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Weather => Observations => Topic started by: elagache on February 01, 2019, 10:47:20 PM
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Dear WeatherCat observers of the seasons turning,
Not only has another month passed, but we have put the first month of 2019 under our belt. So to keep the forum tidy I decided to start a dedicated 2019 thread and moving it observations topic since these are very much WeatherCat observations. As always, I'll give WeatherRCP a plug. Here is what WeatherCat observed at Canebas Weather Station for January 2019:
(http://www.canebas.org/WeatherCat/Forum_support_documents/WeatherCat%20climate%20reports%20-%202019/WeatherCat_January_2019_climate.jpg)
My results are consistent with December with the positive of more rain. When it did rain the storms were more extreme than in the past.
So what did WeatherCat observe in your neck of the woods?
Cheers, Edouard [cheers1]
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Northern Utah.
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January was...
Cooler than average (26.4?F versus an average of 28.1)
Wetter than average (2.31 in versus an average total of 2.14)
Calmer than average (a wind run of 4160 miles versus an average of 4229)
So far in February is telling:
Cooler than average (11.1?F versus an average of 29.4)
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Ellsworth Maine.
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February was...
Warmer than average (31.1?F versus an average of 29.4)
Wetter than average (1.93 in versus an average total of 1.75)
Windier than average (a wind run of 3285 miles versus an average of 3275)
So, pretty average...
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Dear Steve, Jenna, and WeatherCat climate watchers,
Okay you two beat me! Still, I do have my usual entry thanks to Stu's tag and Grand's WeatherCatRCP:
(http://www.canebas.org/WeatherCat/Forum_support_documents/WeatherCat%20climate%20reports%20-%202019/WeatherCat_February_2019_climate.jpg)
So in general colder and more stormy than normal here in Northern California.
Cheers, Edouard [cheers1]
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Northern Utah looked like this.
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March was...
Cooler than average (34.8?F versus an average of 37.7)
Dryer than average (1.71 in versus an average total of 2.58)
Calmer than average (a wind run of 3188 miles versus an average of 3766)
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Dear Steve and WeatherCat climate watchers,
Okay Steve you still beat me! Although Jenna will have to catch up this time! Here is my contribution thanks to Stu and Grand:
(http://www.canebas.org/WeatherCat/Forum_support_documents/WeatherCat%20climate%20reports%20-%202019/WeatherCat_March_2019_climate.jpg)
It is a bit interesting in that the temperature and wind are consistent with more storms. However, the rainfall is below what has happened in the past. The reason has been a few years in which there were some atmospheric river events in March. I only have 9 years of March data and in 3 of those years the station got over 10 inches of rain. So that skews the statistics.
Cheers, Edouard [cheers1]
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The late Jennajon FINALLY!!!
Of course, this is Maine and we received 4 inches of the white stuff yesterday in a lovely little Nor'easter.....this is after EVERYTHING had melted and I foolishly thought Spring (and MUD SEASON) had arrived.
NOPE.
[snow]
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Dear Jenna and WeatherCat climate watchers,
Of course, this is Maine and we received 4 inches of the white stuff yesterday in a lovely little Nor'easter.....this is after EVERYTHING had melted and I foolishly thought Spring (and MUD SEASON) had arrived.
NOPE.
Ol' man winter is still hanging around the west coast of the United States as well. So you may be seeing snow for a while. This past March was really cold for you compared to your averages. How long has your station been collecting data? I suppose you aren't counting snow in your precipitation totals and that's why the average rainfall is so small - correct?
Certainly an interesting report - thanks for sharing.
Cheers, Edouard [cheers1]
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I didn't want Jennajon feeling bad about being the last one to the line this time, so here's my offering. I made it large enough that Steve could see it without getting out his magnifying glass. My excuse is that we just arrived home from a fabulous trip to New Zealand and Australia. They have weather there too.
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I made it large enough that Steve could see it without getting out his magnifying glass.
Report to moderator: While true, user @Blicj11 is picking on me. Request a time-out behind the snowblower as punishment.
[snow] Welcome back! I hope that you enjoyed your antipodal adventures!
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Dear Blick, Steve, and WeatherCat regulars,. . . .
Report to moderator: While true, user @Blicj11 is picking on me. Request a time-out behind the snowblower as punishment.
I was able to free my car from a snow berm last night with only 45 minutes of shoveling snow and ice. Hahaha. Welcome to Springtime in the Rockies.
[wink] . . . . Is that close enough? . . . . . [biggrin]
My excuse is that we just arrived home from a fabulous trip to New Zealand and Australia.
[wink] . . . . . Well, we'll excuse you this time, but don't let it happen again! . . . . lol(1)
They have weather there too.
[wink] . . . . . No kiddin'!! I thought weather was only a manifestation of Western Imperialist Hegemony!! . . . . lol(1)
Seriously, I have spent a bit of time in New Zealand but never in Australia. How was your trip?
Cheers, Edouard [cheers1]
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Report to moderator: While true, user @Blicj11 is picking on me. Request a time-out behind the snowblower as punishment.
[snow] Welcome back! I hope that you enjoyed your antipodal adventures!
Hahaha. You got me back because I had to look up antipodal.
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Seriously, I have spent a bit of time in New Zealand but never in Australia. How was your trip?
New Zealand is absolutely gorgeous and the locals we met were delightfully friendly. As for Australia, we had a great time there too, but this is the wrong time of year to visit Queensland (still raining, hot & humid). But we loved the flora and fauna in the Daintree Rainforest National Park and, of course, the Great Barrier Reef.
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It is people who don?t like podals. [headbang]
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May was...
Cooler than average (59.5?F versus an average of 61.7)
Wetter than average (4.46 in versus an average total of 3.47)
Calmer than average (a wind run of 1914 miles versus an average of 2239)
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May was...
Cooler than average (40.6?F versus an average of 45.7)
Wetter than average (4.26 in versus an average total of 2.39)
Calmer than average (a wind run of 3004 miles versus an average of 3041)
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Dear Steve, Blick, and WeatherCat climate watchers,
Okay, so you guys beat me, but I still beat Jeanna! ;D
With da' usual plug for Grand . . . . .
(http://www.canebas.org/WeatherCat/Forum_support_documents/WeatherCat%20climate%20reports%20-%202019/WeatherCat_May_2019_climate.jpg)
California was similar to Ohio and Utah with the exception that it was windier instead of calmer.
Cheers, Edouard [cheers1]
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I checked WeatherCat and it confirmed what I've known for many years: June is warmer than January, which confirms that global warming occurs in the summer.
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I checked WeatherCat and it confirmed what I've known for many years: June is warmer than January, which confirms that global warming occurs in the summer.
Hahaha. Thanks for the insight.
Time to report June observations, which for my location, included the wettest June I have observed here, almost twice normal.
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Dear Blick and WeatherCat climate watchers,
I wish I could report the bountiful rainfall as Blick, but here are the conditions that prevail in Northern California:
(http://www.canebas.org/WeatherCat/Forum_support_documents/WeatherCat%20climate%20reports%20-%202019/WeatherCat_June_2019_climate.png)
This looks like the new normal summer for California: hotter, drier, and windier.
Oh well, . . . . . . Edouard
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Hi WeatherCat - weather watchers
JUNE 2019
Here in central Ohio: warmer and wetter
Temperature:avg - 91.3 Actual 91.9
Heat index: avg. 100.3 High 107.7
Wind Run:avg. 489.3 Actual 839.8
Precipitation: avg 4.1 Actual 6.91
cheers
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June was...
Cooler than average (67.4?F versus an average of 69.3)
Wetter than average (6.13 in versus an average total of 3.59)
Calmer than average (a wind run of 1003 miles versus an average of 1644)
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Thanks Randall and Steve for sharing! [tup]
Keep'em comin' . . . . . . (http://www.canebas.org/WeatherCat/Forum_support_documents/Custom_emoticons/roadster%20blue.gif)
Cheers, Edouard [cheers1]
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Well, after missing a few months...here are July stats HOT off the iPhone...
and because I AM FIRST... [lol2]
this redeems my missing at least 2 months... [woohoo]
Who's next???
jenna
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Dear Jenna, and WeatherCat climate watchers,
Well, after missing a few months...here are July stats HOT off the iPhone...
;) . . . . . Ooh! I do hope it wasn't so hot that you burned yourself picking them off your phone! . . . lol(1)
and because I AM FIRST... [lol2]
this redeems my missing at least 2 months... [woohoo]
[wink] . . . . Well, . . . . . . . I suppose - but don't let it happen again! . . . . [lol2]
Who's next???
Well, it appears to fall upon me so here it is:
(http://www.canebas.org/WeatherCat/Forum_support_documents/WeatherCat%20climate%20reports%20-%202019/WeatherCat_July_2019_climate.jpg)
A fairly "ho-hum" report with the exception of the winds. Indeed it has been much more windy than in past years.
Seriously, Thank Jenna for sharing and of course . . . . . who's next? [biggrin]
Cheers, Edouard [cheers1]
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July 2019
Central Ohio
Temperature: avg:92.8 Actual: 92.7 normal
Heat index: avg. 104.7 High 114.7. above
Wind Run:avg. 822.6 Actual 566.2. below
Precipitation: avg 3.58 Actual 8.74. above
cheers
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July was...
Warmer than average (75.2?F versus an average of 72.7)
Wetter than average (3.46 in versus an average total of 3.28)
Calmer than average (a wind run of 1026 miles versus an average of 1300)
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Thank Randall and Steve for sharing! [tup]
Anybody else?
Cheers, Edouard [cheers1]
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Here in the mountains of Northern Utah, July was...
Warmer than average (63.6?F versus an average of 63.4)
Dryer than average (0.63 in versus an average total of 1.48)
Windier than average (a wind run of 3072 miles versus an average of 3048)
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Dear WeatherCat climate watchers,
Sorry I'm running ragged because of the Orinda Classic Car show and completely forgot about my normal monthly postings here. Here is belatedly the WeatherCat climate report for August.
(http://www.canebas.org/WeatherCat/Forum_support_documents/WeatherCat%20climate%20reports%20-%202019/WeatherCat_August_2019_climate.jpg)
The trend for this summer is continuing in Northern California. Anyone else has have WeatherCat climate report to share?
