At this stage, it looks as though the weather will not be co-operating with the street party on New Year's Day.Indications are for rain to reach Pitlochry by around 2.30pm, with the afternoon remaining wet. .
Tuesday, 31 December 2013
31/12/13
A WARM WELCOME TO PITLOCHRY WEATHER!
PITLOCHRY TODAY
A band of showery rain moving through, most of it between 10 &1400hrs. After that,there should be some dry spells, with broken cloud & some sunny intervals,though a more cloudy spell with showers is still likely.Winds will be SE force 2, with max.temp. up to 6 degrees. A further cloudy spell, with light rain is likely during the evening.The night is likely to end up cold & damp.
LOCAL AREA OUTLOOK
NEW YEAR'S DAY
A cold start, but mainly dry during the morning. Unfortunately, a spell of rain is likely to reach Pitlochry around 1430 & thereafter, it will be wet well into the evening. Winds will be SE 4 to 5, with best temperatures up to 6 degrees, late in the day.
THURSDAY should be better. Mostly dry, though rather cloudy, with temperatures up to 5.
AVERAGES & EXTREMES for PITLOCHRY in DECEMBER
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PITLOCHRY TODAY
A band of showery rain moving through, most of it between 10 &1400hrs. After that,there should be some dry spells, with broken cloud & some sunny intervals,though a more cloudy spell with showers is still likely.Winds will be SE force 2, with max.temp. up to 6 degrees. A further cloudy spell, with light rain is likely during the evening.The night is likely to end up cold & damp.
LOCAL AREA OUTLOOK
NEW YEAR'S DAY
A cold start, but mainly dry during the morning. Unfortunately, a spell of rain is likely to reach Pitlochry around 1430 & thereafter, it will be wet well into the evening. Winds will be SE 4 to 5, with best temperatures up to 6 degrees, late in the day.
THURSDAY should be better. Mostly dry, though rather cloudy, with temperatures up to 5.
| Temperature at obs. time today 1000hrs | 5.3 |
| Maximum temperature (last 24hrs) | 5.3 |
| Minimum temperature (last 24hrs) | -0.7 |
| Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs) | -3.1 |
| Rainfall total (last 24hrs) | 7.4mms |
| Barometer at observation time today | 994mbs |
| Wind at observation time today | E4 |
| This month’s highest temperature to date | 12.7(12th) |
| This month’s lowest temperature to date | -1.4(7th) |
| This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date | 21.3(4th) |
| THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE | 236.7mms |
AVERAGES & EXTREMES for PITLOCHRY in DECEMBER
| Avg. max. temperature | 5.7 | Long term avg. rainfall | * |
| Avg min. temperature | -0.3 | Wettest month | * |
| Record high temperature | 14.4(1983) | Driest month | * |
| Record low temperature | -18.2(1995) |
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Monday, 30 December 2013
AN END OF YEAR MESSAGE
A WARM WELCOME TO PITLOCHRY WEATHER!
I believe Pilochry Weather (pitlochryweather.blogspot.com) has had a successful year. On an average day, around 50 or 60 loyal weather enthusiasts make a point of viewing the site. On days of extreme weather, this figure has risen to well in excess of 100 visitors & not all from the immediate area.
It has been most encouraging to see that on a Google Search for "Pitlochry Weather" or "Weather in Pitlochry", this site is listed ahead of either the BBC or Met Office & I believe these are the gold standard for forecasting! I hope & believe that living & observing in the town,as well as having access to old records, in some cases dating back to the 1950's, together with summaries, graphs & photographs, make the site worth regular visits.
Please feel free to contact me(thebigane@hotmail.com),if you have any questions or comments. Please ensure you give the topic as Pitlochry Weather.
