North West Regional Discussion March 2022 onwards

[Chris.R]

3 hours ago, Weather-history said:

Been a very bad year for thunder, basically the week of the Queen's death and that has been it for this year here. Doesn't look as though we are going to see anything thundery here from this latest batch 

8 thunder days here this year, that's above average for me.

[Rush2019]

46 minutes ago, Chris.R said:

Lots of CAPE on WRF for this afternoon. After downgrading yesterday it's upgrade it again. Cold front seems to have moved through quicker than expected.

Man Airport METAR  mentioning CBs until about 4pm.  Worth a watch.

[cheshire snow]

Something a bit colder second half of November,even the S word mentioned,no not that one

[The Northern Ramper]

Would love to see snow falling this winter and laying for days.

[iand61]

7 minutes ago, Ramp said:

Would love to see snow falling this winter and laying for days.

Another 20-21 winter would do fine, without the lockdown restrictions of course

[Weather-history]

3 hours ago, Chris.R said:

8 thunder days here this year, that's above average for me.

Wow, that is a pretty low bar if it is above average. Maybe location nearer the Irish Sea during spring/summer might be the reason. Take Manchester Airport thunder day average for the 1990s. It is about 17 days. 

Edited October 23, 2022 by Weather-history

[Chris.R]

1 minute ago, Weather-history said:

Wow, that is a pretty low bar if it is above average. Maybe location nearer the Irish Sea during spring/summer might be the reason. Take Manchester Airport thunder day average for the 1990s. It is about 17 days. 

Remember I lived in Crosby until 2 years ago so my average is mostly based on that. 5-6 days/year there. maximum I ever had was 13 in 2014.

Since moving here I had 9 in 2021 and 8 this year. Also around half of those tend to be in winter from ocean effect.

I am moving soon further inland not far west from your longitude so expect to see an uptake in thunder days.

[severe snowstorm]

1 hour ago, cheshire snow said:

Something a bit colder second half of November,even the S word mentioned,no not that one

Excellent, let's hope this sets the theme for the coming winter.

[WillinGlossop]

Thought rain would hang around a bit more but warm sunshine this afternoon relative for October… nice evening sunshine now… 

just doing roast beef and Yorkshires for tea… also roasting pigeon/duck legs from freezer (chest freezer now empty before going away ) to make pastillas Tuesday… 

good result yesterday Had Worse… if that’s how we win when playing badly ref was having a mare and Brighton played well… ️️️ points hopefully mean prizes

[dodge]

Wow it's all kicking off in the South East right now...listening to commentary of Tot V New match and thunderstorms a plenty esp around the capital.  Seems to be if you want a decent lightning show that's the direction to head....if you want snow you need to head to Greenland.  Ain't notin' happ'n ere!

[Frost HoIIow]

Get the BBQ out 

[Rush2019]

Pretty sky at the moment to my NW

 

[Had Worse]

2 hours ago, WillinGlossop said:

Thought rain would hang around a bit more but warm sunshine this afternoon relative for October… nice evening sunshine now… 

just doing roast beef and Yorkshires for tea… also roasting pigeon/duck legs from freezer (chest freezer now empty before going away ) to make pastillas Tuesday… 

good result yesterday Had Worse… if that’s how we win when playing badly ref was having a mare and Brighton played well… ️️️ points hopefully mean prizes

And with Arsenal drawing and the Magpies picking the Cockerell carcass,  the Livebird let down might be a distant memory. 

As you might have noticed,  I've been on in fits and starts due to mother in law being ill with stage 7 dementia and a water infection.  She's improving to a point after antibiotics bit has huge need.

Father in laws brother passed today so a challenging and upsetting week.

Hope your French getaway is without incident. 

[Rush2019]

Fireworks going off round my vicinity, where's the pouring rain when you need it?

[damianslaw]

4 hours ago, severe snowstorm said:

Excellent, let's hope this sets the theme for the coming winter.

Very rare for Met Office to mention snow, normally say a wintry mix especially so early in the season, also coldest in north and west.. must be seeing a signal for an arctic NNW flow.. would be a big shock after what will be a very mild second half to October lingering into November. We shall see if it sticks with it, the colder forecast keeps being pushed back, but the met has been steadfast in mentioning it for Nov last couple of weeks.

Edited October 23, 2022 by damianslaw

[Frost HoIIow]

26 minutes ago, Rush2112 said:

Fireworks going off round my vicinity, where's the pouring rain when you need it?

Yes although we are a bit of a way from other houses our dog can hear fireworks in the distance. They have better ears than us and she hates it. Hides under the kitchen table bless her  despite the economy people seem to have plenty of money for fireworks

Edited October 23, 2022 by Frost HoIIow

[Rush2019]

6 minutes ago, Frost HoIIow said:

Yes although we are a bit of a way from other houses our dog can hear fireworks in the distance. They have better ears than us and she hates it. Hides under the kitchen table bless her  despite the economy people seem to have plenty of money for fireworks

Literally got money to burn.

[Joe Snow]

2 hours ago, Frost HoIIow said:

Get the BBQ out 

There was a very warm spell around Halloween a few years back might have been 2017 or 16? Shame we didn’t see the amazing thunderstorms ⛈ further SE saw this afternoon but some warm autumn sunshine to end the day made up for the soaker of a start this morning. I’m hoping for a seasonal November - chilly days, fog, frost, the smell of bonfire smoke in the air rather than a mild wind & rain fest but we shall see ️  

[damianslaw]

30 minutes ago, Joe Snow said:

There was a very warm spell around Halloween a few years back might have been 2017 or 16? Shame we didn’t see the amazing thunderstorms ⛈ further SE saw this afternoon but some warm autumn sunshine to end the day made up for the soaker of a start this morning. I’m hoping for a seasonal November - chilly days, fog, frost, the smell of bonfire smoke in the air rather than a mild wind & rain fest but we shall see ️  

Wouldn't quite describe the late October sunshine as 'warm', has same strength as the mid Feb sun.

[Joe Snow]

Just now, damianslaw said:

Wouldn't quite describe the late October sunshine as 'warm', has same strength as the mid Feb sun.

Very mild but it felt warm walking the dog wearing a winter coat!  

[damianslaw]

2 minutes ago, Joe Snow said:

Very mild but it felt warm walking the dog wearing a winter coat!  

Its interesting how our turns of phrase change, when its mild from now on until about April we say warm, yet same temps in the warmer half of the year would be described as cold...

[Had Worse]

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Edited October 24, 2022 by Had Worse

[Had Worse]

Well what can I say - a murky misty damp mild morning. Stayed in bed a little longer as no lunches to make, kids on half term. 

[damianslaw]

Not feeling this October at all, where are the crisp days with cool mornings.. early in the month it looked like we might see a more seasonal October after the cold latter part to Sept. Alas second half of the month is turning into one long very mild rather wet/ dank gloom fest in the main... still the autumn colours are now in full splendour. I do hope we see a change in November. 

[WillinGlossop]

14 hours ago, Had Worse said:

And with Arsenal drawing and the Magpies picking the Cockerell carcass,  the Livebird let down might be a distant memory. 

As you might have noticed,  I've been on in fits and starts due to mother in law being ill with stage 7 dementia and a water infection.  She's improving to a point after antibiotics bit has huge need.

Father in laws brother passed today so a challenging and upsetting week.

Hope your French getaway is without incident. 

Sorry to hear of your loss… such a stressful time for you and family… hope things improve soon..  my friends dads funeral is Tuesday next week… think he will have a good send off bless him. 
 Only three weeks and we’ll be in France still unbelievably warm down south of France…