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This forecast represents the *PERSONAL OPINION* of the Chief forecaster at the
privately run Haytor meteorological office in Devon on how the weather may
unfold next week. The Chief forecaster will take no responsibility whatsoever
for any actions arising from its use. It is provided freely in the spirit of
freedom and the great love for meteorology that we personally enjoy and wish to
share freely with others.

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Summary valid for Sunday 22/10/06 to Saturday 28/10/06
TOI (time of issue) Friday 20/10/06 1800 UK local time

This summary is based on a quick appraisal of the GFS, JMA, ECMWF, UKMO, FAX,
and ENS (NCEP ensemble) labelled charts available from the superb
http://www.wetterzentrale.de/topkarten

Well as hinted in last week's forecast when confidence on timing was low the
colder air is taking its time pushing south. However, I am still confident in
the sequence of colder air pushing south across Britain during next week, less
confident on when.

At least from Sunday to Tuesday it looks like we will have a continuation of
present conditions. that is, spells of rain, sometimes heavy, interspersed with
drier interludes. Winds generally light to moderate and variable in direction
with continued risk of fog at night. Temperatures generally above average with
pockets of ground frost at night. However, on Tuesday it should turn colder in
northern Scotland with temperatures falling during the day up there.

On Wednesday and Thursday there is a risk of strong to gale force easterly winds
in the south with heavy rain otherwise slowly turning colder from the north as a
moderate north or northwesterly breeze sets in. As the colder air spreads south
it should turn brighter with sunny spells and showers, showers mainly on
windward coasts and hills and turning wintry over the Highlands.

On Friday and Saturday pressure is expected to build and the weather should
quieten down and turn mainly dry with winds turning light. Spells of sunshine by
day but with fog and frost becoming more widespread overnight, lingering into
the day in places. Temperatures becoming below normal ranging from 7C in
Scotland and the foggy areas to 11C in the southwest. Lower confidence in
southwest winds returning to Scotland later introducing milder air again and
spells of rain.

Will Hand

Chief Forecaster HMO/USW

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"Will Hand" wrote in message
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This forecast represents the *PERSONAL OPINION* of the Chief forecaster at the
privately run Haytor meteorological office in Devon on how the weather may
unfold next week. The Chief forecaster will take no responsibility whatsoever
for any actions arising from its use. It is provided freely in the spirit of
freedom and the great love for meteorology that we personally enjoy and wish
to
share freely with others.


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Summary valid for Sunday 22/10/06 to Saturday 28/10/06
TOI (time of issue) Friday 20/10/06 1800 UK local time

This summary is based on a quick appraisal of the GFS, JMA, ECMWF, UKMO, FAX,
and ENS (NCEP ensemble) labelled charts available from the superb
http://www.wetterzentrale.de/topkarten

Well as hinted in last week's forecast when confidence on timing was low the
colder air is taking its time pushing south. However, I am still confident in
the sequence of colder air pushing south across Britain during next week, less
confident on when.

At least from Sunday to Tuesday it looks like we will have a continuation of
present conditions. that is, spells of rain, sometimes heavy, interspersed
with
drier interludes.

Winds generally light to moderate and variable in direction with continued risk
of fog at night, but also short periods of strong to gale force winds as a
frontal depression moves north up the western side Britain.

. Temperatures generally above average with
pockets of ground frost at night. However, on Tuesday it should turn colder in
northern Scotland with temperatures falling during the day up there.

On Wednesday and Thursday there is a risk of strong to gale force easterly
winds
in the south with heavy rain otherwise slowly turning colder from the north as
a
moderate north or northwesterly breeze sets in. As the colder air spreads
south
it should turn brighter with sunny spells and showers, showers mainly on
windward coasts and hills and turning wintry over the Highlands.

On Friday and Saturday pressure is expected to build and the weather should
quieten down and turn mainly dry with winds turning light. Spells of sunshine
by
day but with fog and frost becoming more widespread overnight, lingering into
the day in places. Temperatures becoming below normal ranging from 7C in
Scotland and the foggy areas to 11C in the southwest. Lower confidence in
southwest winds returning to Scotland later introducing milder air again and
spells of rain.

Will Hand

Chief Forecaster HMO/USW

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A COL BH site in East Dartmoor at Haytor, Devon 310m asl (1017 feet).


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DISCLAIMER - All views and opinions expressed by myself are personal
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Will Hand wrote:
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===

This forecast represents the *PERSONAL OPINION* of the Chief
forecaster at the privately run Haytor meteorological office in Devon
on how the weather may unfold next week. The Chief forecaster will
take no responsibility whatsoever for any actions arising from its
use. It is provided freely in the spirit of freedom and the great
love for meteorology that we personally enjoy and wish to share
freely with others.

================================================== ==============================
===

Summary valid for Sunday 22/10/06 to Saturday 28/10/06
TOI (time of issue) Friday 20/10/06 1800 UK local time

This summary is based on a quick appraisal of the GFS, JMA, ECMWF,
UKMO, FAX, and ENS (NCEP ensemble) labelled charts available from the
superb http://www.wetterzentrale.de/topkarten

Well as hinted in last week's forecast when confidence on timing was
low the colder air is taking its time pushing south. However, I am
still confident in the sequence of colder air pushing south across
Britain during next week, less confident on when.
snip

Just had my tipper load of finest Exmoor beech - so bring on the cold
nights!

" cupra" wrote in message
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Will Hand wrote:

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===

This forecast represents the *PERSONAL OPINION* of the Chief
forecaster at the privately run Haytor meteorological office in Devon
on how the weather may unfold next week. The Chief forecaster will
take no responsibility whatsoever for any actions arising from its
use. It is provided freely in the spirit of freedom and the great
love for meteorology that we personally enjoy and wish to share
freely with others.


