Spring 2022 Chat

[I remember Atlantic 252]

27 minutes ago, Bradley in Kent said:

A glorious day here too

I liken Spring to the build up of an event; Christmas, a party, perhaps a holiday or even just a weekend. I like the overall upward trend both in temperature and daylight with that 'summer's coming' feel.

Luckily for me I'm happy with anything above 20c so am satisfied most of the time in Summer. Yes, sometimes (like the examples above) the build up is better than the actual thing, but it's out of our control so one might as well enjoy it!

Unlike that drab early Autumn feeling where you sense the darkness coming, Spring gives that nice hopeful feeling that the best part of the year (IMO) is on it's way

Spring is probably the seasonal season for the UK (and NW Europe). Summer we do miss out on the best of heat and T-storms, Autumn we miss out on the vivid colours seen in America & Eurasia and winter, well, I don't need to tell you!

One of my worst days though is clocks forward, really hate it, pitch dark from Sunday 27th at 6am again, was just getting lighter on a morning

clocks back though, like it as lighter on a morning

[Frost HoIIow]

49 minutes ago, Bradley in Kent said:

A glorious day here too

I liken Spring to the build up of an event; Christmas, a party, perhaps a holiday or even just a weekend. I like the overall upward trend both in temperature and daylight with that 'summer's coming' feel.

Luckily for me I'm happy with anything above 20c so am satisfied most of the time in Summer. Yes, sometimes (like the examples above) the build up is better than the actual thing, but it's out of our control so one might as well enjoy it!

Unlike that drab early Autumn feeling where you sense the darkness coming, Spring gives that nice hopeful feeling that the best part of the year (IMO) is on it's way

Spring is probably the seasonal season for the UK (and NW Europe). Summer we do miss out on the best of heat and T-storms, Autumn we miss out on the vivid colours seen in America & Eurasia and winter, well, I don't need to tell you!

I've bought an air conditioner ready for this summer as last July it was often above 25C in the bedroom which for me is far too warm for a good sleep. Seemed to negatively effect my blood pressure too. Without any breeze even the window open made no difference with short nights. Strangely it was a better summer up north than down south. If we are going to get hotter/longer summers it makes sense to prepare I guess. Probably be coolest wettest on record now that I've bought one.

[Guest]

31 minutes ago, I remember Atlantic 252 said:

One of my worst days though is clocks forward, really hate it, pitch dark from Sunday 27th at 6am again, was just getting lighter on a morning

clocks back though, like it as lighter on a morning

Although the hour is recovered in a little over three weeks ooop north. 

[East Lancs Rain]

On 05/03/2022 at 15:48, markyo said:

Just had my annual review through also, shocking increase, my gas bill(heating only) has gone up to £18.65 a month for the next 12 months!!

That’s pretty cheap tbh, I imagine your alelectrcity bill in the summer is a lot higher with your air con running 24/7.

 

Next week of weather looking good sunny and first proper warmth this year should finally be able to get the shorts out this weekend!

[Wynn D Woo]

11 hours ago, East Lancs Rain said:

That’s pretty cheap tbh, I imagine your alelectrcity bill in the summer is a lot higher with your air con running 24/7.

 

Next week of weather looking good sunny and first proper warmth this year should finally be able to get the shorts out this weekend!

Its looking good for my trip to the Lakes next week, hopefully get a fair bit of walking in

[SunSean]

Probably a very dumb question but i have been looking at the EnSat24 satellite to see if any clouds are on the way and i noticed some just forming out of nowhere in the middle of a clear patch. Just wondering what causes this to happen? It's a little annoying when you have clear blue skies with no cloud bands coming towards your area, only for some to start forming out of nothing lol. 

[Andy Bown]

6 minutes ago, SunSean said:

Probably a very dumb question but i have been looking at the EnSat24 satellite to see if any clouds are on the way and i noticed some just forming out of nowhere in the middle of a clear patch. Just wondering what causes this to happen? It's a little annoying when you have clear blue skies with no cloud bands coming towards your area, only for some to start forming out of nothing lol. 

Simply put probably cumulus forming via evaporation of water/dew on the ground. Possibly with the temperature reaching a certain degree too.

[Guest]

Stunning day today, lots of sun and up to 15C now. Plenty more of this to come as well. 

[BlueSkies_do_I_see]

I'm done with the extended "win-tumn".

Welcome spring!

Edited March 18, 2022 by BlueSkies_do_I_see

[*Stormforce~beka*]

1 hour ago, SunSean said:

Probably a very dumb question but i have been looking at the EnSat24 satellite to see if any clouds are on the way and i noticed some just forming out of nowhere in the middle of a clear patch. Just wondering what causes this to happen? It's a little annoying when you have clear blue skies with no cloud bands coming towards your area, only for some to start forming out of nothing lol. 