Cheers, Edouard [cheers1]
P.S. I have downloaded the images from the Climate Prediction Center and will make that post after the show.
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I was out of town, and forgot to post August's data!
August was...
Warmer than average (71.1?F versus an average of 71.0)
Dryer than average (2.80 in versus an average total of 3.50)
Calmer than average (a wind run of 853 miles versus an average of 1194)
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August 2019. Central Ohio Below normal
Temperature-Avg: 90.8 Actual:90.0
Rain-Avg:2.95 Actual:2.58
Wind-Avg:561.4 Actual:547.9
cheers
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In the mountains of northern Utah...
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Attention fellow WeatherCatters:
A few hours go we received our first snow flurries of the season. The temperature dropped to 38? (3.3?C) and we had snow flurries for several minutes. We have the first dusting of snow on the mountains above us. Total precipitation so far today is 1.13 inches (2.87 cm). And it's only September 11. This has been a good water year where I live, after several years of drought and lots of wildfires.
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...and in the Memphis, TN area: Max Heat Index: 108.9?F at 1:23 pm About an hour after I finished mowing our lawn. [sweat2] Fortunately the humidity was around 59%.
I?m thinking of sending you a large box for you to send some of that weather this way, I get a discount with FedEx!! ThU32:-)
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Dear Blick, X-Air, and WeatherCat house maintenance types,
A few hours go we received our first snow flurries of the season.
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Congratulations! I do hope it is a sign of another prolific winter season for the West.
...and in the Memphis, TN area: Max Heat Index: 108.9?F at 1:23 pm About an hour after I finished mowing our lawn. [sweat2] Fortunately the humidity was around 59%.
My sympathies! Although, I'm glad that I'm not the only guy on the WeatherCat forum who still mows the lawn at his house!
I?m thinking of sending you a large box for you to send some of that weather this way, I get a discount with FedEx!! ThU32:-)
;) . . . . Do you get an even bigger discount if you send more than one box? I'll take the second one! . . . lol(1)
Cheers, Edouard [cheers1]
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From the mountain top in Northern Utah ...
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September was...
Warmer than average (69.0?F versus an average of 65.1)
Dryer than average (1.46 in versus an average total of 3.83)
Calmer than average (a wind run of 1094 miles versus an average of 1385)
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Here is a signature hook near by and the track.. the guys here claim tornado. hmmmm it is going to miss us by that much.
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Dear Blick, Steve, Weatheraardvark, WeatherCat climate watchers,
Thanks Blick and Steve for sharing your local climate. Here is what Canebas weather station observed:
(http://www.canebas.org/WeatherCat/Forum_support_documents/WeatherCat%20climate%20reports%20-%202019/WeatherCat_September_2019_climate.jpg)
At least September showed some cooling and precipitation. Those winds aren't helping the fire dangers though.
Here is a signature hook near by and the track.. the guys here claim tornado. hmmmm it is going to miss us by that much.
I do hope it was nothing more than a close call!
Anyone else has have WeatherCat climate report to share?
Cheers, Edouard [cheers1]
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October was...
Warmer than average (56.0?F versus an average of 54.6)
Dryer than average (2.88 in versus an average total of 4.29)
Calmer than average (a wind run of 2064 miles versus an average of 2599)
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Dear Steve and WeatherCat climate watchers,
Mea culpa! :-[ Thanks for the reminder Steve! I remembered the Climate Prediction Center forecasts, but I completely forgot about the WeatherCat climate data. Here is what WeatherCat reports for Canebas weather station - as usual via WeatherCatRCP:
(http://www.canebas.org/WeatherCat/Forum_support_documents/WeatherCat%20climate%20reports%20-%202019/WeatherCat_October_2019_climate.jpg)
Alas the promise of rain in September completely vanished in October and the temperatures were marginally warmer. As the news reports indicate, the real troublemakers were the strong winds. October was most definitely not a good month in California.
Anyone else has a WeatherCat climate report that they would like to share?
Cheers, Edouard
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Central Ohio
Temperature: warmer than normal 56.9 versus average 54.9 (High 91.7 on October 2) [sweat2]
Rain: wetter than normal 3.34 versus average 3.02
Wind:calmer than normal 1.1 versus average 1.4 wind speed
cheers
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Dryer than average (2.88 in versus an average total of 4.29)
BTW, with just a few days left in October, this was 1.3" It has been a dry summer!
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Cooler sooner around here, who cares what WC says?! My wife turned on our gas logs this morning! Had the first killing frost late last month. Several already this month. Not like in the Rockies, but still a warning shot across the thermometer! :)
BTW, I notice that my "Last Month" (October) Historical data shows the monthly low temp for "31.4?F on Nov 1, 2019, 12:49 am". If that is a local vs GMT 'problem' it seems backwards. I'll have to check my settings in WC... [banghead] :-\ ???
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From the eastern Uintah Mountains.
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November was...
Cooler than average (38.1?F versus an average of 42.5)
Dryer than average (1.02 in versus an average total of 2.61)
Calmer than average (a wind run of 3160 miles versus an average of 3423)
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Central Ohio
November 2019 was
Cooler than avg. 38.1 versus 41.2
Rain was drier than avg. 1.62 versus 2.69
Wind was calmer than avg. 955.2 Wind Run(miles) versus 1052.1
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Dear WeatherCat climate watchers,
Thanks Steve and Randall for sharing. Here is what Canebas weather station observed:
(http://www.canebas.org/WeatherCat/Forum_support_documents/WeatherCat%20climate%20reports%20-%202019/WeatherCat_November_2019_climate.jpg)
No surprises, but definitely not the preferred weather for November in California.
Cheers, Edouard [cheers1]
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November was...
Warmer than average (30.7?F versus an average of 30.4)
Wetter than average (2.12 in versus an average total of 1.78)
Windier than average (a wind run of 3633 miles versus an average of 2919)
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December was...
Warmer than average (36.57 F versus an average of 35.04)
Dryer than average (1.23 in versus an average total of 2.55)
Windier than average (a wind run of 3508 miles versus an average of 3491)
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Two new records in 2019:
Long Road Station
Highest recorded temperature: 97.0 F on Sep 10, 2013
Lowest recorded temperature: -15.5 F on Feb 20, 2015
Total recorded temperature range: 112.5 F
Highest recorded pressure: 30.91 inHg on Feb 9, 2019
Lowest recorded pressure: 29.13 inHg on Nov 18, 2017
Total recorded pressure range: 1.78 inHg
Highest recorded wind speed: 50.0 MPH on Dec 30, 2019
Wettest day on record: May 12, 2014 with 3.11 in of rain.
Sunniest day on record: Aug 15, 2015 with 14.2 hours of sunshine.
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Nicely done Steve.
Here in the snow-capped mountains of Northern Utah ...
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Dear Randall, Steve, Blick, and WeatherCat climate watchers,
*Heavy sigh* . . . . Yup, I completely forgot to post in this thread. :-[ In my defense I had a really *fun* December this year . . . . . [banghead]
Okay, okay, better late than never . . . . .
(http://www.canebas.org/WeatherCat/Forum_support_documents/WeatherCat%20climate%20reports%20-%202020/WeatherCat_January_2020_climate.jpg)
Interesting enough, even with nominally above normal rainfall, this past December fell short of the 10 year average at the station.
Two new records in 2019:
[wink] . . . . Don't do that! Can't you see I have way too many things to do as it is! . . . . . [goofy]
Okay, since you looked, I guess I owe my installation of WeatherCat to see if any records were broken in 2019. As it turns out just one:
(http://www.canebas.org/misc/Capto_images/2019%20records%20according%20to%20WeatherCat%20.png)
That certainly didn't help our wildfire situation.
Oh well, . . . . . . Edouard
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Can't match your history, but 2019 was a bit more record setting in some areas that might help your fire risk.
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According to my weatherstation's records, 10 out of 12 months in 2019 were warmer than normal in the Netherlands ('too warm' is the new normal it seems).
One record was broken: the highest recorded temperature was 40,2
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Wow Jos, that's hot! I used to live in Maastricht and we never got anywhere near that warm in those days.
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January was...
Warmer than average (34.30°F versus an average of 27.86)
Dryer than average (2.05 in versus an average total of 2.16)
Calmer than average (a wind run of 3579 miles versus an average of 4219)
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Here in Northern Utah:
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Dear Steve, Blick, and WeatherCat climate watchers,
Here is the WeatherCat observations from Orinda:
(http://www.canebas.org/WeatherCat/Forum_support_documents/WeatherCat%20climate%20reports%20-%202020/WeatherCat_Jan_2020_climate.jpg)
My only surprise was to see that the temperature was essentially average compared to the 10 years of station data. It felt really cold to me. It has certainly become more windy in Northern California than in the past.
Cheers, Edouard [cheers1]
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Dear WeatherCat climate watchers,
Not sure why I get to be first, but since I am, I'll give Grand's WeatherCatRCP its usual plug:
(http://www.canebas.org/WeatherCat/Forum_support_documents/WeatherCat%20climate%20reports%20-%202020/WeatherCat_Feb_2020_climate.jpg)
Alas, all 3 parameters are clearly bad news for Northern California.
Oh well, . . . . . Edouard
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February was...
Warmer than average (31.79°F versus an average of 29.62)
Dryer than average (1.73 in versus an average total of 1.77)
Windier than average (a wind run of 3442 miles versus an average of 3277)
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Thanks Steve for sharing. At least your numbers are reasonably close to the averages at your station.
Anyone else willing to contribute?
Cheers, Edouard [cheers1]
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February 2020 central Ohio
Temperature: Avg. 32.5 Actual. 34.1 warmer
Rain: Avg. 2.04 Actual. 2.53 wetter
Wind: Avg. 1167 Actual. 1311.8 windier
Snow: Avg 7.3 inches Actual 5 inches less
cheers [cheers1]
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Thanks Randall for sharing. Like Steve, your data isn't too far from your station averages.
Who's next?
Cheers, Edouard [cheers1]
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In Northern Utah...
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Dear Blick and WeatherCat drought watchers,
In Northern Utah...
Well, I'm glad you got at least some precipitation. Alas, the transition to spring is thus far not causing any major weather pattern changes.
Oh well, . . . . . . Edouard
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Better late than never...
February was...
