South East & East Anglia Regional Weather Discussion 10/01/14

[Snowangel-MK]

trying to work out where that pic was taken, it is not Willen i'm pretty sure of that.

So many lakes to choose from in MK but your right it's not Willen - this one is Caldecotte :-)

[gottolovethisweather]

Didn't realise how one of the SE members looks kind of like a young Ronnie Barker. Strange, because I can't say I noticed the similarity when I met up with you lot back in 2012.  

 

 

As for the weather, more of the same but less rain towards the East and SE as time goes by I guess, never exceptionally mild with nearer average likely by day.

Edited January 12, 2014 by gottolovethisweather

[Jax]

So many lakes to choose from in MK but your right it's not Willen - this one is Caldecotte :-)

Ah, thats the one with the round bits on it?

[Steve C]

Morning all.

 

A fairly clear start to the day, with the first 'red' frost warning in my car.

 

I took a few pictures this morning. The sunrise wasn't as good as I was hoping yesterday, but I've recorded a frost for posterity!

 

 

Have an enjoyable Sunday. I'll get out soon, while the Sun still shines.

 

 

[Jax]

@bjaykent & Steve C

 

fantastic pictures!

 

Sad to admit I stayed in bed as I rarely get to sleep in past 05:30 most days so missed the breaking dawn, did get to see the frost though.

[Summer of 76]

Quick question for JP. coast or anyone.  Is there a site anywhere where I can look back at the fax charts for a certain time, I am really interested in the period last year around 18th January as  I think that when we had our first snow.

[Jan_Bromley]

Hello everyone,

 

Had a very rough few months, but getting better now.

 

Bright and frosty start to the day this morning. Lovely to see the sunshine again today

[Steve C]

Hello everyone,

 

Had a very rough few months, but getting better now.

 

Bright and frosty start to the day this morning. Lovely to see the sunshine again today

Nice to see you back, Jan. You've been missed.

[Jason T]

Here comes the cloud and starting to get breezy.

[Summer of 76]

Hello everyone,

 

Had a very rough few months, but getting better now.

 

Bright and frosty start to the day this morning. Lovely to see the sunshine again today

Jan,

 

Great to see you back online as everyone has been looking for your posts, hopefully you will bring us some good luck on the snow front

[Jason T]

Hello everyone,

 

Had a very rough few months, but getting better now.

 

Bright and frosty start to the day this morning. Lovely to see the sunshine again today

 

Welcome back Jan. Glad to hear your on the mend.

[Tamara]

Hello everyone,

 

Had a very rough few months, but getting better now.

 

Bright and frosty start to the day this morning. Lovely to see the sunshine again today

Jan - really pleased and relieved to hear from you !!  There have been lots of well wishes for you on this thread through the previous weeks. Welcome back hunnybun and most of all keep recovering

 

Tams x

Edited January 12, 2014 by Tamara תָּמָר

[Steve C]

Before I likely disappear for the rest of today (might go out with a tablet though, so might keep looking in) I thought I'd share a few facts...

 

Unfortunately I am that sad that I've downloaded a few of the Hadley statistics. :unsure:

 

From the Hadley Central England Temperature (CET) record (going back to 1772 from the data I have) January 12th, at a mean of 3.1C, is the statistically coldest day of the year.

 

Having said that and for people who might worry that our best chance for snow is now gone, the temperatures don't really show any pronounced trend upwards until the end of February. For instance 20th February, at 3.7C, is statistically the third coldest day in February in the CET record.

 

However, the 20th Feb is the last day which records 3 point something though, with 12th March being the last day to record 4 point something, 22nd March 5 point something, 3rd April 6 point something, 14th April 7 point something... and so it goes on.

 

I take from this, that we still have a fairly long period, when it's possible to have a long lying snow cover, before the inevitable returning Sun makes the chances become very remote. So chins up snow lovers!

[Katiewombat]

Morning all. Had the most amazing frost this morning. Will report back on lowest temp later.

I have to say that after watching Battered Britain just now. I have stopped wishing for snow and in particular a prolonged cold spell. The further damage it could do for some of those worst hit areas, especially if flood waters froze could be truely devastating.

