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Weather Reports and Observations 2007

ANNUAL CLIMATIC REPORT 2007

MONTHLY WEATHER DATA REPORTS. January 2007. February 2007 March 2007 April 2007 May 2007. June 2007

July 2007 August 2007 September 2007 October 2007 November 2007. December 2007

MONTHLY WEATHER OBSERVATIONS January 2007. February 2007. March 2007. December 2007.

Due to commitments I have been unable to keep the Weather Observations updated during much of 2007, but have now got life a little more organized. The weather data reports are now on the site, but for some period the wind speed data was unavailable due to technical problems, which have now been sorted out.

JANUARY 1st. Continuing windy into the New Year. With winds gusting to Force 7 WNW, the wind chill was -0.4c at 05.00hrs. Clouding up at 07.00hrs with showers, clearing by 09.00hrs, but remaining windy. With the clouds lifting off the peaks of Northern Snowdonia during the morning, a light scattering of snow was evident on summit of Foel Fras, but the other peaks appeared clear. Temp high 6.8c @ 11.00hrs, temp low 3.6c @ 19.00hrs. January 2nd. Windy overnight to Force 7, with temperatures rising under cloud cover, but remaining dry. Poor visibility across the valley to the mountains. Temp high 7c @ 14.00hrs, temp low 4.6c @ 00.30hrs. January 3rd Windy overnight again, and remaining cloudy throughout the day. Winds increasing in rain from 14.30hrs, gusting to force 8 at 16.30hrs. Some breaks in cloud cover during evening, giving improved visibility to the night skies. Temp high 9.9c @ 16.00hrs, temp low 5.9c @ 00.30hrs.

January 4th Strong winds to force 7, and rain showers at times, feeling cold in the wind. The Christmas Rose (Helleborus) are in flower in the front borders, and the first green shoots of the Snowdrops (Galanthus nivalis L) are evident in the meadow. January 5th The cycle of high winds and heavy showers continues, with poor visibility across the valley to the peaks of Snowdonia. Remaining cloudy throughout period. Temp high 9.7c @ 10.00hrs, temp low 5.3c @ 00.01hrs. January 6th Strong winds overnight to force 6. Cloudy in the morning with showers, then clearing in the afternoon with some blue skies. Clouding up again by late evening with winds to force 7, and further showers. January 7th Heavy showers between midnight and 03.00hrs, with winds to force 7. Further heavy showers during the day, with winds increasing again to force 7 by the evening, as low moves S'Westly from Ireland. Pressure 988.7mb. Temp high 9.7c @ 05.30hrs, temp low 7.9c @ 00.30hrs. 6mm of rain by 18.00hrs. Total rainfall for month 16.2mm .

January 8th Some clear skies overnight, and less windy than of late. Clouding up and by 10.00hrs further rain showers, some heavy at times. Winds increasing from 14.00hrs with gusts to force 7 WSW. Pressure 983mb. Remaining fairly mild with a temperature of 12.8c at 16.00hrs. Temp high 12.8c @ 16.00hrs, temp low 4.2 @ 06.30hrs. January 9th Very windy overnight to force 8, with heavy rain from 04.30hrs to 10.30hrs (9mm of rain). Remaining cloudy and windy during period. 10.4c @ 11.30hrs, 7.2c @ 18.00hrs. January 10th Windy overnight to 40mph, with heavy rain (5.6mm). Remaining cloudy throughout the day, with a couple of sunny intervals around mid morning. It became colder during the afternoon with a wind chill of -0.6c. Pressure rising during the day from 993mb to 1010.9mb. Temp high 8.5c @ 13.00hrs, temp low 2.9c @ 19.00hrs

