Ballogie Weather

Looking forward to the SNOW?

2009-12-13T13:25:00.002Z

Could it be a white Christmas?

Yes it could; all the signs are there, that the last third of the month will see the right conditions for some decent snow.

Snow watchers should start to get excited around the 20th of the month I reckon.

No wind for a while

2009-12-13T13:19:00.002Z

Notice how we have had no wind between 13:30 Yesterday and 08:30 today?

Well we haven't had a lot, in fact it has been particularly calm but a frozen windy thing didn't help.

First Snow of the Winter

2009-11-30T07:24:00.001Z

First 'proper' snow of the winter this morning.

Not for long though, so make the most of it, should only last a day or so.

Cool spell on its way

2009-11-26T21:00:00.002Z

We see that there appears to be a bit of a cool spell on the way for early next week, so enjoy! could even be a little snow with it, at ballogie weather levels at least.

Noticed plenty on the hills today anyway....

More Orid weather

2009-11-24T17:43:00.002Z

Looks like more wind and rain for us for the next couple of days...

But while we hold onto our hats and and moan about the odd bit of mud up here lets hold a wee thought for those in Cumbria who continue to be battered...

Looking forward for all those waiting for snow, it looks like it will be the end of December before we get anything worthy of note.... Lets see!!!

Fed up with the rain?

2009-11-02T08:41:00.002Z

October was the wettest month of the year so far and everyone in this area of Scotland seem to be fed up with all the rain.

But things are changing and the climate, as we are so often told is becoming more unpredictable; So lets get used to it, live with it, see each new force the weather throws at us as a challenge, not just something to moan about. Embrace life and this wonderful area we live in; look around, there are always people worse of.

End of sermon......

Down Time

2009-07-18T16:42:00.002+01:00

Anyone notice our down time?

The station went down late on the 15th during bad weather and as at this time we were enjoying wonderful weather and hospitality in the far north of Scotland (near loch Tongue) the station stayed down till our return.

Sorry and all that, but breaks have to be taken and I'm sure that if the Davis software was more reliable then it would not be a problem!

Am thinking of changing software over the next winter anyway, any sugestions?

Hottest day of the year?

2009-07-01T21:33:00.001+01:00

Recon today has to be the hottest for the year, what do you think?

Back to Winter

2009-06-05T19:08:00.002+01:00

Can't help but notice how cold it is after last week:

Well we think this weather is going to be around for the next week, dominated by the North.

Today we saw fresh SNOW on the hills at Braemar (so keep the skies out....) and I don't think we have seen the end, (more to follow over the weekend).

It's all down to that cold sun you ken, we need to stoke it up a bit......

Maybe next year!

Or are we in trouble?

Who knows.................................

Fantastic Week: Now look out!

2009-05-14T20:18:00.002+01:00

What a fantastic week it has been, clear skies, summer sun, but cold easterly winds, now what?

looks like the change is on the way, Friday will start fine but increasing cloud will bring rain and wind by late afternoon through to Saturday with unsettled weather to follow.

Summer must be on the way!

2009-04-25T13:34:00.003+01:00

Some sure signs we noted today at Ballogie Weather:-

The Swallows are back looking for their nesting spots, looks like only two pair at the moment.

The first runner bean has shown it's head above ground,

Only 4.5 Inches of nuts have been devoured this week from the bird feeder.

The grass is greener (now lets not get silly) and what a great show of Daffs this year.

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Now; will we get the weather?

I recon:- Better Summer than last year although still a bit showery leading to a colder Winter.

See how that pans out.......................................

Broadband down.

2009-04-10T10:22:00.001+01:00

Just found out that broadband is out in my area possibly for the next four hours.

We lost contact just before nine this morning.

BT are working on the problem!

Great Easter Weather

2009-04-10T07:00:00.002+01:00

Forget the last Blog;

apart from today, it looks like there is some realy great weather on its way for Saturday and Sunday.

Lets hope so...........

Poor Easter?

2009-04-08T06:20:00.002+01:00

What a change from last week, looks like the unsettled week we were expecting is now turning into just a bad horid one.

The front that was out to the west and was thought to be just clipping the West Country now appears to have increased and moved North.

Looks like the Easter weekend could be a washout as well!

Worth watching this one..................