All that remains now, is to wish you all a healthy, happy & successful New Year. There will be plenty of summaries on the way, Including about the record wet December,
Very best wishes Barry
It has been most encouraging to see that on a Google Search for "Pitlochry Weather" or "Weather in Pitlochry", this site is listed ahead of either the BBC or Met Office & I believe these are the gold standard for forecasting! I hope & believe that living & observing in the town,as well as having access to old records, in some cases dating back to the 1950's, together with summaries, graphs & photographs, make the site worth regular visits.
Please feel free to contact me(thebigane@hotmail.com),if you have any questions or comments. Please ensure you give the topic as Pitlochry Weather.
All that remains now, is to wish you all a healthy, happy & successful New Year. There will be plenty of summaries on the way, Including about the record wet December,
Very best wishes Barry
30/12/13
A WARM WELCOME TO PITLOCHRY WEATHER!
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PITLOCHRY TODAY
Cloudy, with spells of rain. Amounts of rain are difficult to determine, because we are close to the western edge of an extensive area of moderate to heavy rain, passing mostly to our east .Nevertheless,there is likely to be more rain at times until at least early afternoon, when things should start to dry up.The evening is likely to see some clear spells, but will feel cold & damp, with some mist patches. Winds light from the NW, with best temperatures around 5 degrees. There may be a slight frost initially this evening, but temperatures will rise later, along with more cloud & rain.
LOCAL AREA OUTLOOK
TUESDAY
The overnight rain is expected to linger into the morning, but dying out to give a brighter afternoon with some sunny intervals. Hogmanay is expected to be essentially dry, with lightish winds, though feeling cold & damp. Max temp 6, min 1.
WEDNESDAY
A few showers possible a.m.& further rain from later in the afternoon until around midnight.
Will try tomorrow to be more specific re timing of rain & the Street Party.Max.temp 5 min temp 2.
AVERAGES & EXTREMES for PITLOCHRY in DECEMBER
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Cloudy, with spells of rain. Amounts of rain are difficult to determine, because we are close to the western edge of an extensive area of moderate to heavy rain, passing mostly to our east .Nevertheless,there is likely to be more rain at times until at least early afternoon, when things should start to dry up.The evening is likely to see some clear spells, but will feel cold & damp, with some mist patches. Winds light from the NW, with best temperatures around 5 degrees. There may be a slight frost initially this evening, but temperatures will rise later, along with more cloud & rain.
LOCAL AREA OUTLOOK
TUESDAY
The overnight rain is expected to linger into the morning, but dying out to give a brighter afternoon with some sunny intervals. Hogmanay is expected to be essentially dry, with lightish winds, though feeling cold & damp. Max temp 6, min 1.
WEDNESDAY
A few showers possible a.m.& further rain from later in the afternoon until around midnight.
Will try tomorrow to be more specific re timing of rain & the Street Party.Max.temp 5 min temp 2.
| Temperature at obs. time today 0900 | 4.5 |
| Maximum temperature (last 24hrs) | 6.0 |
| Minimum temperature (last 24hrs) | 0.8 |
| Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs) | -1.3 |
| Rainfall total (last 24hrs) | 13.4mms |
| Barometer at observation time today | 992mbs |
| Wind at observation time today | SW2 |
| This month’s highest temperature to date | 12.7(12th) |
| This month’s lowest temperature to date | -1.4(7th) |
| This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date | 21.3(4th) |
| THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE | 229.3mms |
AVERAGES & EXTREMES for PITLOCHRY in DECEMBER
| Avg. max. temperature | 5.7 | Long term avg. rainfall | 92.2mms |
| Avg min. temperature | -0.3 | Wettest month WAS | 204.2(2012) |
| Record high temperature | 14.4(1983) | Driest month | 23.8(1975) |
| Record low temperature | -18.2(1995 |
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Sunday, 29 December 2013
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A WARM WELCOME TO PITLOCHRY WEATHER!
