Winter 2023/24 Chat and Discussion

[Kiwi]

24 minutes ago, suxer said:

Jeez look at germany

And Austria!! ...frequently ski .....here, Fieberbrunn, valley station is quite low and usually looks green at this time of year.

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[bluearmy]

On a  completely unscientific basis, I recall the best winters for longevity through jan and feb tended to have an early December cold spell followed by a relaxation of the cold.  Maybe this one won’t be on that page because it’s still November

[Rob 79812010]

1 hour ago, Chesil View said:

Best way to look at this is as follows I think.  We have a bonus early cold spell in a winter that looks primed for blocking episodes the further we go into it.

Also ask your self which classic winter ever really started in the first week of December and lasted all the way through.

The winters of legend certainly didn't. 

Take this wintry bonus and wait a little longer  for winter proper to get under way.

Dec 10 the only one I remember and that had mild periods. The month was record breaking because the cold periods were ridiculously cold. Yep, 47 and 63 had pretty normal December's. I'm fact, has there ever bee 3 months of consecutive cold??

[Rob 79812010]

9 minutes ago, Rob 79812010 said:

Dec 10 the only one I remember and that had mild periods. The month was record breaking because the cold periods were ridiculously cold. Yep, 47 and 63 had pretty normal December's. I'm fact, has there ever bee 3 months of consecutive cold??

Any 10 day cold spell is impressive for out shores

[Josh Rubio]

There’s already been a big reduction in temperatures forecast by the BBC for this week over the past 24 hours, for my area. Just look at those temperatures! 
 

I think in-land locations, away from coastal areas, are going to be very cold this week. Particularly at night. 
 

[Met4Cast]

Already seeing this first feature a little more organised than modelled, probably a sign of things to come this week.

[Met4Cast]

In terms of the shorter term snow risks (today/tomorrow) I've drawn this graphic up. Could see 1-3CM across the hillier parts, wouldn't be surprised to see some temporary coverings to lower levels too overnight tonight, UKV for example drops the WBFL to the surface.

[Mair Snaw]

5 minutes ago, Met4Cast said:

Already seeing this first feature a little more organised than modelled, probably a sign of things to come this week.

Can confirm sleety/snaw currently from that image...

[stainesbloke]

A lot of snow has fallen overnight and today here in Czechia, unfortunately temperatures have hovered mainly just above freezing so despite accumulation, there’s also been a lot of melting. Now it’s falling below freezing so snow should start sticking more, but it’s very wet everywhere. Bit of a shame as could’ve been pretty memorable this early in the season

Edited November 28, 2023 by stainesbloke

[Nigerian Prince]

With cold weather here now, and getting well established over the British Isles in the next few days, lets look back in history. November 1983 was a very frosty month with the temperature here in London  max 3 to 5 during the day and -5- or -6 during the night on many occasions, it was a very anticyclonic dominated month. There was a place in the central of England where the temperature fell overnight to -13. We don``t see that temperature in the whole of winter in most years, at that time I remember BBC weatherman Stan Francais stating,  that was the lowest level the temperature can fall at this time of the year without any snow cover. November was much colder 40 years ago.

Location Battersea, London.

 

[Sceptical]

Mets thoughts on Thursday.

 

[Frigid]

No Dec 2010, but also no 2015. Coldest first week of December since 2010 on the cards, what an excellent start to the winter.. even if there's no snow.

[I remember Atlantic 252]

3 minutes ago, Frigid said:

No Dec 2010, but also no 2015. Coldest first week of December since 2010 on the cards, what an excellent start to the winter.. even if there's no snow.

find it very underwhelming, many will not see a flake of snow before the Atlantic and milder air arrives on 6th with a snowless whimper

[raz.org.rain]

2 hours ago, Sceptical said:

Mets thoughts on Thursday.

 

Right in the centre of the barren zone I hope that translates to "clear skies"

[I remember Atlantic 252]

2 hours ago, Sceptical said:

Mets thoughts on Thursday.

 

Underwhelming

[Jan]

2 hours ago, Sceptical said:

Mets thoughts on Thursday.

 

Meh

[Metwatch]

Far north east of Scotland earlier

[Mapantz]

Nothing special about temperatures or weather here for the next 5 or 6 days. Rain, cloud and maybe a couple of frosts - average.

[stewfox]

No snow for me on Thursday.

So making do with 2nd best

 

[stainesbloke]

9 minutes ago, stewfox said:

No snow for me on Thursday.

So making do with 2nd best

 

I have the one with 3 snowmen ️ Love it 

[cheeky_monkey]

if its any consolation i dont have any snow either 

[Summer Sun]

Darren Bett showing a return to something milder and wetter through next week

[I remember Atlantic 252]

EC shows that

[Bristawl Si]

Best start to Winter since Nov/Dec 2010

Every coming Winter the resident NW Mod thread 'cheerleaders' whip up their 'followers' into a frenzy about computer model output and the chance of some sleet showers

See above - cue the "Darren Bett's a mildy" comments.

Edited November 28, 2023 by Bristle Si

[Derecho]

6 minutes ago, Bristle Si said:

Best start to Winter since Nov/Dec 2010

Every coming Winter the resident NW Mod thread 'cheerleaders' whip up their 'followers' into a frenzy about computer model output and the chance of some sleet showers

See above - cue the "Darren Bett's a mildy" comments.

Yup, the odd snow shower a bit frosty then what looks like a marginal mess over the weekend thanks to less cold uppers over the UK as pressure begins to build to our south.

A few days ago it did look interesting but now it is like a much hyped game of football that finishes as a boring 0-0

 

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