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Title: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: JayG on January 01, 2018, 09:42
Happy New year to all - hope it's a good growing year weather-wise wherever you are.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: mumofstig on January 01, 2018, 09:51
Yes - Happy New Year!

I did think I might get to the plot today as when I opened the curtains it looked dry and bright. Yay!

By the time I came downstairs and put the kettle on the sky was dark and it started raining, big fat drops :(
Oh no! it means I'll probably have to tackle the ironing pile before it topples over  :ohmy:
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: wighty on January 01, 2018, 10:52
Absolutely hammering it down, rain, hail, sleet.  Need to go up to the garage to get tonight's dinner out but not going out at the moment!  Weather warning in place for the Island and for once it's coming true.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: rowlandwells on January 01, 2018, 10:59
cold but dry here grey sky's nothing but grey sky's but no snow its all gone  :D haven't ventured out much today only  took my daughters dog out for a stroll but he's going back home today so its going to be back to normal tomorrow finding a few jobs to do possibly lighting the greenhouse stove and doing a bit of prep for spring
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Plot 1 Problems on January 01, 2018, 11:53
Soggy and grim. Perfect weather for new year's bacon and egg sarnies  :dry:
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Goosegirl on January 02, 2018, 14:51
It's dark and dismal, wet and miserable.  :wacko: The fields are filled with pools of water.  :unsure: At least the coming gales will help dry things out!  ???

Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: bayleaf on January 02, 2018, 15:21
Same here as for Goosegirl. Lancashire is the rain capital of England it seems!!
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: mumofstig on January 02, 2018, 15:47
It's dark and dismal, wet and miserable. 

Exactly the same here in the SE, the footpath was flooded earlier on, but it has eased up a bit now. I've had to have the lights on all day cos it's been that dark :(
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Offwego on January 02, 2018, 15:52
unusually its also wet in West Wales  :D :D
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: JayG on January 02, 2018, 16:13
Cold and wet here today.  :(

Tomorrow will be different though - cold, wet, and very windy.  :wacko:
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Eblana on January 02, 2018, 18:31
A beautiful bright winters day here but storm Elenor has just started to hit so now blowing hard.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: AlaninCarlisle on January 02, 2018, 20:16
Right now it's chucking it down with severe gales forecast for later. Good on you Storm Eleanor
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Yorkie on January 02, 2018, 21:12
Right now it's chucking it down with severe gales forecast for later. Good on you Storm Eleanor

Ditto here.  I think we'll escape the worst of the gales, though
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: John on January 03, 2018, 01:04
It's a little damp and breezy here - around 80mph gusts! Started the day by replacing a pane in the greenhouse door that spontaneously shattered. I assume the frame flexed and put pressure on the edge. Nearest glazier is 6 miles, and not cheap :(

Poor chickens - I've made them a sheltered spot in the secure run but the wind can just go through the mesh door. Went out this afternoon to give them some mixed corn and the browns ran to the door. A gust came and one of them took off and was frantically flapping.  Strangely the cats are hardly going outside...
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: mumofstig on January 03, 2018, 09:13
Went out this afternoon to give them some mixed corn and the browns ran to the door. A gust came and one of them took off and was frantically flapping.  Strangely the cats are hardly going outside...

Is this in the script for the next 'Back to the Future' film?  :lol:

(we all know you meant yesterday afternoon, really  :nowink: )
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: JayG on January 03, 2018, 12:25
Just had a gust of 54mph here, the strongest yet from Eleanor, who clearly hasn't quite finished yet.

Black wheelie bin retrieval count: neighbour 2, me 3, although they've just been emptied so I've brought mine in and laid it down to save Eleanor a job!  ;)
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: New shoot on January 04, 2018, 08:27
Winds have eased down here, but very grey and wet  :(
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: mumofstig on January 04, 2018, 09:41
We have had quite a lot of rain (10mm) between 6am and 8.30am and yes, the footpath has flooded yet again  ::)
So, it's grey, wet but mild at 10C, with a low of 6C overnight in the greenhouse.

I noticed yesterday that nobody's solar lights are working as they've been too long without sunlight, making the footpath very dark in the evening  :( Roll on Spring!
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Christine on January 04, 2018, 13:23
Wet. And more wet to come it seems.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: JayG on January 04, 2018, 15:07
Wet start this morning, but calm. Suddenly got very windy this afternoon, which probably marks the beginning of the next cold spell which is forecast to last for at least several days. It was 9C this morning, now it's only 6C.  :(
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: AlaninCarlisle on January 04, 2018, 15:51
Pouring with rain and has been doing so since first light. I fear for the poor souls in the Eden, Caldew and Petteril rivers catchment areas
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: New shoot on January 07, 2018, 12:39
Blue sky here, but the wind is chilly.  Hopefully it is doing some good and drying the plot out a bit ( ever the optimist me  :lol: )
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Pescador on January 07, 2018, 14:58
Clear blue sky but a stiff NE  breeze making it feel -1.
Picked some sprouts and PSB at lunchtime and it was not pleasant.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: mumofstig on January 07, 2018, 15:06
Clear blue sky but a stiff NE breeze making it feel -1.
The same here Brr! but it was nice to see the sun and get to the allotments for some fresh air, even if I didn't stay for long  :ohmy:
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Eblana on January 07, 2018, 18:45
Beautiful clear blue skies here.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: John on January 07, 2018, 19:10
Beautiful hard blue sky and sunshine but 3 hours outside was more than enough even with my thermals on. Still, could be worse.. we could be in NE USA. I looked at their weather and thought it didn't seem that bad until I realised the temps were in Fahrenheit! -3ºF  = -19ºC although -40 is the same however you measure.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: snowdrops on January 07, 2018, 20:55
Bright,very cold but with some lovely sunshine, shame I didn’t have time to go to the plot
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: JayG on January 08, 2018, 10:25
-3.9C here at 0800 this morning, making it the coldest night of the winter so far. The parsley which was looking very spritely when I picked some for tea yesterday has now got a severe case of the droop.

Sunny day, but at this time of year the sun doesn't get high enough to melt what is a very heavy frost on my car, so later I'll be belatedly joining the small army of scrapers I watched earlier this morning from the snug (and smug) warmth of my front room.  ::)
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: mumofstig on January 08, 2018, 10:48
At least we had one sunny, although cold day yesterday  :)
Today brings grey skies, no wind, no rain and 4C (1C overnight) does this count as no weather?
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Eblana on January 08, 2018, 11:40
Beautiful bright crisp day here.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: New shoot on January 08, 2018, 13:41
Grey here, but not as cold as yesterday.  The chill wind has eased off.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: snowdrops on January 08, 2018, 20:10
Dull & very cold here today then turned damp & drizzly at around 4.30
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: John on January 08, 2018, 20:32
Last night the wind was really up and I got a bit worried about the greenhouse. So at 1am I headed out to check the doors were clipped. The wind was cutting and it was freezing but the sky was incredible - absolutely full of stars. Around the side and back we've no light pollution so, when it's cloudless, it's really magical.
Today was, I believe, as cold as yesterday but it felt warmer as the wind was down.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Offwego on January 08, 2018, 20:39
Yes the same here in West Wales, @ 4am this morning our little pup needed to go out and the sky here was also clear and full of stars and the frost was sparkling on my shed roof

Today though on the allotment the ground hasn't thawed all day, hey its dry though guys which means we can even for a short time do something outside :D
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: mumofstig on January 09, 2018, 22:16
It's just been dreich all day  :( I just hate it when you have to have the lights on all day.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Eblana on January 10, 2018, 10:18
Yesterday was dark and dismal.  Blew a gale last night but this morning we are back to bright and crisp.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: mumofstig on January 10, 2018, 12:08
It's a bit milder than of late, calm and

(http://timothykurek.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/free-illustration-sun-smile-cartoon-smiling-rays-free-image-on-the-cartoon-sun-272x125.jpg)

 :)
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: New shoot on January 10, 2018, 14:08
The sun has got his hat on here as well  :)  Much better than the gloom and drizzle of yesterday.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Plot 1 Problems on January 10, 2018, 16:14
Mild but thick fog all day. And there are muppets driving without their headlights despite the poor visibility...
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: AlaninCarlisle on January 10, 2018, 17:42
Misty, calm and compared with recent days, mild at 5C
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: snowdrops on January 10, 2018, 19:27
Somewhat milder today,wet this morning but then w3 too had a few hours of lovely sunshine,but not enough to tempt me to do any gardening as it’s still so wet.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: John on January 11, 2018, 01:03
Tuesday night it poured and the ground was wet this morning but another nice bright day here with lots of blue in the sky. Stayed damp though.

Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: oldgrunge on January 11, 2018, 09:02
Tuesday night it poured and the ground was wet this morning but another nice bright day here with lots of blue in the sky. Stayed damp though.
You should move slightly north east, John. Dry here, in Llandudno area, and fairly mild , just a bit gloomy.
BTW, any chance of restoring member's locations when they post, please? It would make threads like this relevant.

edited to clarify quote
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: mumofstig on January 11, 2018, 09:27
BTW, any chance of restoring member's locations when they post, please? It would make threads like this relevant.
They were reinstated, in December - I can see yours.
Forum Upgrade in The Notice Board - Page 1 of 3 (http://chat.allotment-garden.org/index.php?topic=127047.msg1487398#msg1487398)
Have you tried refreshing your browser?
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: John on January 11, 2018, 11:35
We have a family saying "It's always sunny in Llandudno" from holidays there - my memory of sitting in a cafe watching it pour must be false!
I must admit to wishing we were over near Conwy where the weather tends to be better than Snowdonia and 300 or 400 feet lower where it is a bit milder but we are where we are.
Today is light cloud according to the BBC and cold, damp and drizzle in reality. Such is life.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: oldgrunge on January 11, 2018, 16:59
Hi John, have had a meal around, but still can't see anybody's location. Ok, I give up, how do I refresh my browser, please?
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: John on January 11, 2018, 17:31
OK - refreshing your browser means re-loading the page. The method varies between browsers so just google it.

With Firefox it's the symbol top left in the screenshot that I've circled in red. Often hitting F5 will do it.

I've also circled where your location appears in case you've just missed it (something I do!)
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: oldgrunge on January 11, 2018, 19:03
Thanks for that, John, tried refreshing, even completely unloaded site and logged back in, but still on the launching pad!
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: John on January 11, 2018, 19:42
Thanks for that, John, tried refreshing, even completely unloaded site and logged back in, but still on the launching pad!
What computer system & browser are you using?
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: oldgrunge on January 12, 2018, 19:24
Am on apple I pad and using google.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Eblana on January 12, 2018, 20:54
Howling gale
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: John on January 12, 2018, 21:12
Howling gale
It's got a bit windy here - windier than the BBC said for sure but not a gale.. yet
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: AlaninCarlisle on January 13, 2018, 13:56
6C, part cloudy and breezy
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: mumofstig on January 13, 2018, 13:59
It is 6C, but feeling colder, grey and damp, 3C overnight in the greenhouse.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: JayG on January 15, 2018, 15:53
Half an inch of rain today, mostly overnight - temperature starting to drop as the colder weather approaches and the wind's getting up too.

Met office forecast now showing a yellow warning for snow for tomorrow, Wed and Thurs, which I shall of course take with the usual pinch of salt (although I may need a bit more than a pinch if they're actually right this time!  ;))
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: mumofstig on January 15, 2018, 17:46
Half an inch of rain today, mostly overnight - temperature starting to drop as the colder weather approaches

The same here, temp drop quite noticeable from earlier this afternoon. Windy spell for us was earlier today, but quite calm now.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: John on January 15, 2018, 19:33
Cold, wet and windy sums things up here. No snow predicted though.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: JayG on January 16, 2018, 11:18
Sunshine and blustery showers, mostly sleet, temperature 2C with a 'feels like' of -4.2C (black bin collection day today - I will only briefly check the 'feels like' for myself when I nip out to fetch it back in!  :ohmy:)
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: mumofstig on January 16, 2018, 11:42
Lovely to see the sun, now and again, isn't it  8)
8C today was 2.5C overnight in the greenhouse.
The wind is really gusty now, but forecast is for up to 70mph gusts tomorrow night/Thurs morning  :ohmy:

Batten down the hatches time again!
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Eblana on January 16, 2018, 21:29
Sleet here today.  Apparently there is a storm on its way Wednesday and Thursday.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: John on January 16, 2018, 23:44
What a day: wind cutting through my coat, flurries of snow and hail and no improvement for days according to the BBC. It's so horrible that I'm actually happy to be inside doing the accounts!
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Plot 1 Problems on January 17, 2018, 00:52
It's so horrible that I'm actually happy to be inside doing the accounts!

I truly feel your pain. Bad enough here, but I can't imagine what it's like in an exposed area like yours.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: LILLILEAF on January 17, 2018, 06:54
very very cold ,the wind cuts into your face like a knife its freezing.we have had power cuts in the night and im late for work :mad:
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: AlaninCarlisle on January 17, 2018, 10:55
Hideous morning. Sky as black as your hat, 1C, gale force wind and snowing horizontally
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: New shoot on January 17, 2018, 11:16
We have blue sky and sunshine, but the wind is very cold and cuts through you alright. 

Commiserations to those with snow, hail and other nasties to add into the mix :(
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: John on January 17, 2018, 11:26
Couldn't get to sleep with the wind howling and things banging around. Actually checked the greenhouse at 2.30am as I heard a crash. All was well :)

It's a bit calmer now but cold - wind coming back tonight. I might head out to the potting shed although I feel like going back to bed if the truth be known.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Eblana on January 17, 2018, 13:19
Calm after a very windy and snowy night.  Apparently another storm on the way tonight.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: John on January 18, 2018, 13:28
It got really wild around 3am to 5am - I lay there thinking that even if the greenhouse was in trouble there wasn't much I could do about it.
Fell into a really deep sleep when it calmed down and slept right through the alarm so the hens got an extra hour in bed, which they weren't very pleased about.
Greenhouse OK, Polytunnel OK, Sheds OK (They're bolted into the slabs below) :)
Patio plastic chairs retrieved from the field, table legs had come off (very weird) but I think it will be OK. Pot that was on the table smashed - which is the only loss I can see.
Very gentle wind and drizzle at the moment. Next 2 days looking fair.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Aidy on January 18, 2018, 13:50
Are we the only the only ones having 80c of sunshine  8)

However outside it was freezin, "ah geet up this mornin Ah'm still cowd thowt ah'd'a waarmed up bi narr"
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: John on January 18, 2018, 14:22
Are you off your meds Aidy ?  :D
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: mumofstig on January 18, 2018, 15:28
Are we the only the only ones having 80c of sunshine  8)

We were, and got some washing dry on the line, first time in ages - but now we have big fat drops of rain falling - mad cat is trying to catch them. Sooo funny  :lol:
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: sunshineband on January 18, 2018, 15:51
Wild, wild winds in the night woke me up as it redistributed the wheelie bins folk had put out for collection today. Luckily they were the recycle bins, not the waste bins, so escaped litter was easily collected up again. Wind caught the edge of the giant coldframe at the plot and tore the door/lid off (damn!) but the polytunnel is OK and so are the sheds. Mr S had repaired the roof of one yesterday with new felt and some very long screws, so that averted possible disaster. The roof had com adrift in the previous high winds.

Mild and sunnyish today though, mild enough to almost dry a lineful of laundry  :D
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: John on January 18, 2018, 16:05
Some years back I was in Norway, staying with a friend. I went out onto his veranda (which had overhead heating!!) and watched a lady in the neighbouring farm hang out her washing. It was about -20ºC

I called to my friend, wondering if she was mad. He said to just keep watching. She came out again with a carpet beater (that's just confused younger readers) and bashed the washing. Sheets of ice dropped off it. Then she unpegged it all and took it back in.

By this time I'm totally bemused and my pal explained it was now freeze dried and would just need airing.

Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: snowdrops on January 18, 2018, 18:47
Couldn't get to sleep with the wind howling and things banging around. Actually checked the greenhouse at 2.30am as I heard a crash. All was well :)

It's a bit calmer now but cold - wind coming back tonight. I might head out to the potting shed although I feel like going back to bed if the truth be known.

I fear for you when you say you went out to check the greenhouse on nights like that, there’s nothing you could do at that point & it must be incredibly dangerous,what if a piece of glass were to fly off when you were there? Doesn’t bear thinking about 😱
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: snowdrops on January 18, 2018, 18:48
Very cold,quite a bit of wind still blustering about, then heavy squalls if icy rain at frequent intervals.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Plot 1 Problems on January 18, 2018, 19:38
Clear, cold and calm. Got a nice view of the stars tonight  :)
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: mumofstig on January 19, 2018, 09:36
Sun is up, lovely blue sky but only 1.5C Brr. Frost overnight with a low of -1.5C.

I thought it might warm up a bit during the day, but forecast is for a 'high' of 4C.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Eblana on January 19, 2018, 11:01
Bright and cold.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: jcbuz1970 on January 19, 2018, 11:25
Clear skies but very chilly. No snow last night except what slid off my roof, sounded like a jumbo jet landing in my yard. My VW Golf estate has a 3 foot high white spoiler thingy on the roof now  ???
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: New shoot on January 20, 2018, 09:25
Grey, wet and set to be the same all weekend.  No fog or snow, so we are better off than a lot of folk, but its dreary  :(
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Eblana on January 20, 2018, 10:16
Chucking down rain, cold and dull.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: mumofstig on January 20, 2018, 10:58
Yup! Same as you 2, persisting it down, I've run out of milk for tea but not going out in this  ::)
Sachets of cappuccino will do for now ..
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: AlaninCarlisle on January 20, 2018, 15:44
Pleasant, calm, sunny but cold day
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: LILLILEAF on January 20, 2018, 16:37
Had rain this morning,now it is beautiful and sunny but cold.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Plot 1 Problems on January 20, 2018, 16:47
I feel it in my fingers, it's wet, wet, wet  ::)
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: snowdrops on January 20, 2018, 19:47
Rain,rain & then some sleety snow to ring the changes, didn’t settle thankfully
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: mumofstig on January 20, 2018, 20:07
I feel it in my fingers, it's wet, wet, wet  ::)
I feel it in my toes,
The rain that's all around me
that makes the garden grow 

Sorry  :lol: :lol:
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: John on January 20, 2018, 20:28
I think it may be a cold night ahead - lovely crescent moon and hard, bright stars between black clouds. Wish I could figure out how to photograph it.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: New shoot on January 21, 2018, 08:55
Grey, wet and persisting it down again, plus cold to boot. 

The rain has turned into snizzle at present - that great combination of stuff falling as tiny bits of wet snow and melting to general sogginess as it hits the ground  ::)
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: mumofstig on January 21, 2018, 09:16
Yes, I looked outside and wish I'd gone back to sleep! Cold and dismal  :(
Computer gardening today, methinks...
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: madcat on January 21, 2018, 09:33
Snow here, and it is sticking.  The sleds will be out on the field today I suspect - the kids will still want to play even if the adults (and ponies) are completely fed up with it!!   :mad: :mad:
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: New shoot on January 21, 2018, 10:13
We have moved on to big grown up snow flakes now as well.  Its starting to lay in the garden, but not on the road as yet. 
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Christine on January 21, 2018, 10:57
The frost doesn't really want to lift. It's supposed to do the snow, sleet, rain, drizzle in that order thing soon.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: snowdrops on January 21, 2018, 12:56
Yes snow here that was settling when I looked out at 8.15 & it hasn’t stopped since,bigger flakes now, so that must mean I’m destined to do the ironing 😞
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: mumofstig on January 21, 2018, 13:48
 :ohmy: Not the ironing *shock! horror!*
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Eblana on January 21, 2018, 15:16
Poor you snowdrop.  It is still chucking down rain here.  I went to the plot earlier but had to come home after an hour due to the flooding on the roads.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: snowdrops on January 21, 2018, 18:32
Turned to heavy rain now, so all the ironing got done
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: mumofstig on January 21, 2018, 18:46
My pile is still here...

 :lol: :lol:
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: John on January 21, 2018, 18:51
Sadly I have a genetic disability that prevents me from ironing. It is easily detected with a test for the Y chromosome. :)

Been a wet old day here but warmer and no strong winds - which is nice.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Goosegirl on January 23, 2018, 11:44
Gloomy and breezy with occasional showers.  :wacko:
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Post by: mumofstig on January 23, 2018, 12:00
Mild but gloomy, with that horrible fine drizzle that looks like nothing but soon soaks you through  :(
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Post by: Eblana on January 23, 2018, 15:51
A beautiful day here.  Temp is about 13 degrees and it is bright and dry but starting to get very blustery.
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Post by: Plot 1 Problems on January 23, 2018, 16:05
12deg c, but grim and grey. At least I got to visit the plot today, but the ground was extremely sticky to walk on.
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Post by: snowdrops on January 23, 2018, 16:59
Yesterday was dry & bright enough to entice me to the plot for 2 hours but no such desires today.
Windy,looked cold & rain on & off all day.
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Post by: pigeonpie on January 23, 2018, 18:33
Judging by the way the cat was shouting at the door to be let in, and the way he darted in so quickly shaking his paws and looking unimpressed I'd say it's not very nice out there!

We're forecast a pretty strong storm overnight and it's already getting rather breezy, with the old squally rain shower (which sounds rather like someone chucking buckets of water at the window).
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Post by: John on January 23, 2018, 20:32
Judging by the way the cat was shouting at the door to be let in, and the way he darted in so quickly shaking his paws and looking unimpressed I'd say it's not very nice out there!

We're forecast a pretty strong storm overnight and it's already getting rather breezy, with the old squally rain shower (which sounds rather like someone chucking buckets of water at the window).


At last, someone with worse weather than us! - Not that I'd wish it on you.


Just checked the forecast.. storm coming in - winds peaking around 60 mph <sigh>
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Post by: pigeonpie on January 23, 2018, 22:18
We've actually been incredibly lucky so far this winter - most of the storms seem to have hit NI, Wales, and Southern Scotland rather than us (famous last words)!!!

They're "only" forecasting up to 80mph winds so hopefully nothing too exciting... 
 :wacko:
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Post by: LILLILEAF on January 24, 2018, 05:45
flippin windy again >:(thats what we get living so close to the sea,but its a price worth paying :lol:
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Post by: snowdrops on January 24, 2018, 10:10
Blowing a hoolie with lots of heavy rain.
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Post by: mumofstig on January 24, 2018, 10:24
Blowing a hoolie with lots of heavy rain.

Exactly what I was going to say! A stay indoors with the lights on day again  :(
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Post by: madcat on January 24, 2018, 10:33
Chucking it down here too, with a nasty wind behind it.  And I could really do with some parsnips from the plot and onions from the shed ...  >:(
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Post by: Eblana on January 24, 2018, 11:12
Bright, dry, cold and very windy.  Dreadful storm during the night but can't see any damage thankfully.
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Post by: John on January 24, 2018, 12:59
Bright, dry, cold and very windy.  Dreadful storm during the night but can't see any damage thankfully.
Ditto!
Which isn't surprising since we're a few miles south of you and east, of course, being across the water in Wales
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Post by: snowdrops on January 24, 2018, 20:45
Blowing a hoolie with lots of heavy rain.

