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This March is proving to be one of the coldest on record, especially the daytime temperatures, with huge contrasts with last year. Full details will be available later.

The outlook between now & Easter has little positive to disclose. Temperatures will remain well below the average for March, indeed, somewhat below the average for January, typically reaching around 2 to 4 each day. Overnight will be close to zero, with frost forming where cloud breaks allow.There will be rather frequent snow flurries & even a few heavier snow showers, though amounts actually accumulating are likely to be small at normal altitudes. Winds will continue to blow from an easterly quarter, but will be much lighter than last weekend. With time, there may be more emphasis on some dry spells, with snow featuring rather less than at present.

A WARM WELCOME TO PITLOCHRY WEATHER!

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A YEAR AGO TODAY----MAX.TEMP. 21.7 --- so sun- bathing rather than snow-clearing!!

TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY

Mainly cloudy, with flurries at times & the odd heavier snow shower,giving slight but temporary accumulations. Winds only around force 3, but still from an easterly quarter.Perhaps a few dry slots, though sunshine mostly at a premium. Temperatures still below the long-term average for JANUARY, peaking at about 3 at best.   TONIGHT-A few more snow showers, so a light covering by morning.

Temperature at obs. time today                             0830	0.0
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	3.3
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	-1.4
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	-3.5
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	0.2mms
Barometer at observation time today	1024mbs
Wind at observation time today	E1
This month’s highest temperature to date	10.5 (2nd)
This month’s lowest temperature to date	-6.0 (12th)
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	14.0 (17th)
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE	33.6mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES for PITLOCHRY in MARCH

Avg. max. temperature	8.4	Long term avg. rainfall	82mms
Avg min. temperature	1.1	Wettest month	178 (1994)
Record high temperature	21.7 (2012)	Driest month	11.7 (2012)
Record low temperature	-11.2 (1986)

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
No signs of an end to winter at present. The air continuing to flow in from Arctic Northern Europe, with day-time temperatures at least 6 degrees below the average. Further snowfall at times, though probably only light accumulations. The entire Easter period threatens to remain in the cold continental air flow.  Try the Outer Hebrides for more sunshine & higher temperatures!   The near continent is at least as cold as we are.

A WARM WELCOME TO PITLOCHRY WEATHER!

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The mean maximum temperature (to date) this March is running 3.2 degrees below average

TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY

Last year on this day, temperatures reached 20.9 (Today, perhaps up to 3 ) So---continuing very cold, with an E or SE wind. A few light snow showers, with a few sunny intervals, though rather cloudy.  TONIGHT--mainly dry, isolated snow flurries, partly cloudy & a moderate frost, with winds somewhat lighter.

Temperature at obs. time today                        0845	1.4
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	1.7
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	-0.9
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	-3.2
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)--3 days accumulated	4.5
Barometer at observation time today	1027mbs
Wind at observation time today	E3
This month’s highest temperature to date	10.5 (2nd)
This month’s lowest temperature to date	-6.0 (12th)
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	14.0 (17th)
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE	33.4mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES for PITLOCHRY in MARCH

Avg. max. temperature	8.4	Long term avg. rainfall	82mms
Avg min. temperature	1.1	Wettest month	178 (1994)
Record high temperature	21.7(2012)	Driest month	11.7 (2012)
Record low temperature	-11.2(1986)

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
Remaining very cold, though winds generally not as strong. Some snow showers around, with  mainly cloudy skies, but snow accumulations generally small & without drifting at normal altitudes. Overnight frosts.   No prospects of anything milder this side of Easter!  Looks like ending up as one of the coldest March months ever, in contrast to last year--which was one of the warmest.  Isn't our weather becoming even more variable than ever?

There will be no updates of data or forecasts for the time being.

Please use Met Office & BBC sites by clicking on my site's links to these.
Traffic Scotland is also a very useful link, especially in adverse conditions. Apart from many webcams by the roadside, there are also automatic weather stations as well, giving several bits of useful data.

A WARM WELCOME TO PITLOCHRY WEATHER!

