30/09/13

A WARM WELCOME TO PITLOCHRY WEATHER!

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A very disappointing Sunday!. Conditions were so much better further to the NW, with temperatures up to 20 in places & up to 8 hrs of sunshine. Early indications show September to have been a dry month in Pitlochry, with near-normal temperatures, but more details later.

TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY

Generally rather cloudy, though bright at times. Some sunny intervals likely ( It's already sunny the other side of Drumochter! ). Dry throughout, though a fresh E to SE breeze. Maximum temperatures around 15. Fine & mild tonight.

Temperature at obs. time today              0845hrs	12.3
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	14.1
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	10.8
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	8.8
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	nil
Barometer at observation time today	1011mbs
Wind at observation time today	E4
This month’s highest temperature to date	23.0 (3rd)
This month’s lowest temperature to date	0.5 (16/26)
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	9.6mms
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE	42.8mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES for PITLOCHRY in SEPTEMBER

Avg. max. temperature	15.8	Long term avg. rainfall	80.5mms
Avg min. temperature	7.7	Wettest month	159 (1981)
Record high temperature	26.8 (1991)	Driest month	5 (1972)
Record low temperature	-2.5 (1995)

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LOCAL AREA OUTLOOK

TUESDAY---Similar to Monday, with cloudy skies tending to dominate & still that E to SE breeze. Dry throughout, with temperatures peaking around 14 degrees.

WEDNESDAY---As fronts out west slowly push NE-wards, it looks like an overcast day, with spells of rain.

29/09/13

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A large area of high pressure will remain anchored over Scandinavia for a few days to come, keeping winds in our area in the E or SE. Places further west are likely to receive the best of the sunshine & higher temperatures over the next day or two.

TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY

Dry throughout. Partly cloudy. though often bright, with the best of the sunny breaks this afternoon. Temperatures still a touch above normal, though it may not feel over-warm in the brisk E to SE wind (max. temp. 15 to 17). TONIGHT should be fine & mild.

Temperature at obs. time today              0900hrs	11.5
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	18.1
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	7.0
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	4.0
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	trace
Barometer at observation time today	1014mbs
Wind at observation time today	SE3
This month’s highest temperature to date	23.0 (3rd)
This month’s lowest temperature to date	0.5 (16&26)
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	9.6 (6th)
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE	42.8mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES for PITLOCHRY in SEPTEMBER

Avg. max. temperature	15.8	Long term avg. rainfall	80.5mms
Avg min. temperature	7.7	Wettest month	159 (1981)
Record high temperature	26.8 (1991)	Driest month	5 (1972)
Record low temperature	-2.5 (1995)

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LOCAL AREA OUTLOOK

MONDAY & TUESDAY----Mainly dry, though a little rain is expected overnight on Tuesday. Both days will be rather cloudy, though there should be some afternoon sunshine , especially on Monday. Both days will see winds remaining fresh from the ESE. Temperatures near to the seasonal normal, with maxima in the range 13 to 14.

28/09/13

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Some misty low cloud to get rid of, but then a very reasonable weekend lies ahead.

TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY

Dry throughout. An overcast start with some mist patches & misty low cloud on the hills. During the morning, cloud should lift & it will generally become brighter, with some sunshine at times during the afternoon & evening. Winds again in the SE but light force 2. Maximum temperatures should reach a pleasant 16 degrees. A dry, mild night ahead.

Temperature at obs. time today                     0900hrs	12.6
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	14.0
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	10.3
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	8.5
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	1.4mms
Barometer at observation time today	1012mbs
Wind at observation time today	calm
This month’s highest temperature to date	23.0 (3rd)
This month’s lowest temperature to date	0.5 (16/26)
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	9.6 (6th)
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE	42.8mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES for PITLOCHRY in SEPTEMBER

Avg. max. temperature	15.8	Long term avg. rainfall	80.5mms
Avg min. temperature	7.7	Wettest month	159 (1981)
Record high temperature	26.8 (1991)	Driest month	5 (1972)
Record low temperature	-2.5 (1995)

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LOCAL AREA OUTLOOK

SUNDAY & MONDAY---Both dry days, though partly cloudy. Generally bright with some sunshine at times. Winds still anchored in the SE & fresh (force 4, perhaps 5) on Monday. Maximum temperatures dropping a degree or two from Saturday's.

27/09/13

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A poor day today, but better over the weekend.

TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY

An area of rain covers Pitlochry at present, though should have moved away by mid-morning. However, it will leave behind a rather cheerless day, with largely overcast skies & misty low cloud on the hills & further drizzle can't be ruled out. Little improvement is expected until tomorrow. Winds will be light from the SE

Temperature at obs. time today             0830hrs	10.5
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	13.4
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	4.0
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	4.5
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	3.5mms
Barometer at observation time today	1016mbs
Wind at observation time today	calm
This month’s highest temperature to date	23.0 (3rd)
This month’s lowest temperature to date	0.5 (16 & 26)
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	9.6 (6th)
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE	41.4mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES for PITLOCHRY in SEPTEMBER

Avg. max. temperature	15.8	Long term avg. rainfall	80.5mms
Avg min. temperature	7.7	Wettest month	159 (1981)
Record high temperature	26.8 (1991)	Driest month	5 (1972)
Record low temperature	-2.5 (1995)

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LOCAL AREA OUTLOOK

WEEKEND----A misty low cloud / foggy start likely on SATURDAY but things should improve later, with brighter skies & sunny intervals by or before afternoon. Winds will be light to moderate from the SE & it should feel pleasantly warm as maximum temperatures reach 16 or 17.
Sunday should be dry & bright, though partly cloudy, with a few sunny intervals. Winds will yet again be in the SE, though fresher force 4. Maximum temperatures should reach 15, a little above the late September normal.

26/09/13

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The 4th ground frost of the month,( to date), overnight, together with the equal coldest overnight air min. temperature.

TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY

A cold start to the day, but the morning should be dry & bright with some sunshine. There is likely to be rather more in the way of cloud this afternoon, but remaining dry.  Winds will be light, blowing mainly from the SE. Maximum temperatures should reach 14 degrees, close to the late September normal.  TONIGHT will be mainly cloudy with a little rain possible later on. It will be much less cold than last night.

Temperature at obs. time today                    0845hrs	4.0
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	12.0
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	0.5
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	-1.5
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	trace
Barometer at observation time today	1020mbs
Wind at observation time today	calm
This month’s highest temperature to date	23.0 (3rd)
This month’s lowest temperature to date	0.5 (16th/26th)
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	9.6 (6th)
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE	37.9mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES for PITLOCHRY in SEPTEMBER

Avg. max. temperature	15.8	Long term avg. rainfall	80.5mms
Avg min. temperature	7.7	Wettest month	159 (1981)
Record high temperature	26.8 (1991)	Driest month	5 (1972)
Record low temperature	-2.5 (1995)

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LOCAL AREA OUTLOOK

FRIDAY---Is expected to be generally more cloudy than Thursday, with the cloud on the hills at times. Though mainly dry, the odd patch of showery rain can't be totally ruled out.  Sunshine may well be in rather short supply.  Winds will continue in the SE & highest temperatures will again reach around a normal 14 degrees.

WEEKEND--Probably a dull start to SATURDAY, with misty low cloud & some fog patches too. The afternoon should be brighter, with a few sunny intervals. SUNDAY should be rather better--a mainly dry, bright day.
Throughout the weekend, winds will be in the SE, mainly light, with best temperatures around 14 or 15.   So in summary, nothing spectacular, but reasonable for the end of September.

25/09/13

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The high pressure has retreated & a cold front has introduced cooler conditions. Cloud is expected to dominate over sunshine for the next few days, though only very small amounts of rain are expected.

TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY

Somewhat overcast this morning, with perhaps a few patches of light rain. The afternoon should be rather brighter, though sunshine amounts are expected to be limited.. Winds in an easterly quarter, with best temperatures only around 14. TONIGHT should be dry with some clear spells & rather chilly (possible ground frost in prone spots.)

Temperature at obs. time today              0815hrs	12.1
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	16.0
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	10.7
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	10.5
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	1.6mms
Barometer at observation time today	1013mbs
Wind at observation time today	SE2
This month’s highest temperature to date	23.0 (3rd)
This month’s lowest temperature to date	0.5 (16th)
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	9.6 (6th)
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE	37.9mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES for PITLOCHRY in SEPTEMBER

Avg. max. temperature	15.8	Long term avg. rainfall	80.5mms
Avg min. temperature	7.7	Wettest month	159 (1981)
Record high temperature	26.8 (1991)	Driest month	5 (1972)
Record low temperature	-2.5 (1995)

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LOCAL AREA OUTLOOK

THURSDAY---Mainly dry, though generally rather cloudy. A few sunny intervals likely.
                          Winds SE light to moderate, max.temp. 14.

FRIDAY---A cloudy morning with some rain. The afternoon should be somewhat brighter, though still rather cloudy. Winds still from the SE & rather cool with a maximum of 13.

