Weather 2012

[Spiegel]

You're easily satisfied, Peter.  I'd like 2' of snow here (only have 8"), because 2' is enough to make the deer flounder so they stay out of the garden, which is steep.

[Jandals]

Was hoping to head back into the mountains to pick a few seeds after the New year but saw the forecast . Might stay home for a bit and see what happens

http://www.metservice.com/national/warnings/severe-weather-warnings

[Hoy]

We had about 1 1/2 foot of snow but all is gone now. After one month with freezing temps down to -12C the temp jumped up to +5-7C. The weather has been like Steve's forecast for NZ with heavy rain and strong wind. A lot of roads have been closed. Luckily our house are sheltered both from wind from south and flooding.
The next week is not that bad though, like this: http://www.yr.no/sted/Norge/Rogaland/Karm%C3%B8y/F%C3%B8rresfjorden/langtidsvarsel.html