Phil Layton
@phil-layton.bsky.social
Retired Air Traffic Control, Weather nut.
Sunny! - what a contrast to yesterday..☀️
T 7c Min 6.2c Max 10.5c (00Z) 10.1c (14Z)
T 7c Min 6.2c Max 10.5c (00Z) 10.1c (14Z)
December 19, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Sunny! - what a contrast to yesterday..☀️
T 7c Min 6.2c Max 10.5c (00Z) 10.1c (14Z)
T 7c Min 6.2c Max 10.5c (00Z) 10.1c (14Z)
What a washout! reminded me of lockdown.. Rain just fading out now. Not quite (yet!) the wettest day of the year still 5th Jan here with 32.8mm ☔️
T 11c Min 9.8c Max 11.6c Rain 32.2mm
T 11c Min 9.8c Max 11.6c Rain 32.2mm
December 18, 2025 at 6:06 PM
What a washout! reminded me of lockdown.. Rain just fading out now. Not quite (yet!) the wettest day of the year still 5th Jan here with 32.8mm ☔️
T 11c Min 9.8c Max 11.6c Rain 32.2mm
T 11c Min 9.8c Max 11.6c Rain 32.2mm
Very slow increase in cloud today, and still waiting for the rain..
T 9c Min 1.6c Max 9.6c Dew 0.2mm
Looks a bit wet tomorrow..☔️
TEMPO 1810/1824 6000 RA BKN012
T 9c Min 1.6c Max 9.6c Dew 0.2mm
Looks a bit wet tomorrow..☔️
TEMPO 1810/1824 6000 RA BKN012
December 17, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Very slow increase in cloud today, and still waiting for the rain..
T 9c Min 1.6c Max 9.6c Dew 0.2mm
Looks a bit wet tomorrow..☔️
TEMPO 1810/1824 6000 RA BKN012
T 9c Min 1.6c Max 9.6c Dew 0.2mm
Looks a bit wet tomorrow..☔️
TEMPO 1810/1824 6000 RA BKN012
A cold and in some places foggy start to the day. Ground frost here, awaiting the wind and rain later today. Min 1.5c
LHR: EGLL 170720Z 19003KT 0400 R27R/0800U R27L/0500N FG VV/// 02/01 Q1017
LHR: EGLL 170720Z 19003KT 0400 R27R/0800U R27L/0500N FG VV/// 02/01 Q1017
December 17, 2025 at 8:08 AM
A cold and in some places foggy start to the day. Ground frost here, awaiting the wind and rain later today. Min 1.5c
LHR: EGLL 170720Z 19003KT 0400 R27R/0800U R27L/0500N FG VV/// 02/01 Q1017
LHR: EGLL 170720Z 19003KT 0400 R27R/0800U R27L/0500N FG VV/// 02/01 Q1017
(2/2) However, on the 18th, after +SN in the am, operations stopped, and the airfield closed until the morning of the 19th, when single runway ops resumed. From memory. I think 27L/09R opened two days later. Media pics.
EGLL 181150Z 08009KT 0400 +SN VV/// M00/M01 Q0989 SNOCLO
EGLL 181150Z 08009KT 0400 +SN VV/// M00/M01 Q0989 SNOCLO
December 16, 2025 at 7:57 PM
(2/2) However, on the 18th, after +SN in the am, operations stopped, and the airfield closed until the morning of the 19th, when single runway ops resumed. From memory. I think 27L/09R opened two days later. Media pics.
EGLL 181150Z 08009KT 0400 +SN VV/// M00/M01 Q0989 SNOCLO
EGLL 181150Z 08009KT 0400 +SN VV/// M00/M01 Q0989 SNOCLO
(1/2) 15 years ago today, the temp at Heathrow went below zero at 21Z , and never rose above until 15Z on the 20th. On the 17th, the airport was still operating on one runway while clearing snow on the other after some SHSN passed through….My pics from the Tower
December 16, 2025 at 7:56 PM
(1/2) 15 years ago today, the temp at Heathrow went below zero at 21Z , and never rose above until 15Z on the 20th. On the 17th, the airport was still operating on one runway while clearing snow on the other after some SHSN passed through….My pics from the Tower
The temp at Heathrow has been at 11c for nearly 24 hours..
