SATURDAY 31st MARCH

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TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY

A pleasant enough start to the day, but temperatures will peak at around 5 or 6 degrees lower than yesterday's. There should continue to be spells of sunshine, with light winds from the N or NW.  TONIGHT will see clear spells, but will become chilly, with a widespread ground frost & a touch of air frost.

Temperature at obs. time today 0900	7.5
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	17.1
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	6.9
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	4.5
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	nil
Barometer at observation time today	1023mbs
Wind at observation time today	S2
This month’s highest temperature to date	21.7
This month’s lowest temperature to date	-4.6
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	2.5mms
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE	11.7mms

   AVERAGES & EXTREMES MARCH

Avg. max. t emperature	8.4	Long term avg. rainfall	82mms
Avg min. temperature	1.1	Wettest month	178mms
Record high temperature	21.7	Driest month	18.5mms
Record low temperature	-11.2

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YESTERDAY IN PITLOCHRYBreezy, sunny spells & warm, with the temperature reaching 17.1 (not likely to happen again for some time! )
THE GENERAL WEATHER PATTERN AROUND THE BRITISH ISLES
Pressure is high to the west of Ireland & Britain lies in a cooler N to NW airstream.
TOMORROW'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRYBroken cloud & some sunshine, with a force 3 to 4 W to NW breeze. Temperatures a little above the early April average at 13 degrees.

FRIDAY 30th MARCH

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EXPECT A SUMMARY OF THIS REMARKABLE MONTH DURING SUNDAY.

TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY

Another dry day with plenty of sunshine & temperatures rising to above normal values at around 16 or 17 degrees. Winds force 3 or 4 from the NW.  TONIGHT will see clear periods, though eventually, an increase in cloud amounts, so a frost is not expected.

Temperature at obs. time today 0900	7.5
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	16.6
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	3.7
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	-1.1
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	nil
Barometer at observation time today	1024mbs
Wind at observation time today	NW3
This month’s highest temperature to date	21.7
This month’s lowest temperature to date	-4.6
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	2.5mms
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE	11.7mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES MARCH

Avg. max. temperature	8.4	Long term avg. rainfall	82mms
Avg min. temperature	1.1	Wettest month	178mms
Record high temperature	21.7	Driest month	18.5mms
Record low temperature	-11.2

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YESTERDAY IN PITLOCHRYAfter a cloudy start, sunny spells developed & it was again pleasant. However, the highest temperature was lower (16.6) than on the previous 4 days.
THE GENERAL WEATHER PATTERN AROUND THE BRITISH ISLES
High pressure is now well to the west of Ireland & in this position, gives a NW airflow, inevitably less warm, though still ensuring dry weather. It is likely to feel distinctly colder over the weekend, with Saturday likely to see the least sunshine.
TOMORROW'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRYGenerally cloudy during the morning. perhaps a few sunny spells developing during the afternoon. Feeling much colder, with temperatures struggling to reach 10 or 11 degrees, though this is near to the late March average!! It will be close to frost levels overnight.

FRIDAY 29th MARCH

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TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY

Temperatures are higher than yesterday at this time, but a force 5 wind & a general cloud cover, may not convince readers that this is the case!  Despite the way things have started, we should see something of the sun again today & temperatures should still rise well-above average, maximum temperature around 17 or 18. Winds will continue from the NW, mainly around force 4.  TONIGHT will see clear spells, with a minimum of 5 to 7. Perhaps more cloud later in the night.