Cooler than average (45.1°F versus an average of 49.3)
Dryer than average (5.28 in versus an average total of 7.58)
Calmer than average (a wind run of 741 miles versus an average of 1814)
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March was...
Warmer than average (42.29°F versus an average of 37.32)
Wetter than average (3.71 in versus an average total of 2.51)
Calmer than average (a wind run of 3322 miles versus an average of 3693)
My electric bill appreciates the warmer month!
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March was...
Warmer than average (57.5°F versus an average of 54.1)
Wetter than average (9.82 in versus an average total of 7.36)
Calmer than average (a wind run of 610 miles versus an average of 1945)
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Dear Steve, X-Air and WeatherCat climate watchers,
By tradition, I'll give WeatherCatRCP its usual plug:
(http://www.canebas.org/WeatherCat/Forum_support_documents/WeatherCat%20climate%20reports%20-%202020/WeatherCat_Mar_2020_climate.jpg)
The rainfall has already been reported elsewhere. In other news it was colder than normal and windier than normal. The temperature is a reversal from the previous month, but the winds are steadily stronger these days.
Oh well, . . . . . . Edouard
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From the mountains of northern Utah:
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April was...
Cooler than average (59.29°F versus an average of 61.97)
Dryer than average (5.76 in versus an average total of 6.06)
Calmer than average (a wind run of 338 miles versus an average of 1488)
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Dear X-Air and WeatherCat climate observers,
Thanks X-Air for contributing. Here is my usual WeatherCatRCP plug:
(http://www.canebas.org/WeatherCat/Forum_support_documents/WeatherCat%20climate%20reports%20-%202020/WeatherCat_Apr_2020_climate.jpg)
Who's next?
Cheers, Edouard [cheers1]
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APRIL 2020
Central Ohio-Reform,Ohio
Cooler Than AVG:76.8 versus 82.0
Wetter than AVG: 3.90 versus 3.72
Windier than AVG: 1556.2 versus 1502.7 Wind Run
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From the so-far-so-good-novel-coronavirus-free mountains of northern Utah...
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April 2020 was dry and extremely sunny in the Netherlands.
WeatherCat recorded only 17.4mm of rain (less than 0.7 inches, which is about a third of normal) but my location still turned out to be one of the 'wettest' places in the country. Some areas got less than 5mm (0.2 inches).
More importantly, April 2020 was the sunniest April-month since recordings started in 1901. With a total of 287 hours of sunshine we 'beat' Spanish cities like Valencia and Malaga by a mile. 8)
I'm sure they'll catch up soon.
Jos
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April was...
Cooler than average (45.37°F versus an average of 48.21)
Wetter than average (3.44 in versus an average total of 2.98)
Calmer than average (a wind run of 2962 miles versus an average of 3354)
Also, April was realllllllly long...
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Also, April was realllllllly long...
Hahaha. True!
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May was...
Cooler than average (57.47°F versus an average of 61.41)
Wetter than average (4.89 in versus an average total of 3.60)
Windier than average (a wind run of 2276 miles versus an average of 2198)
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Weather for Central Ohio in May
May 2020
Cooler than average (59.3°F versus an average of 64.4)
Wetter than average (4.13 in versus an average total of 3.38)
Windier than average (a wind run of 1108.4 miles versus an average of 1002.6)
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From the mountains of northern Utah:
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Dear Steve, Randall, Blick, and WeatherCat climate watchers,
Thanks for your contributions! Here is my report:
(http://www.canebas.org/WeatherCat/Forum_support_documents/WeatherCat%20climate%20reports%20-%202020/WeatherCat_May_2020_climate.jpg)
It had been a wet month as was expected in a large swath of the country. What continues to impress me is the trend for more wind. I do hope that the climate experts have a plausible explanation for that.
Cheers, Edouard
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May was...
Cooler than average (67.92°F versus an average of 71.21)
Dryer than average (1.76 in versus an average total of 5.13)
Calmer than average (a wind run of 163 miles versus an average of 1087)
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Dear X-Air and WeatherCat climate watchers,
May was...
Cooler than average (67.92°F versus an average of 71.21)
Dryer than average (1.76 in versus an average total of 5.13)
Calmer than average (a wind run of 163 miles versus an average of 1087)
Interesting. Your location is the only one that was the complete opposite of the expected hotter, wetter, and windier.
Cheers, Edouard [cheers1]
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June was...
Warmer than average (69.86°F versus an average of 69.02)
Dryer than average (1.42 in versus an average total of 3.91)
Calmer than average (a wind run of 1540 miles versus an average of 1564)
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June was...
Cooler than average (76.37°F versus an average of 77.89)
Dryer than average (4.54 in versus an average total of 5.08)
Calmer than average (a wind run of 218 miles versus an average of 1007)
We could certainly use some Calm...
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June was:
Cooler than avg:(70.6 versus an average of 71.0)
Dryer than avg:(4.22 versus an average of 4.45)
Windier than avg:windrun of (634.8 versus an average of 499.7)
[cheers1]
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Dear Steve, X-Air, Randall, and WeatherCat climate watchers,
Thanks for sharing. Everybody thus far has been dryer than normal. I do find the cooler and calmer than normal a bit surprising. Here is my contribution:
(http://www.canebas.org/WeatherCat/Forum_support_documents/WeatherCat%20climate%20reports%20-%202020/WeatherCat_Jun_2020_climate.jpg)
In California, it has been hot, dry, and windy.
Cheers, Edouard [cheers1]
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Dear Steve, X-Air, Randall, and WeatherCat climate watchers,
Thanks for sharing. Everybody thus far has been dryer than normal.
Let me be the odd one out then. ;)
June has been much wetter than normal in my town (Son en Breugel, The Netherlands). My station recorded 170.8mm of rain against a 65mm long term average for June. 17 June 2020 was with 72mm (2.83 inch) the wettest day since I started running my weather station in October 2001. This all came down within 6 hours, which is an indication that it was a result of (local) thunderstorms.
A different weather station, located around 60km more to the East, only recorded 31mm in June.
June was also much warmer and sunnier than normal.
Jos
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June was also much ... sunnier than normal
Except during slow-moving thunderstorms! ::) ;D [lol]
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From the mountains of northern Utah, more rain (and snow) than we have ever seen in June:
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Thanks Jos and Blick for sharing,
I'm envious of that precipitation you two received. Sure wish we could get some miraculous rains in my neck of the woods.
Cheers, Edouard
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July weather in the mountains of northern Utah...
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July was... (boring)
Warmer than average (81.30°F versus an average of 80.62)
Dryer than average (1.89 in versus an average total of 5.91)
Calmer than average (a wind run of 35 miles versus an average of 972)
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July Weather for Reform, Ohio:
Warmer than average (76.17°F versus an average of 73.63)
Drier than average (2.31 in versus an average total of 3.58)
Calmer than average (a wind run of 468 miles versus an average of 623)
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Dear Blick, X-Air, Randall, and WeatherCat climate watchers,
As usual, I'll give Grand his plug . . . . .
(http://www.canebas.org/WeatherCat/Forum_support_documents/WeatherCat%20climate%20reports%20-%202020/WeatherCat_Jul_2020_climate.jpg)
Okay, honestly, the temperature was basically normal and I've never recorded rainfall in July. However, it was compared to past months a delightful return to "normal" summertime weather for the San Francisco East Bay. We had our usual morning and evening fog and temperatures from the upper 70s to lower 80s. The extensive fog even kept the vegetation from drying out as fast thereby delaying the start of wildfire season. These are the summertime conditions that I grew up with. Sadly, what is "normal" has become increasingly rare around here. However, it does appear that August will at least start out with the same status quo - a bit more time to enjoy "normal."
Cheers, Edouard [cheers1]
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July in Avon, Ohio was...
Warmer than average (75.80°F versus an average of 73.00)
Dryer than average (2.03 in versus an average total of 3.30)
Calmer than average (a wind run of 1113 miles versus an average of 1266)
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Here atop the mountains of Northern, Utah, where we dipped below freezing earlier this morning, August was the windiest August we have recorded ...
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August was...
Warmer than average (71.17°F versus an average of 71.04)
Wetter than average (6.41 in versus an average total of 3.41)
Calmer than average (a wind run of 1100 miles versus an average of 1152)
This was going to be drier than normal, but around four inches of that total was from this week!
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August was...
Cooler than average (77.22°F versus an average of 78.32)
Dryer than average (3.13 in versus an average total of 4.37)
Calmer than average (a wind run of 138 miles versus an average of 753)
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Central Ohio
August was...
Cooler than average (72.10°F versus an average of 72.15)
Wetter than average (5.18 in versus an average total of 2.84)
Calmer than average (a wind run of 493 miles versus an average of 562)
cheers [cheers1] [beer]
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Dear Blick, Steve, X-Air, Randall, and WeatherCat climate watchers,
Here is what WeatherCat observed in the San Francisco East Bay:
(http://www.canebas.org/WeatherCat/Forum_support_documents/WeatherCat%20climate%20reports%20-%202020/WeatherCat_Aug_2020_climate.jpg)
It was warmer than normal - indeed record breaking heat:
Highest recorded temperature: 103.0 °F on Aug 15, 2020
It was also wetter than normal thanks to the remnants of tropical storm Fausto. Alas, the same remnants produced dry lightning strikes which started fires that are still burning and degrading our air quality. In our coastal location, it has been windier as well.
Cheers, Edouard [cheers1]
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Edouard, your post reminded me, we also recorded our highest temperature ever: 87.7° (30.9 C) on August 18 at 14:43.
[sun2]
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Dear Blick, and WeatherCat climate watchers,
Edouard, your post reminded me, we also recorded our highest temperature ever: 87.7° (30.9 C) on August 18 at 14:43.
There is another round of extreme heat expected for the Southwest and California. It appears you may be spared from a new record, but we are definitely in that possibility this weekend.
Edouard
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September was...
