Monday 31 October 2011

The bed of the Garry---no shortage of nice smooth boulders!

MONDAY 31st OCTOBER----EVENING

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HEADLINES @ 1630Hrs
A cloudy, breezy day, with virtually no sunshine. On the credit side, there's been very little rain & the thermometer has reached a very mild 15.1.    At 1300Hrs, Kinloss on the Moray Firth reached 19, a respectable figure for July (caused by moist S. winds descending from off the Cairngorms )

THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
A band of rain will move across later this evening, clearing later in the night. In the clearer conditions behind the front, temperatures are expected to fall to a low of 6 or 7.

TUESDAY
A rather fresher day, with broken cloud & some sunshine. Maximum temperature around 11 or 12.   A good day for a visit to the East Coast, which should get the lion's share of the sunshine.

MONDAY 31st OCTOBER

THIS MORNING'S READINGS
The only online weather service using data recorded in Pitlochry. The data presented below comes from standard Met Office equipment. However, I also make use of an Automatic Weather Station.
Temperature at obs. time today 0900               VERY MILD13.9
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)13.9
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)10.0
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)9.7
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)1.4
Barometer at observation time today1004mbs
Wind at observation time todaySE4
This month’s highest temperature to date16.7
This month’s lowest temperature to date0.6
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to daten/a
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE99.8mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES OCTOBER
Avg. max. temperature11.9Long term avg. rainfall106
Avg min. temperature4.8Wettest month178
Record high temperature18.6Driest month14
Record low temperature-5.7

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HEADLINES @ 0900Hrs
The mild theme continues & I'm sure I will be reporting a warmer than normal October in the month's summary out tomorrow.  If you feel like some sunshine & temperatures up to 18 today, why not try the southern shores of the Moray Firth, from Inverness to Elgin? ----a particularly favoured area in today's conditions.


PITLOCHRY TODAY
Often rather cloudy, with a little rain on occasions, but there should also be some drier, brighter spells too. Very mild, with a moderate to fresh southerly breeze & a maximum temperature of 15--well above average.

THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
Some rain spreading from the west, but clearing before dawn. Minimum temperature falling in the clearer conditions following the rain, to around 6.

TUESDAY
Looks like a dry day, with some sunshine, though feeling fresher. Particularly nice on the East Coast.

Sunday 30 October 2011

SUNDAY 30th OCTOBER----EVENING

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HEADLINES @ 1800hrs
Just about as pleasant a day as they can get in late October. Maximum temperature 12.9, but some rain due anytime now!

THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
A belt of rain arriving at around 1800H.  Further occasional rain likely during the period. Very mild indeed, lowest about 10.

MONDAY
A very mild day, but rather breezy. Mostly rather cloudy, with some occasional rain, though drier, brighter interludes as well. Highest temperature around 14.

SUNDAY 30th OCTOBER ( NOW ON G.M.T.)

THIS MORNING'S READINGS
The only online weather service using data recorded in Pitlochry. The data presented below comes from standard Met Office equipment. However, I also make use of an Automatic Weather Station.
Temperature at obs. time today 090010.1
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)11.6
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)8.4
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)5.0
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)6.8mms
Barometer at observation time today1007mbs
Wind at observation time todayS2
This month’s highest temperature to date16.7
This month’s lowest temperature to date0.6
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to daten/a
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE98.4mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES OCTOBER
Avg. max. temperature11.9Long term avg. rainfall106
Avg min. temperature4.8Wettest month178
Record high temperature18.6Driest month14
Record low temperature-5.7

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HEADLINES @ 0830GMT
Not only mild, but lighter this morning.( Makes you wonder about plans to alter the time system across the U.K.)  Ben Vrackie summit is clear, but a band of mist lies below.

PITLOCHRY TODAY
Generally rather cloudy, though some brighter patches. Dry for most, if not all of the time. Winds moderate from the S.W. & above-average maximum temperatures at around 13 (18 in London today )

THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
A mild, mostly cloudy night, with perhaps a few patches of light rain or drizzle. Lowest temperature 8.

MONDAY
A very mild day, with moderate or fresh S.W. winds. Rather cloudy, with perhaps a few patches of light rain. Late in the day, a more definite rain band should cross the area from the west. Top temperature up to 13 or 14.

Saturday 29 October 2011

The Garry----river of stones & pebbles. Note the Bungee-Jumping equipment beneath the bridge.

SATURDAY 29th OCTOBER----EVENING

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HEADLINES @ 1830Hrs
Overall, an unsettled day, short on sunshine. Some dry spells, but always a lot of cloud around, with a few heavy outbreaks of rain. Maximum temperature 11.6,  Rainfall since 0900Hrs, 3.7mms.   Should be better tomorrow!

THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
Following a recent belt of showery rain, it should now begin to dry out with a few clear intervals overnight & just, perhaps, an odd shower. Minimum temperature about 8.

SUNDAY
Apart from a small risk of a light shower, it should be a mostly dry day with some bright intervals. It will continue mild, with temperatures up to 12.

SATURDAY 29th OCTOBER

THIS MORNING'S READINGS
The only online weather service using data recorded in Pitlochry. The data presented below comes from standard Met Office equipment. However, I also make use of an Automatic Weather Station.
Temperature at obs. time today 090010.9
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)11.3
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)3.5
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)1.7
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)4.4mms
Barometer at observation time today1009mbs
Wind at observation time todaySE4
This month’s highest temperature to date16.7
This month’s lowest temperature to date0.6
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to daten/a
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE91.6mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES OCTOBER
Avg. max. temperature11.9Long term avg. rainfall106
Avg min. temperature4.8Wettest month178
Record high temperature18.6Driest month14
Record low temperature-5.7

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HEADLINES @ 0900Hrs
Overcast, with light rain, but mild. A changeable weekend ahead, with Sunday likely to be the better day.

PITLOCHRY TODAY
Mainly cloudy, with occasional rain, but some dry intervals too, especially later. There are likely to be much greater rainfall totals in  areas west of Pitlochry.It will be very mild today, maximum temperatures reaching 12 or 13 degrees. Winds will be moderate from the south.

THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
Generally dry, though isolated showers are possible. Staying rather cloudy. Temperatures holding up at about 8 or 9, with moderate S.W. winds.

SUNDAY
Cloudy for much of the time, though perhaps just a few brighter intervals. Mainly dry weather is now expected, as fronts appear weaker, with rain less likely to affect the more central & eastern areas until well after dark. remaining mild.

Friday 28 October 2011

FRIDAY 28th OCTOBER----EVENING

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HEADLINES @ 1900Hrs
Dry all day, but rather disappointing with regard to sunshine amounts. The maximum temperature was 11.3.

THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
There may be small amounts of rain during the next hour or so, otherwise the main rain area is expected to arrive late evening, continuing on & off for much of the night. Areas further west will get the largest totals. Temperatures should hold up at about 8. The breeze will pick up as the evening goes on.

WEEKEND
Reasonably mild for late October, with winds from S or SW. Rather a lot of cloud for much of the time, with very limited brightness. Rain never too far away, though Sunday morning may stay mainly dry. The wettest weather always in the west, drier to the east & south-east of Pitlochry.

FRIDAY 28th OCTOBER

THIS MORNING'S READINGS
The only online weather service using data recorded in Pitlochry. The data presented below comes from standard Met Office equipment. However, I also make use of an Automatic Weather Station.
Temperature at obs. time today 08303.6
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)11.2
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)2.1
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)-1.5
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)trace
Barometer at observation time today1015mbs
Wind at observation time todayN1
This month’s highest temperature to date16.7
This month’s lowest temperature to date0.6
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to daten/a
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE87.2mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES OCTOBER
Avg. max. temperature11.9Long term avg. rainfall106
Avg min. temperature4.8Wettest month178
Record high temperature18.6Driest month14
Record low temperature-5.7

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HEADLINES @0830 Hrs
A rather cold start, following a ground frost. However, this site has not yet had an air frost in October & prospects now of getting one are virtually nil.  Looking good for today, so make the best of it, as weekend prospects point to unsettled conditions with rain never too far away (& often right on the doorstep ).  Check the RAIN TODAY link.

PITLOCHRY TODAY
A dry day in prospect, with broken cloud & sunshine at times. Probably more high cloud around by evening, as well as some increase in the SW breeze. Maximum temperature 11.

THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
Cloud increasing, with rain setting in later in the evening & persisting for much of the night, keeping temperatures up at about 9.

WEEKEND
SATURDAY---Cloudy & mild with rain at times. Temperatures up to 13.   SUNDAY---After a dry start, further rain seems likely to spread in later. Remaining mild & breezy.  Always more rain further west.

Thursday 27 October 2011

THURSDAY 27th OCTOBER----EVENING

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HEADLINES @ 1830Hrs
Rather cloudy, with a few nuisance-value showers this morning. This afternoon saw cloud thinning, lifting & breaking to give some pleasant sunny intervals. There was a rewarding vista at Queen's View this afternoon, with very good visibility & the trees looked beautiful in their Autumn colourings. Today's highest temperature was 11.2


THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
Just the chance of a light evening shower, but that apart, it should be dry throughout, with some clear spells. It is likely to be quite chilly by dawn, with air temperatures down to about 3 or 4 with local ground frost & mist bands in the valley bottoms & slopes.

FRIDAY
Dry & bright with some sunshine, though starting cold. Highest temperature around 11.

THURSDAY 27th OCTOBER

THIS MORNING'S READINGS
The only online weather service using data recorded in Pitlochry. The data presented below comes from standard Met Office equipment. However, I also make use of an Automatic Weather Station.
Temperature at obs. time today 08308.4
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)12.8
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)5.9
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)3.8
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)0.4mms
Barometer at observation time today1003mbs
Wind at observation time todaySE3
This month’s highest temperature to date16.7
This month’s lowest temperature to date0.6
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to daten/a
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE87.2mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES OCTOBER
Avg. max. temperature11.9Long term avg. rainfall106
Avg min. temperature4.8Wettest month178
Record high temperature18.6Driest month14
Record low temperature-5.7

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HEADLINES @ 0830Hrs
Cloudy at present & a few spits in the wind. Not just as cold as yesterday at this time. We haven't actually had an air frost yet, which is unusual for this stage in October.

PITLOCHRY TODAY
Broken cloud, with sunny intervals, but more cloudy spells also likely when there could be the odd shower. A moderate breeze from the south & highest temperature around 12.

THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
Any showers dying out to give dry conditions with breaks in the cloud. It is likely to be a rather cold night, with minimum temperature around 4, with perhaps a slight ground frost & valley mist patches & hillside cloud bands.

FRIDAY
A dry, bright day, with a fresh southerly breeze & highest temperature close to 11.

Wednesday 26 October 2011

Limited amounts of water in the River Garry, as seen from the B8019 bridge.

WEDNESDAY 26th OCTOBER----EVENING

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HEADLINES @ 1815Hrs
It was a cloudy start when I left Pitlochry, but south of Dunkeld, broken skies & bright sunshine took over. Auchterarder & Dunblane were fine & sunny, but by Callander, cloud had begun to increase. The Trossachs were rather cloudy, but with a few light showers around.  The journey home via Lochearnhead, Killin & Aberfeldy, saw rather cloudy skies, with a few well-scattered light showers.  Pitlochry rainfall up to 1815 was 0.3mms, while the maximum temperature was 12.8.

THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
Still a few showers around the area, but likely dying out later on, with some clear spells overnight. Lowest temperature around 4 or 5. Possibly a ground frost & some mist bands around valley bottoms & sides by morning.

THURSDAY
Not a bad day, with broken cloud & sunny intervals. Perhaps the odd shower around the area. Top temperatures close to 12.

