Monday, 30 April 2012

HOW BAD WAS APRIL 2012?

All the facts & figures during tomorrow morning.
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What does the Met Office expect in MAY?
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TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY
The overnight rain should move further north out of our area within the next couple of hours. However, the cloud may be more reluctant to clear, with only a few sunny intervals likely later on. Winds will be force 2 to 3 from the E or NE, with top temperatures around 12 degrees.  TONIGHT should find broken cloud & it should stay dry. Frost is not expected.
Temperature at obs. time today 09004.7
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)14.0
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)-a hang-over from Sunday morning0.9
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs) ditto-1.6
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)7.8mms
Barometer at observation time today1018mbs
Wind at observation time todaySW1
This month’s highest temperature to date14.0
This month’s lowest temperature to date-5.7
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date20.6mms
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE80.2mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES APRIL
Avg. max. temperature11.3Long term avg. rainfall48.8mms
Avg min. temperature2.7Wettest month101.6mms
Record high temperature23.5Driest month2.8mms
Record low temperature-5.7

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YESTERDAY IN PITLOCHRYIt was probably the best day of the month, even more so as much of England & Wales had an appalling day!!  The sun shone with little interruption & the maximum temperature was higher than expected.
THE GENERAL WEATHER PATTERN AROUND THE BRITISH ISLES
Pressure is low in the SW Approaches & high over Faeroes, A front is ambling away to the north over Scotland & the country seems set to be largely dominated by the high for a few days.
TOMORROW'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRYDry with some sunshine & temperatures up to 14 degrees. Light to moderate breeze from E or NE
An encouraging start to the Merry Month of MAY!

Sunday, 29 April 2012

THE EFFECTS OF GLOBAL WARMING IN THE ARCTIC, OPENS UP THE NORTHWEST PASSAGE TO CRUISE SHIPS


A cruise company is advertising a cruise in August 2013 which starts in Iceland & ends up in Alaska via the Northwest Passage. Such is the rate of summer ice melt, that a route which a few years ago would have been unthinkable, has become feasible.


The ship is scheduled to leave Iceland, pass the southern tip of Greenland, proceed northwards along the west coast of Greenland before turning westwards to pass north of Baffin Island. From there it continues through the Parry Channel to Victoria Island, through the narrow Prince of Wales Strait, into the Amundsen Gulf & Beaufort Sea & to Alaska.





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TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY
Once again there has been an overnight frost, rather more so than on the previous night. So it's a chilly, but gorgeous start with probably a lot of sunshine until the latter part of the afternoon when cloud will increase from the S & SE. Highest temperatures reaching 11 degrees with a force 2 or 3 NE breeze.   TONIGHT will see cloud thickening & lowering to give some rain overnight. That will prevent any repeat of the frost of previous nights.
Temperature at obs. time today 08301.9
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)10.6
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)-3.5
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)-7.8
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)nil
Barometer at observation time today1022mbs
Wind at observation time todayNE1
This month’s highest temperature to date13.7
This month’s lowest temperature to date-5.7
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date20.6
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE72.4mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES APRIL
Avg. max. temperature11.3Long term avg. rainfall48.8mms
Avg min. temperature2.7Wettest month101.6mms
Record high temperature23.5Driest month2.8mms
Record low temperature-5.7

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YESTERDAY IN PITLOCHRYA sunny start, but cloud developing to leave broken cloud & sunny intervals.
THE GENERAL WEATHER PATTERN AROUND THE BRITISH ISLES
All the action further south, with some horrendous weather over England & Wales, under the influence of a deep low over sea area Plymouth. High pressure keeping Scotland settled today. 
TOMORROW'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY

Cloudy a.m.with some mainly light rain. An improvement likely during the afternoon, with some sunny intervals. Maximum temperatures just a touch milder.

