Wales Feed

Feeling chilly but remaining dry

Derek Brockway — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 17:02:54 +0000

It's feeling chilly out there now, but it's going to turn even colder over the next couple of days.

We're not in for another big freeze, so no heavy snow! But temperatures are going to drop and there will be some frost about too.

The good news is that I can promise plenty of dry weather for a change!

Today, temperatures reached 7 Celsius in Cardiff, which is about right for this time of year but it's much colder, over in Scandinavia where it's minus 11 Celsius in Oslo and some of that colder air is heading our way...courtesy of the north-easterly winds.

Cloud amounts will vary each day but apart from the odd spot of light rain in places and a few snow flakes it will stay dry.

The sun will break through at times with the best of the sunshine being in parts of the north and west. In the shelter of the mountains and where skies are clear at night, you can expect some frost.

The dry weather looks set to continue over the weekend and into next week thanks to high pressure and the winds will stay light.

St. Dwynwen's Day forecast

Derek Brockway — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 14:28:34 +0000

Last weekend I was in North Wales and walked to the top of Conwy mountain on Sunday. It was cloudy but dry and not too windy with wonderful views along the coast and beyond.

A paraglider launching off the top of the mountain. Apologies for the blurry image but I only had my mobile phone on me at the time!

Today is a special day as it's St. Dwynwen's Day or Dydd Santes Dwynwen in Welsh. It's not the best weather today for a romantic stroll but the next few days will be much drier!

Wrap up warm though as it's going to turn much colder as brisk north-easterly winds are set to bring a drop in temperature from Wednesday onwards and the odd snow flurry is also possible.

Otherwise it will be dry with plenty of cloud and a few bright intervals. The best of the sunshine will be in the west and around Cardigan Bay.

Daytime temperatures will rise a couple of degrees above freezing but it will feel much colder if you're out walking in that biting wind.

At the moment, the weekend looks dry with high pressure taking control again and the wind will fall light as well. Some frost is also likely where the cloud clears overnight, so keep an eye on any delicate plants.

So, in summary we'll see a dry end to January with February also starting off dry and settled but low pressure is never far away.

Derek

Dry and settled weather

Derek Brockway — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 13:46:01 +0000

The weather has been very quiet and settled this week thanks to an area of high pressure and as a result - we've enjoyed plenty of blue sky and sunshine, but the nights have been cold with plenty of hoar frost.

Last night the temperature at Llysdinam near Newbridge on Wye dipped down to -9 Celsius making it one of the coldest places in Britain!

Plenty of Hoar Frost and mist today in Rossett, Wrexham. Photo by Lisa Jones.

There have also been a few freezing fog patches in places which have been slow to clear and lingering all day in some parts of the country.

Sunset at Worm's Head taken on 19 January 2011 by Ian.

Over the weekend, the dry and settled weather is set to continue with high pressure centred close to Ireland but there will be a few subtle changes...

A north to north-easterly breeze will bring more cloud which means less fog and frost but we'll also have less in the way of sunshine.

The latest weather chart from the Met Office showing high pressure over Wales.

Next week high pressure will give way slightly and north-westerly winds will bring cloud and a little light rain at times but only small amounts.

At the moment, it looks like January will end on a dry note with high pressure giving a dry and settled start to February.

Derek

Here comes the sun

Derek Brockway — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 14:57:30 +0000

It's great to see the sun again today after all the recent wind and heavy rain!

292mm of rain fell near Near Capel Curig (so far) this month, so nearly a foot of rain and above the January rainfall average.

But the good news is that it should be the last of the rain for a while, as high pressure is set to dominate our weather over the next few days. This will keep things dry and settled with plenty of sunshine and light winds.

At Hawarden in Flintshire the temperatures rose to very mild 14 Celsius last Saturday - the highest temperature recorded there since last November.

Sunset at Dunraven Bay/ Southerndown by Chris Aylward.

The next few days will be colder with some frost over the coming nights so watch out for fog patches if you are travelling, as these may be dense and slow to clear.

Take care in the mornings too as there have been plenty of icy patches on the roads recently.

Next weekend looks like turning cloudier and breezier but apart from the odd spot of drizzle we should have more dry weather to come - a welcome respite from all the recent heavy rain and flooding!

Derek

Sunshine and frosts

Derek Brockway — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 11:19:06 +0000

Good news! We're in for a nice sunny spell this weekend.

A cold Arctic front is pushing in, bringing dry and settled weather this weekend so expect plenty of sunshine and overnight frosts.

It should be great walking weather so get out there and enjoy the autumn colours.

Berries at Llyn Alwen by Susie Corwen on our Flickr group:

You often hear people talking about the number of berries on trees indicating that a long, cold winter is on its way but I disagree. Here's my take on it:

We've had a mild spring this year followed by a warm and wet summer, hence all those spiders and butterflies everywhere!

But this also means that it's been good growing weather for trees and shrubs which as a result have produced plenty of berries and fruit, so it has nothing to do with us having a long, cold winter ahead!

I thought that might cheer you up ;0

Have a great weekend

Derek