WEDNESDAY 26th OCTOBER

THIS MORNING'S READINGS
The only online weather service using data recorded in Pitlochry. The data presented below comes from standard Met Office equipment. However, I also make use of an Automatic Weather Station.
Temperature at obs. time today 08156.0
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)12.5
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)3.4
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)-1.2
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)4.3mms
Barometer at observation time today996mbs
Wind at observation time todaycalm
This month’s highest temperature to date16.7
This month’s lowest temperature to date0.6
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to daten/a
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE86.8mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES OCTOBER
Avg. max. temperature11.9Long term avg. rainfall106
Avg min. temperature4.8Wettest month178
Record high temperature18.6Driest month14
Record low temperature-5.7

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HEADLINES @ 0815Hrs
A colder start than for some days. There has also been a little rain from showers earlier on. The month's rainfall total to date is gradually approaching near-normal levels. Worth checking the RAIN TODAY  link,  because the theme is scattered sharpish showers for today.  (I'm taking my chances in the Trossachs---umbrella at the ready! )

PITLOCHRY TODAY
At least some breaks in the cloud today, with even a few sunny intervals.  It should be dry for a lot of the time, but one or two possibly sharp showers are also expected. Maximum temperatures around 11 or 12, with light to moderate S or SW breezes.

THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
Partly cloudy, with perhaps the odd shower still around at first.  Dry for much of the time, with some clear spells likely, which will allow temperatures to fall to around 4 or 5.

THURSDAY
Partly cloudy, with only a little sunshine expected. Quite a risk of getting several showers, though as ever in these situations, a few spots may be lucky & miss most of them.

Tuesday 25 October 2011

TUESDAY 25th OCTOBER----EVENING

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HEADLINES @ 1900Hrs
Much less rain than originally expected in our area today. There were only 3.1mms, all of this fairly early in the morning.   I was amazed to see BBC 1 (SCOTLAND ) still predicting a wet afternoon over our area on their 1330H broadcast, when it had already been dry for over 2 hours.   Top temperature today was 12.5.

THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
A dry period, with some breaking of the cloud sheet with time. Rather colder than recent nights, with the lowest value down to around 6 or 7.

WEDNESDAY
It should be a much more cheerful day, weatherwise, with broken cloud, some sunny intervals,mostly dry, but just the chance of an odd shower. Top temperatures should be around 11.

TUESDAY 25th OCTOBER

THIS MORNING'S READINGS
The only online weather service using data recorded in Pitlochry. The data presented below comes from standard Met Office equipment. However, I also make use of an Automatic Weather Station.
Temperature at obs. time today 083011.1
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)11.9
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)10.0
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)8.8
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)11.0mms
Barometer at observation time today993mbs
Wind at observation time todaySE4
This month’s highest temperature to date16.7
This month’s lowest temperature to date0.6
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to daten/a
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE82.5mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES OCTOBER
Avg. max. temperature11.9Long term avg. rainfall106
Avg min. temperature4.8Wettest month178
Record high temperature18.6Driest month14
Record low temperature-5.7

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HEADLINES @ 0830Hrs
Overcast, breezy , mild & wet at present.  For the first time in weeks, may I cautiously say--go WEST for the best of what's going today & avoid going northeast.

PITLOCHRY TODAY
Overcast throughout, with some spells of moderate& occasionally heavy rain, especially this morning. The rain should become less persistent & lighter during the afternoon, with the odd drier spell. Breezy from the S.E.with a top temperature of 12.

THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
Becoming mainly dry, with some breaks in the cloud sheet overnight. A lower minimum temperature than recently, down to about 6, with winds moderating.

WEDNESDAY
Some dry, bright weather around for a pleasant change. Winds lighter, with highest temperature around 12.

Monday 24 October 2011

THE SITE OF PITLOCHRY BUNGEE-JUMPING

MONDAY 24th OCTOBER----EVENING

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HEADLINES @ 1730Hrs
It remained cloudy throughout, but all the rain that fell, (only 2.4mms), was confined to the morning. The top temperature was 11.9 degrees, still a little above the late October average.


THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
Much of this period will remain cloudy, breezy & mild, with the minimum no lower than about 9. Late in the night, there are likely to be some outbreaks of rain, the start of quite a wet spell.

TUESDAY
Overcast & windy, with periods of rain, as a very slow-moving front hangs about over our area for much of the day. The Met Office expects some of this rain to be heavy & persistent, giving significant totals.
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MONDAY 24th OCTOBER

THIS MORNING'S READINGS
The only online weather service using data recorded in Pitlochry. The data presented below comes from standard Met Office equipment. However, I also make use of an Automatic Weather Station.
Temperature at obs. time today 090011.0
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)12.0
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)7.5
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)4.2
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)3.8mms
Barometer at observation time today995mbs
Wind at observation time todaySE4
This month’s highest temperature to date16.7
This month’s lowest temperature to date0.6
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to daten/a
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE71.5mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES OCTOBER
Avg. max. temperature11.9Long term avg. rainfall106
Avg min. temperature4.8Wettest month178
Record high temperature18.6Driest month14
Record low temperature-5.7

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HEADLINES @ 0900Hrs
A wet start, but that shouldn't last long.  Having said that, it would appear that a few parts of Britain may get as much as 100mms of rain today (Cornwall, Pembroke & parts of N. Ireland ).  We are set to land a fair amount of rain ourselves tomorrow.

PITLOCHRY TODAY
Some early rain, then becoming dry, with some cloud breaks, though still often rather cloudy. Breezy, but temperatures above normal at around 14.

THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
Dry for most of the period, but another band of rain spreading into the area from the south late in the night. Remaining breezy, but the night will be very mild for the time of year.

TUESDAT
An unsettled day, with some rather heavy & persistent rain likely. Maximum temperature down a bit on today's at 11 or 12.

Sunday 23 October 2011

SUNDAY 23rd OCTOBER----EVENING

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HEADLINES @1830Hrs
Morning was the better part of the day. During the afternoon, cloud lowered with some outbreaks of rain, especially around 1700 to 1800Hrs. The actual total of rain wasn't great, however--1.8mms from 0900H to 1830H.  Today's top temperature was 12.0.

THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
Perhaps a little more rain to come at first this evening, though this shouldn't amount to much.  Most of the night will be mainly dry & cloudy & it will stay mild (lowest temp. about 9. )

MONDAY
A good start to the working week, with dry weather, broken cloud & some sunny intervals. A brisk S.E. breeze is expected & highest temperatures should reach 13.

