PITLOCHRY WEATHER SUMMARY for DECEMBER 2012

The above photograph, taken around noon on the 31st of the month, helps to support the headlines of this last month's summary---IT HAS BEEN THE WETTEST DECEMBER IN THE PITLOCHRY AREA IN RECORDS GOING BACK TO AT LEAST 1954.
The total fall of 204.2mms was 221% of the December normal & 154mms of this fell between the 19th & 31st, less than 50mms having fallen up to the 18th.
The wettest day was the 20th, with 45.6mms within the 24hr. period.
SNOW fell & lay on 10 days, though the maximum depth was only 6cms.

As far as temperatures were concerned, December 2012 was around 1 degree below normal, with a mean maximum of 4.7 & a mean minimum of -1.0. The highest value was 11.7, the lowest -9.6, neither being record-breakers.

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TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY

Rain at first, tending to become lighter & dying out later this morning.  Thereafter, there will be some dry spells, perhaps with a few bright intervals, but a few showers from the W. are also likely.  Temperatures tending to fall slowly during the day, after peaking at 8.5 at first. Winds W to NW at around force 4.   AFTER DARK, there should be some dry, clear periods, perhaps punctuated by an odd shower, perhaps turning sleety as the night goes on. Minimum temperatures close to frost levels.

Temperature at obs. time today           0915	8.4
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	8.5
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	0.8
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	-0.5
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	14.4mms
Barometer at observation time today	980mbs
Wind at observation time today	W3
This month’s highest temperature to date	11.7
This month’s lowest temperature to date	-9.6
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	45.6mms
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE	202.0mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES for PITLOCHRY in DECEMBER

Avg. max. temperature	5.7	Long term avg. rainfall	92.22mms
Avg min. temperature	-0.3	Wettest month	193.5mms
Record high temperature	14.4	Driest month	23.8mms
Record low temperature	-18.2

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LOCAL AREA OUTLOOK

NEW YEAR'S DAY----Mostly dry with some sunny spells. Breezy & rather cold at 4 degrees, but fine for dancing!!

WEDNESDAY----Mostly overcast, especially at first, with patchy light rain. Feeling less cold as the day wears on.

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TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY

Rather cloudy, with a few showers around, wintry at first, but mainly of rain later. There should be some drier spells later in the day & perhaps a few sunny intervals between showers.  AFTER DARK, it should be dry for a time, but rain & a temporary spell of milder weather, is expected to affect us late in the evening & overnight

Temperature at obs. time today         0930	1.0
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	7.5
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	0.0
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	-3.5
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	9.0MMS
Barometer at observation time today	991MBS
Wind at observation time today	SE1
This month’s highest temperature to date	11.7
This month’s lowest temperature to date	-9.8
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	45.6mms
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE	187.6mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES for PITLOCHRY in DECEMBER

Avg. max. temperature	5.7	Long term avg. rainfall	92.22mms
Avg min. temperature	-0.3	Wettest month	193.5mms
Record high temperature	14.4	Driest month	23.8mms
Record low temperature	-18.2

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LOCAL AREA OUTLOOK

MONDAY----Perhaps an overhang of the overnight rain for a time to start the day. Then, as winds change from SE to W, it should turn drier but rather colder, with brighter skies & the odd shower.  The year should end with some clear spells, but with temperatures falling towards frost levels

TUESDAY----A cold start, but generally a dry, bright day with some sunny spells. Just the chance of the odd shower, which could be wintry. Temperatures only around 4 as a maximum, so feeling cold (unless you're dancing vigorously)

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TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY

A rather cloudy day, though dry spells & some brightness at times. There will also be a few showers, though the bulk of these will be further west.  After a very mild night, temperatures will get no higher than they are now, though winds will only be light to moderate. TONIGHT is likely to become more showery & minimum temperatures will get down to frost levels on the ground.

