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Just as a matter of interest there were blue clouds over the Forest of Bowland yesterday afternoon. Quite striking. Not seen this often

Autumn seems to have arrived a tad early this morning. Chilly wind and a sweater needed.

That would help dry things out.

Some snow on the Three Peaks across the valley this morning.

Looking back the GFS 12z of 25 January was the first to show this amplification, but for 5th February, not the 6th. Just one day different. No one thought it credible, and it still may not be. but the odds have changed substantially.

Unusually the early morning snow left us at modest elevation with more of a covering than there was on the upper slopes of Ingleborough across the valley. 4th day with snow falling this winter, 14th with lying snow.

Light snow falling since 8.00 am. Slight covering. Notably more across the valley to the north.

Not entirely convinced that this will happen.

Here on Burn Moor we missed the heavy snow across the valley from Ingleborough northwards and got heavy rain. So it was a surprise this morning to find the ground dry and frozen. With the wind chill it felt colder than last week's minus 11. Dusting of snow now but turning to freezing rain. Snowman still alive but has lost his head.

Me, or the snowman, or the wife's cousin, or the cockapoo?

He is not looking forward to the breakdown in the models.

This should reduce gas use for electricity at least.

Surprise snowfall. Nearly an inch now. Dogs loved it.

Alternating hail and snow. Back to a light covering. A bit bracing doing the outdoor jobs.

Just realised that this is also the third month running with a one day light covering of snow event. Next stop February?