Temperature at obs. time today 0830	9.7
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	19.5
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	3.0
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	1.5
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	nil
Barometer at observation time today	1028mbs
Wind at observation time today	WNW5
This month’s highest temperature to date	21.7
This month’s lowest temperature to date	-4.6
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	2.5mms
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE	11.7mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES MARCH

Avg. max. temperature	8.4	Long term avg. rainfall	82mms
Avg min. temperature	1.1	Wettest month	178mms
Record high temperature	21.7	Driest month	18.5mms
Record low temperature	-11.2

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YESTERDAY IN PITLOCHRYTemperatures were a little lower, but it was still warm at 19.5. There were more cloudy periods to the day, especially late afternoon & evening. It was more gusty than expected, from the NW.
THE GENERAL WEATHER PATTERN AROUND THE BRITISH ISLES
High pressure is now centred to the W of Ireland. This has allowed winds to blow over Britain from the NW & this situation is set to continue. Thursday & Friday should still see temperatures above normal, but the weekend promises to see temperatures more in the range of 11 to 14 at best.
TOMORROW'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRYStaying dry, though perhaps a cloudy start to the day. Some sunshine developing later. Temperatures still above normal at 17 or 18, with force 3 or 4 NW winds.

SCOTLAND'S CAPITAL OF MARCH RECORD-BREAKING TEMPERATURES ,ABOYNE   23.6
THE WEATHER STATION IS AT THE FLYING CLUB.
                                    

WEDNESDAY 28th MARCH

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NEW SCOTTISH MARCH RECORD OF 23.6 in ABOYNE

TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY

Another splendid day, though chilly again for the first hour or two. Long spells of sunshine, though some patches of cirrus cloud about at times. Winds remaining light, with highest temperatures reaching around 19 to 21 degrees. TONIGHT will see rather more cloud at high levels, so temperatures should be less cold than on recent nights.

Temperature at obs. time today 0815	3.0
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)  same as for 26th	21.7
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	0.5
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	-4.1
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	nil
Barometer at observation time today	1032mbs
Wind at observation time today	SE1
This month’s highest temperature to date	21.7
This month’s lowest temperature to date	-4.6
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	2.5mms
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE	11.7mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES MARCH

Avg. max. temperature        8.4		Long term avg. rainfall	82mms
Avg min. temperature          1.1		Wettest month	178mms
Record high temperature     21.7		Driest month	18.5mms
Record low temperature      -11.2

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YESTERDAY IN PITLOCHRYAgain, unbelievably delightful for March---wall to wall sunshine + unseasonable temperatures, but huge ranges from overnight lows
THE GENERAL WEATHER PATTERN AROUND THE BRITISH ISLES
Pressure is falling as the high retreats westwards. By tomorrow, the inevitable falls in temperatures will commence, but little or no rain is expected for the remainder of March.
TOMORROW'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRYA few degrees down from the record levels, but still pleasant with sunny spells. Max. temps. 17 or 18

TUESDAY 27th MARCH

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TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY

f  TONIGHT will be clear & become cold again by dawn.  What an amazing month!!

Temperature at obs. time today 0830	+0.9  (APOLOGIES FOR THE LAY-OUT SLIP UP. THE EXCITEMENT'S GETTING TO ME & I'M DASHING TO GET OUT TO MALLAIG)
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	21.7There's been a massive fall in temperature from 21.7 late yesterday afternoon down to -1.0 around dawn. Such a huge daily range of temperature is very unusual in any part of Britain at any time of the year.  It's very much "as you were" again today--prolonged sunshine, light winds & quickly warming up from a nippy start to a much above average warmth by mid to late afternoon.(19 to 21)
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	-1.0
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	-6.4
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	nil
Barometer at observation time today	1036mbs
Wind at observation time today	calm
This month’s highest temperature to date RECORD	21.7
This month’s lowest temperature to date	-4.6
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	2.5mms
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE	11.7mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES MARCH

Avg. max. temperature	8.4	Long term avg. rainfall	82mms
Avg min. temperature	1.1	Wettest month	178mms
Record high temperature  NEW	21.7	Driest month	18.5mms
Record low temperature	-11.2

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YESTERDAY IN PITLOCHRYAnother record breaker, reaching 21.7.  Aboyne now holds the Scottish all-time March record at 22.9. Highest in the whole of England yesterday was 21.4.  Pitlochry has had a massive range of temperature between yesterday afternoon's warmth & an overnight frost!!
THE GENERAL WEATHER PATTERN AROUND THE BRITISH ISLES
A high of about 1038mbs is sitting right over Britain. During the rest of the week, this high will move westwards, bringing about a fall in temperature while still keeping things dry.
TOMORROW'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRYDry & sunny. Still very warm, though later in the day, there may be an increase of cloud from the north.