SUNDAY 23rd OCTOBER

THIS MORNING'S READINGS
The only online weather service using data recorded in Pitlochry. The data presented below comes from standard Met Office equipment. However, I also make use of an Automatic Weather Station.
Temperature at obs. time today 0830Hrs8.3
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)11.8
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)8.0
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)5.0
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)1.7mms
Barometer at observation time today999mbs
Wind at observation time todaySE2
This month’s highest temperature to date16.7
This month’s lowest temperature to date0.6
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to daten/a
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE67.7mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES OCTOBER
Avg. max. temperature11.9Long term avg. rainfall106
Avg min. temperature4.8Wettest month178
Record high temperature18.6Driest month14
Record low temperature-5.7

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HEADLINES @0830Hrs
A pleasant start to the day. Much of Britain is in for a mild day & London should make 19. There will, however, be some rain around, with the largest falls in Western Scotland. Pitlochry may escape with relatively little, but it's a tricky call on this one!

PITLOCHRY TODAY
The morning will start bright & dry. However, cloud will tend to increase from the south, followed by some rain during the afternoon, though most of this should be light. It will again be mild, with maximum temperature approaching 13 degrees. Becoming breezy.

THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
Any remaining rain should die out during the first part of the evening & the rest of the time should be dry. It will continue mild & breezy, with a minimum of 9.

MONDAY
A good start to the new working week, with a mainly dry, bright day ahead. It is still expected to be mild & breezy, top temperature around 12.

Saturday 22 October 2011

SATURDAY 22nd OCTOBER----EVENING

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HEADLINES @ 1700Hrs
A good example again today of an east/west divide (with Pitlochry in the middle ).  Very little in the way of rain here, but persistently cloudy or overcast, with always spits of drizzle in the air & rather more than that early afternoon. Staying mild, however, at 11.8 maximum.

THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
Rather more in the way of rain spreading in this evening & only clearing later in the night.  Minimum temperature about 8.

SUNDAY
Starting dry tomorrow, but with a spell of rain from early afternoon until mid-evening.  Mild again, with a high of around 13.

SATURDAY 22nd OCTOBER

THIS MORNING'S READINGS
The only online weather service using data recorded in Pitlochry. The data presented below comes from standard Met Office equipment. However, I also make use of an Automatic Weather Station.
Temperature at obs. time today 090011.5
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)13.3
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)9.3
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)8.2
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)3.1mms
Barometer at observation time today1007mbs
Wind at observation time todaySSE5
This month’s highest temperature to date16.7
This month’s lowest temperature to date0.6
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to daten/a
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE66.0mms
 
AVERAGES & EXTREMES OCTOBER
Avg. max. temperature11.9Long term avg. rainfall106
Avg min. temperature4.8Wettest month178
Record high temperature18.6Driest month14
Record low temperature-5.7

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HEADLINES @ 0900Hrs
Yesterday, Lossiemouth was the warmest place in the U.K. at 17.  Remember the comments yesterday about more rain to be found further west, well Tyndrum received 28mms (2100H to 2100H ). There is likely to be a similar theme today: for the most low cloud & highest rainfall totals--go west. For a chance of brighter skies & the least rain, go east & south east.

PITLOCHRY TODAY
Much of the morning should just about stay dry, but it will be mostly rather cloudy. Around lunchtime, another area of rain is due to arrive from the s.w.probably lasting on & off for the rest of the day. Much of the rain should be light, just occasionally moderate, but the cloud base is likely to lower to cover the hills. It will be breezy, but mild, at around 12.

THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
Rain continuing for some hours, but dying out during the night. Minimum temperature 9.

SUNDAY
A dry, bright morning, though possibly some further rain as the afternoon goes on. Staying mild.

Friday 21 October 2011

A clump of rhododendrons growing well at quite a high altitude---not the usual kind of environment for them to thrive.

FRIDAY 21st OCTOBER----EVENING

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HEADLINES @ 1700Hrs
On the positive side, it has been a very mild day for the time of year, maximum temperature 13.3.  However, the morning, especially, was overcast with persistent light rain & drizzle. Some improvement has been in evidence this afternnon. The rainfall total 0900h to 1700H was 1.8mms. (It does not take a lot of rain to make a day miserable! )

THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
Skies remaining cloudy. There is expected to be another spell of light rain or drizzle during this evening, though probably very little overnight.  Staying mild, with lows of around 10.

WEEKEND
Saturday is likely to stay mainly cloudy & at times overcast. There are likely to be some spells of rain & drizzle, mostly light, but there may also be some drier periods too. It will again be mild.
Sunday should start dry, but rain will spread from the south later. Becoming windy.

FRIDAY 21st OCTOBER

THIS MORNING'S READINGS
The only online weather service using data recorded in Pitlochry. The data presented below comes from standard Met Office equipment. However, I also make use of an Automatic Weather Station.
Temperature at obs. time today 09009.3
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)      At 0900H today9.3
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)      At 0900H yesterday1.5
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)-0.1
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)2.3mms
Barometer at observation time today1010mbs
Wind at observation time todaySSE1
This month’s highest temperature to date16.7
This month’s lowest temperature to date0.6
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to daten/a
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE62.9mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES OCTOBER
Avg. max. temperature11.9Long term avg. rainfall106
Avg min. temperature4.8Wettest month178
Record high temperature18.6Driest month14
Record low temperature-5.7

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HEADLINES @ 0900Hrs
A lot of rain in the west today. Very little rain close to the East Coast. A set- up that tells us winds are in the west & frontal systems are near at hand.  Don't get carried away by the odd patch of blue sky at present!

PITLOCHRY TODAY
Mainly cloudy throughout. There will be rain from time to time, though most of it will be light & patchy. There may be some dry spells too. It will be mild & breezy, with highest temperatures close to 12.

THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
Mild & breezy, with perhaps an occasional patch of light rain or drizzle. Lowest temperature close to a very mild 10.