January 11th Winds to Force 9 westerly overnight, with heavy rain. The winds could be heard howling around the house, with the rain pounding on the window panes Power Lines have been bought down over much of Mid Wales. The Asda Superstore in Llandudno has had its roof damaged, due to the high winds. A house in Nant Peris had its roof and chimney damaged. The A4080 at Llanfairpwll has been closed on Angelsey due to a large tree falling across the road. The Conwy Valley Railway line has been closed due to flooding at Llanrwst. The Met Office expect the gales with winds reaching 70mph to continue until this afternoon. 9.6mm Rain. Temp high 10.7c @ 05.00hrs, temp low 6.1c @ 00.30hrs. 12th January The high winds continued throughout the day, with heavy cloud laden skies. We continue with a westerly air stream pulling in more stormy Atlantic weather. Temp high 12.5c @ 18.00hrs, temp low 6c @ 04.30hrs. Gale force 8 at 18.00hrs. 13th January Good clear periods overnight, then clouding over at day break, with showers some heavy at times during the afternoon. Temp high 9.9c @ 03.30hrs, temp low 4.2c @ 00.10hrs. Winds gusting to force 8 at 13.30hrs. 14th January Clear night again with good visibility into the night skies, Remaining clear all day with good sunny periods. It made a nice change to have a brief interlude with some sunshine.Temp high 8c @ 23.30hrs, temp low 3.6c @ 07.00hrs. 15th January Another cloudy day, with rain showers during the day and winds gusting to force 7. Cloud cover all day, with poor visibility across to the mountains of Northern Snowdonia. Temp high 8.5c @ 20.00hrs, temp low 6.2c @ 07.30hrs

TOTAL RAINFALL SO FAR THIS MONTH 52.8mm.

January 16th Rain overnight heavy at times. Remaining cloudy throughout the day, with some further light showers. Temp high 7.7c @ 20.30hrs, temp low 3.7c @ 10.00hrs. January 17th Mainly cloudy with some light showers, temperatures dropping during the afternoon, with the winds moving round to the NW, wind chill -1.3c @ 13.30hrs. Temp high 8.4c @ 01.30hrs, temp low 3.9c @ 00.00hrs. January 18th Strong winds and heavy rain during the night with 12.8mm of rain overnight, and winds to 60mph. Severe gales throughout the day with gusts to Force 10+. Our phone line went out at 11.00hrs, and power failures were experienced throughout the day. Pressure dropped to 971.6mb. Major disruption has been experienced throughout Wales and the UK. At 19.00hrs 30,000 homes are without power in Mid and North Wales. Trees and branches litter the roads, and in the local towns displaced roof tiles litter the roads and pavements. One of the worst storms we have experienced in North Wales in recent years. Temp high 12.8c @ 06.30hrs, temp low 6.4c @ 08.00hrs. 19th January Brighter morning, with lighter winds later during the day, and pressure rising in the morning before falling again as another Atlantic low moved in. Cloud started to build again late afternoon, with winds increasing to Force 6. Winds to Force 7 at 03.00hrs. Temp high 10.6c @ 19.30hrs, temp low 6.4c @ 08.00hrs. Many homes are still without power, and the storm is now causing havoc across Europe. 20th January Winds reduced in the early hours, before increasing to Force 8 by early morning. The clouds cleared by mid morning with a little sunshine. Our phone lines are still down, and many people are still without power. Temp high 10.4c @ 00.30hrs, temp low 2.4c @ 23.30hrs. 21st January Some signs of a light fall of ice and snow over the mountains of Northern Snowdonia, down to about 2200ft. Feeling colder than recent days with a couple of ice pellet showers during the late afternoon, and further wintry showers during the evening. Temp high 5.1c @ 13.00hrs, temp low 0.9c @ 23.30hrs. 22nd January Remaining cold overnight with further wintry showers. There were signs of further snowfall on the mountains down to 1500ft. Pressure rising throughout period. Winds gusting to 24 mph easterly, with some good sunny periods during the day. Winds reducing later during the day, with good clear periods after dark. Temp high 4.6c @ 13.00hrs, temp low 1c @ 00.00hrs.

