WEDNESDAY 29th FEBRUARY

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TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY

Dry, with rather cloudy skies, though with a few breaks with sunny intervals. Mild once again, with highest temperatures close on 11 degrees & a force 2 or 3 SW breeze.  TONIGHT should be rather cloudy, with some chance of a little slight rain or drizzle, though tiny amounts only. Staying well above frost levels at around 7 or 8 degrees.

Temperature at obs. time today 0745	6.3
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	14.0
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	6.0
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	2.3
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	nil
Barometer at observation time today	1016mbs
Wind at observation time today	N1
This month’s highest temperature to date	15.1
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	27.9mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES FEBRUARY

Avg. max. temperature	6.1	Long term avg. rainfall	77mms
Avg min. temperature	-0.4	Wettest month	248mms
Record high temperature	15.1	Driest month	6.8mms
Record low temperature	-12.2

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YYESTERDAY in PITLOCHRYESTERThe morning's sunny spells & rising temperatures gave optimism for another February temperature record. However, cloudy skies during the afternoon put paid to that.  ABERDEEN REACHED 17.2.
THE GENERAL WEATHER PATTERN AROUND THE BRITISH ISLES
Pressure is high over N.France & S.England & much of Britain still lies in a mild SW airflow.
TTTOMORROW in PITLOCHRYOMOAnother mild day, with a mixture of bright, though rather cloudy skies, with perhaps a little slight rain or drizzle getting through from the west for a time later. Winds SW3 & maximum temperature near 11 degrees.

TUESDAY 28th FEBRUARY

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AS FEBRUARY 2012 APPROACHES IT'S CLOSE, IT LOOKS AS THOUGH THE MONTH OVERALL(MAX & MIN), WILL TURN OUT TO HAVE BEEN THE MILDEST SINCE 1998 &
THE DRIEST SINCE 1993


FULL DETAILS LATER IN THE WEEK.

TUESDAY 28th FEBRUARY

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TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY

Again, a very mild day & with temperatures expected to reach about 15 degrees, it could perhaps create another record locally. Temperatures could reach 17 or 18 in coastal places from Aberdeen to Fife. Winds will be force 3or 4 from the W or SW. Though partly cloudy, a few sunny intervals are likely & it should remain dry. TONIGHT should see a mixture of broken cloud & clear spells, with temperatures down to a minimum of 7 or 8 degrees.

Temperature at obs. time today 0830	11.2
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	13.2
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	9.6
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	8.5
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	trace
Barometer at observation time today	1016mbs
Wind at observation time today	WNW2
This month’s highest temperature to date	15.1
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	27.9mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES FEBRUARY

Avg. max. temperature	6.1	Long term avg. rainfall	77mms
Avg min. temperature	-0.4	Wettest month	248mms
Record high temperature	15.1	Driest month	6.8mms
Record low temperature	-12.2

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YESTERDAY IN PITLOCHRYLittle in the way of sunshine, but dry & very mild. Tain Range (Easter Ross), was Britain's hot spot at 15 degrees.
THE GENERAL WEATHER PATTERN AROUND THE BRITISH ISLES
Pressure remains high over Northern France & is feeding a very mild SW airflow over Britain.
TOMORROW'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRYDry & bright, with partly cloudy skies & intervals of sunshine. Winds will be mainly force 3 from the SW & highest temperatures should reach a mild 11, down a few degrees from today's exceptional mildness.

MONDAY 27th FEBRUARY

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With 12 days reaching double figures, February 2012 is proving ideal for the spring flowers!
 

MONDAY 27th FEBRUARY

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TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY

A mainly cloudy day, though a few cloud breaks & the odd sunny interval are always possible. Perhaps a slightly greater chance today of at least a little rain managing to cross the mountains in the west, though amounts likely to be very small. Very mild, with the highest temperature up to between 11 & 12 degrees. Winds will be from the SW, mainly in the range force 2 to 4.  TONIGHT will remain very mild, with varying amounts of cloud & perhaps a little slight rain or drizzle on occasions.

Temperature at obs. time today 0900	9.8
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	11.0
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	5.6
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	5.5
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	0.1mm
Barometer at observation time today	1013mbs
Wind at observation time today	E1
This month’s highest temperature to date	15.1
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	27.9mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES FEBRUARY

Avg. max. temperature	6.1	Long term avg. rainfall	77mms
Avg min. temperature	-0.4	Wettest month	248mms
Record high temperature	15.1	Driest month	6.8mms
Record low temperature	-12.2

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YESTERDAY IN PITLOCHRYRather cloudy, but also some unexpected cloud breaks, with sunny intervals. Not even spits of rain managed to make it through from the west. Mild for the time of year, for about the 11th time this month!
Fyvie Castle(Aberdeenshire) was Britain's hot spot at 15 degrees.


THE GENERAL WEATHER PATTERN AROUND THE BRITISH ISLES
Pressure is high over Biscay & low over Iceland. Britain is covered by a very mild SW airstream containing fronts, though much of their rain is destined for the far W & NW.


TOMORROW'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRYA very mild day, with variable amounts of cloud & some sunny intervals. Will the new record high for February (15.1) be broken yet again?