Saturday, 28 April 2012

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TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY
There has been an overnight frost.  The morning should see good sunny spells, though cloud is likely to build during the afternoon, with just the chance of a shower. Winds will be lighter than on recent days, but the maximum temperature will still be below average at around 10 or 11 degrees.  TONIGHT will be mostly clear with another frost likely.
Temperature at obs. time today 09005.0
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)12.0
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)-1.6
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)-5.4
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)nil
Barometer at observation time today1027mbs
Wind at observation time todayWNW2
This month’s highest temperature to date13.7
This month’s lowest temperature to date-5.7
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date20.6mms
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE72.4mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES APRIL
Avg. max. temperature11.3Long term avg. rainfall48.8
Avg min. temperature2.7Wettest month101.6
Record high temperature23.5Driest month2.8
Record low temperature-5.7mms

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YESTERDAY IN PITLOCHRYOne of the better days in recent weeks, though still rather breezy.  NOTE that there was an early evening heavy shower moving S affecting Dunkeld & Perth, but a lucky escape for Pitlochry.
THE GENERAL WEATHER PATTERN AROUND THE BRITISH ISLES
Pressure has risen quickly over Scotland since Thursday, but England & Wales are still under the influence of low pressure & will have a very unsettled weekend.
TOMORROW'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRYA cold start, but much of the day fine & sunny. Feeling warm in the sun, but cool in the shadows. Cloud increasing by evening.

Friday, 27 April 2012

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TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY
Dry during the morning & for part of the afternoon, with broken cloud & some sunshine at times. Still feeling cool in the force 3 to 5  NW winds. Later in the afternoon, cloud will tend to increase, as a belt of showery rain moves into the area from the N.   Later in the evening, it should become dry with clear spells & later turning frosty.
Temperature at obs. time today 08304.6
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)12.1
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)1.9
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)-1.0
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)trace
Barometer at observation time today1012mbs
Wind at observation time todayNW4
This month’s highest temperature to date13.7
This month’s lowest temperature to date-5.7
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date20.6mms
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE72.4mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES APRIL
Avg. max. temperature11.3Long term avg. rainfall48.8
Avg min. temperature2.7Wettest month101.6
Record high temperature23.5Driest month2.8
Record low temperature-5.7mms

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YESTERDAY IN PITLOCHRYThere was a good deal of dry weather here,  despite the unsettled conditions in many places. .Although cool & windy, Pitlochry avoided most of the rain.
THE GENERAL WEATHER PATTERN AROUND THE BRITISH ISLES
Pressure is high over Mid-Atlantic, but still low over the northern part of the North Sea. The situation is actually far from settled overall, with Sunday's chart again featuring a deep low in the SW approaches.
TOMORROW'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRYThe WEEKEND looks fairly settled locally with a good deal of dry weather & fairly bright skies. Winds, however, remain between N & E & it will still be cool, with ground frost likely.

Thursday, 26 April 2012

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TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY
It's a case of rain both to the south & north of the Pitlochry area.  We should remain dry for the bulk of the time,but there will be occasions when some light rain just clips into our area briefly. It is likely to remain mostly cloudy, but at times, the cloud will thin enough to give brighter skies. It will still be cool for the time of year with winds still from the NE around force 3 to 5.   TONIGHT should become dry, with some breaking of the cloud & a ground frost seems likely.
Temperature at obs. time today 09007.8
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)9.4
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)5.3
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)4.0
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)2.3mms
Barometer at observation time today994mbs
Wind at observation time todayNE5
This month’s highest temperature to date13.7
This month’s lowest temperature to date-5.7
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date20.6
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE72.4mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES APRIL
Avg. max. temperature11.3Long term avg. rainfall48.8
Avg min. temperature2.7Wettest month101.6
Record high temperature23.5Driest month2.8
Record low temperature-5.7mms

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YESTERDAY IN PITLOCHRYMainly cloudy with rain at times, though with some dry spells too, especially late afternoon & evening. Quite small rainfall totals here compared with places further north & east. Quite windy & still temperatures below normal.
THE GENERAL WEATHER PATTERN AROUND THE BRITISH ISLES
There's a low pressure system right over Britain, with 2 belts of persistent rain affecting Scotland.  In the outlook period, pressure will remain high to our north & low to the south, meaning more days with E winds & below average temperatures.
TOMORROW'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRYA fair amount of dry weather, but still the chance of a few, mainly light, patches of rain. Winds lighter, but still no great shakes on temperature, with 9 or 10 at best.

