mistyqueen

Woke to three inches of snow here, but worse up at Portree where some places have 6 inches or more. Showers very heavy when they arrive, blue sky and sunshine right now. Currently 0.3c.

Some hefty showers on and off during the day. Snow off just now, but more cloud heading my way. Biting cold wind. Temp 1.1c. don't know what the wind chill is though. We'll see how things are tomorrow morning. Got about an inch lying, so we'll see how it looks tomorrow morning.

Will we, won't we, will we, won't we, will we get some snaw? All still up in the air as yet, watching the charts changing every day. We might get a toothfull or two on the Cuillin, but likely not at low levels, which is where I am. Och well, I'm not complaining, it's actually been a good week weather wise with blue skies and sunshine and light breezes and NAE RAIN! Woo Hoo! And I did see the Aurora on Monday night and rather fine it was too. I tried to take some pics on my phone but none came out. Never mind, might get some snaw piccies next week! As usual, I won't be building my hopes up.

Beautiful morning here yesterday, was hopeful of getting out for a walk in the afternoon, but then the rain and sleet arrived. Ho hum. As for the SSW, will it? Won't it? Could it? Mibbes aye, mibbes naw. We wait with baited breath. Currently 6.3c, dreich and miserable with it. Happy Thursday folks!

Morning Happy Campers! Dreadful week for decent weather. The best day was Tuesday when the sun peeped above the hill for all of 20 minutes! A sure sign spring is on the way. I wanted and needed to go for a walk but was stuck indoors helping my builder who's installing a new kitchen. You know, pass me this, hold that side steady, over to me a bit, where's the screwdriver? Etc etc. However it's looking great even though it's not finished and will be worth the effort in the end. So, is winter done with us then? Currently 10c here and drizzly with it, so I guess no winteryness this weekend then. Och well, at least it's no' cauld!

Whaur's ma winter weather then? It's 11.2c here, lots of cloud with it. No heating on here, let the stove go out overnight as it really was rather warm indoors yesterday. Might light the fire later if I feel the condidtions warrant it.

Well, I guess that's winter over then, for the time being anyway. Early February looking interesting but all can change so quickly as we all know. 8.6c here and windy with it, so, of course that's the central heating off again due to the wind. Will reset it tomorrow when it's calmer. Well, at least it's no' cauld!

Snaw has all but disappeared, replaced by a mix of rain and sleet. Temp has shot up now, almost sub tropical at 2.8c.

Snowing again! Not very heavy and looks like it'll be off soon anyway. Currently 0.7c.

Well, we've had around a couple of inches of snow all day here, and depending which forecast you look at, I may/may not get a further covering tomorrow. We'll see. A bit parky out there now, weather station says -1c but it feels much colder.

Verily, it Snaweth! Maybe about an inch of the white stuff and it has started to snow again. Oh me of little faith! Glad I washed the car yesterday, today I can spend my time window watching!

Just had the teensiest fall of snaw, unfortunately it didnae last or lie. Not much gaunae happen here snaw wis over the next coupla days but I do look forward to seeing some epic SNAW pics! Currently 1.1c and cloudy with it.

More rain and wind . The, ahem, stiff breeze has once again knocked out my central heating ( combi oil boiler located outside ), so once the wind drops I'll go out and press the magic reset button, only for it to happen again when the next blustery day comes along. Ho hum. At least it's not that cold, currently 7.1c, and I do have the stove in the kitchen and open fire in the sitting room.

Well, it's actually turned out to be rather a nice day here, we even have blue sky! Not for long, by the look of things. We're in for a very wet and windy weekend, and not much improvement during the week. Best keep the wellies by the door. The charts look to be taking an interesting turn from around 18th January. Wonder how they'll turn out then!

Wild 'n' woolly up here! Also very mild. Looks set to be like this for the next 5 - 6 days, so we are basically back to normal Skye weather now. Ho Hum.

