It ain't half hot.

[Cowley]

I'll probably cause the onset of a Siberian winter by mentioning this but... It's October 24th and tonight the temperature here is 15 degrees (celsius).
We haven't even had a frost yet.
I drove through Exeter this evening and there were people sitting outside cafes drinking coffee and wearing shorts like they were in Italy.
It's very warm and it seems to be stuck like it. Is this going to be a hottest October since Records Began?

 

[najaB]

It's not that unusual to not have had a frost yet. The evening temps in my part of the world are definitely down to single figure values though.

 

[GusB]

I'll probably cause the onset of a Siberian winter by mentioning this but... It's October 24th and tonight the temperature here is 15 degrees (celsius).
We haven't even had a frost yet.
I drove through Exeter this evening and there were people sitting outside cafes drinking coffee and wearing shorts like they were in Italy.
It's very warm and it seems to be stuck like it. Is this going to be a hottest October since Records Began?

Aye, cheers Cowley. I'll bear this thread in mind when I fall on my arse and break my wrist due to your reckless tempting of fate

 

[tsr]

This was the outlook from www.metoffice.gov.uk yesterday (Tuesday) afternoon:

UK Outlook for Sunday 29 Oct 2017 to Tuesday 7 Nov 2017:
On Sunday and through next week, the weather will be changeable with frequent showers in the north and east, and the best of the drier and brighter conditions in the south and west. There will be bands of rain moving east or southeastwards at times bringing windier conditions, with an increasing chance of gales, especially in the north. Temperatures will be lower than this week, bringing a risk of overnight frost in many places, but most likely in the north. There is a chance of some snow, over high ground in Scotland, as the wind turns northerly and brings colder air across the UK at times. Into the second week of November, there is a chance of more prolonged settled spells, bringing an increased risk of overnight frost and fog.

UK Outlook for Wednesday 8 Nov 2017 to Wednesday 22 Nov 2017:
There is an increasing chance that the weather will become more settled during this period, especially across southern parts of the British Isles. As a result frost and fog will become more likely. The north may continue to have changeable conditions with the dry and bright weather interspersed with rain at times. Temperatures are most likely to be near average, although probably a little colder in some of the more settled spells, especially where any overnight fog is slow to clear.

Updated: 13:48 on Tue 24 Oct 2017 BST

I do appreciate it feels mild - my favourite outside temperatures are around the 4-9C mark - but I could be sure I can remember warmer Octobers, and I'm really not that old!

 

[Jonny]

It is quite warm but there have been a few relatively cold episodes recently.

 

[Cowley]

Aye, cheers Cowley. I'll bear this thread in mind when I fall on my arse and break my wrist due to your reckless tempting of fate

You'll be fine as long as you wear the flip flops with the grippy soles Gus.

 

[43021HST]

I'm one of the few people who likes, even enjoys cold weather. Fingers crossed for some arctic conditions. I'm upset I havnt been able to break out the crombie coat quite yet.

 

[fowler9]

In all honesty I don't mind how warm it is as long as the sun is shining. November two years ago I went to Gdansk with some friends and spent my birthday at the end of the pier in Sopot out in the Baltic having a beer outside the bar. It was lovely. Not shorts and t shirt weather but nice enough to be sat outside.

 

[najaB]

I'm one of the few people who likes, even enjoys cold weather. Fingers crossed for some arctic conditions. I'm upset I havnt been able to break out the crombie coat quite yet.

I love cold conditions, but only when it's properly cold. I'm most miserable when the temperature is between 5°C and -5°C.

 

[43021HST]

In all honesty I don't mind how warm it is as long as the sun is shining. November two years ago I went to Gdansk with some friends and spent my birthday at the end of the pier in Sopot out in the Baltic having a beer outside the bar. It was lovely. Not shorts and t shirt weather but nice enough to be sat outside.

Quite agree, my favourite weather conditions is that cold but crisp sunny weather you get in the winter. Also perfect for photography.

 

[Cowley]

It’s a bit colder tonight. Beautiful today though. This is a photo of the Exe Valley I took from near Silverton today (yesterday actually).

What’s the weather like up there GusB?

 

[GusB]

It’s a bit colder tonight. Beautiful today though. This is a photo of the Exe Valley I took from near Silverton today (yesterday actually).
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What’s the weather like up there GusB?

According to the BBC Weather app it's 9 degrees with light cloud, but it's very breezy and feels much colder. I sought refuge under the duvet rather than turning the heating up. Brr.