TODAY in PITLOCHRY
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TODAY in PITLOCHRY
Dry during daylight hours, with breaks in the cloud & sunny intervals. Winds light from the SE, though some strengthening by evening. Maximum temperature up to 4 degrees. Spells of rain later in the evening & lasting until tomorrow morning, so more rain to add tomorrow morning to the massive record-breaking total
FURTHER OUTLOOK
AVERAGES & EXTREMES for PITLOCHRY in DECEMBER
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MONDAY RAIN until lunchtime, thereafter some dry,bright weather, though an odd shower possible in any more cloudy spells Max.temp. up to 6, with winds mainly from the west.
TUESDAY
Cloudy throughout, with spells of rain, but one or two drier slots. Wind SE 3 or 4 & temp. up to 5.
| Temperature at obs. time today 0900 | 1.0 |
| Maximum temperature (last 24hrs) | 5.1 |
| Minimum temperature (last 24hrs) | -0.5 |
| Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs) | -2.7 |
| Rainfall total (last 24hrs) | 0.3mms |
| Barometer at observation time today | 1005mbs |
| Wind at observation time today | WNW1 |
| This month’s highest temperature to date | 12.7(12th) |
| This month’s lowest temperature to date | -1.4(7th) |
| This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date | 21.3mms |
| THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE | 215.9mms |
AVERAGES & EXTREMES for PITLOCHRY in DECEMBER
| Avg. max. temperature | 5.7 | Long term avg. rainfall | 92.2mms |
| Avg min. temperature | -0.3 | Wettest month WAS | 204.2(2012) |
| Record high temperature | 14.4(1983) | Driest month | 23.8(1975) |
| Record low temperature | -18.2(1995) |
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Saturday, 28 December 2013
28/12/13
A WARM WELCOME TO PITLOCHRY WEATHER!
AVERAGES & EXTREMES for PITLOCHRY in DECEMBER
(see data below)
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PITLOCHRY TODAY
Mainly cloudy, just a few sunny intervals.There may be one or two showers, possibly becoming rather more frequent during the afternoon. The evening & night should be dry & frosty before dawn.
Winds will be W force 3,with the maximum temperature nudging up to about 5.
FURTHER OUTLOOK
Mainly cloudy, just a few sunny intervals.There may be one or two showers, possibly becoming rather more frequent during the afternoon. The evening & night should be dry & frosty before dawn.
Winds will be W force 3,with the maximum temperature nudging up to about 5.
FURTHER OUTLOOK
SUNDAY--is expected to be mainly dry but cold, with some intervals of sunshine. Patches of mist may hang around in the valley. Maximum temperatures should reach 4,with a light SW wind. A spell of rain is expected during the evening & overnight, with winds picking up from the SE.
| Temperature at obs. time today 0815hrs | 4.9 |
| Maximum temperature (last 24hrs) | 6.7 |
| Minimum temperature (last 24hrs) | 3.9 |
| Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs) | 0.7 |
| Rainfall total (last 24hrs) | 17.5mms |
| Barometer at observation time today | 983mbs |
| Wind at observation time today | E1 |
| This month’s highest temperature to date | 12.7(12th) |
| This month’s lowest temperature to date | -1.4(7th) |
| This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date | 21.3(4th) |
| THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE | 215.6mms |
AVERAGES & EXTREMES for PITLOCHRY in DECEMBER
(see data below)
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Friday, 27 December 2013
27/12/13
A WARM WELCOME TO PITLOCHRY WEATHER!
LOCAL AREA OUTLOOK
SATURDAY
Should be partly cloudy, though with some brighter intervals & the odd passing shower.Winds w to SW 4, with a max.temp. of about 5. There is likely to be a touch of frost by Sunday morning.
SUNDAY
Dry for most of daylight hours, but more rain later in the evening & overnight. Winds W 4 & feeling rather cold during the day, though temp. rising with the overnight rain.
AVERAGES & EXTREMES for PITLOCHRY in DECEMBER
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PITLOCHRY TODAY
Another significant fall of rain overnight, bringing us very close to last December's record. Much of the day is likely to be cloudy, though there should be a few dry slots, in what otherwise is likely to be a day of occasional rain or showers. Winds will be between SW & SE, force 2 initially,later force 4.Temperatures are likely to start off at their maximum (near 6), gradually falling back a little during the day.
