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Old March 15th 10, 09:40 AM posted to uk.sci.weather
Bonos Ego Bonos Ego is offline
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Default Winter in context - help me decide

On 15 Mar, 09:31, "Martin Rowley"
wrote:
"John Hall" wrote ...
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I'm confused. You seem to be talking about Hurn Airport, whereas
Bonos
Ego was talking about Exeter Airport.
--
John Hall


... I'm simply pointing out that the data stored on that site is
unreliable: I check routinely against Hurn (hence my mention of that
station), but I've also had occasion to check Heathrow for example -
same problems.

My *strong* advice is to NOT use that site, *unless* you have a second
source to check against. Like many sources on the internet, although
it looks 'wonderful' and the answer to all prayers, great care should
be taken before slavishly using the data. Wikipedia is a prime example
:-(

Martin.

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Martin Rowley
West Moors, East Dorset (UK): 17m (56ft) amsl
Lat: 50.82N * Long: 01.88W
NGR: SU 082 023


Martin,

Having looked in more detail at the data from said website there does
appear to be some holes in their data so, I agree with you, use my
assumptions from the data with caution.

It would be great if someone that had access to the more reliable data
held at the Met Office could confirm whether this past Winter has been
colder in South Devon (Exeter Airport or, better still Teignmouth
weather station) than the Winter of 1978-9.

Regards,

BonosEgo