 

[Cowley]

According to the BBC Weather app it's 9 degrees with light cloud, but it's very breezy and feels much colder. I sought refuge under the duvet rather than turning the heating up. Brr.

9 degrees!?
I can’t see much skiing going on in the Cairngorms this winter with the temperature that high...
Regardless of wind chill (pah!). According to BBC weather it’s currently only 8 degrees in Milan (I make that colder).
Are you wearing the flip flops that say ‘Saturday’ on them yet or are you still on the ‘Friday’ ones?

 

[STEVIEBOY1]

Quite agree, my favourite weather conditions is that cold but crisp sunny weather you get in the winter. Also perfect for photography.

Yes I would agree with that too. It has been mild recently. I have just had a few days in Scotland, I took a load of heavy Jerseys, but did not really need them.

 

[Essan]

I love cold conditions, but only when it's properly cold. I'm most miserable when the temperature is between 5°C and -5°C.

That's about my favourite temperature range! (mainloy because it's very usunal to get anything colder than that). If the sun is shining and the temp is around freezing, that's perfection!

Got down to +3.2c in my garden this morning, lowest this autumn. Nice.

Not sure how my personal temp figures are looking for the month, though it's certain to be up there amongst the warmest, but rainfall wise it's my driest October ever and 2nd driest month this year (which has overall been very dry).

 

[Essan]

9 degrees!?
I can’t see much skiing going on in the Cairngorms this winter with the temperature that high...
Regardless of wind chill (pah!). According to BBC weather it’s currently only 8 degrees in Milan (I make that colder).
Are you wearing the flip flops that say ‘Saturday’ on them yet or are you still on the ‘Friday’ ones?

There's yet to be any fresh lying snow in the Caorngorms this autumn - very late. Some recent years have seen it as early as late August! But it's not till after Christmas that we usually get good snow cover. So time for all that to change yet. Temps lower down in October aren't usually representative of those at 2,000ft in Feb

 

[Howardh]

...and on Eurosport this morning the first alpine ski event of the season!

*Not sure that makes me want to laugh or cry - but at least the curling season is in full swing....*

 

[SteveP29]

Cue arctic wind this morning, it's bloody freezing!!

 

[najaB]

Cue arctic wind this morning, it's bloody freezing!!

Yeah, there is a certain chill in the air.

 

[nlogax]

Finally felt like proper autumn this morning. Our first frost, just about anyway.

 

[Crossover]

Well you jinxed that a bit OP, I had to clear frost off the windscreen this morning!
Similarly, I had my usual 20 odd mile commute this morning and came across two separate accidents (one was apparently a HGV vs car but when I passed there was just a bashed up car and remains of plastic etc. strewn across the road, and the other was a kit car that looks like it had spun out on the motorway) - there was another one reported on the other "side" of town to where we are. Welcome to winter....could be a long one if this is going to be the state of driving at the first cold snap!

 

[Cowley]

I’ll accept it’s my fault that the weather has got colder Crossover but I didn’t cause either of those accidents.
I was sunbathing at the time.

 

[najaB]

I was sunbathing at the time.

Are you sure that news of this event might not have been the root cause of the accidents?

 

[Cowley]

Are you sure that news of this event might not have been the root cause of the accidents?

I see what you mean, it could’ve been too much of a beautiful image for them maybe? I hadn’t thought of it like that.
Thanks.

 

[amateur]

Is it just me, or has the weather taken a sudden cold snap!

 

[najaB]

Is it just me, or has the weather taken a sudden cold snap!

It's not just you, but it is November when all is said and done.

 

[bramling]

It's not just you, but it is November when all is said and done.

Yep it's fairly typical at the moment. Doesn't stop loads of people going around moaning and groaning as if the ice age has come though!

 

[Howardh]

Went to Fleetwood today - cracking the pavements it was. Glorious view of the power station. What more could you want?? Well, seagulls not dumping on your car for a start.

 

[Cowley]

Went to Fleetwood today - cracking the pavements it was. Glorious view of the power station. What more could you want?? Well, seagulls not dumping on your car for a start.

Cracking the pavements!

Well I got arrested for wearing my budgie smugglers in Exmouth high street today.
I mean I’d only gone into the town to buy some more shrimps because everyone had eaten what we’d barbecued.
Honestly some people are ever so prudish around here.

 

[amateur]

Yep it's fairly typical at the moment. Doesn't stop loads of people going around moaning and groaning as if the ice age has come though!

Wasn't moaning and groaning. Was Only asking!