WARMER THAN YESTERDAY

Following Sunday's 20.9 degrees, this afternoon's maximum reached 21.7.

FYVIE CASTLE, WHICH YESTERDAY HAD SCOTLAND'S WARMEST MARCH DAY EVER AT 22.8 DEGREES. WILL THE THERMOMETER GO EVEN HIGHER TODAY?

MONDAY 26th MARCH

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TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY

There's been an unusually large temperature range, between 20.9 yesterday & 0.1 overnight, indicative of dry air, clear sky & just about calm conditions. A similar day to Sunday is expected--chilly to start with, but quickly warming up by late morning, with long spells of sunshine. Top temperature should be similar to yesterday, in a range 19 to 21 degrees, with light breezes. TONIGHT will be mainly clear & ending up cold.

Temperature at obs. time today 0815	1.0
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	20.9
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	0.1
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	-5.0
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	nil
Barometer at observation time today	1036mbs
Wind at observation time today	calm
This month’s highest temperature to date	20.9
This month’s lowest temperature to date	-4.6
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	2.5mms
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE	11.7mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES MARCH

Avg. max. temperature	8.4	Long term avg. rainfall	82mms
Avg min. temperature	1.1	Wettest month	178mms
Record high temperature NEW	20.9	Driest month	18.5mms
Record low temperature	-11.2

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YESTERDAY IN PITLOCHRYA chilly start ended up as a record-breaking day for warmth, as the late afternoon temperature reached 20.9. FYVIE CASTLE broke the Scottish all time record by reaching 22.8.  But what will today bring?
THE GENERAL WEATHER PATTERN AROUND THE BRITISH ISLES
An anticyclone continues to dominate Britain's weather & it is expected to remain dry for several days yet. However, the high pressure will gradually migrate further west & this will allow cooler air to invade from the NW.
TOMORROW'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRYAnother dry & sunny day. It will again start cold & misty, but afternoon temperatures should again be well above average & in the range 18 to 20 degrees.

RECORD MARCH WARMTH

At around 1600hrs this afternoon, the temperature in Pitlochry reached 20.9.
This is the warmest March day in 35yrs of Met Office records in the Pitlochry area.

In contrast, parts of the English South East Coast have been suffering from sea fog & at 1400hrs, the temperature at Shoeburyness (nr Southend) was just 6.4.

The average JULY day in Pitlochry is 19.2 so 1.7 COOLER than today.

WHAT A REMARKABLE MONTH THIS HAS BEEN, WITH THE MONTH'S RAINFALL UP TO THE 25th, ONLY AT 11.7mms (14%)

SUNDAY 25th MARCH (CLOCKS SHOULD HAVE BEEN ADVANCED 1 HOUR)

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TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY

Temperature at obs. time today 0900 5.5 degrees	It's a dry, bright promising start, though there is plenty of high & medium level cloud around just at present. There should be good spells of sunshine today, some of it a bit hazy, but nevertheless, temperatures should be considerably above the late March normal, reaching around 17 to 19 degrees. (The existing March record in the area over the past 35 years or so, is 17.6 degrees recorded in 2003). There is a good chance that this record could be broken over the next few days.  TONIGHT will see some clear spells & it will become misty & cold by dawn.
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	15.2
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	2.0
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	-1.4
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	nil
Barometer at observation time today	1034mbs
Wind at observation time today	E1
This month’s highest temperature to date	15.2
This month’s lowest temperature to date	-4.6
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	2.5mms
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE	11.7mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES MARCH

Avg. max. temperature	8.4	Long term avg. rainfall	82mms
Avg min. temperature	1.1	Wettest month	178mms
Record high temperature	17.6	Driest month	18.5mms
Record low temperature	-11.2

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YESTERDAY IN PITLOCHRYThe morning remained cloudy, with a weak, watery sun, but during the afternoon, there were some cloud breaks with a few sunny spells.  Parts of the East Coast struggled to reach 8 degrees. Tyndrum was 4.4 degrees higher than Leuchars, while parts of Dumfrieshire managed an exceptional 19 degrees.
THE GENERAL WEATHER PATTERN AROUND THE BRITISH ISLES
The high pressure near or over Britain will dominate the scene throughout next week, giving dry conditions. By Thursday, the high is likely to be to the west of the country & this may bring rather cooler NW winds
TOMORROW'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRYAny early mist & low cloud should quickly clear to give a mainly sunny day. Temperatures should reach around 18 or 19 degrees.

