Pitlochry Daily Weather

2012-02-23T16:47:00.002Z

PITLOCHRY HAS HAD ITS MILDEST FEBRUARY DAY SINCE TEMPERATURE RECORDS BEGAN IN 1976.

THE TEMPERATURE OF 15.1, RECORDED TODAY, BEAT THE PREVIOUS RECORD OF 14.5 RECORDED DURING FEBRUARY 2004.

THURSDAY 23rd FEBRUARY

2012-02-23T08:49:00.001Z

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. MANY THANKS TO ROB FOR GETTING ME UP & RUNNING AGAIN.

TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY

A mostly cloudy day & although sometimes dry & bright, there will also be periods when the cloud is lower, with some mainly light & patchy rain or drizzle. Winds will be force 3 or 4 from between W & SW, with maximum temperatures around 13 or 14 degrees (very mild). TONIGHT---Some light rain for a time during the evening, as a cold front goes through. Thereafter clearing skies will bring a fall in temperature, though not to air frost levels.

Temperature at obs. time today 0900	9.9
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs) (close to record levels)	14.2
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	7.7
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	5.5
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	0.3mms
Barometer at observation time today	1010mbs
Wind at observation time today	S2
This month’s highest temperature to date	14.2
This month’s lowest temperature to date	-9.6
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	6.8mms
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE	27.7mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES FEBRUARY

Avg. max. temperature	6.1	Long term avg. rainfall	77
Avg min. temperature	-0.4	Wettest month	248
Record high temperature	14.5	Driest month	6.8
Record low temperature	-12.2

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YESTERDAY IN PITLOCHRYA largely dry & very mild day---almost at record levels, with a high of 14.2 degrees
THE GENERAL WEATHER PATTERN AROUND THE BRITISH ISLES
High pressure over Biscay & low near Iceland. Britain lies in a warm sector, but a cold front will introduce cooler air overnight.
TOMORROW'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRYA much brighter day, with some spells of sunshine. It will, however, be somewhat colder than the past 4 days, as temperatures level out at about 7 or 8 degrees. Winds force 4 or 5 from the west.

WEDNESDAY 22nd FEBRUARY----We are still experiencing technical problems & are unable to edit new postings to present today's data & forecasts.Our experts in London are working to restore normal service as soon as possible. In the meantime, please use LINKS eg to Met. Office & BBC, which are working as normal. Apologies for the inconvenience caused.

2012-02-22T08:08:00.001Z

MONDAY 20th FEBRUARY

2012-02-20T08:33:00.000Z

A WARM WELCOME TO PITLOCHRY WEATHER!

TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY

The day will be predominantly cloudy, though a few brighter spells may develop this afternoon. Much of the rain around today will occur to the west of our area, while the East Coast may well stay dry throughout. Pitlochry may have a little occasional light rain in the next hour or two. Winds will be SW around force 4 or 5, with highest temperatures reaching about 8 degrees. TONIGHT should be mainly dry with lighter winds, rather cloudy at times & no frost.

Temperature at obs. time today 0900	4.2
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	4.2
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	-3.0
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	-3.2
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	0.8mms
Barometer at observation time today	1014mbs
Wind at observation time today	SSE4
This month’s highest temperature to date	12.4
This month’s lowest temperature to date	-9.6
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	6.8mms
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE	25.1mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES FEBRUARY

Avg. max. temperature	6.1	Long term avg. rainfall	77
Avg min. temperature	-0.4	Wettest month	248
Record high temperature	14.5	Driest month	6.8
Record low temperature	-12.2		mms

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.

YESTERDAY IN PITLOCHRY
Dry & bright with some sunshine. There was no snow south of Dunkeld & none over Fife (except on the highest ground )THE GENERAL WEATHER PATTERN AROUND THE BRITISH ISLES
Pressure is high to the S & SW of Britain & low over the Atlantic & around Iceland. The whole week is likely to see Britain under the influence of mild, changeable conditions, with mainly SW winds.
TOMORROW'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY
Cloudy for the most part. a mixture of dry spells, perhaps with a little brightness & times when the cloud base will be lower with some mainly light & occasional rain. Winds force 2 or 3 from the SW & mild with maximum temperatures close to 9 or 10 degrees.

5cms of snow---all from early evening showers! It should be all gone by tomorrow!

2012-02-19T09:02:00.001Z

SUNDAY 19th FEBRUARY

2012-02-19T08:21:00.000Z

A WARM WELCOME TO PITLOCHRY WEATHER!

TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY

5cms of snow lying this morning, together with a frost, so many slippery surfaces around. There should be a good deal of dry weather around today, with some sunshine, but a few light snow flurries are possible. Winds will be mainly force 3 or less today, mainly from the west, though freshening from the SW tonight. A cold day ahead, with highest temperatures only around 3 degrees.

Temperature at obs. time today 0800	-2.5
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	4.4
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	-4.2
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	-6.3
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	6.8mms
Barometer at observation time today	1020mbs
Wind at observation time today	SSW2
This month’s highest temperature to date	12.4
This month’s lowest temperature to date	-9.6
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	6.8mms
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE	24.3mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES FEBRUARY

Avg. max. temperature	6.1	Long term avg. rainfall	77
Avg min. temperature	-0.4	Wettest month	248
Record high temperature	14.5	Driest month	6.8
Record low temperature	-12.2		mms

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.

YESTERDAY IN PITLOCHRY
The snow showers came in rather more readily than predicted, though there was no accumulation of snow during daylight hours. However, the early evening showers, supported by falling temperatures, did succeed in giving a covering. It became frosty overnight under clear skies.THE GENERAL WEATHER PATTERN AROUND THE BRITISH ISLES
Britain is covered by a ridge of high pressure & many places should be dry & quite sunny. But then, it's all change for tomorrow, with the mild SW winds returning, bringing Atlantic fronts in, setting the pattern for next week.
TOMORROW'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY
Mainly cloudy with some rain from time to time. Winds becoming SW force 4 or 5 & temperatures eventually reaching about 9 degrees. Any remaining snow should soon disappear.

SATURDAY 18th FEBRUARY

2012-02-18T09:22:00.004Z

There will be some sunshine at times today, but there will also be some sleet or snow showers about on occasions. Accumulations are likely to be only small, except above about 300ms. Temperatures will only reach about 4 or 5 degrees, so feeling much colder than on recent days. TONIGHT will be cold & frosty with some clear spells & perhaps an odd snow shower. Surfaces are certain to be icy tomorrow morning

Temperature at obs. time today 0830	2.0
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	9.2
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	1.6
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	0.0
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	6.2mms
Barometer at observation time today	996mbs
Wind at observation time today	NW4
This month’s highest temperature to date	12.4
This month’s lowest temperature to date	-9.6
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	6.2mms
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE	17.5mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES FEBRUARY

Avg. max. temperature	6.1	Long term avg. rainfall	77
Avg min. temperature	-0.4	Wettest month	248
Record high temperature	14.5	Driest month	6.8
Record low temperature	-12.2		mms

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.

YESTERDAY IN PITLOCHRY
Still on the mild side, with a mixture of some cloudy spells, but also sunny intervals.Some rain during the evening & later during the night.
THE GENERAL WEATHER PATTERN AROUND THE BRITISH ISLES
A cold NW airstream covers Britain, but only temporarily. By Monday, a SW airstream, containing fronts, will have replaced this, bringing milder conditions back again.
TOMORROW'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY
A dry day is expected with sunny spells, but there will be a frost at first with highest temperatures only reaching 3 or 4 degrees.

FRIDAY 17th FEBRUARY

2012-02-17T08:13:00.000Z

Some breaks in the cloud, with some bright or sunny intervals, especially a.m. Probably becoming more generally cloudy during the afternoon, with a little rain during the evening. Temperatures about 4 degrees down on yesterday Winds SW3, perhaps a little stronger this evening. TONIGHT---a spell of rain is expected, probably turning to snow later on the surrounding hills. Becoming clearer late in the night with slight frost & associated problems by daybreak.

Temperature at obs. time today 0800	4.2
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	12.4
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	3.8
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	-1.8
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	nil
Barometer at observation time today	1015mbs
Wind at observation time today	NNW1
This month’s highest temperature to date	12.4
This month’s lowest temperature to date	-9.6
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	4.2mms
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE	11.3mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES FEBRUARY

Avg. max. temperature	6.1	Long term avg. rainfall	77
Avg min. temperature	-0.4	Wettest month	248
Record high temperature	14.5	Driest month	6.8
Record low temperature	-12.2		mms

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.

YESTERDAY IN PITLOCHRY
Days don't come much better in February!! (Leuchars was Britain's warm spot)
THE GENERAL WEATHER PATTERN AROUND THE BRITISH ISLES
Pressure is high to the S & SW & low to the N of Britain. Fronts will cross Scotland tonight, followed bt a brief spell of colder weather.
TOMORROW'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY
Much colder, with NW winds increasing during the day to become force 5 or 6. Dry for much of the time, with some sunny intervals, but a risk of some wintry showers p.m. Any snow accumulation is more likely above about 200ms. Frost by Sunday morning. MIlder but unsettled in the further outlook.

THURSDAY 16th FEBRUARY

2012-02-16T08:52:00.001Z

Remaining very mild today, with winds W to NW at about force 3. Partly cloudy at times, with perhaps the odd shower in the next hour or so, otherwise dry, with increasing amounts of sunshine later on today. Temperatures are expected to reach a mild 11 degrees. TONIGHT should see some clear spells, as well as some more cloudy periods. Lowest temperatures are likely to be down a bit from recent nights, but an air frost seems unlikely.

Temperature at obs. time today 0830	8.0
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs) (about 5 degrees above normal! )	11.2
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	4.4
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	0.5
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	nil
Barometer at observation time today	1019mbs
Wind at observation time today	NW3
This month’s highest temperature to date	11.2
This month’s lowest temperature to date	-9.6
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	4.2mms
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE (well down at this stage)	11.3mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES FEBRUARY

Avg. max. temperature	6.1	Long term avg. rainfall	77
Avg min. temperature	-0.4	Wettest month	248
Record high temperature	14.5	Driest month	6.8
Record low temperature	-12.2		mms

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.

YESTERDAY IN PITLOCHRY
Partly cloudy, but some spells of sunshine. Breezy, but very mild at 11.2 (best so far this month! )
THE GENERAL WEATHER PATTERN AROUND THE BRITISH ISLES
High pressure to the SW of Britain will gradually move further south, allowing Atlantic fronts & colder weather than of late to affect the country in the outlook period.
TOMORROW'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY
Partly cloudy, though some intervals of sunshine are likely a.m. Later in the day & into the evening, winds are likely to freshen, bringing some rain to the area. THE WEEKEND WILL BE COLDER THAN OF LATE.

WEDNESDAY 15th FEBRUARY

2012-02-15T09:03:00.001Z

A mainly dry day ahead, with a mixture of some cloudy spells, but also sunny periods at times. It will again be breezy, force 4, from the NW, but also mild again, being already close to 9 degrees at 0900Hrs. TONIGHT will start dry with some clear spells, but a spell of rain is likely later in the night. No frost is expected.

Temperature at obs. time today 0900	8.5
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	10.3
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	4.6
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	2.7
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	0.1mm
Barometer at observation time today	1024mbs
Wind at observation time today	NW4
This month’s highest temperature to date	10.3
This month’s lowest temperature to date	-9.6
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	4.2mms
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE	11.3mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES FEBRUARY

Avg. max. temperature	6.1	Long term avg. rainfall	77
Avg min. temperature	-0.4	Wettest month	248
Record high temperature	14.5	Driest month	6.8
Record low temperature	-12.2		mms

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.

YESTERDAY IN PITLOCHRY
A mainly cloudy day, with sunshine at a premium. However, it was February's mildest day to date & Leuchars, at 11 degrees, was the mildest spot in Britain!
THE GENERAL WEATHER PATTERN AROUND THE BRITISH ISLES
A large high sits to the SW of Britain. Pressure is low over Poland, giving a fresh NW airstream over Britain. By the weekend, the high will have moved south to be west of Spain, leaving us in a rather more changeable & colder set up.
TOMORROW'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY
Rather more cloud than today, perhaps with some small amounts of rain on occasions. It will still be both mild & breezy.

