Saturday, 30 November 2013

30/11/13

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.  Building high pressure will largely dominate the weather of the next few days, with minor weak fronts skirting round our area. SUNDAY should be dry with some sunny intervals, though mostly rather cloudy. Winds will be light, with Temperatures on the mild side of normal (about 8 ). Overnight, mist & fog are likely to develop, though probably no frost.  MONDAY is likely to have slow-to-clear mist & fog patches with cloud above into the bargain, so any sunshine may be at a premium. It's likely to feel rather cold, with a moderate wind from the S.  TUESDAY promises to be mainly cloudy & some light though patchy rain is probable. Feeling rather cold with a slight frost likely overnight.

TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY
SATURDAY starts with some sunny intervals, though, overall, the day promises to be rather cloudy. It should, however, stay dry & winds will be light. Daylight hours will see temperatures held at about 7, but these values should be retained overnight, so no frost.

Temperature at obs. time today               0900hrs3.9
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)6.7
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)3.1
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)0.2
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)0.1mm
Barometer at observation time today1028mbs
Wind at observation time todayS2
This month’s highest temperature to date13.0(16th)
This month’s lowest temperature to date-5.9(26th)
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date14.7(2nd)
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE70.0mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES for PITLOCHRY in NOVEMBER
Avg. max. temperature8.3Long term avg. rainfall93.47mms
Avg min. temperature1.6Wettest month194.5(2009)
Record high temperature16.5(1997)Driest month 12.2(1957)
Record low temperature-12.6(1985)

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WHAT WAS NOVEMBER LIKE?      SEE FULL DETAILS OVER THE WEEKEND.

Friday, 29 November 2013

29/11/13

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.    The WEEKEND should be mainly dry, partly cloudy with a little sunshine. It will also become somewhat milder again. Winds will be force 2 to 3 from the W, with maximum temperatures in the  7 to 8 region. Frost is likely to start off Saturday morning, is less likely on Sunday morning, though mist & fog may be more of an issue. NEXT WEEK is expected to start on a settled note.

TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY
The day will be partly cloudy, though there should be a few sunny intervals. There are showers around, especially this morning, but they shouldn't amount to much. It will certainly be windier than yesterday (WNW force 5 at times later) & this will help in making it feel colder ( max.temp about 6 ). It should be dry overnight with temperatures falling low enough for at least a ground frost.

Temperature at obs. time today            0830hrs3.6
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)7.5
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)1.5
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)-1.9
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)3.3mms
Barometer at observation time today1018mbs
Wind at observation time todayNNW3
This month’s highest temperature to date13.0(16th)
This month’s lowest temperature to date-5.9(25th)
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date14.7(2nd)
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE69.9mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES for PITLOCHRY in DECEMBER
Avg. max. temperature8.3Long term avg. rainfall93.47mms
Avg min. temperature1.6Wettest month194.5(2009)
Record high temperature16.5(1997)Driest month12.2(1957)
Record low temperature-12.6(1985)

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Thursday, 28 November 2013

28/11/13

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.    Yesterday saw an incursion of tropical maritime air & temperatures were well into double figures. Unfortunately, these events are usually infrequent & often short-lived during our winters, with competing air masses always close at hand, in the form of polar maritime, arctic maritime & polar continental air streams.
  So it's now back to the least severe of the competing air flows--polar maritime. FRIDAY will be cold & windy, with possibly a few showers as well as some sunny intervals.Maximum temperature 5 or 6. There may be a slight frost overnight.
THE WEEKEND should be mostly dry, with some sunny intervals as well as partly cloudy skies. Winds will be moderate from W to NW, with Sunday being the milder day(Saturday 5, Sunday 8) Overnight Fri/Sat may see a slight frost.

TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY
Thursday will not be as mild as yesterday (some 5 degrees lower) & there has been a late slight ground frost.  There should be some sunny intervals,especially this morning, though partly cloudy in the main, & with only light W or NW winds. Overnight, some rain is expected & winds will increase.