Wednesday, 25 April 2012

TODAY'S WEATHER CHART LOOKS DECIDEDLY UNPLEASANT & IS NOT TYPICAL OF LATE APRIL. THE CENTRE OF THIS DEEP LOW IS IN THE WESTERN CHANNEL & THE ISOBARS (WHITE LINES) ARE TIGHTLY PACKED AROUND, MEANING STRONG WINDS IN MANY AREAS. THE BLACK LINES WITH RED HALF CIRCLES&BLUE TRIANGLES ON THEM, SHOW THE AREAS WHERE PERSISTENT BANDS OF RAIN ARE OCCURRING..
THINGS LOOK MORE SETTLED OVER THE MEDITERRANEAN & WESTERN ATLANTIC,WHERE HIGH PRESSURE HOLDS SWAY.

WHAT A DISAPPOINTING APRIL AFTER SUCH A LOVELY MARCH!!

THIS PRESSURE CHART IS TO BE FOUND ON BBC WEATHER. THIS SITE HAS A LINK ON THE RIGHT OF THIS PAGE & IS ALWAYS RECOMMENDED TO MY READERS>
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TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY
A fresh scattering of snow near the summit of Ben Vrackie.   Today's weather charts have a mid-winter look to them, with numerous isobars round a deep low near SW England.   Today will be mostly cloudy, with rain at times, often fairly light, but with some moderate outbreaks too. There should also be some dry spells, as the highest rainfall totals are reserved for areas further to the NE of Pitlochry. Temperatures will be below average, with a maximum of only 8 or 9 degrees, while winds blow from the NE, sometimes up to force 5.   TONIGHT will be cloudy, with further rain on occasions.
Temperature at obs. time today 08305.6
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)10.6
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)3.8
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)2.0
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)4.9mms
Barometer at observation time today997mbs
Wind at observation time todayNE2
This month’s highest temperature to date13.7
This month’s lowest temperature to date-5.7
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date20.6mms
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE70.1mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES APRIL
Avg. max. temperature11.3Long term avg. rainfall48.8
Avg min. temperature2.7Wettest month101.6
Record high temperature23.5Driest month2.8
Record low temperature-5.7mms

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YESTERDAY IN PITLOCHRYMainly dry a.m. with a few sunny intervals, but rather cloudy & showery during the afternoon.
THE GENERAL WEATHER PATTERN AROUND THE BRITISH ISLES
A dreadful-looking weather chart for Britain. An unseasonably deep low off SW England will move slowly towards NE Scotland by Friday, filling as it does so. All parts will be unsettled, with some areas having strong winds & high rainfall totals.
TOMORROW'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRYMainly cloudy, as well as cool. Some spells of rain, much of it light & dying out later. Winds from the N.

Tuesday, 24 April 2012


    THE GARDENS WOULD LOVE IT   IF
    IF IT WERE ABOUT 5 DEGREES WARMER!!

    I AM FINDING THE NEW MET OFFICE PREDICTIVE RAINFALL RADAR MAPS A BIT UNRELIABLE, BUT TRY THEM OUT & SEE WHAT YOU THINK.
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TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY
Nothing more encouraging on offer! It is likely to be rather cloudy for much of the time, with some scattered showers around & about.Some dry intervals, with the odd sunny spell are also likely, perhaps more so during the evening..Maximum temperatures will be pegged around 10 degrees, with force 2 or 3 winds, mainly from the east.   The stormy-looking nature of the pressure charts at present is more in keeping with mid-winter than April & there seems little prospect of anything better for the rest of the month.
Temperature at obs. time today 08306.1
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)11.3
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)4.4
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)1.5
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)0.4mms
Barometer at observation time today1000mbs
Wind at observation time todayNW2
This month’s highest temperature to date13.7
This month’s lowest temperature to date-5.7
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date20.6mms
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE65.2mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES APRIL
Avg. max. temperature11.3Long term avg. rainfall48.8
Avg min. temperature2.7Wettest month101.6
Record high temperature23.5Driest month2.8
Record low temperature-5.7mms