WEEKEND
The emphasis on unsettled conditions.  On the positive side, it will be mild, but it will often be cloudy, with rain never too far away. Winds will generally be on the brisk side, from between S & SW.

Thursday 20 October 2011

THURSDAY 20th OCTOBER----EVENING

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HEADLINES @ 1845Hrs
A cold, but dry, bright morning went downhill during the afternoon, with the approach of fronts from the Atlantic.  Today's highest temperature was 8, while 1.9mms of rain fell up to 1845Hrs.

THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
A cloudy night throughout, with mainly light rain, though with a few patches of moderate rain on occasions.  The temperature at 0900Hrs this morning,  (1.5), will statistically prove to be the 24Hr minimum temperature for the 21st, but in reality, the night ahead will be relatively mild.

FRIDAY
Pitlochry, as is not uncommon, will be on the border of an east/ west split tomorrow.  Travel into the mountainous areas further west & you are likely to find low cloud & long spells of moderate & sometimes heavy rain.  Travel east or south east & any rain is likely to be mainly light & patchy, with perhaps some dry & brighter spells.  Pitlochry is likely to be mainly cloudy, with spells of rain, mostly light or moderate in intensity. It should, however, be milder than today at around 11.

THURSDAY 20th OCTOBER

THIS MORNING'S READINGS
The only online weather service using data recorded in Pitlochry. The data presented below comes from standard Met Office equipment. However, I also make use of an Automatic Weather Station.
Temperature at obs. time today 09001.5
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)8.5
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)0.6
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)-1.8
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)1.0mms
Barometer at observation time today1022mbs
Wind at observation time todaycalm
This month’s highest temperature to date16.7
This month’s lowest temperature to date   (Lowest to date)0.6
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to daten/a
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE60.6mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES OCTOBER
Avg. max. temperature11.9Long term avg. rainfall106
Avg min. temperature4.8Wettest month178
Record high temperature18.6Driest month14
Record low temperature-5.7

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HEADLINES @ 0900Hrs
Coldest night to date in October, but thought it would have been colder (saved by rather more cloud hanging around ).

PITLOCHRY TODAY
A dry bright & nippy start. During the day, pressure will start to fall, southerly winds increase, cloud will begin to inccrease & by mid-afternoon, mainly light rain is likely to spread in. Temperatures are likely to struggle to reach about 7 or 8.
THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
Much milder than the night just gone, but it will remain cloudy, with occasional, mainly light rain throughout. Minimum temperatures holding up at about 5. (When readings are made this morning, the minimum pin, when  reset, will  be lower than this value(,in fact 1.5) . It will then stay at that until readings are made again tomorrow morning, even though tonight's lowest temperature will not go down so low. Just one of those things about 24Hr observations---the normal with climate stations.
FRIDAY
A much milder & breezy day, with spells of rain, often light, occasionally moderate. A very wet day further west, much lower rainfall totals to the east & south east.

Wednesday 19 October 2011

WEDNESDAY 19th OCTOBER----EVENING

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HEADLINES @ 1700Hrs
Just a few snow showers survived their passage over the Cairngorms & Grampians to reach Pitlochry as rain showers. At least it was dry for much of the time. The highest temperature only made 8.5, over 3 degrees below the seasonal norm.  Tonight promises to be cold, with lighter breezes, coupled with clear spells, allowing escape of heat into the atmosphere
You could be on car-scraping in the morning!

THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
There could be an odd shower around at first this evening, but for the most part, it will remain clear with temperatures falling quickly. Minimum values close to zero & lower in frost prone sites. Some ground temperatures may approach -5

THURSDAY
A mainly dry day, though cloud tending to increase somewhat.There may be a little rain late in the day. Temperatures still below normal at around 8 or 9.

WEDNESDAY 19th OCTOBER

THIS MORNING'S READINGS
The only online weather service using data recorded in Pitlochry. The data presented below comes from standard Met Office equipment. However, I also make use of an Automatic Weather Station.
Temperature at obs. time today 09003.4
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)10.0
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)2.4
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)-1.0
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)1.9mms
Barometer at observation time today1011mbs
Wind at observation time todayW2
This month’s highest temperature to date16.7
This month’s lowest temperature to date2.3
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to daten/a
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE59.6mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES OCTOBER
Avg. max. temperature11.9Long term avg. rainfall106
Avg min. temperature4.8Wettest month178
Record high temperature18.6Driest month14
Record low temperature-5.7

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HEADLINES @ 0900Hrs
Still just a touch of snow on Ben Vrackie.  There were further snow showers over the Grampians overnight. Tonight is likely to see the lowest temperature of the present cold snap.

PITLOCHRY TODAY
Much less in the way of cloudy, showery activity today & much more in the way of dry weather, broken cloud & some sunshine. So only a small chance of a shower. Not quite as windy as yesterday, but probably a degree or so colder with 8 as a maximum.

THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
Some sunshine at first this evening, followed by a night with some clear spells. A few prone spots may get down to a negative air temperature, with most places having a ground frost

THURSDAY
A cold, bright start, but it is expected to cloud over later in the day to bring some rain overnight. Temperatures during the day will only rise slowly to about 8, though the night will be less cold than recent ones.

Tuesday 18 October 2011

TUESDAY 18th OCTOBER----EVENING

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HEADLINES @ 1645Hrs
Some patches of snow have survived all day on Ben Vrackie, while rainfall radar has confirmed that much of the highest ground has continued to have snow showers.   Pitlochry had several showers in the early part of the morning, but since then, these have been much more scattered (rainfall only 1.2mms since 0900Hrs ).  It's been windy, up to about force 6, though the sunshine helped push the maximum temperature to 10.0.

THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
There will still be the odd shower around this evening, but later, skies should be much more broken, with the weather mainly dry. In valley bottom locations, sheltered from the wind, minimum temperatures may just go into negative territory. Ground frost is likely to be more widespread.

WEDNESDAY
Probably more emphasis on broken cloud & some sunshine, with fewer showers around. A little less windy & maximum temperatures close to 8 or 9 degrees.

