My friend in Texas just sent me this today:
"Was looking at Asian data today and noticed that Ulaangon, Mongolia
reached perhaps the 3rd highest pressure ever recorded with 1082.6 mb
today!"

On Jan 19, 8:20*am, "Dave Cornwell"
wrote:
Looking at all of the main models and ensembles I don't see the Siberian
High, as such, having much direct effect on our weather in the next 5-10
days. In other words - no bitter easterlies yet, which have frequently been
mooted this winter. There does however seem to be a trend to colder weather
and and HP systems about but centred nearer to the UK at this stage. I just
hope we don't get more gloom.
Dave, S.Essex