"Darren Prescott" wrote in message
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Here is a summary of the latest NWP output for noon on Friday. Issued
0556, 2 Jan 06.

In summary, the models show a battle looming for the end of the week. High
pressure is lurking to our NE and by the end of the week it'll bring
easterlies across much of the UK with somewhat chilly air entrained.
Meanwhile a low will be moving towards the UK from the Atlantic and where
the two airmasses meet a fair bit of rain is likely (or possibly snow if
the easterly brings in cold enough air in time).

The models differ regarding the location of the battle though with the GFS
keeping it to the west (and thus the UK stays under cold air). The Euros
on the other hand bring the battle closer to home with potentially quite a
wet outlook for western areas. None of the models show a quick breakdown
though with a stalemate likely to develop.

The situation does have the potential to be a snowy one if certain
conditions are met, but it's looking borderline at the moment as a lot
hinges on just how much cold air manages to come in from the east. As
ever, more runs are needed.


Phew, what a situation. Getting intresting.

Gavin.