Fantastic week

2009-04-03T19:47:00.002+01:00

What a fantastic Spring week, Blue skies, warm temperatures and calm winds; just wonderful!!

Bit of a cange on the way over the next 24hrs with some rain in the air, but just remember the last week!

Power-cut at Ballogie Weather

2009-03-26T17:29:00.003Z

yes we, along with others in the area have a power-cut at the moment, so all uploads will be suspended till it is fixed.

In fact I'm using the last of the battery power to send this, even the mobile doesn't seem to want to send emails.

Cold tea for us all electric'ers then, hope it's not for long.......................

Came back on just before 7pm and held ok..

All Change

2009-03-23T18:09:00.002Z

What a change! this week from last;

Almost summer last week with local temperatures making 18 deg C, even the weekend wasn't bad, now what's happened?

The week ahead looks grim, today saw single figure temps all day with frequent sleet at low levels and snow on the hills, locally high winds as well.

All thanks to a northerly cold front.

So put the shorts away and get the winter wear back on..................

Re-set station

2009-03-15T13:20:00.002Z

Having taken advise from Davis about my data errors I decided to follow their tips and re-set the data logger and station consel. Un fortunatly this has mucked up the Baromatic settings, which still do not want to calm down.

So will be leaving it to settle for a day or so to see what happens.....

Wet and windy Weekend?

2009-03-14T06:17:00.002Z

Not quite as bad as had been expected!

But still due to be quite damp on Saturday with a spell of high winds around mid day, mild to.

Make the most of Sunday!!!

Didn't see that coming

2009-03-08T07:17:00.003Z

This morning sees another covering of snow for Ballogie which I, for one didn't see coming.

Still with blue skies and light winds it makes for a fine Sunday morn.

I see snow tomorrow

2009-03-02T21:16:00.003Z

Mmm;

What do you think?

Looks like a lot of the wet stuff in the air pushing in from the west, but then we seem to be getting cold air North/NorthEast toward evening.

Could give a dump of white tomorrow evening...

Just my thought.. see how it goes!!!!!!

Looks like it's moving forward; more into Tuesday night/Wednesday morning now'

First Day of Spring???

2009-03-01T12:21:00.002Z

Well I know that's up for debate! but it is the 1st March.

So whats going on?

Well; a fantastic day here at Ballogie with Solar rad in the high 600's and only average wind; looking around, others seem to agree that even if it isn't here quite yet, Spring is definitely in the air, birds are singing, grass is trying to grow, all the bulbs are showing their fingers above ground and there's even the odd, brave crocus among the snow drops; the sap is rising and the trees have started to bud, the last remnants of snow on the hills gets less every day.

None of this means that Winter is over yet, remember last year with Spring showing snow well late on, but still; hey, it does make you feel good.

Enjoy..................

Wet and Warm

2009-02-16T10:05:00.002Z

What a change!

Wet and warm, this will see the snow away.

Whats the betting on more snow for next week?

Snow Bound Anemometer

2009-02-07T10:58:00.002Z

We haven't had much wind over the last few hours, but we have had some; just not enough to stop an accumulation of snow from settling on the anemometer, freezing and preventing any movement until cleared.

Pretty persistent the snow today should clear later we think by 3pm.

Broadband holding on

2009-02-06T20:29:00.002Z

Good old BT Broadband is still holding on.......Just

Weather is worsening (more Snow) and things are getting a bit Iffy.

So if all goes down then we will be back later......

Enjoy sledging.

New part on its way

2009-02-05T16:45:00.001Z

Seems Davis has had problems with some of it's Temp/Humidity sensors.

A replacement "upgrade" is, I am told; on it's way.

Weekend or early next week.

Davis Problems

2009-02-05T06:17:00.002Z

Looks like the Davis's temperature sensor has given out.

Last night saw some intermittent problems then around 10pm all was lost.

Contacting retailer today........

Snow

2009-02-02T20:31:00.000Z

Yep.

Been snowing most of the day, and more to come,,,,,,,,

First signs of the Snowdrops

2009-01-31T15:17:00.002Z

Been waiting for this;

today saw the first signs of the snowdrops poking their heads through at Ballogie Weather.

