Scottish Cold Spell Discussion:

[Methuselah]

Discuss the Scottish Cold Spell here:

[Zenarcher]

I really hope we get some snow haven't had any in nearly 2 years. Forecast shows this Saturday and Sunday we should do well.

[Methuselah]

I really hope we get some snow haven't had any in nearly 2 years. Forecast shows this Saturday and Sunday we should do well.

I do hope so, WM...I've not seen anything since 2007!!

[Zenarcher]

I do hope so, WM...I've not seen anything since 2007!!

Scotland looks good for Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday.

Yeah CMD living beside the sea doesn't help much.

[glasgow-guy]

Glasgowlooks very good all the way till Sunday where temp will be there coldest

[Methuselah]

Disnae look too bad guys, does it???

[scotweather]

I am surprised we didn't see more than a few grains this morning with the cold we've had over the last few days. Very disappointing this morning.

Keeping fingers X'd for some reasonable snow over the next week. A nice dumping will give me extra time off work for the Xmas period

[glasgow-guy]

Sunday may reveal the grand prize with temperatures predicted to be at there lowest

[Zenarcher]

Just checked Cairngorms National Nature Reserve and it says -16c for wind chill temps down to -9c and snow. Might take my sledge there.

[NorthernRab]

I do hope so, WM...I've not seen anything since 2007!!

Where in Inverness do you live? It's snowed several times since then

[scotweather]

in what time frame can we expect the precipitation on the models to sure up ?

[Methuselah]

Where in Inverness do you live? It's snowed several times since then

Right down by the sea, not far from the Dolphin Tours...You're right (technically) but 1cm of snow for about three hours (October and December) doesn't really count???

But, I don't need 7 feet to be happy! :lol:

[asjmcguire]

Well the Scottish Eastern Borders didn't even get anything to write home about in February this year, the last proper snow we had here was probably about 2 years ago aswell.

It's had me quite frustrated listening to the "southerners" moaning when it started looking good for Scotland but less good for the south, as I was thinking you have already had snow this year - maybe not this winter but its still more than we have had!

Fingers X'd and despite saying I won't look at the charts until nearer the time....... I find that I just can't help myself

[Hairy Celt]

Same us us then, by the shore in sunny nope - still swearingr***. Kids were decidedly pithed off last winter. We have come to not expect snow ever here, so when it does, it's a nice surprise (unless you're some kind of softy).

Can't offer you 7 feet though; aren't your own 2 enough?

there's some weird software here - can't even write my home village's name without upsetting it??

[glasgow-guy]

still looking great for Friday

[Methuselah]

I don't know about you (indigenous) guys? But, IMO, 2009 was just about the most pathetic winter I've ever known since moving up here in December 1988??? Let's just hope that next weekend will make-up for it??

still looking great for Friday

Another 1995???

[glasgow-guy]

I don't know about you (indigenous) guys? But, IMO, 2009 was just about the most pathetic winter I've ever known since moving up here in December 1988??? Let's just hope that next weekend will make-up for it??

well Scotland has been pretty mild last few years but this weekend shouldn't let you down

[JRMcLeod]

Just checked Cairngorms National Nature Reserve and it says -16c for wind chill temps down to -9c and snow. Might take my sledge there.

Might take my house there...FOREVER

[Zenarcher]

12z

Saturday

Whole of Scotland under snow!

[Methuselah]

well Scotland has been pretty mild last few years but this weekend shouldn't let you down

Well, with uppers of -6C and below (and a NW breeze) Glasgow could also get a bit of a pasting...Thundersnow??

[glasgow-guy]

12z

Saturday

Whole of Scotland under snow!

so is ppn agreed on now?

[snowmess]

Those precipitation charts look great (Posted by Weathermaster) Lookin' Good at the moment

[glasgow-guy]

that block of rain sitting north east waiting to spoil the party

[asjmcguire]

Quick question....

Is this just the cold spell discussion for Scotland or is it the cold spell discussion for Scotland and some ramping too??

I'm not being negative but as you can all appreciate I am sure - I would rather that any information about our likely chances of getting snow was not based in fantasy / hope... I will take some "not quite fantasy but not quite fact either" though

I've been on the Model Output rollercoaster for a few weeks - and I feel like I need to plant my feet on the ground for a bit.....

UKMO says yes, ECM sort of says yes, GFS sometimes says Yes and sometimes says No.

All the Synoptics scream yes.....

but....

[glasgow-guy]

Quick question....

Is this just the cold spell discussion for Scotland or is it the cold spell discussion for Scotland and some ramping too??

I'm not being negative but as you can all appreciate I am sure - I would rather that any information about our likely chances of getting snow was not based in fantasy / hope... I will take some "not quite fantasy but not quite fact either" though

I've been on the Model Output rollercoaster for a few weeks - and I feel like I need to plant my feet on the ground for a bit.....

UKMO says yes, ECM sort of says yes, GFS sometimes says Yes and sometimes says No.

All the Synoptics scream yes.....

but....

just enjoy the forum will all come right on the day