23rd January Light easterly winds, and some ice forming on the windscreen of the vehicle parked on the drive overnight. Good visibility across to the Mountains with snow still visible. Pressure rising to 1027mb. Cloud building later in the day, with some light wintry showers, before temperatures began to rise. Temp high 3.5c @ 23.30hrs, temp low 0.1c @ 10.30hrs. 24th January Temperatures falling again overnight. Cloud increasing during the morning Pressure rising to 1018mb with winds turning NE'ly. Skies clearing by evenings with good views into the night sky. Light easterly winds. Temp high 3.8c @ 01.00hrs, temp low 1.4c @ 07.00hrs. 25th January Frost forming in the early hours, with pressure continuing to rise to 1029mb. Sunny morning with a light easterly wind, remaining sunny throughout the day. Visibility good across to the Mountains with snowfall visible on the peaks. Temp high 4.8c @ 13.30hrs, temp low 1.3c @ 08.00hrs. 26th January Becoming cloudy with rain showers during the early hours, and winds turning westerly. Further rain during the afternoon and evening. Temp high 6.1c @ 20.30hrs, temp low 2.5c @ 00.30hrs. 27th January Brighter start to the day, with pressure rising to 1032mb. Becoming cloudy during the afternoon, with intermittent light rain later in the day. Temp high 6.1c @ 00.30hrs, temp low 3.9c @ 23.00hrs.

28th January Remaining cloudy with low cloud clinging to the mountains. A rather gloomy day with winds picking up during the evening. Temp high 7.4c @ 12.00hrs, temp low 4.1c @ 00.30hrs. 29th January Another cloudy gloomy day with pressure steady 1031mb.Temp high 6.6c @ 00.30hrs, temp low 5.1c @ 19.30hrs. 30th January Pressure remaining high, with the gloom continuing, clearing a little during the afternoon, to give some clear spells after dark. Temp high 6.9c @ 14.00hrs, temp low 3.8c @ 23.00hrs. 31st January Remaining mild overnight, under cloud cover. Mainly cloudy during the day with a couple of clear intervals. Windy at times but winds reducing by nightfall. Temp high 10.2c @ 12.00hrs, temp low 5.1c @ 03.00hrs.

1st February. Mainly cloudy day, but the cloud lifted off the mountain tops during the early afternoon. Fog began to form by early evening becoming thick by 23.00hrs. Temp high 9.9c @ 14.30hrs, temp low 6.1c @ 08.00hrs. 2nd February. The fog and cloud lifted and by 07.00hrs the skies were clear, with temperatures dropping. Good periods of sunshine during the day, with the sky remaining clear after dark, with good visibility into the night sky, and temperatures continuing to fall. Temp high 8.9c @ 13.00hrs, temp low 2.3c @ 21.00hrs. 3rd February. Pressure continued to rise overnight to 1039mb. A lovely sunny day with very little cloud. Remaining clear after dark, with a beautiful moonlit night. Temp high 11.1c @ 15.00hrs, Temp low 2.5c @ 01.00hrs 4th February. Heavy frost on the ground, and clear skies with a beautiful sunrise. Good visibility across to the mountains of Northern Snowdonia. Clear skies during the morning, with some cloud after lunch, but clearing again by dusk, with frost forming by 21.00hrs. Temp high 12c @ 13.00hrs, temp low 0.9c @ 20.30hrs 5th February. Another lovely sunrise with frost evident on the grass in the meadow. A light snowfall was evident on the mountain peaks. Good clear periods during the day, feeling warm in the sun. Skies remaining clear after dark with frost quickly forming again. Temp high 6.3c @ 12.30hrs, temp low 0.6c @ 23.30hrs.

6th February. Cold easterly wind making it feel much colder than was evidenced by the temperature. Further evidence of snow having fallen overnight on some of the peaks, and reports of snow fall on the Isle of Angelsey. Another hard frost, but another day of sunshine, with frost remaining on the north facing parts of the garden. Temp high 4.5c @ 13.00hrs, temp low -2c @ 08.00hrs. Windchill -4.2c. 7th February. Another heavy overnight frost, and good clear sunny periods during the day. Clouding up after dark, with pressure dropping as a front moved in from the southwest, expected to bring snow to much of England and Wales. Temp high 4.2c @ 13.30hrs, temp low -3c @ 08.00hrs Windchill -3c 8th February. Snow started to fall around 05.00hrs and continued through much of the day. Pressure was 987.4mb rising quickly at 16.30hrs, as the snow showers ceased. The worst of the snow appears to have occurred across much of central England and mid Wales causing major disruption in places. Here the lanes have remained passable, with freezing fog beginning to form at 16.45hrs. Temp high -0.6c @ 00.30hrs, temp low -2.7c @ 19.30hrs. Windchill -8.26c. @ 08.00hrs