I always think of it as the first signs of Winter coming to an end, thats silly realy, but as the first flowers of the year I think its still worth a marked event.....

weather maps

2009-01-30T16:24:00.001Z

I notice that there are no overlays for the maps at the moment.

Lets see what happens later, before I get things changed.

Ballogie Weather Gallery

2009-01-29T21:09:00.004Z

We now have a gallery on the web site where you can view a few photographs.

We hope it will be of interest and bring some pleasure.

It is our intention to add further images and captions as time goes by.

Fantastic

2009-01-26T09:35:00.002Z

What a fantastic day;

Blue skies, white hills, fresh with hardly any sign of wind; just great.

Enjoy it while it lasts, tomorrow's another, all-together different day.

Snow Today

2009-01-25T09:03:00.002Z

Waking up to the white stuff today, more sleet/slush than anything, giving a covering all the same.

Don't thing it will hang around for long, ESE, ENE wind though with the front pushing up from the South could be worth a watch.

Colder with a chance of snow

2009-01-22T11:24:00.002Z

Well, what a night that was;

well over an inch of rain here with temperatures around 3 deg, would have fallen as snow on the hills though.

Looks like colder air is on it's way so a possibility of snow at lower levels Friday or Saturday.

internet explorer probs

2009-01-17T19:38:00.002Z

mmmm...

Thought the problem was just on IE6 and below but then looked at IE7 to find that the two column layout was just one.

Deleated the IE specific CSS from the server, leaving just the <=IE6 specific over-ride and all seems to be ok...

Let me know if it's not!!!!!!!!!!!!

Internet explorer 6

2009-01-17T19:10:00.001Z

ok;

Looked ok till I published it;

IE 6 version home page is not working correctly, can't quite work out why!

Working on it........................................

Updated web site

2009-01-17T18:35:00.002Z

Decided to publish the updated site a little earlier than expected.

We now have drop-down menu’s (except if your viewing using IE6 or below, in which case I’ve done you a static-left menu, but you really should get a better browser) which allow far more versatility and content.

Hope you like it? Still using HTML & CSS

But keep watching have some PHP in the side lines.

Bye-the-way; storms brewing for the weekend.........west though we hope to miss it!

Wind - problems

2009-01-10T07:41:00.004Z

Blustery old weekend ahead;

So we are expecting some data upload problems.

Have already seen internet conection failures and power outages; so only just holding on at the moment.

Got the web host, changed the URL and moved.

2009-01-03T09:43:00.002Z

Yes, at last;

Got web hosting, got the .com and moved the site on 1st Jan, well what else do you do on new years day.

Seems to be working well, uploads are nice and fast with room for future webcam and stuff.

Early days yet I know!

Getting to work on the web site now.

Good web host required

2008-12-29T13:57:00.001Z

Must do something about a new web hosting company
Need one that is reliable, cheap and doesn't mind regular uploads with domain reegistration if possible.
Would also be nice if it was British

Snow at Braemar

2008-12-29T09:32:00.001Z

Wee spot of the white stuff falling at the moment at Braemar.

Down time

2008-12-29T07:19:00.001Z

Looks like GeoCities is having a whole load of dow time at the moment.

Only one upload since eight last night.

Must sort out a new host......

Merry Christmas

2008-12-25T10:04:00.001Z

A very merry Christmas from all at Ballogie Weather...

Dull, Damp and pretty much uninteresting, weather wise today...

Still, hope to have a fun day.

Metric Change

2008-12-16T20:27:00.002Z

Due to a problem SCWN was having with our rain data being uploaded in inches, we have changed over to mm. Please let us know if this is no good for you!

2 inches of rain in 48hrs

2008-12-15T08:54:00.001Z

Well what you know, all weekend i was thinking that the Davis was giving me false info, racking up the rain tally as it did, i even went out and got wet giving it a sort. Then today on the news, confirmation, (metoffice) a months rain in one weekend. So sorry Davis for doubting you!

Comments now available

2008-12-13T11:32:00.002Z

We have now, on the web site, a place where comments can be left.

It is a simple Yahoo creation but we think it is better than nothing for now.

Updates to web site

2008-12-07T21:06:00.002Z

We have made a few alterations (for the better we hope) to the site, especialy the links. Some pages are still to be updated (week and month). Let us know if all is working ok or not, as the case might be.