Exactly what I was going to say! A stay indoors with the lights on day again  :(

Yep apart from a trip out to get some ingredients to make some beetroot chutney,2 batches now made😊
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Post by: wighty on January 24, 2018, 21:01
It hasn't stopped raining all day here, the wind has been high as well  and all the 'fast' services  to and from the Island have been cancelled.  Some of the slower car ferry services have been disrupted as well, in my 28 years here I' ve only  known once when we,ve been totally cut off.
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Post by: LILLILEAF on January 25, 2018, 05:43
The stars are out there is a cold wind,but its dry at the moment.
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Post by: snowdrops on January 25, 2018, 08:48
Well there appeared to be a storm through the night that has blown itself out this morning so it’s starting to dry up with the sun coming through,perhaps I’ll manage to walk into town for lunch with my little granddaughter rather than have to use the car😊
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Post by: mumofstig on January 25, 2018, 09:14
It was still raining heavily at 7am but has stopped now. Useless going to the plot though - it was sodden yesterday, with one car stuck in the grass mud parking area, near the gates  >:( so hate to think what it will be like today, after more rain  :ohmy:
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Post by: Plot 1 Problems on January 25, 2018, 10:03
Sunshine! Actual direct unclouded sunshine  :ohmy:

Time to get the wellies out and get down the plot...
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Post by: pigeonpie on January 25, 2018, 11:19
It's a beautiful still day here. The sun is just starting to burst through the hazy clouds, and the sea loch in front of the house is like a mill pond (I can actually see the ripples as the bird life swim past).
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Post by: Eblana on January 25, 2018, 16:39
A cold but bright winters day here.
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Post by: snowdrops on January 25, 2018, 16:49
All change, on the way Home we got caught in a quick shower but the bonus was we saw 5 rainbows as we walked through it,😊. Just now we’ve had a heavy shower & it’s nearly dark☹️
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: New shoot on January 25, 2018, 20:38
We had sunshine and it was quite mild.  It clouded over later on, but a lovely bonus after the grey and wet chill of yesterday  :)
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Post by: AlaninCarlisle on January 30, 2018, 15:46
5C, windy and dull with occasional light rain
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Post by: mumofstig on January 30, 2018, 16:44
After a cold, frosty night (-1.5C) and with no wind, the sun made it feel quite warm this morning (9C)

It came over cloudy just before sunset and the temperature is dropping away quickly, we're in for another cold night I think.
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Post by: Eblana on January 30, 2018, 18:37
Baltic but dry and bright.
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Post by: John on January 30, 2018, 23:50
Supposed to be a sunny day but heavy cloud and spitting mainly. The BBC reckon we're having strong winds at the moment but it's actually quite calm.

The new BBC weather pages are pretty naff - and the replay of the regional forecast has gone :(  Quite why the BBC has contracted a foreign firm instead of The Met Office for their online forecast is beyond me - and a disgrace since the BBC is effectively a taxpayer paid operation.
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Post by: Plot 1 Problems on January 31, 2018, 00:24
Supposed to be a sunny day but heavy cloud and spitting mainly. The BBC reckon we're having strong winds at the moment but it's actually quite calm.

The new BBC weather pages are pretty naff - and the replay of the regional forecast has gone :(  Quite why the BBC has contracted a foreign firm instead of The Met Office for their online forecast is beyond me - and a disgrace since the BBC is effectively a taxpayer paid operation.

Agreed it's crazy. I ended up going to Sky for the weather forecast as they still use the Met Office and hence are much more accurate with their predictions.
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Post by: John on January 31, 2018, 11:02
Bit breezy but not raining :)
Even got bits of blue above the low clouds scudding across us.
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Post by: mumofstig on January 31, 2018, 13:27
In the wind we are alternating between heavy rain showers and blinding sunshine 8-9. So it must be March or April  :wacko:
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Post by: JayG on January 31, 2018, 14:31
2.3C here (lower than at 0800 this morning) and a very gusty breeze, giving a 'feels like' of -4.3C. Occasional wintry showers - ghastly!  :nowink:
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Post by: Plot 1 Problems on January 31, 2018, 15:12
Really piercing, freezing wind, had to abandon my jobs at the plot as the cold just got into me  :(
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Post by: Pescador on January 31, 2018, 15:33
Sleety, snowy, windy, blowy!
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Post by: jcbuz1970 on January 31, 2018, 15:51
Lovely bright day with clear skies but bitterly cold and a tad windy.
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Post by: Eblana on January 31, 2018, 19:15
Windy, sleet and freezing.
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Post by: John on January 31, 2018, 19:24
Lazy wind - goes through you as it can't be bothered to go around! Pulled some leeks then retreated to the potting shed with its heater. Decided to water the microgreens using a pump sprayer. Pumped it up but just a dribble so pumped some more and it exploded, soaking me as it dumped 2 litres on the floor. :(
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Post by: JayG on February 02, 2018, 10:33
For the first time this year, I can actually feel some warmth from the sunshine streaming through my office (aka spare bedroom) window.  :)

Not getting carried away though - still only 5C outside, with that seemingly ever-present breeze giving a feels-like of -1C. Trying to avoid looking at the forecast for early next week too.  :ohmy:
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: New shoot on February 03, 2018, 08:43
Grey and damp here with the promise of rain for most of the day  :(
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Post by: AlaninCarlisle on February 04, 2018, 17:47
It's been an absolutely beautiful day. Cold as the grave at 2C maximum but windless and sunny from dawn to dusk
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Post by: John on February 04, 2018, 17:59
It's been an absolutely beautiful day. Cold as the grave at 2C maximum but windless and sunny from dawn to dusk
Same here - could have been summer if it was warmer.  :D
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: mumofstig on February 05, 2018, 10:22
Great big fat snowflakes  :ohmy: It's heavy enough to settle, but I think maybe the ground is too wet, we'll see.
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Post by: arh on February 05, 2018, 12:30
Had a dusting pre 0700, all gone by 1100, none since, plus the sun's trying to come through, but failing.
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Post by: Eblana on February 05, 2018, 14:59
An absolutely beautiful day here.  Bright, chilly and dry.  There is a yellow snow warning for tonight though.
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Post by: Plot 1 Problems on February 05, 2018, 16:39
Bright and cold, 2.5c according to my thermometer, worked hard enough that I was in my t-shirt by the end of the afternoon :D
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Post by: snowdrops on February 06, 2018, 07:49
A good sprinkling of snow greated me when I looked out this morning.
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Post by: Pescador on February 06, 2018, 08:46
Light dusting of snow this morning.
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Post by: mumofstig on February 06, 2018, 09:00
Sitting here, I can see low sunshine through the SE facing  kitchen window, but through the NW dining room window I can see thick dark cloud  :ohmy: Doesn't look like snow, but more like heavy rain to top up of already sodden soil  :(
2C Brrrr
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Post by: John on February 06, 2018, 09:21
It feels warmer now it's snowing!
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Post by: Christine on February 06, 2018, 11:02
Nah it was warmer yesterday while it thought about snowing. Now it's just thinking about snowing and even the crew emptying the dustbins had gloves on.
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Post by: Goosegirl on February 06, 2018, 13:24
Had some snow overnight and a few light flakes this morning but nothing major.
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Post by: AlaninCarlisle on February 06, 2018, 14:36
About 3" of snow this morning. Temp now about 1C and forecast to freeze hard tonight
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Post by: MarkC on February 06, 2018, 15:14
Covering of snow here this morning, thawing where the sun has been on it. A good bit more on the hills of Arran visible from the window. Will freeze hard tonight.
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Post by: jcbuz1970 on February 06, 2018, 15:29
Snowed all morning, stopped about 2ish, grey and overcast and forecast for frost tonight.
Brrrrrrr - bring on spring.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: John on February 06, 2018, 19:47
Most of the snow has melted but at 6pm what was left was frozen and crunchy. Chickens are all cosy in their double skinned Eglu and the potting shed has a heater on froststat plus I've put propagator lids on the seed trays that have my chitting potatoes in as a bit of extra protection.
Forecast here is 1 degree but since it's already minus 1 I'm expecting minus 3 or lower. Being 200 metres up the hill drops the temperature by at least 3 degrees. Couple in the wind chill and it's brass monkeys out there.
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Post by: Eblana on February 07, 2018, 09:15
Very cold and frosty here this morning.  Just noticed that one of my big pots that I have bulbs in has cracked during the night so it must have gotten very cold.
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Post by: John on February 07, 2018, 09:47
It snowed again last night - thicker than the first fall. Small drifts as well. Currently just under freezing. Hens not very pleased and the cats are well cheesed off so have decided to find warm spots in the house and sleep.
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Post by: mumofstig on February 07, 2018, 09:56
It's cold, grey and damp here, temp rose just slightly above freezing in the last hour. Brrr
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Post by: New shoot on February 07, 2018, 12:42
Bright and sunny here, but cold.  We had showers of tiny snow flakes yesterday a.k.a. snizzle, but there was no chance of that settling.
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Post by: AlaninCarlisle on February 07, 2018, 19:39
-7C last night, max all day has been 1C but forecast to get a little milder tonight with snow showers and then back to cold as the grave by weekend. Spring can't come soon enough, I've had a belly full of the coldest winter for 5 years
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Post by: John on February 07, 2018, 20:23
... I've had a belly full of the coldest winter for 5 years
Yes - but it's killing the slugs & snails :)

Most of the snow is melted except on the drive.. which is why the car is stuck on the verge at the bottom of the drive. :(

Should be a lot warmer tomorrow.. fingers crossed!
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Post by: New shoot on February 09, 2018, 15:42
Blue skies and sunshine today and milder, though very blowy.  The sun felt quite warm through the greenhouse glass.  An illusion I know, but by February I will take anything I can get if it promises things are progressing towards spring somehow or other. 
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: JayG on February 09, 2018, 16:31
Not got above 3.5C here today, with a strong NW breeze making it feel much colder (not tempted me out even as far as the greenhouse!)
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Post by: goose on February 10, 2018, 01:17
although it was supposed to be about 7degs today, i just want to hibernate!  the wind chill is bitter and i keep looking at my garden/veg patch through the window and cant bear the thought of going out there! even a quick trip to the log store finishes me off....  goodness knows what my allotment looks like!  :(
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: New shoot on February 10, 2018, 08:06
goodness knows what my allotment looks like!  :(

Probably much the same as mine  ::)  Never mind, it can sleep a while longer.  No point trying to dig sodden soil in the chill.

Today has dawned frosty, still and clear and the ground is frozen. The birds are making a huge racket anyway.  They think its time to sing and its lovely to hear  :)
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Post by: Silva on February 11, 2018, 20:10
One minute the sun is shining and the birds singing, next minute there's sleet ...then sun again ...then rain and finally I get a nice hammering from the wind!
February weather is certainly keeping me on my toes as I attempt to clear the new plot in time for Spring! :D  :wub:
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: snowdrops on February 12, 2018, 07:43
The good dusting of snow we got yesterday evening is still here today,but no extra seems to have added to it. Sunny & bright but looks cold.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: New shoot on February 12, 2018, 13:02
It is actually pretty nice here today.  Chilly, but the sun is out and its dry and bright  :D 

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Post by: John on February 12, 2018, 13:16
It is actually pretty nice here today.  Chilly, but the sun is out and its dry and bright  :D
I'd say the same but that would incur the wrath of the gods and a blizzard :)
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: New shoot on February 12, 2018, 13:37
I'd say the same but that would incur the wrath of the gods and a blizzard :)

Quite likely  :lol:  I said on Saturday the day had dawned fine and clear - it then clouded over, rained all day and was thoroughly horrible  ::)
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: AlaninCarlisle on February 12, 2018, 16:14
Cold at 2C, strong breeze and intermittent snow and sleet showers. Too miserable even to work in polytunnel as I need to wade through Saturday night's flood-water to get there
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Post by: Plot 1 Problems on February 12, 2018, 17:12
Quite frosty this morning, but pleasantly warm under the sun. The horrible chill breeze from yesterday had pretty much died down mercifully.
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Post by: John on February 13, 2018, 08:51
Well this wasn't in the forecast!
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Post by: mumofstig on February 13, 2018, 12:37
Looks pretty though John.
I managed to get into town and back before the worst of the weather arrived, although it felt a very cold 3C and nearly blew me off my feat on one blustery corner  ::)
Now it's gusting at 45mph with sleet/hail in the gusts - not nice at all. Glad I don't have to go out again. Brrr!
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Goosegirl on February 14, 2018, 14:34
Flippin' 'orrible!  >:( Had to go shopping today and it was definitely NOT nice at all. Gusting cold winds and a mix of rain and sleet.
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Post by: Plot 1 Problems on February 14, 2018, 16:01
Cold, wet and miserable. Was forced into having extra bacon for breakfast to insure that the lazy wind couldn't pass through.
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Post by: snowdrops on February 14, 2018, 16:43
Well this morning started out with a heavy frost,bright & Sunny. So we decided on a trip out to Hodsock Priory to see the snowdrops. As we w3nt north the weather deteriorated 😱. We got round the Gardens & woodland walk in light drizzle but very cold. By the time we’d gone for a warm & lunch in the cafe the drizzle was increasing to a good heavy rain. The journey back down the M1 was awful with the spray from the lorries.
Snowdrops were nice though but not fully out.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: John on February 23, 2018, 09:51
It's lovely here with blue skies, sunshine but oh boy is it cold. Broke the ice on the chook's water this morning.
Took a snap of the pylons marching to the horizon. Strangely I don't normally notice them.
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Post by: mumofstig on February 23, 2018, 11:11
Sunny but bitter cold here as well, the wind has started to blow from the East, which I faced as I popped to the co op for the paper/milk  :ohmy: 
Bought an extra bottle of milk (the filtered longer life milk) in case the weather does get worse  :D
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: AlaninCarlisle on February 23, 2018, 11:45
Typical North Cumbria late winter weather here. Bitterly cold, sunny with a strong SE wind. Great thing is that the fields are gradually drying out. Another couple of days of this and I won't need wellies to walk to my polytunnel for the first time in months
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: New shoot on February 23, 2018, 12:12
Same here as everyone else so far.  Sun is out but it is chilly.  Not bitter here yet but we are promised that for later over the weekend!
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Post by: Eblana on February 23, 2018, 16:07
Baltic!!!
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Silva on February 23, 2018, 16:51
Was on the plot today and around midday it was fine, but felt the temperature noticeably drop around 3. Brrrrrr!
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: John on February 24, 2018, 09:50
I think my super dooper outdoor radio thermometer and rain gauge was not the best buy. It's telling me that it's -26.8ºC outside  :(

So, it's cold enough that I had to break the ice on the chook's water but not so cold I'd need to defrost them!

Sunny, pale blue skies with a few contrails from high flying jets heading inland. 
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: AlaninCarlisle on February 24, 2018, 11:13
Beautifully sunny but breezy day. Temp just now is 2C with an overnight low in the polytunnel of -4.5C. Ground is drying up nicely
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: robinahood on February 24, 2018, 14:24
Just back from the plot, it was t shirt weather! Mind you, it is south facing and fairly sheltered so perhaps not representative.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: mumofstig on February 24, 2018, 14:51
Low temp (overnight in the greenhouse) -2.5C rising to a high 5C (18C in the greenhouse :) ) but bitter cold in the NE wind  :ohmy:
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Christine on February 24, 2018, 16:07
Not too bad for cold weather - sunny with a light breeze and drying the plots. Mind the frost didn't properly lift. Don't think it's going to last though.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: John on February 24, 2018, 19:56
25 degrees in the polytunnel! Opened the doors and within a minute it was 16 and falling so shut them again.

For us, next Wednesday looks like being really cold. At least it's not 2010 and minus 15 again.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Plot 1 Problems on February 24, 2018, 21:28
Bitterly cold out tonight, thankfully my local off license isn't too far  :D
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: John on February 24, 2018, 22:36
Bitterly cold out tonight, thankfully my local off license isn't too far  :D
That just reminded me of fighting through a blizzard on foot to get a bottle of Advocaat for Val. The offie was shut so trudged on to the next. Bought it and trudged back. She changed her mind about wanting a glass of it :)
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Post by: Plot 1 Problems on February 25, 2018, 00:03
Bitterly cold out tonight, thankfully my local off license isn't too far  :D
That just reminded me of fighting through a blizzard on foot to get a bottle of Advocaat for Val. The offie was shut so trudged on to the next. Bought it and trudged back. She changed her mind about wanting a glass of it :)

You're a proper keeper John  :D
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Post by: Pescador on February 25, 2018, 07:31
Local Met station shows -3. Feels like -8 with wind chill.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: JayG on February 25, 2018, 11:27
Unusually high pressure here of 1034mb, so it's quite sunny, but that doesn't mean it's warm (1.6C with a 'feels like' of -4.2C in the easterly breeze according to my local weather station.)
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: mumofstig on February 25, 2018, 11:55
Unusually high pressure here of 1034mb, so it's quite sunny, but that doesn't mean it's warm (1.6C with a 'feels like' of -4.2C in the easterly breeze according to my local weather station.)

Much the same here Brr! Just taken veg waste round to the plot and all the water butts are frozen solid - hope they don't split  :(
It's 23C in the greenhouse so I'm taking my coffee and the paper out there  :D
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Goosegirl on February 25, 2018, 14:14
Quite a nice day with a light breeze, blue skies and lots of sunshine. Methinks I'll close the curtains tonight as it's about to get, er, rather chilly very shortly! 
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Post by: LILLILEAF on February 26, 2018, 05:56
Yesterday was beautiful day,sunny all day but cold a light breeze,i cut my grass yes i am nuts but it was dry,at least the birds can have a bug hunt and scratch out all the little beasties that are hiding in the grass.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Pescador on February 26, 2018, 06:44
Currently -2C . Wind chill making it feel -6. Snow showers already started and due to continue this morning.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: John on February 26, 2018, 09:45
Sunny at the moment but very cold with a cutting wind.

Had to bring the chook's water in to melt as I couldn't break the ice  :ohmy:
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: JayG on February 26, 2018, 10:28
Pressure even higher today (1037mb), temperatures even lower (-0.5C, feels like -6.0C :ohmy:)

Watery sunshine with that slightly ominous yellowish tinge to the clouds...
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: New shoot on February 26, 2018, 11:20
Cold wind and we have had a few snowflakes blowing about, but not settling thank goodness  :)
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: John on February 27, 2018, 09:22
Fair amount of snow, no wind to speak of - just over freezing. Neither cats nor chooks pleased by this. Can't say we're happy about it either. The other cats have decided to sleep on the nice warm radiator shelves until it's over but not Lotty who seems to have forgotten how to use the cat flap!
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Toosje on February 27, 2018, 10:16
Bright, sunny, cold and dry over the last few days. Absolutely beautiful.. It's a shame the soil is so hard due to the frost, otherwise I would be out there :)
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: wapello on February 27, 2018, 11:07
  Very sunny and warm  14 f outside, ground is drying out ,,,,,i can put up with this weather,,,
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Christine on February 27, 2018, 11:56
It sowed hard overnight, turned to passing showers and has thawed bit. Of course when it freezes overnight we'll all need Alpine training.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Plot 1 Problems on February 27, 2018, 12:20
Very cold, and several flurries of snow, though none are settling. All the raised beds ore frozen, except where the garlic and shallots are, the enviromesh cloche is keeping the ground a touch warmer.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: mumofstig on February 27, 2018, 12:52
Heavy and laying snow this morning, but the sun is out now and it is 2.5C so snow has started melting  :D
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: John on February 28, 2018, 00:48
We've just hit -5.2ºC and it's not the coldest point of the night  :ohmy:

At this rate I'm expecting it to be -8ºC around dawn...
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: chrissie B on February 28, 2018, 08:45
Well alot of snow and more on the way, its gusting and my weather app says -18 wind chill feel but i dispute that .
we have had thunder and lightening thiss morning
ive fed the birds .
chrissie b
snowy blyth northumberland
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Goosegirl on February 28, 2018, 13:52
Sunny with occasional flurries of snow but a biting wind!
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: John on February 28, 2018, 19:09
A few snow showers today but later the wind got up and was blowing the snow around which made things very unpleasant. Current temperature near minus 7 - how low will it go??

Coldest weather since 2010. Still, it got me to fix up a little tube heater in the veg store to make sure things don't get too cold. It's thermostatically controlled and only draws 50 watts when on. One of those jobs I've been planning on doing since Christmas!
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Christine on February 28, 2018, 19:12
I reckon we've more up Hexham way than you have in Blyth chrissie - at the moment. Daughter's at work in Edinburgh and was sent home to her lodgings at 3pm when they closed her university campus. There's a red warning up there so whether she gets home for the weekend we don't know.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: AlaninCarlisle on February 28, 2018, 19:47
Currently about 9 inches of snow and still coming down. Last checked, temperature was -4C. Lots more to come apparently. Worst weather since that horrible 2010 winter
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Plot 1 Problems on February 28, 2018, 21:56
Not a huge amount of snow here, but it's -5c out already. Don't recall it ever being this cold here before, we normally get avoid the worst of the weather here.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: John on March 01, 2018, 10:02
When I got up I looked out and was really surprised - it seemed the weather forecast was wrong and it was melting. Actually -6ºC and the wind had blown patches clear. Went outside to open up the hen coop and Oh Boy! Cutting, freezing wind.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: chrissie B on March 01, 2018, 11:47
Flurries of snow still but the sky looks a little lighter , correction horrazontil snow oh and a splash of sun , the robins on the bird table are up to their bums in snow , oh big bags of bird food £1 b and m .
warmth to all
chrissie b

she did the snow thing this morning new shes doing the radiator thing.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Goosegirl on March 01, 2018, 12:02
A light covering of snow but a very strong and bitter wind is blowing everything about. Brrrr!
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: wapello on March 01, 2018, 16:33
 Here on the IOW we have a snow flurry nothing heavy and its  --2  and a cold wind,,
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: snowdrops on March 01, 2018, 19:37
-4 here but boy it felt colder,still only a light covering of snow thankfully
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: LILLILEAF on March 02, 2018, 05:54
Not much show over night,but the wind is so strong,all my winds are whistling,bad doule glazing (old)and its freezing in the house even with the heating on 24/7.
Roll on spring come back sunny days asap.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: JudithD on March 02, 2018, 09:00
@ All : I feel for you, with all this snow. Hope it gets better soon! And may everybody be safe!

Here in the Netherlands, no snow but in my town it  is now -9, with strong winds which makes the windchillfactor temperature -18,3 now.  :wub: The dogs don't feel like going out at all :-)
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: New shoot on March 02, 2018, 09:48
Windy here and the snow is piling up a bit now.  I have my mother's cat staying at the moment, but he has mostly been a snoring lump under the duvet for the last few days.  Today is no exception.

Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: mumofstig on March 02, 2018, 11:32
Aaw, bless him  :wub:
That's what I feel like doing tbh - instead I get up as usual, sit around doing nothing much but moan about the weather - what's the point? I'd probably feel better and eat less  ::) just staying under the duvet  :lol: :lol:
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: wighty on March 02, 2018, 12:51
It's just started to snow again.  Garden is covered and we can't get out of our road as it's on a hill so Paul has stayed at home and is getting under my feet! :D
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: John on March 02, 2018, 14:52
... so Paul has stayed at home and is getting under my feet! :D
That will keep them warm! :)
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Tom Parrot on March 03, 2018, 09:33
Hello readers,
Got up this morning let hens out 6:50 and a bit of a thaw started.
I'm in the South of England or UK for the American readers.
Chickens a bit happier although the grass is still mainly covered with snow the paths are a bit clear do hens can get about a bit.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: John on March 03, 2018, 09:49
We had a little snow overnight - more a dusting than a fall. The temperature has risen to a balmy 0.2ºC and is predicted to reach a scalding 5 tomorrow!
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Eblana on March 03, 2018, 09:58
We had a good fall of snow last night but as John says the temp has risen a little and there is a slight sign of a thaw.  The wind is still ferocious though.  My garden has taken an awful battering with one of my evergreen trees and my bamboo stripped bare on the side that the wind was blowing.  There are a lot of trees down around us as well.  The forecast here is for rain so I am hoping that the snow will clear a bit and I might be able to get up to the plot to check for damage.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: New shoot on March 03, 2018, 10:03
Our snow finally finished yesterday evening and the wind died away.  It wasn't much fun trudging home from work late last night, but better than the night before with snow blowing up, down and sideways, including into my face >:(

Today the temperature is up and a slow thaw is going on.  The local mob of starlings are having baths in the dodgy guttering on the house next door and making a right old racket.  There are other birds singing, which is lovely to hear after a few days of silence.