December 16, 2025 at 8:05 AM
The temp at Heathrow has been at 11c for nearly 24 hours..
The wriggling front is slowly edging E-ward. Going to be the end of tomorrow to clear the SE. Some sunny int am but cloudy and dull pm.
T 10c Min 9.8c Max 10.8c Rain Trace
T 10c Min 9.8c Max 10.8c Rain Trace
December 15, 2025 at 6:03 PM
The wriggling front is slowly edging E-ward. Going to be the end of tomorrow to clear the SE. Some sunny int am but cloudy and dull pm.
T 10c Min 9.8c Max 10.8c Rain Trace
T 10c Min 9.8c Max 10.8c Rain Trace
More cloud today and certainly quite windy this pm. Dry, unlike the W of Wales that looks dreadful!
T 10c Min 6.2c Max 10.2c Dew 0.2mm
T 10c Min 6.2c Max 10.2c Dew 0.2mm
December 14, 2025 at 6:01 PM
More cloud today and certainly quite windy this pm. Dry, unlike the W of Wales that looks dreadful!
T 10c Min 6.2c Max 10.2c Dew 0.2mm
T 10c Min 6.2c Max 10.2c Dew 0.2mm
Another modern day winter mild sunny day. Some early fog patches as shown on the mid-am NASA Worldview Terra image.
T 7c Min 3.2c Max 8.9c
T 7c Min 3.2c Max 8.9c
December 13, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Another modern day winter mild sunny day. Some early fog patches as shown on the mid-am NASA Worldview Terra image.
T 7c Min 3.2c Max 8.9c
T 7c Min 3.2c Max 8.9c
A mild sunny day until mid-pm when it clouded over. Notable really, as I'm used to these kind of days in Winter being at around 2c...
Cycling break at #Pirbright late-am.
T 10c Min 7.2c Max 10.9c Dew 0.4mm
Cycling break at #Pirbright late-am.
T 10c Min 7.2c Max 10.9c Dew 0.4mm
December 11, 2025 at 5:38 PM
A mild sunny day until mid-pm when it clouded over. Notable really, as I'm used to these kind of days in Winter being at around 2c...
Cycling break at #Pirbright late-am.
T 10c Min 7.2c Max 10.9c Dew 0.4mm
Cycling break at #Pirbright late-am.
T 10c Min 7.2c Max 10.9c Dew 0.4mm
A brighter day with some sunny spells. Dry.
Guildford T 9c Min 9.1c Max 12.6c
Guildford T 9c Min 9.1c Max 12.6c
December 10, 2025 at 6:01 PM
A brighter day with some sunny spells. Dry.
Guildford T 9c Min 9.1c Max 12.6c
Guildford T 9c Min 9.1c Max 12.6c
With the very mild air moving on, no records broken here with 14.2c on Monday the highest. Looks like a dry day coming up. Pressure is approaching 1020mb, will stay around 1010-20mb for the next few days with the European High nearby.
December 10, 2025 at 5:39 PM
With the very mild air moving on, no records broken here with 14.2c on Monday the highest. Looks like a dry day coming up. Pressure is approaching 1020mb, will stay around 1010-20mb for the next few days with the European High nearby.
10 Dec 2025 07Z: Storm #Bram
At 00Z: Low Hebrides 959 expected Norwegian Basin 976 by midnight tonight.
In Guildford, Storm Rain 7.4mm Max Temp 13.5c Max wind (Wisley) 30KT
At 00Z: Low Hebrides 959 expected Norwegian Basin 976 by midnight tonight.
In Guildford, Storm Rain 7.4mm Max Temp 13.5c Max wind (Wisley) 30KT
December 10, 2025 at 8:24 AM
10 Dec 2025 07Z: Storm #Bram
At 00Z: Low Hebrides 959 expected Norwegian Basin 976 by midnight tonight.
