[Volcanic Ash Latest]

The headline news today has been the volcanic ash caused by the eruption in Iceland close to the Eyjafjallajoekull glacier. This has meant all flights over the UK have been grounded, but what affect will it have on the weather?

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I have detected a faint sulphurous odour here in North Wales. I'm 300 feet above sea level near Llandudno and the wind is from the North East 1-3mph

[The Welsh Mild Weather Discussion Thread]

Hi Misty - what is a boltek? (is it some kind of weather station? - considering the same myself if so) - probably sounds like you should definitely invest in a BBQ at the very least )

It's a lightning detector. Cost is upwards of £600, but gives you a computer map of storms for up to 300 miles away. If you want a good weather station, get a Davis Vantage Vue

with the datalogger. I have one they're brilliant.

[The Welsh Mild Weather Discussion Thread]

Here in Llandudno, we seem to have got away with a lot of really bad weather this winter. It is my belief that because we are surrounded by sea water on 3 sides, the salt air had saved us from the harshest temperatures and heavy snow falls. That's not to say it hasn't been cold (my Davis has measured -4.5) and we have had 4 coverings of snow. But the maximum depth we have had is only about 3cm which is a mere dusting compared with South Wales and other areas. The worst of it is, we hardly ever get thunderstorms in the summer either. All in all, as a weather watcher, it's disappointing, but many, particularly the older people, are grateful for the mild conditions. Is it worth me investing in a boltek?