9th February Skies clearing overnight with winds remaining in an easterly direction, giving a raw feel to the air. Further snow fell during the day mainly light but fairly constant from 09.00hrs to 16.30hrs, giving accumalations of 3" around the weather station. The precipation fell as rain in the coastal towns, with snow only on the high ground. Further snow fell around mid and north east Wales, leading to further disruption to transport. At Sennybridge 4" of snow has been recorded. Further fog forming by dusk, with temperatures falling again. Temp high 0.4c @ 11.00hrs, temp low -2.5c @ 03.30hrs. Windchill -4c @ 20.00hrs. 10th February Remaing cold in the morning, temperatures rising slowly during the afternoon with the snow begining to thaw. Remaining cloudy with mist patches from time to time, with winds turning westerly. Temp high 3.5c @ 23.59hrs, temp low 0.2c @ 00.30hrs. 11th February Heavy rain showers overnight saw the snow disappear by dawn. Skies clearing by mid morning with some good sunny periods, but clouding up by late afternoon. Pressure 983mb. Temp high 9.2c @ 13.00hrs, temp low 3.5c @ 00.30hrs. 12th February Rain showers overnight with pressure dropping to 977.1mb, remaining cloudy throughout the day with intermittent rain showers during the morning and early afternoon. Remaining wet under foot. Winds gusting to force 6 by late evening westerly. Temp high 7.5c @ 11.30hrs, temp low 4.8c @ 08.00hrs. 13th February A dull day with the clouds covering the summit peaks. Pressure rising slowly to 995.6mb @ 18.00hrs. Rain showers during the early part of the evening, then clearing to give a few glimpses of the stars. Temp high 7c @ 23.30hrs, temp low 4.5c @ 20.00hrs. 14th February Dry overnight with clear periods, and temperatures dropping to 3.3c @ 08.00hrs. Good clear sunny periods throughout the day, with a little mist building towards the mountains at dusk. Winds increasing to Force 5 by mid evening, Temp high 9.2c @ 14.30hrs, temp low 3.3c @ 08.00hrs.

15th February Remaining windy overnight, with wind speeds increasing to Force 8 by 13.30hrs, with a gust of 69mph recorded by First Hydro at Clogwyn on Snowdon. Winds continued strong through to late evening before decreasing around midnight. Rain from 19.30hrs heavy at times, with pressure begining to build from 999.3mb at 14.00hrs. Temp high 10.9c @ 12.00hrs, temp low 5.8c @ 06.00hrs 16th February Cloudy and dull throughout the day, with mist hanging low in the Valley. Rain showers and drizzle in the afternoon and early evening, Temp high 6.9c @ 02.30hrs, temp low 4.3c ' 00.00hrs. 17th February Rain shower at 05.00hrs, clearing by day break with some sunny intervals during the morning before clouding up with a further shower at 13.00hrs. Skies clearing by evening with good visibility into the night sky. Temp high 8.7c @ 12.00hrs, temp low 3.3c @ 23.00hrs. Pressure 1017mb rising @ 07.30hrs. 18th February Ground frost overnight in the clear skies. Skies remaining clear throughout the day feeling warm in the sun. Much birdsong, and activity around the feeders.Temp high 9.5c @ 13.30hrs, temp low 1.8c @ 08.00hrs. Pressure 1013.2mb. 19th February Cloud day, with poor visibility across to the mountains. Rain showers during the evening. Temp high 7.9c @ 00.00hrs, temp low 4.9c @ 06.00hrs 20th February Light rain shower at 10.30hrs, the skies then cleared to give some good sunny intervals. Clouding over again by late afternoon with rain, heavy at times during the evening Temp high 10.3c @ 13.00hrs, Temp low 5.3c @ 23.00hrs. 21st February Further rain overnight, before the skies cleared around dawn, a cloudy day with a few brighter periods around lunchtime. Temp high 8.8c @ 11.30hrs, temp low 4.6c @ 02.30hrs. 22nd February Rain overnight, continuing into the morning. Remaining cloudy and rather murky all day with further rain showers during the early evening. Temp high 10.2c @ 13.30hrs, temp low 6.2c @ 00.30hrs. 23rd February. A cloudy day with mist covering the mountains to 2000ft. Rain heavy at times during the afternoon, with a few clear periods after dark.Temp high 9c @ 10.30hrs, temp low 5.4c @ 06.30hrs 24th February Rain showers overnight. Skies clearing at times during the morning, feeling warm in the sun. Clouding over again by 13.00hrs with further showers during the afternoon into the evening. Temp high 9c @ 13.30hrs, temp low 5.7c @ 04.30hrs 25th February Rain showers overnight, with further showers during the day heavy at times, with winds gusting to force 6 during the afternoon. Temp high 6.8c @ 14.30hrs, temp low 5.7c 01.30hrs. 26th February Cloudy overnight, but some clear periods with sunny intervals during the day. Clouding up by evening with some light rain showers. Pressure rising to 1013mb @ 21.30hrs. temp high 8.5c @ 14.00hrs, temp low 2.7c @ 20.00hrs. 27th February Light rain showers continuing overnight, turning into heavy periods of rain by daybreak. Remaining cloudy with further light rain showers during the morning before the skies cleared around lunchtime, with a few sunny intervals during the afternoon. Pressure dropping to 976.3mb with winds increasing to force 6 during the evening. Temp high 11.6c @ 15.30hrs, temp low 4.4c @ 02.30hrs. 28th February Overcast day, remaining windy. with winds increasing to force 7 at 15.30hrs. Rain showers during the afternoon and into the evening. Feeling cold in the WNW wind, with a windchill of 0.4c at 19.00hrs. Temp high 9.2c @ 00.30hrs, temp low 3.8c @ 19.00hrs.