TUESDAY 18th OCTOBER

THIS MORNING'S READINGS
The only online weather service using data recorded in Pitlochry. The data presented below comes from standard Met Office equipment. However, I also make use of an Automatic Weather Station.
Temperature at obs. time today 09005.0
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)8.3
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)2.5
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)-0.1
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)13.8mms
Barometer at observation time today993mbs
Wind at observation time todayW4
This month’s highest temperature to date16.7
This month’s lowest temperature to date2.3
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to daten/a
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE57.7mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES OCTOBER
Avg. max. temperature11.9Long term avg. rainfall106
Avg min. temperature4.8Wettest month178
Record high temperature18.6Driest month14
Record low temperature-5.7

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HEADLINES @ 0900Hrs
Snow cover on Ben Vrackie this morning. There were quite a few showers around the 0600-0730 period, adding to the rainfall total attributed to yesterday. Snow showers have been widespread over the highest ground to both north & west.  The best of today's dry & sunny weather will be to the east & south east. More cloudy & showery weather is expected, especially over the mountainous areas further west.


PITLOCHRY TODAY
A cold, windy day, with a mixture of broken cloud & sunny intervals, punctuated with a few showers. During the early morning period, the showers have been frequent & heavy, but should become more scattered through the day, allowing for some dry bright spells. Winds will be fresh from the NW & highest temperatures will struggle to double figures.

THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
Still the odd shower possible, but also some clear spells, with a touch of frost on the cards. Minimum 0.

WEDNESDAY
Remaining cold & breezy. Some broken skies with sunshine, but always the chance of the odd shower getting through from the west.  Maximum temperature around 8.

Monday 17 October 2011

From Blair Atholl station, take the crossing which leads to a footbridge. Follow the path up the hill, across the A9 & continue to the top of the hill. This is the view you will get to the east.

MONDAY 17th OCTOBER----EVENING

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HEADLINES @ 1700Hrs
Most of the continuous & at times heavy rain has passed through & now lies over Southern Scotland.  Parts ot the Southern Grampians have had some snow falling.  Today's rainfall in Pitlochry (0845 to 1645 ) has amounted to 9.6mms, equivalent to 9% of an average month's total.  Today's maximum temperature only reached  8.3
1830Hrs---A little snow lying on Ben Vrackie

THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
It's alread down to 3.5 degrees, so a cold night is in prospect. Cloud should start to break up somewhat during the evening with some dry spells, but showers are also likely (of snow on higher ground). Minimum temperatures down to 2 or 3, with a touch of ground frost

TUESDAY
A cold, windy day with temperatures struggling to reach double figures. Cloud will be broken, with a few sunny intervals, but there are also likely to be some squally showers around.   For fewer showers & more sunshine---head east, for cloudier skies & more frequent showers head west. Expect snow in the showers above about 400 to 500 ms with severe wind-chill  (check Met. Office link above)

MONDAY 17th OCTOBER

THIS MORNING'S READINGS
The only online weather service using data recorded in Pitlochry. The data presented below comes from standard Met Office equipment. However, I also make use of an Automatic Weather Station.
Temperature at obs. time today 08458.7
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)13.3
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)6.0
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)1.7
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)1.5mms
Barometer at observation time today1003mbs
Wind at observation time todayW5
This month’s highest temperature to date16.7
This month’s lowest temperature to date2.3
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to daten/a
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE43.9mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES OCTOBER
Avg. max. temperature11.9Long term avg. rainfall106
Avg min. temperature4.8Wettest month178
Record high temperature18.6Driest month14
Record low temperature-5.7

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HEADLINES @ 0845Hrs
Blustery & raining at time of observation.Some places further south in Scotland are going to see an awful lot of rain today!

PITLOCHRY TODAY
A mostly cloudy day, with rain at times. The worst of todays's rain will be further south, with some large accumulations in southern parts of the Central Belt & in the Borders.A little snow is likely on the highest ground of the Southern  Grampians. It will be windy & feel cold, with temperatures struggling to reach double figures.

THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
Cold & windy with some breaks in the cloud, but also a few showers likely. Minimum temperature around 3.

TUESDAY
Srong W. winds & feeling cold, with maximum temperatures only just making double figures.  There will be broken cloud & some blustery showers, these more frequent further west & fewer & further between in the east.

Sunday 16 October 2011

SUNDAY 16th OCTOBER----EVENING

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HEADLINES @ 1700Hrs
At last, we saw some sunshine today, but at present, skies look somewhat threatening & the rainfall radar is showing a shower close by.

THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
The odd shower around at first & later in the evening & overnight, some more general rain will spread from the west. Becoming windy, with overnight minimum temperature down to around 6.

MONDAY
A rather cold & very unsettled day, with any early brightness quickly disappearing. There is likely to be some heavy rainfall at times. The maximum temperature will be pegged at single figures.  On higher ground, the rain is likely to turn to snow at times, making it hazardous for hill & mountain walkers( click on Met Office link above).

SUNDAY 16th OCTOBER

THIS MORNING'S READINGS
The only online weather service using data recorded in Pitlochry. The data presented below comes from standard Met Office equipment. However, I also make use of an Automatic Weather Station.
Temperature at obs. time today 09006.0
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)13.2
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)5.0
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)1.3
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)0.5
Barometer at observation time today1016mbs
Wind at observation time todayESE1
This month’s highest temperature to date16.7
This month’s lowest temperature to date2.3
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date0.5mms
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE42.4mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES OCTOBER
Avg. max. temperature11.9Long term avg. rainfall106
Avg min. temperature4.8Wettest month178
Record high temperature18.6Driest month14
Record low temperature-5.7

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HEADLINES @ 0900Hrs
Looking much more promising today than for some time, but Monday's weather looks very disturbed & the week ahead promises colder weather.

PITLOCHRY TODAY
Broken cloud & some sunshine, though an odd passing shower is just possible. It will feel fresher than recently, with more breeze & temperatures down a touch. Maximum around 13.

THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
After a dry start, with some clear spells, some rain will spread from the west. It will become windy & some of the rain may br heavy at times. Lowest temperature about 7.

