EC, both in terms of its operational and ensemble output, is supporting a
build of upper contours and surface pressure in the vicinity of the UK early
next week. Perhaps not too dissimilar to what happened in 2006 e.g.
http://www.wetterzentrale.de/archive...ka20061223.gif

Good luck, Phil.
(http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/6198917.stm)

Jon.

"Jon O'Rourke" wrote...
EC, both in terms of its operational and ensemble output, is
supporting a
build of upper contours and surface pressure in the vicinity of the
UK early
next week. Perhaps not too dissimilar to what happened in 2006 e.g.
http://www.wetterzentrale.de/archive...ka20061223.gif

Good luck, Phil.
(http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/6198917.stm)


.... good spot Jon! I notice that the GFS Op has also (with run-to-run
variation) been indicating a build of contour/mslp values towards the
middle of next week, so with the EC also showing that trend, it's got
to be taken seriously.

Martin.


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Martin Rowley
West Moors, East Dorset (UK): 17m (56ft) amsl
Lat: 50.82N Long: 01.88W
NGR: SU 082 023

"Jon O'Rourke" wrote in message
...
EC, both in terms of its operational and ensemble output, is supporting a
build of upper contours and surface pressure in the vicinity of the UK
early
next week. Perhaps not too dissimilar to what happened in 2006 e.g.
http://www.wetterzentrale.de/archive...ka20061223.gif

Good luck, Phil.
(http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/6198917.stm)


I used to think Fog was a thing of the past until Dec 2006 ! 4 consecustive
days of Fog. It was the longest period that I could remember. Still, the
amazing thing was, that with modern technology (Cat3 ILS) we managed over
1000 movements per day in Low Vis Conditions (out of a normal days 1350) -
obviously with associated delays but an achievement nonetheless.

Dont really want a repeat!

Phil