The Weather Thread

Noostairz · November 1st, 2006, 08:55 PM

first widespread frost of the autumn tonight, innit...

SSC forum metro areas:

Braemar, Aberdeenshire (the coldest low-level place in the UK, in terms of annual average temperature) – note: couldn’t find a weather station for braemar so Aberdeen will have to do instead:

Scilly, Cornwall (the warmest place in the UK, in terms of annual average temperature):

Erebus555 · November 1st, 2006, 09:02 PM

Goddamn arctic winds. I'm freezing me bits off...

Cloud is on the way now so we'll get a lashing of rain. Oh I love the British weather though. There's nothing better lying snug in your bed and hearing the wind and rain lashing outside. You feel all safe. Well, I do. Its just when it starts thundering that it gets tense.

Noostairz · November 1st, 2006, 09:18 PM

may as well compare ourselves weather-wise to a bunch of other places across the world:

North America:

Europe:

Middle East:

Asia:

Oceania:

Pobbie · November 1st, 2006, 09:06 PM

You see, this is what I hate about the British mentality towards weather. We get told for weeks how unseasonably warm it is, and next thing you know everyone's getting worked up over a frost.

Just wait until the first snow arrives, then it will be panic central.

Dan1987 · November 1st, 2006, 09:12 PM

So cold here in Surrey, down to 4C already. It should be -4C sometime this week at night too

Noostairz · November 1st, 2006, 09:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pobbie Rarr

You see, this is what I hate about the British mentality towards weather. We get told for weeks how unseasonably warm it is, and next thing you know everyone's getting worked up over a frost...

worked up? who's getting worked up?

personally i'm loving it. nothing like a bit of arctic air: clear frosty nights, crisp dry days. finally it feels like autumn after all that mild, damp muggy shit.

El_Greco · November 1st, 2006, 09:15 PM

i want snow

Noostairz · November 1st, 2006, 09:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by El_Greco

i want snow

SNOW!

Noostairz · October 16th, 2007, 01:55 PM

in recent years in london there's usually been at least one occasion every winter where snow's settled, even if more often than not all it's amounted to is a light dusting followed by a quick thaw.

because i'm bored, and sick of the current dreary mild weather outside, here are some of the more recent snowy days in the capital:

8th January, 2003:
Heavy snow (morning/afternoon). Stuck around for a good couple of days. High 1.6C, Low -1.8C

28th January, 2004:
Evening thunder snow! Stuck around til the next day. High 5.9C, Low -2C

w/ thanks to: http://www.lizardphotos.org.uk/jansn...arylebone_Road

4th March, 2005:
Morning snow, all gone by the afternoon. High 6.9C, Low -0.7C

w/ thanks to: can't remember exact source, someone on flickr

24th January, 2007:
Light overnight dusting, quickly melted. High 5C, Low -0.3C
image hosted on flickr

w/ thanks to: http://www.flickr.com/photos/misterrad/367914469/

8th Feb, 2007:
Morning/afternoon snow, slowly turned to sleet and slush. High 5.1C, Low 0.6C

w/ thanks to: http://twocrabs.blogs.com/2crabs/200..._snow_sto.html

up the tigers · October 17th, 2007, 03:16 PM

I'm loving this weather. Its so nice and sunny, a bit chilly at times but only when its windy.

clarky · December 7th, 2010, 06:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Noostairz

SNOW!

Thats not a recent photo Stairz because Wembley stadium can be seen under construction.

***b4mmy*** · November 2nd, 2006, 12:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by El_Greco

i want snow

me too... now!

JackSwan · November 1st, 2006, 09:22 PM

yep, there's definitely been a lot of weather about today.

Pobbie · November 1st, 2006, 09:27 PM

I agree completely. But before you know it, everyone will be telling you how cold it is. If its not too warm, it has to be too cold.

Erebus555 · November 1st, 2006, 09:33 PM

British weather and temperature varies wildly. We can never really know when it is right. And the British are all a moany old bunch anyway.

Pobbie · November 1st, 2006, 09:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Erebus555

British weather and temperature varies wildly.

The weather does vary very regularly. However, the actual range of conditions isn't that great. Compare to continental climates for instance.

The Longford · November 1st, 2006, 09:47 PM

Beautiful sunny day here today and looks like its going to stay that way until sunday.
Bright and cold - fantastic.
Everything looks all zingy during the day with a pure cobalt sky and then softens off with a deep amber and saffron sunset.
Life is grand!

NothingBetterToDo · November 2nd, 2006, 12:26 AM

I love this type of weather.....icy wind, clear sky, bright sun....its truly glorious

***Medo*** · November 2nd, 2006, 01:00 AM

goddamn pobbie it's fucking cold!!!!

Butterfield · November 2nd, 2006, 02:19 AM

It was 0 degrees on my car thermometer tonight.

November 1st, 2006, 08:55 PM	#1
Noostairz Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Transatlantic Posts: 10,012 Likes (Received): 1	The Weather Thread first widespread frost of the autumn tonight, innit... SSC forum metro areas: Braemar, Aberdeenshire (the coldest low-level place in the UK, in terms of annual average temperature) – note: couldn’t find a weather station for braemar so Aberdeen will have to do instead: Scilly, Cornwall (the warmest place in the UK, in terms of annual average temperature):

November 1st, 2006, 09:02 PM	#2
Erebus555 It's Sting. So What? Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Bristol Posts: 31,246 Likes (Received): 4	Goddamn arctic winds. I'm freezing me bits off... Cloud is on the way now so we'll get a lashing of rain. Oh I love the British weather though. There's nothing better lying snug in your bed and hearing the wind and rain lashing outside. You feel all safe. Well, I do. Its just when it starts thundering that it gets tense. __________________ The UK Housing Wiki - Attempting to document every tower block, council estate, private estate, housing association, tower block construction/ demolition method, tower block architect, tower block construction company... etc etc, in the UK. Everything to do with postwar residences! - Please join and help! EREBUS - OFFICIAL MOD CANDIDATE 2011 - BRITISH MODS FOR BRITISH PEOPLE! Last edited by Erebus555; November 1st, 2006 at 09:15 PM.

