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  • Location: Darlington
  • Weather Preferences: Warm dry summers
  • Location: Darlington

WINTER’S HERE, BUT THIS YEAR WE'RE READY FOR IT

BRITISH Summer Time bowed out with a vengeance yesterday with a “once-in-a-50-years†cold snap straight from the Arctic.

Temperatures fell to -7C as northerly winds whipped across the country, bringing in the first autumn snows.

Snowfall in October in southern parts of England happens only a couple of times a century and more flurries are expected along the east coast and in Scotland in the coming days.

The Met Office said five inches of snow fell by yesterday morning on low ground near Aberdeen, with two inches on the North York Moors, half an inch in Newcastle upon Tyne, the Yorkshire Dales and Inverness, with reports of snow settling near London and in Norfolk.

The coldest spot in the UK was in the Cairngorms in the Highlands, where temperatures plunged to -7.3C. England’s lowest temperature was at Bridgefoot, in Cumbria, where it fell to -3.5C.

The Met Office reported flurries at London City Airport and in Hampshire, while Stansted Airport was hit by overnight blizzards, delaying morning departures by up to three hours.

http://www.express.c...re-ready-for-it

FORECASTERS WARN OF A CHILLY WINTER

BRITAIN faces a freezing winter and yesterday’s unseasonal snowfall is just the start, the Met Office has predicted.

The UK’s official forecaster has prepared its three-month outlook for ministers and council bosses.

But, after predictions of a “barbecue summer†were ridiculed in 2010, it no longer releases such forecasts to the public.

Despite that, the Daily Star Sunday has seen the document and can reveal:

It is almost twice as likely that ­temperatures will be “well below ­average†than “well above average†from November to January.

The most-likely scenario is ­“slightly below-average†temperatures for the next three months.

Predicted average precipitation combined with cold conditions could lead to heavy snowfall following last year’s drier than average winter.

More high pressure is predicted over the coming months, which could cut off mild Atlantic air and lead to a repeat of December 2010’s big freeze, when the mercury fell to -22C and caused transport chaos.

Also, more snow could fall than last winter, which was much drier than ­average in England.

This winter shows a “preference†for average precipitation levels, meaning more snow if temperatures tumble.

Last year saw the mildest winter since 2007-08 but this is unlikely to be repeated after falling temperatures in the north Atlantic and a weakening of the “El Nino†effect, the forecast said.

The Met Office said its winter ­outlook is based on forecast models, past ­observations and “expert forecaster judgmentâ€.

Meanwhile, two independent forecasters have predicted a bitter winter ahead.

British Weather Services projected a colder than average winter with ­“significant†snow, -18C temperatures and transport disruption.

WeatherWeb warned of repeated chilly spells and added: “Cold is the main feature of this winter.â€

The warning came as freak snow showers hit eastern Britain in the worst October cold snap since 2008.

http://www.dailystar...-chilly-winter/

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  • Location: HANDSWORTH BIRMINGHAM B21. 130MASL. 427FT.
  • Weather Preferences: WINTERS WITH HEAVY DISRUPTIVE SNOWFALL AVRAGE SPRING HOT SUMMERS.
  • Location: HANDSWORTH BIRMINGHAM B21. 130MASL. 427FT.

interesting that the dailystar has seen that document published by the met.the question is have they seen the doc in question or r they just speculating?

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  • Location: Darlington
  • Weather Preferences: Warm dry summers
  • Location: Darlington

The article Dailystar seems to me nonsense. The nov-jan temperatures forecast can be found on the MetOffice site!

Yes it can its here - http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/media/pdf/q/6/A3-plots-precip-NDJ.pdf and http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/media/pdf/r/m/A3-plots-temps-NDJ.pdf

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  • Location: Darlington
  • Weather Preferences: Warm dry summers
  • Location: Darlington

Autumn chill takes its grip as temperatures plunge to -7.3C (but at least we got an extra hour in bed… if we remembered)

  • 'Once in a century' weather as snow falls throughout UK
  • Temperatures in Highlands plunge as low as -7.3C
  • Gritters on standby in case of cold weather traffic chaos
  • But big freeze set to give way to drizzle, clouds and even sunshine
A cold snap from the Arctic caused snow and freezing temperatures across much of the UK yesterday.