The cat is snoring under the duvet again  ::) 
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: wapello on March 03, 2018, 16:38
 Snow all gone ,, the sun has put its hat on today outside  14 f and iv the tunnel  10 f,, in fact this
 afternoon started to rain  not for long ,,
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: New shoot on March 03, 2018, 20:11
Same here - it got warmer through the day, the snow all but melted and we have had rain this evening, which did for the remnants of snow in the garden.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: LILLILEAF on March 04, 2018, 08:56
We never get snow on Anglesey,so what was the 2ft drift of white stuff round the car :unsure: :lol:,this stuff is now melting,back to work on monday :(
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: robinahood on March 04, 2018, 09:38
Day 2 of fog, snow very slowly melting, light patchy rain.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: John on March 04, 2018, 11:04
It's quite warm out there - thermometer reading 8 but I think it had some sunlight so maybe really 5 (it's in the shade most of the time, which is best for air temp readings)
Much of the snow has gone already, just the thick drifts taking their time
I'll start the post storm clearing up later, get the patio table back from the blackcurrants and so forth.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: mumofstig on March 04, 2018, 11:42
It's calm and a bit damp/misty here - 8C.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Plot 1 Problems on March 04, 2018, 12:11
Bright & calm. Not as cold as the last few days. Snow starting to melt.
The siren song of the broad bean seeds are calling me to plant them....
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: JayG on March 04, 2018, 12:36
Hard to tell what the weather's doing because it's so misty.  8)

Temperaure now PLUS 1.3C so a slow thaw taking place (snow thinking about sliding off the greenhouse roof but not in any great hurry by the looks of it.)
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Veg Plot 1B on March 04, 2018, 15:19
Snow & wind all gone.

Thought it was misty here untill I cleaned the windows and now it is raining.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: JayG on March 05, 2018, 10:52
Yesterday was foggy all day long, so it was a great surprise to see a glimpse of sunshine early this morning.

So surprising in fact, that instead of having my usual mug of tea first thing, followed by a mug of coffee, I made them both together...

...in the same mug.  :blush:

Tasted disgusting!  :lol:

A balmy 6C here now, snow not quite all gone, but getting there.  :)
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Eblana on March 05, 2018, 10:59
Snow and Wind gone but overcast and damp.  Thankfully it is a lot warmer at around +6.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: jcbuz1970 on March 05, 2018, 11:26
It's actually sunny outside this morning, was starting to forget what that looked and felt like.

Dare I tempt fate and declare spring has arrived  :ohmy:
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: John on March 05, 2018, 12:32
Dare I tempt fate and declare spring has arrived  :ohmy:
Hush!
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: mumofstig on March 05, 2018, 13:11
Grey, breezy and 6C, agreed it is warmer than last week, but it didn't feel in the least like Spring on the plot this morning! Sorry  ::)
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Plot 1 Problems on March 05, 2018, 15:59
11c, bright sunshine and 31c in the tunnel. Sadly just started raining which is a pain as the ground is already saturated from the melted snow.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: jaydig on March 05, 2018, 16:03
Glorious day today. It is such a pick me up after the dreary weather of the last week, although in Worcestershire we haven't suffered anywhere near a much as a lot of the country, so I'm grateful for that.  I hope everyone out there is beginning to recover from the effects of the snow and ice, and hopefully the bad days will now be fewer and further between, although I doubt we've quite seen the last of it yet.
Roll on Spring!
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Christine on March 05, 2018, 16:56
Yesterday warmer air met colder air and produced fog/mist/drizzle and damp cold but started a thaw. Today the thaw is doing it's thing but gently. Rain forecast for tomorrow so that should cause "interesting times" in the more rural areas.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Veg Plot 1B on March 05, 2018, 20:17
Yes great spring feel to the day, until 4pm when it got cold.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Eblana on March 06, 2018, 10:11
Dry and bright.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: snowdrops on March 06, 2018, 19:16
Saw a bit of sunshine first thing this morning & again this afternoon, what a welcome sight it was
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Plot 1 Problems on March 06, 2018, 20:51
Practically spring like! Can't believe the turn around in just a few days.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: LILLILEAF on March 08, 2018, 07:26
Up at 5am and its snowing again,we never have snow on Anglesey,and its here again >:( don't think its going to stick its very soggy snow and its not freezing,good because i need to go to work,we cannot live on fresh air,be nice if we could :lol:.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: mumofstig on March 08, 2018, 08:03
I've woken to lovely sunshine, but has rained again in the night - puddles everywhere ::)
Low of 4C and 7C now forecast is for sunny spells and no rain, that would be nice  :lol:
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: John on March 08, 2018, 08:45
This is sleet??
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: John on March 08, 2018, 09:20
Up at 5am and its snowing again,we never have snow on Anglesey,and its here again >:( don't think its going to stick its very soggy snow and its not freezing,good because i need to go to work,we cannot live on fresh air,be nice if we could :lol:.
Snow over on Newborough Beach, Anglesey
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Kate58 on March 08, 2018, 09:23
Got plenty of the white stuff here too!!!!
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: mumofstig on March 08, 2018, 09:24
John, I don't like the look of your weather, but your cats are beautiful  :lol: :lol:
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: John on March 08, 2018, 11:43
John, I don't like the look of your weather, but your cats are beautiful  :lol: :lol:
Lotty (the stripey Bengal who thinks she's a tiger) and Amber (the sandy coloured blind cat) are firm friends - Lotty plays rough and the other cats are a bit scared of her but Amber really enjoys rough housing. Usually the play fights end up with a mutual washing session.
Dexter, the big black chap, is a lover not a fighter. All the other cats love Dexter but his special friend is Rufus the 'feral barn cat' who is currently asleep on my bed :)
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: New shoot on March 10, 2018, 08:42
Dry for now and a bit grey looking, but very mild  :)

My adopted moggy is asleep on the sofa, sandwiched between a soft squishy cushion he loves to sleep on and a fleece blanket.  He's snoring so I guess he's comfy  :lol:
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: mumofstig on March 10, 2018, 09:09
Yes, mild   :) but miserable weather!  It's a shame it isn't sunny as predicted earlier in the week, but shouldn't really complain as the low has saved us from more of the big freeze  :ohmy: :D
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: John on March 10, 2018, 09:29
It's been raining so the snow has all gone, 12ºC which is just amazing considering what we've had.

A little breeze but not anything I'd call windy.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Pescador on March 10, 2018, 09:45
11C here in East Mid. Just been loading up the car for a Farewell Pop-Up, no seat shirt, no jacket! Haven't done that for a few months!!
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Eblana on March 10, 2018, 09:55
9 degrees here and one minute it is lashing rain, the next there is enough fog for the local lighthouse to be bellowing - I know others mightn't like it (people who moved to the area complained and tried to get it stopped but they were told that they bought the premises in the full knowledge that there was a lighthouse so tough!!) but I love lying in bed listening to it bellowing, somehow it reminds me of my childhood.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: JayG on March 10, 2018, 09:58
Clearing up a bit after a very wet night and morning - just over half an inch in total, so glad I managed to do a bit in the garden yesterday.  :)
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: robinahood on March 10, 2018, 10:56
It's mild..... I just realised that I love that word! The birds are singing and its starting to be just a bit Spring like.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: AlaninCarlisle on March 10, 2018, 14:42
Dreary. 7C, cloudy with light rain. Still, it beats last week's weather into a cocked hat
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Plot 1 Problems on March 10, 2018, 18:35
Grey, soggy but fairly warm compared to last week. I'll take that.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Tenhens on March 10, 2018, 21:55
The same in Tenhen land as the last couple of posts.  Last week was a bit of a pest especially if you have to travel.
Patches of the white stuff on rout from work which hopefully will go over the next couple of days , which remind me of a 'old wives tale'  "If it does not hang around , that's it , but , and there is always a 'but' , if it hangs around , it's waiting for the next lot!!

Not long now to the Spring Equinox !
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: mumofstig on March 11, 2018, 08:05
Lovely and mild so would be nice to be gardening, but persisting down - so can't
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: AlaninCarlisle on March 11, 2018, 17:18
Best day of the month so far. Sunny, calm and peaked at 12C. Got my onion sets and garlic in, tilled a lot of the main veg patch and then twisted my ankle, again, in the mud at the edge of the field
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: JayG on March 12, 2018, 11:21
Been raining since 0200, 16mm so far, and forecast to continue all day. A chilly 5C. Oh dear.  :(
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: John on March 12, 2018, 12:11
28ºC, brilliant blue skies with a hot sun beating down. And then I woke up to grey skies, drizzle and 7ºC, it had all been a dream  :ohmy:
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: mumofstig on March 12, 2018, 12:24
grey skies, drizzle and 7ºC, it had all been a dream  :ohmy:
Much the same here, just a tad warmer. Those Greek sunshiny dreams do keep coming back to haunt me, as well  ::)
Summer sun seems a very long way off, unless I go stir crazy and book a flight  8)  :lol:
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: John on March 12, 2018, 13:28
Summer sun seems a very long way off, unless I go stir crazy and book a flight  8)  :lol:
Take me with you, please, I'll be very good  ::)
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: JayG on March 12, 2018, 15:22
Been raining since 0200, 16mm so far, and forecast to continue all day. A chilly 5C. Oh dear.  :(

Just reached 1" (25mm), same band of rain apparently pivoting slowly around all day long using Sheffield as its axis.
Still raining, still 5C. Oh dear oh dear!  :(  :(

Having great difficulty at the moment summoning up a mental picture of azure skies, deep blue sea, a sandy beach, and w a r m t h.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Plot 1 Problems on March 12, 2018, 16:14
Soggy, soggy, soggy. Must have really tipped down last night as the all the drainage ditches at the allotment site are full of water.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: mumofstig on March 12, 2018, 17:58
Having great difficulty at the moment summoning up a mental picture of azure skies, deep blue sea, a sandy beach, and w a r m t h.
Probably be for the best - if you dream in lovely Mediterranean technicolour  then wake to sodden grey - it's much worse, believe me  #depressed
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Eblana on March 12, 2018, 18:01
Very wet last night but no rain today and fairly warm.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: John on March 14, 2018, 09:17
Yesterday was lovely - quite warm in the sunshine. The polytunnel was scorchio when I went in. Today is as warm 9ºC but feels colder as the wind is up and it's unbroken grey cloud. They're threatening more snow at the weekend :(

The sheep are leaving the maternity ward and coming back with the little lambs - far too cute!

Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: mumofstig on March 14, 2018, 09:28
Yesterday was horrible, cold, grey and drizzly - this morning is at least starting warmer at 9C and with some sunny bits  :D It's also quite breezy, so maybe not feeling as warm on the allotment, as it does in the shelter of the garden.
Perhaps I should just hide in one of the greenhouses with my cuppa and a book  :lol:
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Eblana on March 14, 2018, 09:46
Lashing rain and gale force winds.  Thankfully I got two days of work done up at the plot before this started.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: New shoot on March 17, 2018, 08:02
We had a lovely spring like day yesterday, but today it is cold, blowy and there are some snowflakes drifting down  :(
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: mumofstig on March 17, 2018, 08:37
We had a lovely spring like day yesterday, but today it is cold, blowy and there are some snowflakes drifting down  :(
Exactly the same here  :(
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: John on March 17, 2018, 09:56
It's bright but it's been a very windy night and it's cold - just over 2ºC at the moment. Thank goodness Calor delivered this morning - we ran out of gas yesterday so no central heating or hot water from tap and shower. The house is beginning to warm up but these thick stone walls take their time.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Eblana on March 17, 2018, 10:02
Stormy, overcast and very cold.  St Patrick's Day which is the traditional day here for spud planting but I don't think there will be many following that tradition this year.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: greenjay on March 17, 2018, 10:58
everything has got a covering of snow and the wind is blowing it about. cold.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: New shoot on March 17, 2018, 11:06
we ran out of gas yesterday so no central heating or hot water from tap and shower.

That is no joke  :ohmy:  Thank goodness your delivery turned up today  :)

We have now been upgraded (downgraded  :unsure:) from light snow showers this morning to potentially heavy ones all day and overnight.  I guess you get to share the joy later as the front moves across the country  ::)

Its not sticking on the roads here and seems mainly light blow about snow so far.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: JayG on March 17, 2018, 11:50
Still just below zero here, with a 'feels like' of -9.2C in the strong breeze.  :ohmy:

Sunshine and snow showers - we're still in an amber warning zone for snow, and I can see the showers racing across Europe towards this area on the rain radar. Whether they actually amount to anything remains to be seen...
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Goosegirl on March 17, 2018, 14:47
Lovely sunny day but .. occasional flurries of fat snowflakes with a very strong easterly wind.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: John on March 17, 2018, 16:19
We're getting light snow showers now - temperature's fallen to just over freezing and down to 8 in the polytunnel when I gave in and headed back for hot drink. Trimming leeks in the snow isn't much fun.. should have done them earlier.
It's just brightened up again - really lovely blue sky with fluffy clouds scudding across :)
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: John on March 17, 2018, 19:15
Spoke too soon - just before dark it came back with a vengeance. Poor little lambs all huddled up with their mums.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: New shoot on March 17, 2018, 19:37
We have had showers of snow all day that have come to nothing, but in the last hour or so the flakes have got larger and its starting to stick in the gardens at least.

My house guest is unimpressed and has taken refuge under the duvet. He does have comfort down to a fine art.  Get off the sofa to go and do something, he nicks your warm spot and is out cold by the time you are back  ::)  :lol:

 
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Plot 1 Problems on March 17, 2018, 19:50
Cold and worse with the wind. Emergency brandy procured for late night consideration.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: robinahood on March 18, 2018, 06:05
We have a thick blanket of snow, the most we have had this winter.... Er. Spring! 
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: New shoot on March 18, 2018, 07:56
We have had a fair bit of snow overnight.  Not as deep as a couple of weeks ago, but a decent covering.  It is wet and slushy underneath though.  Last time it was dry powdery stuff. 
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: wighty on March 18, 2018, 08:05
Even we've got it again.  Woke up to about two inches, nobody has driven down our road yet and it looks lovely.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: JayG on March 18, 2018, 08:33
Bit hard to tell the level depth of snow since yesterday because it's been blowing about so much - in places it's a foot deep on my street and in my garden.

Currently -2.9C with a 'high' of -1C forecast today, so neither it nor I will be shifting much today!

Tomorrow forecast to be much milder - hope so, it's all very pretty, but...
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: mumofstig on March 18, 2018, 08:43
It's hovering around -1C now (same overnight) The sky looks full of snow, but none falling yet and the wind has dropped. It's that calm before the storm feeling, even the birds have been quiet this morning  :unsure:
If it does start again it looks as if we'll get a good covering, to add to yesterday's sprinkling.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: LILLILEAF on March 18, 2018, 08:57
We had snow over night,snow on Anglesey :ohmy:,whats happening 2nd time this winter,does look nice glad I don't have any reason to go out in the car.Take care if you have.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: DD. on March 18, 2018, 09:31
'Nuff said.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Eblana on March 18, 2018, 10:10
-3 and a good covering of snow.  Still snowing.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: snowdrops on March 18, 2018, 10:17
I’m away in N.Ireland & it’s blowing like there’s no tomorrow, at least it’s stopped raining, it rained for 2 1/2 days solid- Wednesday,Thursday /Friday . Light sprinkle of snow but it’s all blown away,goodness knows who ended up with it. Can hardly stand up outside.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: John on March 18, 2018, 10:20
Just below freezing but bitter in the wind - 'feels like' is -9º C
Tried to get a shot of the cheeky seagull eating the sheep nuts but he flew off (camera shy?).
Very dry snow, blowing around.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: John on March 21, 2018, 18:21
Well there's no snow to be seen here even in the shadows and it's actually warming up, hit 9 degrees at one point. Little rain but not enough to worry about.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Plot 1 Problems on March 21, 2018, 20:15
Suprisingly spring-like today. Gorunds is even starting to dry a bit too.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Eblana on March 24, 2018, 13:36
Beautiful sunny day here.  Garden looks great.  Hopefully the plot will have dried out a bit by the time I get up there tomorrow
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: AlaninCarlisle on March 24, 2018, 21:12
Spring here too today. Spent the entire day outdoors and cut the lawns, planted onion sets, tilled the rest of the beds and was generally in Seventh Heaven. A couple of stiff nightcaps and a good night's sleep beckon for later
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Plot 1 Problems on March 24, 2018, 23:09
Grey and vaguely chilly here. Had a great time with the sprog and some friends though down the park, so it was a good day all the same.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: John on March 25, 2018, 09:13
I'd be singing 'Oh what a beautiful morning' if I wasn't missing an hour's sleep :)
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: AlaninCarlisle on March 25, 2018, 09:50
Beautiful sunny morning here too
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: mumofstig on March 25, 2018, 10:41
It's calm, grey and 9C, with an overnight low of 5.5C (in the greenhouse).
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Eblana on March 25, 2018, 11:03
Beautiful sunny morning.  Down the plot early this morning to get stuck in
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: New shoot on March 25, 2018, 17:41
Fairly grey here as well, but dry and mild, so I'll take that  :) 
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: snowdrops on March 25, 2018, 21:11
Lovely & sunny, even sat outside for my lunch
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Plot 1 Problems on March 25, 2018, 21:21
Lovely Spring day, calm and bright. Had a couple of the hours up at the plot with the sprog.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: mumofstig on March 26, 2018, 09:13
4C overnight in the greenhouse 9C now, as I took the seedlings out for the extra light. The sky is grey with a few pale blue patches and it is calm.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: snowdrops on March 26, 2018, 17:43
Another sunny morning & still nice enough to take a bowl of soup out for lunch. Clouded over then & later a few spots of rain, turning chilly
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Eblana on March 27, 2018, 09:57
Overcast and a little cooler today.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: snowdrops on March 27, 2018, 10:23
Raining & breezy today, I’ll have to do the ironing then 😥
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: New shoot on March 30, 2018, 15:46
Wet, damp, drippy, grey and waterlogged .  Its been raining all day and doesn't look like stopping any time soon  ::)
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Plot 1 Problems on March 30, 2018, 17:20
Wet, damp, drippy, grey and waterlogged .  Its been raining all day and doesn't look like stopping any time soon  ::)

Ditto :(
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Longshanks on March 30, 2018, 18:52
Same again. Depressing.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: wighty on March 30, 2018, 20:07
Same here, we have been planning all week to finish off repairing the fence panels that got taken out in the snow.  I've been sat in the greenhouse  painting them and the trellis to go on the top each day.  Mind you with us both having the lergy I don't think we would actually have done very much.  We're both on antibiotics for a chest infection and it's as much as we can do to get up to the end of the garden let alone do anything!
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: JayG on March 31, 2018, 09:55
Was pouring with rain when I went to bed, and still at it when I got up this morning - well over an inch and currently just 3.4C with a 'feels-like' of -2.5C.

I feel sorry for working people and families who were looking forward to their Easter break and hoping to get out and about in a bit of warm sunshine.  :nowink:
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: mumofstig on March 31, 2018, 09:59
Wet, damp, drippy, grey and waterlogged .  Its been raining all day and doesn't look like stopping any time soon  ::)
Yes, and the same again today :( *sigh*
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: snowdrops on March 31, 2018, 10:23
Wet & cold, nothing for it but I’ll just have to go & get some retail therapy 😂
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: John on March 31, 2018, 14:45
It's a bitter wind which makes it feel a lot colder than the mercury's 6ºC - double that in the polytunnel but not really comfortable even with a jacket and hat when you've got a cold.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: robinahood on March 31, 2018, 16:34
I am at Mums in Yorkshire Dales. I think the best work to describe it would be raw. Wet and cold that penetrates and drains your energy. Please, bring Spring soon.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Plot 1 Problems on March 31, 2018, 17:13
Grey and cold, continuing the theme of a rubbish start to Spring.

We demand some sunshine!
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: New shoot on March 31, 2018, 20:24
We demand some sunshine!

Yup I'm in.  You do the placards and I'll rally the troops  :lol:

I'll settle for just not wet tomorrow, so I can at least get something done  ::)
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: wighty on March 31, 2018, 22:30
According to the forecast, tomorrow is supposed to be the best day of the weekend with bad weather again on Monday (snow has even been mentioned).  I really want to get on and the garden is looking such a mess that it is beginning to get me down.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Eblana on April 01, 2018, 10:25
Yesterday was beautiful warm and sunny but it is chucking down rain dull and cloudy today. I am away for Easter  and had hoped to go site seeing today instead I am on here😆😆
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: mumofstig on April 01, 2018, 11:07
Just another grey, drizzly day, 6C - it is getting to the stage when anything else is a surprise  ::)
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: New shoot on April 01, 2018, 16:34
It has been dry here.  We did have some sunny breaks earlier, but it has been pretty grey all afternoon.  Not all that warm tbh, but it is OK if you are moving and working.

Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: John on April 01, 2018, 19:14
Not been too bad a day, little chilly when the wind gets up. Set the girls to work in the veg garden. Very Easter with the daffs in the border :)
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: robinahood on April 02, 2018, 08:40
Snowing and settling here in North Yorkshire, but due to turn milder, hopefully!!
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: JayG on April 02, 2018, 08:46
Pic shows the view from my living room window about 10 minutes ago - supposed to turn to rain later and be very mild tomorrow, which would be really nice yes please thank you.  ::)
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: snowdrops on April 02, 2018, 08:58
Pic shows the view from my living room window about 10 minutes ago - supposed to turn to rain later and be very mild tomorrow, which would be really nice yes please thank you.  ::)

Oh no Jay, no gardening for you then.
We’ve just got heavy rain, no cleaning the greenhouse for me!
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: John on April 02, 2018, 09:03
Wet trending to very wet, followed by more wet here and temperatures around 5 - but no snow :)
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: LILLILEAF on April 02, 2018, 09:06
Its the usual rain rain and more rein :(well it is Wales,well known for plenty of rain,its good for the spuds.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Silva on April 02, 2018, 09:41
Heard heavy rain all night and it's still going...no snow as I can tell. Miserable stuff!
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: New shoot on April 02, 2018, 10:56
We had heavy rain overnight. Its just damp and drippy with outbursts of rain now.   
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Plot 1 Problems on April 02, 2018, 13:30
We had heavy rain overnight. Its just damp and drippy with outbursts of rain now.

Same, heavy rain all night and now it's just damp. Sun is trying to appear, but not doing all that well.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: mumofstig on April 02, 2018, 14:19
Same, heavy rain all night and now it's just damp. Sun is trying to appear, but not doing all that well.
  Perzactly the same here  ::)
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Goosegirl on April 02, 2018, 14:47
It's wet here and the very strong winds nearly blew me off my feet!
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: New shoot on April 05, 2018, 08:28
Blue sky and sunshine  :ohmy:  It's a bit nippy, but who cares  :D
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: mumofstig on April 05, 2018, 09:37
Blue sky and sunshine  :ohmy:  It's a bit nippy, but who cares  :D
I do!