1st March St Davids Day (Dewi Sant) Cold start to the day with a windchill -1.5c at 05.30hrs, with a force 5 WNW wind. Clear periods with good sunny intervals during the day, and evidence of snow showers on the mountains. Clouding up after dusk with some light rain showers during the evening. Temp high 6.6c @ 16.00hrs, temp low 2.2c @ 00.00hrs. 2nd March Cold overnight with a ground frost. Lovely sunny day with good visibility across to the mountains in the morning, but deteriorating during the afternoon. Clouding up by evening with periods of rain from 21.00hrs. Temp high 8.5c @ 15.00hrs, temp low 1.9c @ 00.30hrs. 3rd March Skies clearing after midnight with a light ground frost by first light. Clear skies with good sunny intervals during the day. Remaining clear after dark with a bright night sky illuminated by the nearly full moon. Pressure rising to 1006.8mb at 20.00hrs. Temp high 9c @ 15.00hrs, temp low 4.2c @ 06.30hrs. 4th March Windy by dawn, with heavy cloud and heavy rain by 09.00hrs, with winds gusting to force 8. Remaining wet and windy for most of the day, and into the evening. Rainfall 9mm, Temp high 9.7c @ 15.30hrs, temp low 2.8c @ 04.00hrs. Pressure 988.7mb at 14.30hrs.