PITLOCHRY TODAY
Another significant fall of rain overnight, bringing us very close to last December's record. Much of the day is likely to be cloudy, though there should be a few dry slots, in what otherwise is likely to be a day of occasional rain or showers. Winds will be between SW & SE, force 2 initially,later force 4.Temperatures are likely to start off at their maximum (near 6), gradually falling back a little during the day.
LOCAL AREA OUTLOOK
SATURDAY
Should be partly cloudy, though with some brighter intervals & the odd passing shower.Winds w to SW 4, with a max.temp. of about 5. There is likely to be a touch of frost by Sunday morning.
SUNDAY
Dry for most of daylight hours, but more rain later in the evening & overnight. Winds W 4 & feeling rather cold during the day, though temp. rising with the overnight rain.
| Temperature at obs. time today 0930hrs | 6.2 |
| Maximum temperature (last 24hrs) | 6.2 |
| Minimum temperature (last 24hrs) | 0.5 |
| Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs) | -1.7 |
| Rainfall total (last 24hrs) | 15.2mms |
| Barometer at observation time today | 952mbs |
| Wind at observation time today | SW3 |
| This month’s highest temperature to date | 12.7(12th) |
| This month’s lowest temperature to date | -1.4(7th) |
| This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date | 21.3(4th) |
| THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE | 198.1mms |
AVERAGES & EXTREMES for PITLOCHRY in DECEMBER
| Avg. max. temperature | 5.7 | Long term avg. rainfall | 92.2mms |
| Avg min. temperature | -0.3 | Wettest month | 204.2(2012) |
| Record high temperature | 14.4(1983) | Driest month | 23.8(1975) |
| Record low temperature | -18.2(1995) |
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Thursday, 26 December 2013
26/12/13
A WARM WELCOME TO PITLOCHRY WEATHER!
AVERAGES & EXTREMES for PITLOCHRY in DECEMBER
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PITLOCHRY TODAY
Probably the best day of the week--mainly dry(low risk of a shower from the west),with skies bright at times,though rather cloudy at others. Winds should settle into the SE, light at first, but stronger by late evening,heralding another storm system.
A touch of frost early & temperatures slow to rise more than 2 or 3 degrees.
LOCAL OUTLOOK
FRIDAY
Cloudy with spells of rain, which should become lighter & patchier by evening.
It will be a windy day, with SSE force4 winds to begin with, more W to SW force 5 .later,perhaps with gusts to force7.
SATURDAY
Mainly dry& breezy & feeling cold .Max. temp.up to 4
PITLOCHRY TODAY
Probably the best day of the week--mainly dry(low risk of a shower from the west),with skies bright at times,though rather cloudy at others. Winds should settle into the SE, light at first, but stronger by late evening,heralding another storm system.
A touch of frost early & temperatures slow to rise more than 2 or 3 degrees.
LOCAL OUTLOOK
FRIDAY
Cloudy with spells of rain, which should become lighter & patchier by evening.
It will be a windy day, with SSE force4 winds to begin with, more W to SW force 5 .later,perhaps with gusts to force7.
SATURDAY
Mainly dry& breezy & feeling cold .Max. temp.up to 4
| Temperature at obs. time today 1000hrs | 1.5 |
| Maximum temperature (last 24hrs) | 5.0 |
| Minimum temperature (last 24hrs) | 0.2 |
| Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs) | -2.2 |
| Rainfall total (last 24hrs) | 6.8mms |
| Barometer at observation time today | 988mbs. |
| Wind at observation time today | SW1 |
| This month’s highest temperature to date | 12.7(12th) |
| This month’s lowest temperature to date | -1.4(7th) |
| This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date | 21.3(4th) |
| THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE | 182.9mms |
AVERAGES & EXTREMES for PITLOCHRY in DECEMBER
| Avg. max. temperature | 5.7 | Long term avg. rainfall | 92.22mms |
| Avg min. temperature | -0.3 | Wettest month | 204.2 (2012) |
| Record high temperature | 14.4(1983) | Driest month | 23.8(1975) |
| Record low temperature | -18.2(1995) |
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Wednesday, 25 December 2013
25/12/13
A WARM WELCOME TO PITLOCHRY WEATHER!