In Guildford, Storm Rain 7.4mm Max Temp 13.5c Max wind (Wisley) 30KT
At 00Z: Low Hebrides 959 expected Norwegian Basin 976 by midnight tonight.
In Guildford, Storm Rain 7.4mm Max Temp 13.5c Max wind (Wisley) 30KT
9 Dec 2025 17Z: Storm #Bram
At 12Z Low Rockall 964 expected Faeroes with little change by midday tomorrow
Benbecula:
EGPL 091720Z 14036G50KT 2800 RA BKN002 BKN007 BKN012 12/11 Q0967
At 12Z Low Rockall 964 expected Faeroes with little change by midday tomorrow
Benbecula:
EGPL 091720Z 14036G50KT 2800 RA BKN002 BKN007 BKN012 12/11 Q0967
December 9, 2025 at 6:01 PM
9 Dec 2025 17Z: Storm #Bram
At 12Z Low Rockall 964 expected Faeroes with little change by midday tomorrow
Benbecula:
EGPL 091720Z 14036G50KT 2800 RA BKN002 BKN007 BKN012 12/11 Q0967
At 12Z Low Rockall 964 expected Faeroes with little change by midday tomorrow
Benbecula:
EGPL 091720Z 14036G50KT 2800 RA BKN002 BKN007 BKN012 12/11 Q0967
9 Dec 2025 07Z: Storm #Bram
At 00Z Low west of Sole 973 expected Faeroes 957 by midnight tonight.
Scilly Is EGHE 090750Z 19041KT 4000 -DZ BR BKN009 14/13 Q0992 (G51KT on synop)
At 00Z Low west of Sole 973 expected Faeroes 957 by midnight tonight.
Scilly Is EGHE 090750Z 19041KT 4000 -DZ BR BKN009 14/13 Q0992 (G51KT on synop)
December 9, 2025 at 8:16 AM
9 Dec 2025 07Z: Storm #Bram
At 00Z Low west of Sole 973 expected Faeroes 957 by midnight tonight.
Scilly Is EGHE 090750Z 19041KT 4000 -DZ BR BKN009 14/13 Q0992 (G51KT on synop)
At 00Z Low west of Sole 973 expected Faeroes 957 by midnight tonight.
Scilly Is EGHE 090750Z 19041KT 4000 -DZ BR BKN009 14/13 Q0992 (G51KT on synop)
Pressure starting to fall away in the SW ahead of Storm Bram. Cloudy day with some sporadic rain in Guildford. Very mild though, hardly notice going outside!
T 13c Min 10.3c Max 14.2c Rain 0.2mm
T 13c Min 10.3c Max 14.2c Rain 0.2mm
December 8, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Pressure starting to fall away in the SW ahead of Storm Bram. Cloudy day with some sporadic rain in Guildford. Very mild though, hardly notice going outside!
T 13c Min 10.3c Max 14.2c Rain 0.2mm
T 13c Min 10.3c Max 14.2c Rain 0.2mm
I saw the water reach the prom in one spot this mornings HT . Still breezy with some sun, but generally cloudy on the way back to Guildford with some -SHRA.
T 10c Min 8.8c Max 12.8c Rain 0.8mm (13.8mm Fri)
T 10c Min 8.8c Max 12.8c Rain 0.8mm (13.8mm Fri)
December 6, 2025 at 5:51 PM
I saw the water reach the prom in one spot this mornings HT . Still breezy with some sun, but generally cloudy on the way back to Guildford with some -SHRA.
T 10c Min 8.8c Max 12.8c Rain 0.8mm (13.8mm Fri)
T 10c Min 8.8c Max 12.8c Rain 0.8mm (13.8mm Fri)
Storm #Davide named by Meteo France.
Windy and wet in Bournemouth - winds well in excess of TAFs which is fairly unusual.
EGHH 051620Z 16025G40KT 2000 BR +RA OVC010 08/07 Q0996
Windy and wet in Bournemouth - winds well in excess of TAFs which is fairly unusual.
