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The Hunt for Cold continues 02/01/19


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If you're hunting for cold potential in the model output, this thread is for you. But if you'd like to look more widely at the models, please head over to the general model discussion thread.

This is a model related thread, so a general, frequent theme of the model output is a given, but it will not be strictly enforced:

Some topic drift, humorous responses etc are fine

Posts likely to lead the thread off on an entirely off topic tangent are not ok. For example (but not solely limited to): Posts entirely or mainly about Met Office, BBC or media forecasts with little or no model context, and posts solely asking for a weather forecast in a specific location.

Posts which start with something like 'I know this is off topic but ...' are not ok.

Posts which break the forum guidelines are not ok (eg trolling, troll-hunting, weather guilt tripping, overly defensive/aggressive, abusive, disrespectful to others)

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  • Location: Uckfield, Sussex
  • Location: Uckfield, Sussex
1 hour ago, MP-R said:

If it's any consolation, I started driving lessons in December 2009... yeah.

I did the direct access motorcycle course in December 2010. Failed my first test, having arrived at the test centre to be told that it would likely be cancelled due to snow on all their routes, only to have it confirmed as going ahead 5 minutes before due to go out. Promptly messed up pulling away from stationary on-road parking less than 5 minutes into the test.

 

Anyway, on a more on-topic note: I've been AWOL over the summer (being a snow junky as an ex-pat Aussie) and it appears I've got a lot of catching up to do. Anyone able to point me at a thread or two (or just send me a PM if easier!) that discusses the new models (Para & FV3 in particular, any others?) I've been seeing mentioned, and what their advantages / disadvantages might be? In particular if any of them are expected to be more accurate during the winter months and/or more accurate for our wonderfully difficult to predict island.

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  • Location: Medlock Valley, Oldham, 103 metres/337 feet ASL
  • Weather Preferences: Cold, snow, thunderstorms, warm summers not too hot.
  • Location: Medlock Valley, Oldham, 103 metres/337 feet ASL
1 hour ago, northwestsnow said:

MASSIVE upgrade on GEFS 

More members showing increased chances of snow. 

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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.

 A question for you folks when does the GFSP becomes operational?  and for all these exciting outputs I will keep my feet firmly on the ground until the Met office comes on board their  6 30 day outlook from yesterday was rather sobering 

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  • Location: Lytchett Matravers - 301 ft ASL
  • Weather Preferences: Snowy Winters, Torrential Storm Summers
  • Location: Lytchett Matravers - 301 ft ASL
3 minutes ago, syed2878 said:

 A question for you folks when does the GFSP becomes operational?  and for all these exciting outputs I will keep my feet firmly on the ground until the Met office comes on board their  6 30 day outlook from yesterday was rather sobering 

Sometime between now and March

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  • Location: Warsaw, Poland. Formerly London.
  • Weather Preferences: Four true seasons. Hot summers and cold winters.
  • Location: Warsaw, Poland. Formerly London.

Live situation across Europe at the moment. Nice chill setting in I'd say.

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  • Location: Carryduff, County Down 420ft ASL
  • Location: Carryduff, County Down 420ft ASL
29 minutes ago, nick sussex said:

According to the latest MJO forecasts by the GEFS and GFS the signal accelerates into phase 7.

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The ECMWF MJO forecast has updated I think after yesterday's erroneous data. Seem to show we're in low amplitude Phase 7 already and speedily move into low amplitude phase 8 tomorrow where it remains for a week before descending into the COD. Given the low amplitude and lack of actual time in phase 7, I don't think we're going to much help from tropical influences and are relying on the strat split downwelling and being favourable.

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  • Location: st albans
  • Location: st albans
7 minutes ago, mountain shadow said:

The ECMWF MJO forecast has updated I think after yesterday's erroneous data. Seem to show we're in low amplitude Phase 7 already and speedily move into low amplitude phase 8 tomorrow where it remains for a week before descending into the COD. Given the low amplitude and lack of actual time in phase 7, I don't think we're going to much help from tropical influences and are relying on the strat split downwelling and being favourable.

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The latest gefs bc run is much less amplified than recent output and certainly has moved towards the recent ec output - a coming together of sorts but closer to ec amplitude..... doesn’t bode well considering the high amp 7 was good for us 

be interesting to see how/if  the gefs week 2 anomoly changes now ....

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  • Location: Scouthead Oldham 295mASL
  • Location: Scouthead Oldham 295mASL
1 minute ago, bluearmy said:

The latest gefs bc run is much less amplified than recent output and certainly has moved towards the recent ec output - a coming together of sorts but closer to ec amplitude..... doesn’t bode well considering the high amp 7 was good for us 

be interesting to see how/if  the gefs week 2 anomoly changes now ....

sounds like a major setback blue ..

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  • Location: Carryduff, County Down 420ft ASL
  • Location: Carryduff, County Down 420ft ASL
5 minutes ago, northwestsnow said:

sounds like a major setback blue ..

