessing slight thawing...

[Scotland/Alba weather discussion - Jan 2021 onwards]

Today,+3c,wind easterly 22mph at Aline near the Lewis/Harris border.Snow been lying on the high ground (highest Clisham at 799m) for a few weeks now,consistent with being on the north side and the cold side of the jetstream.

[Winter 2020/21 chat, ramps, moans and banter]

While the tension mounts over the GFS and folk wish they were staying north of the borders,I ask...what have I got to look forward to by way of snow here likes?

[Scotland/Alba weather discussion - Jan 2021 onwards]

+3c here after slight frost.East wind,10mph.Where is here?...Port of Ness...looking over to mainland Scotland,44 miles away.

[Winter 2020/21 chat, ramps, moans and banter]

7 minutes ago, Singularity said:

It's really hit me today how many on here are actually seeking a prolonged cold, snowy run of weather.

As opposed to at least a single day of snow on the ground without much thaw, which is all I've been after. Goes to show what the balmy far south and southwest has to contend with! 

To live through an epic Winter is what many here are hoping for,including me.

[Scotland/Alba weather discussion - Jan 2021 onwards]

Reached a high of +6c today and that’s the highest it’s been for over 9 days.(Where? Port of Ness,Isle of Lewis.) Yes the north northeasterly drift of last 9 days has become progressively less cold.