AVERAGES & EXTREMES for PITLOCHRY in DECEMBER
.(see previous day)
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PITLOCHRY on CHRISTMAS DAY 2013
Mainly cloudy, with showers at times.A few dry slots, even the odd sunny interval. Max. temp. near normal about or 4 or 5 .Winds mostly SW2. Fewer showers after dark, with temp. falling towards freezing. (For snowballing, sledging etc. etc.---make for the hills!!)
Mainly cloudy, with showers at times.A few dry slots, even the odd sunny interval. Max. temp. near normal about or 4 or 5 .Winds mostly SW2. Fewer showers after dark, with temp. falling towards freezing. (For snowballing, sledging etc. etc.---make for the hills!!)
FURTHER OUTLOOK
BOXING DAY--Probably the best day of the week, for although rather cloudy, there should be fewer showers around. Perhaps temperatures down a degree or two. Winds light S or SW.
Winds likely to back to the SE after dark & freshen somewhat ahead of the next approaching depression.
FRIDAY--Cloudy & windy, with rain at times, with yet another deep low not far away.
BOXING DAY--Probably the best day of the week, for although rather cloudy, there should be fewer showers around. Perhaps temperatures down a degree or two. Winds light S or SW.
Winds likely to back to the SE after dark & freshen somewhat ahead of the next approaching depression.
FRIDAY--Cloudy & windy, with rain at times, with yet another deep low not far away.
| Temperature at obs. time today 0900hrs | 3.4 |
| Maximum temperature (last 24hrs) | 5.3 |
| Minimum temperature (last 24hrs) | 2.0 |
| Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs) | 0.1 |
| Rainfall total (last 24hrs) | 19.8mms |
| Barometer at observation time today | 973mbs |
| Wind at observation time today | WSW3 |
| This month’s highest temperature to date | 12.7(12th) |
| This month’s lowest temperature to date | -1.4(7th) |
| This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date | 21.3(4th)) |
| THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE | 176.1mms |
AVERAGES & EXTREMES for PITLOCHRY in DECEMBER
.(see previous day)
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A WARM WELCOME TO PITLOCHRY WEATHER!
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GOOD MORNING & A VERY HAPPY CHRISTMAS.
FROM TODAY, WE WILL BE OPERATING FROM A NEW LAP-TOP COMPUTER.
UNFORTUNATELY, THERE IS A WEE TECHNICAL PROBLEM & BECAUSE IT'S CHRISTMAS DAY, THE TECHNICAL DEPARTMENT IS HAVING A LIE-IN. FORTUNATELY THE OBSERVATION TEAM IS A 365 OPERATION, SO WE DO HAVE SOME READINGS FOR YOU.
IT CAN BE CONFIRMED THAT 2013 HAS OFFICIALLY HAD A WHITE CHRISTMAS, BASED ON HEAVY SLEET FALLING TO START OFF THE 24HR DAY (SO TECHNICALLY, THE PITLOCHRY BOOK-MAKERS HAVE TO PAY OUT ON THE 1- SNOWFLAKE- ONLY REQUIREMENT)
ANOTHER 19.8mms OF RAIN FELL IN THE PREVIOUS 24HRS, TAKING THE MONTH'S TOTAL (TO DATE ) UP TO 176MMS (AVERAGE 92MMS). UP TO THE 13TH, WE HAD ONLY HAD 34.2MMS. THE TUMMEL WILL BE AT A HIGH LEVEL
AGAIN, WE AVOIDED AN OVERNIGHT AIR FROST, SO TO DATE -1.4 IS THE COLDEST NIGHT OF DECEMBER (AN UNUSUALLY HIGH FIGURE FOR THE LOWEST TEMPERATURE).