Cooler than average (64.08°F versus an average of 65.56)
Wetter than average (3.66 in versus an average total of 3.57)
Windier than average (a wind run of 1678 miles versus an average of 1354)
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Dear Steve and WeatherCat climate watchers,
Thanks for sharing your data from your corner in Ohio. Here is what Northern California experienced for September:
(http://www.canebas.org/WeatherCat/Forum_support_documents/WeatherCat%20climate%20reports%20-%202020/WeatherCat_Sep_2020_climate.jpg)
As you can see, it has been hotter, drier, and windier. In fact, the station set two new record highs. The first was set on the Sunday before Labor Day:
New high temperature record for Canebas Weather Station! Previous high was 104.10 on 2020-09-06 12:40:00 -0700. New high is 106.50
That record only lasted a day:
New high temperature record for Canebas Weather Station! Previous high was 106.50 on 2020-09-06 15:21:00 -0700. New high is 107.90
The only thing California shares with Ohio is greater winds than in the past.
Oh well, . . . . Edouard
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September was...
Cooler than average (71.97°F versus an average of 75.14)
Wetter than average (2.22 in versus an average total of 1.73)
Calmer than average (a wind run of 87 miles versus an average of 674)
"Calm" pretty much describes September around here.
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From the Eastern Uintah Mountains...
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Dear WeatherCat climate watchers,
Hey, where is everybody? ??? Still recovering from the switch to standard time maybe?
Here is the WeatherCat climate data for my corner of California:
(http://www.canebas.org/WeatherCat/Forum_support_documents/WeatherCat%20climate%20reports%20-%202020/WeatherCat_Oct_2020_climate.jpg)
Sadly very much the same routine. Still hoping for the rains to finally come and end the wild fire fears for this year.
Oh well, . . . . . Edouard
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October was...
Cooler than average (52.89°F versus an average of 54.74)
Wetter than average (4.95 in versus an average total of 4.13)
Calmer than average (a wind run of 2,222 miles versus an average of 2,540)
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Dear Steve and WeatherCat climate watchers,
October was...
Cooler than average (52.89°F versus an average of 54.74)
Wetter than average (4.95 in versus an average total of 4.13)
Calmer than average (a wind run of 2,222 miles versus an average of 2,540)
Thanks for sharing! :) Anyone else care to share with us what their station observed as far as the October climate?
Cheers, Edouard [cheers1]
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Here is October from western Finland. :D
October was...
Warmer than average (7,17°C versus an average of 4,77)
Wetter than average (113,41 mm versus an average total of 42,93)
Calmer than average (a wind run of 1 674 706 metres versus an average of 1 881 101)
Warm and wet. And same continues to November..
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Dear iccb and WeatherCat climate watchers,
Here is October from western Finland. :D
. . . . .
Thanks for sharing! It is certainly not what one would expect from Finland.
Cheers, Edouard [cheers1]
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Better partly than never?
Partial October data shows...
Cooler than average (58.17°F versus an average of 63.57)
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Dear WeatherCat climate watchers,
Oh well, it seems like I'll have to start the reports this month as well.
Here is the WeatherCat climate data for my corner of California:
(http://www.canebas.org/WeatherCat/Forum_support_documents/WeatherCat%20climate%20reports%20-%202020/WeatherCat_Nov_2020_climate.png)
You will note that WeatherCatRCP looks likely different on my new iPhone SE. The blurred entry for October was my doing when I scaled the image for uploading.
As far as the local climate goes, not much has changed besides much cooler (normal) temperatures. We did get some rain, but not nearly enough and the conditions remain windy. We are still getting some off-shore wind events, but so far no new fires have started and our electrical utility isn't threatening to cut off our power. Still, waiting for the rainy season to start in earnest . . . .
Oh well, . . . . . Edouard
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From the western slopes of the Uintah Mountains ...
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November was...
Warmer than average (53.94°F versus an average of 51.13)
Drier than average (1.78 in versus an average total of 4.44)
Calmer than average (a wind run of 198 miles versus an average of 976)
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November was...
Warmer than average (47.32°F versus an average of 42.06)
Drier than average (1.29 in versus an average total of 2.44)
Windier than average (a wind run of 3,735 miles versus an average of 3,393)
Wow! Five degrees warmer? No wonder my heat pump ran less than half as much as last November!
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November was...
Warmer than average (53.94°F versus an average of 51.13)
Drier than average (1.78 in versus an average total of 4.44)
Calmer than average (a wind run of 198 miles versus an average of 976)
December so far has been...
Cooler than average (42.85°F versus an average of 45.57)
Drier than average (5.63 in versus an average total of 6.02)
Calmer than average (a wind run of 243 miles versus an average of 1,258)
January is a New Year! Finally!!! [cheer] [cheers1]
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December was...
Cooler than average (34.52°F versus an average of 35.20)
Drier than average (1.04 in versus an average total of 2.41)
Calmer than average (a wind run of 3,459 miles versus an average of 3,495)
2020 was...
Long
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In the mountains of northern Utah ...
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Dear X-Air, Steve, Blick, and WeatherCat climate watchers,
Better late than never, here is the December climate report from Northern California with the usual plug for Grand's WeatherCatRCP:
(http://www.canebas.org/WeatherCat/Forum_support_documents/WeatherCat%20climate%20reports%20-%202020/WeatherCat_Dec_2020_climate.jpg)
The temperature remained essentially normal, but the precipitation and wind sadly followed the trend for this season. We are only at 28% of normal rainfall thus-far. Definitely looking like another nasty year of drought and wild fires.
Oh well, . . . .Edouard
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January was...
Warmer than average (42.49°F versus an average of 42.09)
Drier than average (2.85 in versus an average total of 3.76)
Calmer than average (a wind run of 232 miles versus an average of 1,621)
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January was...
Warmer than average (30.84°F versus an average of 28.58)
Drier than average (1.35 in versus an average total of 2.15)
Calmer than average (a wind run of 2,998 miles versus an average of 4,149)
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From the far western edge of the Uinta Mountain Range in northern Utah we set the new local record for wind run ...
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Dear X-Air, Steve, Blick, and WeatherCat climate watchers,
Here is the Northern California report with the usual plug for WeatherCatRCP:
(http://www.canebas.org/WeatherCat/Forum_support_documents/WeatherCat%20climate%20reports%20-%202021/WeatherCat_Jan_2021_climate.jpg)
Curious that everyone is thus far reporting drier than normal when January was supposed to be above average precipitation for much of the country. As to wind, my station sides with Blick's. Indeed, we set another wind speed record this month:
New wind speed record for Canebas Weather Station! Previous high was 32.0MPH on 2019-10-27 12:06:00 -0700. New high is 33.0MPH
WeatherCat TimeStamp: 02:33:42 19-Jan-21
The previous record was set during the last Public Safety Power Shutoff of 2019. No power outages this time, but so much pine needles and other debris was blown about that it has taken me 2 green can loads to get rid of it all!
Interesting weather times we live in . . . . . . . :o
Edouard
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I'm beginning to suspect my anemometer needs some grease... [lol]
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February was...
Cooler than average (36.71°F versus an average of 48.61)
Drier than average (6.33 in versus an average total of 7.42)
Calmer than average (a wind run of 144 miles versus an average of 1,652)
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Dear X-Air and WeatherCat faithful,
Well, here goes try #2:
(http://www.canebas.org/WeatherCat/Forum_support_documents/WeatherCat%20climate%20reports%20-%202021/WeatherCat_Feb_2021_climate.jpg)
Sadly, the trend this winter continues: hotter, drier, and windier. We are at only 40% of normal rainfall for the year and March isn't looking much more promising at the moment.
Oh well, . . . Edouard
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February was...
Cooler than average (25.71°F versus an average of 30.05)
Drier than average (1.20 in versus an average total of 2.19)
Windier than average (a wind run of 3,467 miles versus an average of 3,426)
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From the far western edge of the Uinta Mountain Range in northern Utah we had more snow that any previous month this water year, but we are still in extreme drought.
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March was...
Warmer than average (43.66°F versus an average of 37.86)
Drier than average (0.80 in versus an average total of 2.66)
Windier than average (a wind run of 3,997 miles versus an average of 3,651)
[EDIT] I went back to look at my statistics. March 2021 was the driest month in the 9-1/2 years I've been keeping records!
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March was...
Warmer than average (57.15°F versus an average of 54.77)
Wetter than average (9.60 in versus an average total of 7.92)
Calmer than average (a wind run of 454 miles versus an average of 1,678)
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From the far western edge of the Uinta Mountain Range in northern Utah...
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Dear Steve, X-Air, Blick, and WeatherCat climate watchers,
Sorry for the belated reply but it has been a particularly hectic week. As usual I'll give Grand his plug:
(http://www.canebas.org/WeatherCat/Forum_support_documents/WeatherCat%20climate%20reports%20-%202021/WeatherCat_Mar_2021_climate.jpg)
The temperature is surely within one standard deviation so call that normal. The rest sadly speaks for themselves. We are at 40% of normal rain with the season basically over. California politics may preclude water rationing, but facts basically demand it. The wildfire season is likely to be epic . . . . . .
[EDIT] I went back to look at my statistics. March 2021 was the driest month in the 9-1/2 years I've been keeping records!
Definitely an eye opener. Your area isn't expected to go into drought, but I'm sure the dry month didn't help your planting plans.
Oh well, . . . . . Edouard
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Your area isn't expected to go into drought, but I'm sure the dry month didn't help your planting plans.
No, it shouldn't have any effect at all. Our typical April showers are usually more than enough. We are on sandy loam soil, and never have standing water. But developments that have been built on historically marshy areas get wet basements.
And, as is typical for Ohio (and much of the midwest) it was 74° here Tuesday, and Thursday we had a high of 34° and a bit of snow accumulation. "If you Dion't like the weather in (insert your town/area/state(, just wait ten minutes..." ;D
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And, as is typical for Ohio (and much of the midwest) it was 74° here Tuesday, and Thursday we had a high of 34° and a bit of snow accumulation. "If you Dion't like the weather in (insert your town/area/state(, just wait ten minutes..." ;D
Same here. We hit an all time high temp record for this time of year, 68°, and are expecting 1-3 inches of snow tomorrow night. Our mountain snowpack this year is the lowest it's been in my lifetime. I can't remember anything that happened before I was born.
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I can't remember anything that happened before I was born.
(https://media.tenor.com/images/ce1e2069adecfd02d3f7316bfa112cfe/tenor.gif)
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From high on the western edge of the Uintah Mountains in Utah, where yesterday we set an all-time record high temperature for the month of April of 71°F (22°C), which melted most of our snow cover (we still have a stubborn 3 inches (~8 cm) hanging on for dear life) ...