The MJO signal could be wrong of course but even if it's right, it just means we don't have much tropical influence to aid in developing a cold spell and are reliant on polar influences from the strat split. And whilst the MJO is in phase 7 or 8 it at least is not in an unfavourable MJO phase.

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  • Location: Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex
  • Weather Preferences: Winter Snow, extreme weather, mainly sunny mild summers though.
  • Location: Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex

Worth bearing in mind also that we are heading into a period of solar grand minimums. i was reading that solar radiation has actually gone down by 0.1%, not a lot but could have an effect on our climate, I guess it dispels the claims that solar radiation is constant.

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  • Location: Canmore, AB 4296ft|North Kent 350ft|Killearn 330ft
  • Location: Canmore, AB 4296ft|North Kent 350ft|Killearn 330ft
2 minutes ago, SLEETY said:

Amazing how quick this forum changes from cold nailed on then it’s  massive downgrade,huge setback,not looking so good now etc.People who read the forum but have no knowledge of the weather must be totally confused by all this.

I have some knowledge of the weather and I’m still confused lol 

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  • Location: Netherlands close to the coast
  • Location: Netherlands close to the coast
22 minutes ago, bluearmy said:

The latest gefs bc run is much less amplified than recent output and certainly has moved towards the recent ec output - a coming together of sorts but closer to ec amplitude..... doesn’t bode well considering the high amp 7 was good for us 

be interesting to see how/if  the gefs week 2 anomoly changes now ....

Well EC took us into the COD and then back again to phase 4 and 5, so the EC has improved greatly (above is yesterday's output btw, not today's)

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  • Location: Scouthead Oldham 295mASL
  • Location: Scouthead Oldham 295mASL
1 minute ago, ArHu3 said:

Well EC took us into the COD and then back again to phase 4 and 5, so the EC has improved greatly (above is yesterday's output btw, not today's)

Must admit im getting confused by the MJO at the moment Artur..

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1 minute ago, SLEETY said:

Amazing how quick this forum changes from cold nailed on then it’s  massive downgrade,huge setback,not looking so good now etc.People who read the forum but have no knowledge of the weather must be totally confused by all this.

As a newbie with no understanding of the weather, this forum reminds me of a movie plot. Lots of ups and downs, happiness, sadness, sheer horror, and mystery... it's emotional! I have aged irreparably trying to follow the storyline, and I still have no idea if we are in a good or bad place compared to the last few days. But its a pleasure to ride this crazy train with you all and thanks for your informed writing. cheers!

 

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  • Location: Brighton (currently)
  • Location: Brighton (currently)
Just now, northwestsnow said:

Must admit im getting confused by the MJO at the moment Artur..

I think most of us don't know whether we are coming or going with it thanks to its swings and the difference from GFS and ECM.

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  • Location: NorthWest Central London, United Kingdom
  • Weather Preferences: Cold and Snowy Winters, Hot and Sunny Summers - Never Mild!
  • Location: NorthWest Central London, United Kingdom

Not worth bothering worrying over model forecasts of the MJO.

Not until this SSW is done and finished, I am taking everything with a lorry-full of salt! :oldp:

~mpkio2~

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  • Location: Scouthead Oldham 295mASL
  • Location: Scouthead Oldham 295mASL
1 minute ago, karyo said:

I think most of us don't know whether we are coming or going with it thanks to its swings and the difference from GFS and ECM.

Absolutely K ..

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  • Location: Kings Norton, West Midlands
  • Weather Preferences: Thunderstorms, Cold & Snowy
  • Location: Kings Norton, West Midlands
3 minutes ago, karlos1983 said:

It’s actually hilarious at times I’m not sure how people manage with more serious life issues if a weather pattern brings them up and down so quickly!

Don't get me wrong I want cold weather as much as anyone on this thread, but taking each model output as godpel is actual Madness and will send one crazy

Looking forward to the 12z, this is a very interesting period of model watching! Also the EC monthly updates this evening, could be quite telling as things have progressed somewhat since Monday up top. 

I think that's the same with any hobby though, particularly sport. We all get angry when our favourite football team loses, but it means absolutely nothing to us in the grand scheme of things. A passion fuels passion at the end of the day. 

Lets hope for a stonking 12z otherwise I will throw a wobbly. 

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  • Location: Wirral, Merseyside
  • Weather Preferences: Snow & Thunderstorms
  • Location: Wirral, Merseyside
4 minutes ago, karlos1983 said:

It’s actually hilarious at times I’m not sure how people manage with more serious life issues if a weather pattern brings them up and down so quickly!

Don't get me wrong I want cold weather as much as anyone on this thread, but taking each model output as godpel is actual Madness and will send one crazy

Looking forward to the 12z, this is a very interesting period of model watching! Also the EC monthly updates this evening, could be quite telling as things have progressed somewhat since Monday up top. 

The forum should just be called Swings & Roundabouts.

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  • Location: North East Cotswolds, 232m, 761feet ASL
  • Location: North East Cotswolds, 232m, 761feet ASL

All I want to see is consistency in back to back runs - up to 10 days anyway. So if the 12z follows the 6z we’ll have a happy forum I imagine. 

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