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TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY

Yet another cold day (around  6 degrees below normal) & accentuated by a fresh E to SE wind. There will also be a few snow showers around, but plenty of dry, bright weather too. TONIGHT should find some dry clear spells with a frost.
 

Temperature at obs. time today                      0815	0.4
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	3.3
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	-2.7
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	-4.5
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	0.1mm
Barometer at observation time today	1019mbs
Wind at observation time today	ESE3
This month’s highest temperature to date	10.5 (2nd)
This month’s lowest temperature to date	-6.0 (12th)
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	14.0 (17th)
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE	26.9mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES for PITLOCHRY in MARCH

Avg. max. temperature	8.4	Long term avg. rainfall	82mms
Avg min. temperature	1.1	Wettest month	178 (1994)
Record high temperature	21.7 (2012)	Driest month	11.7 (2012)
Record low temperature	-11.2 (1986)

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

Between Friday & Monday, the story is very much a wintry one.  Daytime temperatures will struggle around 0 to+2, with frost each night. There will be a force 4, E to SE wind to accentuate the cold.  Much of the time is likely to be cloudy, with some snow at times, with a high risk of  accumulations.   (last year, temperatures exceeded 20 degrees between the 25th & 27th!!!)

A WARM WELCOME TO PITLOCHRY WEATHER!

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FROM TODAY, DAYLIGHT BEGINS TO EXCEED DARKNESS.  PITY THE WEATHER STILL THINKS IT'S WINTER---3cms snow lying.

TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY

Some moderate snow falling at present, though struggling to settle on roads & pavements & some thawing taking place. There is likely to be more snow at times, especially this morning, though tending to get lighter & patchier later, with some dry spells, even some sunny intervals. It will still be at least 5 degrees down on normal, with moderate winds from the SE.  TONIGHT---still a few snow showers about, but also long dry spells with clear periods & a frost.

Temperature at obs. time today                              0830	1.0
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	3.9
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	0.2
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	-1.7
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	1.9mms
Barometer at observation time today	1009mbs
Wind at observation time today	E3
This month’s highest temperature to date	10.5 (2nd)
This month’s lowest temperature to date	-6.0 (12th)
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	14.0 (17th)
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE	26.8mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES for PITLOCHRY in MARCH

Avg. max. temperature	8.4	Long term avg. rainfall	82mms
Avg min. temperature	1.1	Wettest month	178 (1994)
Record high temperature	21.7 (2012)	Driest month	11.7 (2012)
Record low temperature	-11.2 (1986)

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 should see less in the way of snowfall & some lengthy dry spells, though it will still be very cold with a chilling wind from the SE. 

Problems begin by Friday, as fronts(potentially bringing rain & milder weather from the SW)   run into the colder air still stuck over Scotland. There is a likelihood of AMBER or even RED warnings being issued, with significant falls of snow in many areas, accompanied by temperatures close to zero & strong SE winds. 

ALTITUDE is paramount with regard to amounts of snow that fall.

On this occasion, being near to the East Coast has also been a factor in determining how much snow fell &.
Pitlochry has been on the western fringes of  most of the snow belts & showers that have moved in from the east & north east.

The AMBER warning system, found on the Met Office Site & also used by the BBC, certainly over-played the amount of snow predicted to fall in this part of Perthshire. Still, it was a nice surprise to find the snow-pushers were not required this morning!   

I'm now keeping an eye on Friday/ Saturday, when Atlantic fronts, trying to push further north eastwards, will run into the cold air that will still be hanging around over much of Scotland.

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Despite amber warnings covering this area, virtually no snow around this morning, save on the surrounding hills. Places further east received more, including Perth & Dundee, Angus & eastern extremities of Perthshire.

TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY

A very cold day ahead, with temperatures 5 or 6 degrees below normal & not helped by an easterly breeze, fresh at times. Occasional dry, bright intervals, but generally cloudy, with frequent snow flurries or spells of mainly light snow. Again, snowfall will be heavier further east, especially inland, on higher ground.  TONIGHT may see a few further snow showers, especially at first, but some clear spells & a frost are likely later on.