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Happy May Day!
April was...
Warmer than average (50.73°F versus an average of 47.90)
Wetter than average (3.21 in versus an average total of 3.03)
Calmer than average (a wind run of 3,178 miles versus an average of 3,310)
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Where's the May Day Party?! [goofy] [cheer] [rockon]
March was...
Warmer than average (57.15°F versus an average of 54.77)
Wetter than average (9.60 in versus an average total of 7.92)
Calmer than average (a wind run of 454 miles versus an average of 1,678)
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Dear Blick, Steve, X-Air, and WeatherCat climate watchers,
Okay, here is the report from my corner of Northern California:
(http://www.canebas.org/WeatherCat/Forum_support_documents/WeatherCat%20climate%20reports%20-%202021/WeatherCat_Apr_2021_climate.jpg)
Like last month, basically the temperature was normal. Alas like last month it was much drier than normal and much windier than normal. Between drought and wildfires, it is definitely looking like a horrible summer.
I'm still running ragged, so I won't be able to post the Climate Prediction Center forecasts for a while - stay tuned!
Cheers, Edouard
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May was...
Cooler than average (58.23°F versus an average of 60.98)
Drier than average (3.10 in versus an average total of 3.73)
Windier than average (a wind run of 2,396 miles versus an average of 2,207)
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March was...
Warmer than average (57.15°F versus an average of 54.77)
Wetter than average (9.60 in versus an average total of 7.92)
Calmer than average (a wind run of 454 miles versus an average of 1,678)
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Dear Steve, X-Air, and WeatherCat climate watchers,
Running a mile a minute here, but here is the Northern California climate for May thanks to Canebas Weather Station and of course WeatherCatRCP:
(http://www.canebas.org/WeatherCat/Forum_support_documents/WeatherCat%20climate%20reports%20-%202021/WeatherCat_May_2021_climate.jpg)
Steve's data is close to average on all three parameters. X-Air had a much calmer May compared to past years. Here the temperature averaged out even if it was bouncing between cold and hot. Alas, the other two parameters have been typical for this drought year. Definitely dreading this summer - no other way to put it.
Oh well, . . . . . Edouard
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Here, in addition to severe drought, we are setting records for monthly wind run.
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Dear Blick and WeatherCat climate watchers,
Here, in addition to severe drought, we are setting records for monthly wind run.
Thanks for the report. I have noted that many WeatherCatters are seeing increased wind. The Monterey office of the National Weather Service has started to worry about even winds blowing in from the sea. Even if this air is in principle cool and moist, the potential wildfire fuels are already so dry that if a fire were to start - the winds would spread it quickly.
I've also got a nagging concern going back to my thermodynamics class as part of my physics degree. The physical definition of temperature is the average kinetic energy of the particles in the system being measured. What worries me is does a thermometer read differently if the winds are calm or blowing strongly. My instinct is that devices like thermometers can't do that. So when people quibble about the rising temperature of the earth - what do they actually mean? It should mean an increase in the overall kinetic energy. So 70° F on a calm day has less kinetic energy than a day at 70° F with steady winds.
I'm too rusty as such things to be sure, but I worry that perhaps we are failing to assess the effect of greenhouse gases because we have focused on temperature (as measured by our limited devices) instead of all the ways the atmosphere can be more energetic given the kinetic movement of particles that make up the atmosphere.
Since I don't understand clearly, all I can do is worry . . . . . .
Oh well, . . . . . Edouard
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From high on the western edge of the Uintah Mountains in Utah, where we set a new record for total wind run for the second consecutive month, and are deep in extreme drought,
June was...
Warmer than average (62.19°F versus an average of 57.20)
Wetter than average (1.10 in versus an average total of 0.98)
Windier than average (a wind run of 3,446 miles versus an average of 3,080)
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From western TN near the "Mighty Muddy":
June was...
Cooler than average (76.86°F versus an average of 77.64)
Drier than average (3.09 in versus an average total of 4.99)
Calmer than average (a wind run of 267 miles versus an average of 875)
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From America's North Coast:
June was...
Warmer than average (71.34°F versus an average of 69.11)
Drier than average (2.93 in versus an average total of 3.64)
Windier than average (a wind run of 2,029 miles versus an average of 1,562)
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Dear Blick, X-Air, Steve, and WeatherCat climate watchers,
Thanks for your contributions. I did manage to take my iPhone screenshot and even get as far as upload it on to Mac. Alas, yesterday at about 9:30am a contractor working on nearby power poles, either through incompetence or insubordination, cut off our power without warning for 3-1/2 hours. That was more than enough to ruin all of yesterday. I'm still desperately trying to catch up. So here is the report from Northern California:
(http://www.canebas.org/WeatherCat/Forum_support_documents/WeatherCat%20climate%20reports%20-%202021/WeatherCat_Jun_2021_climate.jpg)
Alas, it is more of the same in our corner of the world. I'm out of time, so the forecasts for July to September will have to wait until tomorrow
Oh well, . . . . Edouard
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Edouard, perhaps there is a "GoTimeMe" site where we can donate any extra minutes in our dayz? If I find such a site, I'll start an account for you! [computer] ThU32:-)
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July was...
Cooler than average (72.02°F versus an average of 73.31)
Wetter than average (3.61 in versus an average total of 3.16)
Calmer than average (a wind run of 1,059 miles versus an average of 1,249)
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June was...
Cooler than average (76.86°F versus an average of 77.64)
Drier than average (3.09 in versus an average total of 4.99)
Calmer than average (a wind run of 267 miles versus an average of 875)
July was...
Cooler than average (78.90°F versus an average of 80.73)
Wetter than average (5.29 in versus an average total of 5.24)
Calmer than average (a wind run of 137 miles versus an average of 816)
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Dear Steve, X-Air, and WeatherCat climate watchers,
Here we are at the transition between months once more. As usual I'll give Grand his WeatherCatRCP plug:
(http://www.canebas.org/WeatherCat/Forum_support_documents/WeatherCat%20climate%20reports%20-%202021/WeatherCat_Jul_2021_climate.jpg)
Interesting that everyone is probably within statistical variations on temperature. Tennessee appears to have been significantly less stormy than in past years. Where Steve is in Ohio could be within statistical variation on the wind and rainfall amounts. Here in Northern California, the only departure that looks significant is once more the increased wind activity. Not exactly what we need around here.
Oh well, . . . . . . Edouard
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From high on the western edge of the Uintah Mountains in Utah, I took this screenshot at 23:31, but by midnight, it rained an additional .07 inches! Rain is pretty scarce in these parts and we are grateful for every drop.
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Dear Blick and WeatherCat drought sufferers,
From high on the western edge of the Uintah Mountains in Utah, I took this screenshot at 23:31, but by midnight, it rained an additional .07 inches! Rain is pretty scarce in these parts and we are grateful for every drop.
Congratulations on the rainfall! Definitely has been a long dry summer and we are only about 1/2 of the way through the season.
Cheers, Edouard
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August was...
Warmer than average (73.55°F versus an average of 71.06)
Wetter than average (5.93 in versus an average total of 3.74)
Calmer than average (a wind run of 1,017 miles versus an average of 1,146)
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August was...
Warmer than average (79.27°F versus an average of 78.14)
Drier than average (3.79 in versus an average total of 4.16)
Calmer than average (a wind run of 197 miles versus an average of 650)
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Dear Steve, X-Air, and WeatherCat climate watchers,
Here is the report from Northern California:
(http://www.canebas.org/WeatherCat/Forum_support_documents/WeatherCat%20climate%20reports%20-%202021/WeatherCat_Aug_2021_climate.jpg)
Sadly more of the same for us. I sure don't like the additional winds.
Oh well, . .. . Edouard
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From high on the western edge of the Uintah Mountains in Utah, we had a wonderful amount of rain, for a change; we receive the second highest monthly precipitation total in my WeatherCat history! It helped to completely contain one of our wildfires. Hoping for more ...
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Dear Blick and WeatherCat Western United States drought watchers,
From high on the western edge of the Uintah Mountains in Utah, we had a wonderful amount of rain, for a change; we receive the second highest monthly precipitation total in my WeatherCat history! It helped to completely contain one of our wildfires. Hoping for more ...
Congratulations on the above normal precipitation! Indeed every last drop is precious these days.
Cheers, Edouard
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September was...
Warmer than average (66.64°F versus an average of 65.42)
Wetter than average (3.69 in versus an average total of 3.58)
Windier than average (a wind run of 1,402 miles versus an average of 1,385)
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September was...
Cooler than average (72.09°F versus an average of 74.88)
Drier than average (1.62 in versus an average total of 2.48)
Calmer than average (a wind run of 157 miles versus an average of 591)
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Dear Steve, X-Air, and WeatherCat climate watchers,
Yes another month has come and gone and here is the WeatherCat climate report from Canebas Weather Station:
(http://www.canebas.org/WeatherCat/Forum_support_documents/WeatherCat%20climate%20reports%20-%202021/WeatherCat_Sep_2021_climate.jpg)
As you can see, the California trend continues: hotter, drier, and windier.
Oh well, . . . . .Edouard
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From high on the western edge of the Uintah Mountains in Utah, where we are grateful for every drop, but where we continually pray for more,
September was...
Warmer than average (54.31°F versus an average of 53.30)
Drier than average (0.76 in versus an average total of 2.36)
Windier than average (a wind run of 3,401 miles versus an average of 2,837)
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Dear Blick and WeatherCat climate watchers,
From high on the western edge of the Uintah Mountains in Utah, where we are grateful for every drop, but where we continually pray for more,
September was...
Warmer than average (54.31°F versus an average of 53.30)
Drier than average (0.76 in versus an average total of 2.36)
Windier than average (a wind run of 3,401 miles versus an average of 2,837)
My eyeball guesstimate of your temperature variation suggests that's probably within 1 standard deviation of what has occurred at your station. However, the other numbers I presume are statistically significant. Both are bad news for drought and wildfires. Utah is still predicted to remain in drought and the 3 month precipitation outlook is sadly below normal. The only "no news" is that the wild fire risk is expected to remain normal through the end of the year.
Certainly not much to be optimistic about when it comes to the climate in the Western parts of the United States.
