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

[Puggit]

Wind creating waves down the Liffey in Dublin - 50-60mph winds predicted all day. I need to fly home!

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Increasingly good odds of some high pressure next week - as much as I enjoy a variable climate, I love high pressure and warmth!

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Saturday - stay indoors

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My plane in to Manchester this morning had one of those moments where it sinks like a stone.

About to board on the way home and looks like it's improved...

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RTB said:

So Puggit, what's the run up to the clocks going forward looking like? I remember in 2013 the clocks had gone forward, it was still daylight at 8pm and we were completely snowed in.

Any signs of a late winter resurgence?

Sorry, as a Watford and Wales fan - been a busy day!

No signs of winter, just spring!

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Happy Equilux everyone

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glenrobbo said:

Puggit said:

Happy Equilux everyone

???? Is that some kind of beauty soap for horses?

Equal amounts of darkness and light.

Not equinox, that's when the Equator is level with the centre of the Sun. ie there's no tilt on the planet, and the sun appears directly above the equator.

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S100HP said:

Feels like we've turned a corner today...is winter done?

Most probably, BUT the long range charts continue to dangle the cold carrot in long distance, as they've done all year!!

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MentalSarcasm said:

At this time of year "long distance" might as well be Christmas.

All I'm saying is that there isn't a 0% chance of having cold

[Puggit]

Mild today as a low passes north of Scotland and drags warm air up from the SW with it. With warm Atlantic air comes cloud and some humidity.

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ST_Nuts said:

Wow what a glorious day (Devon). Actually getting a bit too warm sat in the sun

Where's the summer thread?!

Where's the summer?

Keeping an eye on next week - maybe...

[Puggit]

Very pleasant week, thanks to high pressure. BUT... the indications are high pressure will move to our west for the weekend, allowing a northerly wind. So cool conditions, but unlikely to see snow, and very unlikely to see disruptive snow.

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McGee_22 said:

It must have been over 20 in the South East on Sunday?

Wasn't even close - one of my local official stations, RAF Odiham, only recorded 13. https://www.weatherhq.co.uk/weather-station/odiham

[Puggit]

Enjoy today. Quite the shock coming up. Much cooler tomorrow.

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Getting concerned by the forecast for Algarve over the holidays. A mere 17 or 18

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A short period of northerly winds along with some precipitation from the Atlantic will bring sleet and snow this week, particularly on higher ground, Tues-Weds.

This is not an April Fool.

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skeggysteve said:

I fancy one of those weather station gadgets so has anyone got any recommendations?

Remote outside sensor with the monitor/screen inside. I've looked on Amazon but don't really know where to start.

Yes, I know this should go in the Frivolous thread!

I'd look for one that connects to your phone/tablet. I used to rate Oregon Scientific, but I'm not sure they've developed much.

The Netatmos look amazing, but don't have wind speed indicators. However, if you live in a developed area, you may not get much wind accuracy anyway!

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RicksAlfas said:

Puggit said:

The Netatmos look amazing, but don't have wind speed indicators. However, if you live in a developed area, you may not get much wind accuracy anyway!

They do look snazzy! Looks like the full weather station pack can measure your wind.
https://shop.netatmo.com/gbp_en/weatherstation.htm...

Ohhh, whyyyyy did you have to post that?!

Hoping for a good quarter of sales...

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skeggysteve said:

Not really bothered about it connecting to my phone just wanted one like this:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Oregon-Scientific-BAR206-...

Oregon are the old grandfather of weather stations. Those units show only temp and humidity - radioed in to the base station. Accurate (as long as it's out of the sun!!) and a good start

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Plenty of snow potential over next 2 days!