Scotland - Weather Chat

[Ravelin]

Easing off here now but what fell lay. Got text from lad, game off. Away team will be a bit annoyed but not something you can account for.

[Hairy Celt]

Thursday night in Bettyhill was the windiest I've known. Power went off soon after my last post, which also meant the local mobile masts drop out. The devil started to play a merry tune on the roof slates then branches came off the tree next to the house. Didn't get any more sleep, just lay there with the pressure waves almost making my ears pop.

 

Drove home yesterday. Damage on the north coast is considerable with sheds, barns, caravans, fences etc flattened or disappeared. Lots (I mean lots) of tree down, snapped or root plates up. The strangest widespread damage is to road signs, many are damaged or destroyed - uprooted, snapped off, bent over, broken, twisted or wherever the weakest point is. Never seen this amount of damage to signs before... Perhaps standards are dropping or perhaps it was just ridiculously windy. I've not heard of anyone being badly hurt yet which is a minor miracle in those conditions.

 

Black Isle largely without power till late last night. Now snowing to sea level although not sticking on the beach.

Edited January 10, 2015 by Hairy Celt

[GrangemouthBairn]

Hoping for a good blizzard at the hibs game today !

GFSP 6z has the storm at 935mb and further north

I hope yous get beat. I'm a Falkirk supporter

 

At about 10.45 there was a hail/snow shower associated with strong winds which was starting to lie before it went off. Then there was another light snow shower. I think the winds are starting to ease a little bit.

[SW Saltire]

Easing off here now but what fell lay. Got text from lad, game off. Away team will be a bit annoyed but not something you can account for.

Aye, two of my friends were wanting to go see Queens play Raith Rovers but I advised them it may not be the best idea, considering Abington Summit, Beatock summit etc could very easily be white on the way back 5pm onwards.

Might be ok but sometimes it's better to avoid (an unnecessary) journey in winter-time even If the snow isn't lying.... Yet.

No clue if they have headed that advise haha

[GrangemouthBairn]

Aye, two of my friends were wanting to go see Queens play Raith Rovers but I advised them it may not be the best idea, considering Abington Summit, Beatock summit etc could very easily be white on the way back 5pm onwards.

Might be ok but sometimes it's better to avoid (an unnecessary) journey in winter-time even If the snow isn't lying.... Yet.

No clue if they have headed that advise haha

That game is off

[Hawesy]

41 days into winter and still waiting on that elusive first snowflake to fall from the sky. Will today be the day? None of the showers have made it over here as yet but I'm feeling unrealistically optimistic! ;-)

<Drum roll>

Ha ha no sooner had I posted than we have snow falling from the sky in Crail. Sure it's just a few flakes blowing in the wind but it is my first falling snow of the winter!

[JoeShmoe]

I hope yous get beat. I'm a Falkirk supporter

 

At about 10.45 there was a hail/snow shower associated with strong winds which was starting to lie before it went off. Then there was another light snow shower. I think the winds are starting to ease a little bit.

 

were on form so hopefully a nice 3 points the day :-)

 

same as you here, looks like winds have eased right down and no showers getting through here now, not sure if will pep up later?

[snowy owl]

Sun shining and still pretty windy. Heading into the big smoke (edinburgh) in a wee while so I'm hoping the snow stays light for my drive home tonightâ„ï¸

[November13]

Zz this is exactly like last Friday. Not happening today. Cant see much chance of lying snow today.

[101_North]

Hope something peps up later as looking like a complete non-event so far.

[Scottish-Irish Skier]

Not had a shower pass in a little while. T does seem to be dropping - down from 3-3.5 to 2.0 C now.

 

Might mean what does reach me starts to stick later.

 

Still pretty windy; broke my gate handle off. Managed to MacGyver up a new split ring to get it fixed temporarily. Wind raw on the hands trying to do that.

 

EDIT. Hey hey, just looked oot the windae and a light snaw shower is sticking on the trusty garden bench.

Edited January 10, 2015 by scottish skier

[SW Saltire]

That game is off

Cheers. That answers that then

[Blizzardo]

Heaviest snow shower of the day has given a light covering 2.5c/0.6c.

[snowy owl]

Wee light shower in againâ„ï¸

Edit now a blizzard !! Sticking on table and trying to stick on ground. Big flakes.

Edited January 10, 2015 by snowy owl

[snowidea]

Zz this is exactly like last Friday. Not happening today. Cant see much chance of lying snow today.

Starting to lie here on the grass and car roofs. Road's clear though. We must be quite near you as we're right on the south of town, up the hill. Fingers crossed it might stick a bit more later. Edited January 10, 2015 by snowidea

[Northernlights]

We have a dusting which is sparkling in the sun. Currently sunny and 0.8c

[Ravelin]

Just been out for a walk with the dog, her idea, honest. Pleasant when the sun is out and the wind drops. Baltic when it's the opposite. Earlier lying snow is melting, especially on the roads and paths. Still getting occasional flurries bit nothing like the one earlier.

[101_North]

Latest shower is sticking nicely on all surfaces. Fingers crossed for later after all!

Edited January 10, 2015 by 101_North

[JoeShmoe]

Snowing at Easter Road but sleety

[LomondSnowstorm]

Looks like the lull is off and showers are starting to pep up and get further east again, plenty of time still for it to stick with at least 12 hours left of snow potential with no sign that showers will die away.

[101_North]

Totally white everywhere in 10mins.

Edited January 10, 2015 by 101_North

[Hairy Celt]

The question now is, do I stay in and mind the fire, make soup and listen to the radio - or get my gear on and go for a bike ride.

 

Lol, no contest.

[Benvironment]

Went for a stroll up Falkland Hill earlier.  Suffice to say, I had it to myself

 

[Barton]

Just a few hail showers here and still blowing pretty fresh. Not expecting any snow but I always live in hope!

[damianslaw]

Good to see snow sticking at relatively modest levels - 140 metres, and with temps set to drop further and nightfall approaching it bodes well for many more places at lower heights to see snow.