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weathermen predicting it could last until the end of april, it starts again in october, arrrggghhh.

 

their building snow mountains in russia and protecting it from thawing because there could be a shortage come next years winter olympics, has the earth shifted off its axis by a large amount and their not telling us.

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hmfc_liam06

First leg of my stag starts on Friday and looking likely that it will be cancelled.

 

Terrific.

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Sure I read March last year was the hottest for decades and this year has been the coldest for decades!

 

Was 23c in Aboyne, Aberdeenshire this time last year :(

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kingantti1874

weathermen predicting it could last until the end of april, it starts again in october, arrrggghhh.

 

their building snow mountains in russia and protecting it from thawing because there could be a shortage come next years winter olympics, has the earth shifted off its axis by a large amount and their not telling us.

 

The jet Stream has moved

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Mr Romanov Saviour of HMFC

This latest snow looks like it could stay on the ground.

 

Goody gum drops.

 

:muggy:

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heartsfc_fan

Blizzard in Canonmills

 

'Kin hell. It's proper proper snowing out there now.

 

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Yep, chucking it down in Livi again!!!! It's the Scottish Tattoo Convention this weekend, the last 2 years it has been warm enough to wear shorts to the convention!! Might just wear shorts anyway just to give two fingers to this sodding weather!!

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Fermit the Krog

The jet Stream has moved

 

What does that mean?

 

I'm sick of this shite. Would prefer wet and windy mild air from the Atlantic to this. FFS we're meant to be feeling a bit warmth from the sun at this time of year when rolling Easter eggs down hills, not building fecking snowmen.

 

Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.

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Carl Spackler

The jet Stream has moved

UPDATE: A huge ship has just docked in Princess Street. A young chap taking refuge in the old book section of John Menzies has just jumped out the window and is searching the vessel for Penicillin to save his friend. He cares not for the Wolves chasing him.

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Guest GhostHunter

For those of us who are old enough - this is the exact same kind of winter weather we used to get in the 70's and 80's.

 

In fact, it was worse back then come Easter time...

 

MTFU

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kingantti1874

 

 

What does that mean?

 

I'm sick of this shite. Would prefer wet and windy mild air from the Atlantic to this. FFS we're meant to be feeling a bit warmth from the sun at this time of year when rolling Easter eggs down hills, not building fecking snowmen.

 

Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.

 

It means the winds in the upper atmosphere which usually bring the heat + the wind and rain are further south... So we are getting arctic air from Russia and Scandinavia ... The good news is if it last till summer it should be great...

 

The bad news is it probably won't so one more month of freezing then we can look forward to wind and rain

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maroonlegions

I was reading an article the other day which was explaining the reduction in sea ice is responsible for pushing the jet stream south which in turns allows the development of anti-cyclones, anti-cyclones are rare for the UK and now 3 out of the last 4 winters have been dominated by them...

The jet stream is currently sitting around France which is a record latitude so the current weather will persist for the foreseeable...

 

The thing is, we should all be keeping our fingers crossed that it stays that way, if it does stay that way this summer will be more akin to a Canadian or Scandinavian summer, clear skies and mid 20's as the easterly wind will drag in warm air from the continent as opposed to the cold stuff we are experiencing now... If the Gulf Stream moves north again that's when it will get wet and windy... I know what is prefer.. Snowy winters, Sunny summers , sounds like a plan.

 

 

Yes there is some scientific data showing that the "gulf stream oscillations" have gradually weakened over the years ,while there is no panic, these oscillations are vital to Europe maintaining a warm climate. If these oscillations were ever to completely stop then that would be a entirely different ball game.

 

 

Impacts of the Gulf Stream;

 

quote;

"Because ocean currents circulate water of different temperatures all over the globe, they often have a significant impact on the world?s climate and weather patterns. The Gulf Stream is one of the most important currents in this regard since it gathers all of its water from the warm tropical waters of the Caribbean and the Gulf of Mexico. As such, it keeps sea surface temperatures warm, causing the areas around it to be warm and more hospitable. Florida and much of the Southeastern United States for instance is mild all year round".

