South East England & East Anglia Regional Weather Discussion 01/03/14

[Summer of 95]

Hi guys, that star near the Moon was Aldebaran. Capella is way off the ecliptic and can never be that close to it- Aldebaran is a bit fainter than Capella but it's still first magnitude. 

 

Easy way to check is to find Orion- following the line of the belt up and to the right leads more or less to Aldebaran. Also to double check you should see the Pleiades just to the right of it. Aldebaran and Betelgeuse (top left star of Orion) set at roughly the same time while Capella doesn't set at all.

 

The first-magnitude stars that can be near the Moon: Aldebaran, Pollux, Regulus, Spica, Antares

[Jax]

Morning all

 

Looking dull and cloudy out and can see the trees are a bit active so can see there is a bit of a breeze, not cold though, already 7.9oC in the shed and BBC weather talking of the possible high of 18oC this weekend.

 

BJ, I never really noticed my post count till you mentioned it, seems I talk too much then? :lol:

 

CK, good news on the missus

 

All quiet here on the work front, so quiet I have already done the first load of washing, waiting till nine to run the vacuum round as I know next door has been working nights recently so this will give them a chance to get a few hours kip before I make too much noise.

[snow raven]

Morning all,

Yes, it is a shame Andrea (snowlady) has decided to leave. I have no idea what last nights post was about but it seems there is some nastiness going on behind the scenes. It's a shame as I think as a whole this forum and especially this regional thread is a friendly place to be!

As for the weather, it's cloudy this morning, but a bright cloud so hopefully the sun will decide to say hello!

CK - enjoy your meal tonight and fingers crossed for Charlton tomorrow!

[chilly milly]

Morning all!  It's a little fresh out there today.  Even 9.3c feels a little chilly in that wind.

 

Sorry to see Snowlady has gone, she was a great support when my daughter was going into hospital, but I hope she will return when she is ready.

 

CK glad your good lady had the right results.  Lets hope Charlton have the right results tomorrow too.

 

I have a quiet weekend. Nothing much planned so may do a bit of spring cleaning. Oh deep joy.

[Kent Snow]

Sunny and clear skies currently after a misty start. Wind from the south-east slightly taking the edge off the temperature.

Edited March 8, 2014 by Kent Snow

[Jax]

Very quiet in here today.

 

 

Washing out, bins done, vacuum done downstairs and even washed the path at the back of the house ( a winter a green had built up on it ), sun is showing its hand at last here too.

[Summer of 76]

Morning all,Yes, it is a shame Andrea (snowlady) has decided to leave. I have no idea what last nights post was about but it seems there is some nastiness going on behind the scenes. It's a shame as I think as a whole this forum and especially this regional thread is a friendly place to be!

A great shame considering all the support that snowlady received over the past couple of months. My eyes have been opened to some of the things that have been going on over the past months when I thought we were here to talk about the weather, such a shame.

 

My temperature here is on the way up and showing 13.5c, plus the sun has appeared.

[Jax]

A great shame considering all the support that snowlady received over the past couple of months. My eyes have been opened to some of the things that have been going on over the past months when I thought we were here to talk about the weather, such a shame.

 

My temperature here is on the way up and showing 13.5c, plus the sun has appeared.

Anyone actually know the reason? Then again that is not my business but the fact it is happening is never good, I just hope she remains well and happy and makes a return soon.

 

Warming up here too now the sun is out, we are entering double digit temps now.

[tadpole]

Very quiet in here today.

 

 

Washing out, bins done, vacuum done downstairs and even washed the path at the back of the house ( a winter a green had built up on it ), sun is showing its hand at last here too.

 

Pop round to mine and do the same please :)I'm off to have a garden day. Much more interesting clearing up and pottering out there than doing chores inside, especially as it's dry and sort of warm.

[East_England_Stormchaser91]

A great shame considering all the support that snowlady received over the past couple of months. My eyes have been opened to some of the things that have been going on over the past months when I thought we were here to talk about the weather, such a shame.

 

My temperature here is on the way up and showing 13.5c, plus the sun has appeared.

Is the sun out where you are Chris? Still grey and cloudy here with quite a fresh Southerly blowing. 

