On Dec 10, 9:11*pm, Scott W wrote:
I never thought I'd say this but I think I prefer the current synoptic
set-up to blocked. A stunning walk today in bright sunshine, 4.5C and
hoar frost still clinging to the grass. A stunningly bright day
yesterday and a cold, wild and windy on Thursday really lifted the
spirits. I've lost count of the amount of times people have said to me
every weekend - "better make the most of this weather before winter
sets in". I wonder if I'll still be hearing it in March?

Depends on what sort of blocked and how it pans out. It's better than
anticyclonic gloom with around average temps, but not as good as any
form of blocked which might seriously produce snow.
Also down here (Southampton) the bright, crisp days have dominated
over the dull, frontal ones so far - though if we get too many
Atlantic weather systems this week and not enough clear polar air I'll
probably be wishing for a change of type.

Nick