Frinking annoying isn't it! This is how it looks here right now ... Wonder what we need to do to actually see a full day of clear blue sky round here. But this is what it's been like in the South for the past year so should be used to it. Cloud cloud and more cloud

48 minutes ago, Alderc said:

Stunning day today, lots of sun and up to 15C now. Plenty more of this to come as well. 

You don't have any cloud at all?

[Freeze]

45 minutes ago, *Stormforce~beka* said:

Frinking annoying isn't it! This is how it looks here right now ... Wonder what we need to do to actually see a full day of clear blue sky round here. But this is what it's been like in the South for the past year so should be used to it. Cloud cloud and more cloud

You don't have any cloud at all?

None here just blue skies, excuse the dirty windows that's the saharan dust.

[Summer Sun]

Today feels like the first day that spring has officially sprung. It's glorious.

[Frosty.]

29 minutes ago, Summer Sun said:

Today feels like the first day that spring has officially sprung. It's glorious.

Subjective?.. …we don’t all live in you’re locale!  

[Guest]

2 hours ago, *Stormforce~beka* said:

Frinking annoying isn't it! This is how it looks here right now ... Wonder what we need to do to actually see a full day of clear blue sky round here. But this is what it's been like in the South for the past year so should be used to it. Cloud cloud and more cloud

You don't have any cloud at all?

This was earlier. 

[Weather Enthusiast91]

As is often the case, spring begins to take hold as we near the equinox.

Even though it is still possible until late April, my interest in anything wintry is beginning to wane now. I am hoping we'll have a more average spring this year, as opposed to last year when I had difficulty in successfully growing potatoes. Warm sunny days with the odd cooler day and a few showers in between would be perfect growing conditions for us gardeners.

 

Edited March 18, 2022 by Weather Enthusiast91

[Snowy L]

Mostly sunny and 16C today, first time this year it's been comfy enough for short sleeves in the sun. Hopefully many more to come.

[ANYWEATHER]

Beautiful Spring Day here in Glourious Worcestershire

[NEVES SCREAMER]

Stonker of a day. Just walked up the road to the pub. First time I have felt properly warm since about September. Out of darkness cometh light.  Love it. Let's hope this isn't the summer!

[TheOgre]

Beautiful day today. Very mild and sunny and remaining that way all throughout next week. 

I wonder if there is a link between mild wet Februaries and warm dry springs. Februaries 2007, 2011, 2014, 2020 and 2022 were very mild/mild and/or very wet/wet and then the Springs of 2007, 2011 and 2020 were fantastic. 2014 was decent too although not dry and not as good as the others.

March 2022 is now shaping up to be mild and sunny around here. I hope 2022 follows this trend

Edited March 18, 2022 by TheOgre

[East Lancs Rain]

3 hours ago, Alderc said:

Stunning day today, lots of sun and up to 15C now. Plenty more of this to come as well. 

Yeah I love days like this that we get in spring, it’s just perfect for me, clear blue skies, warm sun but not too strong, just pleasantly warm without the heat and humidity that you get in the summer. It’s why I love spring so much.

2 hours ago, Summer Sun said:

Today feels like the first day that spring has officially sprung. It's glorious.

Yeah 16°C here and not a cloud to be seen, currently sat out in the garden in shorts and a t-shirt and it feels very pleasant, not been able to do that since September so it’s very nice to be able to do that again after months of cold and gloomy weather.

3 hours ago, *Stormforce~beka* said:

Frinking annoying isn't it! This is how it looks here right now ... Wonder what we need to do to actually see a full day of clear blue sky round here. But this is what it's been like in the South for the past year so should be used to it. Cloud cloud and more cloud

You don't have any cloud at all?

I quite like a bit of fair weather cumulus tbh.

[hillbilly]

3 hours ago, Weather Enthusiast91 said:

As is often the case, spring begins to take hold as we near the equinox.

Even though it is still possible until late April, my interest in anything wintry is beginning to wane now. I am hoping we'll have a more average spring this year, as opposed to last year when I had difficulty in successfully growing potatoes. Warm sunny days with the odd cooler day and a few showers in between would be perfect growing conditions for us gardeners.

 

 “n'er cast a clout till May is out” is what my Gran used to say and there have been plenty of cold springs to prove that.

[markyo]

Got home to a bedroom at 15c....oh well here it starts, windows open tonight, fans and on higher...6 months at least of this now sadly

[Weather-history]

21 hours ago, Alderc said:

Although the hour is recovered in a little over three weeks ooop north. 

And it is not pitch black anyway, nautical twilight is 5.40am when the clocks go forward for Birmingham. 

[Snowy L]

48 minutes ago, markyo said:

Got home to a bedroom at 15c....oh well here it starts, windows open tonight, fans and on higher...6 months at least of this now sadly

Are you OK?

Edited March 18, 2022 by Snowy L

[markyo]

18 minutes ago, Snowy L said:

Are you OK?

yes, why? 15c is really max for me for a comfortable bedroom

Edited March 18, 2022 by markyo