Indeed it is a real shame to see some members leaving for reasons that could be helped and should not be flaring up in the first place. Everyone who is into weather has the same rights as each and every person to be here and discuss it, meet new people and make good friends  

To have a site, where on a big storm day everyone is out hunting for them and radar tracking etc, it really is the best thing I could ever want in my spare time to come on here and see what exactly is happening and get great ideas, and use netweather as a useful storm chasing tool !

So to anyone who is thinking they are of no use on here and looked down on, please just take no notice at all, because you very much are welcomed here by everyone and we all appreciate every second you put in being a member here. 

 

In the meantime, I'm waiting for the sun to get his hat on, and to see the Gooners turn Everton over  

Hope everyone has a perfect, warm and sunny weekend

[Jax]

Pop round to mine and do the same please

I'm off to have a garden day. Much more interesting clearing up and pottering out there than doing chores inside, especially as it's dry and sort of warm.

Only if you pop round mine and try and fix the garden for me then

[Bluebreezer54]

Good morning everyone. The sun is really struggling to break through a layer of fairly thin cloud so it's brightish and breezy here. Sorry to see SnowLady going, pleased to hear about CK's wife and good luck for tomorrow CK.

 

miss shifts sooo much. was 4 on/4 off and saw my kids so much on that pattern. more than most working parents do. often heard comments as to whether i actually went to work or not in the playground. two 12 hour days followed by two 12 hour nights was perferct. especially in the summer. some summer holidays i only needed to take 4 days leave and would be home for ages. just working my nights. there is no better shift pattern thean 4 on/4 off

 

All in all I worked shifts for 20 odd years, most recently up until last February when I lost my job. Without a doubt the 4 on 4 off was the best by a country mile. Incredibly the guys in my last job voted against it as an option to the appalling shift pattern they were working. I never could understand that decision.

 

Have a nice weekend.

[SteveCoops]

Nothing like a bit of gardening to clear up the hangover! I've got cuts all over me from the rose bush monster though

 

Seems to have become a touch breezier out so doesn't feel as warm as a few hours ago... just waiting for the sun to poke it's head out! Decided to check the state of the BBQ as we've decided to have one tomorrow and oh my god it's covered in mould and is vile! Obviously wasn't cleaned last time it was used many many months ago Got the old jet wash on it and it's fine now though

 

Have a good weekend all!

[MAF]

lovely out in SE18. took dog out and gave him a groom. wind is slight and a bit chilly in it, but sun is warm out of the wind. 16.2 on my weather staion

'noon all

[SteveCoops]

My garden weather station peaked at 18.9'C today at 15:19

[lassie23]

Winter keeps showing up in the GFS, with a block in the atlantic and cold northerly winds. It could be out first snow of the winter. LOL

[kate1]

Winter keeps showing up in the GFS, with a block in the atlantic and cold northerly winds. It could be out first snow of the winter. LOL

Oh, I really, really hope not! It's so beautifully spring-like atm, I've packed all the winter coats and jumpers away... Come next October I will be as keen as anyone to see snow but what I want now (and what we all need) are SUNSHINE and WARMTH!

[Summer of 76]

Is the sun out where you are Chris? Still grey and cloudy here with quite a fresh Southerly blowing. 

Indeed it is a real shame to see some members leaving for reasons that could be helped and should not be flaring up in the first place. Everyone who is into weather has the same rights as each and every person to be here and discuss it, meet new people and make good friends

To have a site, where on a big storm day everyone is out hunting for them and radar tracking etc, it really is the best thing I could ever want in my spare time to come on here and see what exactly is happening and get great ideas, and use netweather as a useful storm chasing tool !

So to anyone who is thinking they are of no use on here and looked down on, please just take no notice at all, because you very much are welcomed here by everyone and we all appreciate every second you put in being a member here. 

 

In the meantime, I'm waiting for the sun to get his hat on, and to see the Gooners turn Everton over

Hope everyone has a perfect, warm and sunny weekend

Yes it's been a really lovely day with the sun out and a temperature up at 16.5c, funny how there can be variations in different places.  Well the grass has had a very high cut and the garden dug around, two cars washed and I'm ................... tired.

 

EE, your comments are 100% on, I wonder if spring will spring a surprise and suddenly go into a cold spell after this nice mild period remember years gone by when the nights get lighter and it was cold outside.

[lassie23]

Oh, I really, really hope not! It's so beautifully spring-like atm, I've packed all the winter coats and jumpers away... Come next October I will be as keen as anyone to see snow but what I want now (and what we all need) are SUNSHINE and WARMTH!