THE BEAUFORT WIND SCALE

2012-02-14T11:07:00.002Z

This can, of course, be kept for future reference on the blog. Note that gusts can be significantly in excess of average values. CLICK ON THIS TABLE TO ENLARGE.

TUESDAY 14th FEBRUARY

2012-02-14T08:20:00.001Z

A dry day is expected with a mixture of cloudier spells as well as some brighter periods, with some sunny intervals. It will still be windy, from the NW, in a range force 3 to 5. Maximum temperatures should reach 8 or 9 degrees, which is above average . TONIGHT should again be frost-free, with partly cloudy skies & a few clear intervals. A breeze will continue from between W & NW.

Temperature at obs. time today 0800	4.7
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs) (HIGHEST TEMPERATURE SO FAR)	9.2
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	3.0
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	-0.8
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	0.2mms
Barometer at observation time today	1025mbs
Wind at observation time today	NW3
This month’s highest temperature to date	9.2
This month’s lowest temperature to date	-9.6
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	4.2mms
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE	11.2mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES FEBRUARY

Avg. max. temperature	6.1	Long term avg. rainfall	77
Avg min. temperature	-0.4	Wettest month	248
Record high temperature	14.5	Driest month	6.8
Record low temperature	-12.2		mms

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.

YESTERDAY IN PITLOCHRY
Monday proved disappointing on sunshine amounts & it was windy into the bargain. Nevertheless, it was the mildest day this month to date, up to 9.2.
THE GENERAL WEATHER PATTERN AROUND THE BRITISH ISLES
A large high pressure system is situated over Mid Atlantic. Pressure is low over Scandinavia. Between the two, Britain is in a NW airflow.During this week, the Atlantic high will weaken & move slowly south, leaving Britain in more of a SW flow, promising more changeable conditions.
TOMORROW'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY
Dry & mild, with a mixture of cloudy patches & some bright or sunny intervals. Winds W to NW force 4 or 5, with temperatures above average at close on 10 degrees

2012-02-13T14:22:00.004Z

MILDEST FEBRUARIES IN PITLOCHRY SINCE 1976

1.1998 mean maximum temp. 10.2     1.1998 mean minimum temp 4.1
2.2011     "           "                     8.6      2. 1993    "        "                      3.2
3.1993     "           "                     8.4      3. 1990    "       "                       1.5

COLDEST FEBRUARIES IN PITLOCHRY SINCE 1976

1.1986   mean maximum temp 2.1      1.1979 mean minimum temp -4.5
2.1978      "           "                  3.0      2.1986    "          "                      -3.9
3.1979      "           "                  3.1      3.1978    "          "                      -3.7
                                                                =1983     "          "                    -3.7

MONDAY 13th FEBRUARY

2012-02-13T08:54:00.000Z

Following a slight frost in the early part of the night, temperatures have risen sharply, as air from an Atlantic source has flooded in on strong NW winds.It is expected to be a dry day, though quite windy (there's already been a gust to 23mph ), with NW winds around force 4 to 5 on average. Though not feeling all that mild in the wind, temperatures should reach their highest of the month to date, maximum close to 8 degrees. There should be some decent spells of sunshine, interspersed with patches of cumulus cloud. TONIGHT, it may become more cloudy for a time, but by morning, temperatures will have dropped fairly close to freezing.

Temperature at obs. time today 0845	6.5
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	6.7
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	-0.2
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	-3.5
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	trace
Barometer at observation time today	1024mbs
Wind at observation time today	NNW6
This month’s highest temperature to date	7.1
This month’s lowest temperature to date	-9.6
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	4.2mms
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE	11.0mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES FEBRUARY

Avg. max. temperature	6.1	Long term avg. rainfall	77
Avg min. temperature	-0.4	Wettest month	248
Record high temperature	14.5	Driest month	6.8
Record low temperature	-12.2		mms

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.

YESTERDAY IN PITLOCHRY
A dry day, with generous amounts of sunshine & respectable temperatures. It did turn chilly during the evening, but the situation changed overnight.
THE GENERAL WEATHER PATTERN AROUND THE BRITISH ISLES
Pressure is high over Mid-Atlantic & low over Scandinavia. A NW airstream covers Britain.
TOMORROW'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY
Another breezy day, with NW winds around force 4 or 5. It should be mainly dry, with some intervals of sushine, though Dundee & the E. coast should be sunnier. Temperatures up to about 7 or 8 degrees.

SUNDAY 12th FEBRUARY

2012-02-12T09:03:00.000Z

A dry day ahead & though partly cloudy at times, there should also be some breaks in the cloud with some brightness & some intervals of sunshine.Winds will again be light & the maximum temperature should reach around 7 degrees. So all in all, benign weather conditions for February, with the barometer continuing to remain high.

Temperature at obs. time today 0900	2.3
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	7.1
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	1.7
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	-0.3
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	0.1mm
Barometer at observation time today	1032mbs
Wind at observation time today	SE1
This month’s highest temperature to date	7.1
This month’s lowest temperature to date	-9.6
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	4.2mms
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE	11.0mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES FEBRUARY

Avg. max. temperature	6.1	Long term avg. rainfall	77
Avg min. temperature	-0.4	Wettest month	248
Record high temperature	14.5	Driest month	6.8
Record low temperature	-12.2		mms

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.

YESTERDAY IN PITLOCHRY
It was a better day than expected, with the cloud generally higher & skies brighter overall. As a consequence, it was also milder. Some places in Lincolnshire had a maximum of around MINUS 5.
THE GENERAL WEATHER PATTERN AROUND THE BRITISH ISLES
Pressure is high & building to the SW of Britain. This will result in a NW airstream over us for the start of next week.
TOMORROW'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY
Cloudy, especially a.m. with perhaps small amounts of rain. It should become brighter later. More breeze than for some days, from a NW direction. Maximum temperature around 8 or 9 degrees.

SATURDAY 11th FEBRUARY

2012-02-11T09:24:00.000Z

There may be the odd break in the cloud sheet, but overall, it is expected to be a cloudy day, with some of the cloud likely to have a low base, giving misty conditions.There may also be some occasional light rain or drizzle, though not amounting to much in total. Winds will be only force 1 or 2 from a southerly quarter. Maximum temperatures should reach around 5 degrees. TONIGHT, will be mostly cloudy, with some occasional light rain or drizzle, though some dry spells too. Lowest temperatures around 2 degrees.

Temperature at obs. time today 0900	2.3
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	2.8
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs) ( -16 in Holbeach, Lincs !! )	1.9
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	-0.5
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	1.2mms
Barometer at observation time today	1032mbs
Wind at observation time today	SE1
This month’s highest temperature to date	6.6
This month’s lowest temperature to date	-9.6
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	4.2mms
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE	10.9mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES FEBRUARY

Avg. max. temperature	6.1	Long term avg. rainfall	77
Avg min. temperature	-0.4	Wettest month	248
Record high temperature	14.5	Driest month	6.8
Record low temperature	-12.2		mms

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.

YESTERDAY IN PITLOCHRY
Predominantly low cloud & misty, with some occasional drizzle. My forecast was over-optimistic on temperature, as some cold air moved north from England, keeping the maximum to just 2.8 However, Pitlochry had no frost last night, as opposed to many parts of England, including a minus 16 at HOLBEACH (LINCS)
THE GENERAL WEATHER PATTERN AROUND THE BRITISH ISLES
High pressure over S.E. England & a large, strong high over the Atlantic. The latter will set up a NW airflow over Britain for the start of next week.
TOMORROW'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY
Mainly cloudy, with some of this cloud low, giving misty conditions, perhaps with some drizzle patches.Afternoon temperatures up to 5 or 6, with light winds.

THIS DAMP WEATHER, WITH MISTY LOW CLOUD, MAY NOT SUIT HILL & MOUNTAIN CLIMBERS,BUT MOST OF US WOULD CONCUDE THAT IT ISN'T ICY, THERE'S NO SNOW AROUND, THERE ARE NO GALES & ALL IN ALL,IT'S NOT CAUSING US ANY TROUBLE.THOSE WHO CAN REMEMBER THE FEBRUARIES OF 1947 & 1963 WILL THINK WE'RE DOING RATHER WELL!!

2012-02-10T14:43:00.000Z

FRIDAY 10th FEBRUARY

2012-02-10T09:13:00.000Z

Mostly dull with misty low cloud this morning, together with a little occasional slight rain or drizzle. The weather may become drier & a little brighter later on. Temperatures should reach a maximum of about 6 or 7 & winds will be moderate from the SE. TONIGHT will be rather cloudy, dry for the most part & probably we will avoid an air frost.

Temperature at obs. time today 0900	2.7
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	6.6
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	0.4
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	0.1
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	1.7mms
Barometer at observation time today	1033mbs
Wind at observation time today	SSE1
This month’s highest temperature to date	6.6
This month’s lowest temperature to date	-9.6
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	4.2mms
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE	9.7mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES FEBRUARY

Avg. max. temperature	6.1	Long term avg. rainfall	77
Avg min. temperature	-0.4	Wettest month	248
Record high temperature	14.5	Driest month	6.8
Record low temperature	-12.2		mms

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.

YESTERDAY IN PITLOCHRY
Mostly cloudy, a little slight rain or drizzle at times---but, significantly--- TEMPERATURES UP TO NORMAL!
THE GENERAL WEATHER PATTERN AROUND THE BRITISH ISLES
Pressure is high over N.Europe & in Mid-Atlantic. Weak fronts are crossing Western Britain. By early next week, pressure will have built over the Atlantic & with a low over Denmark, all of Britain will be in a brisk, cold NW airflow.
THE WEEKEND IN PITLOCHRY
Apart from a dull, misty start to Saturday, much of the weekend should be dry, with temperatures up to normal values & light winds.

THURSDAY 9th FEBRUARY

2012-02-09T08:34:00.000Z

Still the effects of freezing rain around in places, including my car & my path---so TAKE CARE! The day will remain cloudy, with no sunshine expected. There will be some light rain or drizzle, chiefly this morning, with some dry periods p.m. Winds will be generally light & temperatures should rise a little higher than the last couple of days, eventually up to about 3 degrees. TONIGHT we should stay frost-free, mainly cloudy,mainly dry,with just the odd patch of light rain or drizzle possible.

Temperature at obs. time today 0830	0.5
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	1.0
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	-0.1
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	-1.0
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	1.6
Barometer at observation time today	1034mbs
Wind at observation time today	calm
This month’s highest temperature to date	4.2
This month’s lowest temperature to date	-9.6
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	4.2mms
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE	8.0mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES FEBRUARY

Avg. max. temperature	6.1	Long term avg. rainfall	77
Avg min. temperature	-0.4	Wettest month	248
Record high temperature	14.5	Driest month	6.8
Record low temperature	-12.2		mms

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YESTERDAY IN PITLOCHRY
A mainly cloudy & cold day. Some light rain in the evening, turned to ice for a time on some surfaces. My parked car was covered in ice during falling rain at about 2100Hrs.
THE GENERAL WEATHER PATTERN AROUND THE BRITISH ISLES
Pressure is high over Finland & this is continuing to feed cold air into much of England, with further snowfall threatened for later on. Western Scotland is milder, with a feed of Atlantic air, though this has yet to make its presence felt in Pitlochry.
TOMORROW'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY
The day will be generally cloudy, with perhaps a little light rain or drizzle on occasions, but not amounting to much. Winds will be mostly light with maximum temperatures up a bit at around 4 or 5 degrees.

WEDNESDAY 8th FEBRUARY

2012-02-08T09:01:00.000Z

A partly cloudy day, with just a few bright or sunny intervals. Late in the day, the cloud may well start to thicken & lower as a warm front encroaches from the west. There will be a force 3 or 4 wind from S or SE & it will feel cold with a maximum of about 2 or 3 degrees. TONIGHT, some rain will spread into the area & could cause some temporary icy surfaces as rain falls on ground which is near to, or below freezing

Temperature at obs. time today 0845	0.0
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	1.4
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	-3.6
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	-6.0
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	nil
Barometer at observation time today	1038mbs
Wind at observation time today	SE2/3
This month’s highest temperature to date	4.2
This month’s lowest temperature to date	-9.2
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	4.2mms
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE	6.4mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES FEBRUARY

Avg. max. temperature	6.1	Long term avg. rainfall	77
Avg min. temperature	-0.4	Wettest month	248
Record high temperature	14.5	Driest month	6.8
Record low temperature	-12.2		mms

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YESTERDAY IN PITLOCHRY
Some mist & fog early on, which dispersed into thin low cloud. However, the sun shone through & it was another pleasant day, if cold.
THE GENERAL WEATHER PATTERN AROUND THE BRITISH ISLES
Pressure is high over the North Sea & low over the Mediterranean. A warm front is set to make progress acrross Scotland.
TOMORROW'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY --- RISK OF ICY SURFACES EARLY ON
A somewhat different day than of late. Misty low cloud & occasional mainly light rain or drizzle is expected as a warm front struggles into the colder air of a blocking high pressure system. Winds should be light & rather variable, with highest temperatures up to around 3 or 4 degrees.

