South West & Central Southern England - Weather Chat, 4th July and Onwards...

[festivalking]

Even though the euro model suggests snow for Midlands northwards and rain for south of the m4 I think we could get in on some fun and games. I always seem to remember that when the Atlantic comes up against a tough cold bloc it gets corrected further and further south and west. So still time for change.....if it happens at all.

[knocker]

Nice clear morning. Temp 8C and a breeze from the SSW

[jethro]

Daren't ask this in the MOD thread...focus seems entirely upon whether or not it will snow somewhere in the UK in the not too distant future.

What are the chances of Cornwall (or more specifically Nr. Penzance) seeing any dry weather in the first week of January? Is it likely to be a complete wash out?

[Ǝssex Ǝasterly]

9 minutes ago, jethro said:

Daren't ask this in the MOD thread...focus seems entirely upon whether or not it will snow somewhere in the UK in the not too distant future.

What are the chances of Cornwall (or more specifically Nr. Penzance) seeing any dry weather in the first week of January? Is it likely to be a complete wash out?

Here is the GFS's current take on things from the 1st to the 7th. then loops

 

[jethro]

18 minutes ago, Essex Easterly said:

Here is the GFS's current take on things from the 1st to the 7th. then loops

 

Thank you.

Wash out it is then. I'll be in a cliff top cottage praying for a miracle  -  Dear weather gods, either deflect it all a bit further south or make it really cold and turn it all into snow.

[knocker]

1 hour ago, jethro said:

Daren't ask this in the MOD thread...focus seems entirely upon whether or not it will snow somewhere in the UK in the not too distant future.

What are the chances of Cornwall (or more specifically Nr. Penzance) seeing any dry weather in the first week of January? Is it likely to be a complete wash out?

ECM Meteogram for Culdrose

[ARTDEMOLE]

Sunny day here.. Nice to see. 9.3c.   Woke up early this morning sweating....

[knocker]

Pretty good morning but high cloud now encroaching in the form of Cs and Ci.

[Mapantz]

Lovely day!

Temp: 12.5 °C - Hum: 68% - Bar: 1019.86 hPa, Steady - Rain 2.4mm - wind: 8mph, SW.

http://warehamwx.co.uk
 

 

[jethro]

4 hours ago, knocker said:

ECM Meteogram for Culdrose

Thanks Knocker, doesn't look too bad. If I can't have one of those historical, Cornwall cut off from the world snowfalls, then I'll settle for an Atlantic, blowing a hoolie storm - going to be in a Landmark Trust cottage, perched on the cliff top, listening to the waves crashing below. No TV, no mobile signal, no Wifi, no landline, advised to take candles as power can be a bit dodgy, like stepping back in time.

[knocker]

13 minutes ago, jethro said:

Thanks Knocker, doesn't look too bad. If I can't have one of those historical, Cornwall cut off from the world snowfalls, then I'll settle for an Atlantic, blowing a hoolie storm - going to be in a Landmark Trust cottage, perched on the cliff top, listening to the waves crashing below. No TV, no mobile signal, no Wifi, no landline, advised to take candles as power can be a bit dodgy, like stepping back in time.

Beware the Knockers................They are prone to wander desolate headlands at night.

In the here and now the deterioration continues with Ns, St and slight rain. Wind S 25mph gusting 40.

[William Grimsley]

On 12/28/2015 at 0:33 PM, cornish snow said:

Going by the latest output,i think the word "battleground" will start to appear more and more over the coming days.

Hate that word.Only means one thing for me in cornwall,Rain,rain and more rain.

Usually a snowfest for all parts East, bar here.

 

Wait? There's a possibility of a snow fest? :O

[jtay]

5 minutes ago, knocker said:

Beware the Knockers................They are prone to wander desolate headlands at night.

I don't mind 'em... but I prefer the Porthleven.

Nice day here today. Sunny and maxed out at 13.5C.

[four seasons in one day]

Thanks Knocker, doesn't look too bad. If I can't have one of those historical, Cornwall cut off from the world snowfalls, then I'll settle for an Atlantic, blowing a hoolie storm - going to be in a Landmark Trust cottage, perched on the cliff top, listening to the waves crashing below. No TV, no mobile signal, no Wifi, no landline, advised to take candles as power can be a bit dodgy, like stepping back in time.

I'd seriously consider taking a barbecue. Cooking al fresco, brisk sea air, not forgetting a good single malt. Bliss?  Best sea food can be cooked on a hot flame, every time and in minutes!  

[jethro]

13 minutes ago, four seasons in one day said:

Thanks Knocker, doesn't look too bad. If I can't have one of those historical, Cornwall cut off from the world snowfalls, then I'll settle for an Atlantic, blowing a hoolie storm - going to be in a Landmark Trust cottage, perched on the cliff top, listening to the waves crashing below. No TV, no mobile signal, no Wifi, no landline, advised to take candles as power can be a bit dodgy, like stepping back in time.