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YESTERDAY IN PITLOCHRYYet again, a showery regime---it seems ceaseless!! No great amounts of rain; the heaviest shower was around 1520. Several dry spells with sunny intervals. We again missed the worst of the showers.
THE GENERAL WEATHER PATTERN AROUND THE BRITISH ISLES
A depression over the Southern North Sea is filling & a new deeper one is making for the SW approaches. It means more cool, unsettled conditions in the days ahead.
TOMORROW'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRYCool & windy. with NE winds up to around force 5 or 6. Mainly rather cloudy with showers or longer spells of rain.

Monday, 23 April 2012

Looking towards Ben Vrackie from the Birks of Aberfeldy
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TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY
Still cool & showery with NE winds. Much of the morning should be mainly dry, with perhaps some sunny intervals. During the afternoon & evening, showers will have developed across the region & there will generally be more cloudy skies. Some of the showers may affect Pitlochry & there could be hail or thunder in any heavy ones. Equally, as on Thursday & Saturday, we may escape the worst of what's going. Best temperatures up to around 10 & winds light or moderate from the NE. TONIGHT, many of the showers will die out, leaving clear spells & temperatures only a couple of degrees above freezing.
Temperature at obs. time today 08455.5
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)10.1
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)3.4
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)0.2
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)3.4mms
Barometer at observation time today998mbs
Wind at observation time todayNW2
This month’s highest temperature to date13.7
This month’s lowest temperature to date-5.7
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date20.6mms
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE64.8mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES APRIL
Avg. max. temperature11.3Long term avg. rainfall48.8
Avg min. temperature2.7Wettest month101.6
Record high temperature23.5Driest month2.8
Record low temperature-5.7mms

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YESTERDAY IN PITLOCHRYSunday proved more showery than Saturday & there was even a little hail observed.
THE GENERAL WEATHER PATTERN AROUND THE BRITISH ISLES
A low pressure system is centred over the English Channel. This will drift into the North Sea by tomorrow, only to be followed by another deep low into the SW. This leaves Scotland in cool NE winds & showery conditions in the week ahead.
TOMORROW'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRYCool with NE winds. Some dry bright spells, especially a.m. but more showers around p.m.

Sunday, 22 April 2012

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TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY
Probably dry for the first couple of hours, but thereafter, there is again a shower risk. We may get very little, we may take a hit from a big shower & even sophisticated rainfall radar can't pinpoint, in advance, just who will catch what!. There will be some dry spells with sunny intervals, but temperatures will still be about 2 degrees down on the late April average.Winds light, mainly E or SE.
Temperature at obs. time today 08456.5
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)11.5
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)4.6
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)2.9
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)1.0
Barometer at observation time today1001mbs
Wind at observation time todayNE1
This month’s highest temperature to date13.7
This month’s lowest temperature to date-5.7
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date20.6mms
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE62.1mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES APRIL
Avg. max. temperature11.3Long term avg. rainfall48.8
Avg min. temperature2.7Wettest month101.6
Record high temperature23.5Driest month2.8mms
Record low temperature-5.7

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YESTERDAY IN PITLOCHRYWe had a surprisingly lucky day for missing showers, as once again, the region's radar chart was plastered with them. Still, as I always say, it's very much hit & miss with showers (misses on Thurs & Sat & a hit on Friday!)
THE GENERAL WEATHER PATTERN AROUND THE BRITISH ISLES
1 low dying in the North Sea, a 2nd moving into the English Channel & a 3rd into the SW approaches by Wednesday. All a recipe for unsettled conditions, with cool E or NE winds for the week ahead.
TOMORROW'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRYAnother day of dry spells with some sunshine, interspersed with more cloudy bands with some showers. Still cool with a force 3 NE breeze.