TUESDAY 7th FEBRUARY

2012-02-07T08:47:00.003Z

A frosty start, with some mist & fog in the valley, but largely clear skies above. A dry day is expected, with sunshine at times. Winds will be only force 1 or 2, with temperatures slow to rise to a maximum of only 2 or 3 degrees. TONIGHT will be largely fine & clear, with a frost setting in by dusk. Perhaps more cloud & a slight breeze may arrest the fall in temperature later in the night, though -3 or -4 seems probable as a minimum.

Temperature at obs. time today 0830	-3.6
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	4.2
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	-4.9
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	-8.4
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	nil
Barometer at observation time today	1038mbs
Wind at observation time today	NW1
This month’s highest temperature to date	4.2
This month’s lowest temperature to date	-9.2
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	4.2mms
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE	6.4mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES FEBRUARY

Avg. max. temperature	6.1	Long term avg. rainfall	77
Avg min. temperature	-0.4	Wettest month	248
Record high temperature	14.5	Driest month	6.8
Record low temperature	-12.2		mms

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YESTERDAY IN PITLOCHRY
Some mist & fog problems early, with icy surfaces around, but plenty of sunshine later.

THE GENERAL WEATHER PATTERN AROUND THE BRITISH ISLES
Still a large high over Siberia & low pressure over the Eastern Med. Slow-moving weak fronts tending to stack up to the west of Britain.
TOMORROW'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY
Somewhat more cloudy than on recent days, especially in the 2nd half of the day. There may be a little rain, possibly sleet above 250ms. Winds tending to freshen later. Still cold at 2 or 3 as a maximum.

THE SUN SHINES IN ALL ITS GLORY ABOVE THE MIST & FOG IN THE VALLEY BELOW

2012-02-06T11:43:00.001Z

MONDAY 6th FEBRUARY

2012-02-06T08:54:00.000Z

WATCH OUT FOR ICE ON UNTREATED SURFACES. Quite a lot of mist around this morning & some valley bottom locations may keep it for a while, staying frosty into the bargain. However, many of us will see something of the sun today, with well-broken cloud. Winds will be very light & maximum temperatures will struggle to only 2 or 3 degrees. TONIGHT is expected to be dry with clear spells with more frost & mist.

Temperature at obs. time today 0845	-1.0
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	3.0
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	-1.5
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	-3.2
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	1.0mms
Barometer at observation time today	1033mbs
Wind at observation time today	NNW1
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	6.4mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES FEBRUARY

Avg. max. temperature	6.1	Long term avg. rainfall	77
Avg min. temperature	-0.4	Wettest month	248
Record high temperature	14.5	Driest month	6.8
Record low temperature	-12.2		mms

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YESTERDAY IN PITLOCHRY
Dry, broken cloud, light winds, but cold. Very icy during the morning.
THE GENERAL WEATHER PATTERN AROUND THE BRITISH ISLES
Pressure remains high over Britain, with the main centre of high pressure over Siberia. There is a deep depression in the Eastern Mediterranean.
TOMORROW'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY
Frost & fog patches at first, but a dry day, bright at times with some sunshine. Winds light & maximum temperatures about 2 or 3, so feeling cold.

SUNDAY 5th FEBRUARY

2012-02-05T09:12:00.000Z

Some mist in the valley & TREACHEROUS UNDER FOOT ON UNTREATED SURFACES. Much of today should be dry, with a small risk of a wintry shower. Quite a lot of medium & high-level cloud around, though it should be bright at times. There may be more cloud around late in the day. Winds force2 or 3 from the SW & maximum temperatures only up to around 3 degrees. TONIGHT will be partly cloudy, though with sufficient clear spells for a slight frost & some mist patches.

Temperature at obs. time today 0900	-1.6
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	2.0
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	-2.3
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	-5.0
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	4.2mms
Barometer at observation time today	1023mbs
Wind at observation time today	NE1
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	5.4mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES FEBRUARY

Avg. max. temperature	6.1	Long term avg. rainfall	77
Avg min. temperature	-0.4	Wettest month	248
Record high temperature	14.5	Driest month	6.8
Record low temperature	-12.2		mms

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YESTERDAY IN PITLOCHRY
Somewhat of a let-off in amount of lying snow. Cloudy all day, with some rain or sleet on occasions & feeling cold.
THE GENERAL WEATHER PATTERN AROUND THE BRITISH ISLES
Pressure is high to the west of Spain & the high over Russia looks like keeping the East of Britain on the cold side all week. Fronts will always be close by to the west, but look weak & unlikely to bring either mild or wet weather to our part of the world.
TOMORROW'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY
Monday promises to be a dry day, but there will be frost around at first & again late on. There may also be problems with slow-to-clear mist & fog patches. Winds will be light & maximum temperatures should reach about 3 degrees.

Many weather enthusiasts have a thermometer like the one shown in detail below.The lower end of the black pin on the left marks the minimum temperature that has occurred since the instrument was last reset.(in this case 16 degrees). The lower end of the pin on the right(showing a temperature of 28) marks the maximum temperature.The narrow piece of plastic in the centre of the thermometer is pressed to reset the pins.The top of the column of silver liquid shows the current temperature (22.5 degrees).Thermometers should be placed where the sun never shines on them, but not in the most shaded spots. This is why official weather stations use a Stevenson Screen, out in the open. Thermometers like the one shown, are readily available in most Garden Centres at a relatively low cost.

2012-02-04T17:54:00.000Z

SATURDAY 4th FEBRUARY

2012-02-04T09:15:00.000Z

Only about .5 of a cm. of snow lying here. The day is likely to remain cloudy & feel cold, with a wind from ESE at about force 3 & a temperature not bettering 2 or 3 degrees. There may be a little more rain or sleet on occasions, perhaps more so this afternoon, before a clearace this evening. TONIGHT will see some clear spells which will allow a slight frost & some slippery patches on untreated surfaces.

Temperature at obs. time today 0900	1.5
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	2.0
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs) (from 0900Hrs yesterday)	-9.2
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)(from 0900Hrs yesterday)	-11.1
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	1.2
Barometer at observation time today	1026mbs
Wind at observation time today	ESE3
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	1.2mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES FEBRUARY

Avg. max. temperature	6.1	Long term avg. rainfall	77
Avg min. temperature	-0.4	Wettest month	248
Record high temperature	14.5	Driest month	6.8
Record low temperature	-12.2		mms

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YESTERDAY IN PITLOCHRY
Delightful sunshine, but very cold. Very dry air, as indicated by the state of roads & pavements.
THE GENERAL WEATHER PATTERN AROUND THE BRITISH ISLES
The continental high has pulled back somewhat, pressure over Britain has started to fall & fronts are moving in from the Atlantic.
TOMORROW'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY
A slight frost to start the day, then a dry prospect ahead, with some sunshine especially during the morning. The afternoon is likely to become increasingly cloudy.Winds mainly moderate from the west & maximum temperatures around 3 or 4 degrees.

2012-02-03T16:09:00.000Z

On most nights & particularly so when skies are clear & there is little or no wind, the lowest temperatures are found on the ground. At weather stations, the ground minimum temperature is measured by a thermometer which just touches the grass tips (as shown)
The ground itself loses heat to a greater degree than the air above it. Last night, this site had a ground minimum temperature of minus 12.8, whereas the minimum temperature in the Stevenson screen was minus 9.6. Occasionally, I have recorded a difference of as much as 7 degrees between the two.

FRIDAY 3rd FEBRUARY

2012-02-03T08:55:00.001Z

The coldest night of the winter to date.The morning will see plenty of sunshine, but the temperature is likely to remain below zero for much of the day, perhaps making 1 degree by early afternoon. There may be rather more in the way of patchy high-level cloud as the afternoon goes on. Winds will remain light from the S or SW. TONIGHT should start clear & cold, but no repeat of very low temperature values of last night, as cloud increases later. There could be some sleet or snow around late in the night, but difficult to decide whether there will be any small accumulations of snow at this stage.

Temperature at obs. time today 0900	-9.2
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	0.0
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	-9.6
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	-12.8
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	nil
Barometer at observation time today	1037mbs
Wind at observation time today	S1
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	nil

AVERAGES & EXTREMES FEBRUARY

Avg. max. temperature	6.1	Long term avg. rainfall	77
Avg min. temperature	-0.4	Wettest month	248
Record high temperature	14.5	Driest month	6.8
Record low temperature	-12.2		mms

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YESTERDAY IN PITLOCHRY
A fine day, with some good spells of sunshine, but highest temperature on zero.
THE GENERAL WEATHER PATTERN AROUND THE BRITISH ISLES
Some retreating of the continental high & as a cosequence, some advancing of Atlantic fronts into Britain.
SATURDAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY
There may be a snow accumulation of 1 or 2 cms during tomorrow morning.

THURSDAY 2nd FEBRUARY

2012-02-02T08:36:00.000Z

A WARM WELCOME TO PITLOCHRY WEATHER!

There's a summary of January's weather further down the page.
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. http://www.pitlochryweather.blogspot.com/ (an address for your favourites)

TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY

Some high & medium-level cloud around, but a dry, bright day ahead with some sunshine.Winds will be around force 2 from the S.W. & maximum temperatures will be close to zero. TONIGHT will be dry, with well-broken cloud leading to a severe frost, minimum temperatures around -8.

Temperature at obs. time today 0830	-4.9
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	2.7
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	-5.4
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	-9.4
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	nil
Barometer at observation time today	1039mbs
Wind at observation time today	NNE1
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	nil

AVERAGES & EXTREMES FEBRUARY

Avg. max. temperature	6.1	Long term avg. rainfall	77
Avg min. temperature	-0.4	Wettest month	248
Record high temperature	14.5	Driest month	6.8
Record low temperature	-12.2		mms

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YESTERDAY IN PITLOCHRY
Stubborn stratocumulus cloud from off the North Sea, persisted during daylight hours, but after dark, clearing skies have resulted in a sharp frost.
THE GENERAL WEATHER PATTERN AROUND THE BRITISH ISLES
Northern Europe is still covered by a huge high pressure system, giving intense cold. Pressure is low over Italy & the Atlantic & the milder air is poised to attempt to extend its influence across Britain over the next few days.
TOMORROW'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY
Sharp frost early & perhaps some valley mist patches. The day should be dry with good spells of sunshine, though temperatures will struggle to get above zero.

JANUARY 2012---SUMMARY OF THE MONTH

2012-02-01T10:50:00.001Z

Apart from high winds for a time on the 3rd, the month could generally be described as "benign".
The average maximum temperature was exactly on the long-term normal of 5.3, while the average minimum at -0.4, was 0.5 above the long-term figure.
There were 15 air frosts & 26 ground frosts.
Rainfall for the month at 100.1mms, was just 92% of normal. Nearly 1/3rd of this fell on the 2nd, while the 2nd & 4th between them delivered 53% of the month's total.
Snow(including sleet) fell on 7 days & was lying at 0900Hrs on 4 of these, the maximum depth being around 5.5cms only.

The Met Office is expecting a colder February than average, but so far at least, this winter, apart from some gales, is going rather well. Barry 01/02/12

WEDNESDAY 1st FEBRUARY

2012-02-01T09:01:00.000Z

THERE WILL BE A JANUARY SUMMARY LATER THIS MORNING.

Rather cloudy, especially this morning, with rather more cloud breaks & some sunshine this afternoon.Winds will be mainly SE force 2 or 3, with maximum temperature around 3 degrees.

TONIGHT will be frosty, potentially at least -6, if skies remain largely clear.