I'd seriously consider taking a barbecue. Cooking al fresco, brisk sea air, not forgetting a good single malt. Bliss?  Best sea food can be cooked on a hot flame, every time and in minutes!  

Mmmm, fresh seafood, yum yum. Mind you, the last time I went to Cornwall in the winter I drove blinking miles trying to find a fish shop which was open, the only one I could find was Stein's place in Padstow and it irked me to be lining his pockets instead of a local fisherman.

[jethro]

29 minutes ago, knocker said:

Beware the Knockers................They are prone to wander desolate headlands at night.

In the here and now the deterioration continues with Ns, St and slight rain. Wind S 25mph gusting 40.

Knockers? They hold no fear for me, I've been fending off the scrumpy quaffers which wander lost from Glastonbury, for years.

[knocker]

11 minutes ago, jethro said:

Mmmm, fresh seafood, yum yum. Mind you, the last time I went to Cornwall in the winter I drove blinking miles trying to find a fish shop which was open, the only one I could find was Stein's place in Padstow and it irked me to be lining his pockets instead of a local fisherman.

Well if you want fresh fish you aren't going to be a million miles from Newlyn. You can't whack that. There is a very good chippy there as well.

Edited December 29, 2015 by knocker

[four seasons in one day]

13 minutes ago, jethro said:

Mmmm, fresh seafood, yum yum. Mind you, the last time I went to Cornwall in the winter I drove blinking miles trying to find a fish shop which was open, the only one I could find was Stein's place in Padstow and it irked me to be lining his pockets instead of a local fisherman.

Chips? Steaming hot linguine, think lobster, crab and half a plate of crisp salad. Malt makes a great flambé producer lol. 

[Rich_Clements]

Best day of the week I reckon and I'm stuck in work :-(

[jethro]

18 minutes ago, four seasons in one day said:

Chips? Steaming hot linguine, think lobster, crab and half a plate of crisp salad. Malt makes a great flambé producer lol. 

All sounds heavenly but like I said open fish shops, in the winter, in Cornwall....rare as snow. Stein's wet fish place in Padstow was the only one I could find and even then they had a very limited choice; got the impression that when out of tourist season, if they catch anything even vaguely interesting it gets shipped off to London pronto - Mackerel, Mackerel or Mackerel.

Will try Newlyn or do you know of any good ones sort of Penzance/St Ives location? I'll be in Lower Porthmeor.

Edited December 29, 2015 by jethro

[four seasons in one day]

12 minutes ago, jethro said:

All sounds heavenly but like I said open fish shops, in the winter, in Cornwall....rare as snow. Stein's wet fish place in Padstow was the only one I could find and even then they had a very limited choice; got the impression that when out of tourist season, if they catch anything even vaguely interesting it gets shipped off to London pronto - Mackerel, Mackerel or Mackerel.

Will try Newlyn or do you know of any good ones sort of Penzance/St Ives location? I'll be in Lower Porthmeor.

And a very good book can come in handy   

As for fish or chips, I'd do my own considering all mod cons are at a premium then why bother. Back to basics, enjoy.

[knocker]

50 minutes ago, jethro said:

 

Will try Newlyn or do you know of any good ones sort of Penzance/St Ives location? I'll be in Lower Porthmeor.

You are out in the wild. I'm afraid I don't know any in St Ives but you have me slightly confused as Newlyn is sort of Penzance location.

[legritter]

Crikey its blowing a hooly  rain incoming storm frank on the loose and we are talking fish shops ,mind you i could fancy a fish meal with mushy peas right now ,but we have cold ham chips pickles etc , looking at tonights charts rain rain rain and possibly colder in the outlook any one for a blizzard just for our local area ,south of m4 of course ,cheers all 

[jethro]

5 hours ago, knocker said:

You are out in the wild. I'm afraid I don't know any in St Ives but you have me slightly confused as Newlyn is sort of Penzance location.

Oh I know but it's such a short distance from coast to coast, takes no time at all to travel around. Used to the bonkers traffic in and around Bath/Bristol, they're both only about 15 miles from here but it's not unusual for it to take an hour to get there, commuter time of day and it's often well over an hour, it's a joy to travel on empty Cornish roads.

[four seasons in one day]

6 minutes ago, jethro said:

Oh I know but it's such a short distance from coast to coast, takes no time at all to travel around. Used to the bonkers traffic in and around Bath/Bristol, they're both only about 15 miles from here but it's not unusual for it to take an hour to get there, commuter time of day and it's often well over an hour, it's a joy to travel on empty Cornish roads.

Not many chippies then. Plan A al fresco, trust me. Fresh sea food en route?