Happy Auld Year folks! Temp struggled to get above 2c today, but no rain, hail or sleet! A rather lovely day in fact, so we took ourselves oot fur a wee dauner this afternoon. Going to be a quietish Ne'er Day here, which is fine by me. Hope you all get the winter you dream of, but above all, have a great day with your family and friends! A guid New Year tae ane and a'!

Crappy day here again. Horizontal rain, 7.2c. On a brighter note the family arrived yesterday and will be here till Tuesday. New Year's Day looks reasonable so we might get a wee stretch o' the legs in before we head to the local hostelry for a few jars then head home for din dins. Some forecasts are stating snow up here tomorrow. Believe it when I see it! More likely to be sleety pish as per usual.

Sleety pish has turned tae snaw, but not lying as ground too wet.

Good morning Happy Snaw Hunters! We've had something falling during the early hours but judging by the noise it was making rattling off the VELUX windaes, I'd guess it was hail or graupel. Snow further south at Tyndrum and Lix Toll, but I doubt there will be much in the way of white stuff up here today. Current temp 3.5c, light breeze making it feel a lot caulder! Today will be spent trawling the web in the hunt for a new weather station, hopefully find something in the sales! Enjoy the Snaw, those of you who have more than one flake falling in your vicinity!

Just walked back from my friend's house after the Mega Stuffathon, and that wind is biting! Current temp is around 3c, but the windchill..... Will it snow in Skye overnight? I doubt it, we are forecast rain only. So at least there will be no iciness to contend with. Hope you all had a lovely day and are feeling pleasantly stuffed!

Seasons Eatings to one and all! Hope the Big Man in the red suit was good to you all!

There is no more welcome sound than that of the coal bunker being filled! Yes, gentle reader, the coal man has arrived at last! This after I bought 4 bags of coal at the local hardware store today! The weather can now do what it wants, do I give a flying fart? Nope. I have enough fuel now to last me hopefullty till well into February, depending how mild or cold it is. Looks like a mild and wet day for the arrival of the Fat Man in the Red Suit, but Boxing Day looks interesting, eh?

Very mild again this morning. Current temp 7.6c, a bit on the breezy side too and more than a wee bit damp. Looks like the Deep Freeze scenario for the weekend has dissipated somewhat, which is fine by me as I'll at least be able to walk safely to reach my Xmas dinner destination. I await developments for New Year with interest. Still a long way off and every chance charts will change dramatically.

Afternoon Kilties! I sense the excitedment rising, but, as usual, I remain, calm and collected, since we are not forecast any of the white stuff so far as I can see. It's 4.1c here just now, down from 7.3c earlier on. And the ice has had a fright! The stuff that was coating my drive and the road outside my house has done a runner, and how thankful I am for that! Very light rain here too, taking care of whatever ice remains. Will be glad to see the back of it, at least I'll be able to walk without sliding!

A very fraught day! Made it to Kyle to pick up coal, heading back over the bridge to Broadford to hit the Co-op and the car started to play up, really struggling to move, horrible juddering noise, then the wee flashy orange light came on the dashborad. Uh oh, this is not good! Managed to drive the car to Kyleakin and called NFU rescue. Extremely helpful, stated probably 4 - 5 hours before anyone could attend. Could I get a taxi home and they would inform me of progress by text? Taxi not necessary as a call to a friend in our village did the trick, even managed to load 4 bags of coal into the boot of his car and then took us to the Co-op! Once home, I got a call from one of the local garages and we met back in Kyleakin around 3.15 where the problem was diagnosed and arrangements made to transport my car to the garage I normally use. Same friend took me back down to Kyleakin and home again and the first thing I did was find a bottle of whisky then stoke up the fire!! I'm now sitting in front of a roaring fire with a dram of Old Pultney by my side. Great how it helps you relax! Won't have the car back until next week probably, but I really don't care. The fridge and freezer are now well stocked and I have whisky, wine and more importantly, coal on hand. Happy days! I see it's to warm up a bit over the weekend and possibly get a bit breezy too. I care not! The weather can do what it will! Aaaaaaaand breeeeeaaaaathe!