24/09/13

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The high pressure that has given us some pleasant conditions in recent days is moving away eastwards & weak frontal systems will be slow-moving over Scotland, ensuring rather less inspiring weather for the next few days.

TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY

A dry day ahead, but rather a lot of cloud around, with sunshine less abundant than of late.Winds are now into an easterly quarter, which together with the cloud, will help to pull temperatures down to more normal values (15 or 16 at best). TONIGHT will be dry & cloudy for the most part, though a few patches of slight rain or drizzle may occur.

Temperature at obs. time today                 0830hrs	10.9
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	19.7
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	7.5
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	4.7
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	nil
Barometer at observation time today	1017mbs
Wind at observation time today	SE1
This month’s highest temperature to date	23.0 (3rd)
This month’s lowest temperature to date	0.5 (16th)
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	9.6 (6th)
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE	36.3mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES for PITLOCHRY in SEPTEMBER

Avg. max. temperature	15.8	Long term avg. rainfall	80.5mms
Avg min. temperature	7.7	Wettest month	159 (1981)
Record high temperature	26.8 (1991)	Driest month	5 (1972)
Record low temperature	-2.5 (1995)

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LOCAL AREA OUTLOOK

WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY----Both these days will be predominantly cloudy, with sunshine in limited supply.   If your'e taking a trip out, west is likely to be better than east.  Winds will be in an easterly quadrant, though only light to moderate.  Best temperatures 13 to 15 as a maximum.

FURTHER AHEAD---Nothing exciting, with cloud tending to dominate over sunshine. Any rain is likely to be light & patchy, with small amounts overall. Temperatures near or a little below the average for late September.

THE SCENIC RHINE GORGE. My favourite section of the river is from Rudesheim, the Loreley Statue, Boppard to Koblenz.

23/09/13

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TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY

Early mist & fog quickly dispersing. A dry day ahead, with the best of the sunshine this morning. Rather more cloud by afternoon with sunny intervals. Warmer than the average for late September (up to 18 to 20), with light S to SW breezes. TONIGHT should be dry, cloudy & mild.

Temperature at obs. time today                0845hrs	8.9
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	20.3
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	6.9
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	4.3
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	nil
Barometer at observation time today	1024mbs
Wind at observation time today	calm
This month’s highest temperature to date	23.0 (3rd)
This month’s lowest temperature to date	0.5 (16th)
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	9.6 (6th)
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE	36.3mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES for PITLOCHRY in SEPTEMBER

Avg. max. temperature	15.8	Long term avg. rainfall	80.5 mms
Avg min. temperature	7.7	Wettest month	159 (1981)
Record high temperature	26.8 (1991)	Driest month	5 (1972)
Record low temperature	-2.5 (1995)

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LOCAL AREA OUTLOOK

TUESDAY---Early mist patches likely, then some sunshine during the morning. More cloud around during the afternoon, with lower, thicker cloud during the evening & overnight, giving some slight rain or drizzle on occasions. Cooler than of late.

FURTHER ON---Going downhill somewhat. Cooler than of late, rather cloudy at times, wind more from an easterly quarter & some occasional mainly light rain possible too.

22/09/13

A WARM WELCOME TO PITLOCHRY WEATHER!

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TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY

A warm, dry day with areas of cloud, but also intervals of sunshine. Winds will be force 3 from WNW, with temperatures reaching above average (around 19 or 20). Dry & mild overnight. (Go east rather than west for the best of the sunshine & warmth).
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Temperature at obs. time today              0830hrs	15.8
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	16.4
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	12.2
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	11.5
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	trace
Barometer at observation time today	1021mbs
Wind at observation time today	NE1
This month’s highest temperature to date	23.0 (3rd)
This month’s lowest temperature to date	0.5 (16th)
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	9.6 (6th)
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE	36.3mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES for PITLOCHRY in SEPTEMBER

Avg. max. temperature	15.8	Long term avg. rainfall	80.5mms
Avg min. temperature	7.7	Wettest month	159 (1981)
Record high temperature	26.8 (1991 )	Driest month	5 (1972)
Record low temperature	-2.5 (1995)

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LOCAL AREA OUTLOOK

MONDAY & TUESDAY----Still warm & dry on MONDAY, though mostly rather cloudy. Just a few sunny intervals,with a light SW breeze. Max. temp. 18 or 19.
TUESDAY may start with some misty low cloud, though this should lift during the morning. Still generally cloudy, with sunshine at a premium. Some rain is expected to arrive during the evening, brought by a southward-moving cold front. A cooler day than Sunday & Monday.