================================================== ==============================
===

Summary valid for Sunday 22/10/06 to Saturday 28/10/06
TOI (time of issue) Friday 20/10/06 1800 UK local time

This summary is based on a quick appraisal of the GFS, JMA, ECMWF,
UKMO, FAX, and ENS (NCEP ensemble) labelled charts available from the
superb http://www.wetterzentrale.de/topkarten

Well as hinted in last week's forecast when confidence on timing was
low the colder air is taking its time pushing south. However, I am
still confident in the sequence of colder air pushing south across
Britain during next week, less confident on when.
snip

Just had my tipper load of finest Exmoor beech - so bring on the cold
nights!



Agreed!
Can't wait to start burning my logs either.
Heating still not on as the house is maintaining a comfortable 15-16C without it
in the mild conditions.

Will.
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Will Hand wrote:
" cupra" wrote in message
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Will Hand wrote:

================================================== ==============================
===

This forecast represents the *PERSONAL OPINION* of the Chief
forecaster at the privately run Haytor meteorological office in
Devon on how the weather may unfold next week. The Chief forecaster
will take no responsibility whatsoever for any actions arising from
its use. It is provided freely in the spirit of freedom and the
great love for meteorology that we personally enjoy and wish to
share freely with others.


================================================== ==============================
===

Summary valid for Sunday 22/10/06 to Saturday 28/10/06
TOI (time of issue) Friday 20/10/06 1800 UK local time

This summary is based on a quick appraisal of the GFS, JMA, ECMWF,
UKMO, FAX, and ENS (NCEP ensemble) labelled charts available from
the superb http://www.wetterzentrale.de/topkarten

Well as hinted in last week's forecast when confidence on timing was
low the colder air is taking its time pushing south. However, I am
still confident in the sequence of colder air pushing south across
Britain during next week, less confident on when.
snip

Just had my tipper load of finest Exmoor beech - so bring on the cold
nights!



Agreed!
Can't wait to start burning my logs either.
Heating still not on as the house is maintaining a comfortable 15-16C
without it in the mild conditions.

Will.

About the same as here - just put in 270mm of insulation in the new
extension roofspace so it'll be nice and cosy all winter!

Agreed!
Can't wait to start burning my logs either.
Heating still not on as the house is maintaining a comfortable 15-16C
without it
in the mild conditions.

Will.
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I would need to install an air conditioning unit to keep temperatures inside
as low as that at present. It's 14C outside at present and the maximum for
the last few days has been around 17 to 18C so inside it is getting up to
20C easily. It must be quite cool in Haytor.

Alan

"Will Hand" wrote in message
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Agreed!
Can't wait to start burning my logs either.
Heating still not on as the house is maintaining a comfortable 15-16C
without it
in the mild conditions.

15-16C would be too cold for me however my heating has hardly been this
autumn so far. I'm still in shorts for heaven's sake, well if you count
those
three-quarter length pants as shorts
--
Col

Bolton, Lancashire
160m asl

About the same as here - just put in 270mm of insulation in the new
extension roofspace so it'll be nice and cosy all winter!

I've just finished fitting the recommended 270 mm thickness of insulation in
my loft, plus I have 170 mm of insulation under the floors (a summer long
arduous job), and had cavity-wall insulation done last month, plus with the
permissive-E double glazing throughout I am now astonished at how warm the
house is. The thermostat is set to switch on the heating if the temperature
in the hall (coldest part of the house) goes below 22C, so far this autumn
the lowest temperature in the house has been 23C so the heating has yet to
come on.

In the evening the lounge easily heats up 26C due to the warmth given off by
the TV and ourselves. If it has been a sunny day then we have to open quite
a few windows because it does get too hot, even at this time of year. I have
to sleep with the window open in the bedroom because it gets too hot in the
room as the night progresses.
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Nick G
Otter Valley, Devon
80 m amsl
http://www.ottervalley.co.uk

"Col" wrote in message
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"Will Hand" wrote in message
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Agreed!
Can't wait to start burning my logs either.
Heating still not on as the house is maintaining a comfortable 15-16C
without it
in the mild conditions.

15-16C would be too cold for me however my heating has hardly been this
autumn so far. I'm still in shorts for heaven's sake, well if you count
those
three-quarter length pants as shorts
--
Col

Bolton, Lancashire
160m asl


"I'm still in shorts for heaven's sake" Oh did you have to pose that image?

Nick G wrote:
About the same as here - just put in 270mm of insulation in the new
extension roofspace so it'll be nice and cosy all winter!

I've just finished fitting the recommended 270 mm thickness of
insulation in my loft, plus I have 170 mm of insulation under the
floors (a summer long arduous job), and had cavity-wall insulation
done last month, plus with the permissive-E double glazing throughout
I am now astonished at how warm the house is. The thermostat is set
to switch on the heating if the temperature in the hall (coldest part
of the house) goes below 22C, so far this autumn the lowest
temperature in the house has been 23C so the heating has yet to come
on.

I agree - the extension holds the heat very well now as it catches the sun
all day.... the rest of the house is stone so not quite up to regs!


In the evening the lounge easily heats up 26C due to the warmth given
off by the TV and ourselves. If it has been a sunny day then we have
to open quite a few windows because it does get too hot, even at this
time of year. I have to sleep with the window open in the bedroom
because it gets too hot in the room as the night progresses.

Yep - the bedroom windows stays open here until it drops below about 5C
outside!