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Morning. I don't post much but I thought it would be prudent to remind those that are a bit pessimistic of our chances of a severe spell of cold weather that winter 1947 did not start until January 23rd and lasted until the middle of March. Snow fell somewhere in the UK every day for 55 consecutive days.
After having read the brilliant post by 62-63 last night I am hopeful that something similar may be just around the corner.
Have a good one.
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Don't post much, but been here since 2005 and can honestly say from a selfish point of view that next week holds more potential for my part of Scotland than any other event in the last 12 years. I am genuinely excited.
northerlies, north easterlies, easterlies and most other directions provide diddly squat here so i am hoping next week brings back memories of the '80's when snow days were a semi frequent occurrence.
Its sad that my children want to experience their first snow day before they finish their education when I had so many. Next week might be the week.
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Just had the best snowfall locally in years. Forecast was for possible light rain from the skirting edge of a small front but not 3 inches of snow.
My point in relation to the models is if the met office couldn't forecast it and the models didn't show it at 6hrs out ,what chance have they of being accurate 144 hrs out?
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Usual depth of snaw here. Nothing, nada, nowt, f*@k all.
The moon is oot and there's nae ring aroon it, so we've nae chance.
Yoos beasties in the easties enjoy yer snaw. It's guid tae hear that some folk are enjoying it.
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http://taboard.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=126055
Try this Cat Cubie forum - hilarious!!
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Hopefully with the continued westward movement of the block the high will shift far enough west to leave Scotland in the battleground scenario with a stalling front bringing us a prolonged period of heavy snow.
Cat :wub: or Judith
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My phrase of the winter so far has to be "meteorological purgatory" used by our own Dante Alighieri, LS in the model thread.
He's ours and we're keeping him. What a man
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looks like there could be some white stuff overnight
Uppers look OK
Dew point good
P.S Thanks for adding me to the map
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Here, Snow! Come on, Snow! Good weather, come on, here snow!
LOL. Reminded me of fenton that. Should have added "freezin' ice" at the end to top me over the edge
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I really hate you scots!
:pYou get a shed load of snow that was not even forecast, during a relatively weak cold spell!
We down sarf, did not get anywhere near that much in the coldest December for 100 years!!
:cray:It was forecast it was only because Mr Hammond chose to focus the UK national weather forecast from the Midlands southward that you didn't see it :smilz38:
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Snowing in Ayrshire..cmon someone must be awake there!
Just sleet here Nov13 but turning ever more wintry. Hopeful that the dew point will drop sufficiently enough to turn it to snow.
Radar indicating it's making steady progress north so you might get some yourself.
Only 150ft asl here
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Could this be the first signs of MB's storm. Albeit 2 days early
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Its not that we are trying to dissect the theory, MB should keep doing forecasts in my opinion- especially if this one comes off, however if no information is given out, and perhaps, at his own admission, his relatively new knowledge of how the weather works may cause an upset here and there, thus altering the forecast, possibly causing it to be wrong. If some minor details were given out then people like roger and BFTP might be able to help refine the method before it's dismissed. It would be a huge loss to our understanding if he gets this forecast wrong, and then gives up when it may be that a few slight details- which could be provided by people here- were missing.
I agree that it would be nice to know his methods, curiosity being part of our nature.
However to invite others in to refine or dismiss a method as yet undisclosed is like IBM inviting Bill gates to view revolutionary software prior to applying for the patent.
MB is merely proofing a method of forecasting. He does not need to disclose anything.
All of us with an interest in this will no doubt be asking further questions should the forecast verify and once again I think MB will keep his methods private.
If he continues to be accurate with further forecasts then he will be worthy of any rewards he might receive.
If his forecasts fail miserably then he has lost nothing other than time.
Let's wait and see what happens
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Well with the things I have read it looks like the rest of the winter going to be pretty damn poor! Oh well looks like the sledge can be stored away for another year, but it was a great winter while it lasted, No complaints from me.
Looking forward to the replies to this statement Mr. F. Good one
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The 144hr and 168hr charts of GFS mayyyyyy be tasty!
It certainly looks like the ridge has linked with the Siberian High at T120. Hopefully we'll see the high flatten out in the rest of the run and bring in the bitter cold pooling up in the east. Only the one run mind you. Could and will change again
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This may be a really silly question, and I have tried to find the answer with no joy, but how do read temps on this..........
Hi SN33, from my understanding that chart is a Thickness chart showing DAM lines. Ordinarily if the DAM line is over 528 then any precipitation would be rain. Anything under 522 would normally be of snow. I am sure someone more knowledgeable will be able to explain it better but it doesn't really relate to temperature.
I'm sure there's quite a bit about chart reading in the learning area
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And take me where dinger?? They don't have any other padded cells like the one I'm in....
You might need one once catch junior number 3 arrives.
Hopefully it will be our turn midweek for a momentous frontal event, before another reload of extreme cold. Need to go, the nurse has just came in with my tablets
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Glasgow Airport has dropped 5C in 90 minutes
Imagine lining up a single layer of millions of huge frozen Xmas turkeys on the ground right across the country, and then leaving them to thaw in a coolish air temp. How long do you think that would take?
With analogies like that, it can't be long before the men in white coats come and take you away catch!
I mean Turkeys, Cuckoo!!!
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Right now, am feeling a combination of gutted and pure rage. You wait 31 years for the weather to co-operate and then some penpusher kyboshes one of the greatest Scottish sporting occasions that can be had?
It's a joke.
My god, when the press get hold of this, they'll have a field day.
There is nothing stopping this game from going ahead other than the fact that no public organisation is willing to accept the financial responsibilty should a tragic accident occur.
This is a litigious society we live in and unfortunately accidents and personal responsibility are no longer recognised as part of our culture.
There is no crime being committed by any person wishing to go ahead and have a curling match on the loch. The emergency services will respond if necessary as they have a duty to do. In my opinion there is far less risk to life than those numpties that think mountain climbing is safe at this time of year.
Go ahead and have your game, there is nothing anybody can do to stop you
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Morning everyone. Thought I would post a summation from GP in the Technical thread regarding the continuation of the cold spell for those worried that things may be about to come to an end.
"So the analysis of the last two days is consistent with an Atlantic attack from the south-west with the cold block remaining in place. The snow threat increases considerably next week but these are likely to be trigger mechanism for height rises to the north to pull west. There may be some erosion at the margins but I would favour the block to largely remain and cold weather to remain entrenched the for at least the north and east of the UK, possibly all parts. Thereafter, the next reload to arrive from the NE ?"
He's been pretty much spot on all winter and with a continuation of the NAO and AO remaining firmly negative I have to agree that we are set to remain in the cold for some time to come
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I wonder how low the temps would go if the high pressure settles over us??
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This band has gone south, unlikely to reach us now. I think we'll need to let this band pass and hope we can get enough convection building up in the North Sea later on.
Lots of big beefy things in the North Sea - Take the day off school young man
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It's difficult to call whether that snow will make it here or not.. -8c now
Glasgow Bishopton reporting light rain apparently.
It looks like it's heading West Ross. Half an hour ago I thought it was coming straight at us.
Maybe just have to rely on the Tay/Forth Streamers then
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It might reach you later dinger!! Some of the heaviest snow of the cold spell coming down here now. Amazing since I expected to see nothing but clear skies and frost tonight.
It is a proper surprise but only if you watch the bloody biased c***s(BBC) forecast which has shown nothing for here for two days. I'm not watching it again
Alright maybe just the 4 times a day then
? who would you be prepared to bring a broken pay packet home to? 
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Scotland/Alba Weather Discussion 2019
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What a stunningly beautiful country we live in.