NOT FOR THE FIRST TIME, OUR AREA HAS ESCAPED THE WORST OF THE GALES. A FEW DAYS AGO, PREDICTIONS WERE FOR 55MPH GUSTS LOCALLY ON CHRISTMAS EVE.
TODAY & BOXING DAY SHOULD BE REASONABLE DAYS, THOUGH RATHER COLD. FRIDAY IS LIKELY TO SEE ANOTHER DEEP DEPRESSION APPROACHING BRINGING MORE RAIN & STRONG WINDS.
HOPEFULLY, MORE LATER IF WE CAN SORT OUT OUR PROBLEMS!! BARRY
UNFORTUNATELY, THERE IS A WEE TECHNICAL PROBLEM & BECAUSE IT'S CHRISTMAS DAY, THE TECHNICAL DEPARTMENT IS HAVING A LIE-IN. FORTUNATELY THE OBSERVATION TEAM IS A 365 OPERATION, SO WE DO HAVE SOME READINGS FOR YOU.
IT CAN BE CONFIRMED THAT 2013 HAS OFFICIALLY HAD A WHITE CHRISTMAS, BASED ON HEAVY SLEET FALLING TO START OFF THE 24HR DAY (SO TECHNICALLY, THE PITLOCHRY BOOK-MAKERS HAVE TO PAY OUT ON THE 1- SNOWFLAKE- ONLY REQUIREMENT)
ANOTHER 19.8mms OF RAIN FELL IN THE PREVIOUS 24HRS, TAKING THE MONTH'S TOTAL (TO DATE ) UP TO 176MMS (AVERAGE 92MMS). UP TO THE 13TH, WE HAD ONLY HAD 34.2MMS. THE TUMMEL WILL BE AT A HIGH LEVEL
AGAIN, WE AVOIDED AN OVERNIGHT AIR FROST, SO TO DATE -1.4 IS THE COLDEST NIGHT OF DECEMBER (AN UNUSUALLY HIGH FIGURE FOR THE LOWEST TEMPERATURE).
NOT FOR THE FIRST TIME, OUR AREA HAS ESCAPED THE WORST OF THE GALES. A FEW DAYS AGO, PREDICTIONS WERE FOR 55MPH GUSTS LOCALLY ON CHRISTMAS EVE.
TODAY & BOXING DAY SHOULD BE REASONABLE DAYS, THOUGH RATHER COLD. FRIDAY IS LIKELY TO SEE ANOTHER DEEP DEPRESSION APPROACHING BRINGING MORE RAIN & STRONG WINDS.
HOPEFULLY, MORE LATER IF WE CAN SORT OUT OUR PROBLEMS!! BARRY
Tuesday, 24 December 2013
CHRISTMAS EVE
A WARM WELCOME TO PITLOCHRY WEATHER!
HAVE A VERY HAPPY CHRISTMAS, DESPITE THE WEATHER! BEST WISHES, BARRY
AVERAGES & EXTREMES for PITLOCHRY in DECEMBER
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PITLOCHRY TODAY
Cold & windy. Winds will average around force 5, with occasional gusts to gale force. It is expected to be cloudy throughout, perhaps with a little sleet or snow this morning. By afternoon, spells of rain are likely to set in, continuing at times overnight. Highest temperatures will struggle to about 3.
CHRISTMAS DAY
Still cold & windy. Best temperatures up to 4, with winds SW force 5, though with some decrease as the day goes on. There should be some dry spells, though it will be rather cloudy in the main. One or two more cloudy spells with showers may get across from the west on occasions.
BOXING DAY
Possibly the best day of the bunch, as winds should be lighter, though temperatures will still be in the 3 to 4 range. It should be dry for much of the time. The next bad weather system may bring some sleet to the area late in the night.