Let's hope the GFS is throwing a wobbly and starts to behave itself. It has dumped this cold spell 2 times, but it keeps bringing it back too, for around the 20th of March.

[MAF]

Let's hope the GFS is throwing a wobbly and starts to behave itself. It has dumped this cold spell 2 times, but it keeps bringing it back too, for around the 20th of March.

well the notion of a white Easter has been said before. and last year we had cold right up to April. so who knows? maybe we could still get a blast of winter before spring really arrives mind you, the sun is quite strong now, so any snow would not last, i imagine.... then again; i am no expert

Edited March 8, 2014 by MAF

[Crepuscular Ray]

Given that Easter is on 20 April this year, a white one would be something to worry about!

[lassie23]

well the notion of a white Easter has been said before. and last year we had cold right up to April. so who knows? maybe we could still get a blast of winter before spring really arrives mind you, the sun is quite strong now, so any snow would not last, i imagine.... then again; i am no expert

I wonder whether the March sun will help beef up any potential snow showers and help them build inland too and not just on the coasts?

[MrSunshine]

Hope you guys down there get some decent Temps over the next few days, still pretty chilly by day & especially night up here. 

[lassie23]

Hope you guys down there get some decent Temps over the next few days, still pretty chilly by day & especially night up here. 

Tommorrow is suppose to be even warmer here in london, our nights haven't been too bad recently , quite mild.

[Tamara]

Well what a beautiful day it has been!  I've been doing some gardening work - outdoors in the garden itself and also tending to my indoor tropical garden in the conservatory

 

 

The garden shrubs and the palms have not stopped growing all winter with the above average temperatures. Despite the storms and incessant rain, the palms have suffered the least damage of any of the garden plants with their large, thick, glossy, fan-like fronds

 

 

After this, I went and bought some shopping, and stopped briefly at the Fairlight Firehills. The shadows were lengthening as the sun went down behind me over the fields and out to sea

 

 

 

Talking of shadows, here is my very own Shadow watching me as I pottered around the conservatory this afternoon 

 

 

 

I've got some more animal pics to come fairly soon from the New Forest taken on my visit there yesterday of the lovely ponies in Minstead, but these are still on my friends phone and she is going to e-mail them to me

 

In terms of the weather model output, the mid latitude ridges from the atlantic, across us, and into Europe I spoke about the other day are set to become well established and stay over our region throughout the coming week. The only fly in the ointment is a very weak trough which looks to be strangled by the High pressure belt overnight Monday and into Tuesday but will produce some cloud and a little drizzle for a while before the sun breaks out again by pm on Tuesday. I am sure john p will provide more detail with his widely appreciated summaries in due course and surface analysis of the fax charts etc

 

By Friday we still have High pressure in charge for our region as depicted by the latest updated UKMO chart

 

 

The other day it was mentioned about movement of the polar vortex transporting energy from Canada, where it has been for weeks and weeks and weeks, across the North pole into Siberia during the further outlook period. As suggested might be the case, this trend has continued to be advertised and eventually is likely to start to try and pull the jet stream back southwards again. On that UKMO chart above (at day 6) we can see how much of the bulk of the vortex is modelled to have moved across the pole.

 

From day 10 the suggestion from the ECM ensembles (this morning) supports the vortex into Siberia and hints of a cooler and more mobile airstream with winds origininating from a slightly more northerly latitude by this time

 

 

At this stage the pattern is still fairly flat with the Azores High, but as suggested previously we should watch for greater amplification coming into the atlantic pattern in the much longer range that could give a colder last third of March. I do think that the chances of this are increasing - but the changes will happen further north and take some time to come this far south. It remains a long way off anyway at this time with a lot of fine and dry weather to come for outdoor pursuits.

 

This week is going to provide a dramatic contrast to exactly one year back and the amazing powder snowstorm IMBY on the 11/12 March. I will restrain myself and not put up any more pictures of this event. In terms of weather enjoyment that is going to prove very hard to beat for me, taking into account the time of year - but surely the pleasant sunshine and quiet conditions of the coming week is going to be a very acceptable second best - especially within the context of the appallling conditions of the last 3 months.

 

I think we all thoroughly deserve this very welcome change

Edited March 8, 2014 by Tamara תָּמָר