Temperature at obs. time today                              0845	1.3
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	2.8
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	-0.3
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	-1.8
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	0.9mms
Barometer at observation time today	1002mbs
Wind at observation time today	E4
This month’s highest temperature to date	10.5 (2nd)
This month’s lowest temperature to date	-6.0 (12th)
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	14.0 (17th)
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE	24.9mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES for PITLOCHRY in MARCH

Avg. max. temperature	8.4	Long term avg. rainfall	82 mms
Avg min. temperature	1.1	Wettest month	178 (1994)
Record high temperature	21.7 (2012)	Driest month	11.7 (2012)
Record low temperature	-11.2 (1986)

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

Continuing in a wintry vein, with winds from an easterly quarter & daytime temperatures at least 5 to 7 degrees below the normal for this time.  Frost is likely on most nights.          During Wednesday & Thursday, there should be more in the way of dry weather, with some brightness & only isolated snow showers.     However, things are expected to deteriorate during Friday & Saturday, as fronts moving from th south west, run into the colder air over Northern Britain, with the likelihood of strong winds & snowfall.

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TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY

Generally cloudy, with spells of rain or sleet this morning, but sleet or snow more likely p.m.. There should also be a few drier intervals.There may be some light & wet accumulations of snow by the end of  the day but perhaps more significant amounts by tomorrow morning. Snowfall is expected to be at its heaviest over easternmost parts of Perthshire & over inland & higher parts of Angus. It will be a cold day everywhere, with a force 4 or 5  E.wind & highest temperatures around 3 at best (normal around 8 to 9). More occasional snow around tonight, with temperatures close to zero.

Temperature at obs. time today                         0845	2.2
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	5.8
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	1.8
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	0.5
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	14.0mms
Barometer at observation time today	995mbs
Wind at observation time today	E4
This month’s highest temperature to date	10.5 (2nd)
This month’s lowest temperature to date	-6.0 (12th)
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	14.0 (17th)
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE	24.0mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES for PITLOCHRY in MARCH

Avg. max. temperature	8.4	Long term avg. rainfall	82mms
Avg min. temperature	1.1	Wettest month	178 (1994)
Record high temperature	21.7 (2012)	Driest month	11.7 (2012)
Record low temperature	-11.2 (1986)

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----Very cold for most of the week ahead, with winds in an easterly quarter, fresh at times.  Snow is likely to feature, more especially during Tuesday, but possibly again later in the week. Sharp frosts during overnight clear spells.

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TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY

Mainly cloudy, with some showery rain, which may be sleety at times above 200ms. A few drier slots, though sunshine at a premium. Temperatures about 3 or 4 degrees below the norm for the time of year.Winds moderate from the E. TONIGHT--further showery rain or sleet, possibly a scattering of snow by day break.

Temperature at obs. time today                       0830	3.7
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	4.2
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs) (overhang from obs. time yesterday)	-2.9
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	-3.4
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	2.1mms
Barometer at observation time today	989mbs
Wind at observation time today	NNE1
This month’s highest temperature to date	10.5 (2nd)
This month’s lowest temperature to date	-6.0 (12th)
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	n/a
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE	10.0mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES for PITLOCHRY in MARCH

Avg. max. temperature	8.4	Long term avg. rainfall	82mms
Avg min. temperature	1.1	Wettest month	178 (1994)
Record high temperature	21.7 (2012)	Driest month	11.7 (2012)
Record low temperature	-11.2 (1986)

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

Winds in the E. & feeling very cold. An increasing risk of some snowfall.  Frosts could be severe as clear spells develop overnight Monday to Thursday.

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LOOKING RATHER WINTRY---YET AGAIN.

TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY

Any early brightness is fast retreating to the NW, as cloud increases from the SE, bringing periods of rain, sleet or even wet snow to the area. At town heights, accumulations of any snow seem unlikely, with rain or sleet more probable, but rise 200 or 300ms & the scene is likely to become more wintry.It will feel cold, with a frosty start & temperatures peaking at around 3 or 4 degrees. Winds will eventually settle into the NE, though no more than moderate in strength. The evening should become somewhat drier & the night will bring some clear spells, though perhaps the odd wintry shower + a slight frost.