SUNDAY 26th FEBRUARY

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TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY

A generally cloudy day though with some bonus cloud breaks & some sunny intervals at times.  A little light & patchy rain on occasions later on, but not amounting to much. The cloud base will be low at times, covering the higher ground. It will, however, be on the mild side, with temperatures reaching a maximum of about 11 degrees.Winds will be light at first, but settling into the SW at around force 3 or 4.  TONIGHT will remain cloudy & there will be some further occasional, mainly light rain, not amounting to very much in total. It will be breezy & mild, with temperatures holding above around 7 degrees.

Temperature at obs. time today 0900	5.6
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	10.4
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	3.5
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	0.4
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	0.1mm
Barometer at observation time today	1024mbs
Wind at observation time today	NW1
This month’s highest temperature to date	15.1
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	27.8mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES FEBRUARY

Avg. max. temperature	6.1	Long term avg. rainfall	77mms
Avg min. temperature	-0.4	Wettest month	248mms
Record high temperature	15.1	Driest month	6.8mms
Record low temperature	-12.2

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YESTERDAY IN PITLOCHRYRather more cloud, though still a few sunny intervals & remaining dry.
THE GENERAL WEATHER PATTERN AROUND THE BRITISH ISLES
Pressure is high over Biscay & S. England. Weak fronts in a SW airflow are mainly affecting NW Scotland.
TOMORROW'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRYMainly cloudy with some occasional, mainly light rain. There will be more rain to the west of Pitlochry & less towards the E.Coast. It will be breezy, around force 4 from the SW, with highest temperatures reaching 9 or 10 degrees.

STEVENSON SCREEN

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THERMOMETERS & REMOTE SENSORS ARE HOUSED IN A STEVENSON SCREEN. THE SCREEN KEEPS DIRECT SUNSHINE OFF THE THERMOMETERS, THOUGH THE LOUVRES ENSURE FREE CIRCULATION OF AIR. THE YELLOW THERMOMETER KEEPS A RECORD OF THE DAILY MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE REACHED. BELOW IT,THE MINIMUM DOES LIKEWISE FOR THE LOWEST TEMPERATURE REACHED. BOTH ARE RESET ABOUT 0900Hrs EACH DAY. THE LOWEST THERMOMETER PROVIDES THE INFORMATION TO CALCULATE THE HUMIDITY& IS CALLED A WET BULB THERMOMETER.

SATURDAY 25th FEBRUARY

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TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY

Somewhat less sunshine than yesterday, with generally large amounts of cloud. However, there should be a good deal of dry weather around, with most of the rain held to the west of Pitlochry. Any rain that does manage to get through, is expected to be slight & sporadic. Winds will be generally W around force 3, with highest temperatures around 9 or 10.    TONIGHT will be generally cloudy, with a little patchy light rain or drizzle & mild for late February.

Temperature at obs. time today 0900	5.5
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	9.6
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	5.5
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	-0.2
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	nil
Barometer at observation time today	1020mbs
Wind at observation time today	WNW3
This month’s highest temperature to date	15.1
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	77mms
Avg min. temperature	-0.4	Wettest month	248mms
Record high temperature	15.1	Driest month	6.8mms
Record low temperature	-12.2

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YESTERDAY IN PITLOCHRYCooler & fresher than previous days, but still very pleasant, with a good deal of sunshine. Quite breezy at times.
THE GENERAL WEATHER PATTERN AROUND THE BRITISH ISLES
Pressure is high over the S.W. Approaches. Weak fronts are mainly affecting N.W. districts.
TOMORROW'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY
Generally rather cloudy, with occasional light & patchy rain or drizzle. Winds generally around force 3, with the maximum temperature close to double figures.

FRIDAY 24th FEBRUARY

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TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY

It is expected to remain dry today with good spells of sunshine. It will, however, be breezy, with W winds  in the range force 4 to 6.Temperatures will be some 6 or 7 degrees down on yesterday's record-breaking February high.  TONIGHT should be dry & clear for the most part, though there could be some increase in cloud amounts later in the night. Temperatures should stay a couple of degrees above freezing, though a ground frost is likely locally.

Temperature at obs. time today 0900	6.0
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	15.1
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	6.0
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	3.9
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	trace
Barometer at observation time today	1016mbs
Wind at observation time today	WNW4
This month’s highest temperature to date	15.1
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	77mms
Avg min. temperature	-0.4	Wettest month	248mms
Record high temperature NEW	15.1	Driest month	6.8mms
Record low temperature	-12.2

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YESTERDAY IN PITLOCHRYA new mildest February temperature for Pitlochry was established.
THE GENERAL WEATHER PATTERN AROUND THE BRITISH ISLES
Pressure is high over Biscay & NW France. A cold front is moving south over England. A cooler, fresher airstream from the west is becoming established over Scotland.
TOMORROW'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRYA rather more cloudy day seems likely, though perhaps some brightness at first. Small amounts of slight & patchy rain are likely on occasions. Winds will be SW force 4 & maximum temperatures about 8.

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

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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.

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MONDAY 20th FEBRUARY

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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

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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!

SUNDAY 19th FEBRUARY

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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

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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

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TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY

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

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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

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TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY

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

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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

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TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY

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

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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

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TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY

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

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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

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

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TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY

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

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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

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

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TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY

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

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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.