EGHH 051620Z 16025G40KT 2000 BR +RA OVC010 08/07 Q0996
December 5, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Storm #Davide named by Meteo France.
Windy and wet in Bournemouth - winds well in excess of TAFs which is fairly unusual.
EGHH 051620Z 16025G40KT 2000 BR +RA OVC010 08/07 Q0996
Windy and wet in Bournemouth - winds well in excess of TAFs which is fairly unusual.
EGHH 051620Z 16025G40KT 2000 BR +RA OVC010 08/07 Q0996
Red sky in the morning....
Still freezing at the airport, but much milder and breezy on the sea front. #Bournemouth
EGHH 050750Z 00000KT 9999 SCT035 M00/M00 Q1006
West Cliff T 8c Min 3c
Still freezing at the airport, but much milder and breezy on the sea front. #Bournemouth
EGHH 050750Z 00000KT 9999 SCT035 M00/M00 Q1006
West Cliff T 8c Min 3c
December 5, 2025 at 8:13 AM
Red sky in the morning....
Still freezing at the airport, but much milder and breezy on the sea front. #Bournemouth
EGHH 050750Z 00000KT 9999 SCT035 M00/M00 Q1006
West Cliff T 8c Min 3c
Still freezing at the airport, but much milder and breezy on the sea front. #Bournemouth
EGHH 050750Z 00000KT 9999 SCT035 M00/M00 Q1006
West Cliff T 8c Min 3c
The night surfers under the Not so 'Cold Supermoon'. Fine pm in Bournemouth, but the Portland shower stopped any sunset pics!
11.2mm Rain Guildford.
West Cliff T 6c Max 12c
11.2mm Rain Guildford.
West Cliff T 6c Max 12c
December 4, 2025 at 6:05 PM
The night surfers under the Not so 'Cold Supermoon'. Fine pm in Bournemouth, but the Portland shower stopped any sunset pics!
11.2mm Rain Guildford.
West Cliff T 6c Max 12c
11.2mm Rain Guildford.
West Cliff T 6c Max 12c
Dusk at the end of #Bournemouth pier
EGHH 041520Z 28003KT 9999 FEW042 07/04 Q0998
EGHH 041520Z 28003KT 9999 FEW042 07/04 Q0998
December 4, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Dusk at the end of #Bournemouth pier
EGHH 041520Z 28003KT 9999 FEW042 07/04 Q0998
EGHH 041520Z 28003KT 9999 FEW042 07/04 Q0998
Well it was still looking pretty decent mid afternoon...
#Guildford Golf course, but then as yesterday, some SHRA have moved in the last hour.
EGLF 031720Z 19005KT 9999 -RA FEW023TCU BKN033 07/06 Q1007
T 7c Min 5.0c Max 10.1c Rain 3.0mm
#Guildford Golf course, but then as yesterday, some SHRA have moved in the last hour.
EGLF 031720Z 19005KT 9999 -RA FEW023TCU BKN033 07/06 Q1007
T 7c Min 5.0c Max 10.1c Rain 3.0mm
December 3, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Well it was still looking pretty decent mid afternoon...
#Guildford Golf course, but then as yesterday, some SHRA have moved in the last hour.
EGLF 031720Z 19005KT 9999 -RA FEW023TCU BKN033 07/06 Q1007
T 7c Min 5.0c Max 10.1c Rain 3.0mm
#Guildford Golf course, but then as yesterday, some SHRA have moved in the last hour.
EGLF 031720Z 19005KT 9999 -RA FEW023TCU BKN033 07/06 Q1007
T 7c Min 5.0c Max 10.1c Rain 3.0mm
Sunny start, but it has turned into quite a wet afternoon with SHRA merging. Lovely feather topped CBs.
T 7c Min 6.3c Max 10.1c Rain 6.4mm
T 7c Min 6.3c Max 10.1c Rain 6.4mm
December 2, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Sunny start, but it has turned into quite a wet afternoon with SHRA merging. Lovely feather topped CBs.
T 7c Min 6.3c Max 10.1c Rain 6.4mm
T 7c Min 6.3c Max 10.1c Rain 6.4mm