Temperature at obs. time today 0900	1.3
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	3.4
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	1.2
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	0.0
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	nil
Barometer at observation time today (Pressure very high!)	1040mbs
Wind at observation time today	SE2
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 ( JANUARY)	100.1mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES FEBRUARY

Avg. max. temperature	6.1	Long term avg. rainfall	77
Avg min. temperature	-0.4	Wettest month	248
Record high temperature	14.5	Driest month	6.8
Record low temperature	-12.2		mms

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YESTERDAY IN PITLOCHRY
Cloud has again been very persistent, depriving us of sunshine yesterday, but keeping us frost free overnight.
THE GENERAL WEATHER PATTERN AROUND THE BRITISH ISLES
A massive high pressure system covers Northern Europe, though the pressure pattern over Britain looks dramatically different by Saturday.
TOMORROW'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY
A frosty start with some mist patches, but it should be dry with some sunshine. Winds will be light & rather variable, with highest temperatures struggling up to only 1 degree.

TUESDAY JANUARY 31st

2012-01-31T08:33:00.000Z

A cloudy start, though temperatures at +2.1. With time, there may be some breaking of the cloud sheet, allowing some brightness & a few sunny intervals. Winds will be E. or SE force 2 to 4 & highest temperatures will reach 3 or 4 degrees. TONIGHT--some cloud breaks should persist, allowing temperatures to fall to around -2, perhaps lower in any longer cloud clearances.

Temperature at obs. time today 0830	2.1
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	2.6
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	-0.3
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	-3.4
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	0.1mm
Barometer at observation time today	1030mbs
Wind at observation time today	E3
This month’s highest temperature to date	11.0
This month’s lowest temperature to date	-8.1
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	31.9mms
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE	100.1mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES JANUARY

Avg. max. temperature	5.3	Long term avg. rainfall	109
Avg min. temperature	-0.9	Wettest month	273
Record high temperature	13.7	Driest month	10.6
Record low temperature	-19.6		mms

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YESTERDAY IN PITLOCHRY
A couple of lessons to learn from yesterday! 1. High pressure is no guarantee of blue skies & sunshine. Pitlochry can often be troubled with winds blowing off the North Sea bringing sea fog or a layer of stratocumulus cloud,even with a little rain, with barometers reading sky-high. 2.(More positive)--Even in a very cold airstream, a decent layer of cloud cover can provide a very effective blanket for keeping frost at bay--as almost happened last night. Evidence of slight snow grains on the lawn.

THE GENERAL WEATHER PATTERN AROUND THE BRITISH ISLES
A huge high pressure system remains over N.Russia keeping Atlantic fronts at bay.

TOMORROW'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY
A mixture of a little brightness & broken cloud & more cloudy spells. Remaining cold with best temperatures around 3. Winds force 2 or 3 from the E. or N.E. Frost if any clear spells.

MONDAY 30th JANUARY

2012-01-30T08:31:00.000Z

There may be some brightness around today, but also some areas of cloud, coming off the North Sea.Some parts of the Eastern Grampians will have some spells of mainly light snow, but much of the time should be dry locally, with just a small chance of the odd patch of rain or sleet. It will feel cold & raw, with SE winds blowing up to about force 3 or 4. Maximum temperatures will only manage 3 degrees at best. There may be a frost tonight, as long as there are sufficient cloud breaks.

Temperature at obs. time today 0815	1.6
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	3.5
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	0.3
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	-0.1
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	1.0mms
Barometer at observation time today	1029mbs
Wind at observation time today	SE2
This month’s highest temperature to date	11.0
This month’s lowest temperature to date	-8.1
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	31.9
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE	100.0mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES JANUARY

Avg. max. temperature	5.3	Long term avg. rainfall	109
Avg min. temperature	-0.9	Wettest month	273
Record high temperature	13.7	Driest month	10.6
Record low temperature	-19.6		mms

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YESTERDAY IN PITLOCHRY
Cloudy for much of the time, as an air flow off the North Sea began to import moister, cloudy conditions. The positive side of this was that we avoided a frost last night. Light rain & drizzle here last evening & overnight, fell as snow over eastern parts of the Grampians

THE GENERAL WEATHER PATTERN AROUND THE BRITISH ISLES
A huge high of 1062mbs is situated over Northern Russia. Pressure is low over the Atlantic & Central Mediterranean. Fronts are queueing up in the Western Approaches, but are unable to advance further east.
TOMORROW'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY
Rather a lot of cloud around, coming off the North Sea. Perhaps a slight frost at first Just a chance of a few brighter spells. There is also a chance of a few light snow flurries, more especially on the hills to the east of Pitlochry, but no significant accumulations are expected. Winds mostly E force 2 to 4 & maximum temperature around 2 degrees. Overnight frost.

SUNDAY 29th JANUARY

2012-01-29T09:13:00.000Z

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. http://www.pitlochryweather.blogspot.com/ (why not put this in your favourites, as this address is a direct link to the site)

TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY RAIN IS FALLING ON FROZEN GROUND---ICY PATCHES ABOUT.
Pitlochry is currently being affected by a cloudy area giving some light rain. This should clear as the morning goes on to give dry & brighter conditions. Perhaps later in the day, a few showers of rain or sleet may spread in from the North Sea, falling as snow above about 300m. It will feel cold with E. winds up to about force 3 & max. temperatures only reaching 3 degrees. TONIGHT--Dry for much of the time with some clear spells & a frost.

Temperature at obs. time today 0900	0.4
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	1.5
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	-3.4
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	-7.3
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	0.2mms
Barometer at observation time today	1031mbs
Wind at observation time today	SE1
This month’s highest temperature to date	11.0
This month’s lowest temperature to date	-8.1
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	31.9mms
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE	99.0mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES JANUARY

Avg. max. temperature	5.3	Long term avg. rainfall	109
Avg min. temperature	-0.9	Wettest month	273
Record high temperature	13.7	Driest month	10.6
Record low temperature	-19.6		mms

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YESTERDAY IN PITLOCHRY
Bright or sunny spells, with high & medium- level cloud patches. A cold day, however, max. only 1.5.

THE GENERAL WEATHER PATTERN AROUND THE BRITISH ISLES
Pressure is high over the continent & low over the Atlantic, leaving Britain in the battle zone between cold & mild air.
TOMORROW'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY
Mainly dry & bright with E. winds force 2 or 3. Feeling cold, with highest temperatures around 3 degrees.

(LAST IN THE SERIES) CUMULONIMBUS--The cloud associated with thunderstorms.The base of this type of cloud is usually in the rage 1,500 to 6,000ft, but its brilliant white tops made of ice crystals, can be over 30,000 ft high.They are cauliflower-like large towers often with anvil-shaped tops.The base of the cloud is usually very dark & threatening.Squally winds are common beneath these clouds, which are usually given a wide berth by aircraft.Thunder & lightning are commonly associated features

2012-01-28T13:01:00.001Z

SATURDAY 28th JANUARY

2012-01-28T09:30:00.000Z

The thermometer only -2.7 at 0900Hrs, so slippery surfaces likely. It should be a dry day, bright at times with some intervals of sunshine. However, there will often be some cloud around at high & medium heights, making for weak or watery sunshine. Winds will be mostly W. or SW. force 1 or 2 only. Maximum temperatures will struggle to only 1 or 2 degrees.
TONIGHT will see clear spells, patchy high cloud, light winds & a frost, with lowest values around -1 to -3 degrees.

Temperature at obs. time today 0900	-2.7
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	4.2
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	-3.8
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	-7.4
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	nil
Barometer at observation time today	1030mbs
Wind at observation time today	W1
This month’s highest temperature to date	11.0
This month’s lowest temperature to date	-8.1
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	31.9mms
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE	98.8mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES JANUARY

Avg. max. temperature	5.3	Long term avg. rainfall	109
Avg min. temperature	-0.9	Wettest month	273
Record high temperature	13.7	Driest month	10.6
Record low temperature	-19.6		mms

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YESTERDAY IN PITLOCHRY
Apart from some morning mist patches, it was a day with generous amounts of sunshine & light winds.

THE GENERAL WEATHER PATTERN AROUND THE BRITISH ISLES
Pressure is high to the south & east of Britain & low over the Atlantic. Barometers have risen considerably over the last 48hrs. Fronts are struggling to advance into western districts from the Atlantic & a "battle ground" between cold air & mild air is set to be played out across the country.

TOMORROW'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY
The morning will start with a frost, but it should be bright, with patchy high cloud & sunny spells. Cloud may increase somewhat later in the afternoon. Winds will become mainly E. to NE force 2 to 3, with maximum temperatures up to about 3 degrees.

NIMBOSTRATUS--The base of this cloud type can be between the surface & 10,000ft.In appearance, it is thick, grey & often dark.It normally gives continuous rain, sleet or snow, the sun or moon being totally hidden.

2012-01-27T18:03:00.000Z

FRIDAY 27th JANUARY

2012-01-27T08:48:00.000Z

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TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY
A slight frost initially & temperatures today unlikely to exceed 4 degrees. Rather cloudy at first this morning, with a small risk of a slight snow shower. Later on, cloud amounts should decrease, with some sunny spells Light winds less than force 3.
TONIGHT--Clear spells, light winds & a frost. Minimum temperatures close to -5 or -6. Perhaps some valley mist. NOTE--although pressure patterns suggest that a cold spell may be on the horizon & the press have already decided there will be, the Met Office still consider it is only a 2 in 3 probability

Temperature at obs. time today 0900	-0.8
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	2.1
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	-1.5
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	-5.2
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	0.6mms
Barometer at observation time today	1009mbs
Wind at observation time today	NE1
This month’s highest temperature to date	11.0
This month’s lowest temperature to date	-8.1
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	31.9mms
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE	98.8mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES JANUARY

Avg. max. temperature	5.3	Long term avg. rainfall	109
Avg min. temperature	-0.9	Wettest month	273
Record high temperature	13.7	Driest month	10.6
Record low temperature	-19.6		mms

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YESTERDAY IN PITLOCHRY
A bright morning gave way to a more cloudy afternoon, with small amounts of occasional rain or sleet. The high ground to the north of Pitlochry had a little snow.

THE GENERAL WEATHER PATTERN AROUND THE BRITISH ISLES
Pressure is high over Russia & this high pressure is likely to have an increasing impact on British weather over coming days. Atlantic fronts will have a tendency to stall over Western areas. The next few days are crucial in determining whether or not we will face a cold spell during February; the Met Office give this scenario a 2 in 3 chance.

WEEKEND FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY
Cold with frost night & morning & perhaps some mist & fog patches especially in the valley bottom.A good deal of dry weather is likely with some sunshine, though some more cloudy spells are also probable & there could be small amounts of wintry precipitation. Winds generally light, with maximum temperatures around 2 or 3.

STRATOCUMULUS ---A low-level cloud (below 6,000ft ) in layers or patches, some white parts though mainly grey base. Often formed when patchy cumulus cloud spreads out to cover all or much of the sky

2012-01-26T12:35:00.000Z

THURSDAY 26th JANUARY

2012-01-26T09:10:00.000Z

Temperatures are at their lowest right now at 9am--so watch out for ice on all untreated surfaces. There's also a lot of mist around in the valley which will retard any immediate rise in temperature. Mist apart, the morning should remain fine with some sunshine, though temperatures will take a time to exceed freezing point.
During the afternoon, an upper air trough will bring an increase of cloud to the area, followed by a spell of sleet or snow, especially late afternoon & early evening. Snow is likely to settle & accumulate above about 150 to 200metres, somewhat more slushy & sleety at the lowest levels.
TONIGHT--Clear spells & a sharp frost.

Temperature at obs. time today 0900	-1.2
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	9.2
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	-1.2
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	-4.2
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	7.1mms
Barometer at observation time today	999mbs
Wind at observation time today	SSW2
This month’s highest temperature to date	11.0
This month’s lowest temperature to date	-8.1
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	31.9mms
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE	98.2mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES JANUARY

Avg. max. temperature	5.3	Long term avg. rainfall	109
Avg min. temperature	-0.9	Wettest month	273
Record high temperature	13.7	Driest month	10.6
Record low temperature	-19.6		mms

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YESTERDAY IN PITLOCHRY
The day was essentially cloudy, with occasional slight rain or drizzle, though mild. During the late afternoon & through the evening, the rain became heavier with the passage of a cold front.

