On Friday, December 30, 2016 at 4:35:34 PM UTC, John Hall wrote:
In message , Vidcapper
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On 29/12/2016 16:43, John Hall wrote:


Of course it would be unwise to take much notice. That said, the
ensemble mean is looking quite chilly from about the 6th January
onwards, with some other ensemble members being little warmer than the
operational.

But it's cold *now*...



Here in my p[art of Surrey, it's not been what I'd call properly cold.
Yes, quite sharp frosts at night, but (prior to today) the days have
been very pleasant, with lots of sun, light winds and maxima of 5C or
so. Today's been very different, unfortunately, with fog persisting all
day for the first time in a year or two and the temperature only a
couple of degrees above freezing.
--
John Hall
"One can certainly imagine the myriad of uses
for a hand-held iguana maker"
Hobbes (the tiger, not the philosopher!)

Here in Penzance, the lowest maximum of the month was 9.7C back on 3rd, only 2 days have failed to reach 10C.

It will be (easily) my 2nd warmest December (after 2015) in my 26 year record.

Another lovely day today. The month in pictures http://www.sennen-cove.com/imdec16.htm

I wonder if the lack of Arctic sea ice has played any part in the persistent northerly track of the Atlantic depressions? The pattern has certainly provided some of the best winter surfing ever. (I just watch - until May arrives)

Graham
Penzance