SATURDAY 24th MARCH

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TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY

A cloudy & chilly start, though there hasn't been a frost. Again the forecasting problem revolves round if & when the sun will break through. As mostly happens in this type of weather, the most sunshine & highest temperatures will be found further west, while the East Coast will fare the worst, as light breezes will be blowing from the E.   Pitlochry is likely to keep the cloud for a time this morning, but it should begin to break by late morning, with sunny spells this afternoon. Temperatures will range from 18 in the far west, through 13 in Pitlochry to 9 on the East Coast.  TONIGHT should be clear at first & quite chilly, but probably more cloudy later.   More dry, sunny, warm weather ahead!

Temperature at obs. time today 0845	5.9
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	11.9
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	3.4
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	-1.2
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	nil
Barometer at observation time today	1029mbs
Wind at observation time today	NW1
This month’s highest temperature to date	15.2
This month’s lowest temperature to date	-4.6
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	2.5mms
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE	11.7mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES MARCH

Avg. max. temperature	8.4	Long term avg. rainfall	82mms
Avg min. temperature	1.1	Wettest month	178mms
Record high temperature	17.6	Driest month	18.5mms
Record low temperature	-11.2

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YESTERDAY IN PITLOCHRYDisappointing! Cloudy & misty at first during the morning. Some cloud breaks, but little in the way of sunshine during the afternoon. For the first time in weeks, Tyndrum was actually milder than Leuchars, an indication that the air was drifting in off the cold North Sea.
THE GENERAL WEATHER PATTERN AROUND THE BRITISH ISLES
High pressure is dominating the scene & is likely to do so for several days yet. This means dry conditions continuing, sunny spells & quite warm for late March.
TOMORROW'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRYProbably cloud around first thing, but sunny spells should develop by mid-late morning. Temperatures should reach 16 or 17, as light winds turn more into the SW.

FRIDAY 23rd MARCH

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TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY

There's been another frost overnight (Braemar was down to -5 ), so quite a chilly, cheerless start. Pitlochry has joined much of the Central Belt + East Coast with misty low cloud & it may well take some time for breaks to develop. Hopefully, things should start to brighten by afternoon & some sunny spells should then follow. For earlier sunshine & higher temperatures---go west (for most of the month, the opposite advice has applied!! ).  Winds will be light from the east & maximum temperatures will reach 12 to 14 (up to 16 or 17 further west.   TONIGHT will become cloudy & misty, but should be less cold.

Temperature at obs. time today 0830	3.8
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	13.5
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	-1.4
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	-5.9
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	nil
Barometer at observation time today	1029mbs
Wind at observation time today	calm
This month’s highest temperature to date	15.2
This month’s lowest temperature to date	-4.6
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	2.5mms
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE	11.7mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES MARCH

Avg. max. temperature	8.4	Long term avg. rainfall	82mms
Avg min. temperature	1.1	Wettest month	178mms
Record high temperature	17.6	Driest month	18.5mms
Record low temperature	-11.2

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YESTERDAY IN PITLOCHRYProlonged sunshine made the day just about as good as it gets in March. The maximum temperature, however, was far from the record-breaking category.
THE GENERAL WEATHER PATTERN AROUND THE BRITISH ISLES
High pressure still dominates, but with a drift of air from the North Sea, there are problems with misty low cloud. The dry weather is set to continue for several days yet.
TOMORROW'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRYAgain, the problem for the forecaster is chasing the extent & persistence of misty low cloud. Pitlochry may only see the sun later in the afternoon. Go west for sunnier, warmer weather & avoid the East Coast.