Temperature at obs. time today       0900	7.2
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)--HIGHEST this MONTH--at about midnight!	11.7
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	2.5
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	1.6
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	3.2mms
Barometer at observation time today	987mbs
Wind at observation time today	SW2
This month’s highest temperature to date	11.7
This month’s lowest temperature to date	-9.8
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	45.6mms
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE	178.6mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES for PITLOCHRY in DECEMBER

Avg. max. temperature	5.7	Long term avg. rainfall	92.22mms
Avg min. temperature	-0.3	Wettest month	193.5mms
Record high temperature	14.4	Driest month	23.8mms
Record low temperature	-18.2

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LOCAL AREA OUTLOOK

SUNDAY---- Will be a colder-feeling day, as winds strengthen from the SW. The day will start cloudy, with showers or a longer spell of rain (possibly some sleet). After some improvement in the afternoon, a longer spell of rain (again, possibly sleet), will affect the area after dark.

MONDAY----Rain clearing the area during the morning, with a drier brighter afternoon, followed by a cold night.

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TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY

It is expected to be a mainly cloudy day & at times, overcast. There will be some rain around for a time this morning, though after that, there are likely to be some dry spells, though generally staying cloudy.  AFTER DARK, there will be further spells of mainly light rain, though this should clear overnight. During the evening & night it should become much milder, as temperatures rise to double figures. Winds will be fresh for most of the time, changing from SE to SW as it turns milder

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Temperature at obs. time today          0815	2.6
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	2.6
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	-0.2
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	-1.6
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	5.3mms
Barometer at observation time today	1003mbs
Wind at observation time today	SE1
This month’s highest temperature to date	7.8
This month’s lowest temperature to date	-9.6
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	45.6mms
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE	175.4mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES for PITLOCHRY in DECEMBER

Avg. max. temperature	5.7	Long term avg. rainfall	92.22mms
Avg min. temperature	-0.3	Wettest month	193.5mms
Record high temperature	14.4	Driest month	23.8mms
Record low temperature	-18.2

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LOCAL AREA OUTLOOK

SATURDAY----More broken cloud with some sunny intervals. There may be a few showers moving from the west. Force 4 winds from the SW & temperatures near or a little above normal.

SUNDAY----A colder, but mainly dry day, again with a force 4 wind.

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BOXING DAY

Note that the river has returned to a more normal level.  In the distance, a late- in- the- day small mist band is being intensified by chimney smoke---an indication that a temperature inversion, with cold heavier air is filling the valley bottom. This was a feature for most of the day, with more extensive mist bands lying within the valley & its lower slopes (see the last photograph below)

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TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY

(Evidence of an earlier slight snow flurry). A mainly dry day. There may be an odd bright interval, but it is likely to be predominantly cloudy.  Despite light winds, it is expected to remain cold, with highest temperatures little better than 1 or 2 degrees.   TONIGHT is likely to start with a few breaks in the cloud & a slight frost, but late in the period, cloud is likely to thicken & lower, heralding a new low pressure system for tomorrow.

Temperature at obs. time today        0945	0.1
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	1.5
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	-0.1
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	-2.1
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	0.3mms
Barometer at observation time today	1001mbs
Wind at observation time today	calm
This month’s highest temperature to date	7.8
This month’s lowest temperature to date	-9.6
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	45.6mms
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE	170.1mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES for PITLOCHRY in DECEMBER

Avg. max. temperature	5.7	Long term avg. rainfall	92.22mms
Avg min. temperature	-0.3	Wettest month	193.5mms
Record high temperature	14.4	Driest month	23.8mms
Record low temperature	-18.2

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LOCAL AREA OUTLOOK

FRIDAY----Overcast, with spells of rain. Windy, but milder

SATURDAY---Perhaps some left-over rain to start the day, but then mainly dry, with a few brighter spells, but the chance of the odd shower.

Like Christmas Day, Boxing Day also saw a temperature inversion in the valley, with associated bands of mist. This station was affected for parts of the day, such that temperatures failed to exceed 1 degree.
At the time the photograph was taken (about 1430), the valley bottom was clear of mist, which was instead affecting around the High School, Moulin & Kinnaird, though a little higher, the view opened out & visibility was very good.

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TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY

A chilly start, with some areas of mist, with a weak, watery sun & some patches of blue sky above.   It should be a dry day, with some sunny intervals where mist clears.  Winds will be light & highest temperatures should reach 5 where mist clears & in any longer spells of sunshine, but only 3 where mist is slow to clear.  TONIGHT should stay dry, with a touch of frost.