Uv and snow

2008-12-03T11:27:00.001Z

I notice today that the solar rad readings would sujest that there should be a minimal uv reading (no more than 0.5) however with the recent snow fall Still laying on the sensor a false reading could occure.

Snow covered Morvan

2008-11-24T10:55:00.001Z

Firefox and Opera

2008-11-23T21:43:00.002Z

For now use Firefox or Opera to best view the site.

They are great browsers anyway, so it might be time you gave them a try.......

Update to web site css issues

2008-11-23T21:34:00.002Z

The site seems to be looking better we think, however, internet explorer dosen't like it, so it seems there may be a few glitches in the css. We will be working on it.

Going to get rid of the Email link

2008-11-18T18:14:00.002Z

Fed up with all the spam so the new site when compleated will not have an email link. However; for those who want to, there is a way to contact me, try a link to 34.....

updated web site

2008-11-18T18:04:00.002Z

So the new site is still a work in progress. but i thought I'd publish it so far, mainly because i didn't know how my ip was going to cope with xhtml and css.

but hey not to bad a result really...best viewed using Firefox though...

Will be working to solve those little hick-ups. And change the other pages over.

so come back soon and see how it's going.

Light snow

2008-10-28T07:40:00.000Z

A Light covering of snow even at low levels this morning, more to follow later with increasing winds as well,

Made it.

2008-10-24T13:18:00.001+01:00

Will they make it?

2008-10-24T12:37:00.001+01:00

Blue skys. Autumn colour.

2008-10-03T11:48:00.000+01:00

Blue sky to go with the autumn colour. After the early snow. How many seasons in one day?

Snow on them hills

2008-10-03T10:44:00.000+01:00

Snow on the hills today, cloud cover at about the same height So not great for photos. This one has Morvan in the distance.

Frosty morning

2008-10-02T11:25:00.000+01:00

Frosty morning with near zero temperatures warming up now though with a Light wind.

Cool and misty morn.

2008-09-12T06:58:00.000+01:00

No wind either.

Fine for gliders

2008-09-10T12:08:00.000+01:00

Rain has cleared for now leaving a pleasant, if windy day could even stay nice for any late barbecues.

Waking up

2008-09-09T06:36:00.001+01:00

Waking up to some heavy looking cloud which will bring rain later, So a different day from yesterday, temperatures should be ok in a freshening southerly wind.

Beautiful day at Tomnaverie Stone Circle

2008-09-08T15:24:00.000+01:00

Looking towards Tarland.

Beautiful day at Tomnaverie Stone Circle

2008-09-08T15:23:00.001+01:00

Fine in Aboyne

2008-09-08T11:20:00.001+01:00

Weather webcam.

2008-09-08T09:31:00.001+01:00

Any recommendations out there for a web cam? I should be changing the computer which uploads weather station data within the next two weeks, if al goes well a new look website will be installed at the same time along with a weather webcam. So any suggestions would be appreciated.

Mixed bag

2008-09-08T09:22:00.001+01:00

We recon a mixed bag is the order for this week, nothing special but also nothing bad. The mornings are cooling down now with single figure temperatures the norm, should see reasonable daytime temperatures and it will feel pleasant in any sunny periods, winds will increase towards the middle of the week. We shouldn't see to much rain either.

Cool so far

2008-09-05T10:01:00.001+01:00

Cloud should burn away this afternoon leaving some good sunny periods, cool N to NE wind though.

Could be cold tonight

2008-09-04T18:55:00.001+01:00

Could be as low as 2 deg C we think, so rap up warm, wind on the way to???

What a wash out

2008-09-04T18:52:00.001+01:00

That load hardly touched us, not even enough rain to register. Still going on down the valley though.

Bad weather

2008-09-04T18:06:00.001+01:00

Rain, thunder etc has just reached us so expect to loose broadband any moment.

Rain all about

2008-09-04T17:29:00.001+01:00

But none at mine yet, rumblles of thunder to.

Water up there

2008-09-04T12:08:00.000+01:00

Thunder later? Feels very warm at the moment.

Beautiful morning sky

2008-09-04T06:41:00.001+01:00

Weather

2008-09-04T06:30:00.001+01:00

A cool, still, dry start to the day in Deeside with beautiful high patchy cloud. Rain later we think, if anything like yesterday though, any showers could be very localised and heavy, yesterday afternoon and evening saw Ballogie dry and pleasant while Dinnet through to Torphins and beyond suffered heavy showers.

