Weather

[turboscrew]

With a friend of mine (couple of decades back), we used to not go sailing unless it was at least 15 m/s.

Being slightly more stupid then than now, I went sailing on a friend's boat a few decades ago when there were small craft warnings up. That was quite the adrenaline rush. We weren't sure we were going to make it back to harbor.

But that was on a relatively small bay of Lake Michigan, so we weren't terribly far from shore even if we did capsize and his boat was small enough to right it easily (which we had to do once when his girlfriend didn't uncleat the jib sheet when we came about ).

Yep. 15 m/s was the limit for strong wind warning. When either of us heard that in the radio (in summer), the next thing
was to call the other asking "sailing?". He had a 5.5-meter "fat" boat.
Actually, exactly this (Tyvex 18).

Did you do a lee-side tack? (Don't know what that's called in English.)
We had to, to get the water in over the side.

Oh, and it's no place to be with a smaller motor boat.

[turboscrew]

Winds are over. Now it's snowing. The forecasts say that winter is coming back.
From day-temperatures around +10°C (50°F) back to -5°C (23°F).

[helicon]

Winds are over. Now it's snowing. The forecasts say that winter is coming back.
From day-temperatures around +10°C (50°F) back to -5°C (23°F).

Good news Juha about the winds. We have snow forecast for here on Thursday.

[davesellars]

Looks like a change from glorious sun and warmth that we've just had to freezing cold and possibility of snow later coming later next week... Crazy British weather!!! It's been cloudy all day today though but clearing a bit... I wonder if enough to get a short session in tonight....

[Butterfly Maiden]

Winds are over. Now it's snowing. The forecasts say that winter is coming back.
From day-temperatures around +10°C (50°F) back to -5°C (23°F).

I am pleased to hear the winds have gone away Juha.

Looks like a change from glorious sun and warmth that we've just had to freezing cold and possibility of snow later coming later next week... Crazy British weather!!! It's been cloudy all day today though but clearing a bit... I wonder if enough to get a short session in tonight....

I am not gloating Dave, but with you living further north than me, we will most probably escape the snow.

It has been almost 9 years since we had a snowfall here. Icy roads are the worst for me though. I hate driving in those conditions.

[OzEclipse]

Winds are over. Now it's snowing. The forecasts say that winter is coming back.
From day-temperatures around +10°C (50°F) back to -5°C (23°F).

[turboscrew]

Finnish spring! A heavy-ish snowfall going on right now. Temperature is 0°C (32°F).
Estimated 26 cm (about 10") of new snow by tomorrow evening.

[pakarinen]

Partly cloudy as I write this, but the TV person called this week a "Wash, rinse, repeat cycle". Maybe good for the farmers - no drought?

[Butterfly Maiden]

After a couple of frosty nights followed by sunny days, we now have light rain and a moderate breeze today.

[davesellars]

I have some binoviewers arriving tomorrow from an ebay purchase - Therefore we have an awful looking weather forecast with zero chance of astronomy at least until Thursday night when it'll probably start snowing again on Friday... what is going on ?!?

[Butterfly Maiden]

I have some binoviewers arriving tomorrow from an ebay purchase - Therefore we have an awful looking weather forecast with zero chance of astronomy at least until Thursday night when it'll probably start snowing again on Friday... what is going on ?!?

You are getting it slightly worse than we are Dave.

A few days ago when snow was forecast for parts of UK, we did get a very brief snowfall for about ten minutes. It quickly melted and passed us by.

I think, as you are further north then we are, you are going to be the unlucky ones to get it again. We don't have any snow forecasts here.

[davesellars]

We had quite a few snow showers last week but it never settled... It was too wet and warmth of the ground at least. Slightly frustrating we haven't got out of sub-zero temperatures yet in April.

[Butterfly Maiden]

Patience Dave.

I predict warmer, clearer and sunnier days ahead for us

[Ylem]

Cloudy, 72F, lots of pollen.

[turboscrew]

OMG. Full winter again. I'm glad I didn't hide the snow shovels away.

[turboscrew]

Took this today during my lunch break around 11:45 AM.

[Butterfly Maiden]

Took this today during my lunch break around 11:45 AM.

I don't know about snow shovels Juha, but more like you need a snow plough :eek:

[davesellars]

Took this today during my lunch break around 11:45 AM.

Holy ****!!! You win!!! .... At least you could go make a snowman!

[turboscrew]

Took this today during my lunch break around 11:45 AM.

I don't know about snow shovels Juha, but more like you need a snow plough :eek:

I've been using sleigh-shovel (is it?). Good thing I don't have to go to any shops today.
Wouldn't get anywhere without shoveling first.
Also, the snowfall continues with some wind that blows the snow around. Not ideal weather for a nice little stroll.
You know the weather...?

[OzEclipse]

Clear sunny days and clear nights but with smoke from crop farmer's stubble burns. So I'm not doing any astro. The burn will be over in a few weeks and we'll be back to clear air.