Temperature at obs. time today           1000	0.0
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	3.0
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	-1.0
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	-3.5
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	0.3mms
Barometer at observation time today	995mbs
Wind at observation time today	WNW1
This month’s highest temperature to date	7.8
This month’s lowest temperature to date	-9.6
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	45.6mms
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE	169.8mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES for PITLOCHRY in DECEMBER

Avg. max. temperature	5.7	Long term avg. rainfall	92.22mms
Avg min. temperature	-0.3	Wettest month	193.5mms
Record high temperature	14.4	Driest month	23.8mms
Record low temperature	-18.2

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LOCAL AREA OUTLOOK

THURSDAY----A dry, though partly cloudy day, perhaps with a few sunny intervals.
A cold start & temperatures struggling to better 2 or 3.   During the evening, there is a chance of a little rain or sleet just skirting close to the south of the area.

FRIDAY----Becoming windy from the S to SE with some spells of rain. Temperatures higher at 7 degrees.

The Technical Team have woken up & opened their presents, meanwhile the Photographic Team have been climbing above Pitlochry to get you this fine shot of Christmas Morning Mist in the valley.

Yours truly got a jumper with a sunny interval & rain shower symbol on the front, so if in the future, you see a guy wearing such an item of clothing in town, it will very likely be me!!

It's still only a little above 1 degree at noon (a valley inversion).

                 
                               A VERY HAPPY CHRISTMAS

Unfortunately, due to a technical fault, we are unable to use the normal format this morning.
Some adjustments were made yesterday & this has resulted in a failure of the system.
Owing to it's being Christmas Day, the Technical Department is still in bed!

The observational & forecasting Team are, however, working normally, though with a short delay due to getting food out of the freezer.

Temp. at 0900   0.0      Yesterday's maximum   5.2    Overnight minimum  -0.2

24hr rainfall (up to 0900hrs)  3.3mms


Currently, the weather is dry, though nippy-----absolutely perfect for a nice, long walk!

Much of the day will be dry, though showers will be developing over Western areas & the odd one may reach Pitlochry. There is still some valley mist around, adding to the delights of taking that Christmas morning walk.

Today's maximum temperature should reach about 4 degrees, with a slight frost tonight.
Winds will be light & variable in direction.

Have a lovely day!!  Barry           

Our children back at Christmas 2010. They are unfamiliar with snows of this depth & their "snowman-making" skills are not fully developed!  (I had originally sent them out to clear the drive, hence the presence of the snow-pusher!!   Incidentally, the overnight minimum to start Christmas Eve had been -12.8.

Thanks to the support of all my "regulars" & please continue to "tune in"

HAVE A WONDERFUL CHRISTMAS!

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HAVE A HAPPY & PEACEFUL CHRISTMAS---THANKS FOR USING THE SERVICE

TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY

Much of the morning should remain dry & there may be a few bright intervals. During the afternoon & evening, it will become more generally cloudy, with outbreaks of showery rain (some heavy). Current radar forecasts suggest the heaviest falls of rain may be a little further south, on an axis Stirling to Dundee, but Pitlochry is likely to see some rain during the p.m. period. Winds will be generally light, with highest temperatures around 5 or 6. There may be a touch of frost by dawn tomorrow, together with mist & fog patches, especially in the valley.

Temperature at obs. time today        0900	3.2
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	7.8
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	1.2
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	-1.8
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	6.8mms
Barometer at observation time today	995mbs
Wind at observation time today	NW2
This month’s highest temperature to date	7.8
This month’s lowest temperature to date	-9.6
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	45.6mms
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE	166.2mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES for PITLOCHRY in DECEMBER

Avg. max. temperature	5.7	Long term avg. rainfall	92.22mms
Avg min. temperature	-0.3	Wettest month	193.5mms
Record high temperature	14.4	Driest month	23.8mms
Record low temperature	-18.2

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LOCAL AREA OUTLOOK

CHRISTMAS DAY-----Early frost + mist & fog patches. It should be dry for much of the time, though rather cloudy & despite light breezes, rather cold, with 4 or 5 at best. An odd shower is possible. Another slight overnight frost.

BOXING DAY----A generally dry day, with some brightness, though temperatures no better than 3 or 4.   Later in the evening, some rain & perhaps sleet initially, is expected to arrive from the SW.