Oh well, . . . . . . Edouard
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October was...
Warmer than average (59.66°F versus an average of 54.55)
Wetter than average (4.71 in versus an average total of 4.21)
No wind run, as my anemometer is borked… [rolleyes2]
It’s been ridiculously warm this fall! Most leaves are still green and on the trees.
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October was...
Warmer than average (64.84°F versus an average of 62.62)
Drier than average (3.18 in versus an average total of 4.22)
Calmer than average (a wind run of 259 miles versus an average of 824)
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Dear Steve, X-Air, and WeatherCat climate watchers,
No wind run, as my anemometer is borked… [rolleyes2]
Sorry to hear that your anemometer is on the fritz.
It’s been ridiculously warm this fall! Most leaves are still green and on the trees.
Well, I'm sure you are enjoying that! :)
In the meantime, here in Northern California things have been considerably different:
(http://www.canebas.org/WeatherCat/Forum_support_documents/WeatherCat%20climate%20reports%20-%202021/WeatherCat_Oct_2021_climate.jpg)
In fact, between a "cyclone bomb" and an atmospheric river, this has been the wettest October in the 12 year history of Canebas weather station. That storm alone gave us 6.76" (17.2 cm) of rain! To put that in some context, it is getting around 25% of our annual rainfall in 1 day! The forecast continues to be wet even if the storms are weak. Still, that's enough to keep wildfires (and Public Safety Power Shutoffs) at bay.
So after a very long and miserable dry spell there is some reason to relax a bit in Northern California.
Cheers, Edouard [cheers1]
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From high on the western edge of the Uintah Mountains in Utah...
October was...
Cooler than average (39.27°F versus an average of 40.36)
Wetter than average (5.52 in versus an average total of 1.62)
Windier than average (a wind run of 3,364 miles versus an average of 3,185)
October set the penultimate record for monthly precipitation here. We missed the all-time record by just .06 - it soaked the ground really well. Promising start, but the last time we had a lot of precipitation in October, it was followed by the lowest snowfall in decades.
And yes, I've already had to shovel snow.
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Dear Blick and WeatherCat western USofA drought sufferers,
October set the penultimate record for monthly precipitation here. We missed the all-time record by just .06 - it soaked the ground really well. Promising start, but the last time we had a lot of precipitation in October, it was followed by the lowest snowfall in decades.
Indeed I agree: don't count your chickens until they've hatched. We'll just have to wait and see how the wet season actually unfolds.
And yes, I've already had to shovel snow.
[wink] . . . . . Well, just look at it this way: Outside in the fresh air, exercising both your upper and lower body - it's "good" for you! . . . . lol(1)
Cheers, Edouard [cheers1]
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From high on the western edge of the Uintah Mountains in Utah, where we are grateful for every drop, but where we continually pray for more ...
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November was...
Cooler than average (48.95°F versus an average of 51.60)
Drier than average (1.87 in versus an average total of 3.99)
Calmer than average (a wind run of 143 miles versus an average of 846)
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November was...
Cooler than average (41.14°F versus an average of 42.58)
Drier than average (1.66 in versus an average total of 2.32)
No anemometer until spring…
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Dear Blick, X-Air, Steve, and WeatherCat faithful,
Sorry, I'm the straggler this time.
(http://www.canebas.org/WeatherCat/Forum_support_documents/WeatherCat%20climate%20reports%20-%202021/WeatherCat_Nov_2021_climate.jpg)
Like Blick, I'm very grateful for the rain that fell, but deeply disturbed about the rain that didn't. This is the first year I've ever heard of atmospheric rivers going as far north as Oregon and Washington state and causing flooding there. Sad news all around: too much in some places and too little in others.
Oh well, Edouard
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No anemometer until spring…
I'd loan you some of my readings, but they are greatly diminished by the ever growing wind-blocking trees! [lol]
This is the first year I've ever heard of atmospheric rivers going as far north
Just remember, "rivers" are continually changing their paths... usually showing little regard to mans 'interventions'. [coffee]
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December was...
Warmer than average (39.94°F versus an average of 35.14)
Drier than average (2.14 in versus an average total of 2.27)
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December was...
Warmer than average (55.05°F versus an average of 45.13)
Drier than average (5.52 in versus an average total of 5.98)
Calmer than average (a wind run of 474 miles versus an average of 1,091)
It is almost 73°F! But no storms in the forecast for my little sliver of the country! Or did someone just forget which crayon to use... (see the map below)
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With apologies to Grand, I fell asleep waiting for midnight to arrive on New Year's Eve and was not able to screen capture from his excellent iOS app last night.
December was...
Warmer than average (25.30°F versus an average of 22.23)
Wetter than average (8.00 in versus an average total of 2.14)
Windier than average (a wind run of 3,610 miles versus an average of 2,973)
We received almost 8 feet (2.4 meters) of snow in December, containing the water equivalent of 8 inches (20.3 cm) of water. Both of these set records for December and the water content set a new all-time monthly record for my weather station. This is much better than I anticipated from La Niña and I hope it portends drought mitigation in the western US.
Happy New Year to all fellow WeatherCatters around the world.
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Dear Steve, X-Air, Blick, and WeatherCat faithful,
For reasons reported elsewhere, I'm not able to give Grand his usual plug (https://athena.trixology.com/index.php?topic=3376.0). So I'll report the Canebas climate data like everyone else:
December was...
Cooler than average (47.80°F versus an average of 49.17)
Wetter than average (9.87 in versus an average total of 4.35)
Windier than average (a wind run of 498 miles versus an average of 282)
Like Blick, it has been significantly wetter than normal. I wouldn't hazard a guess about departures from normal for temperatures. It is interesting that we all (who have working anemometers) seem to have significant departures from normal for the wind run (one way or the other.)
Cheers, Edouard [cheers1]
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76.2°F Saturday, 29.2°F 24 hours later. Here is what we call "acceptable snow". cmu:-)
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January was...
Cooler than average (24.21°F versus an average of 28.81)
Drier than average (1.63 in versus an average total of 2.07)
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January was...
Cooler than average (38.31°F versus an average of 42.72)
Drier than average (3.52 in versus an average total of 3.86)
Calmer than average (a wind run of 569 miles versus an average of 1,290)
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In the mountains of northern Utah, where January is our big snow month, alas, we received only 19 inches, the second lowest amount since we have lived here, and less than half the January average. On the other hand, January was the windiest month ever recorded here (by me).
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Dear Steve, X-Air, Blick, and WeatherCat climate watchers,
Here is the report from Canebas weather station:
(http://www.canebas.org/WeatherCat/Forum_support_documents/WeatherCat%20climate%20reports%20-%202022/WeatherCat_Jan_2022_climate.jpg)
Sadly the numbers mostly speak for themselves. Back to drought and already concerns about fire weather in the forecast discussions.
Edouard
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After exactly three years, and 13 pages of reports, I think it is about time to change the title of this thread. I think we've outgrown referencing 2019. ThU5:-)
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Perhaps an Admin would consider starting a thread for the new year? Actually, anyone can start a new thread with just about any title. I know of one Admin who is extremely busy with health problems, so I don’t think we should ask him for what we can do ourselves.
Maybe we should create a committee to study the “problem” and suggest a couple of dozen “solutions”!!! lol(1)
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What’s wrong with one continuous thread, like we’ve been doing for three years? If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.
By the way, neither Edouard nor I are administrators on this forum. Only Stu. We were brought onboard to combat spam posts that were overrunning the forum many years back
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We were brought onboard to combat spam posts that were overrunning the forum many years back
And you've done a fine job!
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Dear WeatherCat climate watchers,
Believe it or not, I did remember to grab the image from WeatherCatRCP last night:
(http://www.canebas.org/WeatherCat/Forum_support_documents/WeatherCat%20climate%20reports%20-%202022/WeatherCat_Feb_2022_climate.jpg)
As you can see the grim trend is continuing. The situation is even managing to grab some drought news headlines even as the Ukraine tragedy unfolds.
Oh well, . . . . . Edouard
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February was...
Cooler than average (42.87°F versus an average of 46.65)
Drier than average (7.09 in versus an average total of 7.27)
Calmer than average (a wind run of 490 miles versus an average of 1,234)
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February was...
Cooler than average (19.39°F versus an average of 24.34)
Drier than average (0.79 in versus an average total of 2.46)
Windier than average (a wind run of 3,248 miles versus an average of 2,766)
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February was...
Warmer than average (30.22°F versus an average of 29.46)
Wetter than average (2.93 in versus an average total of 1.71)
Bucking the "Drier than average" trend. Wow, John. Almost no new snow all month?
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Wow, John. Almost no new snow all month?
13 inches of new, but very dry, snow, darn it. Good for skiing but not much else.
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March was...
Warmer than average (41.01°F versus an average of 38.44)
Drier than average (1.68 in versus an average total of 2.48)
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March was...
Cooler than average (54.34°F versus an average of 54.77)
Drier than average (4.91 in versus an average total of 7.02)
Calmer than average (a wind run of 518 miles versus an average of 1,361)
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March was...
Cooler than average (30.17°F versus an average of 31.15)
Drier than average (2.38 in versus an average total of 2.86)
Windier than average (a wind run of 3,502 miles versus an average of 3,231)
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Dear Steve, X-Air, Blick, and WeatherCat climate watchers,
I'll give my usual plug to Grand:
(http://www.canebas.org/WeatherCat/Forum_support_documents/WeatherCat%20climate%20reports%20-%202022/WeatherCat_Mar_2022_climate.jpg)
Alas another month of nothing but bad news on the climate front.
Oh well, . . . . . Edouard
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From high on the western edge of the Uintah Mountains in Utah, where we received 24 inches of snow in April, for which we are grateful due to its water content...
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New anemometer, albeit on a pole in the backyard and not yet on the roof…
April was:
Cooler than average (47.23°F versus an average of 48.18)
Drier than average (2.58 in versus an average total of 3.05)
Windier than average (a wind run of 3,666 miles versus an average of 3,297)
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April was...
Warmer than average (61.41°F versus an average of 61.22)
Wetter than average (6.31 in versus an average total of 5.49)
Calmer than average (a wind run of 511 miles versus an average of 1,122)
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New anemometer, albeit on a pole in the backyard and not yet on the roof…
Congratulations! I approve.