MONDAY
It may start dry & bright, but it is expected to become a very unsettled day with rain spreading from the west, heavy at times. Some of the higher ground may well see some snowfall, especially the Cairngorms & Eastern Grampians. Those proposing hill or mountain walks should click the Met Office Link above & locate mountain weather.  It is likely to be windy with maximum temperatures in Pitlochry struggling to reach double figures.  3 ground frosts are lined up in the coming week.

Saturday 15 October 2011

SATURDAY 15th OCTOBER----EVENING

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HEADLINES @ 1745Hrs
Decidedly dreich today, even lights on during the daytime.  To rub salt in the wounds, many parts of England & Wales had a generous supply of blue skies & sunshine.   Parts of Northern Scotland did very well yesterday. The meteorologically famous village of Altnaharra (between Lairg & Tongue) topped the U.K-wide list for maximum temperature (19 degrees--about double its normal.)  Altnaharra was once both the warmest & coldest place in the U.K. on a single day--a very rare occurrence.   So no sun today, but as yet, very little rain. Max. temp. 13.2.

THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
A cold front will cross the area about midnight. Ahead of this, there will be a spell of rain (mostly lightish, just a few moderate outbreaks).  No more double figure minima for a while, about 8 tonight, but some ground frosts lined up for next week.

SUNDAY
A much better day than the last few. Cloud should be broken allowing some sunshine on occasions. There may just be an odd passing shower. It will be a little breezier & fresher

SATURDAY 15th OCTOBER

THIS MORNING'S READINGS
The only online weather service using data recorded in Pitlochry. The data presented below comes from standard Met Office equipment. However, I also make use of an Automatic Weather Station.
Temperature at obs. time today 090012.5
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)14.7
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)12.0
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)11.4
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)0.1mm
Barometer at observation time today1020mbs
Wind at observation time todaySE4
This month’s highest temperature to date16.7
This month’s lowest temperature to date2.3 
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date     n/a
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE41.9mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES OCTOBER
Avg. max. temperature11.9Long term avg. rainfall106
Avg min. temperature4.8Wettest month178
Record high temperature18.6Driest month14
Record low temperature-5.7

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HEADLINES @ 0900Hrs
Another overcast start, with low cloud & spits of drizzle, but nontheless,very mild. Any sunshine today, most likely towards the east & south east; for more in the way of rain, head west.

PITLOCHRY TODAY
Mainly cloudy once again, but apart from the odd patch of slight rain or drizzle, it should remaim essentially dry until rain spreads from the west later in the afternoon or early evening. Highest temperatures around 13

THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
A spell of rain for a time during the period. Minimum temperature 8.

SUNDAY
The better day of the weekend, with broken cloud, sunny intervals & only a slight chance of a passing shower. Probably feeling a little fresher, with more of a breeze. Maximum temperature 13.

Friday 14 October 2011

Blair Castle with Beinn a' Ghlo range providing a spectacular back-cloth----(remember to click to enlarge)

FRIDAY 14th OCTOBER----EVENING

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UPDATE @ 1745Hrs
It's been a sunless day, though amounts of rain were minute.  The maximum temperature rose to a mild 14.7.
Lossiemouth was reported to have reached 19 degrees earlier today; it benefits from southerly winds descending off the Cairngorms.

THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
Some occasional, mainly light rain during the early evening. Further rain is likely later in the night, as a warm front moves through. Staying very mild, with temperatures staying in double figures.

WEEKEND
Sunday the better day, with some dry bright weather, though not as mild as today. Saturday looks like being mostly cloudy, with some rain on occasions, more so during the afternoon. There should be some dry spells during the morning.
  For the best of what's going on Saturday, head east. There will be more rain further to the west.

FRIDAY 14th OCTOBER

THIS MORNING'S READINGS
The only online weather service using data recorded in Pitlochry. The data presented below comes from standard Met Office equipment. However, I also make use of an Automatic Weather Station.
Temperature at obs. time today 090012.2
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)12.2
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)8.5
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)7.3
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)0.2mms
Barometer at observation time today1026mbs
Wind at observation time todaySSE2
This month’s highest temperature to date16.7
This month’s lowest temperature to date2.3
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to daten/a
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE41.8mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES OCTOBER
Avg. max. temperature11.9Long term avg. rainfall106
Avg min. temperature4.8Wettest month178
Record high temperature18.6Driest month14
Record low temperature-5.7

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HEADLINES @ 0900Hrs
Very low cloud around, but it is actually quite thin & I've already seen a patch of blue sky.    If there's one thing worse than having poor weather, it is in knowing that most other areas will be having better!  Unfortunately, that summarizes today. But at least it feels mild & very little is expected in the way of rain, just not very much in the way of sunshine.


PITLOCHRY TODAY
Generally cloudy througout. At best, just a few brighter intervals.  Just a chance of the odd patch of drizzle. It will be mild mowever, with maximum temperature reaching close to 15.

THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
Mainly cloudy, with just the chance of a few evening brighter intervals. Later in the night, a warm front will bring in some spells of rain, though these may be mainly light & occasional.  Temperatures no lower than around 11.

WEEKEND
SAT.  Mainly cloudy with some rain, especially a.m. Perhaps drier & brighter during the afternoon. Max.temp.13
SUN.  Mostly dry & bright but rain expected overnight. Max.temp. 11 or 12.

Thursday 13 October 2011

THURSDAY 13th OCTOBER----EVENING

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HEADLINES @1700Hrs
The morning began overcast with drizzle, but later it became dry. The afternoon remained cloudy but dry.  On occasions, a cloud band persisted below the summit of Ben Vrackie, leaving the top in the clear.  Days of persistent cloud, despite pressure being high, are said--(in the trade)--to be experiencing "anticyclonic gloom"   Despite all the cloud, it was actually a little milder with a top temperature of 12.0.  Barometers should be reading around 1027 to 1028 mbs.this evening.

THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
Remaining cloudy, though dry for the most part. There could be a few patches of drizzle on occasions, not amounting to much. Lowest temperatures will fall to around 9.

FRIDAY
Staying mainly cloudy, with any brighter intervals reserved for places further east. There are likely to be some patches of light rain or drizzle on occasions, but dry spells too. Highest temperatures reaching 14, mild for the time of year.