FRIDAY
Cloudy, wet & windy.
| 2.6 | |
| Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)--overnight | 7.7 |
| Minimum temperature (last 24hrs) | 1.0 |
| Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs) | -0.2 |
| Rainfall total (last 24hrs) | 15.4mms |
| Barometer at observation time today--very low | 957mbs |
| Wind at observation time today | SSE5 |
| This month’s highest temperature to date | 12.7(12th) |
| This month’s lowest temperature to date | -1.4(7th) |
| This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date | 21.3(4th) |
| THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE | 156.3mms |
AVERAGES & EXTREMES for PITLOCHRY in DECEMBER
| Avg. max. temperature | 5.7 | Long term avg. rainfall | 92.22mms |
| Avg min. temperature | -0.3 | Wettest month | 204.2(2012) |
| Record high temperature | 14.4(1983) | Driest month | 23.8(1975) |
| Record low temperature | -18.2(1995) |
Monday, 23 December 2013
23/12/13
A WARM WELCOME TO PITLOCHRY WEATHER!
PITLOCHRY TODAY (12cms of snow lying in Aviemore & 4cms with me)
A dry start. Some light snow is likely by late morning, but gradually turning to sleet then rain during the afternoon, becoming more persistent & heavier, lasting on & off throughout the evening. Temperatures will spend much of the day around 1 or 2 degrees, though perhaps reaching 4 by the evening, falling back towards freezing again later in the night. A raw, fresh SE wind will blow for much of the day, mostly around force 4.
More rain & wind to follow on FRIDAY
AVERAGES & EXTREMES for PITLOCHRY in DECEMBER
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.
THE ONLY ONLINE WEATHER SERVICE WHERE THE OBSERVER LIVES & RECORDS IN PITLOCHRY, USING PREVIOUS MET OFFICE CLIMATE STATION EXPERIENCE. FORECASTING IS BASED ON MET OFFICE & BBC MATERIAL, WHICH IS THEN TAILORED FOR THE PITLOCHRY AREA, USING LOCAL KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE.
A dry start. Some light snow is likely by late morning, but gradually turning to sleet then rain during the afternoon, becoming more persistent & heavier, lasting on & off throughout the evening. Temperatures will spend much of the day around 1 or 2 degrees, though perhaps reaching 4 by the evening, falling back towards freezing again later in the night. A raw, fresh SE wind will blow for much of the day, mostly around force 4.
CHRISTMAS OUTLOOK
CHRISTMAS EVE
Cloudy throughout & overcast at times.Rain is likely to affect the area during the afternoon & evening.
HOWEVER---THE MAIN PROBLEM WILL BE WIND STRENGTH, WITH GUSTS IN EXCESS OF 50MPH FOR MUCH OF THE TIME (FROM SSW)
CHRISTMAS DAY-- Much better---dry with some sunny intervals, though cold & breezy
(max. temp 3, Wind SW4) A touch of frost overnight.
BOXING DAY---Dry & cold with some patchy low cloud & valley mist patches too. Winds lighter S force 2, but temperatures spending much of the day around just 1 or 2
| Temperature at obs. time today 0830 | 0.9 |
| Maximum temperature (last 24hrs) | 2.2 |
| Minimum temperature (last 24hrs) | 0.2 |
| Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs) | -2.3 |
| Rainfall total (last 24hrs) | 18.8mms |
| Barometer at observation time today | 993mbs |
| Wind at observation time today | SSW1 |
| This month’s highest temperature to date | 12.7(12th) |
| This month’s lowest temperature to date | -1.4(7th) |
| This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date | 21.3(4th) |
| THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE | 140.9mms |
AVERAGES & EXTREMES for PITLOCHRY in DECEMBER
| Avg. max. temperature | 5.7 | Long term avg. rainfall | 92.22mms |
| Avg min. temperature | -0.3 | Wettest month | 204.2(2012) |
| Record high temperature | 14.4(1983) | Driest month | 23.8(1975) |
| Record low temperature | -18.2(1995) |
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.
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