The wet and windy, with occasional snow, 2018/2019 thread

[micky metro]

I guess the ssw that was forecast over xmas is not going to deliver the hoped for snow/cold snap.

[Puggit]

micky metro said:

I guess the ssw that was forecast over xmas is not going to deliver the hoped for snow/cold snap.

You can never tell - it will have a marked effect somewhere, and usually it works for us. The SSW is certainly happening right now, and effects take 1-2 weeks to manifest themselves (normally more towards 2 weeks).

The fly in the ointment is this high pressure. It's poorly positioned, hence all the grey cloud. It's also hanging around and very stubborn. On the flip side, if the high migrates NE to Scandi, or NW to Greenland - we are in for a treat.

[Cold]

I can't tell if it's cold and icy outside today as it's too warm and misty to see.

[mike74]

Very frustrating when we get high pressure but no clear blue skies to go with it... instead just an endless damp grey blanket of miserableness

[ST_Nuts]

Lovely blue sky down here in Devon

[Puggit]

A snippet of good news, many of us under the grey blanket will start to see some sky. So cooler temps and frosts go with that.

The high pressure is ultra-stubborn, it's causing a cold wave to hit Greece currently. Inklings that it will move NW, providing some cold winds in around a weeks time. Not currently forecast though.

[p1stonhead]

I’m amazed at how mild it remains. Brilliant for being able to do stuff over Xmas but I wouldn’t mind a bit of the white stuff now!

[DuckAvenger]

Not that much of snow. Snowstorm expected tonight. -6°

[Puggit]

p1stonhead said:

I’m amazed at how mild it remains. Brilliant for being able to do stuff over Xmas but I wouldn’t mind a bit of the white stuff now!

A couple of cold fronts, and the winds changing from westerly to northerly over tonight/tomorrow will see a distinct change. For a short time.

The SSW is happening tomorrow - so things will start to change. As ever, an SSW is not a guarantee of cold and snow!

[Puggit]

If you want to know where the cold is, these webcams might help: https://www.webcams.travel/webcam/1294764372-Weath...

[jimmyjimjim]

Decent chance of a white new year, as it's snowing right now. -8c, too, so it's settling. And the wife wants to go shopping. Arse.

[Pericoloso]

Was this the mildest December ever ?
It hasn't been properly cold at all.

Not complaining mind.
In the south east .

[PHuzzy]

DuckAvenger said:

Not that much of snow. Snowstorm expected tonight. -6°

Where about are you DA? I'm heading out to Pyhä on the 20th Jan for a week, this next 5 days looks great for getting some decent depth to the snowpack, I'm hoping for another 40cm+ in the next 2 weeks so I can sample the Pyhä backcountry.

Glad I picked Finland now, the western Alps are looking terrible at the minute! :O

[Paul Dishman]

I'd be quite happy never to see snow in this country again

[DuckAvenger]

PHuzzy said:

Where about are you DA? I'm heading out to Pyhä on the 20th Jan for a week, this next 5 days looks great for getting some decent depth to the snowpack, I'm hoping for another 40cm+ in the next 2 weeks so I can sample the Pyhä backcountry.

Glad I picked Finland now, the western Alps are looking terrible at the minute! :O

I'm in southern Finland. I'm sure in north there'll be lots more of snow.

[Scabutz]

Paul Dishman said:

I'd be quite happy never to see snow in this country again

This is not the thread you're looking for

[Puggit]

Sat outdoors with the fire pit on. Balmy rather for NYE.

[fttm]

[quote=Puggit]Sat outdoors with the fire pit on. Balmy rather for NYE.[/quote

Good for you and Happy New Year , minus 26C currently at 6.17pm so no fire pit for us tonight

[Puggit]

Blue sky

[Paul Dishman]

Puggit said:

Blue sky

A beautiful still New Years Day down here in Devon, blue sky with some haze and bright winter sunshine.