The GFS is repeated showing Atlantic SWly's bathing and melting any snow
that might be still on the ground over the Christmas.

Joe B is now saying as much, so any extended cold spell through to the New
Year is now looking fragile

"SATURDAY EARLY



EUROPE TO WARM AROUND CHRISTMAS AND THROUGH THE NEW YEAR.

A break is coming a break is coming and not just some 3 day let up in the
northwest. In the wake of what will be a severely cold period for much
Europe through the 20th ( again the cold is coming back into the northwest
in a few days, I see a chance for warmth in larger scale, one that could
leave us with a break before there is any reloading, once we get to and
beyond Christmas. As is my habit, I just want to give you a heads up on what
is coming after a period of cold that will be something to be hold... and if
you be holding something, make sure you have your gloves on or your hands
may freeze on contact

thanks for reading ciao for now "


UKMO however are still saying

"UK Outlook for Saturday 25 Dec 2010 to Saturday 8 Jan 2011:
During the last week of December and the first week of January, easterly to
northerly winds are likely to persist over the UK. Therefore, temperatures
look set to remain well below average for much of the UK, with a risk of
widespread frost and ice. However, some southern and western parts may turn
less cold at times. Further snowfall is a distinct possibility in places.
Precipitation amounts are expected to be generally around average for many
or just above average along parts of the East Coast. Western regions of the
UK are most likely to see more in the way of drier weather. Hours of
sunshine should be around or slightly above average, particularly in western
parts of England and Wales.

Updated: 1142 on Fri 10 Dec 2010"



I'm getting to the stage where I just can't be bothered spending so much
time creating fictitious images in my head purely based on model watching
and silly forecasts but hardly ever panning out in reality.