THURSDAY 13th OCTOBER

THIS MORNING'S READINGS
The only online weather service using data recorded in Pitlochry. The data presented below comes from standard Met Office equipment. However, I also make use of an Automatic Weather Station.
Temperature at obs. time today 08458.6
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)10.1
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)5.4
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)5.0
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)0.4mms
Barometer at observation time today1027mbs
Wind at observation time todayNE1
This month’s highest temperature to date16.7
This month’s lowest temperature to date2.3
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to daten/a
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE41.6mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES OCTOBER
Avg. max. temperature11.9Long term avg. rainfall106
Avg min. temperature4.8Wettest month178
Record high temperature18.6Driest month14
Record low temperature-5.7

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HEADLINES @ 0845Hrs
Overcast, with low cloud on the hills & some drizzle at present. High barometers do NOT always guarantee dry, sunny weather! Hopefully, this will be the worst part of today.

PITLOCHRY TODAY
A mainly cloudy but essentially dry day.   It is likely that there will be a little sporadic light rain or drizzle,especially at first,  but not amounting to much.  Conversely, there may be a few spells of brighter weather with small cloud breaks, especially this afternoon. A little milder than yesterday with a high of 12 or 13. Light winds, mainly from E or SE.

THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
A mild night, with a continuing possibility of patchy slight rain or drizzle on occasions. That apart, it should be essentially cloudy & dry.

FRIDAY
More breeze & milder than on recent days, up to about 14. Still a fair amount of cloud around, with perhaps just a few patches of more broken cloud & brightness. Equally, a few patches of slight rain are also possible.

Wednesday 12 October 2011

WEDNESDAY 12th OCTOBER----EVENING

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HEADLINES @ 1745Hrs
Rain ceased around 1000H & though it remained mainly cloudy, there was some brightness. This afternoon, however, was dominated by a grey sheet of cloud, but it remained dry. Temperatures only reached 10.1    A large area of high pressure covers the North Sea, but it will be pulling away further east as the weekend approaches.

THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
It will continue cloudy, but dry for much of the time. A little patchy slight rain or drizzle is just possible. Winds will be light, barometers should be reading around 1022mbs & minimum temperatures will be higher than last night at around 6 degrees.

THURSDAY
Dry for the most part, with partly cloudy skies. There may well be some thinning & breaking of the cloud at times giving some bright or sunny intervals. It should be a little less cold than today, with temperatures reaching 13.

The River Garry near Blair Atholl

WEDNESDAY 12th OCTOBER

THIS MORNING'S READINGS
The only online weather service using data recorded in Pitlochry. The data presented below comes from standard Met Office equipment. However, I also make use of an Automatic Weather Station.
Temperature at obs. time today 08005.5
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)11.7
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)     Lowest to date this month2.3
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs) "    "    "     "         "-1.4
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)2.5mms
Barometer at observation time today1018mbs
Wind at observation time todayNE1
This month’s highest temperature to date16.7
This month’s lowest temperature to date2.3
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to daten/a
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE41.2mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES OCTOBER
Avg. max. temperature11.9Long term avg. rainfall106
Avg min. temperature4.8Wettest month178
Record high temperature18.6Driest month14
Record low temperature-5.7

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HEADLINES @ 0800Hrs
A front has been moving to & fro for 48hrs, making detailed forecasting difficult. By 0500hrs, rain (with snow on the Cairngorms), reached its northern limit & it's now retreating south again. Clear skies before midnight, saw the coldest night so far this month (2.3 ).

PITLOCHRY TODAY
Soon becoming dry (1000H estimate ) but remaining mostly cloudy. Maximum temperature 10 or 11. Light winds.

THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
Remaining mostly cloudy. Dry for much of the time; possibly a little light & patchy rain, amounting to little. Lowest temperature around 8.

THURSDAY
Mainly cloudy & predominantly dry. Perhaps the occasional patch of slight rain. Maximum temperature 11. Light winds.
A large high pressure system will be lying to the east.

Tuesday 11 October 2011

TUESDAY 11th OCTOBER----EVENING

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HEADLINES @1700 Hrs
A few nuisance-value showers around, mainly this morning. Cloud more broken with some sunshine this afternoon. Maximum temperature 11.7 (close to average )

THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
Some rain is likely to run across just to the south of us, so hopefully, we will escape, though cloud may increase. Cloud breaks later in the night likely to lead to chilly conditions by dawn. Minimum temperature about 3 or 4, with perhaps a touch of ground frost.

WEDNESDAY
High pressure becoming established to the north of Scotland, giving winds from the E to NE & making it a little cooler. Still not totally settled with a front giving some rain, particularly to the south of the area.Much of the time dry, with only the odd light shower. Highest temperature 10 or 11.

TUESDAY 11th OCTOBER

THIS MORNING'S READINGS
The only online weather service using data recorded in Pitlochry. The data presented below comes from standard Met Office equipment. However, I also make use of an Automatic Weather Station.
Temperature at obs. time today 0800H4.6
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)12.9
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)4.1
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)-1.2
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)0.1mm
Barometer at observation time today1008mbs
Wind at observation time todaySE1
This month’s highest temperature to date16.7
This month’s lowest temperature to date4.0
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to daten/a
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE38.7mms
AVERAGES & EXTREMES OCTOBER
Average maximum temperature11.9
Average minimum temperature4.8
Record high temperature18.6
Record low temperature-5.7
Long term average rainfall106
Wettest month178
Driest month14
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HEADLINES @ 0800Hrs
A chilly night, with a ground frost here (the 2nd this month), but a reasonable day lies ahead.
PITLOCHRY TODAY
Broken cloud, sunny intervals & perhaps an isolated light shower today. The afternoon should see quite a lot of sunshine. Winds should be lighter & maximum temperature should be close to 13.

THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
Mainly dry with some clear spells, especially later in the night. Possibly an increase of cloud during the evening. Chilly, with a low of around 4.
WEDNESDAY
Dry for much of the time, with cloudy spells & a little sunshine. Highest temperature around 12.