THE GENERAL WEATHER PATTERN AROUND THE BRITISH ISLES
The concern now is that a large high pressure system is building over Russia, threatening to block off the Atlantic weather systems. The Met Office now think that there is a 2 in 3 chance that the blocking high will win the battle & set up a cold spell with E. winds.

TOMORROW'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY
Frost at first & again later. Perhaps an odd shower of sleet or snow, but also a fair amount of dry weather with some sunshine. Winds light force 2 or 3, maximum temperature 4 degrees.

WEDNESDAY 25th JANUARY

2012-01-25T08:59:00.004Z

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TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY
A cloudy day is expected with the cloud often down on the hills-- (stratus cloud, as featured yesterday)There is likely to be a little rain or drizzle at times, though not amounting to much. It will be a mild, damp day, with temperatures likely to rise only about 1 degree more than at 0900Hrs. Winds will be from the SE about force 3. Late in the day or during the evening, the rain is likely to turn heavier, with the approach of an active cold front.
TONIGHT the wind may freshen during the heavier rain, but later in the night, it should turn drier with the cloud breaking. It will also turn colder, with a slight frost, giving icy patches early, on untreated surfaces.

Temperature at obs. time today 0900	7.5
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	7.5
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	1.1
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	0.1
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	1.8mms
Barometer at observation time today	1002mbs
Wind at observation time today	SE2/3
This month’s highest temperature to date	11.0
This month’s lowest temperature to date	-8.1
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	31.9mms
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE	91.1mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES JANUARY

Avg. max. temperature	5.3	Long term avg. rainfall	109
Avg min. temperature	-0.9	Wettest month	273
Record high temperature	13.7	Driest month	10.6
Record low temperature	-19.6		mms

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YESTERDAY IN PITLOCHRY
Mostly overcast & cold, but with only small amounts of rain. Bands of mist in the valley were persistent.

THE GENERAL WEATHER PATTERN AROUND THE BRITISH ISLES
Britain lies in a "warm sector" today, with a warm front having passed overnight & a cold front due tonight. Pressure is low to the W & N of Britain & high in Mid-Atlantic.

TOMORROW'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY
A much colder day, with maximum temperatures only around 3. A good deal of dry, bright weather, but perhaps some more cloudy zones with the odd shower, which may well be wintry in nature & certainly of snow above about 250ms. Frost both early & late. Winds generally light.
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STRATUS CLOUD---Certainly seen during today(Tuesday). A low, grey layer of cloud, with a base between the ground & 1500ft. Often gives drizzle or snow grains.Visibility is often poor with hill fog

2012-01-24T17:47:00.000Z

TUESDAY 24th JANUARY

2012-01-24T08:32:00.000Z

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TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY ( Evidence of slight snow earlier, as well as a frost.)

It will be a damp & cheerless day, with misty low cloud & some light & patchy rain(perhaps a little sleet at first). It will be cold for most of the day, with the highest temperatures occurring this evening & tonight. Winds will be light, mainly from the NE during the day, but SW tonight.

Temperature at obs. time today 0900	0.8
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	5.8
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	-1.0
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	-4.5
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	1.1mms
Barometer at observation time today	1013mbs
Wind at observation time today	E1
This month’s highest temperature to date	11.0
This month’s lowest temperature to date	-8.1
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	31.9mms
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE	89.3mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES JANUARY

Avg. max. temperature	5.3	Long term avg. rainfall	109
Avg min. temperature	-0.9	Wettest month	273
Record high temperature	13.7	Driest month	10.6
Record low temperature	-19.6		mms

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YESTERDAY IN PITLOCHRY
Dry with spells of sunshine & near-normal temperatures.

THE GENERAL WEATHER PATTERN AROUND THE BRITISH ISLES
Pressure is low to the S of Greenland & high to the W of Spain & over Biscay. Fronts are crossing Britain & tomorrow, the country will be in a warm sector with mild SW winds.

TOMORROW'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY
It will again be a cloudy day, with rather more in the way of rain. It will, however, be milder than today, with SW force 3 or 4 winds bringing maximum temperatures up to about 8 degrees.It should be dry overnight, with temperatures falling to give a slight frost.

CUMULUS CLOUD--one of the most common & readily recognised cloud types. It is classed as a low cloud, usually floating at a height around 3,000 to 6,000ft & commonly flirting with the mountain tops.Cumulus clouds usually have brilliant white tops where the sunlight catches them, but bases are usually darker.The cloud often develops vertically resembling a cauliflower head.These clouds are commonly seen in our area with W or NW winds & a forecast of sunny intervals & showers.

2012-01-23T10:53:00.000Z

2012-01-23T09:29:00.005Z

Apart from the chance of an odd wintry shower during the first hour or two, it is expected to be a dry, bright day, with patchy cloud & some spells of sunshine. Winds will be W. force 2 or 3 & maximum temperatures will reach 5 degrees.

TONIGHT will be largely clear & frosty, temperatures down to around -2. Cloud will increase before dawn bringing a spell of wettish snow (More detail in Tuesday's forecast below)

THIS MORNING'S OBSERVATIONS

Temperature at obs. time today 0900	1.3
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	6.6
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	1.3
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	-1.6
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	trace
Barometer at observation time today	1011mbs
Wind at observation time today	N2
This month’s highest temperature to date	11.0
This month’s lowest temperature to date	-8.1
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	31.9mms
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE	88.2mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES JANUARY

Avg. max. temperature	5.3	Long term avg. rainfall	109
Avg min. temperature	-0.9	Wettest month	273
Record high temperature	13.7	Driest month	10.6
Record low temperature	-19.6		mms

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YESTERDAY IN PITLOCHRY

THE GENERAL WEATHER PATTERN AROUND THE BRITISH ISLES
Pressure is low to the NE of the British Isles & high to the SW. Today will see a westerly airstream, but tomorrow & Wednesday will see the passage of fronts across the country.

TOMORROW'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY
The day will dawn cloudy, with some sleet or wet snow falling for a time. This should fizzle out later in the morning, with drier, but cloudy weather for the rest of the day. It will remain cold for much of the day, with the highest temperatures likely during the evening night. Winds will be light.

KEEPING A KEEN BUT SYMPATHETIC EYE ON THE MET OFFICE

2012-01-22T17:57:00.000Z

LONGER-RANGE FORECASTING----

MET OFFICE GOES FOR CAUTION (LATE JAN & INTO FEB)

This Weather Blog has never attempted to try its hand at long-term forecasting for Pitlochry. After all, the so-called experts don't exactly have a great track record in predicting what's lined up for the coming month or season.
In the case of the latter, which is truly in its infancy, the Met Office threw caution to the wind & blabbed to the press instead of keeping what was experimental, firmly under wraps.The result was a predicted "barbecue Summer" turning out to be a damp squib. In these times with a plethora of private forecasting organisations anxious to win new business, the long-established "gold standard"of the Met Office became under threat.

So, it was with some relief, that I have been reading in recent days, some encouraging, common-sense thinking from the M.O. on their website which looks ahead giving the forecasts for periods 6 to 15 &16 to 30 days ahead.

This is a quote from their outlook for the period 6 to 15 days ahead , effective from the middle of next week

"There is considerable uncertainty in the forecast, with an almost equal probability of a more changeable weather type returning" (following a brief period of more settled conditions with overnight frost)"or much colder conditions developing across the U.K., with snow in places & widespread frost."

Well done, Met Office!! If things are on a knife edge, just tell us so. We all understand that forecasting the weather is a very different thing from forecasting an eclipse or the time of high tide years in advance!

ALTOSTRATUS CLOUD---is a sheet/layer of cloud at a medium height (7,000 to 16,000ft.). It is both lower & more greyish than cirrostratus.This type of cloud may well tend to thicken to give rain.The sun or moon struggles to be seen in this type of cloud & in any event, would appear very watery.

2012-01-22T10:29:00.000Z

SUNDAY 22nd JANUARY

2012-01-22T09:25:00.000Z

THIS MORNING'S READINGS
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Temperature at obs. time today 0900	3.7
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	5.4
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	2.1
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	1.0
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	8.4mms
Barometer at observation time today	999mbs
Wind at observation time today	NW2
This month’s highest temperature to date	11.0
This month’s lowest temperature to date	-8.1
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	31.9mms
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE	88.2mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES JANUARY

Avg. max. temperature	5.3	Long term avg. rainfall	109
Avg min. temperature	-0.9	Wettest month	273
Record high temperature	13.7	Driest month	10.6
Record low temperature	-19.6		mms

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GENERAL SITUATION
Pressure is high over the Atlantic to the west of Spain & low over Denmark. There's a NW airflow over Britain

SUNDAY in PITLOCHRY
Apart from the chance of an isolated shower, the day should be mainly dry, with broken clouds & some sunshine. Winds will be force 2 to 4 from the NW & maximum temperatures will reach around 6 degrees.
TONIGHT ---Apart from an isolated shower, the period should be dry with long clear spells & a touch of frost, giving icy patches on untreated surfaces.

MONDAY in PITLOCHRY
It should be a dry day, with only a small risk of a shower. Cloud will be well-broken with good spells of sunshine. Winds will be W 2 or 3 & maximum temperatures will reach around 4 or 5. Frost overnight.

ALTOCUMULUS are a medium height cloud, at a height in the range 7,000 to 16,000ft.They are a lower & rather larger version of cirrocumulus cloud.They are usually white in colour. Within this variety of clouds are some of the most spectacular-looking in the heavens e.g. flying saucer shaped, doughnut-shaped, lens shaped, ripples & waves. They often form where an airstream has crossed a high mountain area.

2012-01-21T13:14:00.000Z

SATURDAY 21st JANUARY

2012-01-21T09:31:00.000Z

Temperature at obs. time today 0900	3.3
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	7.7
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	1.3
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	-1.1
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	2.8mms
Barometer at observation time today	997mbs
Wind at observation time today	W5
This month’s highest temperature to date	11.0
This month’s lowest temperature to date	-8.1
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	31.9mms
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE	79.8mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES JANUARY

Avg. max. temperature	5.3	Long term avg. rainfall	109
Avg min. temperature	-0.9	Wettest month	273
Record high temperature	13.7	Driest month	10.6
Record low temperature	-19.6		mms

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THE GENERAL SITUATION
Pressure is low to the north of Scotland & high to the west of Spain. A rather cold W to NW air flow covers Britain

PITLOCHRY on SATURDAY
A day of broken cloud, with some intervals of sunshine, but also a few showers. These are likely to be of rain or sleet, with snow above about 250 to 300ms. W to NW winds will be fresh to strong (force 4 to 6 ) at first, easing somewhat during the day. Maximum temperatures will reach around 5 degrees.
TONIGHT--Clear & mainly dry for a time, but a spell of rain or sleet overnight, clearing by or before dawn. Temperatures falling close to zero, so a risk of some icy stretches by morning

PITLOCHRY on SUNDAY
A mostly dry day, with some sunny spells & few, if any, showers. Any isolated showers could be of a wintry mix. Winds W to NW force 3 or 4 & maximum temperatures around 4 or 5.

CIRROCUMULUS CLOUD---Small lumps of high, white cloud, often found with cirrus & cirrostratus cloud at round about 25,000ft.The cloud often appears in a rippled effect.The sun & moon are still seen

2012-01-20T14:50:00.000Z

FRIDAY 20th JANUARY

2012-01-20T08:45:00.000Z

Temperature at obs. time today 0840	1.6
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	4.2
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	-0.2
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	-4.6
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	1.6mms
Barometer at observation time today	1012mbs
Wind at observation time today
This month’s highest temperature to date	11.0
This month’s lowest temperature to date	8.1
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	31.9mms
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE	77.0mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES JANUARY

Avg. max. temperature	5.3	Long term avg. rainfall	109
Avg min. temperature	-0.9	Wettest month	273
Record high temperature	13.7	Driest month	10.6
Record low temperature	-19.6		mms

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PITLOCHRY YESTERDAY
A fine morning,but a rather cloudy, showery afternoon with some sleet,then a slight snow shower early evening. Little happening overnight.

PITLOCHRY on FRIDAY
Watch out for slippery surfaces on untreated areas. Dry, in the main, for much of daylight hours, though the best of any sunshine will be a.m. Cloud will tend to increase this afternoon (warm front approaching) Winds will be W. mainly force 2 to 4, with maximum temperature around 4.
TONIGHT will be mostly cloudy with small amounts of rain. Clearance later in the night, may see temperatures fall to near zero.

