Locals around around the Kyle are in a state of frenzied anticipation as
the current 'arctic blast' looks like equalling (or perhaps even
surpassing) the warmest ever recorded cold spell (1999). Temperatures
last night plunged to a bone numbing -0.7C. with a measured snow depth
at 0900z of a smothering 350 microns. Observations show that
considerable drifting is taking place with the upper layer (of 2 -
mustn't use the word TWO as I believe it has other connotations) of
snowflakes moving up to 4mm. in the stronger gusts. Curtains are drawn
around the village as the highest gusts today could reach a staggering
5mph., this far exceeding yesterday's maximum gust of 3mph.

Although we have been advised not to travel, I am about to make the
hazardous journey on to the lawn (to fill up the bird feeders) and can
assure the group that I shall take the sensible precaution of putting on
suitable protective clothing for the 5 metre trip (a shirt and carpet
slippers).

With the speed that this arctic blast is moving toward the SE of
England, our antipodal contributors could expect the cold weather to
arrive as early as the first week of April.

Phil.
From the Kyle of Sutherland - 175 feet AMSL [NH 616916]
(40 miles north of Inverness)

On Tue, 27 Jan 2004 11:19:59 GMT, philgurr wrote in

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With the speed that this arctic blast is moving toward the SE of
England, our antipodal contributors could expect the cold weather to
arrive as early as the first week of April.

Much smiling that that, Phil:-) Mind you I have a feeling you'll be
reporting a near gale northerly this time tomorrow.

Currently +1.5 C here with a cover of snow pellets from a recent showers,
now moving into the North Channel.


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Mike 55.13°N 6.69°W Coleraine posted to uk.sci.weather 27/01/2004 11:28:56 UTC

Nothing in the way of snow here at all yet Mike. Sky looks promising and
the ground is bone dry so any falling should stay around.

D.

"Mike Tullett" wrote in message
...
On Tue, 27 Jan 2004 11:19:59 GMT, philgurr wrote in

snip
With the speed that this arctic blast is moving toward the SE of
England, our antipodal contributors could expect the cold weather to
arrive as early as the first week of April.

Much smiling that that, Phil:-) Mind you I have a feeling you'll be
reporting a near gale northerly this time tomorrow.

Currently +1.5 C here with a cover of snow pellets from a recent showers,
now moving into the North Channel.


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Mike 55.13°N 6.69°W Coleraine posted to uk.sci.weather 27/01/2004
11:28:56 UTC

On Tue, 27 Jan 2004 11:40:28 +0000 (UTC), dMac wrote in


Nothing in the way of snow here at all yet Mike. Sky looks promising and
the ground is bone dry so any falling should stay around.

I think you will see some down there around teatime, as the ppt over NW
Scotland moves south.

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Mike 55.13°N 6.69°W Coleraine posted to uk.sci.weather 27/01/2004 11:47:51 UTC

Chuckle...but, with the benifit of just a tad of hindsight?

Peter (in sunny, still, almost spring like Devon)

"philgurr" wrote in message
...
Locals around around the Kyle are in a state of frenzied anticipation as
the current 'arctic blast' looks like equalling (or perhaps even
surpassing) the warmest ever recorded cold spell (1999). Temperatures
last night plunged to a bone numbing -0.7C. with a measured snow depth
at 0900z of a smothering 350 microns. Observations show that
considerable drifting is taking place with the upper layer (of 2 -
mustn't use the word TWO as I believe it has other connotations) of
snowflakes moving up to 4mm. in the stronger gusts. Curtains are drawn
around the village as the highest gusts today could reach a staggering
5mph., this far exceeding yesterday's maximum gust of 3mph.

Although we have been advised not to travel, I am about to make the
hazardous journey on to the lawn (to fill up the bird feeders) and can
assure the group that I shall take the sensible precaution of putting on
suitable protective clothing for the 5 metre trip (a shirt and carpet
slippers).

With the speed that this arctic blast is moving toward the SE of
England, our antipodal contributors could expect the cold weather to
arrive as early as the first week of April.

Phil.
From the Kyle of Sutherland - 175 feet AMSL [NH 616916]
(40 miles north of Inverness)

Currently up to 7.5 degrees in Penzance, with sunshine and light winds a
lovely day for a walk on the beach.

