South West and Central Southern England Regional Weather Discussion 09/12/2017 onwards

[Ciderwithrosie]

3 minutes ago, matt111 said:

You know, you could be onto something there. 

I stun myself sometimes you know . 

I do feel for those who really enjoy a particular weather set up but don't see much of it , but in good ol Blighty we are more likely to see snow in Feb /March and I distinctly remember in 1998 snow on Easter Sunday in April and it stayed around . 

However , I hope that this winter does give some variety and I do enjoy those who take the time to explain patterns, set ups and weather vocabulary, so thank you to those who do that . 

[Nights King]

Well it would seem spirits are high once again in the mod thread...

At least until morning 

[khodds]

11 minutes ago, Nights King said:

Well it would seem spirits are high once again in the mod thread...

At least until morning 

....Are you going skiing soon..? Asking for a friend. 

[Nights King]

3 minutes ago, khodds said:

....Are you going skiing soon..? Asking for a friend. 

Im still discussing it with friend so its a maybe... early feb this year if I do. 

Not sure yet if I want to spend a fortune just to get a glimpse of snow again this year 

Edited January 4, 2018 by Nights King

[khodds]

2 minutes ago, Nights King said:

Im still discussing it with friend so its a maybe... early feb this year if I do. 

Not sure yet if I want to spend a fortune just to get a glimpse of snow again this year 

Let us know when you do... the weather should change then. 

Just booked two summer holidays..  no matter how much I love snow, you’ll never get me holidaying in it. Love my sun lounger too much!

[MP-R]

1 hour ago, Ciderwithrosie said:

I stun myself sometimes you know . 

I do feel for those who really enjoy a particular weather set up but don't see much of it , but in good ol Blighty we are more likely to see snow in Feb /March and I distinctly remember in 1998 snow on Easter Sunday in April and it stayed around . 

However , I hope that this winter does give some variety and I do enjoy those who take the time to explain patterns, set ups and weather vocabulary, so thank you to those who do that . 

Same happened a year later on 14th/15th April. Snowfall on the 14th and still a decent covering on the 15th. Not that I'd want that as my interest in snow pretty much vanishes by the spring equinox, but was quite something to see as I recall.

[Nights King]

1 minute ago, MP-R said:

Same happened a year later on 14th/15th April. Snowfall on the 14th and still a decent covering on the 15th. Not that I'd want that as my interest in snow pretty much vanishes by the spring equinox, but was quite something to see as I recall.

I'm happy to see the white stuff when ever it comes as im sure khodds would agree

My season of interest tends to run November to May for snow chances with extra height but it becomes a lonely quest in the west country thread come spring.

[knocker]

Fairly frequent rain showers, temp 7C and still windy gusting 30mph

[jethro]

I'm whispering this very quietly, don't want to wake the clouds up......it's not raining :-)

[Ciderwithrosie]

1 hour ago, knocker said:

Fairly frequent rain showers, temp 7C and still windy gusting 30mph

If the BBC app is correct then it will be gusty winds ( as Carol K ) would say will be around over the weekend and by Monday a North Easterly direction . That will be fun ! 

Haven't looked outside today , but it feels pretty mild  and seems bright too ( through the curtains !) 

[karlos1983]

Today will be mainly grim with a chance of hissy fits..... in the Mod Thread 

[lettice]

Lighter wind night WSW 4-8mph.
Drizzly grey morning, 2.4mm.
Around 6am winds picked up to 15- 18mph and some 25mph gusts, but back down again now.

Now 7.2c, 994.1 hPa, SW 8-10mph

[knocker]

Some very impressive Cbs around at the moment

[Dorsetbred]

Morning all, a bright start, noticebly cooler than of late @ 7.4C, drying after some early morning showers.

[ARTDEMOLE]

Showers. 5.5c.

[Andy Bown]

29 minutes ago, ARTDEMOLE said:

Showers. 5.5c.

Thought you (and Gibby probably too) would have showers judging by the sky to my W/NW.

We had this kind of set up numerous times last summer (low pressure and wind convergence) so I expect it to stay fine here until late pm.

Edited January 5, 2018 by Andy Bown

[MP-R]

11 hours ago, Nights King said:

I'm happy to see the white stuff when ever it comes as im sure khodds would agree

My season of interest tends to run November to May for snow chances with extra height but it becomes a lonely quest in the west country thread come spring.

Haha, don't get me wrong, I love snow whenever but don't actively look for it after spring starts. 

Are you a convective weather fan NK?

[karlos1983]

I would like to add some commentary to the Mad Thread, it would go like this...

there's only one thing for it........

[matt111]

19 minutes ago, karlos1983 said:

I would like to add some commentary to the Mad Thread, it would go like this...

there's only one thing for it........

Just a typical day in there.  

 

[matt111]

DRY so far today. 

First properly sunny day for what seems like weeks as well. 

[matt111]

54 minutes ago, karlos1983 said:

I would like to add some commentary to the Mad Thread, it would go like this...

there's only one thing for it........

“I like the GFS, but I also like the ECM. But which is better... there’s only one way to find out...”

Would've been appropriate yesterday. 

Edited January 5, 2018 by matt111

[festivalking]

Brrrr feeling fresher already. Down to 4.5 and lots of rain.

[festivalking]

14 hours ago, Nights King said:

 

My season of interest tends to run November to May for snow chances with extra height but it becomes a lonely quest in the west country thread come spring.

Similar here but I only hold out till March 12th... theory being if the channel islands can get snow on that date so can we. Mind you we have had snow fall in April for the last two years not that it settled

[Dorsetbred]

1 hour ago, karlos1983 said:

I would like to add some commentary to the Mad Thread, it would go like this...

there's only one thing for it........

Give it 3days until it comes within the short range, amazes me why people believe in models that are written by humans, who cant see 10days into the future, yet use use computers to exact the same ol rubbish, just quicker. KNocker has the right idea, short range thread, at least it becomes believable at that range, AND people play a lot nicer in there

[karlos1983]

9 minutes ago, Dorsetbred said:

Give it 3days until it comes within the short range, amazes me why people believe in models that are written by humans, who cant see 10days into the future, yet use use computers to exact the same ol rubbish, just quicker. KNocker has the right idea, short range thread, at least it becomes believable at that range, AND people play a lot nicer in there

I think if you want a reliable short term forecast then yes that’s the thread to go to, but if you’re on the hunt for something further out, or a general idea of what might be on the horizon, the mad thread is useful, but you have to accept there will be some large differences of opinion, and have thick skin. I enjoy the Mod thread, even the bickering, it makes me laugh out loud  sometimes ?.