Wednesday 30 November 2011

WEDNESDAY 30th NOVEMBER----EVENING

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HEADLINES @ 1700Hrs
Just about dry all day, though little in the way of sunshine.  Now it's starting to get milder, with the temperature still rising. The wind is also beginning to pick up & rain will soon move in from the SW. Stirlingshire & the far west of Perthshire are set to get more rain than Pitlochry, but some moderate outbreaks should commence shortly & last until the early hours.

THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
A cloudy, mild & increasingly windy spell with some rain soon reaching Pitlochry. Later in the night, the rain will clear & it will start to turn colder, as a cold front moves over the area. By dawn, temperatures will be down to 2 with a ground frost in places & still fairly windy

THURSDAY
A shower or two possible, with even a blob or two of sleet, but much of the day will be dry & bright with some sunny intervals. Rather cold, with highest temperature only 5.  Most places will have a frost overnight, perhaps down to -4, with long clear spells & very little wind.

WEDNESDAY 30th NOVEMBER

THIS MORNING'S READINGS
The only online weather service using data recorded in Pitlochry. The data presented below comes from standard Met Office equipment. However, I also make use of an Automatic Weather Station.
Temperature at obs. time today 09000.5
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)9.3
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)-0.1
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)-2.2
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)11.7mms
Barometer at observation time today1006mbs
Wind at observation time todayNNE2
This month’s highest temperature to date13.8
This month’s lowest temperature to date-2.0
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date21.8mms
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE106.7mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES NOVEMBER
Avg. max. temperature8.3Long term avg. rainfall93.5
Avg min. temperature1.6Wettest month194.5
Record high temperature16.5Driest month12.2
Record low temperature-12.6

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HEADLINES @ 0900Hrs
Following the sleety showers in Pitlochry yesterday evening, it's no surprise to see a snow cover on the surrounding hills this morning. It's a nippy start to the day & more rain this evening. COMING SHORTLY---FACTS & FIGURES FOR NOVEMBER

PITLOCHRY TODAY
Crunchy walking across the grass this morning. Dry for the most part for much of daylight hours, temperature rising to a max. of 6 or 7. Cloud & wind increasing late in the day bringing more rain for the evening & into the night.

THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
A wet evening & first part of the night, with strong winds. From the early hours, it should become dry with a few clear spells, though still windy. Minimum temperature about 2.

THURSDAY
A cold, breezy day, with some dry, sunny weather & perhaps an odd shower about. Max.temp. only 5, with a moderate frost by dawn.



Tuesday 29 November 2011

TUESDAY 29th NOVEMBER----EVENING

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HEADLINES @ 1715Hrs
Today's highest temperature occurred right at the start of the day, 9.3.    Up until 1700Hrs, 3.8mms of rain had fallen since this morning's observation.  COMING SOON----FACTS & FIGURES FOR NOVEMBER 2011

THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
There will be some dry, clear spells during the period, but an odd shower is possible & this could contain some sleet, especially above 150 to 200 mts. It will be a fairly cold night, still with a breeze from W or SW. Minimum temperature around 0 to+1, with many places having a ground frost.

WEDNESDAY
Perhaps a few cloudy patches with the odd shower, but it should be dry & bright for much of the day. Later in the afternoon, or during the evening, another area of cloud & rain will spread into the area from the west. Top temperature around 6.

TUESDAY 29th NOVEMBER

THIS MORNING'S READINGS

The only online weather service using data recorded in Pitlochry. The data presented below comes from standard Met Office equipment. However, I also make use of an Automatic Weather Station.
Temperature at obs. time today 09009.6
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)11.0
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)5.0
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)4.0
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)16.1mms
Barometer at observation time today985mbs
Wind at observation time todayNE2
This month’s highest temperature to date13.8
This month’s lowest temperature to date-2.0
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date21.8mms
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE  (topping normal )95.0mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES  NOVEMBER
Avg. max. temperature8.3Long term avg. rainfall93.5
Avg min. temperature1.6Wettest month194.5
Record high temperature16.5Driest month12.2
Record low temperature-12.6

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HEADLINES @ 0830Hrs
Yesterday's maximum temperature occurred during the night, as a warm front went through, bringing all the rain. Rainfall has now just passed the seasonal norm (it was less than 50% as late as the 24th ).  We won't have been the wettest place overnight by any means---a bit furher west & south west will have caught a lot more.


PITLOCHRY TODAY
A mainly cloudy day with spells of rain. There may be the odd drier patch & the rain should ease off more generally by the end of the day. It will be breezy & although mild for most of the day, it will become colder later on, as a SE-moving cold front passes through. Maximum temperature (early on in the day ) 10 or 11.

THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
Some clear spells & the odd shower (showers will be wintry above 250m ). Minimum temperature will fall to 0, with many places having a slight frost by dawn.

WEDNESDAY
Rather cloudy, with a few showers around (wintry on higher ground ). Feeling cold in fresh W. winds, with a maximum of 6.  Further rain likely during the evening & night.

Monday 28 November 2011

MONDAY 28th NOVEMBER----EVENING

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HEADLINES @ 1600Hrs
Mainly cloudy today, with occasional rain, only mounting to 0.8mms. The maximum temperature was 8.4.
(SEE DETAILS ABOUT DEC.2010 BELOW THIS POSTING.)  A rather wet night in prospect.


THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
A mild, windy night, with spells of rain setting in.  Temperatures may rise a touch from present values & hold up during the overnight period.  Western parts of Perthshire may receive rather more substantial rainfall amounts

TUESDAY
The morning is expected to be mild & wet, with the day's highest temperatures of around 9. By afternoon, any rain should die out though there might be an odd shower. There should also be some sunny spells developing. It will feel colder in brisk W to NW winds.  Western parts of Perthshire may see the more prolonged rainfall continuing throughout the day

REMEMBER DECEMBER 2010? IT'S HARD TO FORGET IT!!

