Far North of England Regional Discussion 28/10/13 ------ïƒ

[Boro Snow]

O dear the daffodils in my back garden are starting to shoot

[Summer Sun]

O dear the daffodils in my back garden are starting to shoot

 

I've had bulbs through for a few weeks now including the Daffs

[Summer Sun]

51 minutes of daylight is gained during the afternoon in Darlo this month

 

Shortest day 7 hrs 24 mins

 

Longest day 8 hrs 47 mins

 

Today's sunset 15:52

 

Jan 31st 16:43

 

Today's sunrise 08:27

 

Jan 31st 07:55

[4wd]

The rain today is grim. not a day to be out much.Could last all afternoon too, but not a huge total as yet, about 5mm here so far.It's hardly mild at 6C either.

[Summer Sun]

Rain wise 2013 was marginally above average here in Darlo

 

Total for 2013 here was 583mm

 

81 to 10 average is 574.2mm

 

So thats 8.8mm above average

[damianslaw]

Hardly been in this thread so far this winter - the regional threads tend to only come alive under cold and especially snowy spells - so they will remain quiet for some time yet, but looking forward to them coming alive again hopefully..

 

Oh dear 2014 looks like it is going to start on yet another miserable dull wet note, just like 2012 and 2013 where we managed zero sunshine in the first 10 days.. making for a very depressing feel all around.

 

Who couldn't do with some cold frosty sunny days right now. I remember the sudden change to colder sunny dry weather on and around the 13th January 2012, it really raised everyone's spirits after a very dull wet period.

[Summer Sun]

Not too bad here in Darlo today we have some sunshine the wind is light and the rain has gone.............for now

 

Currently 7.0c

[Summer Sun]

Wall to wall sunshine in Darlo currently windy at times but nothing unusual for the time of year

[4wd]

Yes once again we are left wondering what all the media fuss is about, with a relatively pleasant (for January) day.6C with good sunny spells. Gusts to 40mph, no big deal.

[Deep Snow please]

Yes once again we are left wondering what all the media fuss is about, with a relatively pleasant (for January) day.6C with good sunny spells. Gusts to 40mph, no big deal.

 

What you've got to remember is that if a storm hits the south east/south west it's a "uk wide superstorm" whereas if gale force winds hit the entirety of Scotland and most of northern england (say down to York) it'll be mentioned in passing as a bit breezier than normal in northern areas by national weather forecasts.

[Summer Sun]

Snow warning out from the met office for Durham and Northumberland during tomorrow

 

Issued at: 1158 on Fri 3 Jan 2014

Valid from: 1100 on Sat 4 Jan 2014

Valid to: 2200 on Sat 4 Jan 2014

 

Outbreaks of rain, sleet and snow will develop during Saturday before clearing during the evening. The snow will be mainly confined to higher ground above about 150 metres where accumulations of several centimetres are possible. There may be temporary slight slushy deposits at lower levels in any heavier precipitation. The situation is finely-balanced and there remains considerable uncertainty regarding the extent of any snow. Hence the public should watch for further updates to this warning. The public should be aware of possible travel disruption.

 

Chief Forecaster's assessment

 

A complex depression is likely to run northeastwards across the UK on Saturday. As the associated frontal system encounters colder air across northern Britain, the rain is likely to turn to snow at least on higher routes. Any heavy precipitation could bring wet snow down to lower levels. Computer models are still giving differing indications regarding the location of the main snow risk hence there is greater than usual uncertainty over these developments. Therefore the public should keep up to date with the latest forecasts.

 

http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/warnings/#?tab=warnings&regionName=ne&fcTime=1388793600

[damianslaw]

Yes many places could be about to see a surprise snowfall - it will be very much a 'nowcasting' situation, much of Cumbria and NE England as well as southern Scotland will be under sub 528 dam air tomorrow and into sunday, evaporative cooling is key. Places with modest heights could see at least temporary cover especially under heavy precipitation.

 

It is a fineline situation, many similar set ups have delivered snow down to very low levels.

[Summer Sun]

Snow warning updated for Durham and Northumberland

 

Issued at: 0503 on Sat 4 Jan 2014

Valid from: 0900 on Sat 4 Jan 2014

Valid to: 2000 on Sat 4 Jan 2014

 

Outbreaks of rain, sleet and snow will spread northwards on Saturday. The snow mainly confined to higher ground above about 150 metres where accumulations of several centimetres are possible, but temporary slight slushy deposits at lower levels possible in heavier precipitation. Gradually clearing from the south through the afternoon and evening. The situation is finely-balanced and there remains considerable uncertainty regarding the extent of any snow. Hence the public should watch for further updates to this warning.

 

Chief Forecaster's assessment

 

A complex depression is likely to run northeastwards across the UK on Saturday. As the associated frontal system encounters colder air across northern Britain, the rain is likely to turn to snow at least on higher routes. Any heavy precipitation could bring wet snow down to lower levels. Computer models are still giving differing indications regarding the location of the main snow risk hence there is greater than usual uncertainty over these developments. Therefore the public should keep up to date with the latest forecasts.

 

http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/warnings/#?tab=warnings&regionName=ne&fcTime=1388793600

[Deep Snow please]

Hopefully we can get the right side of marginal down here.

[Summer Sun]

Looking at the radar I can't see much rain hitting the region now it looks like we're too far north today, the snow warning so far is looking like it won't be needed

[Summer Sun]

The snow warning for Durham and Northumberland remains in place till 20:00 but with no precipitation in sight they may as well remove it

[Summer Sun]

The first frost of January overnight here in Darlo ahead of the next spell of wet and windy weather later today and overnight

[texel]

some torrential downpours here today

[Cloud 10]

More to come in the very near future as well.

 

[Summer Sun]

A nice sunny morning has got replaced with cloud and rain, things should settled down quite nicely for the rest of the week with sunshine becoming dominant with little rainfall

[Boro Snow]

A nice sunny morning has got replaced with cloud and rain, things should settled down quite nicely for the rest of the week with sunshine becoming dominant with little rainfall

looks cold aswell later on into the week and into the weekend with night time frosts and day time temps not much more than 4/5c

[Summer Sun]

looks cold aswell later on into the week and into the weekend with night time frosts and day time temps not much more than 4/5c

 

Indeed Saturday night into Sunday is currently showing subzero that hasn't happened much this winter (extended autumn)

[Summer Sun]

Lovely start to the day here in Darlo wall to wall sunshine and no wind

 

Its not all that cold either it could be quite pleasant by this afternoon if this lasts

[Summer Sun]

The latest met office update is good for coldies in this region (about the only place in the UK which it is good for coldies)
 

Through the week it may become cold in the northeast, with strong easterly winds and wintry showers.

 

However after one extremely watered down cold snap at the start of December 2013 I would urge extreme caution until this becomes closer to reality

 

Remember the last one?

 

On the Sunday 1st December this was the picture

 

 

By the Wednesday this was the picture

 

[Boro Snow]

Yep things CURRENTLY looking good for our region, even this weekend looks a cold one we are under -4/-5 uppers should stay dry though

 

Im hoping it stays clear tonight for the small chance of seeing the northern lights 

 

http://cumbriansky.wordpress.com/2014/01/09/northern-lights-visible-from-the-uk-tonight-maybe-possibly-perhaps/

Edited January 9, 2014 by Boro Snow