MetO are forecasting a high of 10C, in the SUN that will be nice, but the BBC's more optimistic 11/12C would be even better, wouldn't it?  :lol:
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Plot 1 Problems on April 05, 2018, 10:25
Sunny and warm. I'm in shock  :ohmy:
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: snowdrops on April 05, 2018, 12:20
Lovely sunshine now although there was a frost this morning, I had to de-ice the car windscreen.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: New shoot on April 06, 2018, 10:15
Blue sky and sunshine  :ohmy:  It's a bit nippy, but who cares  :D
I do!

MetO are forecasting a high of 10C, in the SUN that will be nice, but the BBC's more optimistic 11/12C would be even better, wouldn't it?  :lol:

I was so happy to see some sunshine, I was undaunted by a chilly start   ;)

We got 12C in the afternoon  :tongue2:  :lol:
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: mumofstig on April 06, 2018, 11:00
Yes, yesterday was fairly calm, warmish and sunny  :lol:
Today we're back to light cloud, and the chill easterly/S Easterly wind is back to spoil things *justsaying*
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: snowdrops on April 06, 2018, 21:54
Another nice day, put the seedlings outside for a bit of fresh air (it was too hot in the conservatory for them).
Shame I’d got a job on that stopped me getting out to join them ☹️
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: mumofstig on April 07, 2018, 07:49
Thermometer showing low of 7.5C in the greenhouse overnight and 11C now, with thick cloud and light rain. No allotment today then  :(
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: New shoot on April 07, 2018, 09:03
Grey here, but no rain yet.   I'm not sure about the plot, but I might go play in the greenhouse if all else fails  :)
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Christine on April 07, 2018, 15:02
It's the monsoon season again today.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: mumofstig on April 07, 2018, 15:33
Thermometer showing low of 7.5C in the greenhouse overnight and 11C now, with thick cloud and light rain. No allotment today then  :(
Glorious sunshine since lunchtime, so did get to play on the plot  :D Now 16C.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: New shoot on April 08, 2018, 09:09
Glorious sunshine since lunchtime, so did get to play on the plot  :D Now 16C.

We ended up with sunny spells, but it was warm and dry so I did the same  :D  Bit damp and grey here today so far.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: mumofstig on April 08, 2018, 09:19
We had more rain overnight, still drizzly and grey now,  9C overnight and 10.5C now. Temperatures good but rain not so, there's no wind to move it, so have to be greenhouse rearranging or even housework  :ohmy: today  :D

It stopped drizzling mid morning and I managed a couple of hours on the plot after all :)
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: snowdrops on April 08, 2018, 12:03
Just started raining here as promised, could cope with that but now it’s promised for tomorrow too, & I was really hoping to get out & empty the greenhouse & clean it inside & out, then I feel I can make a proper start on seed sowing. I might have to resort to doing the ironing again 🤨
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: mumofstig on April 09, 2018, 09:00
9C grey and misty, with fine drizzle - another greenhouse day, by the looks of things  ::)
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: New shoot on April 09, 2018, 12:24
Grey here as well but with more substantial rain  ::)
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: JayG on April 09, 2018, 12:39
Getting hazy here now after a lovely morning - should get a couple of hours in the garden before rain stops play.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Pescador on April 09, 2018, 15:34
Beautiful bright start to the day in South Wales. Shirt sleeves by 10 o'clock. Then about 1pm temp plummeted and some very light rain started. Hasn't developed into anything more as yet!
Managed to get my rhubarb and gooseberries planted, so the new plot is starting to leek a bit more loved  now.
 
(Apologies for quality of photo, I'll take my camera in future and not rely on my phone!)
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: John on April 10, 2018, 11:38
A grey day here, light rain. Not pouring, just enough to put you off going out in it :(
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: AlaninCarlisle on April 10, 2018, 17:31
Dismal; thick cloud, cool and rained most of the day
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: robinahood on April 10, 2018, 17:47
Foggy this morning, foggy tonight. Cold.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Plot 1 Problems on April 10, 2018, 18:44
Grim, grey and cool.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: JayG on April 11, 2018, 14:16
Lousy yesterday, lousy today, and guess what they're forecasting for tomorrow?  ::)

A less than impressive 5.3C here at the moment, with so much mist it's hard to tell if it's actually raining or not (it might just as well be.)  :(
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: snowdrops on April 11, 2018, 14:25
Horrible, damp & cold, so much so I think I might need to put the heating on soon.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: mumofstig on April 11, 2018, 16:41
My heating still comes on for a few hours in the morning and evening - I just turn it off if it's warm enough.

Needed it this morning, not really because it is cold but it just feels so damp  :( Couple of hours of brightness this afternoon so temp went up to 12C (oh wow!  ::) ) back down to 9.5C again now  *sigh*

Still heatwave next week - if you believe it  :lol: :lol: :lol:
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Plot 1 Problems on April 11, 2018, 20:14
One word - rubbish.

Fed up now.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: mumofstig on April 12, 2018, 07:54
Grey and miserable, again.
8.5C overnight in the greenhouse, 9C now and it's forecast to stay much the same all day, with a little rain added to the mix for this afternoon   :(  :(  :(
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: snowdrops on April 12, 2018, 08:24
The same as yesterday if not worse, yesterday evening I was out at a do & no end of us where saying it was like a November night & this morning looks even worse. No playing in the garden again. Really might have to bite the bullet & get sowing seeds regardless.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: New shoot on April 12, 2018, 09:43
Overcast here, but dry.


Still heatwave next week - if you believe it  :lol: :lol: :lol:

Oh, I soooooo want to believe  :lol:
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Tenhens on April 12, 2018, 14:16
Have just been to our local garden centre for lunch ( Beef stew!!) looking out over lots of pretty plants , thoroughly miserable outside , damp , misty , cold and windy.  Looking forward to the improvement predicted for the weekend.
Plenty to get stuck into outside. Please hurry up, Mr Sunshine!!
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: mumofstig on April 13, 2018, 09:41
Grey and miserable, again.
8.5C overnight in the greenhouse, 9C now and it's forecast to stay much the same all day, with a little rain added to the mix for this afternoon   :(  :(  :(

Guess what? After more rain overnight - exactly the same again for today  :( and  :( and even more  :(
Is this going to be a year without a summer? There have been some in the past......
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: John on April 13, 2018, 11:07
It started well here yesterday but gradually got worse. Today it's drizzling, damp, grey and cold :(
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Eblana on April 13, 2018, 11:14
Cold and overcast. 
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: New shoot on April 13, 2018, 11:39
Cold and overcast.

Same here ... sigh  ::)
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Plot 1 Problems on April 16, 2018, 09:02
Bright sunshine! And I have a pass to go to the allotment today, happy days :D
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: mumofstig on April 16, 2018, 09:22
8C overnight in the greenhouse 12C now, quite breezy - so off to the allotment in a bit  :D Lots of catching up to do  ;)
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Eblana on April 16, 2018, 09:27
Nice and sunny here.  Going to work in garden as the allotment was very very wet on Saturday and it rained again yesterday so it will take a couple of dry days before it will be dry enough to do anything on the plot.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: John on April 17, 2018, 11:49
What a storm last night - the cats were terrified by the ghost cat coming through the cat flap every few minutes. Crashing and banging all night as things normally earthbound took up flying! I was dreading going around to the greenhouse but happily it seems to be in one piece.
Calmer now but pouring with rain :(
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: mumofstig on April 17, 2018, 13:11
The gloom of earlier has been blown away, as has anything else not fixed down  ::)

So bright sunny patches and 28mph gusts  ::)

Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: snowdrops on April 17, 2018, 13:14
The gloom of earlier has been blown away, as has anything else not fixed down  ::)

So bright sunny patches and 28mph gusts  ::)

Much the same here, except it’s turned to quite dark grey cloud with no breaks in it. Been out to repeg a towel on the line & it’s only been there 1/2 an hour!
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: John on April 17, 2018, 13:22
So bright sunny patches and 28mph gusts  ::)

Luxury!  :D
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: John on April 19, 2018, 10:57
Sunny & warm - positively hot down by the coast. A little breezy but not unpleasant  :D :D :D
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: chillimummy on April 19, 2018, 11:03
Another sunny and hot day here the same as yesterday.
Off to plot again soon and so glad yesterday and today are my days off work  :)
Sun cream today as have one sunburnt arm from yesterday strangely  :unsure:
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Plot 1 Problems on April 19, 2018, 11:11
Sunscreen here too, I have a nice sore and red neck as a reminder from yesterday...
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: chillimummy on April 19, 2018, 11:17
Sunscreen here too, I have a nice sore and red neck as a reminder from yesterday...
Think after all the bad weather, like you, I didn't really expect the day to be so hot  :lol: 
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: snowdrops on April 19, 2018, 18:06
Wall to wall sunshine & heat today 🌞🌞🌞
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Christine on April 20, 2018, 15:43
Too darned hot yesterday - just about bearable today.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: snowdrops on April 20, 2018, 15:45
Another sunny day but a bit cooler due to the breeze
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Aunt Sally on April 20, 2018, 16:45
Blistering again today. 29 degrees in the shade in my garden today  :ohmy:
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: mumofstig on April 20, 2018, 17:14
Blistering again today. 29 degrees in the shade in my garden today  :ohmy:
:ohmy: I thought it was hot enough here at 26C  ::)
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: John on April 22, 2018, 10:01
After 2 lovely days here, we're back to normal :(  Cool, grey and drizzling
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: mumofstig on April 22, 2018, 11:06
A nice sunny day here with a slight breeze, so not too hot 20C  8)
My washing is drying nicely :)
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Plot 1 Problems on April 22, 2018, 11:33
Breezy, cool and pleasant. Sadly I've been press ganged into doing the shopping this afternoon so no plot time until tonight  >:(
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: John on April 25, 2018, 08:35
Yesterday it rained all day but today seems to have started quite well. Sunny spells - threatening rain late afternoon.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: mumofstig on April 25, 2018, 08:47
Cloudy bits and blue bits, but not that warm 12C - typical April weather by the looks of it  :)
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: JayG on April 25, 2018, 11:41
Sunshine and occasional showers (what used to be called classic April weather which we often seem to get all summer.)

Only 11C and quite breezy, so T-shirt weather (underneath 2 more layers of clothing!  ;))
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Plot 1 Problems on April 25, 2018, 16:18
Sunny, then soggy, then sunny, then soggy, then....

You get the idea.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: robinahood on April 25, 2018, 17:55
More like Spring, April showers and windy, then warm sunshine.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: mumofstig on April 26, 2018, 08:23
Low of 6C overnight in the greenhouse (good job I mistrusted the MetO's forecast of 10C and brought the peppers and chillis indoors  ::) ) just risen to 10C in the sunshine and there isn't much breeze today.

Oh just noticed the lilac flowers have opened today, I must go and cut some :)
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Footy Man on April 26, 2018, 19:10
Rain first thing then got better. I could have gone to allotment and finished of planting my potatoes but it was a bit to wet. I'll try again tomorrow.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Plot 1 Problems on April 26, 2018, 19:36
Tunnel went down to 4.9c last night, but no harm done, soon back to 30+ once then sun came out!
Warm in the sun apart froma chilly breeze that occasionally whipped up.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: John on April 26, 2018, 20:46
Well it didn't rain at least. A few sunny spells but mainly heavy cloud threatening to rain and a real chill in the wind. Got far less done than I hoped to but at least I got some things done outside.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Footy Man on April 27, 2018, 15:24
Went to the allotment this morning, just got started and the rain hammered down, never
stopped all day. There's always tomorrow
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Plot 1 Problems on April 27, 2018, 16:05
Cold and raining. Even the heating has kicked back on, which offends my inner miser >:(
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: mumofstig on April 27, 2018, 16:15
Cold and wet here as well and for us here in the SE,  it is due to get worse over the weekend and into Monday. MetO have issued warnings  :ohmy:
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Valid from 2100 BST on Sun 29 April to 2359 BST on Mon 30 April

Headline: Heavy rain is likely to affect much of eastern, southeastern and central England on Sunday night and Monday along with strong winds.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: snowdrops on April 27, 2018, 21:45
Well it’s persisted it down all day which made collecting a load of manure fun! Lol at least it was all bagged up ready
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: John on April 28, 2018, 09:46
Sunshine, cloudy, sunny and repeat here :) Plus the weather for the next 5 days is set fair with the only rain at night. Tomorrow is supposed to be sunny all day. It will be great if just once the forecast is right.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Plot 1 Problems on April 28, 2018, 10:26
Raining again. It's times like this I'm grateful for deciding to use raised beds as the ground is waterlogged again.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: John on April 29, 2018, 20:30
Eat your heart out, England - this is our sunset  :tongue2:
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: JayG on May 02, 2018, 11:48
Just starting to brighten up after an extremely wet morning (11mm.)

Only 8C though, so I'm very much looking forward towards the weekend when it's supposed to be getting warmer.  :)
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: mumofstig on May 02, 2018, 12:44
Only 10C again atm, and very windy -will have to bring all the tender stuff back in again at teatime as minimum of 1C is forecast for tonight :ohmy:
C/heating's back on again *sigh* God only knows what the energy direct debit will be when it is balanced up in July  ::) Ho hum!
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: JayG on May 07, 2018, 15:42
Official shade temperature here (probably) peaked at 26C (79F) about 20 minutes ago, Phew!

Unlikely that's the highest in the country, but it's more than enough to send me back indoors (takes me some time to acclimatise to high temperatures, although it rarely lasts long enough to actually achieve that!)
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: snowdrops on May 07, 2018, 17:00
El scorchio , el scorchio here in Leicestershire. Too hot to do much.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Plot 1 Problems on May 07, 2018, 17:30
Same as others, hot, hot, hot here. Went to a school fete today but ended up leaving early as the sprog was getting too grumpy in the sun.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: John on May 07, 2018, 20:28
I got sunburnt yesterday and today was hot but the sun not as strong (now I've found the factor 20) - didn't get much done though been playing at being a zombie all day.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: AlaninCarlisle on May 07, 2018, 20:39
In a word, idyllic. Just right at about 20C, no wind and clear blue sky since dawn. All change back to Atlantic weather from tomorrow
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: New shoot on May 07, 2018, 20:42
didn't get much done though been playing at being a zombie all day.

 ???  Any reason or just missing The Walking Dead since the latest run finished  :lol:

Blazing sunshine here and really hot all day.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: John on May 07, 2018, 21:51

 ???  Any reason or just missing The Walking Dead since the latest run finished  :lol:


Lack of sleep doesn't help - just going to bed when the cats brought in a live rabbit. Much chasing and it vanished somewhere... have another drink (tea) to calm down and then head for bed again.. notice the cats are all staring at a chair in the lounge. A mouse appeared and a fine old chase ensued again. Finally got to bed at 3 am. Would have slept in but lay there thinking about strong sunshine and polytunnel so ended up with 4 hours sleep.  It's a grand life if you don't weaken.  :D
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: DanielCoffey on May 07, 2018, 22:47
It was 26C indoors in South Ayrshire today, a little cooler outdoors but we have the added complication that today has marked a huge spike in the mosquito numbers.

I made the mistake of leaving the windows open till 6pm and have spent the past few hours patrolling the rooms looking for the devils! The outsides of the windows are still heaving with hundreds of them. It must be a tough life being a lady mosquito because the males form crawling groups all over her fighting to be the lucky lad. Even if the currently lucky lad is "busy" there are half a dozen others who are trying to knock him off his perch.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Eblana on May 08, 2018, 09:38
Glorious sunshine all weekend but decidedly cooler this morning and we have had a rain shower as well.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: John on May 08, 2018, 11:14
Cool here too and rain due in shortly arriving now. Oh well, time to put the T shirts away for next year :)
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Pescador on May 08, 2018, 13:07
This time yesterday it was 25C here in Pontyclun, today 14C, so I'm busy transplanting some brassicas ready for tomorrows showers!
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: John on May 11, 2018, 11:03
Heavy grey cloud today and quite windy - due to get heavy rain in a bit but then it seems we might have some nice weather for a while, which is great as there's loads to do outside.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: LILLILEAF on May 14, 2018, 05:54
This morning is beautiful blue skies,a slight breeze and best of all its dry :)sad thing its monday >:( and even worse i have to go to work :mad:and be stuck in a cold shed sharpening blades all day.
 hopfully it will still be nice when i get home that will make me happy :D.
Have a good day every one.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: mumofstig on May 14, 2018, 07:58
There's a light grey sky with some very pale blue patches and the trees are barely moving.
A low of 7C in the greenhouse overnight and 11C now, when I opened the greenhouses to check the temps. I noticed one of my cucumbers is now just a stalk  *sigh* good job I have a few spares (and plenty of the blue pellets of doom)!
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: snowdrops on May 14, 2018, 13:17
Lovely warm sunshine here with a good breeze, 3 loads of washing should be dry in no time
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: mumofstig on May 16, 2018, 08:09
It was down to 7C in the greenhouse last night, 13C now outside. It's grey and breezy(from the North/NE) with spits n spots of rain *sigh*
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: John on May 17, 2018, 10:21
Sunny, yesterday my life was cold and grey.. but today it's sunshine all the way and reasonably warm
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Plot 1 Problems on May 17, 2018, 11:39
Sunny with a slightly cool breeze. Time to get oustside and garden!
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: JayG on May 23, 2018, 10:28
Cloudy and disappointingly cool at 12C with a north-easterly breeze, although like yesterday it should brighten up later - no respite from the watering though unless Friday brings the forecast heavy rain and possibly thunderstorms...
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Plot 1 Problems on May 23, 2018, 11:22
Same here JayG, slightly cooler today, but having to water a lot at the moment, especially as I'm watching other people's plots for them while they're on holiday.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: AlaninCarlisle on May 23, 2018, 19:47
20C, sunny, calm and a glorious day. We need some (overnight!) rain
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: New shoot on May 24, 2018, 08:13
We need some (overnight!) rain

We got some - lots and lots of it in fact.  It was hammering down so hard it woke me a couple of times.  Pretty grey and drippy out there at the moment, but I'm sure the plot and garden loved it :)
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: JayG on May 25, 2018, 09:32
Well, it's raining at last but not very convincingly (3mm so far.)

Looking at the rain radar I'm not at all sure we're going to get the deluge forecast for today.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: mumofstig on May 25, 2018, 12:10
Grey here and everything is wet from last night's downpour. Surprisingly warm @ 18C considering there is no sun.  I might even be able to dig up the remaining parsnips soon, with the rain, hopefully, softening the concrete soil :)
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: mumofstig on May 26, 2018, 15:32
The overnight 'low' was 15C :D  So warn and sunny from early this morning 24C now, but 39C in the greenhouse  8)
Still waiting for a thunderstorm  :lol:
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Plot 1 Problems on May 26, 2018, 16:00
Tipped it down again this morning but now it's very hot and sunny.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: mumofstig on May 27, 2018, 17:40
Couple of cracking storms overnight, I got up to watch the 2nd one  :D and although everything had a soaking some plants are still wilting in the heat 27C now  8)
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: robinahood on May 27, 2018, 18:23
We've had a couple of drops of rain despite thunderstorms and rain being forecast since yesterday. We now have an amber warning.  Hurry up, rain!
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: wighty on May 27, 2018, 20:09
I'd only been in bed half an hour when it all 'kicked off'  sheet lightening  and pouring rain.  Going on the interference on Sky this evening we are in for something similar.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: snowdrops on May 27, 2018, 21:39
Fantastic storm here in the early hours of the morning with a reall good downpour. Very warm & muggy today with some sunshine. Rumbles of thunder started off about 3p.m. Followed by more rain & then some lightening.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: JayG on May 28, 2018, 07:40
Met office clearly couldn't make up their minds - no rain in the forecast but a yellow warning for storms just to cover their nervous behinds!  :lol:

Not actually had a drop of rain here, either yesterday or overnight.  :nowink:
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: New shoot on May 28, 2018, 08:25
We completely dodged the storms yesterday despite them being forecast for all day and night, with weather warnings.  There was cloud at times, but never enough to do anything. 

Its a bit grey this morning but still very warm and humid.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Plot 1 Problems on May 28, 2018, 09:07
Another storm dodger here! Had the odd distant rumble of thunder but that was it.
Very muggy, grey and warm this morning, my idea of hell.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: AlaninCarlisle on May 29, 2018, 21:02
Bone dry, lawns are browning. Sunny, breezy and a bit cooler than of late. We need some of the downpours that you are getting further south
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: John on May 30, 2018, 00:01
Its been roasting here today - yesterday's threatened thunderstorm didn't thunder and hardly filled a teacup!
The night temps are way up too - currently 15ºC
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: mumofstig on May 30, 2018, 09:46
Another night of thunderstorms so everything sodden here, grey, calm and 16C - perfect weather for blight and weeds  :ohmy:
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Plot 1 Problems on May 30, 2018, 10:01
Tipping it down here, scuppering my plans to have a bonfire at the plot. Judging for the local allotment awards is coming up soon and I've still got a lot of tidying to do.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: JayG on May 30, 2018, 10:52
Very dull and misty start, and just had a downpour of 7mm in half an hour, which will be gratefully received by the garden but not good news for today's plans (hedge trimming - a job I hate but am now at the limbo dancing along the side paths stage, which is not good news at my age!  :wacko:)
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: John on May 30, 2018, 11:40
Warm enough for a T shirt but cloudy enough to make the polytunnel inhabitable :)

Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: John on June 03, 2018, 00:09
Mainly cloudy but patches of lovely sunshine. Wondering if I should buy some greenhouse shading.. if I do then we're bound to have rain for the rest of the year... if I don't the toms will be cooked on the vine.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: snowdrops on June 04, 2018, 15:58
Has been a lovely sunny day here in Dartmouth, a trip to the beach at Blackpool sands proved too hot for hubby & I. So we retreated to the cool of our holiday house. It’s now clouded over & cooled down & is forecast light showers
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: mumofstig on June 05, 2018, 08:09
Grey and feeling quite cool, 12C with a NE breeze - after the last few days, that's a bit of a shock to the system; for the plants too I should think  ???
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Plot 1 Problems on June 05, 2018, 10:41
Yep Mum, put a hoodie on to take the sprog to school and it still felt a bit nippy, big shock after the last few days.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Goosegirl on June 07, 2018, 14:00
Oooh! We've had no rain for yonks, the ground is dry as a bone, and it's also jolly hot but there is a little cooling breeze today.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: AlaninCarlisle on June 14, 2018, 11:02
Storm Hector has brought damaging winds but none of the promised rain. Lawns are looking really parched, made worse by all the leaf-litter blown off the trees
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Plot 1 Problems on June 14, 2018, 16:25
Sunny and still dry. gentle breeze, nothing like it is up North.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: John on June 14, 2018, 17:43
We had a bit of rain last night but the winds were far stronger than expected. Really not a happy chappy today, the mini polytunnel flew about 50 yards, new brassica cage damaged by it and the wall damaged as well. I was ready to put the place on the market this morning.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: New shoot on June 17, 2018, 08:41
We have had a bit of rain overnight and earlier on this morning.  Its cool and cloudy now.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: mumofstig on June 17, 2018, 08:58
Low of 13C in the greenhouse and 15C now, cloudy and it's been spitting on and off for the last half hour. We badly need rain, so wish it would just get on with it  ::)
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: John on June 17, 2018, 11:51
Chilly and drizzle. Could do with a good downpour for the ground but I suppose we have to take what we're given.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: JayG on June 19, 2018, 09:31
Bit drizzly here in our holiday cottage in Norfolk - enough to make planning a day out tricky, but not enough to do any good (there's a huge field of broad beans just down the road from here that look as if they could do with a drink.) More problematic weather on the way after tomorrow (sunny but cold - weird!)
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: mumofstig on June 19, 2018, 10:17
Grey and drizzle here as well, it is supposed to brighten up later, just like yesterday  ::)
I wish it would rain properly and be done with it, these drizzly bits just dry up as soon as the sun comes out.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Lardman on June 20, 2018, 18:33
Overcast and muggy but the forecast rain didn't show up again  :mad:  It's oh so dry out there and nothing but 30 degree heat by the looks of next week  :ohmy:
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Plot 1 Problems on June 20, 2018, 22:05
Dry and muggy. Bored of having to water the plot so much now.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: snowdrops on June 21, 2018, 07:27
Dry & very blustery
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: mumofstig on June 21, 2018, 09:28
Much cooler this morning 14C and windy from NNE, more cloud than blue in the sky now. Rain on the way hopefully  :unsure:
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: John on June 21, 2018, 09:34
We've had rain, not a lot but enough to keep things going. It's cool now but the forecast is for lots of sun and getting warmer until next week where it's scorchio! Fast moving clouds but light blue patches peeking out :)
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Plot 1 Problems on June 21, 2018, 22:03
Still dry, warm in the sun right up until a gust of wind hits and makes it feel like early March.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: mumofstig on June 22, 2018, 10:35
Down to 9C overnight, sunny and warming up fast (19C) now that horrible wind has gone  8)
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Goosegirl on June 22, 2018, 12:20
Blue skies with some light wispy clouds and a little cooling breeze. Not had any decent rain for weeks and weeks so everything is very dry.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: JayG on June 22, 2018, 18:25
Bit chilly on our 2 hour cruise on the Wroxham Broads yesterday, but much warmer than forecast today in Sheringham and Cley. Been a good week - back to Sheffield tomorrow and a good deal of watering to do by all accounts, despite a friend's report that the automatic watering system seems to still be working for the GH and a few other outdoor plants.  :unsure:
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: John on June 27, 2018, 09:08
It's turning into 1976 out there - solid sunshine all the way. If it goes on much longer I'll have to get the aircon fixed on the car, if that doesn't cause the weather to break then I don't know what will! :)
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: John on June 27, 2018, 23:13
It hit 28 here today, 32 in Porthmadog which is just down the road from us. Everything is parched to say the least. I just popped out to the greenhouse - it's 11 pm and the vents are fully open as are the doors: it's 22 C in there!!

Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: New shoot on June 28, 2018, 10:12
It's overcast and cooler here today so far.  The last couple of days have been bakingly hot and sticky, so its nice to have a respite  :)
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: mumofstig on June 28, 2018, 10:44
We've not got any clouds here, but we do have a quite strong NE breeze taking the edge off the heat, 19C (but MetO says it 'feels like' 16C) I'll find out when I finish my coffee and venture round to the plot  ;)
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Goosegirl on June 28, 2018, 12:48
Like an oven with a cooling fan on! Tell you what though, the slugs and snails aren't having a go at my hostas et al so that's good!
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: John on June 29, 2018, 09:45
33ºC in Porthmadog which is 15 miles from us, here it was a chilly 28ºC at 4pm yesterday! There's a 30% chance of an hour's light rain next Thursday. Even the BBC weatherman said it was Scorchio!
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Goosegirl on June 29, 2018, 13:38
It's too darned hot!! Thankfully we get the sea breezes during the day which helps but there's no sign of rain on the horizon.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: AlaninCarlisle on June 29, 2018, 17:42
I'm dreading the hosepipe ban that we know can't be too far down the line
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: John on June 29, 2018, 21:43
I'm dreading the hosepipe ban that we know can't be too far down the line
Already imposed on N Ireland. Hopefully we'll be OK in Wales - must have 122 years usage in stock :)
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: snowdrops on June 30, 2018, 07:58
‘Twas cloudy at 6a.m but the sun is out with a few clouds now, quite a heavy wind rattled the blinds all night & slammed the bedroom door shut! Still windy but that should keep it bearable. Off to the plot soon to sow some seeds before it gets too hot again & I wilt.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Lardman on June 30, 2018, 09:58
Grey and cloudy this morning and the wind made it almost chilly but that was 4 hours ago. Now it' still, sunny and the temperature is climbing rapidly. Every time I check the forecast the rain gets a day later  :ohmy:  :(  nothing till next Sunday now. I know you can't get sunshine out of a pipe but shortly we wont be able to get water out of one either.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: John on June 30, 2018, 10:21
The 30% chance of an hour of light rain on Thursday has vanished and the long range forecast is wall to wall sunshine. After doing nothing but moan about the rain here for 8 years I suppose I should just smile. Be careful what you wish for.

Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: mumofstig on June 30, 2018, 10:38
After doing nothing but moan about the rain here for 8 years I suppose I should just smile. Be careful what you wish for.

Chuckle! Another lovely sunny day here again 20C and it wasn't as cool first thing as the wind is now from the East rather than NE  8)
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Plot 1 Problems on June 30, 2018, 23:05
Hot. No Rain.

Getting trigger finger from having to water so much.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: New shoot on July 01, 2018, 19:35
Very humid and sticky here.  It feels like we need a storm (and some rain would be nice)  ::)
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: John on July 01, 2018, 22:02
We decided to have a BBQ for a change - arranged it for 7pm start so we wouldn't be roasting ourselves and blow me down, it clouded over and got breezy - almost chilly (relatively) for a bit. Once we finished around 9pm the clouds went away and it warmed up again.
Gorgeous evening - clouds in a blue sky underlit with pinks - mind you the dawn was wonderful too. I gave up trying to sleep because I was too hot at 4am and watched it until just after 5am when I finally went to dreamland for a bit.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Goosegirl on July 02, 2018, 11:35
Quite a cooling breeze here today with a few wispy clouds but it's still jolly hot.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: wapello on July 02, 2018, 21:18
  Here on the IOW  well my garden  it was 43 F, about 1 30 pm, just a tad  warm,,
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Lardman on July 04, 2018, 08:22
Bit fresher today, still blue sky, sunny and hot but not as oppressive as the last few days.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: mumofstig on July 04, 2018, 08:41
Mostly cloudy with sunny patches this morning, so feeling cool at only 17C  :D
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: John on July 04, 2018, 10:06
Mostly cloudy with sunny patches this morning, so feeling cool at only 17C  :D
Luxury! It was 18ºC at 1am here :(
Met office reckons it's going to be around 20º today.. we shall see
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: mrs bouquet on July 04, 2018, 12:00
A bit hazy here today, and the wind is not quite as ferocious as it has been.  Mrs Bouquet
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: JayG on July 04, 2018, 13:44
Forecast maximum of 23C here today. Hmm - it's already that and not much breeze either, so quite uncomfortable as far as I'm concerned.

Tomorrow is forecast 27C maximum but with a considerably stronger breeze, eventually from the NW - I guess what it will actually feel like will depend on whether you're catching the breeze or not... 8)
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Plot 1 Problems on July 04, 2018, 23:16
Hot. Again. No respite.

Sir, more rain please?
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: John on July 04, 2018, 23:28
Snowdonia - hot and dry. I must be in the twilight zone.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: John on July 05, 2018, 09:45
It's fantastic - cloudy, cool at a mere 20º and a really pleasant change. No rain though...

Forecast to return to normal sunshine around lunch time :)
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: mumofstig on July 05, 2018, 13:57
Cloudy but warm this morning, with very little breeze.
Twice the sky has darkened, I've heard thunder and there have been a few spits of rain, but never enough to even dampen the soil - most annoying  ::) It's still rumbling around now.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: snowdrops on July 05, 2018, 17:35
Was a bit cooler this morning but by mid afternoon we had to come inside with our little granddaughter as it got very hot & muggy, starting to feel as if we might. Be getting thundery weather but I don’t know if it’s forcast
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Lardman on July 09, 2018, 16:36
Im so excited - we're forecast light rain this evening  :D Good job too as it's been horrible all day. Not just hot but humid and very little breeze.

Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: mumofstig on July 09, 2018, 17:11
Although sunny it has been a little cooler today, which is nice, and we actually have some very dark clouds coming this way. Hopefully they'll give us a nice downpour before they go on their way. Fingers crossed now  ;)
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: John on July 09, 2018, 20:46
We had some clouds this morning and hoped but no rain... Plague of horse flies though who drove me indoors in the end.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Lardman on July 10, 2018, 10:07
The rain didn't show up  :( it's noticeably cooler today though. Grey sky, the occasional break for a bit of sun and a cool breeze. It feels more like British summer time  ::)
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Plot 1 Problems on July 12, 2018, 08:08
A strange meteorological event has occured. There appears to some kind of liquid, perhaps water, decending from the sky.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: New shoot on July 12, 2018, 08:21
Blue sky again here so far.  I'm hoping a similar event here over the next couple of days.  The forecast is saying we have a real chance of a shower, which will be our first rain for weeks.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: mumofstig on July 12, 2018, 09:11
Light cloud here and 16C, it seems weird that there is no sunshine  :wacko:
Supposedly a chance of a shower later, but the probability is < 10% so I'm not holding my breath  ::)
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Lardman on July 12, 2018, 09:58
We have Rain. Actually a very light drizzle, so light I didn't notice until I took Max out.  ::) but I'll take it, much fresher as a result. They have forecast real rain for tomorrow, fingers crossed.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: John on July 12, 2018, 10:08
We have Rain. Actually a very light drizzle, so light I didn't notice until I took Max out.  ::) but I'll take it, much fresher as a result. They have forecast real rain for tomorrow, fingers crossed.
You show off!! All we're managing is cloud cover :(
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Goosegirl on July 12, 2018, 14:13
A lot cooler today with light cloud cover. It will be hit and miss if we get any rain in the next couple of days.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Plot 1 Problems on July 13, 2018, 07:47
We had a slight drizzle yesterday morning and we're expecting storms this afternoon :D
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: John on July 13, 2018, 10:37
We've got light rain here - so far nearly half a millimetre but that's better than 0! I've been worried that we'll get a heavy downpour on rock hard ground which would just run off down the hill, hopefully this light drizzle will soften the ground enough to let the next rain soak in.

Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Lardman on July 13, 2018, 18:02
REAL rain  :D

It's not long started but an hour or two of this will make the world of difference.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Plot 1 Problems on July 13, 2018, 21:42
Yep same, bucketed it down for an hour here. More please!
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: JayG on July 14, 2018, 07:49
Lots of showery clouds showing up on the rain radar yesterday, but only the odd drop until about 10pm yesterday, when it started raining quite heavily.

Having danced naked down my street in celebration I now find myself in a police cell :ohmy: - hopefully they will accept my explanation that it is normal for orangutans to be unclothed because we only actually got 3.8mm and my watering duties will have to resume sooner rather than later.  ::)  :unsure:
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Lardman on July 14, 2018, 08:15
We managed steady rain for about an hour nothing like enough but it dampened things down so it's not a dust bowl anymore.  Humid, cooler and cloudy this morning but very still.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: robinahood on July 14, 2018, 09:41
Still no rain.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Goosegirl on July 14, 2018, 13:23
Well, we're back to hot and a bit humid, but a light cooling breeze is helpful.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: mumofstig on July 14, 2018, 13:38
It's hot hot hot again!
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Plot 1 Problems on July 14, 2018, 19:07
Hot here again, hopefully rain on Monday.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: John on July 15, 2018, 01:28
It's very odd, usually the forecast says something like 15º and we end up at 12 or 13 but recently it says 20 and we end up at 24 or 25! Desperately dry but there is a 50/50 chance of rain on Monday.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Lardman on July 15, 2018, 07:06
7am and 25 degrees inside on the north facing side of the house so I guess the rest-bite didn't last long. Yesterday turned into unpleasant heat around lunchtime despite a bit of a breeze picking up. Today is already too hot, too still and too humid and there's not a cloud about either  :wacko: Looks like we'll be having another day of it at least.  :(
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: mumofstig on July 15, 2018, 09:35
Scorchio again  ::) 26C and no breeze to help today.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: JayG on July 15, 2018, 10:08
22C already, humidity 57%, no breeze - at least I've not got to play a Wimbledon final match this afternoon!  8)
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: wighty on July 15, 2018, 18:00
Nine weeks apparently without rain, I'm not wishing it on anyone because when it starts it may n ot stop.  The schools break up this week so the weather will probably turn.  :D
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: John on July 15, 2018, 22:13
The met office reckon heavy rain is on the way and should arrive here around 3am. It's like waiting for Christmas! :) Now, shall I stay up to see or not? Decisions..
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Lardman on July 16, 2018, 07:37
Still 25C in the bedroom this morning, despite having everything open all night - which has the added bonus of me  spending the rest of the day killing moths and mozzies.  I can't remember the last time it was cool enough for a decent nights sleep.  :(

Very still, humid and cloudy this morning, headache weather.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: LILLILEAF on July 16, 2018, 07:44
We have rain :) i won't need to water,well the other half won't have to :lol:hard to handle the hose while on crutches :lol:.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Plot 1 Problems on July 16, 2018, 09:20
Warm again but, like John, we're expecting rain later on. Really hope so as I'd like to make one more sowing of peas and get some green manure going too.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: John on July 16, 2018, 09:49
According to my super duper radio weather station we had 3.1 mm of rain but it looks wetter than that. The station reckons the temperature is ------  (it's a techno fail gadget)
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: 8doubles on July 16, 2018, 19:49
Hammered down here from 08.00 to 10.00 !
First decent drop of rain since June 19th. :)
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: John on July 16, 2018, 20:48
Hammered down here from 08.00 to 10.00 !
First decent drop of rain since June 19th. :)
Wonderful isn't it? We just had light rain and drizzle for most of the day so what came down soaked in. Now we need more but it doesn't seem to be in the forecast
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Lardman on July 16, 2018, 21:19
We were promised ½" of rain today starting at 2pm, then 3pm, then 4pm , then 5pm - you get the picture. I think eventually there were 3 drops around 7pm.  It's been horribly close all day and I've still got this morning headache despite taking enough painkillers to sedate an small elephant.

Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: snowdrops on July 16, 2018, 21:33
We got 10 minutes of rain at 5.45 pm. Shame we’d just sat down to our dinner.....outside😊
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Lardman on July 17, 2018, 07:06
No rain overnight  :( Overcast and cooler this morning, although the house is still 25 as there's no breeze at all.  There's no rain in the 10 day forecast either anymore and I'm beginning to get concerned.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: snowdrops on July 17, 2018, 07:22
Tiny bit of a breeze here & a tad cooler, but blue skies & sunshine, so getting warmer again I think
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: LILLILEAF on July 17, 2018, 08:28
There is a slight breeze abit cooler and its cloudy.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Lardman on July 18, 2018, 08:00
Yesterday was really odd, bright sunshine one minute and then so dark and threatening I had to put the lights on the next. It was all talk and no action though as there's still been no rain.

Cooler and cloudy this morning with a fresh breeze  :) I wouldn't mind a few more days like this.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: mumofstig on July 18, 2018, 08:47
The same thing here Lardy, someone else must be getting all the rain :(

Rain should be for everyone! I demand equal rain  ::) :lol:
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Plot 1 Problems on July 18, 2018, 14:57
Overcast and muggy, we had 5 minutes of rain and that's it.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Lardman on July 19, 2018, 08:07
Yesterday turned into headache weather around mid-morning , I think plot 1 problems must have pinched all the rain as we didn't get any here :( This morning has started much the same, cool grey and but still, I spoke too early yesterday  :nowink: hopefully it will be fresher today.

I'm tempted to hang some washing out - that always makes it rain  :lol:
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Plot 1 Problems on July 19, 2018, 09:34
I'm tempted to hang some washing out - that always makes it rain  :lol:

Sky Weather have clearly read this, they've changed the forcast for tomorrow night to rain ;)
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: mrs bouquet on July 19, 2018, 19:01
27 C here today and to dry it out a bit more a nice stiff breeze !  Mrs Bouquet
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: wighty on July 19, 2018, 19:38
still not a drop of the wet stuff here.  Watering the greenhouse twice a day and the  patio p ots once.  Hay fever not letting up either.  There's one green spot on the lawn where Paul stands each evening and has a shower under the hose!
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Lardman on July 20, 2018, 08:11
Fresher this morning, bit of a breeze, sunny but not hot - pottering weather.  If the rain they have forecast for late this afternoon shows up it will make for a nice day.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: LILLILEAF on July 20, 2018, 08:42
I got up early to go for my morning 3000-4000 steps, so going for a walk before it rains,guess what i got up to late its raining oh boy do we need the rain,oh well i will just have to do steps inside this morning.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: John on July 20, 2018, 10:24
Overcast, light rain, 14º - the typical Welsh summer we know and love :)

I was hoping we'd get more rain than we are - the soil is so dry. All the last rain did for the fields was make the grass throw up flower stalks which aren't very nutritious for the animals.   
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: mumofstig on July 20, 2018, 10:33
Very gentle rain here as well.
Yesterday there were some horrible black clouds that just passed over - today we have very light grey cloud cover and rain! Weird - could do with rain all day, if we don't actually get a decent storm soon, as there are some later in the forecast.

BBC forecast this morning's light rain, MetO didn't  :wacko:
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Goosegirl on July 20, 2018, 14:11
Lovely steady rain today with a couple of rolls of thunder.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: John on July 20, 2018, 16:45
According to the forecast we've got heavy rain.. well it's a bit damp and so far today we've had 5 mm. And Welsh Water has sent out the 'use less water' letters so even Wales is feeling the pinch. From what I gather this drought is all across Northern Europe.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Lardman on July 20, 2018, 18:03
Looks like John finally let some over the Beacons   ::) we have rain ! Proper British, soak everything , wet smelling , water butt filling rain. I may well be soaking wet and rather chilly from standing in it but frankly I really don't care !
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: mumofstig on July 20, 2018, 18:11
Our gentle rain finally stopped about 30 minutes ago. Not nearly enough but a good start...


Started again at 8pm :)
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Growster... on July 20, 2018, 20:33
Our gentle rain finally stopped about 30 minutes ago. Not nearly enough but a good start...


Started again at 8pm :)

Same here Mum! Good rain most of the day...
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: lettice on July 21, 2018, 08:27
Between 1:50am and 2:30am we 1.7mm of rain!
That was 33 days without any rain here.
The last rain we had that my rain meter recorded was 15th/17th June of 0.2mm and 0.1mm. The last significant rainfall was on June 7th.
Noticed the rain has bought out the slugs slugs. Not seen hardly any of those for a good month in the veg garden.
Picked them up and now in the nematode bucket to brew. Was getting worried, as the bucket has been looking quite empty.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: JayG on July 21, 2018, 08:45
Rain radar looked very promising yesterday afternoon, but the really lively colours passed to the north and south of here, where we had the not-so-grand total of 3mm.

Forecast has tantalising hints of possible thunderstorms here and there later, but I reckon they're just trying to reduce the rate of drought-depression amongst gardeners, so I'm not holding my breath (or putting the watering cans away!)
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: New shoot on July 21, 2018, 09:21
We had rain starting around 9.30pm last night that pitter pattered on for a good while.  Everything this morning has raindrops on it and the garden is loving it (and so am I)  :D
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: mumofstig on July 21, 2018, 09:32
We had 4mm over the course of yesterday and another 3.5mm at 3am so the soil is damp on top, but suspect it hasn't got down very far. Fingers crossed for a thunderstorm or 3 today :D
It's 21C and quite bright this morning although not much blue sky to see.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Lardman on July 21, 2018, 17:38
Horrible headache weather all day; hot, humid, still and very little sunshine.   :(
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: John on July 21, 2018, 20:29
We started off damp with a little drizzle and then thick fog descended. The afternoon was overcast and quite cool by recent standards - around 17/18º
I reckon we've had something like 15 mm of precipitation (could hardly call it rain!) but apart from the grass and surface of the soil it's not done a lot of good. Planted out some brassicas and the soil was bone dry about 4" below the surface. However, wet surface to the soil brings the slugs and snails out to slither to the seedlings.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Lardman on July 22, 2018, 07:12
Headache weather again already :( Im not sure how much rain we had in the end but it was dust dry again by dinner time yesterday.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Plot 1 Problems on July 22, 2018, 10:49
Same here Lardman. Headache weather and the ground is dry again. I dug down a little yesterday in an empty bed and the soil is still moist 2-3 inches deep and none of my crops are complaining too much though.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Lardman on July 23, 2018, 08:02
I dug down a little yesterday in an empty bed and the soil is still moist 2-3 inches deep

It's so dry here you can't even dig a hole 3" deep !

Very still and 'airless' this morning, already too hot and bright sunshine - it has the feel of a very hot day in the making.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: mumofstig on July 23, 2018, 10:03
It's ....
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: JayG on July 23, 2018, 10:23
Think the heat has got to my local online weather station, which is reporting an air temperature of 25C with a 'feels like' of 26C!  :unsure:

With no breeze and humidity of 61% it sure feels hot to me and it's only 10 o'clock!  :ohmy:
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: John on July 23, 2018, 10:40
Snowdonia living up to its reputation as the holiday capital of Wales.. lightest of light drizzle and thick fog with a liveable 18º temperature.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: New shoot on July 23, 2018, 11:33
Snowdonia living up to its reputation as the holiday capital of Wales.. lightest of light drizzle and thick fog with a liveable 18º temperature.

I will happily swap you for hot, airless and sticky  :lol: 
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Fairy Plotmother on July 23, 2018, 12:24
Too hot and too dry. Haven't had a drop of rain for 3 weeks and even then it was only a drop.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: snowdrops on July 23, 2018, 14:25
Too darn hot, car was measuring 32c on a trip out & that was after it had been running awhile. Have retreated to tv room with all doors & windows shut & blinds closed
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: mumofstig on July 23, 2018, 14:46
A good breeze now so all windows and front and back doors open - now comparatively cool indoors  8)
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Lardman on July 23, 2018, 15:39
...lightest of light drizzle and thick fog with a liveable 18º temperature.

You can go off people you know !  :nowink:

I've just had to cook Mother Lard a full roast chicken dinner with all the trimmings.  :( I swear a word has not been invented for how unpleasant the kitchen was in full sun with 3 pans of boiling water on the hob.  :ohmy:

It has clouded over now which has really ramped up the humidity making things worse. Cold shower, 2 paracetamol and then a lie down in a dark room is in order.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: mrs bouquet on July 23, 2018, 16:00
81f and 27f in the Sitting Room.  A stiff breeze isn't actually helping, because it's a hot one.  All it's doing is drying everything out even more.  I have just got back from a hospital xray.   Crikey, that car park was hot.
Stay cool guys  8) 8) Mrs Bouquet
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: John on July 23, 2018, 16:45
Stay cool guys  8) 8) Mrs Bouquet

I'm always a cool dude :)

It's been this incredibly fine rain all day here - finer than the mist setting on my watering gun. Just enough to make it unpleasant after a few minutes but so far it's only brought 1.8mm of rain. That's just over 2 ½ pints per square yard. Still, it's more help than no rain at all.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Lardman on July 24, 2018, 07:53
I'm really fed up with this now. It's already too hot, clear blue sky there's a decent breeze but even that's hot. Imagine sitting in a sauna with a hair drier pointed at you.  :mad: No surprise, the forecast for showers this afternoon has disappeared.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: snowdrops on July 24, 2018, 10:50
Overcast here first thing but still warm, although I did have to get up in the night to put the quilt back on as I was cold! Wall to wall sun again. Back from the plot at 10 as the heat was ramping up again, good job I went at 7
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: mumofstig on July 24, 2018, 11:04
Scorchio  8)

50% chance of rain at 3pm....fingers crossed!
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Plot 1 Problems on July 24, 2018, 11:51
I'm really fed up with this now. It's already too hot, clear blue sky there's a decent breeze but even that's hot. Imagine sitting in a sauna with a hair drier pointed at you.  :mad: No surprise, the forecast for showers this afternoon has disappeared.