Temperature at obs. time today                  0830hrs3.5
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)12.5
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)3.5
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)-0.3
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)nil
Barometer at observation time today1035mbs
Wind at observation time todaycalm
This month’s highest temperature to date13.0(16th)
This month’s lowest temperature to date-5.9(23rd)
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date14.7(2nd)
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE66.6mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES for PITLOCHRY in NOVEMBER
Avg. max. temperature8.3Long term avg. rainfall93.47mms
Avg min. temperature1.6Wettest month194.5(2009)
Record high temperature16.5(1997)Driest month 12.2(1957)
Record low temperature-12.6(1985)

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Wednesday, 27 November 2013

27/11/13

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       The month is following a pattern of alternating air masses being steered across Britain. Recently, we've experienced polar maritime air, while currently we're in tropical maritime air. By tomorrow, we'll be back in polar maritime air. Each different air mass imports different temperatures, humidity, cloud amounts, wind directions etc. During the period THURSDAY to SATURDAY, the weather will be dry for the most part, partly cloudy(some sunny intervals), rather cold by day, slight frost overnight, breezy from the W (Friday perhaps up to force 5). The odd front may bring a little rain, mainly overnight, but never amounting to much.  The WEEKEND promises to be reasonable for the time of year.      

TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY
Dry for the most part, rather cloudy, but mild (perhaps nudging 11) .Winds force 1 to 2 WNW.  Overnight, cloud will tend to break, with temperatures not far from 0 by dawn.

Temperature at obs. time today                    0830hrs10.6
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)11.0
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)2.3
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)1.0
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)1.3mms
Barometer at observation time today1030mbs
Wind at observation time todayNW2
This month’s highest temperature to date13.0(16th)
This month’s lowest temperature to date-5.9(25th)
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date14.7(2nd)
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE66.6mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES for PITLOCHRY in NOVEMBER
Avg. max. temperature8.3Long term avg. rainfall93.47mms
Avg min. temperature1.6Wettest month194.5(2009)
Record high temperature16.5(1997)Driest month 12.2(1957)
Record low temperature-12.6(1985)

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Tuesday, 26 November 2013

26/11/13

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.   A topsyturvy morning as regards temperature, with spots in Oxfordshire down to -5, while the Northern & Western Isles are at +10 degrees.  WEDNESDAY is expected to be a rather cloudy, but dry & mild day, with the temperature up towards 10. No frost the previous night, but possibly just a touch going into Thursday morning. Winds W 2 or 3.  THURSDAY will be colder than Wednesday (max. 5), with winds a little fresher & generally rather cloudy. There may be the odd shower overnight & perhaps a touch of ground frost. FRIDAY will feel colder, with winds becoming fresher from the NW. There should, however, be some brightness with sunny intervals, though a touch of frost overnight

TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY
Mainly cloudy, & at times overcast, with misty low cloud. Some light & patchy rain or drizzle can be expected as the morning goes on, but amounting to little. At first it will be cold, but after the passing of a warm front (responsible for any light rain or drizzle),  temperatures will continue to rise slowly throughout the afternoon, evening & night, with the highest temperature being reached towards tomorrow morning (perhaps up to 8). Winds light from W to NW.

Temperature at obs. time today                  0900hrs2.4
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)2.4
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)-5.5
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)-7.7
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)trace
Barometer at observation time today1035mbs
Wind at observation time todayNW1
This month’s highest temperature to date13.0(16th)
This month’s lowest temperature to date-5.9(25th)
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date14.7(2nd)
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE65.3mms

PITLOCHRY--AVERAGES & EXTREMES FOR NOVEMBER
Avg. max. temperature8.3Long term avg. rainfall93.47mms
Avg min. temperature1.6Wettest month194.5(2009)
Record high temperature16.5(1997)Driest month 12.2(1957)
Record low temperature-12.6(1985)

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Monday, 25 November 2013

25/11/13

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.    High pressure is dominating Scotland's weather, with barometers close on 1040mbs. During the week, the high will sink slowly southwards, though still remain the greatest influence over our weather & between now & Thursday it should stay dry, save for a little rain for a time during the middle of Tuesday, as a weak front skirts round the northern edge of the "high". Temperatures will then tend to rise to give maximum up to 8 or so, with frost becoming less likely The breeze will tend to pick up a little from between W & NW. Less sunshine is likely after today.

TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY
Very frosty start, with mist & fog in the valley which may be slow to clear. Temperatures struggling to 3 or less. Winds will be light today.Much of the day will see good sunny spells (at least above the mist & fog), but later in the afternoon, cloud will tend to increase, perhaps with further mist & fog patches around the area. Slight frost overnight, though-please note- the 24hr period of observation is likely to result in the minimum being the figure of -5.5, the 0900 temperature this morning.

Temperature at obs. time today                   0900hrs-5.5
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)6.2
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs) lowest this month-5.9
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)-8.3
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)nil
Barometer at observation time today1039mbs
Wind at observation time todaycalm
This month’s highest temperature to date13.0(16th)
This month’s lowest temperature to date-5.9(25th)
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date14.7(2nd)
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE65.3mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES for PITLOCHRY in NOVEMBER
Avg. max. temperature8.3Long term avg. rainfall93.47mms
Avg min. temperature1.6Wettest month194.5(2009)
Record high temperature16.5(1997)Driest month 12.2(1957)
Record low temperature-12.6(1985)

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Sunday, 24 November 2013

PHOTO 24/11/13


24/11/13

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.  An unexpectedly high maximum temperature yesterday + a virtually complete absence of mist patches (BBC Pitlochry very unhelpful as a guide!!).   MONDAY--Dry, perhaps early mist/ fog patches, frosty start, cold, partly cloudy, some sunny intervals, more frost setting in by evening.   TUESDAY--
Rather more cloud around, with a chance of some patchy light rain for a time. Becoming milder (6 or 7), but a fresher force 3 breeze from the W. overnight frost not expected.   WEDNESDAY---Dry, mostly cloudy, milder (perhaps up to 9) & breezy from the W.

TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY
Dry throughout, as high pressure persists & barometers continue to rise. Partly cloudy, but also the sun breaking through at times. Max. temp. up to 5, winds very light from the NW. TONIGHT--clear spells with a frost & probably some valley mist/ fog patches (min. -3)

Temperature at obs. time today                  0845hrs0.5
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)7.6
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)-1.0
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)-4.4
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)nil
Barometer at observation time today1034mbs
Wind at observation time todayNNW2
This month’s highest temperature to date13.0(16th)
This month’s lowest temperature to date-5.5(5th)
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date14.7(2nd)
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE65.3mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES for PITLOCHRY in NOVEMBER
Avg. max. temperature8.3Long term avg. rainfall93.47mms
Avg min. temperature1.6Wettest month194.5(2009)
Record high temperature16.5(1997)Driest month 12.2(1957)
Record low temperature-12.6(1995

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Saturday, 23 November 2013

23/11/13

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.       A large area of high pressure covers Scotland & barometers may rise to 1036 later in the weekend.  All this will result in 3 dry days at least (Sat,Sun Mon), cold, light winds, some sun, (but also partly cloudy), a risk of some mist & fog, especially in the valley, together with a touch of frost. Temperature range +3 to -2, winds mostly force 1 or 2 from W or NW.


TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY
Some sunshine, but also some more cloudy areas, but at least, dry throughout. Remaining cold (3 degrees at best), but winds only force 1 or 2. A slight frost overnight, with every likelihood of mist & fog patches forming.