November 1st, 2006, 09:15 PM	#7
El_Greco I Like Palm Trees Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: London Posts: 16,758 Likes (Received): 274	i want snow __________________ My Photos : Lisbon\|Madrid\|Rome\|Naples\|London\|Rotterdam\|Fes

November 1st, 2006, 09:33 PM	#15
Erebus555 It's Sting. So What? Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Bristol Posts: 31,246 Likes (Received): 4	British weather and temperature varies wildly. We can never really know when it is right. And the British are all a moany old bunch anyway. __________________ The UK Housing Wiki - Attempting to document every tower block, council estate, private estate, housing association, tower block construction/ demolition method, tower block architect, tower block construction company... etc etc, in the UK. Everything to do with postwar residences! - Please join and help! EREBUS - OFFICIAL MOD CANDIDATE 2011 - BRITISH MODS FOR BRITISH PEOPLE!

November 1st, 2006, 09:47 PM	#17
The Longford Benefit Scrounger Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: M20 Posts: 8,097 Likes (Received): 4	Beautiful sunny day here today and looks like its going to stay that way until sunday. Bright and cold - fantastic. Everything looks all zingy during the day with a pure cobalt sky and then softens off with a deep amber and saffron sunset. Life is grand! __________________ Visit The Trafford Spade Museum - Bring The Kids. Ample Parking and Excellent Gift Shop Right Next Door

November 1st, 2006, 09:18 PM	#3
Noostairz Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Transatlantic Posts: 10,012 Likes (Received): 1	may as well compare ourselves weather-wise to a bunch of other places across the world: North America: Europe: Middle East: Asia: Oceania:

November 1st, 2006, 09:06 PM	#4
Pobbie BANNED Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,234 Likes (Received): 20	You see, this is what I hate about the British mentality towards weather. We get told for weeks how unseasonably warm it is, and next thing you know everyone's getting worked up over a frost. Just wait until the first snow arrives, then it will be panic central.

November 1st, 2006, 09:12 PM	#5
Dan1987 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: NW Surrey Posts: 951 Likes (Received): 0	So cold here in Surrey, down to 4C already. It should be -4C sometime this week at night too

October 16th, 2007, 01:55 PM	#9
Noostairz Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Transatlantic Posts: 10,012 Likes (Received): 1	in recent years in london there's usually been at least one occasion every winter where snow's settled, even if more often than not all it's amounted to is a light dusting followed by a quick thaw. because i'm bored, and sick of the current dreary mild weather outside, here are some of the more recent snowy days in the capital: 8th January, 2003: Heavy snow (morning/afternoon). Stuck around for a good couple of days. High 1.6C, Low -1.8C 28th January, 2004: Evening thunder snow! Stuck around til the next day. High 5.9C, Low -2C w/ thanks to: http://www.lizardphotos.org.uk/jansn...arylebone_Road 4th March, 2005: Morning snow, all gone by the afternoon. High 6.9C, Low -0.7C w/ thanks to: can't remember exact source, someone on flickr 24th January, 2007: Light overnight dusting, quickly melted. High 5C, Low -0.3C image hosted on flickr w/ thanks to: http://www.flickr.com/photos/misterrad/367914469/ 8th Feb, 2007: Morning/afternoon snow, slowly turned to sleet and slush. High 5.1C, Low 0.6C w/ thanks to: http://twocrabs.blogs.com/2crabs/200..._snow_sto.html

October 17th, 2007, 03:16 PM	#10
up the tigers Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Kingston Upon Hull Posts: 3,295 Likes (Received): 0	I'm loving this weather. Its so nice and sunny, a bit chilly at times but only when its windy.

November 1st, 2006, 09:22 PM	#13
JackSwan click click Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Suffolk, England Posts: 7,911 Likes (Received): 100	yep, there's definitely been a lot of weather about today.

November 1st, 2006, 09:27 PM	#14
Pobbie BANNED Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,234 Likes (Received): 20	I agree completely. But before you know it, everyone will be telling you how cold it is. If its not too warm, it has to be too cold.

November 2nd, 2006, 12:26 AM	#18
NothingBetterToDo Better To Do Nothing Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: London Posts: 10,536 Likes (Received): 1	I love this type of weather.....icy wind, clear sky, bright sun....its truly glorious __________________ My Pictures: London - Amsterdam - Copenhagen - Berlin - Oslo - Bergen - Prague - Dublin

November 2nd, 2006, 01:00 AM	#19
*Medo* Moderator Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: London Posts: 18,440 Likes (Received): 111	goddamn pobbie it's fucking cold!!!! __________________ If we believe absurdities, we shall commit atrocities. -Voltaire

November 2nd, 2006, 02:19 AM	#20
Butterfield lime-hating shrublet Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: British Leyland Posts: 18,556 Likes (Received): 222	It was 0 degrees on my car thermometer tonight.

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