North West Regional Discussion 29th March 2013 14:00hrs>

[CongletonHeat]

Cloudy here too, pitiful weather for this time of year.

[iand61]

The weather forecasters are promised to be sunny here yesterday but instead it is cloudy. Yet another epic fail for the weather forecasters.

Give it chance, it should improve this afternoon.In fact right on cue the sun has made it's first attempt at an appearance here.It's at least a bit warmer today at 12c compared to a maximum of 9c under yesterday's drizzle fest.

[CongletonHeat]

Cloud is actually getting thicker here, utter garbage.

[iand61]

Bright here with an occasional glimpse of the bright orange ball but I think calling it sunny would be bordering on bare faced tying.

Feels quite mild though, warm when the orange thingy comes out but as others have said it's still pathetic for the time of year.

Hopefully next week will see things improve a bit although even an improvement to seasonal would be a start.

[greybing]

The storm approaching. Unfortunately rain and hail hitting window makes it blurry at times.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tUhZBi6xeQ

Cool-we just missed out on that in Eccles.

[CongletonHeat]

As usual the sun came out here at 6pm when it is far too late to be of any use.

[pip22]

Another disappointing day with no sun. Another fail for the weather forecasters and counting.

 

I hate this unexpected cloudy weather.

Edited May 20, 2013 by pip22

[Cloudwatcher]

Dreary, dreary day here. Another sun-less day for us. Surely some improvement on the cards?

[carl1980]

Cloudy allday sun trying to come out now

[Jan]

I think it's rather chilly today, overcast and only slight winds. Desperately seeking warm sunny weather for 31st for my daughters wedding, from my take the charts it could be around 16c with a chance of showers, any experts on here advise please. Don't want to get my hat wet!!

[pip22]

Horaay!!! The Sun is actually shining here atlast!! It been taking 2 days for the ''nuisance'' clouds to disperse.

Edited May 21, 2013 by pip22

[Weather-history]

Hellvellyn range pic on twitter

http://twitpic.com/csk61k

[James M]

For a couple of minutes we had some wet flakes mixed in a heavy hail shower!! Facebook is all a buzz about it haha

[iand61]

I assume that today's northerly was more NW than expected.

Either that or Sod's law was at play again as after a cricket score of winter northerly's have brought nothing but sun and dry conditions we get a spring one with heavy rain, large hail and, at times even wet snow.

Oh to have that set up in January.

Anyway at least signs are looking better for a reasonable BH weekend although anything is an improvement over the crap currently on offer.

[Weather-history]

I assume that today's northerly was more NW than expected.Either that or Sod's law was at play again as after a cricket score of winter northerly's have brought nothing but sun and dry conditions we get a spring one with heavy rain, large hail and, at times even wet snow.Oh to have that set up in January.Anyway at least signs are looking better for a reasonable BH weekend although anything is an improvement over the crap currently on offer.

Been mostly dry with sunny spells here. Only now are we getting a shower with hail. Edited May 23, 2013 by Weather-history

[Spurry]

Absolutely beautiful day today not a cloud in the sky, already cut the grass , repaired the fence panel that blew down in yestedays wind , and washed all my Balls, my Rugby team will have the cleanest balls this week ... think i'll sit in the garden this afternoon and then watch the Manchester Magic games later

[iand61]

Certainly has been a lovely start to the BH weekend.

Not a cloud in the sky until I suggested that we may have the first BBQ of the summer, sorry the first since late March last year.

Then a few clouds bubbled up along with a bit of a breeze but not enough I would think to put the charcoal away.

Time to cut the grass me thinks.

[Spurry]

Another perfect start to the day here in sunny Wigan, yesterday was fantastic, warm/sunny and had only the 2nd BBQ of the year so far , think today may be the 3rd,then it's all downhill from there though..the forecast does look ok for next week (w/c 2nd June) might even have a birthday BBQ on the 5th

Edited May 26, 2013 by Spurry

[iand61]

After a decent morning the rain started here at about 2pm and that's practically as far east as you can get in our region without going into W Yorkshire.

I then spent the afternoon watching the test match wondering how long it would take the rain to cross over the Pennines and travel the 30 or so miles to Leeds. By 6pm, when I had other priorities other than cricket it still hadn't arrived.

Good news for the cricket but it's amazing how even our modest hills can effect the weather to such an extent.

I just hope that the same is true later in the week when the worst of the weather is set for more eastern areas with the best of the weather set for the west.

Unfortunately I can't see it though.

[Spurry]

Been bucketing down here since about 11:30am...looks like Summer has  departed

Edited May 27, 2013 by Spurry

[iand61]

Been bucketing down here since about 11:30am...looks like Summer has  departed:fool:

It'll be back in a couple of days.That's providing our interpretation of summer isn't set to high.Dry with a bit of sun and reasonable temperatures is the new summer. Want anything better and it's either go abroad or step back about 7 years.Still raining here and windy.Looks more like autumn.

[itsnowjoke]

Gud old rain loving this ....not wish it was winter

[pip22]

It'll be back in a couple of days.

That's providing our interpretation of summer isn't set to high.

Dry with a bit of sun and reasonable temperatures is the new summer. Want anything better and it's either go abroad or step back about 7 years.

Still raining here and windy.

Looks more like autumn.

Lets call it Summertumn.

[iand61]

First bit of sun since Monday morning here but it was worth the wait and hopefully is the start of a lengthy spell of summer type weather.

Not being greedy'; let's have the sun for a start, the heat can come later.

[pip22]

It is foggy here. I hope it will turn into a gorgeous day with wall-to-wall sunshine.

Edited May 31, 2013 by pip22