  HARD FACTS & FIGURES FOR DECEMBER 2010
mean max. temp.0.3 ( normal 5.7 )     mean min. temp. -7.2 (normal -0.3 )     number of air frosts 27    number of ground frosts  30

number of days with snow lying at 0900H - 27      number of days with snow falling-  12      Max. snow depth- 21cms
lowest max.temp--7.7   lowest min. air temp. -15.7  number of days with air frost-27   lowest ground temp.--23.1

MONDAY 28th NOVEMBER

THIS MORNING'S READINGS
The only online weather service using data recorded in Pitlochry. The data presented below comes from standard Met Office equipment. However, I also make use of an Automatic Weather Station.
Temperature at obs. time today 08155.3
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)6.5
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)2.5
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)-0.7
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)1.9mms
Barometer at observation time today1011mbs
Wind at observation time todaySE1
This month’s highest temperature to date13.8
This month’s lowest temperature to date-2.0
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date21.8mms
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE78.9mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES NOVEMBER
Avg. max. temperature8.3Long term avg. rainfall93.5
Avg min. temperature1.6Wettest month194.5
Record high temperature16.5Driest month12.2
Record low temperature-12.6

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HEADLINES @ 0815Hrs
Still very unsettled-looking weather charts across the U.K.--but--a year ago today, the minimum temp. had been down to -7.6, with 12 cms of snow lying!

PITLOCHRY TODAY
A mainly cloudy day, with a little occasional light rain at first. Dry for the bulk of daylight hours, but a slow-moving rain area is expected to affect us after dark & last for much of the night. Maximum temperature reaching around 8.

THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
Cloudy with periods of rain.  Temperatures holding up at around 7.

TUESDAY
Cloudy with further rain during the morning. Drier, brighter, but turning colder during the afternoon with a frost on the cards for dawn on Wednesday.

Sunday 27 November 2011

SUNDAY 27th NOVEMBER----EVENING

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HEADLINES @ 1630Hrs
Apart from a few showers during the first half of the morning, it's been dry with good spells of sunshine, though around 6 degrees colder than yesterday.  The maximum temperature was 6.5.         Last year at this time we were under snow & very cold.

THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
The evening should remain dry with some clear spells. Temperatures will fall to around 3, with a touch of ground frost locally. Overnight, cloud will tend to increase, with a few patches of light rain likely.

MONDAY
Rather cloudy with perhaps a little occasional rain. There may also be some dry & brighter periods. Probably becoming generally more cloudy during the evening & night with rather more in the way of rain. Maximum temperature 8.

SUNDAY 27th NOVEMBER

THIS MORNING'S READINGS
The only online weather service using data recorded in Pitlochry. The data presented below comes from standard Met Office equipment. However, I also make use of an Automatic Weather Station.
Temperature at obs. time today 09004.5
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)     HIGHEST THIS MONTH13.8
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)4.5
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)3.0
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)                     WETTEST THIS MONTH21.8mms
Barometer at observation time today1004mbs
Wind at observation time todayW5
This month’s highest temperature to date13.8
This month’s lowest temperature to date-2.0
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date21.8mms
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE77.0mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES NOVEMBER
Avg. max. temperature8.3Long term avg. rainfall93.5
Avg min. temperature1.6Wettest month194.5
Record high temperature16.5Driest month12.2
Record low temperature-12.6

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HEADLINES @ 0900Hrs
A cold front passed over last night, bringing heavy rain & strong winds, as well as lowering the temperature. We are left in a mobile westerly airflow in the week to come, so nothing at all like late Nov. last year.

PITLOCHRY TODAY
A few early showers, but much of the day should be dry, with sunny spells. It will be windy from the W or NW, especially at first, but easing later. It will feel colder than yesterday, despite the sunshine, with the maximum temperature only making about 7.

THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
Some clear spells & falling temperatures, minimum around 3. Overnight, cloud is likely to increase, with perhaps small amounts of rain.

MONDAY
Mainly rather cloudy, but some brighter spells & mainly dry. Some rain is likely during the evening & overnight. Maximum temperature around 8.

Saturday 26 November 2011

BEN VRACKIE, as seen from Queen's View.

SATURDAY 26th NOVEMBER----EVENING

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HEADLINES @ 1630Hrs
It's been very mild today, the maximum temperature reaching 13.8 (the highest of the month).  On this day 12 months ago, the thermometer only reached 2.0 with 5cms of snow lying!   The current weather charts show very disturbed weather, with lots of isobars meaning strong winds.

THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
The evening is expected to be wet & windy, some of the rain being heavy. Overnighf, as a cold front passes, the wind will veer to NW, still strong, but the rain will die out, leaving a night of clear spells with perhaps the odd shower.  It will become colder again, though with strong winds, the lowest temperature should remain at about 4.

SUNDAY
Apart from the risk of an odd shower, the day will be mostly dry & bright, though windy & feeling colder than today. The highest temperature, despite some sunshine, is likely to be pegged at about 7.

SATURDAY 26th NOVEMBER

THIS MORNING'S READINGS
The only online weather service using data recorded in Pitlochry. The data presented below comes from standard Met Office equipment. However, I also make use of an Automatic Weather Station.
Temperature at obs. time today 09009.5
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)9.6
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)1.6
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)-0.8
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)8.5mms
Barometer at observation time today1004mbs
Wind at observation time todaySW5
This month’s highest temperature to date13.7
This month’s lowest temperature to date-2.0
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date10.3mms
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE55.2mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES NOVEMBER
Avg. max. temperature8.3Long term avg. rainfall93.5
Avg min. temperature1.6Wettest month194.5
Record high temperature16.5Driest month12.2
Record low temperature-12.6

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HEADLINES @ 0900Hrs
Following on a chilly evening, increasing cloud, bringing rain, raised temperatures into the mild category duing the night. This was the work of a warm front & tonight will see the repercussions of a cold front, introducing a swing back to colder conditions for tomorrow. All part of a very unsettled westerly spell at the present time.