Temperature at obs. time today                               0830	-3.0
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	7.4
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	-5.0
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	-7.8
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	0.3mms
Barometer at observation time today	993mbs
Wind at observation time today	N1
This month’s highest temperature to date	10.5 (2nd)
This month’s lowest temperature to date	-6.0 (12th)
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	n/a
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE	7.9mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES for PITLOCHRY in MARCH

Avg. max. temperature	8.4	Long term avg. rainfall	82mms
Avg min. temperature	1.1	Wettest month	178 (1994)
Record high temperature	21.7 (2012)	Driest month	11.7 (2012)
Record low temperature	-11.2 (1986)

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

Generally rather cloudy, cold & unsettled, with the chance of snowfall increasing. Winds will be in the east & if anything, it will feel even colder for the start of next week.

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Last year at this time, we were about to start a run of mild days that lasted for the rest of the month, culminating in 2 days above 21 degrees.

TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY

Rather cloudy, with some occasional light rain or showers. Perhaps a few sunny intervals, especially this afternoon. Light winds & a little milder at 6 or 7 degrees. TONIGHT--mainly dry, with some clear spells & a slight frost.

Temperature at obs. time today                                0830	4.0
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	5.2
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs) (overhang from yesterday's cold start)	-2.8
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	-3.5
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	1.3mms
Barometer at observation time today	995mbs
Wind at observation time today	SE2
This month’s highest temperature to date	10.5 (2nd)
This month’s lowest temperature to date	-6.0 (12th)
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	n/a
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE	7.6mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES for PITLOCHRY in MARCH

Avg. max. temperature	8.4	Long term avg. rainfall	82mms
Avg min. temperature	1.1	Wettest month	178 (1994)
Record high temperature	21.7 (2012)	Driest month	11.7 (2012)
Record low temperature	-11.2 (1986)

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

WEEKEND---Mainly cloudy & feeling colder again, as winds turn more into the N & E. & freshen a little. There should be some dry spells, perhaps with a little sunshine, but there will also be showers around which could start to turn more wintry in nature, with snow on the higher ground.  Next week promises to be wintry---cold, overnight frosts + some snowfall.

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This March is certainly NOT going in the direction of the superb March of 2012

TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY

High & medium-level cloud has already spread in from the west, though it is still frosty. Most of the day will remain dry, though with very limited sunshine. It will feel cold, with top temperatures close to 5 degrees, though winds should stay light until later in the day. There is expected to be a spell of rain during the evening. TONIGHT is likely to be rather cloudy, with possibly a ground frost by day break.

Temperature at obs. time today                               0800	-2.8
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	5.7
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	-4.8
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	-8.0
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	nil
Barometer at observation time today	1013mbs
Wind at observation time today	calm
This month’s highest temperature to date	10.5 (2nd)
This month’s lowest temperature to date	-6.0 (12th)
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	n/a
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE	6.3mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES for PITLOCHRY in MARCH

Avg. max. temperature	8.4	Long term avg. rainfall	82mms
Avg min. temperature	1.1	Wettest month	178 (1994)
Record high temperature	21.7 (2012)	Driest month	11.7 (2012)
Record low temperature	-11.2 (1986

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

FRIDAY & WEEKEND---  Remaining colder than the seasonal average. Some sunshine, especially on Sunday, otherwise broken cloud with sunny intervals & a few showers, which will be of snow on the hills, but of rain/sleet or hail at town altitude. Overnight slight frosts.

Remaining cold & unsettled beyond.

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TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY

A nippy start, with the slightest trace of snow from last evening's light flurries. The day should be dry, with well-broken cloud & some sunny spells. An isolated snow shower is just possible, but most of these are clipping the East Coast at present. Winds will be around force 3 from the NW, with maximum temperatures reaching 5 or 6.   TONIGHT is expected to have long clear spells, with a sharp frost.