As most people enjoyed the extra hour in bed as the clocks went back, the mild temperatures of the week gave way to 'exceptional cold', according to the Met Office.

Some parts of the UK were as cold as Moscow and snow settled in Scotland and the north of England. The Cairngorms in the Highlands of Scotland was hit hardest, with -7.3C.

http://www.dailymail...l#ixzz2AbqpY3Qe

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  • Location: Darlington
  • Weather Preferences: Warm dry summers
  • Location: Darlington

The Express have picked up the met office's winter prediction its on the front page as well

BRITAIN SET TO FREEZE IN LONG ARCTIC WINTER

A FREEZING winter is on the cards with experts forecasting a repeat of conditions that led to temperatures of -22C (-8F) in 2010.

The Met Office’s long-term forecast suggests that, like two years ago, high-pressure systems will cut off mild Atlantic air, sending temperatures plunging as Arctic air moves in.

More snow could fall than last winter, which was much drier than average in England, leading to weeks of transport chaos, it adds.

British Weather Services also warns of “significant†snow, temperatures of -18C and transport disruption.

The Met Office said its winter forecast is more accurate than ever thanks to a new computer programme.

Government meteorologists have briefed ministers and transport leaders to be ready for colder-than-average temperatures until the end of January.

Councils have put thousands of extra staff on standby for snow clearing duties and a record three million tons of salt has been stockpiled.

MeteoGroup forecasters, meanwhile, warned of a “miserable†half-term week, with soggy, chilly weather today and tomorrow then rain “piling in across the country†from Wednesday until the weekend, when temperatures will rise.

http://www.express.c...g-Arctic-winter

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  • Location: Redhill, Surrey
  • Weather Preferences: Southerly tracking LPs, heavy snow. Also 25c and calm
  • Location: Redhill, Surrey

So MetO have allegedly briefed the govt with a seasonal forecast that says there is a twice as much probability that the winter will be cold against mild and that they have used their new system that can spot cold spells.

Ok, coat goes back into wardrobe and central heating temp is turned down....

BFTP

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  • Location: Darlington
  • Weather Preferences: Warm dry summers
  • Location: Darlington

For those who haven't seen this document from the met office you can view it via the links below, it should be noted there is no word of snow in the links below the papers are simply putting 2 and 2 together

http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/media/pdf/r/m/A3-plots-temps-NDJ.pdf

http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/media/pdf/q/6/A3-plots-precip-NDJ.pdf

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  • Location: Nr Castle Cary, South Somerset 38m/124.67ft asl
  • Weather Preferences: Proper seasonal weather but especially warm sunny summers.
  • Location: Nr Castle Cary, South Somerset 38m/124.67ft asl

After see the MetO's probability charts for the spring months, I shall take these charts with a large pinch of salt!

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  • Location: Redhill, Surrey
  • Weather Preferences: Southerly tracking LPs, heavy snow. Also 25c and calm
  • Location: Redhill, Surrey

Apparently their new 'tool' has been used which can 'predict' changes in stratos hence 'see' cold spells coming. So let's see how this goes then.

I think the energy companies must have got hold of it early too with their massive price hikes

BFTP

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  • Location: North Yorks, prev West Essex
  • Location: North Yorks, prev West Essex

I honestly thought that the Met Office had stopped this due to their dire track record!

I would rather check out of the window first.

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  • Location: Beccles, Suffolk.
  • Weather Preferences: Thunder, snow, heat, sunshine...
  • Location: Beccles, Suffolk.

I honestly thought that the Met Office had stopped this due to their dire track record!

I would rather check out of the window first.