PITLOCHRY TODAY
A mild, but windy day ahead.   It will be generally cloudy, with mainly light rain on occasions, but some dry & perhaps brighter spells too. Further west of Pitlochry will see heavier & more persistent rain. Maximum temperatures will be around 11 or 12. Winds fresh to strong from the SW.

THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
Some heavier & more persistent rain expected this evening, brought by a cold front. This will see winds from the SW swing round to the NW, always fresh to strong. Colder conditions will follow during the night, minimum temperatures down towards 4, as skies clear somewhat.

SUNDAY
Dry for much of the time, with some brightness & perhaps the odd shower. Very windy at first, moderating later in the day. Feeling colder than Saturday, with highest temperatures only around 7.

Friday 25 November 2011

FRIDAY 25th NOVEMBER----EVENING

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HEADLINES @ 1600Hrs
The first part of the morning was very showery, with the showers heavy enough to bring partially melted snowflakes right down to town level. Not only Ben Vrackie saw some snowfall accumulation, but much of the higher ground too.  The latter part of the morning & at times during the afternoon saw fewer showers.
The day's highest temperature was only 4.7,  while 5.4mms of rain fell between 0900 &1600Hrs.

THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
The evening will see some clear intervals & perhaps one or two showers, with temperatures dropping during any clear spells (minimum around 2 )  During the night, an area of cloud & rain will spread from the SW, though the heaviest falls of rain will be further west than Pitlochry. It is likely to become windy.

WEEKEND
SATURDAY should be a milder day, with the thermometer up to around 11 or 12. It will be windy from the S or SW. It will be rather cloudy at times, with a little of the much heavier rain to the west filtering through to Pitlochry. There may also be some dry, brighter periods.  SUNDAY is expected to be bright with some showers & colder than Saturday

FRIDAY 25th NOVEMBER

THIS MORNING'S READINGS
The only online weather service using data recorded in Pitlochry. The data presented below comes from standard Met Office equipment. However, I also make use of an Automatic Weather Station.
Temperature at obs. time today 09002.8
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)11.6
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)1.7
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)-1.0
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)6.8mms
Barometer at observation time today1009mbs
Wind at observation time todayS3
This month’s highest temperature to date13.7
This month’s lowest temperature to date-2.0
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date10.3mms
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE46.7mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES NOVEMBER
Avg. max. temperature8.3Long term avg. rainfall93.5
Avg min. temperature1.6Wettest month194.5
Record high temperature16.5Driest month12.2
Record low temperature-12.6

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HEADLINES @ 0900Hrs
Max.temp. 15 in Lossiemouth yesterday. Plenty of snow on the Grampians this morning.  Last year at this time, we were sliding into a severe cold spell!!---Such is the wonderful world of the British weather!!!

PITLOCHRY TODAY
Several showers around at present, these are falling as snow over much of the higher ground.   Later, the showers should become more scattered, with a few sunny spells. Feeling much colder than of late. not helped by a fresh wind.

THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
Clear spells & quickly falling temperatures during the evening (minimum 1 or 2 ). During the night, another area of cloud & rain will spread over the area from the SW.  Once again, areas to the west will receive higher rainfall totals. Winds & temperatures will increase with the rain.

WEEKEND
SATURDAY----The remains of the wet weather in the west may occasionally reach Pitlochry, but there should be some dry spells too, though rather cloudy & windy. On the positive side, it will be milder again, up to 11 or 12.
SUNDAY---Colder again & a breezy day with a few showers.

Thursday 24 November 2011

THURSDAY 24th NOVEMBER----EVENING

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HEADLINES @ 1900Hrs
Today's maximum temperature was 11.6 & is unlikely to be reached again for a while. Between 0800 & 1900Hrs, 1.8mms of rain fell. Totals were higher than this further to the west.

THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
Some rain for a time this evening, but later becoming mainly dry with some clear spells overnight. Temperatures will be in the mild category initially, but by dawn, will have fallen to around 2, with a ground frost locally.

FRIDAY
There may be a shower or two around in the morning (perhaps of snow on Ben Vrackie). The afternoon should be mainly dry with some sunshine.  Feeling much colder, especially with a blustery W. wind.  Maximum temperatures will be no higher than 5, making it one of the colder days of the month.  Frost at night.

THURSDAY 24th NOVEMBER

THIS MORNING'S READINGS
The only online weather service using data recorded in Pitlochry. The data presented below comes from standard Met Office equipment. However, I also make use of an Automatic Weather Station.
Temperature at obs. time today 08006.4
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)11.7
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)5.6
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)-0.8
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)2.6
Barometer at observation time today1014mbs
Wind at observation time todaySSE3
This month’s highest temperature to date13.7
This month’s lowest temperature to date-2.0
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date10.3mms
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE39.9mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES NOVEMBER
Avg. max. temperature8.3Long term avg. rainfall93.5
Avg min. temperature1.6Wettest month194.5
Record high temperature16.5Driest month12.2
Record low temperature-12.6

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HEADLINES @ 0800Hr
A very deep low close to NW Scotland, bringing very severe conditions to that region, particularly out at sea.   We are all close to seeing the end of the lengthy mild spell that has dominated November, strangely enough just at the same time as snow & severe cold set in 12 months ago. But there, I think the similarity ends, with the outlook promising only colder weather than we have got used to, a few slight frosts, but any snow confined to the higher ground.