AND BEYOND---Cooler, but mostly dry.

21/09/13

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The good news is that pressure is building from the SE & it's going to get warmer.  The not- so- good news is that the airstream over us is very moist & mainly cloudy.

TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY

The emphasis is much more on cloud than on sunshine, moreover, a few patches of slight rain or drizzle cannot be totally ruled out. But, for much of the time it should be dry, winds will be S force 2 & it will feel rather warm (maximum 15 or 16 ). The night should be very mild, though low cloud & patchy drizzle are likely.

Temperature at obs. time today                  0845hrs	12.3
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	14.3
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	8.2
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	8.7
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	0.4mms
Barometer at observation time today	1016mbs
Wind at observation time today	calm
This month’s highest temperature to date	23.0 (3rd)
This month’s lowest temperature to date	0.5 (16th)
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	9.6 (6th)
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE	36.3mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES for PITLOCHRY in SEPTEMBER

Avg. max. temperature	15.8	Long term avg. rainfall	80.5mms
Avg min. temperature	7.7	Wettest month	159 (1981)
Record high temperature	26.8 (1991)	Driest month	5 (1972)
Record low temperature	-2.5 (1995)

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LOCAL AREA OUTLOOK

SUNDAY---Expected to be the better day, with sunny intervals more likely, though still with some more cloudy spells. Feeling warm for late September, with maximum temperatures in a range 19 to 21. Winds W force 4--( breezy). Dry.

MONDAY---Not quite as warm as Sunday, though still up to 17 or 18. A mix of rather cloudy skies but some sunny spells too. Dry.

20/09/13

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After yesterday----better things to come!   Pressure will build over Britain from the south east.

TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY

Some patches of misty low cloud around initially, but the day should remain dry & become brighter. However, though bright, it will tend to stay rather cloudy with sunshine in limited supply.Winds will change from SE to SW, remaining about force 2. After yesterday's lowest maximum temperature to date this month, today's value should be up by about 4 degrees.  TONIGHT is likely to stay dry, though cloudy in the main, with temperatures holding up near to double figures.

Temperature at obs. time today           0900hrs	8.3
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	9.6
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	6.3
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	2.5
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	9.2mms
Barometer at observation time today	1012mbs
Wind at observation time today	SE1
This month’s highest temperature to date	23.0 (3rd)
This month’s lowest temperature to date	0.5 (16th)
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	9.6 (6th)
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE	35.9mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES for PITLOCHRY in SEPTEMBER

Avg. max. temperature	15.8	Long term avg. rainfall	80.5mms
Avg min. temperature	7.7	Wettest month	159 (1981)
Record high temperature	26.8 (1991)	Driest month	5 (1972)
Record low temperature	-2.5 (1995)

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LOCAL AREA OUTLOOK

THE WEEKEND appears promising, being both dry & pleasantly warm. However, there is likely to be rather more emphasis on cloud than sunshine, though some intervals of sunshine are likely. Winds are expected to blow from between S. & S.W.  between force 2 & 4, Sunday being both the breezier & warmer day of the two.

19/09/13

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Better prospects for Friday & the weekend, as pressure builds from the south.

TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY

Overcast with rain at times, the heaviest & most persistent this morning. Later on, the rain should become lighter & patchier, perhaps with some dry spells, though it's likely to remain mainly cloudy. Winds will blow from the SE, mainly force 2 & highest temperatures will only reach about 11 .Misty low cloud is likely overnight, though with little or no rain. Lowest temperatures about 7.

Temperature at obs. time today           0830hrs	6.5
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	14.0
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	4.5
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	3.2
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	2.5mms
Barometer at observation time today	1003mbs
Wind at observation time today	SE2
This month’s highest temperature to date	23.0 (3rd)
This month’s lowest temperature to date	0.5 (16th)
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	9.6mms (6th)
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE	26.7mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES for PITLOCHRY in SEPTEMBER

Avg. max. temperature	15.8	Long term avg. rainfall	80.5mms
Avg min. temperature	7.7	Wettest month	159 (1981)
Record high temperature	26.8 (1991)	Driest month	5 (1972)
Record low temperature	-2.5 (1995)

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LOCAL AREA OUTLOOK

FRIDAY & THE WEEKEND----Looking quite promising, with little or no rain expected, though generally remaining rather cloudy. Some brightness & a few sunny intervals are expected, though longer periods with clear skies & prolonged sunshine seem unlikely at the present time.
On the plus side, it is likely to become somewhat warmer, especially by Sunday, when temperatures may reach the higher teens. Winds will generally only be force 2 or 3.