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Dear Blick, Steve, X-Air, and WeatherCat climate watchers,
Here is the report from Canebas weather station:
(http://www.canebas.org/WeatherCat/Forum_support_documents/WeatherCat%20climate%20reports%20-%202022/WeatherCat_Apr_2022_climate.jpg)
While little more than average, the rainfall was nonetheless more than all the rain that fell from January to March combined! It is hardly a surprise but we are now in a stage-2 drought which forced our water utility district to demand mandatory 10% reduction in water use. The late rains certainly will delay the start of the wildfire season, but by how much? The winds remains much stronger than in past years.
Such is the climate news in this corner of the USofA . . . . .
Edouard
New anemometer, albeit on a pole in the backyard and not yet on the roof…
Congratulations! I approve.
P.S. I second the motion! :)
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Well, it is only where the yellow circle is instead of the red circle where it is supposed to be. So lots of wind gets blocked or channeled between trees. It is screwed to a 5' 2X4, bungee-corded to my bird feeders. So not particularly accurate...
I should have posted that April was:
Weird. 2" of snow two weeks ago today, followed by 84° five days later. Then 20s and 30s this last week, and 70 yesterday.40s and 50s all this week.
So, in other words, a typical Ohio spring...
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Thanks for sharing Steve! :)
Cheers, Edouard
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Well, it is only where the yellow circle is instead of the red circle where it is supposed to be.
Do you have plans to move it to the red circle location or are you getting too senior citizeny to risk the roof?
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Do you have plans to move it to the red circle location or are you getting too senior citizeny to risk the roof?
Hey, I resemble that remark!!;)
Yep, there are plans. Now that it's warming up, my future son-in-law is going to help. He's a mechanical engineer, so should be able to figure out how to replace the current anemometer.
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My anemometer is mounted on a tall pole attached to the side of my house. However, it uses a separate transmitter that is accessible via an upstairs window. ThU5:-) Otherwise, your image is almost an exact duplicate of where the main ISS is; surrounded by trees! [banghead]
As long as the window doesn't fall out, I won't either and I can swap batteries easily. ThU32:-) But "the day" is coming... [rolleyes2]
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My anemometer is mounted on a tall pole attached to the side of my house. However, it uses a separate transmitter that is accessible via an upstairs window.
Yep, I have the separate anemometer transmitter, too, attached to the back of the house at ground level. The ISS isn't in the yellow circle location. That's just where the bird feeders are, and as far as the wire would reach. The ISS (as well as the separate soil station transmitter) are in the blue circle, at the edge of the garden, but still over turf as recommended. The anemometer can be seen on the roof, and is at 10 meters as recommended.
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How well do you get along with your neighbor?! Looks like he might have lots of tree-free area in his front yard!! ThU5:-) cmu:-) By the way, I do NOT recommend a 12/12 pitch roof for anemometer mountings. [banghead] [coffee]
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Just so you people know it's not blue sky and green everywhere, here is what it looks like outside my home this morning.
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Sure looks like some puffy clouds in a blue sky and where I come from, those "Christmas trees" are evergreens! Are those others Aspen or Birch or something else? Personally, I think your area is beautiful... to visit, anyway! [lol] Not sure about shoveling that white stuff, however! But I think you have solved that problem, on the driveway, at least. Just hope you are friends with the snow plow drivers! [cheers1]
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May was...
Warmer than average (62.86°F versus an average of 60.70)
Wetter than average (4.16 in versus an average total of 3.68)
Windier than average (a wind run of 2,575 miles versus an average of 2,225)
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May was...
Warmer than average (71.82°F versus an average of 70.25)
Wetter than average (5.76 in versus an average total of 4.14)
Calmer than average (a wind run of 378 miles versus an average of 821)
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Thanks Steve, and X-Air for your climate reports!
Here is the report from the San Francisco East Bay as usual via WeatherCatRCP:
(http://www.canebas.org/WeatherCat/Forum_support_documents/WeatherCat%20climate%20reports%20-%202022/WeatherCat_May_2022_climate.jpg)
Sadly, the statistics more or less tell the whole story . . . . . .
Oh well, . . . . . Edouard
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May was...
Cooler than average (43.19°F versus an average of 45.58)
Wetter than average (2.65 in versus an average total of 2.21)
Windier than average (a wind run of 3,524 miles versus an average of 3,192)
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June was...
Warmer than average (70.57°F versus an average of 69.34)
Drier than average (2.82 in versus an average total of 3.56)
Calmer than average (a wind run of 655 miles versus an average of 1,608)
The wind run is low because 1) the anemometer is still on the bird feeder post, and 2) the trees around the anemometer transmitter have grown and blocked the sun, so I'm always getting low battery or just no signal at all.
I'm considering just moving the anemometer to the ISS, storing the anemometer transmitter, and ignoring the 10 Meter recommendation.
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June was...
Warmer than average (78.38°F versus an average of 77.30)
Drier than average (1.18 in versus an average total of 5.20)
Calmer than average (a wind run of 164 miles versus an average of 706)
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From high on the eastern edge of the Uinta Mountains in Utah:
June was...
Cooler than average (56.93°F versus an average of 57.82)
Wetter than average (1.11 in versus an average total of 0.99)
Windier than average (a wind run of 3,345 miles versus an average of 3,127)
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The wind run is low because 1) the anemometer is still on the bird feeder post, and 2) the trees around the anemometer transmitter have grown and blocked the sun, so I'm always getting low battery or just no signal at all.
I'm considering just moving the anemometer to the ISS, storing the anemometer transmitter, and ignoring the 10 Meter recommendation.
Do it. It's a simple solution for the capacitor to be reloaded each day.
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June was...
Warmer than average (78.38°F versus an average of 77.30)
Drier than average (1.18 in versus an average total of 5.20)
Calmer than average (a wind run of 164 miles versus an average of 706)
Wow, that’s a lot drier! Mine is only slightly drier than normal. You sure a basketball wasn’t lodged in there? 😂
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Dear Steve, X-Air, Blick, and WeatherCat climate watchers,
Here is the San Francisco East Bay report from Canebas Weather station.
(http://www.canebas.org/WeatherCat/Forum_support_documents/WeatherCat%20climate%20reports%20-%202022/WeatherCat_Jun_2022_climate.jpg)
It was unusually "normal" for what I've been observing recently.
I'm considering just moving the anemometer to the ISS, storing the anemometer transmitter, and ignoring the 10 Meter recommendation.
These stations will always be a compromise. I've never been happy with the location of my anemometer, but at least it is comparatively easy to service. Let the National Weather Service deal with anemometer maintenance for stations that absolutely positively have accurate data! ;D
Cheers, Edouard [cheers1]
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July was...
Warmer than average (83.27°F versus an average of 80.20)
Drier than average (3.39 in versus an average total of 5.30)
Calmer than average (a wind run of 191 miles versus an average of 621)
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Dear X-Air and WeatherCat climate watchers,
Thanks X-Air for your contribution!
Okay its my turn. Here is the climate summary for July at Canebas weather station:
(http://www.canebas.org/WeatherCat/Forum_support_documents/WeatherCat%20climate%20reports%20-%202022/WeatherCat_Jul_2022_climate.jpg)
All things considered, July has been relatively benign weather considering the wildfire worries here in California. Even the winds were less of a concern because they were mostly blowing from the sea. That brought in cool humid air which is less of a fire risk.
Alas, wildfire season really doesn't ramp up until the autumn.
So who is next?
Edouard
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July was...
Warmer than average (73.52°F versus an average of 73.18)
Wetter than average (3.33 in versus an average total of 3.21)
Calmer than average (a wind run of 1,161 miles versus an average of 1,230)
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Dear Steve and WeatherCat climate watchers,
July was...
Wetter than average (19.57 in versus an average total of 3.21)
WOW!! When you get a wetter than normal month - you aren't kiddin'!! Next time you get a bumper crop like that - don't forget to share!! [biggrin]
Cheers, Edouard [cheers1]
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I didn’t even read what I’d posted. 😜
Corrected it to 3.33” for the month. Somehow there was a spurious 16.xx” entry very early July 25th. I found local CoCoRAHS readings and used the rain editor to make the correction. Thanks for catching that!
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didn't read what I’d posted.
What?! When did we start that silly rule?!!! cmu:-)
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Dear Steve, X-Air, and WeatherCat climate watchers,
. . . .
Corrected it to 3.33” for the month. Somehow there was a spurious 16.xx” entry very early July 25th. I found local CoCoRAHS readings and used the rain editor to make the correction. Thanks . . . .
[wink] . . . . . . Well, . . . . . . since I suppose you really didn't need that extra 16" of rain after all . . . . . . . . can I have it? . . . . . . lol(1)
Cheers, Edouard [cheers1]
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July here was...
Warmer than average (65.04°F versus an average of 63.80)
Drier than average (0.99 in versus an average total of 1.27)
Windier than average (a wind run of 3,515 miles versus an average of 3,079)
And learning from Steve, I proofread my post. :)
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August was...
Warmer than average (71.67°F versus an average of 71.31)
Drier than average (2.51 in versus an average total of 3.96)
Calmer than average (a wind run of 946 miles versus an average of 1,133)
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August was...
Cooler than average (78.28°F versus an average of 78.54)
Wetter than average (4.93 in versus an average total of 4.16)
Calmer than average (a wind run of 222 miles versus an average of 517)
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Dear Steve, X-Air, and WeatherCat climate watchers,
Thanks for your contributions!
Okay my turn. Alas, I forgot to get screenshot last night, so the order will be shifted:
(http://www.canebas.org/WeatherCat/Forum_support_documents/WeatherCat%20climate%20reports%20-%202022/WeatherCat_Aug_2022_climate.jpg)
Sameo,sameo around here I'm afraid . . . . . .
Edouard
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August was...
Warmer than average (61.33°F versus an average of 61.25)
Wetter than average (2.29 in versus an average total of 1.85)
Calmer than average (a wind run of 3,120 miles versus an average of 3,279)
We had amazing monsoonal-produced rains in Utah last month, but I see from Edouard that it was drier than dry in his back yard.
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August was...