Good evening

2008-09-02T20:04:00.001+01:00

Clasic September evening.

Few clouds

2008-09-02T15:46:00.000+01:00

Few clouds and some isolated showers, nothing to worry about though. Pleasantly warm.

Fine morning

2008-09-02T06:58:00.000+01:00

Fine start to the day if a little cold at just over 3 deg C.

All change now

2008-09-01T13:26:00.001+01:00

Rain now moving into the Dee valley. Comming across Morven inthis pic.

Never mind the forecast

2008-09-01T10:46:00.000+01:00

What sort of forecast was that this morning, that said rain all day with 100 percent cloud. Metcheck doesn't usually get it that wrong!

Good weather for Deeside

2008-08-28T08:49:00.001+01:00

Looks like a fine spell to come, with some summer sun and temperatures to match over the next four days. Expected high of 22 deg C. So enjoy.

Braemar

2008-08-27T11:48:00.001+01:00

Warm with some broken cloud, drizzle at times.

Not a bad week so far

2008-08-27T11:25:00.001+01:00

Better than last anyway, Light drizzle at Braemar now, warm with light winds.

Rain moving east

2008-08-25T10:48:00.001+01:00

Heavy shower just now at Crathie moving East, warm though. Should clear by afternoon.

Changing seasons

2008-08-22T10:52:00.001+01:00

Getting cooler now. Noticed today how the leaves have started to fall.

Another day of rain

2008-08-21T09:56:00.001+01:00

More rain today, mild with little or no wind.

Rain, rain and rain

2008-08-19T12:07:00.001+01:00

What more can be said about today!

Weather

2008-08-18T10:23:00.001+01:00

Mixed bag so far today. Wet first thing, cleared to fine warm sun, now mostly cloudy, dry and warm.

Bad Battery

2008-08-18T08:42:00.001+01:00

Always buy good quality batteries is what we are told. So the last time I had to replace the station transmitter battery it was with an unknown make from the local shop. What a difference, instead of the usual 2 or 3 days of low battery warning we got about two hours before we had a lifeless transmitter. So, sorry but no data was recorded overnight. Battery replaced with a decent one this time!

Weather webcam

2008-08-16T05:33:00.001+01:00

So yes i'm going to set up my own weather webcam.

But what do i buy?

I want something robust, up to the job, with a good quality piccture, and easy to set up, wireless if possible.

Can anyone sugest anything

Rainy Braemar

2008-08-15T09:19:00.001+01:00

Light rain now in Braemar very little wind though so it may hang about all day. Willie says 'usual day in Braemar'.

Wrong way around

2008-08-14T17:42:00.002+01:00

Ok, I got the last two blogs the wrong way around, Aboyne green was taken about an hour before the Kirk it's just that I forgot to press 'send' so my email software saved the first one and sent it after the kirk.

By the way poor quality of pictures are due to the convenience of the camera-phone but I think it's still better than nothing.

Aboyne Green

2008-08-14T11:55:00.003+01:00

A bit cloudier now in Aboyne but warm and humid feeling.

St. Machers Kirk

2008-08-14T11:55:00.001+01:00

The church on the green at Aboyne. Notice the now pure blue sky, feels like 22 deg C (according to Willie).

Not a cloud

2008-08-14T09:04:00.001+01:00

What a start to the day!

Ballater games

2008-08-13T21:05:00.001+01:00

Looks like a fine day for the Ballater games tomorrow, nothing outstanding but fine and bright.

Good luck to all.

More mobile please

2008-08-12T22:06:00.001+01:00

What i want is more mobile recognition. I love metcheck and weather underground but neither are mobile friendly, why not? Am i the only one who wishes to view data on the move?

Still and misty morning

2008-08-12T09:53:00.001+01:00

Just started to rain

2008-08-11T20:51:00.001+01:00

Well i meen spit realy. Sorry the last pic is the wrong way around,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

Fine end to the day

2008-08-11T17:39:00.001+01:00

Looks like it will be a fine end to the day after the earlier uncertanty. Windy, dry, warm with well broken cloud.