THURSDAY 22nd MARCH

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TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY

A frost overnight, following the mildest afternoon of the month so far. Today should see plenty of sunshine, as high pressure dominates the weather, with only a few patches of cloud around. Winds will be force 2 or 3 from between S & E, while temperatures peak at around 13.  TONIGHT will start clear, with temperatures falling smartly, but cloud is expected to increase later as a front approaches & low cloud is pulled in from the North Sea.

Temperature at obs. time today 0815	1.5
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	15.2
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	-1.4
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	-6.2
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	nil
Barometer at observation time today	1034mbs
Wind at observation time today	E1
This month’s highest temperature to date	15.2
This month’s lowest temperature to date	-4.6
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	2.5mms
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE	11.7mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES MARCH

Avg. max. temperature	8.4	Long term avg. rainfall	82mms
Avg min. temperature	1.1	Wettest month	178mms
Record high temperature	17.6	Driest month	18.5mms
Record low temperature	-11.2

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YESTERDAY IN PITLOCHRYThere was plenty of sunshine around yesterday & temperatures were in the very mild category. Dyce Airport reached 18.2 degrees.
THE GENERAL WEATHER PATTERN AROUND THE BRITISH ISLES
Pressure is high over the North Sea & low over Mid-Atlantic. A weak front is affecting SW England & this will travel NE-wards to help give more cloud to ourselves tomorrow.
TOMORROW'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRYA cloudier & much cooler day, as a front passes through & SE winds bring chilly air off the North Sea.

WEDNESDAY 21st MARCH

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TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY

A dry day is expected, with variable amounts of cloud. It will, however, be generally bright, with some spells of sunshine. Overall, the more cloudy skies will be found to the west of Pitlochry & the lion's share of the sunshine closer to the East Coast. It's already feeling mild & highest temperatures should touch about 13 degrees. Winds force 2 to 4 from the SW.   TONIGHT should stay fine, with some clear spells, but it could be colder than on recent nights with a ground frost likely.

Temperature at obs. time today 0900	11.2
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	12.7
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	7.5
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	3.3
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	0.1mm
Barometer at observation time today	1030mbs
Wind at observation time today	S2
This month’s highest temperature to date	13.7
This month’s lowest temperature to date	-4.6
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	2.5mms
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE	11.7mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES MARCH

Avg. max. temperature	8.4	Long term avg. rainfall	82mms
Avg min. temperature	1.1	Wettest month	178mms
Record high temperature	17.6	Driest month	18.5mms
Record low temperature	-11.2

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YESTERDAY IN PITLOCHRY
Quite a lot of yesterday remained largely cloudy, but the sun did put in a few appearances during the afternoon. The NE of Scotland was yet again favoured, with Fyvie Castle making 16.4 degrees. What a superb March Aberdeenshire has had this year!!
THE GENERAL WEATHER PATTERN AROUND THE BRITISH ISLES
High pressure is sitting over the near continent, but dominating the weather over most of Britain. From tomorrow, the high will be positioned further north, which will turn the winds more into the SE---not good for the East Coast or places not too far away from it.
TOMORROW'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRYDry with sunny spells, but an increasing risk of sea fog along the East Coast & low cloud may spread to Pitlochry overnight.

A WARM WELCOME TO PITLOCHRY WEATHER!

CLICK THE LINK TO GLOBAL DAYLIGHT MAP TO SEE HOW ALL PLACES ON PLANET EARTH SHARE IN EQUAL AMOUNTS OF DAY & NIGHT AT THIS TIME (THE VERNAL EQUINOX)

FROM NOW UNTIL THE 3rd WEEK IN SEPTEMBER, PLACES IN THE NORTHERN HEMISPHERE WILL RECEIVE THE LION'S SHARE OF DAYLIGHT WITH PLACES CLOSE TO THE NORTH POLE HAVING PERMANENT DAYLIGHT.