I'm with you, it's too much. Mercifully I'm off to Devon for a few days tomorrow and I've been told it's more bearable on the coast.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Lardman on July 25, 2018, 06:53
Despite looking promising (dark and brooding) from 3 yesterday, it was all mouth and no trousers and passed over without a drop of rain.

This morning is grey, overcast and very close. My thermometers tell me it currently 14 outside and 27 inside which feels about right  >:( My external walls have no cavity and are now warm to the touch inside having been baked for so long, not a problem I've noticed before !  :ohmy:
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: mumofstig on July 25, 2018, 10:07
26C and no breeze to help. Scochio  ::)
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: mrs bouquet on July 25, 2018, 11:29
Very hot 28c here already. apart from the water, I'm not moaning - people pay good money to go away on holiday into these temperatures !! Mrs Bouquet
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: John on July 25, 2018, 22:13
It's been a lovely day here - sunny and warm but not too hot, peaked around 22/23º - perfect weather to play on the plots. Tomorrow is set to be similar :)
This post sponsored by the N Wales Tourist Board "Not so much a holiday as an SAS survival course"
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: mumofstig on July 26, 2018, 10:09
Already 32C at the local weather station, don't think I'll be doing much at all again today  ::)

It's annoying to be kept inside by the heat, when it is lovely and sunny outside.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: John on July 26, 2018, 11:53
I never thought I'd be grateful for the cooler weather we tend to get here - normally I'm quite envious of the hot sunshine in the south and east.. not today though. Warm at 23º C and strong sunshine but not anything like the SE of the UK.
Possibly rain tomorrow .. hope so
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: snowdrops on July 26, 2018, 14:34
So hot & sticky here, we’ve retreated inside with the doors shut again. Just checked the bbc weather app & it says thundery showers forcast in the next half hour until Sunday, I so hope it’s right.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: mumofstig on July 26, 2018, 14:51
The storm forecasts are very hit & miss, they usually miss with us  ::)
Good luck for your garden/plot  :)
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: wighty on July 26, 2018, 19:48
Much cooler today and more 'comfortable' weather.  Still don't like it though and we really do  need some rain.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Lardman on July 26, 2018, 21:07
Sticky and close. Even now the local weather station thinks it's 27c with a "feels like" of 29c.

This weekends thunder storms have been changed to windy with scattered showers  :mad: 
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: mumofstig on July 26, 2018, 21:33
We've gone from 80% chance of rain (thunderstorms) tomorrow night to 60% - I'm thinking that by tomorrow night there'll be zero chance  ::) Why do they start with such certainty when the obviously aren't sure  :wacko:
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: snowdrops on July 26, 2018, 21:46
Nope no rain here, it’s gone cloudy again but I don’t think we’ll get any.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: John on July 26, 2018, 23:03
Anyone remember the film "The Day the Earth Caught Fire"?
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Lardman on July 27, 2018, 07:02
Unpleasantly hot, as it has been all night.  Headline in this mornings paper -
Quote
Britain's prayers are answered, rain and hail fall across the country!

Not here it didn't ! it was still 27c in the bedroom at 4am this morning.  Im not sure anymore if the constant headaches are the heat or lack of anything resembling restful sleep.  :(
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: snowdrops on July 27, 2018, 07:19
We got a sharp heavy downfall at about 10.15pm for a few minutes but it didn’t cool down & you can’t tell now that we had any
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Goosegirl on July 27, 2018, 12:22
Very hot with a bit of breeze but it's just starting to cloud over, so the thunderstorms predicted for us this afternoon may be on the cards.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Growster... on July 27, 2018, 12:24
Anyone remember the film "The Day the Earth Caught Fire"?

No but I bet some 'bright spark' here will...

(I'll get my panama...)
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: JayG on July 27, 2018, 15:28
We've gone from 80% chance of rain (thunderstorms) tomorrow night to 60% - I'm thinking that by tomorrow night there'll be zero chance  ::) Why do they start with such certainty when the obviously aren't sure  :wacko:

My theory is that the aircon has broken down at Met Office HQ resulting in a bad tempered breakdown in communications between the 'Department of Issuing Mostly Unnecessary Yellow Warnings' and the 'Department of Occasionally Accurate Weather Forecasting.'

Can't think of any other explanation as to why there is a yellow warning for thunderstorms here from 1400 today to 0200 Saturday morning, yet no rain currently forecast during that period via the weather icons.  ::)

Anyway, 2 rumbles and 3 drops of rain yesterday evening, total 0.2mm, no rumbles but 1.8mm of rain this morning.
I'd just like a decent steady downpour for at least an hour, with or without rumbles.  :unsure:
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: robinahood on July 27, 2018, 16:59
Rain tomorrow. How many days have we been told that for?!
Really fed up with working in these conditions.  Not to mention the state of the dustbowl allotment!
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: John on July 27, 2018, 17:32
It's cool by recent standards at 18º C and we've had 1.3 mm of rain so far with more promised. Hoping for slow and steady rain which will sink in rather than a downpour which will just run off down the hillside.

Some of the trees are showing signs of water stress, think I may lose some rowans although the goat willows are looking happy enough. Also got problems with the dry stone walls. As the soil contracts it moves and the walls can literally tumble down, especially the older and poorly built in the first place walls.

I don't have the knowledge or the strength to rebuild walls myself so just had a quote for the wall that runs beside the road.. £2500  :ohmy:
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Growster... on July 27, 2018, 17:35
Just found our Pagoda Bush in dire need of a drink...

S** the cost of ten minutes of a good hosing, we just love that chap!
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: mumofstig on July 27, 2018, 18:58
After a really hot day 33C  it has now cooled, clouded over and is getting quite gusty - storms are on their way  :)

https://www.netweather.tv/live-weather/radar
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: mjg000 on July 27, 2018, 19:37
And we've got storms here too, big ploppy raindrops and thunder, due to continue over the week-end.  I'm saying hip hip hurrah but I'm off to my great niece's wedding tomorrow.... what must they be feeling like!!  The puppy - now 10 months old - has forgotten what rain feels like and is quite bewildered but not at all faized by the thunder.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: snowdrops on July 28, 2018, 07:17
Well we had big dark clouds yesterday evening & this morning woke to lovely rain before 6, don’t know how long for but it’s stopped now after a reallly heavy down pour, more forcast so we’ll see ☔️
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Lardman on July 28, 2018, 07:31
We have rain  :D more like a short sharp shower, certainly nothing like what was promised but welcome none the less.

There's a stiff breeze too this morning, but it's already sunny and warm, they have forecast rain from 11am to 8pn here today ... We'll see.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: mumofstig on July 28, 2018, 07:44
A couple of storms overnight and this morning there is rain on and off and warm, gusting winds, the latter not good for leaving greenhouse doors open  ::)  Had about 15mm of rain overnight, so hope it keeps raining for a while longer - much more needed to catch up!
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: LILLILEAF on July 28, 2018, 08:04
We had rain over night, this morning we have wind and rain now its started it won't no when to stop, but we need it all the same, and i remembered to shut the green house doors last night, i am glad i did.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: JayG on July 28, 2018, 08:28
Sun is back out now after a welcome but hardly adequate 2.6mm of rain over the past few hours - more forecast for later.

Maximum temperature forecast to be 18C today - after 30+ over the past few days I might be digging out a woolly jumper!  ::)
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Goosegirl on July 28, 2018, 13:00
Yo! We've had a couple of overnight burst of rain and currently it's piddling down!  :lol:
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: AlaninCarlisle on July 28, 2018, 15:12
Yes, it's been persisting down up here too
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: mumofstig on July 28, 2018, 16:04
The rain turned to sun by mid-morning, 21C now but the wind has got worse with some 35mph gusts.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: mrs bouquet on July 28, 2018, 18:47
Apparently it rained during the night.  No rain today, but high winds, which have blown beans down, and geraniums out of their pots.   Mrs Bouquet
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: snowdrops on July 28, 2018, 18:49
Lovely,lovely downpours on & off all day, just unfortunate that I was out in one of them, but I didn’t mind a bit😁. Very blustery though too
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Plot 1 Problems on July 28, 2018, 21:10
Just got back from a short holiday in Devon, and got caught in the most glorious heavy downpour on the M5. My hopes that home had had some of the same were confirmed when I got to the plot tonight to see the ground saturated for the first time in months! More rain this evening, happy days!

I know full well by September I'll probably curse this post as we've no doubt endured 4 weeks of non-stop rain.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: John on July 29, 2018, 08:35
We've had 20mm of rain so far and it's set to carry on all day :) It's proper rain but not a downpour so sinking in rather than running off, which is what we need.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: New shoot on July 29, 2018, 08:56
It's proper rain but not a downpour so sinking in rather than running off, which is what we need.

Same here today.  Its been raining since early on - not sure how early, but it was before Foggy did his morning 'let me out please' crow and that is usually about 7am.  Now its steadily raining and the ground is drinking it in.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: goose on July 29, 2018, 09:12
its raining steadily here too!  I was away yesterday but got a message from Mr goose that 2 of my outside tom plants in pots had blown over! :ohmy:  he rescued them and hopefully no long term damage.  i have just been out to reinforce them as it is forecasted to be windy today too.

im sure the blackbirds will be running around later trying to find worms as all they have had reently is a blunt beak! :lol:
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: mumofstig on July 29, 2018, 09:17
It's been raining for about an hour here, the very fine kind that soaks you, but nothing registering on the rain gauges, yet. Wind gusting at 35mph as well!
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: LILLILEAF on July 29, 2018, 09:24
We have rain and wind,been raining most of the night,it was battering the windows and keeping me awake,but still we need all the rain we can get,not as windy as yesterday.
I hope the sweetcorn has not blown down,it would be a big shame if i lost it now there are nice cobs growing.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: 8doubles on July 29, 2018, 10:41
The weather has gone all Welsh again.
Thought i was going to have to run naked from the shower i was having in order to keep the hail from beating up my competition onions.
No apparent damage so far ! :)
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: snowdrops on July 29, 2018, 11:23
Very blustery here again & lovely to & lots of lovely rain, from heavy showers to a constant drizzle to constant heavy rain. Made picking at the plot a damp affair
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Goosegirl on July 29, 2018, 11:56
It's teeming down today with a blustery wind that's blowing stuff all over the place. 
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: wighty on July 29, 2018, 18:23
It has been steadily raining here all day as well.  Have developed a leak in our bedroom in the bay window! Bucket underneath now to catch drip.   We had the lead redone about fifteen years ago and wonder whether in all the heat it has cracked and split again. Fortunately we know a couple of roofers who can get up there and have a look.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Plot 1 Problems on July 29, 2018, 22:20
Lots of lovely rain all day, didn't mind getting wet picking tonight's dinner.

The soil is really responding too, an experimental prod with the hoe broke the surface a treat, lovely and crumbly already!
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: snowdrops on July 30, 2018, 07:42
Now it’s started raining I think it’s forgotten how to stop! Lol still going strong this morning,but without the blustery wind. I’m sure the gardens are loving it
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: John on July 31, 2018, 11:13
It actually feels chilly but it's near 20º so I think that's me after the hot weather. Seems strange to have a long sleeved shirt on again.
We've had enough rain that the grass is greening up and growing again but that means the mower will be back in use. At least that was one job that didn't need to be done when it was scorchio.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: mumofstig on July 31, 2018, 11:32
We had another good shower early this morning, so everything looks happy again :) WE have what I call a Spring sky - bright blue with clouds whizzing through. Needed a cardi on first thing though  ::)
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Plot 1 Problems on July 31, 2018, 11:51
Pleasantly warm, but humid after all the rain. Had the Hutton period alert pop through from Blightwatch last night.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: JayG on August 02, 2018, 15:23
Not wall to wall sunshine today, which at 26.3C and 58% humidity right now is probably just as well.

Sun still strong - one of the intriguing (to me :tongue2:) dials displayed by my local weather station shows the sun's power in watts per square metre - 1080w/m2 earlier - if only you could store it up for winter!  :unsure:
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Lardman on August 02, 2018, 18:02
Headache weather again  :( 26c ish but feels more. There was a bit of a breeze earlier but now that's gone it's rather unpleasant. 

Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: snowdrops on August 02, 2018, 18:49
A bit cloudy first thing but hot,hot, hot later on & particularly when I was dancing in the park with my granddaughter lol
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: mrs bouquet on August 05, 2018, 16:21
Nudging around 29c.  Very hot when we were trying to learn Line Dancing on Friday.  (two left feet - no c-ordination that's me!)  No sign of any rain just yet.  Hope not, painting the railway sleepers with preservative tomorrow.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Lardman on August 05, 2018, 17:41
Todays weather is brought to you by the the letter H.

H is for Hot , Humid , Hay fever, Horrible and Headache.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: mrs bouquet on August 05, 2018, 19:23
Oh Lardman, you are not enjoying it are you !   I think its lovely.   I hate the cold and dark.  Mrs B
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: snowdrops on August 05, 2018, 20:02
Another hot day here in the midlands, too hot after 11am for doing much garden wise
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: JayG on August 09, 2018, 17:20
I thought there would be a few posts from our more southern and easterly members boasting about all the lovely rain they'd had today... :unsure:

Not a drop here today, although we did get all of 0.6mm yesterday so mustn't be greedy!  :tongue2:  ;)
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: mumofstig on August 09, 2018, 19:06
 :lol: :lol: :lol: I've just come here to do it  :nowink:

The rain overnight didn't appear, but we did get 10.3mm (Wow so much!  ::)) around midday and it has just started drizzling again. Storms are possible tomorrow and Sunday, I'll believe it when I see it!
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Lardman on August 09, 2018, 19:11
I've had 3 maybe 4 drops and they all fell on the wheelie bin and quickly disappeared. Im leaving some washing out on the line all night just to encourage a downpour.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Plot 1 Problems on August 09, 2018, 20:57
Same Lardman, a couple of drops to raise hopes and then nothing. Had to water the plot again tonight.
Temperatures seem to be plummeting tonight though compared to recently.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: JayG on August 09, 2018, 21:06
3 plans of action spring to mind:

1) Find out whether there are any reasonably priced properties near to Lardman who obviously lives in an especially moist area of the country.

2) Cross MoS off my winter solstice card list.  ;)

3) Gurgle how to grow edible cacti.  :wacko:
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: John on August 09, 2018, 21:27
It's been quite nice here for the last couple of days. There's enough water in the ground so the grass is growing which means the mower has to venture out :( but the sheep are happy as they've lots of grass to eat. :)
Bit nippy tonight and cooler tomorrow apparently but it's more like normal which is reassuring.
My long range prediction is for a cold winter as the hawthorns and rowans are loaded with berries.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: robinahood on August 10, 2018, 04:30
Funny you should say that JayG, I was reading up about growing prickly pears at the weekend! No rain since long before the solstice, but lovely and fresh the last couple of days.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: mumofstig on August 10, 2018, 09:01
Mainly grey skies, with the odd patch of blue now and again - a chilly feeling 16C now, but it slipped to just under 10C just before dawn  :ohmy: That really did feel cold as the bathroom window was still open wide  ::)
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Plot 1 Problems on August 10, 2018, 10:27
Two hours of constant drizzly rain, perfect.

Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: mumofstig on August 11, 2018, 07:43
Yesterday we had 13.5mm rain and a highest temp of 18.5C - last night's low was 8.3C Brrrr!

It's 12.5C now and clear blue sky - hope it warms up a bit soon  ::)
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: JayG on August 11, 2018, 08:02
Yesterday morning I saw a very promising band of rain heading towards Sheffield on the rain radar, so decided to get smart and go and cut one side of my 100' garden's hedge before it started.

Finished just as it just started spitting, sat down indoors to enjoy watching the rain. Didn't take long - 15 minutes of light rain (1.6mm in total.)  :(

None since, but more forecast this evening, when I'm going to a friend's barbecue in nearby Matlock!  :wacko:
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Lardman on August 11, 2018, 09:24
Steady drizzle yesterday afternoon but it's brought a huge drop in temperature. 7c this morning walking the dog, it was so cold I was actually glad to be back inside  :ohmy: certainly not t-shirt weather anymore.

Lots more forecast for today - I'll be passing the collection plate around later for a tumble dryer on account of everything still being soaking wet :nowink: .
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Plot 1 Problems on August 11, 2018, 09:56
Your fate tempting laundry worked a treat Lardman!
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: New shoot on August 11, 2018, 10:04
Cooler and fresher here as well and we have had some rain.  More forecast overnight.  Perhaps I will be able to pry spuds out of the plot soil soon  :lol: 
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: mumofstig on August 11, 2018, 12:10
  Perhaps I will be able to pry spuds out of the plot soil soon  :lol:
Would be nice wouldn't it, get them out before the slugs finish them off all together!
It rained quite heavily most of yesterday, on top of what fell the day before - so here's hoping  :)
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: John on August 11, 2018, 13:23
My plan for yesterday was to cut the rest of the grass and harvest some potatoes. About 11am the heaven's opened and we got 6 mm of rain. The afternoon was sunny though but I was working :(
Today is overcast with heavy rain predicted later and overnight.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Lardman on August 12, 2018, 07:16
Rain most of the night - everything is well soaked.  :D It's on the muggy side this morning and there's no breeze at all, the forecast is for light rain all day which is fine by me.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: mumofstig on August 12, 2018, 09:55
Not cold last night thank goodness, 17C  :) Light cloud, 21C and breezy now, with 50% chance of showers later  :lol: Is this what MetO now says when it hasn't a clue?  :nowink:
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Christine on August 13, 2018, 09:14
Wet yesterday, wet overnight and possibly wet part of the day today. Chilly mind after the hot weather.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: John on August 13, 2018, 10:24
Wet yesterday, wet overnight and possibly wet part of the day today. Chilly mind after the hot weather.
Same here plus thick fog...
Come back summer, all is forgiven!
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Lardman on August 13, 2018, 15:19
Same here plus thick fog...
Come back summer, all is forgiven!

What do you mean John, That IS a Welsh Summer !  :nowink:

Muggy here, mainly cloudy with the odd bit of drizzle.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: JayG on August 14, 2018, 10:24
Yesterday was yet another which looked promising on the rain radar, but delivered absolutely nothing.  :(

Seem to have missed out almost completely on the deluges which many have been reporting over the past week or so - a millimetre here and there but nothing of any consequence.

20C here at the moment and fine - no rain forecast today.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: mumofstig on August 14, 2018, 10:33
It was sunny and warm first thing, but now it has clouded over, so gone cooler again. It looks as if the rain forecast for after lunch, will be arriving earlier  ::) It looks as if I'll soon have to start mowing again  :lol:

Sorry JayG   ::)
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Lardman on August 15, 2018, 08:58
Close again today, overcast with very low cloud and still.  Very much blight weather. Hopefully things will improve during the day.

Cripes Jayg - still not rain? Would you like to borrow my "weather tempting washing" it's guaranteed to bring on a downpour just as it dries out.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: JayG on August 15, 2018, 10:33
Cripes Jayg - still not rain? Would you like to borrow my "weather tempting washing" it's guaranteed to bring on a downpour just as it dries out.

A very generous and indeed unusual offer Lardman!  ;)

Not quite come to that yet - a wet night forecast here tonight, but that could easily change before we get there (or just not happen anyway.  :unsure:)
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Lardman on August 16, 2018, 08:09
Rain and drizzle most of the night and it looks to be continuing this morning, still on the warm side though.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: New shoot on August 16, 2018, 08:41
Drizzle earlier, but now proper steady rain is falling. 
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Plot 1 Problems on August 16, 2018, 08:50
Good amount of rain overnight, drizzle on and off now. Hutton period warnings coming in thick and fast now though from Blightwatch.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: JayG on August 16, 2018, 08:51
0400 woke up to hear some steady rain falling :)

0600 woke up again to the sound of rain still falling :) :)

Got up at 0700, rain now stopped, checked the total on the local online weather station - 3.6mm.  :nowink:  :nowink:
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: John on August 18, 2018, 19:17
Dull, overcast and later the clouds came down like a thick fog. It's drizzling now as well.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Lardman on August 18, 2018, 19:21
Dull and overcast here, the weathers pretty much like that too  ::)
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Lardman on August 19, 2018, 09:51
Cloudy and grey this morning but still warm, the wind has picked up dramatically over the last hour or so, I've had to shut the greenhouse doors just in case.  :ohmy:
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: John on August 19, 2018, 13:30
Sensible move, Lardman, flying greenhouses don't tend to land well as I sadly know.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Lardman on August 20, 2018, 19:00
flying greenhouses don't tend to land well as I sadly know.
I am too a veteran of a flying glass kite.

Today has been dull and close, it's threatened to rain a few times but chickened out in the end, my water butts are nearly empty again.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: John on August 20, 2018, 20:07
Not a lot of rain, couple of mm, but enough to make it too damp to enjoy being outside. Very grey as well and the clouds descended a couple of times like a thick fog.
AND I think the outdoor toms may be starting with blight  :( :( :(
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: mumofstig on August 20, 2018, 20:27
It's been warm and humid all day, a few times the sky went black and I though oh here comes the rain - but nothing, it all blew over.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: snowdrops on August 20, 2018, 20:33
Showers on & off all morning,then lovely sun for a while until I was well ensconced at the Lottie, then a huge downpour,so off home to get the washing in & get showered, then it brightened up again🙄
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: JayG on August 21, 2018, 11:04
Very warm today at 23C already - despite several hopeful signs no rain since the magnificent 3.6mm on the 15th.  :(
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: John on August 21, 2018, 11:18
Grey, drizzling and 15º :(
I can see me digging spuds up in the rain at this rate - supposed to be heavy rain tomorrow.
What we need is a huge umbrella over N Wales with a collection system and a big pipe to Sheffield :)
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: JayG on August 21, 2018, 14:48
What we need is a huge umbrella over N Wales with a collection system and a big pipe to Sheffield :)

The way my luck has been over the past few days with hosepipe fittings I don't think much of the water would make it even half way here!  ::)
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: mumofstig on August 21, 2018, 17:12
Early this morning it was very cloudy and humid, like a storm was on the way.  Met office agreed and forecast rain from lunchtime - a joke right? No rain and brilliant sunshine from about 11.30am. I note they've now changed the rest of todays forecast to match what I can see through the window  :lol:
They're also saying it will be nice tomorrow morning as well, there doesn't seem now, to be any sign of the cold weather that they've been waffling on about for the rest of the week, either.  :wacko:
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: JayG on August 24, 2018, 11:17
12C, blustery showers - bit of a shock to the system (might start whingeing about the low temperatures rather than the lack of rain, although we've still not had much of that here yet...)
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Plot 1 Problems on August 24, 2018, 18:57
Cold and wet, hurray!
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: mumofstig on August 25, 2018, 07:33
Feeling really chilly this morning @ only 7.5C - quite a shock to the system. Long sleeves and a cardi on  :ohmy:
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: John on August 25, 2018, 11:57
We were a bit better off at 10º at 7am and it's now around 15º. Overcast and breezy but (touch wood) not raining so some spuds are coming up. It appears Autumn is early! We had to put the heating on a week ago - only a few hours a day to take the chill off but I was hoping to get through at least the first half of September. We heat with LPG and it is expensive.
When we had the heatwave we were getting 18/19 Kwh a day from the solar panels but that has plummeted to less than 8 now which shows the difference. Even taking shorter days into account, the solar energy has halved.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Goosegirl on August 25, 2018, 14:11
After expecting a lot of showers yesterday which resulted in the occasional light one, today has been lovely and sunny but tomorrow is another day! 
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: JayG on August 26, 2018, 17:29
Just brightening up a little after a cold and wet day - 13C max and nearly half an inch of rain (more than in the past 3 months combined.)