Temperature at obs. time today                0900hrs0.2
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)2.9
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)-3.0
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)-5.9
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)nil
Barometer at observation time today1025mbs
Wind at observation time todayWNW1
This month’s highest temperature to date13.0(16th)
This month’s lowest temperature to date-5.5(5th)
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date14.7(2nd)
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE65.3mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES for PITLOCHRY in NOVEMBER
Avg. max. temperature8.3Long term avg. rainfall93.47mms
Avg min. temperature1.6Wettest month194.5(2009)
Record high temperature16.5(1997)Driest month 12.2(1957)
Record low temperature-12.6(1985)

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Friday, 22 November 2013

Clear, frost days

A WARM WELCOME TO PITLOCHRY WEATHER!
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Despite days being cold, with frosty nights, frozen car windscreens, slippy roads & pavements---most people prefer days like this to overcast, wet & milder ones!!

22/11/13

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.     High pressure will dictate Scotland's weather for the next few days, with a theme of below average temperatures, light winds, cold days + frost & fog. There will also be some sunshine around (though sometimes obscured by mist & fog).  SATURDAY to MONDAY will be plagued by early morning mist & fog, while in prone spots, it may be reluctant to clear .Max. temps. will struggle to better 2 or 3, though only slight overnight frosts are expected as patches of cloud prevent larger falls in temperature. Winds should always be light, mainly blowing from W to NW.

TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY
A very frosty start (see figure in table below). The thermometer will probably take till lunchtime to briefly exceed 0. After a good deal of sunshine during the morning, there are likely to be some patches of cloud thereafter. Later in the night, mist & fog areas are likely to form.  ( Ben Vrackie & other high hill tops, look brilliant at present with their snow cover reflecting the early morning sun.)

Temperature at obs. time today                 0830hrs-4.2
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)4.1
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)   2nd lowest-5.1
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)-7.8
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)nil
Barometer at observation time today1023mbs
Wind at observation time todaySW1
This month’s highest temperature to date13.0(16th)
This month’s lowest temperature to date-5.5(5th)
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date14.7(2nd)
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE65.3mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES for PITLOCHRY in NOVEMBER
Avg. max. temperature8.3Long term avg. rainfall93.47mms
Avg min. temperature1.6Wettest month194.5(2009)
Record high temperature16.5(1997)Driest month 12.2(1957)
Record low temperature-12.6(1985)

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Thursday, 21 November 2013

21/11/13

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.  Following yesterday's vigorous depression in the North Sea ( some force 9 gusts last evening, with power cuts locally), a quietening-down process now begins, with high pressure building.
It looks like dry weather for THURSDAY to SUNDAY, with light winds, broken cloud & some sunshine, cold by day ( 3 or so max), with overnight frost & mist & fog patches (minimum 0 to -3). There is a fly in the ointment, however, with the chance of a temperature inversion situation over the weekend, which would hinder mist & fog clearance & keep temperatures close to freezing for parts of daylight hours too.

TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY
Dry with plenty of sunshine. Winds from the NW, fresh to strong at first & bitingly cold,  but decreasing during the day. Max.temp. up to 3 or 4, but with a pronounced wind chill.  Tonight clear & frosty (-4 & perhaps lower)

Temperature at obs. time today             0900hrs2.1
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)4.9
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)1.2
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)-0.8
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)8.7mms
Barometer at observation time today1014mbs
Wind at observation time todayNW5
This month’s highest temperature to date13.0(16th)
This month’s lowest temperature to date-5.5(5th)
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date14.7(2nd)
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE65.3mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES for PITLOCHRY in NOVEMBER
Avg. max. temperature8.3Long term avg. rainfall93.47mms
Avg min. temperature1.6Wettest month194.5(2009)
Record high temperature16.5(1997)Driest month 12.2(1957)
Record low temperature-12.6(1985)

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Wednesday, 20 November 2013


20/11/13

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.  Currently, a deep low over the northern North Sea is giving cold, showery & windy conditions. Later in the week & over the weekend, high pressure will be extending its influence & the weather will settle down, with mostly dry conditions,some sunshine, though still cold with frost & some fog patches overnight. During this period, daytime max.temps. will range from 3 to 5, overnight from 0 to -3. Winds will be light to moderate, mostly from the W.

TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY
Today is likely to be the most unsettled of the next 3 or 4. There are likely to be cloudy, showery periods (snow on the higher hills), interspersed with dry spells with some sunshine, Winds will pick up to become N to NW force 4 or 5, with max.temps. only around 4 with a touch of frost tonight.

Temperature at obs. time today              0900hrs2.3
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)3.7
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)-0.5
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)-3.5
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)12.0mms
Barometer at observation time today995mbs
Wind at observation time todayNW1
This month’s highest temperature to date13.0(16th)
This month’s lowest temperature to date-5.5(5th)
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date14.7(2nd)
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE56.6mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES for PITLOCHRY in NOVEMBER
Avg. max. temperature8.3Long term avg. rainfall93.47mms
Avg min. temperature1.6Wettest month194.5(2009)
Record high temperature16.5(1997)Driest month 12.2(1957)
Record low temperature-12.6(1985)

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Tuesday, 19 November 2013

19/11/13

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.  WEDNESDAY may start with a few rain showers, but should otherwise be dry with some sunshine later.Windy from the NW, but temperatures up a degree or two on today's. Overnight should be dry with broken cloud & a touch of ground frost.  THURSDAY is expected to be dry & bright with some sunshine. Windy at first, but becoming less so later in the day. Fine overnight with some air frost likely. FRIDAY looks fine with some sunshine, though still cold.


TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY
A wintry look to things this morning, following a slight snowfall yesterday evening.  TUESDAY should see good sunny spells for most of the day, though cloud may start to increase during the latter part of the afternoon. This will be followed by a spell of snow this evening, later turning to rain & dying out later in the night. Winds light from the west & temperatures struggling to reach much above 3, dipping to freezing by dawn tomorrow.

Temperature at obs. time today                   0900hrs-0.5
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)5.6
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)-2.2
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)-5.9
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)trace
Barometer at observation time today1012mbs
Wind at observation time todayNW1
This month’s highest temperature to date13.0(16th)
This month’s lowest temperature to date-5.5(5th)
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date14.7 (2nd)
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE44.6mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES for PITLOCHRY in NOVEMBER
Avg. max. temperature8.3Long term avg. rainfall93.47mms
Avg min. temperature1.6Wettest month194.5(2009)
Record high temperature16.5(1997)Driest month 12.2(1957)
Record low temperature-12.6(1985)

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Monday, 18 November 2013

18/11/13

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.   TUESDAY is expected to be very cold, but with some sunny spells. Winds moderate from the NW, while the thermometer spends a lot of time between -2 & +2. After dark, a spell of rain, perhaps some wet snow, is expected, with temperatures creeping up a little. WEDNESDAY should be very cold, with a fresh to strong NW wind. It should be mainly dry, with some broken cloud & sunny intervals.  THURSDAY should remain dry, with sunny intervals but a biting fresh N wind.

TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY
The fog is expected to clear as the morning progresses, leaving a day of broken cloud & some sunny intervals. Winds should remain light to moderate from the NW, with temperatures up to 4 or 5 with a widespread frost tonight.

Temperature at obs. time today              0830hrs1.0
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)4.9
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)-1.9
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)-3.8
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)0.3mms
Barometer at observation time today1007mbs
Wind at observation time todayNE1
This month’s highest temperature to date13.0(16th)
This month’s lowest temperature to date-5.5(5th)
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date14.7mms(2nd)
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE44.6mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES for PITLOCHRY in NOVEMBER
Avg. max. temperature8.3Long term avg. rainfall93.47mms
Avg min. temperature1.6Wettest month194.5(2009)
Record high temperature16.5(1997)Driest month 12.2(1957)
Record low temperature-12.6(1985)

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Sunday, 17 November 2013