Graham
Penzance

"philgurr" wrote in message
...
Locals around around the Kyle are in a state of frenzied anticipation as
the current 'arctic blast' looks like equalling (or perhaps even
surpassing) the warmest ever recorded cold spell (1999). Temperatures
last night plunged to a bone numbing -0.7C. with a measured snow depth
at 0900z of a smothering 350 microns. Observations show that
considerable drifting is taking place with the upper layer (of 2 -
mustn't use the word TWO as I believe it has other connotations) of
snowflakes moving up to 4mm. in the stronger gusts. Curtains are drawn
around the village as the highest gusts today could reach a staggering
5mph., this far exceeding yesterday's maximum gust of 3mph.

Although we have been advised not to travel, I am about to make the
hazardous journey on to the lawn (to fill up the bird feeders) and can
assure the group that I shall take the sensible precaution of putting on
suitable protective clothing for the 5 metre trip (a shirt and carpet
slippers).

With the speed that this arctic blast is moving toward the SE of
England, our antipodal contributors could expect the cold weather to
arrive as early as the first week of April.

Phil.
From the Kyle of Sutherland - 175 feet AMSL [NH 616916]
(40 miles north of Inverness)

The message
from Mike Tullett contains these words:

On Tue, 27 Jan 2004 11:40:28 +0000 (UTC), dMac wrote in


Nothing in the way of snow here at all yet Mike. Sky looks promising and
the ground is bone dry so any falling should stay around.

I think you will see some down there around teatime, as the ppt over NW
Scotland moves south.

Don't hold your breath! It's rain and sleet at all but the highest
levels (above 500m.) This morning's magnificient snowfall has now
forsaken us with the current temp. at +2.6C. I am looking out on a calm,
green and pleasant land and thinking about a spot of gardening.

Phil.
From the Kyle of Sutherland - 175 feet AMSL [NH 616916]
(40 miles north of Inverness)

The message
from philgurr contains these words:

The message
from Mike Tullett contains these words:

On Tue, 27 Jan 2004 11:40:28 +0000 (UTC), dMac wrote in


Nothing in the way of snow here at all yet Mike. Sky looks
promising and
the ground is bone dry so any falling should stay around.

I think you will see some down there around teatime, as the ppt over NW
Scotland moves south.

Don't hold your breath! It's rain and sleet at all but the highest
levels (above 500m.) This morning's magnificient snowfall has now
forsaken us with the current temp. at +2.6C. I am looking out on a calm,
green and pleasant land and thinking about a spot of gardening.

Phil.
From the Kyle of Sutherland - 175 feet AMSL [NH 616916]
(40 miles north of Inverness)

Its on its way - see Fair Isle posts.

Dave

On Tue, 27 Jan 2004 15:17:43 GMT, Dave Wheeler
wrote:

The message
from philgurr contains these words:

Don't hold your breath! It's rain and sleet at all but the highest
levels (above 500m.) This morning's magnificient snowfall has now
forsaken us with the current temp. at +2.6C. I am looking out on a calm,
green and pleasant land and thinking about a spot of gardening.

Phil.
From the Kyle of Sutherland - 175 feet AMSL [NH 616916]
(40 miles north of Inverness)

Its on its way - see Fair Isle posts.

Dave, glad you've got something! But I think the real point is that by
now, we in the far South should be having the discussion you are
having with Phil.

What we look like ending up with down here on low ground is an
everyday two day Northerly cold snap with sleet near the Coasts
perhaps turning to snow for an hour on the cold front's back edge
tonight giving 1 cm of wet stuff and gone within a day. Well inland,
perhaps some lying snow and problems but nothing significant where I
am.

As I said last week, the models almost always (perhaps *always*
overcook the coldness of Northerlies in the far South (at more than 2
or 3 days range). This really does need looking at by the model
software guys.

Currently 5 deg C; sunny periods, light breeze, minimum 2.5 degrees C
last night and no ground frost. Not a bad day at all.

--
Dave
Fareham Hampshire.

On Tue, 27 Jan 2004 12:28:05 -0000, Graham Easterling wrote:

Currently up to 7.5 degrees in Penzance, with sunshine and light
winds a lovely day for a walk on the beach.

Max of 1.4C today, light winds, clear blue sky, brilliant sunshine,
good visibilty, a lovely day for a walk on the lightly snow covered
fells. B-)

Currently (1800): -1.7C F3 WNW some fine light snow fallen in the last
hour.

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Cheers
Dave. pam is missing e-mail