1st December. Windy overnight. Evidence of light snowfall on the summit of Foel Fras by morning. Clearing skies by daybreak with sunny periods during the morning. Clouding up after mid day, with winds increasing by evening, gusting to 35mph WSW @ 21.00hrs. 2.2mm of rain during the 24hr period. Temp high 8.5c @ 13.30hrs, Temp low 3.5c @ 00.30hrs, but feeling much colder in the wind. 2nd December. Continuing very windy with a slight lull around 06.30hrs, pressure dropping to 978.1mb @ 13.04hrs. 6mm of rain recorded between 04.30hrs and 08.30hrs. Winds gusting to 40 mph @ 11.00hrs, and remaining around gale force for most of the period. Temp high 9.8c @ 09.30hrs, Temp low 4.7c @ 06.30hrs. 11.6mm of rain. 3rd December. Remaining windy overnight with gusts to 25mph WNW, with a wind chill of 0c @ 06.30hrs with Pressure of 996.7mb. Rain showers from 06.30hrs continuing through the morning. Winds increasing to 35mph during the afternoon, feeling cold in the westerly wind. A couple of heavy blustery showers after dusk. Temp high 6.8c @ 12.00hrs, Temp low 3.8c @ 07.00hrs. 4th December. The winds remain a feature of the weather, but remaining dry till 16.30hrs then some showers till 18.30hrs. Gales from mid afternoon with gusts to force 8 at 17.30hrs. (Walking along the top road at this time, which is very exposed across to the mountains of Northern Snowdonia, I estimate the wind speed to be above this, as I had difficulty making headway at times. Very enjoyable feeling the forces of nature). Skies clearing by early evening with good visibility into the night sky. No let up in the present weather expected, with a further deep area of low pressure expected to sweep across Wales on Thursday. Temp high 11.9c @ 12.30hrs, Temp low 5.8c @ 00.30hrs. 5th December Another day of wind and rain, with winds gusting to force 8 WSW @ 18.00hrs. Temp high 11.6c @ 02.00hrs, Temp low @ 7.5c @ 22.30hrs. Pressure rising throughout period to 1003mb @ 01.00hrs. 6th December Remaining windy overnight, with rain between 07.30hrs and 08.30hrs. Some further light showers throughout the day, and remaining windy. Very heavy rain and high winds in the Capel Curig and Bethesda areas with flooding on many of the roads (72mm of rain recorded at Capel Curig). Pressure dropping to 993mb @ 15.30hrs. Very heavy rain from 17.00hrs to 21.00hrs with 12mm of rain together with gale force 8 winds at this location, turning some of the local lanes into rivers as the ground could not cope with any further water. Temp high 13.7c @12.30hrs, Temp low 8c @ 01.30hrs. 7th December Remaining windy throughout the day with rain at times winds gusting to force 7 @ 01.30hrs. Tempetures falling by the evening with a wind chill of -1c @ 19.00hrs. Temp high 9.2c @ 00.30hrs, Temp low 4.1c @ 09.30hrs. 8th December Winds continuing throughout the period, and raining at day break. Wet snow falling at 10.00hrs turning back to rain by 11.30hrs. Wind speed increasing during the afternoon gusting to gale force 8 by 14.30hrs. becoming colder with a windchill of -1c @ 19.00hrs. Winds gusting to 40mph @ 23.30hrs, and 5.4mm of rain during period. Temp high 10.4c @ 14.30hrs, Temp low 0.8c @ 09.30hrs. Total Rainfall for Month so far 54.2mm. 9th December Remaining windy overnight, with rain continuing until 06.30hrs. Further showers at 09.30hrs and 13.30hrs. Dry during the afternoon, with a further very heavy shower at 17.00hrs, with 1mm rain in five minutes. Winds remaining light during evening. Max Temp 6.8c @ 12.00hrs, Temp low 3.8c @ 00.30hrs. 10th December Dry throughout the period with a cool WNW breeze. Pressure rising to 1017mb @ 15.00hrs. Clear skies after dark with Mars clearly visible. Temp high 6.6c @ 13.00hrs, Temp low 0.4c @ 20.00hrs. 11th December Cold overnight with a ground frost by day break. A lovely sunrise with clear skies and sunshine throughout the day, remaining cold with a WNW breeze, and pressure continuing to rise to 1026mb @ 18.30hrs. Temp high 7.1c @ 12.30hrs, Temp low 1.1c @ 00.30hrs. 12th December Ground frost overnight with some cloud to the east of the weather station at dawn. Skies clearing by dawn, with sunshine throughout the day and a cold SWesterly breeze, giving a cold feel outdoor. Clear sky after dusk with good visibility into