PITLOCHRY TODAY
Generally rather cloudy, but any early rain will quickly die out. During the day, it will become mild but windy, temperatures up to 11, with winds from the south. There should be a good deal of dry weather during daylight hours.

THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
Rain will spread from the N.W. during the evening, as a cold front moves SE-wards.  Winds will be strong from the west. The rain should die out after midnight & temperatures will fall to about 3 by morning.

FRIDAY
Feeling much colder, with temperatures struggling to only 5 & with a strong W. wind into the bargain. It will however be dry for much of the time with excellent visibility.  There may be a few showers around in the morning, but increasing amounts of sunshine during the afternoon.  A touch of frost is likely overnight.

Wednesday 23 November 2011

WEDNESDAY 23rd NOVEMBER----EVENING

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HEADLINES @1830Hrs
Rather more rain than expected this afternoon.   Maximum temperature  11.7.    Rainfall 0900H to 1800H  1.7mms

THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
Mainly dry this evening, with some clear spells likely. Temperatures falling to their minimum during this time (4 degrees). The odd spot may just get a slight touch of ground frost. Overnight, an area of cloud & rain, brought by a warm front, is expected to move into the area from the south.

THURSDAY
The morning is expected to start cloudy with some rain & a fresh wind from the south. It will, however, be mild again, with the thermometer reaching around 11, Dry & brighter weather should follow from mid-morning onwards.

WEDNESDAY 23rd NOVEMBER

THIS MORNING'S READINGS
The only online weather service using data recorded in Pitlochry. The data presented below comes from standard Met Office equipment. However, I also make use of an Automatic Weather Station.
Temperature at obs. time today 090010.8
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)10.8
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)0.5
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)-2.7
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)0.2mms
Barometer at observation time today1010mbs
Wind at observation time todaySW3
This month’s highest temperature to date13.7
This month’s lowest temperature to date-2.0
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date10.3mms
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE37.3mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES NOVEMBER
Avg. max. temperature8.3Long term avg. rainfall93.5
Avg min. temperature1.6Wettest month194.5
Record high temperature16.5Driest month12.2
Record low temperature-12.6

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HEADLINES @ 0900Hr
Nippy yesterday evening, but the cloud & slight rain have brought a return of the mild weather. There is currently a fair amount of rain in the west, but much of it is failing to reach the East coast, with Pitlochry just getting the tail- end of what is left .LAST YEAR AT THIS TIME WE WERE ABOUT TO FEEL A NASTY TASTE OF WINTER (see details further down page).  NO REPEAT THIS YEAR!!


PITLOCHRY TODAY
Mainly cloudy this morning, with some mainly light rain at times. (It will be much wetter further west)  The afternoon should be both drier & brighter. Winds will be fresh from the S or SW & it will be milder than yesterday at around 11.

THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
Some clear skies this evening will allow temperatures to fall to around 4, but overnight, cloud will increase, bringing a little rain & rising temperatures.

THURSDAY
Windy from the S to SW. Cloudy to start the day, perhaps with a little rain, but it should become dry & brighten later. Mild again, maximum up to 11.




Tuesday 22 November 2011

TUESDAY 22nd NOVEMBER----EVENING

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HEADLINES @ 1730Hrs
An excellent day, virtually cloud free after 1000H. It was, however, rather colder than of late, with a maximum of 8.1
SEE BELOW FOR FACTS & FIGURES OF THE LAST FEW DAYS OF NOV.2010

THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
A clear but cold start to the evening, with temperatures down to 2, with a ground frost. Later on, cloud will increase with some patchy light rain spreading from the west ( The rain will be heavier & more persistent further west ) Milder as the night goes on.

WEDNESDAY
Rather cloudy, with a little rain at times during the morning. The cloud should lift & break somewhat during the afternoon. It will be milder than today, up to 10 or 11.

THIS IS NOT A FORECAST-----JUST A REMINDER WHAT DID HAPPEN!!

LOOKING BACK ABOUT 12 MONTHS


2010
MAX. TEMP MIN. TEMP SNOW DEPTH


NOV 25th 1.7 -1.0 6.5cms

NOV 26th 2.0 -3.2 5.0cms

NOV 27th 0.2 -8.2 10.0cms

NOV 28th 1.4 -7.6 12.0cms

NOV 29th 1.1 -5.0 27cms

NOV 30th -1.0 -9.0 24cm

TUESDAY 22nd NOVEMBER

THIS MORNING'S READINGS
The only online weather service using data recorded in Pitlochry. The data presented below comes from standard Met Office equipment. However, I also make use of an Automatic Weather Station.
Temperature at obs. time today 09005.5
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)9.9
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)5.5
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)4.4
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)2.9mms
Barometer at observation time today1016mbs
Wind at observation time todayNW4
This month’s highest temperature to date13.7
This month’s lowest temperature to date-2.0
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date10.3
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE37.1

AVERAGES & EXTREMES NOVEMBER
Avg. max. temperature8.3Long term avg. rainfall93.5
Avg min. temperature1.6Wettest month194.5
Record high temperature16.5Driest month12.2
Record low temperature-12.6

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HEADLINES @ 0900Hrs
Clearing skies are just spreading from the west, following some overnight rain from a cold front, now over the North Sea.  There should be plenty of sunshine around today.

PITLOCHRY TODAY
Cloud breaking during the morning, then broken cloud & sunny spells for the rest of the day. Feeling a little colder & fresher, with winds from the west.

THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
The evening will start with clear spells & temperatures will be at their lowest (down to around 4, with a ground frost locally ). Later, cloud will increase & some mainly light rain will spread from the west. This will help pull temperatures back up again by morning.

WEDNESDAY
Rather cloudy, with occasional mainly light rain, but also some dry, brighter periods. Feeling a little milder again, as temperatures climb towards 11.

Monday 21 November 2011

MONDAY 21st NOVEMBER----EVENING

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HEADLINES @ 1915Hrs
Maximum temperature today:--9.9
Rainfall 0715 to 1915:--2.7mms

THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
Some clear intervals at first, but an area of rain moving in from the S.W.later.  After that, becoming dry with some clear spells.  A colder night than recently, with lows down to 5.

TUESDAY
Any early cloud & left-over rain should clear to leave a dry, bright day with some sunshine. Feeling a little cooler & fresher than recently. Some frost on the cards for tomorrow night.

MONDAY 21st NOVEMBER

THIS MORNING'S READINGS
The only online weather service using data recorded in Pitlochry. The data presented below comes from standard Met Office equipment. However, I also make use of an Automatic Weather Station.
Temperature at obs. time today 07158.4
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)11.2
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)8.1
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)8.0
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)0.3mm
Barometer at observation time today1010mbs
Wind at observation time todayN1
This month’s highest temperature to date13.7
This month’s lowest temperature to date-2.0
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date10.3mms
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE34.2mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES NOVEMBER
Avg. max. temperature8.3Long term avg. rainfall93.5
Avg min. temperature1.6Wettest month194.5
Record high temperature16.5Driest month12.2
Record low temperature-12.6

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HEADLINES @ 0715Hrs
Mild yet again (nearly 7 degrees up on a late november average early morning).  Should be colder at this time tomorrow!


PITLOCHRY TODAY
Mainly cloudy, though dry for the most part & probably becoming brighter at times.  Mild at 11 maximum.

THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
Cloud thickening & lowering to bring rain later in the evening & for a time overnight. Becoming dry with cloud breaks later with temperatures taking a tumble, minimum 3 with a ground frost likely.

TUESDAY
Apart from some cloud to start with, it should be dry with some sunshine, but feeling less mild.

Sunday 20 November 2011

One of the lovliest views in our local area, with colours of autumn adding to it.

SUNDAY 20th NOVEMBER----EVENING

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HEADLINES @ 1630Hrs
A very reasonable day for the time of year, with some brightness, light winds & mild temperatures.  The maximum today was 11.2. There were also some cloudy periods, but no measurable rainfall.


THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
Remaining predominantly cloudy, with some occasional light rain. Temperatures will hold up at around 8.


MONDAY
Again rather cloudy, perhaps with an occasional patch of light rain. There should be some improvement by afternoon.
Staying mild at 11.

SUNDAY 20th NOVEMBER

THIS MORNING'S READINGS
The only online weather service using data recorded in Pitlochry. The data presented below comes from standard Met Office equipment. However, I also make use of an Automatic Weather Station.
Temperature at obs. time today 09009.9
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)12.0
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)8.6
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)5.5
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)0.6mms
Barometer at observation time today1014mbs
Wind at observation time todayN1
This month’s highest temperature to date13.7
This month’s lowest temperature to date-2.0
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date10.3mms
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE33.9mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES NOVEMBER
Avg. max. temperature8.3Long term avg. rainfall93.5
Avg min. temperature1.6Wettest month194.5
Record high temperature16.5Driest month12.2
Record low temperature-12.6

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HEADLINES @ 0900Hrs
A mild, murky but virtually calm morning & still a lot of leaves continue to cling to the branches. We are now 2/3rds through November, with temperatures well above normal & a low rainfall total. 12 months ago, we were close to the start of a very cold & snowy spell!!

PITLOCHRY TODAY
Mainly cloudy, with patches of slight rain or drizzle. Perhaps drier & a little brighter this afternoon. Mild again, top temperature reaching 11, with light S. winds.

THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
Remaining cloudy with some further light rain or drizzle, but temperatures holding up at about 8.

MONDAY
Cloudy with a little light rain around in the morning, but the afternoon should be dry. Mild again, up to 11.

Saturday 19 November 2011

SATURDAY 19th NOVEMBER----EVENING

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HEADLINES @ 1600Hrs
The morning was particularly pleasant with some sunshine. The afternoon, though more cloudy, remained dry.  It continued mild with light winds, today's highest temperature reaching 12.

THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
It will remain generally cloudy & later in the evening, some rain is expected to spread from the SW.  The belt of rain has weakened & disintegrated somewhat during the day & may be light & patchy at times. Lowest temperatures are likely to hold at about 8.

SUNDAY
Probably not as good as Saturday, with more cloud & some patchy rain around especially during the morning. There could be dry weather & brighter skies around during the afternoon, though further rain is likely Sunday night. Staying mild for the time of year.

SATURDAY 19th NOVEMBER

THIS MORNING'S READINGS
The only online weather service using data recorded in Pitlochry. The data presented below comes from standard Met Office equipment. However, I also make use of an Automatic Weather Station.
Temperature at obs. time today 09009.9
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)13.7
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)9.5
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)8.5
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)0.9mms
Barometer at observation time today1013mbs
Wind at observation time todayNNE2
This month’s highest temperature to date        (YESTERDAY )13.7
This month’s lowest temperature to date           -2.0
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date10.3mms
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE  (ONLY ABOUT A THIRD)33.3mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES NOVEMBER
Avg. max. temperature8.3Long term avg. rainfall93.5
Avg min. temperature1.6Wettest month194.5
Record high temperature16.5Driest month12.2
Record low temperature-12.6

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HEADLINES @ 0900Hrs
Not a bad day for time of year, probably Sunday not as good.  Looks like a wet night tonight, but November rainfall is currently well down on average.  The mildness goes on & at present, we are about 3 degrees up on normal.


