Scotland/Alba weather discussion - Autumn 2020 onwards

[Sanserit]

So far today, no rain...hope that continues! High of 7.8, low of 6.3 overnight, currently 7.1 and it looks like the cloud level might lift enough to allow me switch off the dining room lights.  I live in hope in any case!

[mardatha]

Raining here already!!!!

[Benvironment]

I'm as shocked as anyone else to find that sunshine is illuminating the walls of my home this morning. That's the first time it's happened since Saturday 5th December!!

On the subject of mud and waterlogging, it's causing us real problems at work in trying to maintain path networks. I've never seen Beecraigs looking as sodden as it did last weekend. Burns in unusual places, new lagoons, new tracks, mud everywhere. The paths (especially in the country parks) come under pressure every winter of course, but it's not usually a problem until later in the season. The past two months have been horrendous though and while the weather would have caused problems in itself, coupled with an effective doubling in visitor numbers / users since Covid took hold we're seeing paths that only ever used to get waterlogged now turning into 4 inches of mud. Plus of course a lot of paths have widened / eroded by an extra metre or more due to social distancing. It's a massive challenge for outdoor recreation in Scotland - how to future-proof popular places to cope with weather & rising visitor numbers.

I've certainly changed my walking habits at home and stick mainly to the fields and moors, as the main paths up the Lomonds are just muddy motorways now. 

 

Edited December 15, 2020 by Benvironment

[mistyqueen]

Cloudy, breezy but dry. Temp 8c.  Dullsville. Ho Hum. However, it does look to improve closer to Christmas, but I'm not holding my breath.

[Mair Snaw]

Blue sky i can see blue sky... first time in what feels like weeks i can see sunshine..

Over in the mad house its wild scenes as a mega freeze unfolds intime for xmas day. 6 runs on the trot and victory is being declared.. you just know that by 7pm tonight they will all be slashing wrists and jumping off cliffs declaring winters over..❄❄❄

[Puffy MacCloud]

Having spent the first two and a bit months in hospital due to a lack of breathing, but not absence thankfully, and then the next four months shielding, I am keen to get out at any opportunity. We're therefore heading out to lunch again, and what a nice day it is for that. The sun (see previous explanation) is out, the rain has kept away and the temperature is hovering between cold and chilly. Perfect for a wee walk and a bite to eat.

Temperature 7.3deg.C, which is max for the day so far, up from a minimum of 3.1deg.C at 05:29, humidity is 90%, wind is 0 to 5mph southerly, pressure is 999.1hPa rising, there's been no rain today nor in the last 24 hours and cloud cover is 5/8.

[Sceptical]

Not a bad day, 9C, sunny and calm.

 

[Quinach]

Finally a day where outside work does not involve multiple layers of waterproofs and thermals.

Currently 7.4c, light winds and plenty of blue sky.

Annoyingly, what cloud there is is towards the south and this is preventing us getting sunshine here due to the low angle of the sun at this time of year.

Still, its bright, the skies are a lovely blue colour, and even a cracking dawn so will happily accept these conditions.

[Hawesy]

Thanks @Benvironment interesting post.

As others have said, nice day here in NE Fife too, some lovely sunshine and mild at 9c in light winds. 

Models pointing to a cooler theme next week. I would certainly welcome some drier weather and some frost and sunshine!

[Mair Snaw]

Into level 3 we go...

Sun stayed out all day here dont think that has happened in a long long time.

We also put down a deposit on a new fur baby today to pick up end of January, she is a wee beauty. Just need to gjve her a name.

 

[mardatha]

AWWWHHHH she's gorgeous!

[Puffy MacCloud]

3 hours ago, Mair Snaw said:

Just need to gjve her a name.

 

Oh good, a competition. For a snaw obsessed person I suggest you call her Tracy Snaw while she's hardly there at all and then Lotti Snaw when there's much more of her.

[edo]

6 hours ago, Mair Snaw said:

Into level 3 we go...

Sun stayed out all day here dont think that has happened in a long long time.

We also put down a deposit on a new fur baby today to pick up end of January, she is a wee beauty. Just need to gjve her a name.

 

Seen as its a she

 

Snawballs

[mistyqueen]

14 hours ago, Mair Snaw said:

Into level 3 we go...

Sun stayed out all day here dont think that has happened in a long long time.

We also put down a deposit on a new fur baby today to pick up end of January, she is a wee beauty. Just need to gjve her a name.

 

Wee cracker! So innocent, so sweet, but hiding beneath that fluffy exterior is an absolute demon. Once home, she will take over command of the property and also the best chair. And think of the fun when the wee cutie discovers the joy of curtain climbing and leaping off onto your head! Ah, the joys of being owned by a cat! 

[101_North]

Less said about the weather this morning the better! Pish!

[mistyqueen]

Oh dear, I knew I should have chopped the wood yesterday! Never mind, waterproofs will be the order of the day! Mild at 6c and light pishiness. Braw. Not.

[Stockaree]

I’m looking at the met office rainfall radar for the last six hours since 4am and I’m amazed how the worst of the rain avoids Edinburgh and then it reinvigorates once past Edinburgh , it seems to happen regularly 

[mardatha]

My cat never climbs, rarely jumps. She devotes all her energy to having teenage girl moods.

 

[Mair Snaw]

@mistyqueen we dont have any curtains in this house . 

[Penicuikblizzard]

24 minutes ago, johndunnhawthorn said:

I’m looking at the met office rainfall radar for the last six hours since 4am and I’m amazed how the worst of the rain avoids Edinburgh and then it reinvigorates once past Edinburgh , it seems to happen regularly 

That’s a good thing is it not

[blitzen]

Whatever that is in the picture, was gone on the next 15sec update!

Morning all,  aw hell,  I can't be ar..d!   

[Mair Snaw]

Its absolute filth out there today.. im gonna fire up the stove and stay inside... its still dark out at 10.30 am..

Also in kitten news we have a name. She is to be called Bella...

Oh and stay out the mad house its all on a knife edge this morning. Oh the drama of it all... just snaw for gawd sakes..

[Glaswegianblizzard]

27 minutes ago, Mair Snaw said:

Its absolute filth out there today.. im gonna fire up the stove and stay inside... its still dark out at 10.30 am..

Also in kitten news we have a name. She is to be called Bella...

Oh and stay out the mad house its all on a knife edge this morning. Oh the drama of it all... just snaw for gawd sakes..

Aye but you have to remember that most of England hasn’t seen snow since the great freeze of 1630 where people ice skated on the Thames.

[Glaswegianblizzard]

I see Yr.no are showing sub zero day time temps for Glasgow on 23rd and 24th......

[mistyqueen]

Phew! 45 minutes of log chopping there! A wee break in the rain forced me out and my timing was just right! Dark clouds coming in now. Am now relaxing with tea and peanut M&M's. Aaaaaaand breathe......