CHRISTMAS

Although this is a 2007 photograph, it creates a fitting backcloth to the rainfall statistics for the last 4 days.

0900 THUR DEC 20th---- 26.2mms RAINFALL to measure
0900 FRI DEC 21st---45.6mms        
0900 SAT DEC 22nd----6.2mms 
0900 SUN DEC 23rd----31.5mms 

4-DAY TOTAL = 109.5mms  (Equivalent to 119% of the average for the entire month of December )  

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TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY

An improvement on recent days, though still rather unsettled. We now have winds from a W quarter & though fairly light at present, they may increase somewhat, becoming quite gusty (50mph gusts are forecast for the Dundee area).  It will be generally rather cloudy, though there should be some dry spells & even the sun may appear briefly. However, there are quite a lot of showers around too & the odd one may well affect this area. Overnight, it will be a little colder than of late.

Temperature at obs. time today           0930	6.4
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	7.5
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	5.3
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	2.2
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	31.5mms
Barometer at observation time today	980mbs
Wind at observation time today	NNW1
This month’s highest temperature to date	7.5
This month’s lowest temperature to date	5.3
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	45.6mms
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE	159.4mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES for PITLOCHRY in DECEMBER

Avg. max. temperature	5.7	Long term avg. rainfall	92.22mms
Avg min. temperature	-0.3	Wettest month	193.5mms
Record high temperature	14.4	Driest month	23.8mms
Record low temperature	-18.2

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LOCAL AREA OUTLOOK

CHRISTMAS EVE----It should start dry & bright, but the afternoon is likely to be cloudy, with showers or even longer spells of rain. Temperatures down a little on today's.

CHRISTMAS DAY--- Not white!  (though maybe a ground frost initially). Partly cloudy, possibly a glimpse of the sun. Dry for much of the time, though the odd shower is possible. Temperatures close to freezing by dawn on Boxing Day

THE MET OFFICE FORECAST RADAR for 1500Hrs TODAY, shows the rainfall intensity at its greatest for our area (frequently averaging a rate of  about 3mms per hour, but occasionally as high as 6 or 8 mms per hour--within the area of yellow & orange colouring).

Once again, by 0900Hrs tomorrow, there will be a high rainfall total to add to the 78mms of the last 3 days
The normal average total for the entire month is 92mms.

Prospects for the Christmas period are for much drier weather, with some sunny intervals, though on the negative side, it is expected to turn colder, possibly with an odd sleet or snow shower later in the period.

.Further Met Office Radar information can be obtained through the link on the right.

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TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY

The day will be overcast & windy, with rain for much of the time. The rain should be mostly light at first, but later in the morning & through the afternoon, it will often turn moderate to heavy in intensity, with further large totals accumulating. Flooding is likely to be exacerbated. Temperatures will spend much of the time in the 5 to 6 range, maybe even up to 7 or 8 late in the night.

Temperature at obs. time today       0915	5.3
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	5.3
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	3.5
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	2.2
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	6.2mms
Barometer at observation time today	1004mbs
Wind at observation time today	E5
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	45.6mms
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE	127.9mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES for PITLOCHRY in DECEMBER

Avg. max. temperature	5.7	Long term avg. rainfall	92.22mms
Avg min. temperature	-0.3	Wettest month	193.5mms
Record high temperature	14.4	Driest month	23.8mms
Record low temperature	-18.2

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LOCAL AREA OUTLOOK

SUNDAY----A better day, with fresh winds from the SW, making it a touch milder, maximum rising to 8 degrees. Not totally dry, with perhaps an overhang of Saturday night's rain at first & a few showers later. There should also be some dry spells, with even the odd glimpse of the sun.

CHRISTMAS PERIOD---Turning much drier, but becoming colder each day, with sunny intervals & a few showers, these increasingly wintry with time. Some night time frosts.

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TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY

The day will be overcast & raw, with further spells of rain, though much of it light.  (for those heading to Perth, it looks as though rainfall there may be moderate in intensity for some of the time.) Winds will continue to blow from E or SE, but not as strongly as yesterday. Highest temperatures will hover around 4 for most of the day.  AFTER DARK, it will remain overcast, with further mainly light rain, though no frost is expected.