PITLOCHRY TODAY
Generally rather cloudy, but some brighter spells, with even a little sunshine on occasions.   Little or no rain in our area. It will continue mild, with a high of 11. Winds light & rather variable.

THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
Rain tonight, which may be rather heavy at times & persistent.  Lowest temperature about 8

SUNDAY
Rather cloudy, with some occasional, mainly light rain. Perhaps rather brighter & dry later in the day. Max. temp. 11.

Friday 18 November 2011

Plenty of life in the stream at the Falls of Bruar

FRIDAY 18th NOVEMBER----EVENING

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HEADLINES @ 1500Hr
Some light rain at 1500Hrs, but only 0.1mm since this morning.  The mildest day so far in November at 13.7 maximum.

THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
Cloudy, with some mainly light rain & drizzle this evening.  Becoming drier overnight, perhaps with a few clear spells.  Minimum temperature around 7.

WEEKEND
SAT.----Predominantly cloudy, with a little occasional rain, but also some drier, brighter spells. Mild at 11.
SUN.---Again, mainly cloudy, with perhaps a little rain at times, but also some dry spells. Continuing mild.

FRIDAY 18th NOVEMBER

THIS MORNING'S READINGS
The only online weather service using data recorded in Pitlochry. The data presented below comes from standard Met Office equipment. However, I also make use of an Automatic Weather Station.
Temperature at obs. time today 090012.0
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)12.4
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)7.1
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)5.0
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)7.8mms
Barometer at observation time today1006mbs
Wind at observation time todaySSE2
This month’s highest temperature to date13.1
This month’s lowest temperature to date-2.0
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date10.3mms
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE32.4mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES NOVEMBER
Avg. max. temperature8.3Long term avg. rainfall93.5
Avg min. temperature1.6Wettest month194.5
Record high temperature16.5Driest month12.2
Record low temperature-12.6

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HEADLINES @ 0900Hrs
Very mild out there for the time of year.  The Inverness to Elgin area should be especially good today on brightness & temperature.

PITLOCHRY TODAY
Generally rather cloudy, with some occasional, mainly light rain. There should also be some drier, brighter spells too. It will be very mild for the time of year, maximum temperature close to 13. Winds moderate from S or SW.

THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
A cloudy evening with some occasional light rain. It is expected to be drier with some clear spells overnight. Minimum temperature around 8.

WEEKEND
SATURDAY---Rather cloudy, but still mild
SUNDAY---Again rather a lot of cloud at times, but continuing mild

Thursday 17 November 2011

THURSDAY 17th NOVEMBER----EVENING

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HEADLINES @ 1700Hrs
The rain raced in about 4 hrs earlier than expected, giving 2.5mms by 1700Hrs. Today's top temperature was 9.4 & the next day or two promise mild conditions too.

THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
The evening will continue wet, with spells of moderate rain. Overnight, the rain should become lighter & more occasional. It will remain mild, with minimum temperature around 9.  The breeze is likely to freshen from the south.

FRIDAY
Something of an east/west split, with areas further west having the lion's share of the rain, while places nearer the east coast see little rain & some dry bright weather.  Pitlochry may be cloudy early on with some occasional rain, but should become drier & brighter by afternoon. It should be very mild, if breezy, maximum temperature up to 13.

THURSDAY 17th NOVEMBER

THIS MORNING'S READINGS
The only online weather service using data recorded in Pitlochry. The data presented below comes from standard Met Office equipment. However, I also make use of an Automatic Weather Station.
Temperature at obs. time today 09007.3
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)9.0
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)6.3
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)4.2
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)2.4mms
Barometer at observation time today1009mbs
Wind at observation time todayvariable 1
This month’s highest temperature to date13.1
This month’s lowest temperature to date-2.0
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date10.3mms
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE24.6mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES NOVEMBER
Avg. max. temperature8.3Long term avg. rainfall93.5
Avg min. temperature1.6Wettest month194.5
Record high temperature16.5Driest month12.2
Record low temperature-12.6

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HEADLINES @ 0900Hrs
High pressure is centred over E. Europe, with a low over Mid-Atlantic. A mild southerly flow, with several fronts, will cover Britain over the next few days.

PITLOCHRY TODAY
A cloudy start, with a little left-over rain. Becoming brighter, especially from mid-morning to mid-afternoon, with some sunny spells. Maximum temperature up to 9 or 10. Becoming more cloudy again to end the day.

THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
Becoming quite wet during the evening & overnight. Mild & breezy from S or SW. Lowest temperatures 8 or 9.

FRIDAY
A mild & breezy day. Often rather cloudy, with some outbreaks of rain, but also some drier, brighter periods.  Maximum temperature up to a very mild 12 or 13.

Wednesday 16 November 2011

WEDNESDAY 16th NOVEMBER----EVENING

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HEADLINES @ 1700Hrs
It wasn't as dull & dreary today. There were some brighter periods & even a transient appearance of the sun. The air was drier too. Today's highest temperature was 9.0.

THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
This evening should be dry, partly cloudy,with perhaps a few breaks. Later in the night, a front will bring some occasional, mainly light rain. Lowest temperatures will hold at about 5 or 6.

THURSDAY
Any remnants of the overnight rain should quickly clear to leave a dry day, with broken cloud & some sunshine. Late in the day, cloud & wind will increase to bring rain during the evening & night. Temperatures will range between a high of 9 or10 to an overnight low of 7.