PITLOCHRY over the WEEKEND
SATURDAY will see a mixture of dry spells with broken cloud & some sunny intervals, but also some more cloudy spells with showers of rain or sleet (the hills may see light snowfalls). Winds will be W. force 4 to 6 with a maximum of around 4.
SUNDAY should see dry spells with broken cloud & some sunny intervals & perhaps an odd wintry shower. Winds will be W3 or 4 & maximum temperatures around 4.

THURSDAY 19th JANUARY

2012-01-19T08:48:00.000Z

Temperature at obs. time today 0900	1.0
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	1.8
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	0.6
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	-1.2
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	3.1
Barometer at observation time today	1009mbs
Wind at observation time today	NNW2
This month’s highest temperature to date	11.0
This month’s lowest temperature to date	-8.1
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	31.9mms
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE	75.4mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES JANUARY

Avg. max. temperature	5.3	Long term avg. rainfall	109
Avg min. temperature	-0.9	Wettest month	273
Record high temperature	13.7	Driest month	10.6
Record low temperature	-19.6		mms

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.

Some of you may regularly look at the longer-term outlook from the Met Office in this section above. Note their current dilema about whether or not we will get a cold spell late Jan. & into Feb.---seems it's on a knife edge!!

PITLOCHRY YESTERDAY
Dry with broken cloud & some sunshine. Highest temperatures, early in the day.

GENERAL SITUATION
Pressure is high over Spain & low over Iceland. A westerly flow covers Britain, with some fronts in it.

PITLOCHRY on THURSDAY FRESH SNOW ON THE HILLS PATHS & PAVEMENTS VERY SLIPPY
Starting mostly clear, though earlier showers have led to some icy patches, with temmperatures close to freezing. During the day, there should be broken cloud with some sunshine, but a risk of showers, which could fall as sleet or snow, though accumulations of snow are only likely above about 200/250ms. Feeling cold with a force 3 or 4 W. wind. Maximum temperatures around 3 or 4 degrees.
TONIGHT--- Perhaps the odd snow shower, especially during the evening.

OUTLOOK
FRIDAY---Dry for much of the day, but more cloud later in the day, followed by some rain.
SATURDAY & SUNDAY---Rather cold & breezy, with broken cloud, some sunshine with perhaps the odd shower, which could be of a wintry mix, though of snow above 300ms, with some snow accumulations.

CIRROSTRATUS CLOUD is a thin layer of whitish, transparent cloud, typically at about 25,000ft.It often makes the sun or moon look watery, perhaps with a halo present.This sort of cloud is often the forerunner of an approaching warm front, especially if it gradually lowers & becomes greyer.

2012-01-18T16:37:00.000Z

WEDNESDAY 18th JANUARY

2012-01-18T08:38:00.000Z

Temperature at obs. time today 0830	7.0
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	8.7
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	0.7
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	0.5
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	0.9mms
Barometer at observation time today	1010mbs
Wind at observation time today	NW4
This month’s highest temperature to date	11.0
This month’s lowest temperature to date	-8.1
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	31.9mms
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE	72.3mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES JANUARY

Avg. max. temperature	5.3	Long term avg. rainfall	109
Avg min. temperature	-0.9	Wettest month	273
Record high temperature	13.7	Driest month	10.6
Record low temperature	-19.6

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.

PITLOCHRY YESTERDAY
Cloudy throughout, though mainly dry during daylight hours. A little rain evening & overnight, with rising temperatures.

THE GENERAL SITUATION
High pressure over Spain & low to the NE of Iceland. Eventually, Britain will be covered by a polar maritime airstream, which means turning colder again, with a risk of some snow showers.

PITLOCHRY on WEDNESDAY
Perhaps an early shower, but becoming mostly dry with broken cloud & some sunshine.Mild at present, with highest temperatures reaching close to 8, but tending to drop back somewhat as the day goes on. Winds moderate to fresh from W to NW.
TONIGHT
Clear spells, but the risk of a snow shower increases, with perhaps a light covering by morning. Minimum temperature around zero.

THURSDAY
Perhaps a few icy patches on untreated surfaces at first. Dry for most of the time, but the odd snow shower is possible.
It will feel cold, with a moderate to fresh wind from W to NW & maximum temperature around 3 or 4.

CIRRUS CLOUDS are high (16,500 to 35,000ft) white &arranged in hooks, filaments, tufts &narrow bands, sometimes rather like aircraft trails.There may be a halo round them & the sun or moon may appear hazy. These clouds may feature within fine settled spells, but if the amount increases, especially from the S.W. they may herald the approach of a warm front.

2012-01-17T11:13:00.000Z

MONDAY 17th JANUARY

2012-01-17T08:28:00.000Z

Temperature at obs. time today 0900	+0.6
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	+0.6
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	-8.1
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	-10.9
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	nil
Barometer at observation time today	1021mbs
Wind at observation time today	N1
This month’s highest temperature to date	11.0
This month’s lowest temperature to date	-8.1
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	31.9mms
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE	71.4mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES JANUARY

Avg. max. temperature	5.3	Long term avg. rainfall	109
Avg min. temperature	-0.9	Wettest month	273
Record high temperature	13.7	Driest month	10.6
Record low temperature	-19.6		mms

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PITLOCHRY YESTERDAY
The daytime temperature yesterday failed to reach zero, but it has done so overnight. In similar vein, the temperature overnight fell early on to about -4, but has since risen to just above freezing. The minimum for the 24hr period, however, occurred around 0900hrs yesterday morning!

THE GENERAL SITUATION
The high pressure which has given us cold, settled weather, is now over France & moving away. This will allow Atlantic winds bearing fronts to take over.

PITLOCHRY on TUESDAY
Today is expected to be more cloudy than yesterday, though it should occasionally be bright & remain dry. Winds should still be light, though mainly from the S or SW. It will be less cold, with a maximum of around 4.
TONIGHT
It should be mainly cloudy, with some patchy light rain later, not amounting to much. It will be much milder than on previous nights, with a minimum of around 2.

WEDNESDAY'S OUTLOOK
Perhaps a little rain around to start with, but then mainly dry if rather cloudy. Milder, with a maximum of 7, with moderate to fresh SW winds.

2012-01-16T17:52:00.002Z

DO YOU KNOW YOUR CIRROCUMULUS FROM YOUR NIMBOSTRATUS?!

2012-01-16T09:01:00.000Z

MONDAY 16th JANUARY

2012-01-16T08:37:00.000Z

Temperature at obs. time today 0830	-7.9
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	+1.9
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs) (LOWEST SO FAR THIS WINTER)	-7.9
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	-11.0
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	nil
Barometer at observation time today	1023mbs
Wind at observation time today	NE1
This month’s highest temperature to date	11.0
This month’s lowest temperature to date	-7.9
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	31.9mms
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE	71.4mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES JANUARY

Avg. max. temperature	5.3	Long term avg. rainfall	109
Avg min. temperature	-0.9	Wettest month	273
Record high temperature	13.7	Driest month	10.6
Record low temperature	-19.6		mms

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YESTERDAY in PITLOCHRY
The morning was crisp & sparkling, with a lingering frost. There was a little more high cloud around in the afternoon, but it remained bright. With largely clear skies, no wind & an already cold airstream, temperatures fell sharply overnight, giving the lowest values of the winter to date.

THE GENERAL SITUATION
Pressure is high to the east, but this is gradually sinking into the Continent. Atlantic fronts are approaching & will affect NW Scotland first of all.

PITLOCHRY TODAY
A clear & very cold start. Probably more in the way of high cloud around later, but further sunny intervals. Temperatures slow to rise & may be held close to zero. Very light winds.
TONIGHT will see temperatures falling quickly at first, but perhaps rising again later as cloud increases from the W.

TUESDAY
There is likely to be more cloud generally, though remaining dry until after dark, when there will also be some increase in wind. Maximum temperatures should be a few degrees up on today's.

SUNDAY 15th JANUARY

2012-01-15T08:46:00.000Z

Temperature at obs. time today 0900	-3.7
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	+1.1
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	-3.7
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	-7.3
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	nil
Barometer at observation time today	1023mbs
Wind at observation time today	calm
This month’s highest temperature to date	11.0
This month’s lowest temperature to date	-4.6
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	31.9mms
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE	71.4mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES JANUARY

Avg. max. temperature	5.3	Long term avg. rainfall	109
Avg min. temperature	-0.9	Wettest month	273
Record high temperature	13.7	Driest month	10.6
Record low temperature	-19.6		mms

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YESTERDAY'S WEATHER
Cloud soon spread up from the Central Belt & refused to break up, leaving a disappointingly cloudy day. The cloud sheet eventually broke up overnight, leaving clear skies & the inevitable frost.

GENERAL SITUATION
High pressure over the North Sea will continue to give dry, settled conditions over Britain. This will, however, retreat into Europe, allowing a milder SW airflow, with rain-bearing fronts, to take over before mid-week.

PITLOCHRY on SUNDAY
A frosty start, with some valley fog, which may be slow to clear. Apart from some high cloud, there should be a fair amount of clear sky around today--more so than yesterday. Temperatures, however, are not likely to rise much above zero, with frost persisting in the shadows. There will be little in the way of wind.
TONIGHT should be mainly clear & frosty, minimum down to at least-6, with some valley fog patches.

MONDAY
A frosty start with some fog around. Clear skies generally, though fog slow to clear. Light winds, but highest temperatures struggling around 0 to +1.

The weather chart on the day when Pitlochry lost power Notice how close the isobars (lines joining places with equal pressure) are together. In great contrast, today sees us covered by high pressure with very few isobars & there is virtually no wind at all.

2012-01-14T09:34:00.000Z

SATURDAY 14th JANUARY

2012-01-14T09:11:00.000Z

Temperature at obs. time today 0900	-3.0
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	3.7
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs) (coldest since Dec. 18th)	-4.6
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	-8.6
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	nil
Barometer at observation time today	1027mbs
Wind at observation time today	calm
This month’s highest temperature to date	11.0
This month’s lowest temperature to date	-4.6
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	31.9mms
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE	71.4mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES JANUARY

Avg. max. temperature	5.3	Long term avg. rainfall	109
Avg min. temperature	-0.9	Wettest month	273
Record high temperature	13.7	Driest month	10.4
Record low temperature	-19.6		mms

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GENERAL SITUATION
High pressure sits over Britain & is set to influence our weather until Tuesday

LAST NIGHT
Was less cloudy than anticipated; consequently temperatures fell lower, though rising somewhat later on in the night.

PITLOCHRY on SATURDAY
Some patchy cloud around at first, but a dry day ahead with some sunshine. Frost for the first half of the morning & temperatures not bettering 2 or 3 degrees as a maximum. Very light & variable winds.
Overnight, it will be frosty & freezing fog patches are probable, especially in valley bottoms. Minimum temperature around -3 to -5

PITLOCHRY on SUNDAY
Frosty for much of the morning, with any fog around slow to clear. Highest temperatures only around +1 & lower in any persistent fog. Some sunny spells. Winds very light. An early return of frost by dark.

FRIDAY 13th JANUARY

2012-01-13T08:56:00.000Z

Temperature at obs. time today 0900	-1.0
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	6.8
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	-1.0
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	-5.0
Rainfall total (last 24hrs) (from a shwr. shortly after 9am yesterday)	0.4mms
Barometer at observation time today	1033mbs
Wind at observation time today	N1
This month’s highest temperature to date	11.0
This month’s lowest temperature to date	-1.3
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	31.9mms
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE	71.4

AVERAGES & EXTREMES JANUARY

Avg. max. temperature	5.3	Long term avg. rainfall	109
Avg min. temperature	-0.9	Wettest month	273
Record high temperature	13.7	Driest month	10.6
Record low temperature	-19.6		mms

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High pressure covers the British Isles, giving quiet conditions everywhere. It will generally be rather cold, with varying amounts of sunshine, but most places will have overnight frost. There will also be some mist & fog in places.

FRIDAY IN PITLOCHRY
A dry day with light winds & some sunshine at times. There may also be spells with areas of high/medium level cloud around. There will be a touch of frost at first & temperatures are only likely to rise 2 or 3 degrees during the day.
Overnight, patchy cloud is expected, with a slight frost. Some valley mist patches are probable.

