Tuesday 5 March 2013

A WARM WELCOME TO PITLOCHRY WEATHER!
THE ONLY ONLINE WEATHER SERVICE WHERE THE OBSERVER LIVES & RECORDS IN PITLOCHRY, USING PREVIOUS MET OFFICE CLIMATE STATION EXPERIENCE. FORECASTING IS BASED ON MET OFFICE & BBC MATERIAL, WHICH IS THEN TAILORED FOR THE PITLOCHRY AREA, USING LOCAL KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE.
Air pressure has fallen by 29mbs since the start of the month:  a less settled spell is on the way!!
TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY
A slight frost, with some valley mist, but already the sun is out. Better prospects of more broken cloud & sunny spells today, though generally some cloud around too. Winds light & variable with maximum temperatures up to 8 degrees. TONIGHT should see broken cloud with some clear intervals & perhaps just a touch of frost.

Temperature at obs. time today                       09000.8
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)6.1
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)-2.3
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)-5.2
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)nil
Barometer at observation time today1005mbs
Wind at observation time todaycalm
This month’s highest temperature to date*
This month’s lowest temperature to date*
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date*
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE*

AVERAGES & EXTREMES for PITLOCHRY in MARCH
Avg. max. temperature8.4Long term avg. rainfall82mms
Avg min. temperature1.1Wettest month178 (1994)
Record high temperature21.7 (2012)Driest month11.7 (2012)
Record low temperature-11.2 (1986

For longer outlook periods,surface pressure charts, mountain weather & severe weather warnings, go to the Met Office's regional forecasts and click the relevant headings.

LOCAL AREA OUTLOOK

WEDNESDAY---The day possibly starting with a slight frost, but with cloud breaks & a little sunshine. As the day goes on, there is expected to be an increase in cloud, heralding some rain by evening, though much of this should be light. The day will feel colder with a moderate breeze from E or SE.


THURSDAY---Cloudy throughout, with some rain from time to time. Fresh winds will make it feel cold & raw.

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