Finally lost the battle to keep my hands off the heating controls - just the gas fire in the living room for now...
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: John on August 26, 2018, 19:04
Finally lost the battle to keep my hands off the heating controls - just the gas fire in the living room for now...
Not only the heating here - the thermal vest has come out of hiding!
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: snowdrops on August 26, 2018, 20:25
A rather chilly & a very soggy day, only brightening after 7pm.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Plot 1 Problems on August 26, 2018, 20:44
My inner miser was outraged to find that someone had adjusted the thermostat and the heating was on.
In August.
Secretly grateful though, as I was soaked through from a downpour, but don't tell the wife that ;)
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: mumofstig on August 26, 2018, 22:07
Strangely enough it is now at 18C the warmest it has been all day and it rained heavily from mid-morning, giving us 14mm.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Pescador on August 27, 2018, 06:53
Started raining at 07.00 yesterday and finally stopped around 16.30 and showed a total of 53mm.
Not pleasant!
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: mumofstig on August 27, 2018, 10:24
Still cloudy but no rain or breeze and warmer than the same time yesterday at 16C.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Goosegirl on August 27, 2018, 13:14
Cool and cloudy with a strong breeze and some spells of heavy showery rain.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: snowdrops on August 27, 2018, 19:56
Dull & cloudy with occasional sprinkles of rain, quite cool until the sun made an appearance while we were taking a breather on the patio.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: mumofstig on August 29, 2018, 08:37
Yesterday evening I checked the forecast and thought I'd finally be putting my leeks in (yes I know they're late  ::)) get up this morning and it's persisting down  :(
Of course now the forecast tells me it will be raining until about 3pm - did they wait for the weather to arrive, before they altered the forecast at 7am. I can understand that it is difficult to forecast more than a day or two ahead - but they can't even get the next morning right  :mad:
* Sigh grumble grumble*
That's my Victor Meldrew moment for today done with  :lol:
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: John on August 29, 2018, 09:00
Grey and damp here this morning - not what was promised last night by the forecast. I think it might be time they ditched the super computers and got themselves some seaweed and pine cones! :)
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Plot 1 Problems on August 30, 2018, 16:33
Yep, a lot cooler today than forecast and I notice the weekend's forecast tempratures have been revised downwards. MY only concern is that night time temps are getting lower and I've got a ton of tomatoes and chillies still to ripen.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: greenjay on August 31, 2018, 20:59
absolutely glorious day. warm sunshine after a coldish start
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Post by: John on September 01, 2018, 10:41
Blinking raining... yesterday was nice so got some painting done thinking to cut the grass today.. that's another plan down the drain
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Post by: mumofstig on September 01, 2018, 10:49
We had some rain yesterday, but it's bright and sunny this morning. A cool start, as down to 9C overnight, but 20C now with very little breeze  8)
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Post by: Goosegirl on September 08, 2018, 12:26
Piddling down! If you need rain just put your washing out to dry.
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Post by: John on September 08, 2018, 13:11
Piddling down! If you need rain just put your washing out to dry.
Or move to Snowdonia...
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Post by: mumofstig on September 08, 2018, 16:26
Not too bad at all, this morning, as long as you were out of the breeze  ::) It's a bit cooler this afternoon as it's cloudier now.
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Post by: snowdrops on September 09, 2018, 08:14
Dull & overcast same as yesterday,might get a few showers the same too.
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Post by: Plot 1 Problems on September 09, 2018, 14:41
Cold morning, soon warmed up though!
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Post by: mumofstig on September 11, 2018, 10:28
We have March weather - alternately cloudy and sunny, blowing a hoolie, with rain in the forecast  :lol: :lol:
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Post by: Plot 1 Problems on September 11, 2018, 11:33
Windy and drizzling. Noticed last night that it's getting dark before 8 now, so no night time excursions to the plot now.
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Post by: New shoot on September 11, 2018, 13:09
Overcast and breezy here, but mild.  There is rain in our forecast as well and you can feel its on its way.
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Post by: John on September 11, 2018, 14:28
Supposed to be raining here but it's actually turning out nice :)
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Post by: Growster... on September 11, 2018, 18:31
I've just mowed everywhere - smug me?

;0)
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Post by: JayG on September 11, 2018, 18:44
Depends whether you prefer mowing nice green grass to not having to mow at all due to the drought.  :unsure:

Overnight rain forecast tonight, as it was today - we shall see...
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Post by: New shoot on September 13, 2018, 09:50
The sun is out and we have picture postcard blue sky, but it is chilly.  The grass is covered in dew and I could see my breath when I let the chickens out earlier  :ohmy:   

It is warming up now, but I think I will leave it a while longer before I venture to the plot.
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Post by: mumofstig on September 14, 2018, 09:18
Overnight low of 8C in the greenhouse, but beginning to warm up now 13C. Just a few clouds about and a very light breeze, not bad at all :)
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Post by: John on September 16, 2018, 01:03
Not cold but wet and very windy - especially as the yellow wind warning isn't until Monday. Just checked the greenhouse is fully secured so nothing more I can do.
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Post by: mumofstig on September 17, 2018, 09:53
+10C overnight in the greenhouse, so a warmer start to the day. Lovely blue sky and no fluffy bits, so far :D
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Post by: mrs bouquet on September 17, 2018, 10:46
beautiful - a bit breezy, blue sky, no clouds, and very pleasant.  Mrs Bouquet
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Post by: John on September 17, 2018, 11:03
Damp, drizzle, rain - repeat. Windy and getting worse. We've a yellow warning here from the Met office about the wind.
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Post by: JayG on September 17, 2018, 11:14
Tried to rain earlier, didn't succeed - a mainly sunny and very pleasant 19C at the moment, albeit a little breezy.
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Post by: John on September 18, 2018, 20:43
It's not been good here - wet and windy with the winds set to get serious tomorrow.
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Post by: Plot 1 Problems on September 18, 2018, 22:56
Bit of a wind but it's actually quite warm out tonight, around 15/16c right now.
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Post by: Lardman on September 18, 2018, 23:09
Warmer out than in most of the day and a stiff breeze to go with it, the odd shower has left the washing feeling damp though. Looking at the forecast I'm not sure if I should be more concerned about tomorrows wind or Thursdays 1.5" of rain  :ohmy:
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Post by: Goosegirl on September 19, 2018, 14:46
We seem to be escaping the worst of the gales and had occasional sunshine but let's see what happens when it rains tomorrow! :blush: 
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Post by: DanielCoffey on September 19, 2018, 14:49
Our winds peaked at 70mph. Seems to be easing a little now... mid 60's. We have escaped damage so far with only small branches down off the trees (stuff that is about three feet long and an inch thick). It will be a real mess to clean up tomorrow.
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Post by: robinahood on September 19, 2018, 16:59
Unusually windy but really warm still. The wall between my yard and next doors, which I have been trying to get someone to fix for months, has partially fallen down.
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Post by: John on September 20, 2018, 09:39
It was quite nice earlier but it's going downhill now - heavy rain due by lunchtime which we could do without
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Post by: mrs bouquet on September 20, 2018, 10:30
Still no rain here, but got the wind  :D  Mrs Bouquet
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Post by: JayG on September 20, 2018, 15:19
Well we certainly have got the rain here - can't remember the last time it rained for more than about 10 minutes (been at it since about noon.)

Look at the current rain rate (mm per hour!  :ohmy:)
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Post by: mumofstig on September 20, 2018, 15:37
Still no rain here, but got the wind  :D  Mrs Bouquet

No rain here either and nothing like other places, but it is windy with a few nasty gusts - but so far the wheelie bins haven't moved  :D
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Post by: John on September 20, 2018, 22:26

Look at the current rain rate (mm per hour!  :ohmy:)
That's rather a flash system! Care to tell us about it?
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Post by: JayG on September 21, 2018, 07:51

Look at the current rain rate (mm per hour!  :ohmy:)
That's rather a flash system! Care to tell us about it?

Alas, not something you can pick up for a few quid at your local Liddel.  :(

It's a privately owned online weather station that just happens to be in someone's back garden a mere few hundred yards from where I live:
Live Weather (http://www.sheffieldweather.co.uk/live_weather.htm)

Yesterday's total finished up at 67mm, which isn't far off 3 inches (glad it wasn't me whingeing about the drought in Sheffield!  :lol:)

Another 4.6mm since midnight, and distinctly chilly at 7.6C.
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Post by: mumofstig on September 21, 2018, 08:33
It feels quite cool this morning 13C and still blowy.
We did have some rain overnight, but nowhere near as much as was forecast, as there were no full pot saucers to empty this morning, but I'm grateful for small mercies  :D
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Post by: AlaninCarlisle on September 21, 2018, 12:15
Summer's certainly over until next year. Stiff breeze, steady rain and 8C
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Post by: mrs bouquet on September 21, 2018, 13:17
Still very windy, but no rain.  Been out gardening in shorts and Tshirt, so not too cold either.
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Post by: Goosegirl on September 21, 2018, 13:25
Blowing a gale, rain lashing down, then a short bit of sun before it all starts again.
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Post by: Plot 1 Problems on September 21, 2018, 21:30
Windy and actually cold, had to dig to warm up. Cleared the birthday hangover a treat!
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Post by: Yorkie on September 21, 2018, 22:33
We had about 50mm of rain in the 24 hours to lunchtime yesterday.

We had plans to strim some vacant plots this afternoon, which went by the wayside .. !


And it's chilly!
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Post by: mrs bouquet on September 22, 2018, 16:15
At last it started to rain about 1 ish.   Good steady rain, no wind.   it seems colder but the heating hasn't clicked on.   Mrs Bouquet
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Post by: mumofstig on September 22, 2018, 16:35
Yes, we also have rain and feeling cold @ 12C, my heating HAS clicked on *sigh*

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Post by: mrs bouquet on September 22, 2018, 17:48
My heating has clicked on now  :(  Mrs Bouquet
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Post by: Plot 1 Problems on September 22, 2018, 20:07
Child has worked out how to use the thermostat. Battle is now drawn and I shall triumph.
Cold and wet out, need to get any digging done pretty soon before the soil is waterlogged.
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Post by: mrs bouquet on September 23, 2018, 14:32
Rain all last night and this morning until 12 ish with a strong north wind.  Now the sun is out and the sky is blue and everything looks much fresher.  Mrs Bouquet
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Post by: John on September 23, 2018, 18:22
A chilly day especially in the wind with quite heavy but short showers.
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Post by: Plot 1 Problems on September 23, 2018, 19:20
Grey, chilly and relatively dry. Winds have died down a bit.
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Post by: mrs bouquet on September 24, 2018, 09:30
Glorious sunshine and blue sky.  Breezy and a bit chilly.   A fantastic sunset last night.  Mrs Bouquet
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Post by: mumofstig on September 24, 2018, 12:27
Down to 3.9C in the greenhouse last night  :ohmy: but sunny and  breezy now 15C.

Forecast shows more cold nights to come this week, so think I'd better fetch all my squash home now ...
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Post by: Plot 1 Problems on September 24, 2018, 16:19
Cold night for us too, 5.6 in the polytunnel last night. Warm in the sun today though.
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Post by: John on September 24, 2018, 20:37
Our tunnel dropped to around 5 which is lower than I guessed it would. Hovered around 10 today but pleasant in the sunshine.
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Post by: madcat on September 25, 2018, 08:06
First frost this morning!  Not just the workshop roof (that was yesterday) but the field next door is white, the van screen needed scraping clear ....  Brr!  And the neighbour who works from his 'shed' has lit the wood burner for the first time this winter.  Have to go and see how the allotment fared later.  :unsure:  It is only a week or so ago that we were wearing shorts! :mad:
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Post by: mumofstig on September 25, 2018, 09:01
Frost this morning, must have been a slight one the night before cos some of the dahlias had a few blackened leaves yesterday :( Good job I brought all the flowers home before they were spoilt.
Down to 3C in the greenhouse last night, only 6C now, bright blue sky so hope it warms up a bit :)
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Post by: Plot 1 Problems on September 25, 2018, 13:09
Dropped to 2c in the polytunnel last night, but it was up to 38c when I arrived to open the doors late in the morning. The winter caulis in there were having a sulk!
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Post by: mrs bouquet on September 25, 2018, 22:41
All is still good here.  Lovely day, and no frost last night.  Mrs Bouquet
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Post by: mumofstig on September 26, 2018, 09:17
Only dropped to 5 last night, so not as cold this morning, it is bright sunny and 12C  :)
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Post by: mrs bouquet on September 26, 2018, 11:47
Bright and sunny, no clouds and a mild breeze.   Mrs Bouquet
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Post by: John on September 26, 2018, 19:35
A damp day but not too cold - around 14ºC. Very grey and overcast.
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Post by: Christine on September 28, 2018, 08:18
Nice sunny but chilly weather - but it would be good if we could have some rain - it's still desert conditions outside.
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Post by: mumofstig on September 28, 2018, 08:41
Not quite as chilly overnight, no lower than 10C, but a grey/miserable start to the day 13C now.
With no sun in the forecast, not likely to be much warmer later on.
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Post by: JayG on September 28, 2018, 09:23
Only 8.5C but clear blue sky - going to heave the overgrown water lily out of my pond today for a severe talking to before the water gets too cold!  :ohmy:
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Post by: Plot 1 Problems on September 28, 2018, 19:57
Cold in the morning, warm in the day. Dry though, may end up with the hosepipe out this weekend.
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Post by: Pescador on September 29, 2018, 07:55
4C at 7.30 this morning. Heating kicked in at 4 o'clock.
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Post by: madcat on September 29, 2018, 09:42
Field and roofs white this morning.  Beautiful blue sky and sunshine now!
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Post by: mrs bouquet on September 29, 2018, 13:06
Glorious, clear blue sky, gentle breeze, t shirt and shorts still, no CH yet.  Mrs Bouquet
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Post by: Goosegirl on September 30, 2018, 13:21
A rather overcast cold and breezy day here. Good job the fire's lit.
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Post by: John on September 30, 2018, 20:14
Cold, wet, windy :(
Not a nice day at all
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Post by: madcat on October 01, 2018, 10:29
Yesterday was cloudy, windy and thoroughly chilly, but today is lovely!  The wind has dropped, the sky is blue.  To look at through the window, you would reach for shorts ....   ::)
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Post by: mumofstig on October 01, 2018, 17:07
Yesterday was cloudy, windy and thoroughly chilly, but today is lovely!  The wind has dropped, the sky is blue.  To look at through the window, you would reach for shorts ....   ::)
Snap!
I was working in the greenhouse earlier, and it would have been warm enough for them ;)
The sun went in and the Northerly breeze picked up about an hour ago and now it is suddenly feels really chilly. Heating on indoors, so the thermostat agrees with me  :lol:
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Post by: mumofstig on October 02, 2018, 07:22
Not quite as chilly overnight, no lower than 10C, but a grey/miserable start to the day - still, s'posed to be sunny spells later  :D
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Post by: madcat on October 02, 2018, 09:38
Yup.  Supposed to be dry, so actually a good day for painting the porch outside.  Silver linings eh?
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Post by: Plot 1 Problems on October 02, 2018, 09:54
Cool and overcast. Does of man flu encouraging me to not go to the plot today.
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Post by: mrs bouquet on October 05, 2018, 16:48
Been sitting on the sea front (along with everybody else) .  Blue sky, no clouds, and forecast for a mild night.

Do feel a bit red, forgot sunscreen.   ::)
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Post by: JayG on October 06, 2018, 10:29
Steady rain all night and all morning - although we needed some rain it's good to share so I've sent if off down towards the SE now (along with much lower temperatures - only 7C here at the moment. :()
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Post by: Plot 1 Problems on October 06, 2018, 10:39
Plenty of rain, much needed as I need it to help germinate the green manures.
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Post by: mumofstig on October 06, 2018, 12:13
although we needed some rain it's good to share so I've sent if off down towards the SE now
Thanks for the thought, It's not got here yet and although we have grey skies it is still 15C atm.
Rain is s'posed to start at about 4pm and the forecast for tonight says
Quote
remaining windy near Kent coasts. Minimum temperature 1 °C.
:ohmy:
Might go back to the plot this afternoon to pick the last dahlia flowers before they get blackened  ::)
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Post by: mrs bouquet on October 06, 2018, 16:28
Cannot believe it after yesterday - lashing rain, and windy, the heating has just come on, its set at 17.
So the weather forecast was right.  ??? 
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Post by: snowdrops on October 09, 2018, 16:54
Lovely sunny day here,fair bit of wind, but chilly out of the sun, so I got my folding chair out at the Lottie & moved into the sun when it was time for a cuppa
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Post by: mrs bouquet on October 11, 2018, 13:14
Its a bit overcast, and quite windy, the sun came out for a little while, but its gone in now.  CH, only comes on briefly in the morning (temp set at 17 C).  Still got shorts on. :D  Mrs B
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Post by: John on October 11, 2018, 15:24
Yesterday it was sunny and around 23º here - very windy but a warm wind. Surreal weather for mid-October. Today is gusty, raining on and off and just 11º
Super heavy rain coming according to the Met Office. :(
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Post by: Plot 1 Problems on October 12, 2018, 07:56
Windy, rainy and generally rubbish. No plot work for me today I'm guessing.
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Post by: John on October 12, 2018, 10:01
Right old storm going on - wish I'd joined the cats and stayed in bed!
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Post by: Goosegirl on October 12, 2018, 12:58
Overcast, occasional showers ,and very windy!
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Post by: Goosegirl on October 13, 2018, 15:16
Very windy with heavy squalls of rain.  :(
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Post by: snowdrops on October 13, 2018, 15:50
Very blustery
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Post by: mumofstig on October 13, 2018, 17:41
We've had a sunny, mild, breezy day, with some strong gusts that have rattled the fences and the greenhouses - but nothing compared with some other unlucky parts of the country, so mustn't complain  ;)
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Post by: Plot 1 Problems on October 13, 2018, 19:18
Almost as windy as me after last night's particularly hot Chilli  :D
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Post by: mumofstig on October 13, 2018, 20:29
 ::)  :nowink:
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Post by: snowdrops on October 14, 2018, 11:32
Lots of lovely rain, that’s shelved the plan to visit Harlow Carr & the alpine show to buy plants😥  might have to resort to the ironing ☹️
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Post by: Fairy Plotmother on October 14, 2018, 11:43
At this precise moment.....it’s hammering it down not for the first time today.
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Post by: JayG on October 14, 2018, 11:56
Been raining quite heavily since 0700 this morning - half an inch so far and doesn't look like easing for at least an hour or so.

At only 9C it's a bit of a shock to the system after yesterday's 23C sunny afternoon.
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Post by: mumofstig on October 14, 2018, 16:24
Despite the forecast of rain this morning it was bright and warm, t-shirt weather, so managed an hour and a bit at the allotment  :D

It has slowly got cooler, then darker and darker this afternoon until I've had to switch the light on. Looks like we may get some rain later, instead then  ::)
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Post by: Pescador on October 14, 2018, 17:21
57mm of rain in the last 48 hours with very strong winds yesterday. The last of the rain passed through about 2pm and we now have a sunny, still evening.
Went for a walk through the fields with the idea of checking out the sloes, only to find that somebody had beaten us to it!
Too slow for the sloes!!
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Post by: John on October 14, 2018, 18:24
I reckon we had about 150mm of rain over the last 3 days but none today. Cold though and everywhere is pretty soggy.
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Post by: Lardman on October 15, 2018, 08:08
I was seriously considering a duvet day today, it's foul out there.  Cold, windy, dark and wet.
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Post by: snowdrops on October 15, 2018, 08:52
Grey, wet & miserable looking. I’ve done the ironing so might have to start on the cleaning 😱 or maybe a spot of retail therapy as my lunch date cancelled 😂.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: mumofstig on October 15, 2018, 09:57
Grey and miserable here, as well, but still incredibly mild 18C.

Despite all the warnings we only had a total of 1.3mm of rain yesterday and overnight :( with only a 5-10% chance of any today. We badly need enough to refill the Aquifers, they're getting low now.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: John on October 15, 2018, 10:09
Sunny with blue sky! 8º though.
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Post by: madcat on October 15, 2018, 14:21
Mizzly wet and 'orrible.  The really annoying bit is that Accuweather keeps telling me it is sunny!!!  :mad:
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Plot 1 Problems on October 15, 2018, 14:33
Cold and wet, got soaked earlier. Not got many jobs to do on the plot though so it's not too much of a hassle.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: John on October 18, 2018, 21:57
Lovely day here today - cold but nice in the sunshine which we had quite a lot of.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Lardman on October 19, 2018, 08:27
Cold, cold enough for my heating to turn on  :ohmy: that's 10c in the hall.  Good deal of mist outside and things feel still and quiet. I rather like days like this.  ::)
 
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Christine on October 19, 2018, 08:50
There's been a light ground frost the last couple of mornings. Yesterday was a gardening free day - today we'll see if the chickweed has keeled over on the plots (nah - not a chance, will need more than a couple of cool early mornings).
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Plot 1 Problems on October 19, 2018, 09:10
I suspect we had a touch of frost last night and it's certainly cold out this morning.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: mumofstig on October 19, 2018, 09:29
Grey misty and only10C so far  :( It had to happen sooner or later, I suppose..

MetO still forecasting a couple of hours of sun and 15C for later on, though. So I may just manage a coffee in the greenhouse later, it makes such a difference to my mood if I can do that  ;)
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Post by: snowdrops on October 19, 2018, 16:47
Misty cold morning turned into a lovely sunny day, warm in thme sun but rather cool in the shade.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: John on October 21, 2018, 20:06
Yesterday wasn't bad, cloudy but it kept dry for the most part. Today it rained and drizzled until late afternoon.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Plot 1 Problems on October 21, 2018, 21:19
Very foggy first thing, but cleared to another decent day. Bit of drizzly rain at tea time.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: mumofstig on October 22, 2018, 09:47
7C in the greenhouse overnight, but that's sheltered from the North wind, away from the hedge the wind feels really cold Brr!
The forecast is for a max 12C, despite the bright sunshine - I suspect yesterday may have been the last really warm day of this year, I'm glad I spent it outdoors :)
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Post by: mumofstig on October 25, 2018, 19:14
It was 6C overnight in the greenhouse but by 9am it had dropped to 4C in the cold North wind Brrr!

Wind eased off a bit and by lunchtime it was 13C with the occasional glimpse of sunlight, before it started to get cooler again :(
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Post by: Plot 1 Problems on October 25, 2018, 19:27
Same here Mum, only took my coat off when I was turning the compost heap.
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Post by: mumofstig on October 26, 2018, 09:10
Only a slight breeze from the West so 7C overnight, 10C now with thin high cloud - better than I was expecting from the forecasts last night  ::)
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: John on October 26, 2018, 09:14
Bit windy, quite cold at 6º and the rain is coming in. Inside work today.
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Post by: JayG on October 27, 2018, 10:51
3.1C, with a 'feels like' of -2.3C in the brisk breeze coming straight from the North Pole.  :ohmy:

A few showers, with not surprisingly a hint of sleet in them.