the night sky. Temp high 7c @ 13.00hrs, Temp low 2.9c @ 07.00hrs. 13th December Lovely sunrise and good clear periods throughout the day. Some cloud lingering around the peaks of the mountains but clear around the weather station. Remaining clear after dark with a beautiful starlit sky. Temp high 6.6c @ 13.00hrs, Temp low 0.8c @ 22.00hrs. 14th December Another lovely sunrise with light cloud touching the peaks of the mountains. Feeling warm in the sunshine and remaining clear after dark. Temp high 6.2c @ 13.30hrs, Temp low -0.3c @ 03.00hrs. 15th December Cold overnight with a continuing ground frost. Clear skies and feeling cold in the SE breeze. Temp high 2.3c @ 13.00hrs, Temp low -3.3c @ 23.00hrs. 16th December Remaining cold with frost on the ground all day, and ice on the lane side. Feeling cold in the SE wind. Temp high 0.8c @ 14.00hrs, Temp low -3.8c @ 09.00hrs. 17th December Pressure remaining high at 1034.5mb, and winds moving round to the east, gusting to 24mph @ 12.00hrs. Frost remaining on the ground Temp high 2.7c @ 00.01hrs, Temp low -1.4c @ 00.30hrs 18th December Winds remaining to the east gusting to 23mph and remaining cold Temp high 2.7c @ 00.30hrs, Temp low -0.4c @ 00.30hrs. 19th December Remaining cold with easterly winds, and pressure remaining high. Ground frost remaining and icy in the lane. Temp high 3.8c @ 13.00hrs, Temp low -0.9c @ 01.30hrs. 20th December Easterly winds gusting to 20mph with a windchill of -2c, and frost continuing to cover the ground. Temp high 7.1c @ 11.00hrs, Temp low -1.8c @ 02.30hrs. 21st December A lovely day with clear views across to the mountains, and feeling warm in the sun. Remaining frosty throughout the day. Temp high 7.8c @ 12.30hrs, Temp low -1.1c @ 03.30hrs 22nd December The ground remains frozen, but with cloudy conditions the air temperature has risen. Winds increasing during the morning to 22mph at 11.30hrs westerly with light rain and drizzle. Becoming dry but remaining cloudy during the afternoon. Temp high 7.2c @ 11.30hrs, temp low 3.1c @ 22.00hrs. 23rd December Cold overnight with clearing skies, with a light ground frost by dawn. Skies remaining clear during the morning, but clouding over after lunch with winds increasing to Force 7 by the evening. Temp high 7.8c @ 00.30hrs, temp low 1.8c 03.00hrs 24th December Temperatures rising overnight with winds gusting to Force 7. Rain from 06.30hrs heavy at times till 15.20hrs (11mm of rain during period), then dry and overcast. Pressure 1011mb @ 06.30hrs. Temp high 8.9c @ 03.30hrs temp low 3.5c @ 23.59hrs 25th December Christmas Day started mild and cloudy with a light WNW breeze. Pressure falling slowly to 1007.2mb at 12.30hrs with a light shower. Further rain showers during the early evening with winds increasing to 21mph WSW @ 20.30hrs. Temp high 6.2c @ 20.30hrs, temp low 2.2c @ 10.00hrs. 26th December Dry and mainly overcast during the day with a few sunny intervals. Gales to Force 7 by 20.00hrs, with winds gusting and rattling the window panes into the early hours. Temp high 9.2c @ 13.00hrs, temp low 4.2c @ 00.30hrs. 27th December Remaining very windy overnight with light showers. Further heavy rain during the day making the ground extremely wet, and puddles forming in the lane. Becoming drier during the evening with just the odd shower. Temp high 9.8c @ 12.30hrs, temp low 8.7c @ 21.00hrs. 28th December A very wet day with heavy rain and standing water in the lane. Winds remaining strong to Gale 7 throughout the day, a thoroughly miserable day. Temp high 9.9c @ 13.00hrs, temp low 3.8c @ 00.00hrs. 29th December Pressure dropping to 995.6mb @ 01.30hrs, with heavy rain till 02.00hrs. Skies clearing by dawn, but clouding up again by 11.00hrs with further showers. Winds increasing, gusting to Force 8 by early afternoon. Winds decreasing by early evening with pressure rising to 1016.6mb @ 23.59hrs. 30th December A bright start to the day, but clouding over by mid morning, with light showers during the afternoon. Temp high 7.6c @ 11.00hrs, temp low 4.7c @ 17.00hrs. 31st December A dull overcast day, but remaining dry. The cloud base remained below the peaks of Northern Snowdonia throughout the day. Temp high 9c @ 19.00hrs, temp low 5.3c @ 03.00hrs. Total Rainfall for Month 86mm.