Temperature at obs. time today         0900	4.0
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	4.6
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	3.3
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	2.0
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)   (Tyndrum had over 90mms)	45.6mms
Barometer at observation time today	1007mbs
Wind at observation time today	E3
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	45.6mms
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE	121.7mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES for PITLOCHRY in DECEMBER

Avg. max. temperature	5.7	Long term avg. rainfall	92.22mms
Avg min. temperature	-0.3	Wettest month	193.5mms
Record high temperature	14.4	Driest month	23.8mms
Record low temperature	-18.2

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LOCAL AREA OUTLOOK

SATURDAY----Overcast, with a new system of fronts bringing renewed rainfall, much of this moderate to heavy. Fresh flooding likely. Winds strong again from the SE.

SUNDAY----Feeling milder, as temperatures reach around 8 or 9, though remaining overcast, with further rain at times.

MET. OFFICE RADAR for 1700Hrs TODAY  (Keep up to date of the situation by using the Met Office Link on the right of your screen.)

Pitlochry is shown here as being in the yellow shading, indicating an average expected  intensity of 3mms per hour at this time.

We are certainly getting some of the worst that's going today & I expect the area's rivers are rising rapidly.

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TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY

Overcast, with persistent rain, heavy on occasions. There could be a further 40mms more rainfall  to add to the 26mms last night, over the next 24hours, with flooding risks.  Winds from E or SE force 5 to 6 & stronger in exposed upland areas & on the E.coast. Snowfall above about 600 metres. Temperatures staying in a narrow range of 4 to 6 degrees, throughout the 24 hour period.

Temperature at obs. time today          0900	4.5
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	6.0
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	4.5
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	3.0
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	26.2mms
Barometer at observation time today	1008mbs
Wind at observation time today	E6
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	29.5mms
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE	76.1mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES for PITLOCHRY in DECEMBER

Avg. max. temperatur	5.7	Long term avg. rainfall	92.22mms
Avg min. temperature	-0.3	Wettest month	193.5mms
Record high temperature	14.4	Driest month	23.8mms
Record low temperature	-18.2

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LOCAL AREA OUTLOOK

FRIDAY & SATURDAY will stay overcast & unsettled, with flooding concerns continuing. The worst of the rain on Friday falling in the morning, gradually becoming lighter & dying out later in the day.
A new system will bring further rain in on Saturday, starting fairly light, but becoming heavier later. Temperatures throughout always close to 4 or 5 degrees, with a strong E to SE wind persisting.

Scenes like this may well be on the way in the coming 36 to 48 hours.  High rainfall totals are expected locally, as fronts become slow-moving over the area, giving persistent & sometimes heavy rain, especially tonight & for most of tomorrow, finally dying out during Friday. There is a likelihood of some flooding.

The mountainous areas to the north & north east of us, where land exceeds around 800 to 900 metres are likely to receive heavy snowfalls.

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TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY

A mainly cloudy, dry & windy day is expected, with winds blowing from between E. & SE at around force 4 to 6. Rain is expected to reach the area around nightfall, with a wet & windy night to follow. High rainfall totals are expected, ( with blizzards & heavy snowfall at highest altitudes). Up to 5 or 6 degrees as a maximum & no frost tonight

Temperature at obs. time today           0900	5.5
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	5.5
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	1.9
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	-0.1
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	0.1mm
Barometer at observation time today	1017mbs
Wind at observation time today	ESE5
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	29.5
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE	49.9mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES for PITLOCHRY in DECEMBER

Avg. max. temperature	5.7	Long term avg. rainfall	92.22 mms
Avg min. temperature	-0.3	Wettest month	193.5 mms
Record high temperature	14.4	Driest month	23.8 mms
Record low temperature	-18.2

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

LOCAL AREA OUTLOOK

THURSDAY---Overcast, with periods of rain, often moderate to heavy & lasting into the night.  Fresh to strong winds from the SE. Temperatures up to 5, with no overnight frost.  HIGH RAINFALL TOTALS EXPECTED, with RISING RIVER LEVELS.  ( Blizzards & heavy snowfall at high altitudes.)

FRIDAY--- Overcast, especially a.m. with some occasional, mainly light rain. Probably becoming drier later in the day.