Saturday, 21 April 2012

This equipment was rarely used during March, but in April, it's come into its own again, with already 125% of average!
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TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY
A rather unsettled day yet again, with largely cloudy skies & just a few sunny intervals in the drier spells. There are already showers around & more will develop, some being long-lasting & heavy. It is very much hit & miss & really unpredictable, as to what degree Pitlochry is affected (Thursday & Friday being contrasting examples of this). It will still be on the cool side & winds will be mainly light from an E quarter. Any late showers should die out after dark to leave clear spells & locally a touch of ground frost.
Temperature at obs. time today 09006.2
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)9.5
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)4.8
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)3.8
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)12.4mms
Barometer at observation time today995mbs
Wind at observation time todayNNW2
This month’s highest temperature to date13.7
This month’s lowest temperature to date-5.7
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date20.6mms
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE61.1mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES APRIL
Avg. max. temperature11.3Long term avg. rainfall48.8
Avg min. temperature2.7Wettest month101.6
Record high temperature23.5Driest month2.8
Record low temperature-5.7mms

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YESTERDAY IN PITLOCHRYAnother day of sunny intervals & showers, but unlike on previous days, Pitlochry took a hit from a larger, heavier shower around 1500 to 1700 which gave over 9 mms of rain. Temperatures were again down on average.
THE GENERAL WEATHER PATTERN AROUND THE BRITISH ISLES
Low pressure is still sitting over Britain & although this particular system should move out into the North Sea tomorrow, another one is set to take its place, moving into the SW approaches by Monday. Thus things remain rather cool & unsettled in the outlook!
TOMORROW'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY  Still the familiar theme of sunny intervals & some showers.

Friday, 20 April 2012

FRIDAY 20th APRIL

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TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY
An overnight rain belt is now nearly through & there will be some dry interludes, perhaps with a few sunny intervals. However, several lines of showers are expected to move across from the E & it seems inevitable that a few will affect Pitlochry, especially during the p.m. period. There should, however, be some dry intervals with a glimpse of the sun, though hail/thunder are possibilities should we be in the path ot the worst of the showers. Maximum temperature 9or 10 & winds rather light & variable in direction.
Temperature at obs. time today 09005.0
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)11.0
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)4.2
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)3.7
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)6.8mms
Barometer at observation time today991mbs
Wind at observation time todaycalm
This month’s highest temperature to date13.7
This month’s lowest temperature to date-5.7
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date20.6mms
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE48.7mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES APRIL
Avg. max. temperature11.3Long term avg. rainfall48.8
Avg min. temperature2.7Wettest month101.6
Record high temperature23.5Driest month2.8
Record low temperature-5.7mms

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YESTERDAY IN PITLOCHRYAnother day when Pitlochry largely escaped much of the rain & showers around the region, with places such as Blairgowrie & Perth with higher rainfall totals.
THE GENERAL WEATHER PATTERN AROUND THE BRITISH ISLES
Low pressure will be either over or very close to Britain over the next 3 days, giving very variable amounts of rain from place to place, as bands of rain or showers move across from the east. It will remain rather cool.
TOMORROW'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRYThere will be some dry spells with sunny intervals around, but also some scattered heavy showers, especially p.m.  As usual, rainfall amounts will be very variable from one place to another. It will remain on the cool side of average, with force 2 or 3 winds from an E. quarter. SUNDAY'S weather remains a mixture of sunshine but with heavy showers round & about. Rather cool out of any sunshine.