TUESDAY 20th MARCH

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TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY

There's already been a shower earlier this morning, but it's mild out there& there's every likelihood that it will stay dry from now on. There will be variable amounts of cloud, but often bright with prospects of some sunny intervals, especially this afternoon. Winds will be W to SW force 3 or 4, perhaps stronger gusts in exposed places, but maximum temperatures should reach around 12 or 13 degrees.   TONIGHT will become rather cloudy, perhaps with a few patches of light rain, but mild.

Temperature at obs. time today 0900	10.3
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	11.4
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	5.3
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	5.5
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	2.3mms
Barometer at observation time today	1025mbs
Wind at observation time today	SW1
This month’s highest temperature to date	13.7
This month’s lowest temperature to date	-4.6
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	2.5mms
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE	11.6mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES MARCH

Avg. max. temperature	8.4	Long term avg. rainfall	82mms
Avg min. temperature	1.1	Wettest month	178mms
Record high temperature	17.6	Driest month	18.5mms
Record low temperature	-11.2

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YESTERDAY IN PITLOCHRYThe morning was cloudy & dry, but during the afternoon, there were odd patches of showery rain, with just the occasional brighter spells. There was further occasional rain, not amounting to much, both during the evening & overnight.
THE GENERAL WEATHER PATTERN AROUND THE BRITISH ISLES
Pressure is high over N.W. France & this system is likely to dominate the weather pattern over Britain for the rest of the week, though its centre will gradually transfer NE-wards, probably changing wind directions more to a SE flow.
TOMORROW'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRYBecoming dry & bright with some sunshine. Winds SW force 3 & on the mild side at around 13 degrees.

MONDAY 19th MARCH

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TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY

A generally cloudy day. However, much of the time will be dry, with only very occasional & very slight rain expected, producing very little to add to the very small total for the month so far.( In fact, a similar story seems likely for most of the rest of the week.)  Skies may brighten a little at times today, this most likely towards the East coast. Winds will be force 3 or 4 from the SW & highest temperatures reaching about 9 degrees.   THIS EVENING & NIGHT are likely to see a little more in the way of occasional, mainly light rain, with a fresh breeze & mild temperatures.

Temperature at obs. time today 0845	5.4
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	10.5
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	2.0
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	-2.5
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	0.1mm
Barometer at observation time today	1023mbs
Wind at observation time today	NNE2
This month’s highest temperature to date	13.7
This month’s lowest temperature to date	-4.6
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	2.5mms
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE	9.3mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES MARCH

Avg. max. temperature	8.4	Long term avg. rainfall	82mms
Avg min. temperature	1.1	Wettest month	178mms
Record high temperature	17.6	Driest month	18.5mms
Record low temperature	-11.2

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YESTERDAY IN PITLOCHRYAfter a very promising start, cloud built up during the late morning, though sunny intervals continued. The afternoon saw some cloudy spells, along with glimpses of sunshine, though there was an unexpected late afternoon shower, though not assisting in raising the month's meagre total.
THE GENERAL WEATHER PATTERN AROUND THE BRITISH ISLES
Pressure is building in the SW approaches & will eventually dominate Britains weather pattern, preventing any rain after Tuesday.
TOMORROW'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRYPartly cloudy skies, but generally bright. Most of any rain further west. Mild & breezy.

SUNDAY 18th MARCH

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TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY

A chilly start, following a moderate frost.  (In Braemar, the frost was a bit more than moderate at -8) The day should be dry, with plenty of bright sunshine, with perhaps some fair-weather patches of cumulus cloud developing. Winds will settle into the W or NW, force 2 or 3. Maximum temperatures should reach about 9 degrees.  TONIGHT should start clear, perhaps with a frost temporarily, but with cloud increasing later.