WEEKEND PROSPECTS in PITLOCHRY
Looking good. Dry throughout, with a mixture of some sunshine & patches of mainly high cloud. Valley bottom sites may experience some mist or fog patches. Winds will be light. Daytime maximum temperatures will be within the range of 2 to 4 degrees. Overnight, there will be mostly slight frosts, as cloud patches are likely to prevent the thermometer falling too much.

The Met. Office weather station at Loch Glascarnoch (A835 Garve/Ullapool), is regularly either the wettest or coldest place in Britain that day.

2012-01-12T11:48:00.000Z

THURSDAY 12th JANUARY

2012-01-12T08:52:00.000Z

Temperature at obs. time today 0900	4.5
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs) (YESTERDAY EVENING)	11.0
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	3.2
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	-1.6
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	2.7mms
Barometer at observation time today	1018mbs
Wind at observation time today	NNW4
This month’s highest temperature to date	11.0
This month’s lowest temperature to date	-1.3
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	31.9mms
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE	71.0mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES JANUARY

Avg. max. temperature	5.3	Long term avg. rainfall	109
Avg min. temperature	-0.9	Wettest month	273
Record high temperature	13.7	Driest month	10.6
Record low temperature	-19.6

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A deep low over Norway will move away. Pressure is high over the SW approaches & promises to build over Britain over the weekend. A cold front brought a belt of rain overnight & introduced a clearer, colder airstream.

THURSDAY
Much of the day will be dry, with perhaps just a shower or two early on There will be a fresh N.W. wind at first, gradually moderating. Following on from a very mild evening, with temperatures into double figures, today will be somewhat colder, with best temperatures nearer to 6.
Tonight will see clear spells, light winds & some frost.

FRIDAY
A dry day is expected with some sunshine, especially in the morning. The afternoon may see an increase of cloud at high & medium levels. It will feel cold, as temperatures struggle around 2 or 3 degrees.

WEEKEND
Dry with some sunshine, but cold, with frost night & morning.

WEDNESDAY 11th JANUARY

2012-01-11T09:16:00.001Z

Temperature at obs. time today 0900	4.0
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	8.7
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	1.0
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	-3.2
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	trace
Barometer at observation time today	1025
Wind at observation time today	SSW2
This month’s highest temperature to date	9.7
This month’s lowest temperature to date	-1.3
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	31.9mms
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE	68.3mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES JANUARY

Avg. max. temperature	5.3	Long term avg. rainfall	109
Avg min. temperature	-0.9	Wettest month	273
Record high temperature	13.7	Driest month	10.6
Record low temperature	-19.6		mms

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An Atlantic low will move ENE to the North of Scotland. Pressure remains high in the SW approaches. A colder NW airstream will become established over Britain.

A clear start to the day, though nippy initially.

WEDNESDAY
Some morning clear skies with sunshine, but later, cloud will increase, leading to a generally cloudy afternoon. Highest temperatures up to around 7, with moderate SW winds.
During the evening, some rain is likely, though amounts will be small, but winds will strengthen somewhat. It should become dry & clear later in the night.

THURSDAY
Broken cloud & spells of sunshine, but feeling colder in brisk NW winds. It should remain mostly dry. Highest temperatures will reach around 5 or 6 degrees. There will be a frost overnight.

The WEEKEND promises to be largely dry & bright, though chilly by day & frosty overnight.

CAIRNGORM SUMMIT AUTOMATIC WEATHER STATION--THE HIGHEST IN BRITAIN.So violent can conditions be at this altitude, that the equipment only emerges at half-hourly intervals to briefly sample & relay the various weather elements.Although the Cairngorms in general are far from the wettest mountains in Scotland & do not hold the record for the lowest temperatures recorded in Britain(that priviledge falls to Braemar, Altnaharra & Grantown on Spey)the Cairngorms nevertheless are home to some of the most extreme weather conditions anywhere in the country

2012-01-10T14:54:00.000Z

TUESDAY 10th JANUARY

2012-01-10T08:31:00.000Z

Temperature at obs. time today 0830	7.6
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	7.9
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	2.0
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	-0.7
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	trace
Barometer at observation time today	1022mbs
Wind at observation time today	S4
This month’s highest temperature to date	9.7
This month’s lowest temperature to date	-1.3
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	31.9mms
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE	68.3mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES JANUARY

Avg. max. temperature	5.3	Long term avg. rainfall	109
Avg min. temperature	-0.9	Wettest month	273
Record high temperature	13.7	Driest month	10.6
Record low temperature	-19.6		mms

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Following a nippy start to last evening, the night became mainly cloudy & mild.

Pressure is high over Brittany, with a couple of "lows" starting to develop in mid-Atlantic. Britain is left in a mild SW airflow, with fronts affecting mostly Northern Scotland.

TUESDAY
Mainly cloudy, though dry. Possibly a few brighter intervals. Winds mostly W or SW force 3 to 5. Maximum temperatures around 8 or 9, which is around 3 degrees above average.
Dry at first this evening, but a short spell of rain during the night, followed bt some clearing skies. Lowest temperature around 3 or 4.

WEDNESDAY
A bright dry morning, but thickening cloud will bring some rain late in the day & SW winds will freshen. Highest temperatures around 7.
Turning colder later in the week, with overnight frosts.

MONDAY 9th JANUARY

2012-01-09T09:13:00.000Z

Temperature at obs. time today 0900	6.2
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	9.7
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	5.7
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	3.3
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	0.8mms
Barometer at observation time today	1020mbs
Wind at observation time today	NW3
This month’s highest temperature to date (During last night)	9.7
This month’s lowest temperature to date	-1.3
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	31.9mms
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE	68.3mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES JANUARY

Avg. max. temperature	5.3	Long term avg. rainfall	109
Avg min. temperature	-0.9	Wettest month	273
Record high temperature	13.7	Driest month	10.6
Record low temperature	-19.6		mms

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Pressure is low over Greenland & Iceland, but high over Biscay & N France. The high pressure will migrate slowly N. over the English Channel. Mild W winds will cover Britain, with a few weak fronts affecting especially Northern areas at times. Well above average ( both max & min temperatures) occurred during the night.

MONDAY
A dry day is expected, with some good sunny periods & only small amounts of cloud developing. Winds will be mainly from the W. & following a mild start, temperatures will tend to hold at present values, around 7 or 8 degrees.
During the hours of darkness, clear periods will allow temperatures to fall to about 2, rising a little later as cloud increases.

TUESDAY
It should again be dry & bright, though probably with more cloud around, especially at high & medium levels. Mild again at about 8, with a moderate SW breeze.

DALWHINNIE---ONE OF THE COLDEST LOCATIONS WHERE WEATHER IS REGULARLY OBSERVED IN BRITAIN.

2012-01-08T14:59:00.000Z

SUNDAY 8th JANUARY

2012-01-08T09:20:00.000Z

Temperature at obs. time today 0900	6.3
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	7.5
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	3.8
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	2.1
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	0.2mms
Barometer at observation time today	1021mbs
Wind at observation time today	W2
This month’s highest temperature to date	7.5
This month’s lowest temperature to date	-1.3
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	31.9mms
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE	67.5mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES JANUARY

Avg. max. temperature	5.3	Long term avg. rainfall	109
Avg min. temperature	-0.9	Wettest month	273
Record high temperature	13.7	Driest month	10.6
Record low temperature	-19.6		mms

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Pressure is high over Biscay & low between Greenland & Iceland, with a resulting mild SW airflow. There are some weak fronts to cross Britain, giving small amounts of rain, but in general, conditions are benign.

SUNDAY

Generally cloudy, but although dry for a time this morning, rain is likely to affect the Pitlochry area for much of the p.m. period. Amounts of rain will probably not exceed 2 mms, so will generally be light & patchy, though the cloud base is likely to become low, giving overcast conditions. Winds will be moderate from the SW & maximum temperatures should reach around 6 or 7.
It will remain mainly cloudy after dark with some occasional, mainly light rain, as well as some dry periods. Minimum temperature around 4.

MONDAY
A mainly dry day with some spells of sunshine. Winds W. moderate or fresh & maximum temperature around 5 or 6.

ALTNAHARRA---One of the most fascinating spots in the entire British Isles to observe the weather. Altnaharra was once both the warmest & coldest place in Britain on THE SAME DAY.Along with Braemar, it holds the British record for the lowest temperature ever recorded (-27.2 C )

2012-01-07T15:46:00.000Z

SATURDAY 7th JANUARY

2012-01-07T09:01:00.000Z

THIS MORNING'S READINGS

THE ONLY ONLINE WEATHER SERVICE WHERE THE OBSERVER LIVES & RECORDS IN PITLOCHRY, USING PREVIOUS MET OFFICE CLIMATE STATION EXPERIENCE. FORECASTING MATERIAL MAKES USE OF MET OFFICE & BBC MATERIAL, WHICH IS THEN TAILORED FOR THE PITLOCHRY AREA, USING LOCAL KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE.

Temperature at obs. time today 0900	4.3
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	7.3
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs) (From 0900Hrs yesterday)	-1.3
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs) (From 0900Hrs yesterday )	-4.9
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	0.2mms
Barometer at observation time today	1012mbs
Wind at observation time today	NW4
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	67.3mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES JANUARY

Avg. max. temperature	5.3	Long term avg. rainfall	109
Avg min. temperature	-0.9	Wettest month	273
Record high temperature	13.7	Driest month	10.6
Record low temperature	-19.6		mms

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Pressure is low between Iceland & Norway & high over Biscay. Weak fronts will cross Britain on Sunday. The weather should be less disturbed for a day or two. Currently, there are no indications of any severe cold spells.

SATURDAY
Partly cloudy, though some intervals of sunshine. An odd, light shower is possible this morning(eg now at 0855), but much of the day will be dry. Maximum temperatures will reach 6 & winds will be W to NW mainly fresh.
It will be dry tonight, with lowest temperatures around 1 or 2.

SUNDAY
Starting dry & bright, but cloud increasing during the morning to give some mainly light rain at times during the afternoon. Maximum temperatures around 7, with SW winds freshening later.

2012-01-06T15:24:00.001Z

ADDITIONAL STATISTICS FOR YEAR 2011---PITLOCHRY

MEAN MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE      12.1
MEAN MINIMUM TEMPERATURE        4.7

HIGHEST MAXIMUM   26.5 (3/6/11)
LOWEST MAXIMUM -0.4 (7/1/11)
HIGHEST MINIMUM   15.7 (1/8/11)
LOWEST MINIMUM   -9.2 (7/1/11 )

No. AIR FROSTS     80
No. GROUND FROSTS 153

NO. DAYS WITH SLEET OR SNOW OBSERVED TO FALL   38
No. DAYS WITH GROUND (at station height NOT hill tops ) AT LEAST 50% SNOW COVERED     35

HIGHEST 24Hr RAINFALL OF YEAR    37.2mms (10/8/11 )

2012-01-06T08:52:00.000Z

FRIDAY 6th JANUARY

2012-01-06T08:45:00.000Z

Temperature at obs. time today 0900	-0.2
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	4.6
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	-0.2
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	-4.0
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	0.1mm
Barometer at observation time today	1019mbs
Wind at observation time today	W1
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	67.1mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES JANUARY

Avg. max. temperature	5.3	Long term avg. rainfall	109
Avg min. temperature	-0.9	Wettest month	273
Record high temperature	13.7	Driest month	10.6
Record low temperature	-19.6		mms

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.

PITLOCHRY-FRIDAY

A fine start, with an attractive sunrise in the southeastern sky. THERE MAY WELL BE A FEW ICY PATCHES AROUND FOR A TIME. Cloud will gradually increase from the west, though any rain should hold off until later in the afternoon. Rainfall amounts will be small, with totals unlikely to exceed 2mms. Maximum temperatures about 3, with light to moderate W to SW winds.
Much of the evening & night should be dry, with temperatures hovering between 0 & 1.

WEEKEND
Dry for a good deal of the time, with near-normal temperatures & winds mostly around force 3 to 5. There should be some sunshine at times, but becoming more cloudy with a little rain by Sunday p.m.

