Latest pictures at around 12:15 today (Saturday):

http://users.aber.ac.uk/ais/weather/pics/dscf0984.jpg
http://users.aber.ac.uk/ais/weather/pics/dscf0986.jpg

That's my wife on the sledge. The second picture shows my ski trails
in the background. Oh for a ski lift!

It's an absolutely gorgeoues day here; no wind, bright sinshine and 5.7C
(now, at 12:45). The slope is north facing, so will probably hold the snow
until this cold spell breaks down. There's a good complete cover everywhere
up here though at the moment.

Adrian (12 miles ESE Aberystwyth, 260m/860ft asl)
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Adrian Shaw ais@
Adran Cyfrifiadureg, Prifysgol Cymru, aber.
Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, Cymru ac.
http://users.aber.ac.uk/ais uk

In message , Adrian D. Shaw
writes
Latest pictures at around 12:15 today (Saturday):

http://users.aber.ac.uk/ais/weather/pics/dscf0984.jpg
http://users.aber.ac.uk/ais/weather/pics/dscf0986.jpg

That's my wife on the sledge. The second picture shows my ski trails
in the background. Oh for a ski lift!

It's an absolutely gorgeoues day here; no wind, bright sinshine and 5.7C
(now, at 12:45). The slope is north facing, so will probably hold the snow
until this cold spell breaks down. There's a good complete cover everywhere
up here though at the moment.

Adrian (12 miles ESE Aberystwyth, 260m/860ft asl)

I think you need to start issuing sledding forecasts Adrian ;-))

Thanks for the pics
James
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James Brown

Felly sgrifennodd James Brown :
I think you need to start issuing sledding forecasts Adrian ;-))

Well I'm no expert on forecasting, but given the current situation I
think there will be good skedding to be had around the Elan valley
and Pumlumon areas (which are slightly more accessible to most people
than where we live) for a couple of days. Obviously north facing slopes
will fare better if the sun persists through the day.

There is the chance of a further top-up of snow tonight and the odd shower
through the day tomorrow, which should keep all slopes (at least above
250m but probably somewhat below too) in good shape. There will be good
sledding around here until the expected breakdown Tuesday/Wednesday, I
would think.

Bring your sun cream too if you're intending to be out in these conditions
for any length of time! The sun is getting quite strong as we near the
equinox.

Adrian (off for another slide)
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Adrian Shaw ais@
Adran Cyfrifiadureg, Prifysgol Cymru, aber.
Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, Cymru ac.
http://users.aber.ac.uk/ais uk

I'm now getting a little concerned about our ski resort. The temperature now,
at 23:00, is +1.3C. I didn't think that was going to happen! Did I miss
something on one of the forecasts?

Adrian

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Adrian Shaw ais@
Adran Cyfrifiadureg, Prifysgol Cymru, aber.
Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, Cymru ac.
http://users.aber.ac.uk/ais uk

On 4 Mar 2006 23:00:33 -0000, (Adrian D. Shaw) wrote:

I'm now getting a little concerned about our ski resort. The temperature now,
at 23:00, is +1.3C. I didn't think that was going to happen! Did I miss
something on one of the forecasts?

It's all that soup.

--
Alan White
Twenty-eight miles NW of Glasgow, overlooking Lochs Long and Goil in Argyll, Scotland.
Web cam and weather:- http://www.windycroft.gt-britain.co....her/kabcam.htm
Some walks and treks:- http://www.windycroft.gt-britain.co.uk/walks/

The ski resort is now closed. The last decent sledge run was yesterday
(Monday) evening. Overnight rain has left the snow too patchy for any
winter sports. You might just manage to build a snowman if you're quick
though.

Current weather: rain, 4.0C, last night's minimum 2.6C. Our first night
without an air frost since 26th February.

Adrian (12 miles ESE Aberystwyth, 260m/860ft asl)
--
Adrian Shaw ais@
Adran Cyfrifiadureg, Prifysgol Cymru, aber.
Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, Cymru ac.
http://users.aber.ac.uk/ais uk

Adrian D. Shaw wrote:
The ski resort is now closed. The last decent sledge run was yesterday
(Monday) evening. Overnight rain has left the snow too patchy for any
winter sports. You might just manage to build a snowman if you're quick
though.

Current weather: rain, 4.0C, last night's minimum 2.6C. Our first night
without an air frost since 26th February.

Oh well, back to white water rafting. :-)

--
Howard Neil