Scotland/Alba Regional Weather Discussion - 16/01/2018 Onwards

[Benvironment]

Yep it went strange up here too..........but it's finished now, all too soon.

[Norrance]

A graupel/wet snow mix now here. 1.1C.

[chemikal]

3 minutes ago, frogesque said:

Don't know but it went from orange through red to a silly violet Colorado. Getting dark now.

Possibly just a red sunset above thin cloud but it was really weird.

Similar here. The fake sun is courtesy of a ball light from Ikea. ?

[mistyqueen]

Horizontal rain up here, snaw disappearing fast! We have reached the heady temperature of 4.4c and we've had a 40.8mph blast of wind. So, back to normal for Skye then!

[Benvironment]

0.3C here, but that is definitely drizzle rather than snizzle falling from the sky

[Sawel]

Started snowing properly 15 mins ago

 

[BurntFishTrousers]

1 hour ago, frogesque said:

Sleety rain stuff through here but a weird orangy red coloured sky. Anyone else?

Grangemouth.

[Hawesy]

13 minutes ago, Sawel said:

Started snowing properly 15 mins ago

 

Different world, plain rain down here in the Ferry. Obviously now it’s raining getting the precipitation isn’t a problem, it’s quite wet out! 

[JamesM]

Drizzle and low cloud.

A great few days. I have not far off 23cms which is the most I've had in years.

 

[MildCarlilse]

Earlier.Also saw the red hue the sky adopted,was waiting on a sonic boom from an asteroid.

 

[Guest]

well that was fun, thought I would take a drive to the nearest shop for some beer and blimey its smashing it down with big fat flakes. I don't pick up my 4x4 until Friday so the drive back was a bit tricky..

 

[ciel]

I must live in one of the few current snow-free areas in Scotland. The radar indicated there might have been some white stuff falling this afternoon - but no - all is green and brown, around here. Just ventured to the wood shed to stock up on the evening log supply and a fine drizzle is falling.

However, spent last night in Glasgow, visiting rels, and the journey home this afternoon was slow and extremely unpleasant. Heavy snow on leaving Glasgow around mid-day until the Perthshire section of the A9, followed by a light flurry of wet stuff in Dundee. According to the car, temp varied from -3C - 0C along the route. There were many gritters on duty, though, which obviated possible major traffic problems.

0C here at present with little wind.  Overcast.

 

[grifter]

Light misty type rain here after what looks like quite a decent fall this afternoon, was in Lanarkshire over weekend, quite a depth they have there and hairy driving; was another inch or so fell when I was over there. Almost got stuck getting back here up the final little steep hill!

[doctormog]

6 minutes ago, ciel said:

I must live in one of the few current snow-free areas in Scotland. The radar indicated there might have been some white stuff falling this afternoon - but no - all is green and brown, around here. Just ventured to the wood shed to stock up on the evening log supply and a fine drizzle is falling.

However, spent last night in Glasgow, visiting rels, and the journey home this afternoon was slow and extremely unpleasant. Heavy snow on leaving Glasgow around mid-day until the Perthshire section of the A9, followed by a light flurry of wet stuff in Dundee. According to the car, temp varied from -3C - 0C along the route. There were many gritters on duty, though, which obviated possible major traffic problems.

0C here at present with little wind.  Overcast.

 

You mustn’t be too far away from some form of precipitation http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/local/webcams/cairnomount/ 

Here in Aberdeen city things are similiar to the picture in the Ferry. Rain.

[ciel]

12 minutes ago, doctormog said:

You mustn’t be too far away from some form of precipitation http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/local/webcams/cairnomount/ 

Here in Aberdeen city things are similiar to the picture in the Ferry. Rain.

I haven't stepped outside again, but peering through the window.....still light drizzle.

That particular webcam you linked to pictures the northern snow-gate on the Cairn. There was another webcam on the southern gate at Clattering Brig, but I haven't been able to be able to access it recently. It might be out of order at the moment.

[doctormog]

For some reason I had it in my head that that camera was on the south side but now when I think about it, it’s not!

[biggreyface]

Ahhh drizzle how i missed you 

Seriously what a week this has been  I've only been a member on netweather since 2013 and I've never witnessed this thread buzzing like it has this week. absolutely brilliant with the commentary and the photos  and of course the Scottish banter.