No gardening today!  :nowink:
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Post by: Kleftiwallah on October 27, 2018, 11:09

Well, the shorts are in the wardrobe for the winter and breaking out the 'hairy shirts'.

Sunny, clear and cold in North Wiltshire.

Cheers, Tony.
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Post by: mumofstig on October 27, 2018, 11:19
'Feels Like 4.9 °C ' according to the local weather station, thanks to that N wind Brr! If I just look out of the window - it looks lovely, blue sky and sun, but I'm not fooled that easily  :lol:
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Post by: Plot 1 Problems on October 27, 2018, 11:51
Cold and wet. Good job the winter beard has grown sufficiently :)
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Post by: andreadon on October 27, 2018, 12:31
It's starting to feel like October now.
The whole month has been ridiculously warm, but we're in single figures now.
It rained lightly yesterday but only for about an hour.
Today is lovely and sunny but cold
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Post by: John on October 27, 2018, 13:20
Despite thermal's - it's pretty cold. Cutting wind. But it's dry now :)
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Post by: snowdrops on October 27, 2018, 20:47
Very cold today & then turned to rain that had sleet in it brrr
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Post by: mumofstig on October 28, 2018, 08:51
4C overnight in the greenhouse and 8.5C now and had 10mm of rain in the early hours.

Bright and sunny with a cold NE breeze now, so looks nice but doesn't feel it  ::)
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Post by: AlaninCarlisle on October 28, 2018, 10:10
Early hard frost with overnight low of -2C. Beautiful sunny but cold morning now with hardly any breeze.
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Post by: mumofstig on October 30, 2018, 10:05
6C overnight and 8C now, drizzly and grey again. Although we do need the rain, couldn't we get a decent downpour and be done with it for a few days, rather than 1mm here and there....
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: mumofstig on October 31, 2018, 08:51
Down to 2C overnight in the greenhouse and 5C now, clear sky so may warm up a bit later as there's no wind at present *fingers crossed*
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: John on October 31, 2018, 11:12
Things have warmed up considerably here. Over 8ºC now. But it's drizzling :(
Yesterday was bitter cold but lovely bright sunshine ..
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Post by: Plot 1 Problems on October 31, 2018, 13:01
Woke up to a second day of morning frosts. Pleasant in the sunshine today, sadly I'm stuck at my computer for most of the day.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: mumofstig on November 01, 2018, 08:26
A much warmer night, but steady rain from about 6.30am. and looks set for the day :( Gloomy out there, but it means the c/h is barely on  ;)
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: John on November 01, 2018, 08:43
Patchy cloud so classic sunny spells here - looks lovely down by the coast which is glowing in the sunlight. Cold now (5ºC) but hopefully it will warm up a bit. Still a bit damp though, puddles on the patio.
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Post by: mumofstig on November 02, 2018, 08:44
It dipped just under 2C last night and only 4C now Brr. On the plus side it's nice and sunny, so hope it warms up a bit more for some mudlarking on the plot :)
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Post by: John on November 02, 2018, 12:39
It's sunny and around 10ºC here, light breezes. And I've been stuck on the PC since 9am :(
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Post by: Plot 1 Problems on November 02, 2018, 13:35
Good frost last night but nice and warm in the sunshine now.
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Post by: mrs bouquet on November 02, 2018, 16:15

don't know the temperature, but lovely and bright, no clouds.  I suspect that may mean cold and chilly later !
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Post by: mumofstig on November 03, 2018, 09:47
Zero overnight, grey and 8C now, and forecast to stay about the same. There's a strong breeze, so not very nice at all. Mollycat wanted to go out, but changed her mind on the doorstep, can't say I blame her ;)
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Post by: John on November 03, 2018, 10:49
Around 11º C but raining and windy, gusts over 50 mph. Indoor work today, I think.
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Post by: mumofstig on November 04, 2018, 09:15
Warmer overnight with a low of 7C and 12C now, grey skies with some sunny breaks and very little breeze :)
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: John on November 04, 2018, 11:12
A little warmer here - around 12ºC - and not windy which is great. Odd showers and very damp. Yesterday was horrible. Horizontal rain in the wind and lots of it, about 40 mm. Kept the hens under cover in the secure run all day. Did give them some greens to eat, mainly chickweed which they love.
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Post by: mumofstig on November 05, 2018, 08:44
9C overnight and 13C already, but grey skies that look like rain is on the way. The soil gets easier to loosen after each rainy day we have :)
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: mumofstig on November 06, 2018, 08:56
12C+ overnight and 15C now, feeling really mild, but it's a grey and misty morning, a few gaps in the cloud forecast- so a few outside jobs for me later ;)
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: mumofstig on November 07, 2018, 09:52
12C+ overnight and 15C now, feeling really mild,
Similar temperatures again but today it's raining, sometimes heavily, with a very gusty wind from the S/SE, howling down the chimney!
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Post by: Plot 1 Problems on November 07, 2018, 12:18
Mild but mostly persisting it down.
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Post by: John on November 07, 2018, 12:44
Mild but mostly persisting it down.
ditto :(
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: JayG on November 07, 2018, 14:17
The forecast 'heavy band of rain' this morning lasted for an hour and delivered 4mm.

The 'showers likely later' has so far turned out to have lasted continuously for 2 hours and delivered a further 12 mm!

If you call 9.8C mild, then it's mild, although it was 13C late this morning.

Oh well, bit late in the year to benefit the garden but I know the rivers, reservoirs and aquifers round here need it.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: mumofstig on November 08, 2018, 09:15
Lots of rain in first half of the night, but when that cleared it dropped down to 4C. Bright and sunny 12C now :) I hope it stays like that so I can go mudlarking :)
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: John on November 08, 2018, 19:42
Very windy, very wet and a thoroughly miserable day. Tomorrow doesn't look much better :(
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Plot 1 Problems on November 08, 2018, 20:42
A few showers here and there and a little chilly. Forcast for tomorrow night is heavy rain though, perfect for the nipper's school fireworks night. Which I'm a volunteer for.
At least we get to go down the pub after :D
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: mumofstig on November 09, 2018, 08:05
A milder night at 8C, it's 10C now grey and calm, forecast is for a windy day though, so I've left the greenhouses shut up for now.
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Post by: Aled on November 09, 2018, 10:06
Rain Rain and more rain. I've got one job left to do on the plot before closing it down for the winter, and the rain has turned it into a bog!!
Cheers
Aled
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: John on November 09, 2018, 10:11
We're getting hammered hard in the west of the UK. It's dry at the moment but judging by the black sky and Met Office the rain will be pouring again soon. About 10º C but feels colder in the wind which is getting pretty gusty also.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: 8doubles on November 09, 2018, 13:31
Lots of flooding here .
Rain was torrential yesterday and blowing a gale.
The wind is howling now , if the rain forecast comes again many more properties will flood. :(
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: John on November 09, 2018, 16:50
Oh boy! It is horrible out there. Strong winds and horizontal rain. Dark already (at 4.45pm) - Got reminded I'd promised to bring some parsley in.. I should have claimed a giant slug had eaten it all :)
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Post by: Plot 1 Problems on November 09, 2018, 23:08
Rain, wind, fireworks, hard labour, alcohol.
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Post by: John on November 09, 2018, 23:48
Rain, wind, fireworks, hard labour, alcohol.
Never rains alcohol here  :( :( :(
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Post by: 8doubles on November 10, 2018, 09:44
Rain, wind, fireworks, hard labour, alcohol.
Never rains alcohol here  :( :( :(
Just imagine !
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Post by: Plot 1 Problems on November 10, 2018, 10:34
Something like this?

(https://sarahbrooks55.files.wordpress.com/2015/02/c759929fa254cd517484c8fc2092bcdb-jpg.gif)
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Post by: John on November 10, 2018, 15:03
After the wind got up, the lightening flashed and the thunder crashed whilst the rain and hail rattled on the roof, I decided I may as well get back up and have a drink. 3.30am

This morning I discovered the wind had blown some step ladders into the greenhouse breaking a pane into a million bits. Oh the joys of living up the hill.
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Post by: mrs bouquet on November 10, 2018, 23:00
Absolutely pouring sideways rain, and very windy.  Mrs B
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Post by: mumofstig on November 11, 2018, 09:14
More rain overnight and still showers on and off this morning, mild at 13C. I may be imagining it  :wacko: but the sky is beginning to look a little lighter  :)
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: John on November 11, 2018, 11:49
The ground is wet but we've actually got blue between the clouds and sunny spells. Around 10ºC Light wind too :)
We've had, I reckon, near 150 mm or 6 ins in real money of rain over the last week.
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Post by: Plot 1 Problems on November 11, 2018, 12:38
Bright and breezy, quite mild in all.
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Post by: mumofstig on November 12, 2018, 10:34
It's been persisting down all night a total of 14mm, I think that's enough for now thank you  ::)
Back yard is a big puddle as is most of the footpath at the front...
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Post by: John on November 12, 2018, 11:15
1:30 am - sitting reading a book on the PC when the power goes off. Groping around for a torch when a massive boom of thunder. 4.00 am - roar and rattle of hail in volume.
Breezy, about 10ºC and some heavy clouds around. Met Office reckons rain later today but still predicting a nice day tomorrow.
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Post by: Plot 1 Problems on November 12, 2018, 13:55
Cool and calm again. Even got out onto the balconies to touch up a bit of the gloss work on the windows.
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Post by: DanielCoffey on November 12, 2018, 16:19
Fresh paint in November? That may be tempting fate... like saying "Hey, it's lovely outside, let's have a barbecue!"
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Post by: Plot 1 Problems on November 12, 2018, 16:26
Fresh paint in November? That may be tempting fate... like saying "Hey, it's lovely outside, let's have a barbecue!"

Ha yes! It was only a touch up where I'd had to use a bit of filler.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: John on November 14, 2018, 23:57
Yesterday started nicely but the afternoon was broken with heavy showers that turned into more persistent rain accompanied by strong winds. More or less the same for today (Wednesday) but the Met Office is promising sunshine tomorrow although windy and cold. Fingers crossed!
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: mumofstig on November 15, 2018, 09:28
Another  mild night, min of 11C, but the sky is grey and it feels heavy IYKWIM. Forecast: temp to stay the same all day with a 10% chance of rain. Boring  :nowink:
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: John on November 15, 2018, 09:39
Sunny! 10º and breezy but sunny!
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Post by: Plot 1 Problems on November 15, 2018, 12:40
Sunny cool and a gentle breeze!
No rain predicted for a few days too.
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Post by: al78 on November 16, 2018, 17:47
Second day of clag and mild temperatures with vary little between day and night. The weekend looks to be a lot sunnier, with temperatures dropping.
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Post by: mrs bouquet on November 16, 2018, 21:18
Its been grey and misty and felt very damp.  That makes me blue  :nowink:
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: John on November 16, 2018, 22:26
Well it's been lovely here. Blue sky, sunshine, little wind and not too cold.
They're promising a lovely weekend too and strangely there's no rain at all predicted for 5 days - although that will most likely change.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: mumofstig on November 16, 2018, 22:43
Its been grey and misty and felt very damp.  That makes me blue  :nowink:
Same weather here, and same mood *sigh*
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: John on November 18, 2018, 09:04
It's looking like another nice day here in the west. Quite cold at 8ºC but that should warm up as the sun gets higher in the sky. Little wind so little wind chill. An amazing sky.
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Post by: Plot 1 Problems on November 18, 2018, 10:25
Chilly and bright, perfect for a walk in the Malvern hills :)
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Post by: mumofstig on November 18, 2018, 12:09
Down just below 2C last night but 11C now in the sun  :)
It's 24C in the greenhouse which is very nice  :lol: Guess where I drank my morning coffee  8)
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: andreadon on November 20, 2018, 10:39
After an unseasonably warm and dey October, november has now hit home.
It's so cold today, weather app says 5°.
And it's raining - really cold and heavy rain.
I need to go home (I'm on the plot) but I cycled today and it's too wet to cycle home!
Not only that, but I discovered my daughter has nicked my bike lights to use as a torch so I don't have any lights!
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Post by: John on November 20, 2018, 10:56
...
And it's raining - really cold and heavy rain.
I need to go home (I'm on the plot) but I cycled today and it's too wet to cycle home!
Not only that, but I discovered my daughter has nicked my bike lights to use as a torch so I don't have any lights!
Sounds like you could be stuck in the shed for quite some time....

Cold, breezy, grey and the odd spots of rain. Could be worse.
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Post by: mumofstig on November 20, 2018, 11:52
It was 5C overnight but now down to 3C, with thick cloud and drizzle - really not nice at all  ::)
Forecast is for some sleet in with the rain today  :(
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Post by: JayG on November 20, 2018, 13:36
A comparatively balmy 4C ::) with a 'feels like' of -1.2C.

Frequent blustery showers with some sleet in them.  :(

Can't say we don't need the rain though:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-derbyshire-46236792
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Post by: Plot 1 Problems on November 20, 2018, 13:37
Brass monkeys out. Horrible drizzly rain at times too.
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Post by: mrs bouquet on November 20, 2018, 15:02
Dull and a bit chilly.  Was raining quite hard, but stopped now, feels very damp though.  Mrs Bouquet
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: John on November 25, 2018, 23:53
It's been a nice weekend, cold but lots of sunshine - Monday looks to be pretty decent too but then the gales are coming in. Predicting 60 mph gusts which probably means 80 mph here.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: John on November 27, 2018, 10:54
The gales are here - cold, wet and windy.. very windy.  So far everything's surviving - the  greenhouse being the main worry. Not much I can do now apart from keeping my fingers crossed.
Lovely as it is here, it's days like this I wish we'd moved somewhere more sheltered.. like Hampshire :)
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Post by: madcat on November 27, 2018, 11:23
Here it is still and it feels like we are in the cloud base.  Brr.... Damp. Dull. Dismal. Depressing.
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Post by: Plot 1 Problems on November 27, 2018, 11:47
Cold and raining. No plot visits for the next couple of days.
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Post by: mumofstig on November 27, 2018, 12:30
The fog is finally lifting and there are a few breaks in the cloud. It's 9C and completely calm right now, don't suppose that will last much longer  ::)
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Christine on November 27, 2018, 17:23
The thick fog lifted early on, it turned grey, drear and cold. I went to catch the bus back from the dentist in town up hill. The rain came and the bus didn't so it was a steady half hour walk home.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: John on November 27, 2018, 20:10
The thick fog lifted early on, it turned grey, drear and cold. I went to catch the bus back from the dentist in town up hill. The rain came and the bus didn't so it was a steady half hour walk home.
That's really not good enough (the bus not arriving) - hope you didn't catch a chill.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: mumofstig on November 28, 2018, 08:56
Lots of rain overnight, still thick cloud so maybe more to come,  at least the wind has dropped and it is a mild13C.
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Post by: John on November 28, 2018, 10:34
The second storm wave came in overnight - wind really howling and raining but it's relatively warm at 10 / 11ºC .
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Plot 1 Problems on November 28, 2018, 18:27
Wind has finally picked up here, a few miserable rain showers too. As observed from my desk next to the radiator.
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Post by: Goosegirl on November 29, 2018, 14:06
After a rather windy night I had to go into Morecambe this morning for a dentist appointment  :( and it absolutely lashed it down just as I came out.  >:( All has now calmed down and everything is still where it was yesterday. I don't envy anyone in Scotland though!  ???
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: JayG on November 29, 2018, 16:26
Wet and windy this morning, considerably quieter and drier this afternoon.

Took this picture two days ago which shows how low the water levels are in the Derwent reservoirs about 10 miles from Sheffield (you can see the remains of Derwent, one of the two villages flooded when the dams were built, and yes, there really are some complete nutters out there in the mud and rain amongst the ruins.  :nowink:)
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: John on November 30, 2018, 01:10
We've plenty of water.. how much would you like to buy? :)
Seriously, it's odd - we've had more than enough rain in the west. It's concerning how things are going.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: mumofstig on November 30, 2018, 07:33
I suppose we all knew we would get a lot of rain to make up for the lack of it in the summer, but why does it all come at once?  :wacko:
British weather is so Topsy-turvy and why we're always talking about it  ::)

We had rain through the night, but it's dry, calm and 7C now.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Goosegirl on November 30, 2018, 15:13
Sun, winds, and scattered showers are on today's weather menu and it doesn't look any better for us in the next few days.  :wacko:
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: wighty on December 01, 2018, 18:48
It's not stopped all day, drizzle fortunately, not the hard stuff.  We're nice and cosy here in the front room and  it can do what it likes outside!
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Post by: mrs bouquet on December 03, 2018, 16:20
Today has been a bit sunny and a bit drizzly, and a bit blowy sometimes.   But the sunset has just gone and it was stunning, promises well for tomorrow
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: John on December 03, 2018, 23:40
Hoping for a decent Tuesday - as the Met Office is promising. Quite a long list of jobs and the weather after tomorrow is looking pretty grim
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Christine on December 04, 2018, 09:39
It's been a truly wet week and the washing up bowl that acts as a water measuring item was full yesterday when it didn't rain for a change. This morning there's a frost inches deep outside.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Plot 1 Problems on December 04, 2018, 12:56
Freezing this morning and I've not risked venturing out since!
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: mumofstig on December 04, 2018, 13:34
A big 0C in the greenhouse overnight, and frost not long gone, cos my garden is very shaded in winter Brr!
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: AlaninCarlisle on December 04, 2018, 14:11
Overnight low of -5C. Still only 1C at 11 when I went out. Now dry and misty at 5C. Long winter awaits ;)
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: mumofstig on December 05, 2018, 09:18
Rain overnight which kept us mild 6C, 11C now but still raining and I have to go into town  ::)
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: JayG on December 05, 2018, 09:30
4.5C, wet, and dark - seems to have taken my indoor weather station by surprise as it's still forecasting unbroken sunshine!  :wacko:
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: mumofstig on December 07, 2018, 08:58
Mild and wet all night, 13C now, but with a really gusty wind howling down the chimneys. An indoor day, that's for sure  ::)
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Plot 1 Problems on December 07, 2018, 09:27
Decidedly moist.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: John on December 07, 2018, 23:05
We had 2 days of pea souper fog and drizzle followed today by a fair day but with vicious wind. It was about 8º in shelter and -60 in the wind  :ohmy:
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: robinahood on December 08, 2018, 17:06
I've been stuck indoors for days with a virus and then tonsillitis,  but the rain has been lashing against the windows this afternoon, it's nice to be warm and dry on such a day!
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Plot 1 Problems on December 08, 2018, 17:33
Cold and getting very windy tonight.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: John on December 08, 2018, 19:00
I've been stuck indoors for days with a virus and then tonsillitis,  but the rain has been lashing against the windows this afternoon, it's nice to be warm and dry on such a day!
Hope you're feeling better soon
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: mumofstig on December 09, 2018, 09:12
I opened the curtains to see one half of the sky black and the other side sunny  :ohmy: Luckily the black was going rather than coming  ;) I haven't been out to check the temperature but it feels mild and the wind has dropped quite a bit overnight.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: John on December 09, 2018, 10:46
Heavy cloud, may or may not rain and still breezy but not as bad as yesterday
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: John on December 13, 2018, 00:55
Cold and windy.. getting windier too :(
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: mumofstig on December 13, 2018, 08:14
Clear, cold 2.5C and calm this morning Brr!
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Plot 1 Problems on December 13, 2018, 09:29
Very cold and with an even colder breeze. Tactical avoidance of outdoor activity required.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: New shoot on December 13, 2018, 10:58
We had a frost, but there is blue sky and sun at the moment.  We seen to have been spared the really cold wind as well.  Its hardly tropical, but a lot better than I was expecting it to be.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: John on December 14, 2018, 11:16
There's a brass monkey outside looking for a welding shop!
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Plot 1 Problems on December 14, 2018, 11:28
-3.2 in the polytunnel this morning. Sun is out now but it's still frosty in the shade.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: mrs bouquet on December 14, 2018, 15:50
just got back from shopping at Iceland, and its warmer in there than in my house.  CH comes on at 4.30pm.   :D   It has been very grey here today, a couple of glimpses of watery sun and quite cold.   Mrs B
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: mumofstig on December 14, 2018, 19:48
I've had the heating on all day, and not been properly warm (despite a few layers!) and getting colder now- but it is down to 0C out there already  :ohmy:
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: mrs bouquet on December 14, 2018, 20:25
that's too cold - I hate it  >:(  Mrs B
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: snowdrops on December 15, 2018, 15:42
I’m away in N.Ireland for a few days & the day it’s absolutely dreadful, torrential rain, very high winds & f f freezing. It was rather windy as we landed yesterday & there was some turbulence, so glad I wasn’t flying today. Hope it’s better by Wednesday when I fly home 😔
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: John on December 16, 2018, 09:27
It's very still and damp this morning after Storm Diedre came to visit last night. Looks like she's left the patio table in pieces although the greenhouse is still standing. Some clearing up to do.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: mumofstig on December 16, 2018, 09:32
Milder overnight and sunny this morning  :)
At least the wind has dropped ...but so has a fence panel :(
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: JayG on December 16, 2018, 12:46
The amber warning for ice and yellow warning for snow was not surprisingly enough to put off a friend I'd invited round for dinner and to watch the Strictly final yesterday evening.

What we actually got was some rain (no frost, no snow, no ice, no wind.)  :nowink:

Quiet and sunny today, although I've been too busy fixing my leaking C/H filter to make much of it so far...
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Plot 1 Problems on December 16, 2018, 18:27
Not too cold, a bit drizzly.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Christine on December 17, 2018, 15:23
Very wet underfoot indeed - that's a walk round the allotment paths test shows that. Not as cold as has been but not exactly the late summer temperatures we've had.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: mrs bouquet on December 17, 2018, 15:43
Mild enough to get insect bites up my chest and neck while gardening this morning  !!!!  Has been pleasant sunshine, but grey now, and a bit showery.    Mrs Bouquet
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: mumofstig on December 18, 2018, 08:46
The door is ajar for the cat and it is mild 9C, overcast and breezy.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: John on December 18, 2018, 10:16
Stormy - rain, wind and cold. Pretty nasty :(
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: mrs bouquet on December 18, 2018, 12:08
Heavy rain showers, max. 9.  very grey and windy.  Horrid.    Mrs B
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: greenjay on December 18, 2018, 18:40
wet all day never came particularly light.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: mumofstig on December 19, 2018, 09:05
Raining when I went to bed, raining when I woke up, so it stayed mild all night +8C.
Everything sodden, the front footpath is awash  ::)
Good job I finished shopping yesterday, or I'd have to get my wellies out..
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: mumofstig on December 20, 2018, 08:35
Rain overnight again, so mild this morning 8C. I think our local water reserves must be back to normal by now  ::)

What's happening up in the stratosphere atm, suggests there may be another Sudden stratospheric warming, like last year, so make sure everything that can hold water is out collecting the stuff - just in case!
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: Goosegirl on December 20, 2018, 13:41
Damp but sunny this morning. Now it's clouding over and looking rather dark.
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: John on December 20, 2018, 14:02
...
Everything sodden, the front footpath is awash  ::)
...
It's still sodden raining here :(
Title: Re: What's the weather like where you are? (2018)
Post by: mrs bouquet on December 21, 2018, 15:49
Has been sunny with a good breeze.  Tomorrow promises bright and sunny.   Washing out early  ;)  Mrs Bouquet