Just been thinking what a lot of interesting and even extreme weather events
there have been so far this year.
There were major snowfalls in January & March (yes I know not everybody
got those), the exceptionally cold March and now a prolonged hot spell which
could lead on to drought conditions in some places. All this packed into a
little
over 6 months, all we need now are some good autumn gales and 2013
would be one of the most memorable weather years ever.
--
Col

Bolton, Lancashire
160m asl
Snow videos:
http://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3QvmL4UWBmHFMKWiwYm_gg

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Col writes:
Just been thinking what a lot of interesting and even extreme weather events
there have been so far this year.
There were major snowfalls in January & March (yes I know not everybody
got those), the exceptionally cold March and now a prolonged hot spell which
could lead on to drought conditions in some places. All this packed into a
little
over 6 months,

It's a bit like a poor man's 1947.

all we need now are some good autumn gales and 2013
would be one of the most memorable weather years ever.

For me, the years it has to beat are 1987 (severe cold and heavy snow in
January and then the October storm) and 1976 (exceptionally hot summer).
I don't include 1947, since that was before my time. I was going to add
1963, but the two heaviest snowfalls in these parts were in late
December 1962. However since January and February that year both had
sub-zero means, 1963 should probably still make the list. (If one
extended the criterion to periods of 12 months starting at any time of
year, then March 1962 to February 1963 would probably top my list.)
--
John Hall
"Sir, I have found you an argument;
but I am not obliged to find you an understanding."
Dr Samuel Johnson (1709-1784)