I think I am going to hand in the towel unless something more direct turns up soon. Originally I said that I expected a cold spell somewhere between the end of november and the 7th of december. In the last couple of days or so there has been little progress, and I worry the models may be pushing the interesting synoptics back until they dissapear.
Originally Posted by: picturesareme
PMSL! As soon as the Synoptics *actually* start showing promise (as opposed to ramblings about Bearings), Quantum throws in the towel :-)
Originally Posted by: Quantum
I haven't thrown in the towel yet, I just expected to see more promising synoptics sooner. My main concern is that the models are starting to delay things. Still, if the models do start to show a cold spell explicitly then I will be happy.
Originally Posted by: John p
Quantum.. i know not model output related so to speak but regarding yesterday evening thingy about scandinavean snow.
As of 24th November Tromso had 55cm of laying snow.
This is the deepest for this early in the season since 24th November 1995!! The only season to even come close by the 24th was 2001 with 45cm
Between 1991-1994 nothing of note for 24th november.
Now in my eyes this gets intersting... 24th November 1990 saw 68cm laying snow..
There has been a none stop blizzard since yesterday so i reckon the 25th of november 2013 will be over 70cm
Didn't the winter of 90/91 bring plenty of cold for us, likewise the wnters of 95/96 and 01/02? Or am i just mixing things up in my head here.
Originally Posted by: Quantum