WEDNESDAY 16th NOVEMBER

THIS MORNING'S READINGS
The only online weather service using data recorded in Pitlochry. The data presented below comes from standard Met Office equipment. However, I also make use of an Automatic Weather Station.
Temperature at obs. time today 09007.2
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)8.7
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)7.0
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)6.1
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)trace
Barometer at observation time today1017mbs
Wind at observation time todayENE2
This month’s highest temperature to date13.1
This month’s lowest temperature to date-2.0
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date10.3mms
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE22.2mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES NOVEMBER
Avg. max. temperature8.3Long term avg. rainfall93.5
Avg min. temperature1.6Wettest month194.5
Record high temperature16.5Driest month12.2
Record low temperature-12.6

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HEADLINES @ 0900Hrs
Pressure is high over the Baltic, but fronts are queueing up in the Atlantic. Winds are likely to become more S to SW by Thursday, bringing an end to the low cloud & gloom from off the North Sea.

PITLOCHRY TODAY
A few brighter spells may occur, but overall, it is likely to remain cloudy, with just the chance of an odd patch of drizzle. Winds will be fairly light, but still between ESE & SE. Highest temperature values around 9.

THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
Perhaps a few clearer spells this evening, but cloudy in the main & a fragmenting front is expected to bring some light & patchy rain at times during the night. Lowest temperature about 7.

THURSDAY
A little rain first thing, but becoming dry & brighter in the middle part of the day, with perhaps some sunshine as winds turn more to the S & freshen. Rain during the evening. Maximum temperature 9.

Tuesday 15 November 2011

This is not todays sat pic, but it does show the sort of thing that can happen when low cloud is blown inland on an E to SE wind. Pitlochry is vulnerable in such situations

TUESDAY 15th NOVEMBER----EVENING

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HEADLINES @ 1700Hrs
Overcast, with occasional drizzle, maximum temperature 8.7.   BUT----all the following places were sunny at 1500Hrs today:----Altnaharra, Altbea, Aviemore, Skye, Stornoway & Prestwick (+ many others in Western Scotland )

THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
Staying mainly overcast with occasional drizzle. At least all the cloud should keep temperatures from falling too much, minimum around 6 or 7.  Places well to the west of us with clearer skies may see a touch of frost.

WEDNESDAY
Essentially cloudy, with an odd patch of drizzle, though some chance of rather brighter skies at times, than was the case on Sun.Mon & Tues. Highest temperature around 9.

TUESDAY 15th NOVEMBER

THIS MORNING'S READINGS
The only online weather service using data recorded in Pitlochry. The data presented below comes from standard Met Office equipment. However, I also make use of an Automatic Weather Station.
Temperature at obs. time today 08458.5
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)9.9
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)8.0
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)7.5
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)0.1mm
Barometer at observation time today1021mbs
Wind at observation time todayE4
This month’s highest temperature to date13.1
This month’s lowest temperature to date-2.0
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date10.3
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE22.2mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES NOVEMBER
Avg. max. temperature8.3Long term avg. rainfall93.5
Avg min. temperature1.6Wettest month194.5
Record high temperature16.5Driest month12.2
Record low temperature-12.6

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HEADLINES @ 0845Hrs
Pressure remains high over Scandinavia, resulting in a cloudy E to SE airflow over the British Isles. Little sunshine around, except in western extremities. Yesterday, Aultbea (Wester Ross) was Britains warmest spot at 16.  They're having a good run in that neck of the woods!

PITLOCHRY TODAY
Mainly cloudy, with one or two patches of drizzle.  Just an outside chance of a few brighter intervals. Winds still from ESE & maximum temperature around 9 or 10.

THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
Staying mainly cloudy, with only the far west of our region seeing some breaks & turning chilly. Pitlochry should remain above 5 or 6.

WEDNESDAY
Though still cloudy, with an isolated spit or two of drizzle possible, the chances of the odd brighter spell increase a little, (but don't hold your breath). Highest temperature 9 or 10.

Monday 14 November 2011

View upstream from the Lower Bridge, Falls of Bruar

MONDAY 14th NOVEMBER----EVENING

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HEADLINES @ 1800Hrs
Having advised this morning where it should be possible to find brighter conditions, I am now able to confirm one place, not too far away, where it was actually worse than Pitlochry, namely PERTH!.  The afternoon there, saw continuous light rain & drizzle, requiring normal wiper speed in the car.  At 1500hrs, it became rather too dark to read the newspaper while parked up at Tesco. On the way home, conditions improved & the ground in Pitlochry looked considerably drier, with only 0.1mm in the raingauge here. Radar evidence confirmed the higher amount of precipitation between Edinburgh & Perth. The highest temperature in Pitlochry today was 9.9.

THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
Remaining cloudy with a few patches of drizzle. Winds from ESE (off the North Sea). Minimum temperature around 7.

TUESDAY
Essentially cloudy, though perhaps an enhanced chance of it's being a little brighter at times ( no cast iron guarantees! )
Wind still from ESE, highest temperature around 10.

MONDAY 14th NOVEMBER

THIS MORNING'S READINGS
The only online weather service using data recorded in Pitlochry. The data presented below comes from standard Met Office equipment. However, I also make use of an Automatic Weather Station.
Temperature at obs. time today 08459.3
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)10.8
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)8.8
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)8.4
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)0.1mm
Barometer at observation time today1027mbs
Wind at observation time todayESE2
This month’s highest temperature to date13.1
This month’s lowest temperature to date-2.0
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date10.3mms
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE22.1mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES NOVEMBER
Avg. max. temperature8.3Long term avg. rainfall93.5
Avg min. temperature1.6Wettest month194.5
Record high temperature16.5Driest month12.2
Record low temperature-12.6

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HEADLINES @ 0845Hrs
Pitlochry does not come off well when moist, cloudy air streams approach from between east & south east & here we are again for a couple of days!      The cloud will be thinner & the sun break through at times, further west & north west. Yesterday became quite sunny in Aviemore, Inverness & Skye for example, where mountainous areas help to disintegrate the cloud sheet.