Thursday, 19 April 2012

THURSDAY 19th APRIL

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TODAY in PITLOCHRY
A fair amount of dry weather, with some intervals of sunshine, but some risk of the odd shower, especially as cloud builds somewhat during the afternoon. Even if Pitlochry remains dry, places not too far away may catch a sharp shower. Highest temperatures should reach about 10 degrees, with winds from the NE force 2 or 3. During the night, a spell of rain will spread across from the E, perhaps giving some significant totals & lasting into Friday morning.
Temperature at obs. time today 08456.1
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)10.5
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)1.5
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)-1.5
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)0.8mms
Barometer at observation time today992mbs
Wind at observation time todayENE1
This month’s highest temperature to date13.7
This month’s lowest temperature to date-5.7
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date20.6mms
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE41.9mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES APRIL
Avg. max. temperature11.3Long term avg. rainfall48.8mms
Avg min. temperature2.7Wettest month101.6mms
Record high temperature23.5Driest month2.8mms
Record low temperature-5.7

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YESTERDAY IN PITLOCHRYGenerally rather cloudy with just a few intervals of sunshine. We were again lucky in missing the worst of the showers, with again only a few light ones. It was yet again, on the cool side of the seasonal norm.
THE GENERAL WEATHER PATTERN AROUND THE BRITISH ISLES
The centre of low pressure is over East Anglia & is influencing weather conditions throughout the U.K. Scotland is in a NE airflow, being on the north side of the low.
TOMORROW'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRYProbably a cloudy, wet start to Friday, following a rather wet night. As the day goes on, there should be a return of the sunny intervals & some scattered showers regime. Still cooler than normal.

Wednesday, 18 April 2012

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WEDNESDAY 18th APRIL

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TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY
Much of the day is likely to be rather cloudy, but there should be some sunny intervals too. The morning is expected to be mainly dry, with just the chance of an odd light shower. The afternoon & evening are more at risk from heavier showers, but as usual, in showery conditions, it's a case of hit & miss. Some spots are likely to receive a downpour, while others nearby, get little or no rain. Winds will be mainly from the E force 2 or 3 & maximum temperatures will peak at about 9, this about 3 degrees below average.
Temperature at obs. time today 08456.3
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)9.5
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)1.6
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)-1.0
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)3.1mms
Barometer at observation time today987mbs
Wind at observation time todaySSW1
This month’s highest temperature to date13.7
This month’s lowest temperature to date-5.7
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date20.6mms
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE41.1mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES APRIL
Avg. max. temperature11.3Long term avg. rainfall48.8
Avg min. temperature2.7Wettest month101.6
Record high temperature23.5Driest month2.8
Record low temperature-5.7mms

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YESTERDAY IN PITLOCHRYSome wet snow for a time at first. The afternoon saw a few sunny intervals, though it was fairly cloudy overall. There were some heavy showers around, especially further south in the early evening, but Pitlochry largely escaped. Our heaviest shower was one around 2230. Rather cool yet again.
THE GENERAL WEATHER PATTERN AROUND THE BRITISH ISLES
A busy & very unsettled-looking pressure chart, with the worst of things for Southern England. Scotland is in an easterly flow to the north of the centre of low pressure.
TOMORROW'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRYA rather cloudy day with some showers or even some longer spells of rain. Very cool with a NE wind.

Tuesday, 17 April 2012


TUESDAY 17th APRIL

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TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY
Continuous moderate sleet at time of observation.& the weather will remain cloudy with rain at times for much of the morning. The rain should become lighter, finally dying out by or before lunchtime. This afternoon should see some bright or sunny intervals, but there will also be some cloudy areas around with a few heavy showers. It will again be rather cool, with winds mostly from the SE.
Temperature at obs. time today 08302.2
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)8.6
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)1.6
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)1.0
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)9.5mms
Barometer at observation time today989mbs
Wind at observation time todaySE2
This month’s highest temperature to date13.7
This month’s lowest temperature to date-5.7
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date20.6mms
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE38.0mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES APRIL
Avg. max. temperature11.3Long term avg. rainfall48.8
Avg min. temperature2.7Wettest month101.6
Record high temperature23.5Driest month2.8
Record low temperature-5.7mms