THURSDAY 5th JANUARY

2012-01-05T09:11:00.000Z

Temperature at obs. time today 0900	2.8
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	6.1
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	1.7
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	-0.5
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	21.5mms
Barometer at observation time today	993mbs
Wind at observation time today	N6
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 (A very wet start!)	67.0mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES JANUARY

Avg. max. temperature	5.3	Long term avg. rainfall	109
Avg min. temperature	-0.9	Wettest month	273
Record high temperature	13.7	Driest month	10.6
Record low temperature	-19.6		mms

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A very active warm front crossed the area late yesterday, giving a very wet period, especially afternoon & evening. On so many occasions, belts of rain moving from the west, fragment, weaken & disintegrate with their passage across the mountainous land to our west. BUT--this cannot be relied on always to be the case--as yesterday proved. So although Tyndrum did have a large fall of 48mms (2100 to 2100), Pitlochry received 21.5mms. Often, the ratios between rainfall amounts in the 2 places is many times greater.

PITLOCHRY TODAY
The worst of today's weather will be first thing, with strong winds (recently gusting to force 7) & some showers.
It should have become mainly dry as the morning goes on, with clouds becoming well-broken & the sun out at times.
The afternoon should continue in similar vein, with winds gradually moderating. Maximum temperature should reach around 4 or 5.
The evening & night should be fine & mostly clear, with a frost well before dawn, minimum -2.

FRIDAY
Weak fronts will be encroaching from the west, but amounts of rain getting over to Pitlochry should be fairly small.
So, following a bright, frosty start, high & medium-level cloud should increase & although the morning may well stay dry, a few spits & spots are likely p.m. when it's likely to be generally more overcast. Winds will be moderate or fresh from the west, with highest temperature values up to around 3.

WEDNESDAY 4th JANUARY

2012-01-04T08:56:00.000Z

Temperature at obs. time today 0900	2.4
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	4.1
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	1.0
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	-1.3
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	4.6mms
Barometer at observation time today	1002mbs
Wind at observation time today	WNW4
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	45.5mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES for JANUARY

Avg. max. temperature	5.3	Long term avg. rainfall	109
Avg min. temperature	-0.9	Wettest month	273
Record high temperature	13.7	Driest month	10.6
Record low temperature	-19.6		mms

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.

Yesterday saw much of Scotland's Central Belt hammered yet again & the Met. Office has come in for some criticism for only raising their amber alert to red at 0815. PITLOCHRY, tucked up the Tummel valley, escaped the worst---not for the first time (At 0900hr, we were calm, while Dundee was WSW9 !! )   It must be added, however, that some of us in the town, lost power for part of the afternoon. (WHAT HAPPENED ABOUT THE COMPENSATION DUE AFTER THE 33Hr CUT?)

PITLOCHRY TODAY       (WATCH OUT FOR SLIPPY PATCHES EARLY ON)
A mainly cloudy day. There was a shower around 0730, but much of the morning may well stay dry, though with plenty of rain not too far away to the west. Some of this is likely to spill over to us during the afternoon. Snow is now expected ONLY over about 300ms.   Winds will be mod. to fresh from the W. perhaps more NW after dark. Max. temp. about 3 or 4. The thaw of lying snow will continue. Just a touch of frost (at least on the ground ) tonight.

THURSDAY
Mainly dry, with some sunshine at times. An odd shower is possible & could be wintry, especially on higher ground. Breezy from the N.W. & highest temperatures around 4 or 5. Some frost overnight.

TUESDAY 3rd JANUARY

2012-01-03T09:40:00.001Z

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	3.5
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	4.2
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	0.3
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	-0.1
Rainfall total (last 24hrs) (WETTEST SINCE 10/08/11 )	31.9mms
Barometer at observation time today	960mbs
Wind at observation time today (IN THE EYE OF THE STORM! )	calm
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	40.9mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES JANUARY

Avg. max. temperature	5.3	Long term avg. rainfall	109
Avg min. temperature	-0.9	Wettest month	273
Record high temperature	13.7	Driest month	10.6
Record low temperature	-19.6		mms

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Barometers are reading very low this morning, as a very deep depression is moving across Scotland. The spell of snow, expected earlier this morning, proved to be confined to higher parts & to date, little rain has fallen to rid us of yesterday's snowfall.(n.b. The large rainfall total, measured this morning, is principally from yesterday's heavy, wet snow showers ) Temperatures are above freezing. As yet, winds have not reached strengths predicted, being worse further south. We are effectively in the "eye of the storm" just at present. DUNDEE IS CURRENTLY WSW FORCE 9

PITLOCHRY TODAY
It is expected to be mainly cloudy, with some showers or longer spells of rain. There may be a few drier & brighter interludes. W. winds may increase to gale force as the day goes on, but should ease off somewhat during the evening & tonight. Highest temperatures will reach about 4, with a continuing thaw of lying snow. This evening may see longer dry spells, though any showers could begin to turn wintry. There will be a slight frost, so untreated surfaces may well be slippery.

WEDNESDAY
Still windy, but less so than today. Mostly rather cloudy, with some showers or longer spells of rain, with an increasing risk of precipitation turning more to sleet or wet snow with time, especially above about 200ms. Highest temperatures no better than about 4.

WEDNESDAY

MONDAY 2nd JANUARY

2012-01-02T09:44:00.001Z

Temperature at obs. time today 0900	0.8
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	5.8
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	0.1
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	-0.5
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	9.0mms
Barometer at observation time today	991mbs
Wind at observation time today	calm
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	*

SEE DEC.2011 + YEAR 2011 FACTS & FIGURES BELOW

AVERAGES & EXTREMES JANUARY

Avg. max. temperature	5.3	Long term avg. rainfall	109
Avg min. temperature	-0.9	Wettest month	273
Record high temperature	13.7	Driest month	10.6
Record low temperature	-19.6

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.

MONDAY
A light fall of snow with us again (The high water-content variety) It will be a cold day, with highest temperatures struggling to reach 2 or 3. It's essentially a sunny intervals & scattered showers recipe, with the showers falling as snow, with mainly light accumulations. Overnight, we will become under the influence of a very deep depression, aiming for NE Scotland. Barometers will fall quickly during the night, with a spell of snow reaching the area later. This may turn sleety by morning, but further snow is expected to be lying.
TUESDAY
GALES, ESPECIALLY A.M. with some early wet snow, sleet, then rain. Showers later,with winds easing somewhat.

CHECK MET OFFICE SEVERE WEATHER WARNINGS re TUESDAY MORNING GALES

1230H---NO SNOW in DUNDEE or PERTH

FACTS & FIGURES FOR 2011

2012-01-01T15:36:00.001Z

               (TX = Average Maximum temperature     TN = Av. Min. Temp)

JANUARY   Cold & rather dry       TX 3.9, TN -1.7    High 8.1, Low -9.2      RAINFALL 80mms (73% )

FEBRUARY   Near normal temp. Wet.    TX, 6.0 TN, 0.5     High 12.2, Low -9.3   RAINFALL 131mms (170% )

MARCH     Near normal temp, rather dry   TX,8.9, TN, 1.1    High 14.2, Low-5.1    RAINFALL 66mms (81% )

APRIL     Warm, very dry       TX, 15.7, TN, 4.6           High 21.2, Low -1.1      RAINFALL 26mms (54% )

MAY      Rather cool ,wet         TX, 14.5   TN, 5.3           High 19.5, Low -2.9     RAINFALL 92mms (151% )

JUNE    Rather cool, near normal rain    TX 16.4, TN 7.5   High 26.5, Low 1.0    RAINFALL 64mms (103% )

JULY   Rather cool, wet       TX 19.0, TN 9.6      High 23.1, Low 4.0      RAINFALL 123mms (205% )

AUGUST Cool, wet         TX 16.8, TN 9.5       High 21.8, Low 3.8        RAINFALL 133mms (179% )

SEPTEMBER Slightly above average temp. wet. TX 16.0, TN 8.9    High 22.5, Low 5.1    RAINFALL 112mms (139% )

OCTOBER Rather mild, near normal rain      TX 12.4, TN 6.7   High 16.7, Low 0.6    RAINFALL 102.5 (97% )

NOVEMBER Very mild, wet       TX, 10.6 TN 4.9      High 13.8, Low -2.0     RAINFALL 114mms (122% )

DECEMBER   Slightly colder, wet TX5.3 TN -0.6     High 13.5, Low -5.8     RAINFALL 133.1 ( 146% )

DECEMBER 2011

2012-01-01T14:37:00.002Z

THE MONTH WAS WET, WITH FRACTIONALLY BELOW NORMAL TEMPERATURES.

RAINFALL FOR THE MONTH WAS 133.1 ( 146% )--THE WETTEST DECEMBER SINCE 2006.

THE MEAN MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE WAS 5.3 (0.4 BELOW NORMAL), WHILE THE MEAN MINIMUM WAS -0.6 (0.3 BELOW NORMAL )

LAST DECEMBER'S TEMPERATURE STATISTICS WERE DRAMATIC IN COMPARISON,BEING CLOSE TO 6 DEGREES BELOW NORMAL.

THERE WERE 13 DAYS WITH SNOW LYING IN DEC. 2011, BUT THE MAXIMUM DEPTH AT THIS STATION ( 140ms ) WAS ONLY AROUND 9cms.

THERE WERE 21 AIR FROSTS & 28 GROUND FROSTS.

UNTIL THE 3rd WEEK OF THE MONTH, THE HIGHEST TEMPERATURE STOOD AT 8.2, BUT A WELCOME MILD SPELL SAW 5 DAYS INTO DOUBLE FIGURES, SOME BEING REACHED DURING THE HOURS OF DARKNESS.
THE MONTH'S EXTREMES OF 13.5 & -5.8 WERE NOT RECORD BREAKERS.

THERE WERE ONE OR TWO STORMY DAYS TO ADD TO THE EQUATION, ONE OF THESE ON THE 8th, RESULTING IN A 33Hr. POWER CUT FOR PITLOCHRY & LONGER FOR BLAIR ATHOLL.

ALL IN ALL, PERHAPS THE MOST APT DESCRIPTION FOR DEC.2011 WOULD BE " NOT AS BAD AS LAST DECEMBER"

2012-01-01T09:22:00.000Z

SUNDAY 1st JANUARY

2012-01-01T09:16:00.001Z

Temperature at obs. time today 0900	4.3
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	9.0
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	-0.2
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	-0.7
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	4.2mms
Barometer at observation time today	990mbs
Wind at observation time today	ESE1
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 DECEMBER	133.1mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES JANUARY

Avg. max. temperature	5.3	Long term avg. rainfall	109
Avg min. temperature	-0.9	Wettest month	273
Record high temperature	13.7	Driest month	10.6
Record low temperature	-19.6

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.

NEW YEAR'S DAY
Broken cloud with a few showers around, as well as dry, brighter spells. Morning showers will be of rain, but later in the day, any showers could be sleety. Feeling rather cold, with a maximum of 6, with a fresh S.W. breeze developing.

MONDAY
Colder, with some showers around, these likely to be of sleet or snow.

DON'T FORGET---SUNDAY AFTERNOON!!!!

2011-12-31T12:53:00.000Z

HAPPY HOGMANAY!!

2011-12-31T09:30:00.000Z

SATURDAY 31st DECEMBER

2011-12-31T09:22:00.000Z

Temperature at obs. time today 0900	+0.1
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	+1.0
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	-0.1
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	-1.2
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	10.2mms
Barometer at observation time today	999mbs
Wind at observation time today	SSW2
This month’s highest temperature to date	13.5
This month’s lowest temperature to date	-5.8
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	13.0mms
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE	128.9mms

Avg. max. temperature	*	Long term avg. rainfall	*
Avg min. temperature	*	Wettest month	*
Record high temperature	*	Driest month	*
Record low temperature	*

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.

HEADLINES @ 0900Hrs
2.5cms of snow fell yesterday afternoon (more than expected), but none at Perth. Since the snow ceased, the temperature has stayed stubbornly at around zero, under an inversion. (Some places in the region are up to about 7 now)

PITLOCHRY TODAY
Partly cloudy, some drier, brighter intervals, but some showers around & a spell of rain this evening. Temperatures should have risen to around 6 by this evening.

NEW YEAR'S DAY
Some showers around, more especially in the morning. Mainly dry during the afternoon. Winds fresh from the S.W. Maximum temperature around 5.

A very Happy New Year to everyone. Data for 2011 will be out soon. Barry