Unfortunately, I can't think of a single organization whose track-record has been substantially better...In most cases, the 'alternatives' are even worse!

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  • Location: HANDSWORTH BIRMINGHAM B21. 130MASL. 427FT.
  • Weather Preferences: WINTERS WITH HEAVY DISRUPTIVE SNOWFALL AVRAGE SPRING HOT SUMMERS.
  • Location: HANDSWORTH BIRMINGHAM B21. 130MASL. 427FT.

personally take the mets forecasts than some of the payed weather companies and i'm 1 of those who uce to nock the met quite a bit. With all these whild speculation i think some1 from the met should put the record straight for the publick.

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  • Location: swansea craig cefn parc 160 m asl
  • Location: swansea craig cefn parc 160 m asl

So MetO have allegedly briefed the govt with a seasonal forecast that says there is a twice as much probability that the winter will be cold against mild and that they have used their new system that can spot cold spells.

Ok, coat goes back into wardrobe and central heating temp is turned down....

BFTP

Well the law of averages says they surely must get one seasonal forecast correct.Posted Image
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  • Location: Beccles, Suffolk.
  • Weather Preferences: Thunder, snow, heat, sunshine...
  • Location: Beccles, Suffolk.

Well the law of averages says they surely must get one seasonal forecast correct.Posted Image

Or the could go down the Piers Corbyn route, and keep getting them wrong for ever!Posted Image

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  • Location: swansea craig cefn parc 160 m asl
  • Location: swansea craig cefn parc 160 m asl

Or the could go down the Piers Corbyn route, and keep getting them wrong for ever!Posted Image

He did forecast the snow on on the Alan tittymarsh show a few weeks ago and was correct .Posted Image
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  • Location: Beccles, Suffolk.
  • Weather Preferences: Thunder, snow, heat, sunshine...
  • Location: Beccles, Suffolk.

He did forecast the snow on on the Alan tittymarsh show a few weeks ago and was correct .Posted Image

As they say: even a broken clock is right twice a day!

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  • Location: Beccles, Suffolk.
  • Weather Preferences: Thunder, snow, heat, sunshine...
  • Location: Beccles, Suffolk.

Poor Piers, he's damned if he do and damned if he don't!

Not really. It's just that 9/10 of his 'forecasts' turn out wrong. Arguably, just like nearly everyone-else's...

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  • Location: Beccles, Suffolk.
  • Weather Preferences: Thunder, snow, heat, sunshine...
  • Location: Beccles, Suffolk.

Would you then agree that, in fact, all forecasters are damned if they do and damned if they don't? Posted Image

Still 'no' mate...If you compare GP's forecasts with PC's efforts you should be able to see what I mean: one is accompanied by good, scientific reasons and probabilities, whilst the other waffles on about 'Solar this' and 'Solar that', without ever justifying anything in terms of any established science...

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  • Location: Redhill, Surrey
  • Weather Preferences: Southerly tracking LPs, heavy snow. Also 25c and calm
  • Location: Redhill, Surrey

Still 'no' mate...If you compare GP's forecasts with PC's efforts you should be able to see what I mean: one is accompanied by good, scientific reasons and probabilities, whilst the other waffles on about 'Solar this' and 'Solar that', without ever justifying anything in terms of any established science...

And the 'science' still gets it wrong too? A long way to go for everyone yet but clearly advancements are being made..

BFTP

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  • Location: Beccles, Suffolk.
  • Weather Preferences: Thunder, snow, heat, sunshine...
  • Location: Beccles, Suffolk.

And the 'science' still gets it wrong? A long way to go for everyone yet.

BFTP

Indeed, Fred...the difference being that science works by making falsifiable predictions. And, for that to happen, 'forecasters' need to be open about their methods...There's nowt wrong with getting things wrong (or right) but repeatability and falsifiability, and not mystery, are the essence of good science...

Of course, however, with weather forecasting, getting it right more-often-than-not would be a good start?

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