Archive for 2010

>-20C tonight forecasted for Braemar and Finnart, both within the Highlands region…. That is a forecast low that’s even surprised me, whilst -15 to -18 was in my mind for some Highland spots, obviously the right ingredients are in place for lower readings than what we’ve seen so far.. The BBC have forecasted these numbers […]

>When looking at the BBC forecast, it appears many Highland areas remain in a struggle to see days get much above 35F with some spots remaining at or slightly below freezing. Sheltered and snow covered or not, it’s now March and that sunshine is getting ever stronger, so these daytime highs are impressive and becoming […]

>As the reports come flying in about coldest, snowiest, sunniest, dullest, wettest, driest… winter in 5, 10, 15, 20, 30….. years I thought I would mention a few of my “off the record” thoughts about the winter across the hemisphere. Ok, So, for the United Kingdom overall, it’s been the coldest winter since 1978-79 and […]

>Ok, if you read that title you may ask, what spring? True, with the exceptions of yesterday when looking out in the afternoon and ignoring bare trees, you’d have swore it was summer out there wouldn’t you…. Then I looking at the hills blanketed by snow and then I looking at yesterday mornings 24 degree […]

>After the Big Snows from Thursday-Fridays and residual snow showers Sat and Sunday, skies finally cleared out as high pressure rolled in. The brilliance of the March 1st sun brought to light the stunning aftermath and evidential power of nature from a simple couple of days of wind and heavy snow. Here is a selection […]

>This photo I took this afternoon of the road snaking through the Campsie Fells shows small puddles emerge from the massive snowpack, despite a cold wind and still snowflakes flying on the final day of Meteorological Winter, this will eventually melt and sooner rather than later, illustrating the enormous flood potential across Scotland, Europe, North […]

>Key Highlights:-Tropical Characteristics-Unusual Storm Track-Vertically Stacked (meaning the system was mature and delivered strongest winds right down to the surface)-Storm Surge topping 3ft, washed out coastal roads-3-6 inch rains brought flooding throughout coastal Maine-Peak Gusts between 60-90 mph along New England coast, 137 mph on top of Mount Washington, NH Here are a series of […]

>Here is a series of photos I have taken from around 7.30am yesterday (Saturday) over the Campsie Fells… The snow drifts seen from inside the car High winds greatly reduces visibilty and at times makes it difficult to see the road in front. The power of snow and wind make you feel small as well […]

>CHECK THESE TWO POSTS AS THEY ARE RECIEVING NEW INFORMATION THROUGHOUT THESE TWO EVENTS!!!!Northeast US Blizzard Latest News!Here: http://markvoganweather.blogspot.com/2010/02/after-decent-snowstorm-interior.htmlScottish Snowfall Information Latest and NEW PhotosHere: http://markvoganweather.blogspot.com/2010/02/heavy-snow-tonight-and-very-cold-end-to.htmlThanks for reading.-Mark

>KEEP CHECKING BACK, NEW INFORMATION IS BEING UPLOADED OFTEN TO THIS POST! An incredible 37 inches of snow fell at New Brunswick, New Jersey, Savoy, Massachussetts picked up 42 inches whilst Woodbridge, New York hit a total of 46.9 inches!! Checkout WGN-TV’s latest graphic for more incredible totals from this epic storm….New York City recieves […]