PITLOCHRY TODAY
A cloudy day ahead, with the cloud covering the hills.  Although dry for much of the time, there are likely to be odd patches of drizzle around. Winds will be light to moderate, mainly from E or ESE & highest temperatures will reach around 10.

THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
Continuing cloudy, with a few patches of drizzle.  Minimum temperature around 7 or 8.

TUESDAY
Again mainly cloudy, with the cloud low enough to cover the higher ground. Winds from between E & SE & maximum temperature around 9.

Sunday 13 November 2011

SUNDAY 13th NOVEMBER----EVENING

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HEADLINES @ 1600Hrs
Least said the better about today in Pitlochry.   However, you didn't need to go all that far to find some sunshine.  Aviemore (only some 55 miles away ) was reporting a mostly sunny afternoon. That town has a lot of mountain between it & the North Sea, on occasions of moist SE air flows. Of course, it's much more exposed to snow showers in N airstreams than Pitlochry!   Today's top temperature here was 10.8.

THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
Remaining generally overcast, with occasional drizzle & hill fog. Temperatures holding up at about 8.

MONDAY
Similar to today, with low cloud & occasional drizzle, with temperatures around 10 at best.  Perhaps a slim chance of a little brightness during the afternoon, but again sunshine generally confined to further west & north.

SUNDAY 13th NOVEMBER

THIS MORNING'S READINGS
The only online weather service using data recorded in Pitlochry. The data presented below comes from standard Met Office equipment. However, I also make use of an Automatic Weather Station.
Temperature at obs. time today 09009.0
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)12.7
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)1.3
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)-1.0
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)trace
Barometer at observation time today1030mbs
Wind at observation time todayESE3
This month’s highest temperature to date13.1
This month’s lowest temperature to date-2.0
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date10.3mms
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE22.0mms
AVERAGES & EXTREMES NOVEMBER
Avg. max. temperature8.3Long term avg. rainfall93.5
Avg min. temperature1.6Wettest month194.5
Record high temperature16.5Driest month12.2
Record low temperature-12.6

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HEADLINES @ 0900Hrs
There were actually clear skies until at least 0400H, with a low air min. & a slight ground frost. Unfortunately, North Sea "clag"has now enveloped us & looks like sticking. Only getting to the west of the mountains can guarantee brighter skies!

PITLOCHRY TODAY
Disappointing after yesterday.  Those seeking some sunshine will have to travel well to the west or north west.  So for Pitlochry, much as now, with low cloud down on the hills, odd patches of drizzle, a moderate breeze from the E or SE & a maximum temperature of 9.

THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
Continuing in similar vein, with low cloud, drizzle patches, but temperatures falling no lower than 8.

MONDAY
Probably little change, with the E to SE wind bringing in plenty of low cloud from the North Sea to our part of the world.

Saturday 12 November 2011

Ben Vrackie sometimes looks higher when protruding from a band of cloud below the summit

SATURDAY 12th NOVEMBER----EVENING

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HEADLINES @ 1630Hrs
November days don't come much better than this!  Quite generous measures of sunshine & maximum temperature up to 12.7--well above average.

THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
Much of the evening is likely to be largely clear & this will allow temperatures to fall rather quickly, perhaps down to about 4.  This may result in a touch of ground frost in the most prone places. During the night, cloud is set to spread in from the east, shrouding the hills & perhaps giving the odd patch of drizzle.

SUNDAY
A bit of an east/ west split tomorrow, with the east hanging on to the cloud & the more western parts of the region seeing something of the sun. Pitlochry is likely to be largely cloudy during the morning, with perhaps the odd patch of drizzle.  The cloud may just lift & break somewhat during the afternoon. Maximum temperature about 11.

SATURDAY 12th NOVEMBER

THIS MORNING'S READINGS
The only online weather service using data recorded in Pitlochry. The data presented below comes from standard Met Office equipment. However, I also make use of an Automatic Weather Station.
Temperature at obs. time today 090010.0
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)10.0
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)8.8
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)7.9
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)10.3mms
Barometer at observation time today1018mbs
Wind at observation time todaySE4
This month’s highest temperature to date13.1
This month’s lowest temperature to date-2.0
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date10.3mms
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE22.0mms
 
AVERAGES & EXTREMES NOVEMBER
Avg. max. temperature8.3Long term avg. rainfall93.5
Avg min. temperature1.6Wettest month194.5
Record high temperature16.5Driest month12.2
Record low temperature-12.6

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HEADLINES @ 0900Hrs
Not looking bad out there, with the first of some sunny intervals, Still mild too, with the thermometer already in double figures. There were 10.3mms in the gauge this morning from rain last evening & for a time in the night.

PITLOCHRY TODAY
Partly cloudy for much of the morning, though mainly dry, with a few sunny intervals. This afternoon should see more broken cloud & more in the way of sunshine. Winds mainly from the S & moderate in strength, with maximum temperatures reaching an above-average 12.

THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
Dry with some clear spells through the evening, with temperatures falling to a minimum of about 4 or 5. Later in the night, cloud is likely to increase & temperatures recover somewhat. There could just be an odd patch of drizzle.

SUNDAY
Pitlochry will be rather close to the boundary between a cloudy day in the east, perhaps with a little patchy drizzle & somewhat more broken cloud further north & west with some sunny intervals. Top temperature in the 10 to 12 range.   So hedging bets rather with this one; hope to firm up detail nearer the time, but my advice is to avoid the east coast for a day out on Sunday.


xxx