 

"The greatest impact the Gulf Stream has on climate is found in Europe. Since it flows into the North Atlantic Current, it too is warmed (though at this latitude the sea surface temperatures are cooled considerably), and it is believed that it helps keep places like Ireland and England much warmer than they would otherwise be at such a high latitude. For example, the average low in London in December is 42?F (5?C) while in St. John?s, Newfoundland, the average is 27?F (-3?C). The Gulf Stream and its warm winds are also responsible for keeping northern Norway?s coast free of ice and snow."

 

"Recently, there has been evidence that the Gulf Stream is weakening and slowing and there is growing concern about what impacts such a change would have on the world?s climate. Some reports suggest that without the Gulf Stream, temperatures in England and northwestern Europe could drop by 4-6?C."

link; http://geography.abo.../gulfstream.htm

 

gulf_stream_seawifs_and_orbimage.jpg

 

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NASAs "oceanographic" watch on the "Gulf Stream" or the "oscillations" is one that needs to be kept an eye on,if as current data has suggested that these vital oscillations have weakened then its a big say on our and Europe's weather patterns.

 

 

one for the geeks below;

 

A web-based ocean current reference site. Each current has important links, summary text detailing velocity and hydrographic observations, and plots such as, average current speed and locations, drifting buoy positions, sea surface temperature maps, and HYCOM simulations.;

 

link; http://oceancurrents....edu/index.html

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Fermit the Krog

So, away with the kids next week. Had a look at a few forecasts, Some saying similar to this week, some saying a wet front from the south west heading north and meeting the cold air could bring snow....

 

Over to you Michael Fish wannabes - Mon to Fri in the Lakes. What am I going to be subjected to?

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Everybody loves Baz

Snowing again in Gorebridge. Getting mightly pissed off with this shite.

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So, away with the kids next week. Had a look at a few forecasts, Some saying similar to this week, some saying a wet front from the south west heading north and meeting the cold air could bring snow....

 

Over to you Michael Fish wannabes - Mon to Fri in the Lakes. What am I going to be subjected to?

 

Take your skis.

 

Seriously, swap the Lakes for up North. The mountains are looking the best I've ever seen them for this time of year. Was up at Glencoe yesterday, it's amazing

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Fermit the Krog

Take your skis.

 

Seriously, swap the Lakes for up North. The mountains are looking the best I've ever seen them for this time of year. Was up at Glencoe yesterday, it's amazing

 

No can do.

 

Unfortunately.

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Firefighters have been tackling a series of large wildfires across the Highlands.

The most serious blaze was at Strontian on the Ardnamurchan peninsula, where flames two miles across were encroaching on the village.

Crews have also been battling wildfires in many other areas, including Lewis, Skye, Mallaig and Glenelg.

A spokesman for Highlands and Islands Fire and Rescue told the BBC much of the region was "tinder dry".

 

Weather in this country is just so unpredictable.. tinder dry in a long cold winter spell !!

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Snake Plissken

It's currently a mild 15 degrees. It was -10 at the start of the month, the winters and summers are very long and extreme but the spring and autumns are short and nice.

 

April-early June is the nice time of year where the weather is pleasant, that gives way to a long summer of intense, soul-draining heat which lasts until October.

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kingantti1874

It's currently a mild 15 degrees. It was -10 at the start of the month, the winters and summers are very long and extreme but the spring and autumns are short and nice.

 

April-early June is the nice time of year where the weather is pleasant, that gives way to a long summer of intense, soul-draining heat which lasts until October.

 

Where are you mate? LA / New York ;)

 

Btw - just woke up to snow again. Unreal

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Nucky Thompson

Into April they're saying?

 

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1st April is Monday. Forecasts are fairly accurate up to five days, after that it's pure guesswork
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1st April is Monday. Forecasts are fairly accurate up to five days, after that it's pure guesswork

 

In detail yes, but not so much guesswork when they're predicting the position of the jet stream in the medium term. :sad:

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