Diary of Highlights

1st to 4th
A relatively mild start to the month with southerly winds and mostly cloudy skies. Winds soon turned easterly however bringing much colder air to all parts with a few snow flurries. On the 3rd, maximum temperatures were generally only a few degrees above freezing and reaching only -1.2 °C at Lake Vyrnwy (Powys). Milder air spread from the west later on the 4th with strengthening southerly winds and some gusts to 70 mph over exposed parts.

5th to 9th
A series of low pressure areas and associated fronts crossed from the west through this period bringing showers or longer periods of rain and strong or gale force winds at times. There were some drier days between weather systems however with lighter winds. A very wet spell on the 8th and 9th, especially over the northern hills, with Capel Curig (Conwy) recording a 24 hour rainfall total of 95.8 mm on the 9th.

10th to 24th
A further very wet period from the 17th to the 21st, with enhanced rainfall again in the north, and Capel Curig recording over 200 mm of rainfall through this period. Localised flooding occurred. A few night frosts occurred but generally it was very mild both by day and at night.

25th to 31st
A ridge of high pressure extended north from France early in this period bringing several days of fine and dry weather for most although with some cool nights. A band of rain moved southeast on the 29th, with further heavy rain and severe gales in places on the 31st.