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YESTERDAY IN PITLOCHRYThe day was dry, but still on the cold side. The morning had the lion's share of the sunshine & it became rather cloudy at times during the afternoon & evening.
THE GENERAL WEATHER PATTERN AROUND THE BRITISH ISLES
A very disturbed-looking weather chart this morning, with a deep depression just to the W. of Ireland. This is expected to move over the English Channel by tomorrow. Many parts of Britain are feeling the effects of the strong winds around the depression, but most of Scotland is not affected by these.
TOMORROW'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRYDry for much of the time, with some bright or sunny intervals, but the odd sharp shower is possible. It will still be a little on the cool side of average.

Monday, 16 April 2012

MONDAY 16th APRIL

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TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY
It should remain dry during daylight hours with some bright or sunny spells. Maximum temperatures should reach 9 or 10 degrees, still rather below the mid-April norm. Winds will be force 2 or 3, settling into the SE. After dark, a spell of rain is expected, with perhaps some sleet or very wet snow , though accumulations are not expected at our altitude.There should be no frost.
Temperature at obs. time today 08301.8
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)9.0
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)-0.3
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)-3.5
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)trace
Barometer at observation time today1024mbs
Wind at observation time todayN1
This month’s highest temperature to date13.7
This month’s lowest temperature to date-5.7
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date20.6mms
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE28.5mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES APRIL
Avg. max. temperature11.3Long term avg. rainfall48.8
Avg min. temperature2.7Wettest month101.6
Record high temperature23.5Driest month2.8
Record low temperature-5.7mms

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YESTERDAY IN PITLOCHRYJust sunny intervals rather than any prolonged sunny spells. Around 14.30, I noticed a little soft hail in a series of slight showers. Very cool
THE GENERAL WEATHER PATTERN AROUND THE BRITISH ISLES
A depression & its attendant fronts are moving towards Scotland & barometers across the country will start falling during today. There should be a significant fall of rain (perhaps some sleet) overnight & into tomorrow morning. Unsettled & cool in the further outlook.
TOMORROW'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRYIt's likely to be wet for some of the morning (snow on the highest ground). The more general rain should clear later in the morning leaving a few brighter intervals & perhaps a shower. Rather cold still, but as we are near the centre of the low, winds should be fairly light for the time being.

Sunday, 15 April 2012

SUNDAY 15th APRIL

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TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY
It should be a dry day, with only a small risk of a light shower during the afternoon. The morning should see a good deal of sunshine, though cloud is expected to be more in evidence this afternoon, while sunny intervals continue to occur. Maximum temperatures will still be 2 or 3 degrees down on mid-April average values. Winds will be mostly force 3 from the NW. TONIGHT should see long clear spells, with temperatures at or below freezing by dawn.
Temperature at obs. time today 08453.8
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)10.9
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)-0.1
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)-3.4
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)trace
Barometer at observation time today1024mbs
Wind at observation time todayWNW2
This month’s highest temperature to date13.7
This month’s lowest temperature to date-5.7
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date20.6mms
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE28.5mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES APRIL
Avg. max. temperature11.3Long term avg. rainfall48.8
Avg min. temperature2.7Wettest month101.6
Record high temperature23.5Driest month2.8
Record low temperature-5.7mms

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YESTERDAY IN PITLOCHRYIt still felt cold, out of any sunshine, but much of the day was dry. The best of the brightness came a.m. while part of the afternoon was rather cloudy. There were even a few slight showers. Temperatures fell quickly last evening.
THE GENERAL WEATHER PATTERN AROUND THE BRITISH ISLES
A ridge of high pressure is now building in from the west, while low pressure covers much of Europe. This leaves us in a cool airflow, though there are fewer showers around.
TOMORROW'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRYTemperatures close to freezing both early & late, but much of Monday should be dry with some sunshine.