Temperature at obs. time today                           0830	1.0
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	6.8
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	-0.7
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	-3.7
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	n/a
Barometer at observation time today	1012mbs
Wind at observation time today	W2
This month’s highest temperature to date	10.5 (2nd)
This month’s lowest temperature to date	-6.0 (12th)
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	n/a
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE	6.3mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES for PITLOCHRY in MARCH

Avg. max. temperature	8.4	Long term avg. rainfall	82mms
Avg min. temperature	1.1	Wettest month	178 (1994)
Record high temperature	21.7 (2012)	Driest month	11.7 (2012)
Record low temperature	-11.2 (1986)

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---A bright, frosty start with some sunshine. Later on, cloud will increase from the west, to be followed by some sleet or snow by evening. Amounts of snow are not expected to be significant on low ground, but check tomorrow morning's update.

FRIDAY---Rather cloudy, with some showery rain on occasions & perhaps a few sunny intervals.

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There will be no data or updates of forecasts for the time being.

An outlook for the coming few days can be found below & LINKS will take you to either Met Office or BBC for forecast updates.

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The first measurable rain this morning since Feb.19th

TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY

Cloudy throughout & at times overcast, with a low cloud base. Some occasional, mainly light rain is likely this morning, though this afternoon should be somewhat drier, though still prone to be damp with perhaps patchy drizzle. There will be an E. wind, perhaps up to force 4 later on, this making it feel cold & raw. though temperatures should reach 5 or 6 as a maximum. Rain will return later in the night.

Temperature at obs. time today                       0815	3.5
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	4.6
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	3.0
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	1.8
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	1.4mms
Barometer at observation time today	1003mbs
Wind at observation time today	calm
This month’s highest temperature to date	10.5 (2nd)
This month’s lowest temperature to date	-3.2 (1st)
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	1.4 (6th)
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE	1.4mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES for PITLOCHRY in MARCH

Avg. max. temperature	8.4	Long term avg. rainfall	82mms
Avg min. temperature	1.1	Wettest month	178 (1994)
Record high temperature	21.7 (2012)	Driest month	11.7 (2012)
Record low temperature	-11.2 (1986)

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LOCAL AREA OUTLOOK

FRIDAY ONWARDS---The emphasis will be on overcast conditions on both FRIDAY & SATURDAY, with a  raw E. wind, making it feel cold. Precipitation on Friday will take the form of spells of rain, which may prove rather persistent. SATURDAY sees a risk of the rain turning more to sleet or snow, with some more significant accumulations above 300ms. Remaining cold, with temperatures struggling around 3 degrees. The following days may prove drier & brighter, but it will be very cold with night time frost.

A WARM WELCOME TO PITLOCHRY WEATHER!

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.

It's unfortunately "downhill" now & as well as cloud & rain, it's likely to become much colder again by & after the weekend, with another taste of winter.

TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY

A cloudy day is expected, though mainly dry during daylight hours. A force 3  E wind will make it feel cold, best temperatures struggling up to about 5 degrees. TONIGHT, some occasional, mainly light rain is likely after midnight. Frost is not expected.

Temperature at obs. time today                       0815	3.6
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	6.5
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	0.8
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	-0.1
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	nil
Barometer at observation time today	1006mbs
Wind at observation time today	SE2
This month’s highest temperature to date	*
This month’s lowest temperature to date	*
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	*
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE	*

AVERAGES & EXTREMES for PITLOCHRY in MARCH

Avg. max. temperature	8.4	Long term avg. rainfall	82mms
Avg min. temperature	1.1	Wettest month	178 (1994)
Record high temperature	21.7 (2012)	Driest month	11.7 (2012)
Record low temperature	-11.2 (1986)

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  & FRIDAY
Generally overcast, with the cloud base below hill top level. There will be spells of rain, sometimes only light & perhaps easing at times, but no sunshine is expected. Feeling cold & raw, with temperatures no better than around 4 degrees.Winds mainly from the E sometimes up to force 4 or 5.

There is an increasing risk of even colder conditions by next week, with some snow probably featuring in the forecasts.