So I think it is time to put aside out love of cold and snow and think of those hit by this winters freak weather. Don't get me love I love cold and snow but........

Think I might cross post this on the moaning thread to give some a wake up call.

Katie

[Jax]

Glad to see you back Jan

 

 

Morning all. Had the most amazing frost this morning. Will report back on lowest temp later.I have to say that after watching Battered Britain just now. I have stopped wishing for snow and in particular a prolonged cold spell. The further damage it could do for some of those worst hit areas, especially if flood waters froze could be truely devastating.So I think it is time to put aside out love of cold and snow and think of those hit by this winters freak weather. Don't get me love I love cold and snow but........Think I might cross post this on the moaning thread to give some a wake up call.Katie

Sometimes a bit of perspective is needed.

[classylady]

Some stunning photos on here this morning!! Making me feel very guilty for having a lie in! Did manage to see the sun before it went in......Enjoy the rest of the day!!

[abruzzi spur]

Hello everyone,

 

Had a very rough few months, but getting better now.

 

Bright and frosty start to the day this morning. Lovely to see the sunshine again today

Hi Jan, really pleased to see you back on here.  I was reading through some old posts late last night and there you were, regularly posting away, and that's what prompted my PM to you!   

 

AS

[Katiewombat]

Sometimes a bit of perspective is needed.

[Jax]

Giving the car a quick charge (battery is knackered and I have no dosh for a new one at present), then a stroll to the next village (been invited for dinner) so may go again via the park if this fine weather holds for the rest of the afternoon.

 

Still bright here but the cloud is filling in the once blue skies here now, but hope to not see any rain until atleast after dark.  Nippy out still @5.8oC but not feeling cold as there is hardly any breeze out there.

[Jax]

Looking at the radar the the tail end of that rain band looks possible to pay us a visit a bit later, good news is it seems relatively narrow so should pass quickly.

[JennyJane1]

Now afternoon, still feeling cold here, I shall use my shawl and my feet are freezing.

 

As for "winter is over", I've said before, I think the traditional winter months have changed, I'm sure the Captain can back me up that it was very cold in the triangle right into May and maybe even June last year.It was the longest winter for cold I have ever known.The year before that, we had a very late warm season, right into November if I recall correctly.

 

With that in mind, maybe we will get snow, just later than usual.

[john pike]

hi all

 

nic pics on here today

 

thanks

 

welcome back jan

 

glad to see you back

 

i still blame the charts for our poor winter

 

anyway back later with the 12z runs

 

have a good day all

[Croydondazz]

Have a good day Jp I am off to currys purley way with wife yuk

Very chilly this morning when I went out, better than that wet mild stuff

[Captain Shortwave]

Now afternoon, still feeling cold here, I shall use my shawl and my feet are freezing.

 

As for "winter is over", I've said before, I think the traditional winter months have changed, I'm sure the Captain can back me up that it was very cold in the triangle right into May and maybe even June last year.It was the longest winter for cold I have ever known.The year before that, we had a very late warm season, right into November if I recall correctly.

 

With that in mind, maybe we will get snow, just later than usual.

I erased those spring month from my memory due to the sheer awfulness of it, especially June.

In the end the weather can be cold enough for snow between October and May, likewise it can be hot between April and October, Spring and Autumn are merely transitions from the two weather types I like (hot and sunny summer with thunderstorms) and winter (cold and snow). Spring is nice and can offer some decent stuff unless it's a anticyclonic north easterly. Autumn on the other hand I just don't like and November onward pretty much proves my point.

[Tom Montalbano]

 

Hello everyone, Had a very rough few months, but getting better now. Bright and frosty start to the day this morning. Lovely to see the sunshine again today

 Hi Nurse,Really glad to hear you're getting better now and great to have you here again. Who cares about another failed easterly, when we've got our Jan back. Might not need it yet but get your ruler handy neighbour, you'll need every cm against Mr.90 mts! Lol and wink.Very best wishes Jan,Tom. x