Hopefully it will be the same again in 2 weeks time .I'm going back to work now to get some much needed rest 

[Daniel*]

30 minutes ago, biggreyface said:

Ahhh drizzle how i missed you 

Seriously what a week this has been  I've only been a member on netweather since 2013 and I've never witnessed this thread buzzing like it has this week. absolutely brilliant with the commentary and the photos  and of course the Scottish banter.

Hopefully it will be the same again in 2 weeks time .I'm going back to work now to get some much needed rest 

Been a joy to read the posts and see photos despite sense of unfairness probably the best regional on netweather don’t tell SE lot.  Bit of a rapid thaw imminent. Sad.

I notice a short, sweet, northerly incursion for Friday has upgraded. A 36hr cold snap with a decent chance of snow temps a better direction for @More Snow and @Northernlights those more east who’ve missed out.

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Edited January 21, 2018 by Daniel*

[Norrance]

Back to graupel here. Leaving a slushy cover on clear bits but softening the little lying snow we have. 0.7C.

[Norrance]

Yesterday's Dsrs satellite photo shows Scotland's snow cover. North Angus Aberdeenshire and bits of Moray sticking out along with some extreme coastal fringes and the Southern Outer Hebrides.

 

 

[Scottish-Irish Skier]

And it's all turned back tae standard Scottish pish again. Dreich drizzle and drip drip.

Right, when's the next cauld snap due?

[shuggee]

1 hour ago, biggreyface said:

Ahhh drizzle how i missed you 

Seriously what a week this has been  I've only been a member on netweather since 2013 and I've never witnessed this thread buzzing like it has this week. absolutely brilliant with the commentary and the photos  and of course the Scottish banter.

Hopefully it will be the same again in 2 weeks time .I'm going back to work now to get some much needed rest 

 

1 hour ago, Daniel* said:

Been a joy to read the posts and see photos despite sense of unfairness probably the best regional on netweather don’t tell SE lot.  Bit of a rapid thaw imminent. Sad.

I notice a short, sweet, northerly incursion for Friday has upgraded. A 36hr cold snap with a decent chance of snow temps a better direction for @More Snow and @Northernlights those more east who’ve missed out.

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46 pages in fewer than six days. It's been fun!

[Daniel*]

19 minutes ago, shuggee said:

 

46 pages in fewer than six days. It's been fun!

Even the Ireland thread awoke from deep slumber, never seen it so busy! It’s been hard keeping up with it all, we were all getting excited over some wet snow today in SE pathetic, I’m sure you folk wouldn’t bat an eyelid.  

I don’t feel you lot especially will have to wait especially long, next week by and large isn’t looking overly mild the weekend is and more benign conditions look to take hold, I can’t see this being a lengthy stretch. This winter the big theme has for mild periods modelled to get smaller and smaller, I feel next cold spell will pop up short notice, winter is far from done it’s just got going especially in Scotland. While I’d say it’s been a pretty ‘meh’ winter for me so far and us southerners, there’s something different about this winter you can just feel it. 

Edited January 21, 2018 by Daniel*

[Polar Gael]

An absolutely epic weekend. Further 5cm of snow on Friday, arctic air and perfect alpine conditions for sledging on Saturday - which was an ice day, too. Hardly a breath of wind. Overnight minimum of -7.9C and further snaw today, starting just before 1pm and giving a further 2cm before turning to cauld snizzle/drizzle/wintry mix though still sub-zero. Currently -1.0C/-2C and has just turned back to snaw again. A magical week for the wee folk (and for us big weans).  Some snaps of the highlights attached. I don't think this winter's done. Plenty more in the snaw tank yet. 

Edited January 21, 2018 by Polar Gael

[Guest]

Well what a bloody week that was... most of us have seen some snow, some of you lucky buggers have seen an absolute once in a lifetime Westerly. and although only getting 1cm at the max its been brilliant to see the buzz in here and the photos have been great to see. so now I may pop back into the nut house thread to when the next cold and snaw is coming, may even stir things up while I'm in there...

Edited January 21, 2018 by Guest