Temperature at obs. time today 0900	2.0
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	10.6
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs  )(Lowest of the month to date.)	-4.6
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	-9.7
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	nil
Barometer at observation time today	1018mbs
Wind at observation time today	ESE2
This month’s highest temperature to date	13.7
This month’s lowest temperature to date	-4.6
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	2.5
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE	9.2mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES MARCH

Avg. max. temperature	8.4	Long term avg. rainfall	82mms
Avg min. temperature	1.1	Wettest month	178mms
Record high temperature	17.6	Driest month	18.5mms
Record low temperature	-11.2

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YESTERDAY IN PITLOCHRYBroken cloud, with spells of sunshine.
THE GENERAL WEATHER PATTERN AROUND THE BRITISH ISLES
High pressure is building from the SW, with much of next week likely to be dry in most places except NW Scotland.
TOMORROW'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRYRather more cloud around, but staying mainly dry. Winds SW 3 to 5 with highest temperatures similar to today's, but with winds from the SW a little stronger.

SATURDAY 17th MARCH

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TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY

A cold start, following an earlier frost. It should be a dry day, with broken cloud & some spells of sunshine. Winds will be force 2 to 4 mainly from the west & maximum temperatures should reach 9 or 10 degrees. TONIGHT should see some long clear spells & a frost ( down to about -3 in the air & -7 on the grass in the more frost prone sites.)

Temperature at obs. time today 0900	2.8
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	11.3
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	-1.1
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	-5.7
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	0.3mms
Barometer at observation time today	1009mbs
Wind at observation time today	W1
This month’s highest temperature to date	13.7
This month’s lowest temperature to date	-3.4
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	2.5mms
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE	9.2mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES MARCH

Avg. max. temperature	8.4	Long term avg. rainfall	82mms
Avg min. temperature	1.1	Wettest month	178mms
Record high temperature	17.6	Driest month	18.5mms
Record low temperature	-11.2

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YESTERDAY IN PITLOCHRYSome"welcome " rain overnight & mainly during the morning, but a slow-moving front led to cloud hanging around for much of the time. Further south of our area, the rain lasted, on occasions, for much of the day. Amounts of rain, certainly in Pitlochry, did little to add much to what is currently a very low total.
THE GENERAL WEATHER PATTERN AROUND THE BRITISH ISLES
A new area of high pressure, currently in the Atlantic, west of Iberia, promises to build across the south of Britain for much of next week, suggesting little in the way of rain on the cards for the local area.
TOMORROW'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRYA frosty start, but some dry & sunny weather likely, with just the risk of a passing shower. Temperatures up to 8 or 9, with winds force 2 to 4 from the west.

FRIDAY 16th MARCH

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TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY

A mild start, with temperatures having risen sharply following a cold evening with a ground frost. It is, however, raining gently at present & some further, mainly light rain, is expected in the next couple of hours. By the afternoon, the rain should have moved off to the south & skies should brighten. TONIGHT should be dry with some clear spells & just a slight frost.

Temperature at obs. time today 0830	9.4
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	9.4
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	1.9
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	-2.9
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	1.8mms
Barometer at observation time today	1007mbs
Wind at observation time today	ESE1
This month’s highest temperature to date	13.7
This month’s lowest temperature to date	-3.4
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	2.5mms
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE	8.9mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES MARCH

Avg. max. temperature	8.4	Long term avg. rainfall	82mms
Avg min. temperature	1.1	Wettest month	178mms
Record high temperature	17.6	Driest month	18.5mms
Record low temperature	-11.2

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YESTERDAY IN PITLOCHRYRather a lot of cloud about & not feeling all that mild. Sunshine at a premium. This morning's temperature at 9.4, is the last 24hrs maximum.
THE GENERAL WEATHER PATTERN AROUND THE BRITISH ISLES
Pressure is low to the north of Britain, giving SW winds over most areas. A weak cold front should clear the area by noon today.
TOMORROW'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY + SUNDAYThe weekend promises to be dry with some good spells of sunshine. It will be a little cooler with overnight frosts.

A WARM WELCOME TO PITLOCHRY WEATHER!

THERE'S NOT BEEN MUCH RAIN AROUND!

With 20,000,000 people facing a hosepipe ban in much of Southern & Eastern England-----perhaps it's just about worth mentioning that since the last week of January, PITLOCHRY has only received 36mms of rain (normal,should be more like 140mms).

BUT---we should get some more during the night & tomorrow!