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richie3846 there’s been an air frost in Benson , south Oxfordshire a number of times lately including this week. I certainly would call that the south….
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I personally don’t think the grape industry will flourish in time to come, assuming what our climate will be in the future is simply a fools game . Nobody knows , that’s all we know
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Moans, ramps and banter
CryoraptorA303 replied to Community Team's topic in Spring Weather Discussion
We already do, English wine has existed since Roman times. It's simply not as cheap or high quality as wine from elsewhere. However, I agree that winemaking will boom in the UK as summers continue to warm, winters turn milder and milder and it becomes less viable on the continent. Come the second half of the century, if the SE quadrant is transitioning to Csb which is likely by this point then it will outright be the ideal climate for many grape varieties. Methuselah Nearly, it was a neutral that wanted to be a weak Nina. Aside from that, 1911, 1975, 1976, 2018 and 2022 were all Ninas. -
B87 Wasn't 1995 a La Nina summer? PS: I haven't checked!
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In Absence of True Seasons Don't jinx it lmao Still decent enough, better than forecast...
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A chilly start to the morning in Buxton as the temperature overnight dropped down to -0.4'c and DCC were proactive in laying some grit down on the main roads before sunrise in anticipation of potential ice, I was hearing the 'clinks' against the car and it wasn't until the ice-warning came on the dashboard that I put two+two together. Currently at 9.9'c although it's still feeling bitterly cold out there.
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78/79 And the local (private) golf course had sprinklers going almost 24/7!
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Model Output Discussion - Spring Has Sprung
Don replied to Community Team's topic in Forecast Model Discussion
No doubt in time for bloody winter! - Today
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It will change at some point. Let's hope it's the second week of May!
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stainesbloke frost damage is becoming a regular problem for the continent. Mild start to spring followed by continental frosts in April. Toxic combo for the growers of delicate fruits. I'm predicting an large increase in UK wine production. We're benefitting from early spring warmth also, but our late season frosts are not as severe as the continent, and are usually well within the limits of mitigation. This April is a great example of this. We've had a cool airmass yes, but most of the south has barely had an air frost. We could do grapes with that setup.
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danm More chance of surviving a fall off the empire state building than that coming off but hey, we live in hope! Lol.
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A decent start to the day. Sunny intervals and a gentle breeze. It actually feels quite warm in the sun. Looks like it’s slowly starting to cloud over, however.
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Rare nice & sunny morning which reminds you of what April used to be like! But...our gorgeous friend, Stratocumulus is shrouding the sky back to a more November feel. We have reached our sun quota for the week now. I wonder what morning next week may have a couple of hours of sun?
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Moans, ramps and banter
In Absence of True Seasons replied to Community Team's topic in Spring Weather Discussion
Agree. A couple of several-day heatwaves do not make a good summer, let alone a hot one. Same as how in winter a couple of cold snaps in and otherwise mild season, don't make a proper winter (2023/24 being a prime example). -
Model Output Discussion - Spring Has Sprung
minus10 replied to Community Team's topic in Forecast Model Discussion
Penrith Snow yes it would be if it was January ... -
Alderc 2.0 That's tough, hope your dog's alright.
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Friday 26th April 2024 Variable cloud overnight. Turning mostly clear towards dawn, ground frost developing. Sunny spells this morning, cloud bubbling up. 24-hour maximum 10.0c 24-hour minimum 0.5c Minimum temperature on grass -3.0c Maximum wind gust: Midnight to Midnight) 19.6 mph SW Rainfall total = tr.mm Conditions at 09:00 GMT 5 Oktas Cumulus mediocris, congestus, Cirrus Visibility >10 miles Temperature: 9.7c Humidity 74.1% Wind Direction N force 3 Barometer 1004.0mb rising slowly Yesterday. Clear spells overnight, frost forming,clouding over shortly after dawn. A good deal of cloud to start, sunny intervals developing around mid morning. Turning mostly cloudy towards late morning with the odd light shower around. The afternoon continued cloudy, odd light shower.
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Well guys and gals, let's hope the GFS is on to something here for the second week of May. Please lord, deliver this for us...
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Moans, ramps and banter
In Absence of True Seasons replied to Community Team's topic in Spring Weather Discussion
A decent morning. Shame it's not going to last until much later but better than the entire day being dull and dreary