Warmer than average (78.21°F versus an average of 77.98)
Drier than average (1.73 in versus an average total of 3.59)
Windier than average (a wind run of 765 miles versus an average of 412)
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@Dave13 and @Xbusdriver, We were down your way two weeks ago, in Hohenwald. It was hot. And sticky. But it was a lot greener than around here!
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@Steve, You were close by, Hohenwald is only about 35 miles from here.
Next time you are in the area send me a message, maybe we can meet up.
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Any weather chatter is welcome when you might be near Memphis! Got two bedrooms upstairs and a guest out house in the back yard! [tup]
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@xairbusdriver, don't know if you were replying to Steve or me, but many moons ago I lived in Memphis, I have family there and visit when I can. Next time I am down that way I can give you a shout.
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We’re actually in Collierville. Just say “Memphis” so folks from most anywhere know we’re at the extreme west end of the state. A PM or an email from my Contact link on my web site might get you a free coffee!. [coffee]
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I lived in Bartlett but out of habit I always say Memphis, otherwise I'll get asked "Where is Bartlett?".
Coffee sounds great, I'll contact you next time I'm over that way. We were in Collierville a few months ago on the way to pay a visit to the Apple Store.
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We’ll be back in Hohenwald March 28. Picking up a new toy. 😁
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...uhmmm ??? A baby elephant?! [lol]
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...uhmmm ??? A baby elephant?! [lol]
Exactly! A white elephant! I'm going to name him Oliver! ;)
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Iowa continues in the drought. We need rain, we are about 20 inches down here. I think it is time to consider silver iodide in the clouds .
I have stats here, both annual and deficit back to 1990
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The whole western half of the country is in water deficit trouble. Your graphs are a stark reminder that things are not "normal." Thanks for sharing.
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September was...
Cooler than average (72.44°F versus an average of 74.35)
Wetter than average (2.58 in versus an average total of 1.82)
Calmer than average (a wind run of 105 miles versus an average of 460)
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Dear X-Air, and WeatherCat climate watchers,
Thanks X-Air for your contribution. As usual I'll give Grand his "plug" for WeatherCatRCP (https://athena.trixology.com/index.php?topic=2751.0):
(http://www.canebas.org/WeatherCat/Forum_support_documents/WeatherCat%20climate%20reports%20-%202022/WeatherCat_Sep_2022_climate.jpg)
September was mostly a pleasant surprise after setting a new record high temperature for Canebas Weather Station (https://athena.trixology.com/index.php?topic=3452.msg33108#msg33108). The conditions moderated after that and we got some much needed rainfall from the remnants of Typhoon Merbok. For the moment, wildfire concerns have been mitigated somewhat.
Who's next?
Cheers, Edouard
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Here on the far western slopes of the Uinta Mountains in Northern Utah ....
September was...
Warmer than average (56.36°F versus an average of 53.41)
Wetter than average — barely (2.20 in versus an average total of 2.19)
Windier than average (a wind run of 3,547 miles versus an average of 2,899)
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We've been camping, so I forgot that the new month had come and gone...
September was...
Cooler than average (64.90°F versus an average of 65.53)
Drier than average (1.67 in versus an average total of 3.59)
Calmer than average (a wind run of 1,205 miles versus an average of 1,387)
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September was...
Cooler than average (70.70°F versus an average of 71.58)
Wetter than average (3.03 in versus an average total of 2.81)
Windier than average (a wind run of 949 miles versus an average of 390)
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Here on the far western slopes of the Uinta Mountains in Northern Utah ....
October was...
Warmer than average (41.52°F versus an average of 40.24)
Drier than average (1.43 in versus an average total of 2.05)
Windier than average (a wind run of 3,545 miles versus an average of 3,204)
We also received our first snow storms of year.
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October was...
Cooler than average (61.27°F versus an average of 62.97)
Drier than average (3.53 in versus an average total of 4.34)
Calmer than average (a wind run of 219 miles versus an average of 669)
We've had a very light frost, already! [lol]
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October was...
Cooler than average (52.88°F versus an average of 55.03)
Drier than average (2.42 in versus an average total of 4.25)
Calmer than average (a wind run of 1,976 miles versus an average of 2,289)
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October was...
Cooler than average (58.21°F versus an average of 60.09)
Drier than average (2.50 in versus an average total of 3.88)
Windier than average (a wind run of 1,031 miles versus an average of 526)
We've had a few frosts, three days of below freezing temperatures in October, a new record for my station.
Two of those lows were in the upper 20's.
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Dear Blick, X-Air, Steve, Dave, and WeatherCat climate watchers,
Thanks everyone for your contributions! The consensus seems for a cooler October. As usual here is the info from Canebas weather station with Grand's plug:
(http://www.canebas.org/WeatherCat/Forum_support_documents/WeatherCat%20climate%20reports%20-%202022/WeatherCat_Oct_2022_climate.jpg)
As you can see, the temperature was basically average for the month and sadly the winds and drought continued. However, we have finally gotten some rain this morning. We may be finally out of the wildfire threat if the forecast holds.
Thanks again! Anyone else?
Cheers, Edouard
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Here on the far western slopes of the Uinta Mountains in Northern Utah ....
November was...
Cooler than average (22.70°F versus an average of 31.02)
Wetter than average (3.58 in versus an average total of 1.81)
Windier than average (a wind run of 3,846 miles versus an average of 3,131)
We also received more snow than in any previous November (~43 inches or 109 cm). Also, it was COLD. We had a record 15 days with the high temperature below freezing.
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November was...
Cooler than average (50.35°F versus an average of 50.49)
Wetter than average (2.71 in versus an average total of 2.65)
Calmer than average (a wind run of 128 miles versus an average of 642)
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Dear X-Air, Blick, and WeatherCat climate watchers,
Thank you for your contributions! Colder does seem to be the theme of the moment. Here is the report from Canebas weather station:
(http://www.canebas.org/WeatherCat/Forum_support_documents/WeatherCat%20climate%20reports%20-%202022/WeatherCat_Nov_2022_climate.jpg)
The rains have teased us at the start and ends of the month, but that has been sufficient to keep the wild-fire risk out of the picture.
Who's next? . . . . .
Cheers, Edouard
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November was...
Warmer than average (44.48°F versus an average of 42.46)
Wetter than average (2.58 in versus an average total of 2.29)
Calmer than average (a wind run of 2,933 miles versus an average of 3,144)
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Happy New Year! 🎈🎆🎊
December was...
Cooler than average (33.43°F versus an average of 35.58)
Drier than average (0.98 in versus an average total of 2.26)
Windier than average (a wind run of 3,231 miles versus an average of 3,191)
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One down...
December was...
Cooler than average (44.63°F versus an average of 45.64)
Drier than average (4.55 in versus an average total of 5.91)
Calmer than average (a wind run of 300 miles versus an average of 873)
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Dear Steve, X-Air, and WeatherCat observers of the climate.
Happy New Year to all WeatherCatters!
Here is the Canebas report thanks to Grand's WeatherCatRCP:
(http://www.canebas.org/WeatherCat/Forum_support_documents/WeatherCat%20climate%20reports%20-%202022/WeatherCat_Dec_2022_climate.jpg)
As was reported in various news sources, California has been pummeled by multiple atmospheric river events. This was the wettest December observed at Canebas Weather station and the 3rd wettest month ever. I think it can be safely stated that the weather at least in our corner of planet earth is becoming more "bursty."
So who's next?
Edouard
P.S. Since I had no idea when the next rain bucket tip might occur, i decided this time to wait until after the end of the month to grab the screenshot.
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December was...
Cooler than average (42.68°F versus an average of 43.27)
Drier than average (4.86 in versus an average total of 4.89)
Windier than average (a wind run of 1,646 miles versus an average of 1,022)
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Happy New Year fellow WeatherCatters around the globe.
Here on the far western slopes of the Uinta Mountains in Northern Utah ....
December was...
Cooler than average (22.02°F versus an average of 22.58)
Wetter than average (5.88 in versus an average total of 2.79)
Windier than average (a wind run of 3,539 miles versus an average of 3,044)
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January was...
Warmer than average (47.78°F versus an average of 41.98)
Wetter than average (6.80 in versus an average total of 3.80)
Calmer than average (a wind run of 384 miles versus an average of 1,170
I think my anemometer is also suffering from icing problems the last few daze. [lol] If we could just have a few hours of Sunlight. Please. [cold1]
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January was...
Warmer than average (35.91°F versus an average of 28.39)
Wetter than average (4.89 in versus an average total of 2.03)
Calmer than average (a wind run of 2,473 miles versus an average of 3,707)
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Dear X-Air, Steve, and WeatherCat climate watchers,
Thanks for your contributions, and sorry for the delay, yesterday afternoon ended up being largely consumed by waiting in a doctor's office. Here is the Canebas weather station report for January:
(http://www.canebas.org/WeatherCat/Forum_support_documents/WeatherCat%20climate%20reports%20-%202023/WeatherCat_Jan_2023_climate.jpg)
As can be seen, the news reports about extreme rain in California were also documented at Canebas.
Cheers, Edouard
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Amazing rainfall in California turned into snow in Utah.
Here on the far western slopes of the Uinta Mountains in Northern Utah ....
January was...
Cooler than average (20.53°F versus an average of 23.16)
Wetter than average (7.86 in versus an average total of 2.24)
Calmer than average (a wind run of 3,112 miles versus an average of 3,309)
Today, I measured 54 inches (1.37 meters) of snowpack outside my front door. Snowpack is what addresses our severe drought.
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Dear Blick and WeatherCat Western US drought watchers,
Amazing rainfall in California turned into snow in Utah.
. . . . .
Today, I measured 54 inches (1.37 meters) of snowpack outside my front door. Snowpack is what addresses our severe drought.
Congratulations on the wet stuff reaching all the way to your digs in Utah! Indeed the snow will take time to melt and will provide water for a long time into the summer.
Cheers, Edouard
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January was...
Warmer than average (46.09°F versus an average of 38.65)
Wetter than average (5.91 in versus an average total of 3.85)
Windier than average (a wind run of 1,758 miles versus an average of 1,165)
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Thanks for sharing Dave!
Anyone else?
Cheers, Edouard
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February was...
Warmer than average (50.89°F versus an average of 46.02)
Drier than average (3.05 in versus an average total of 7.24)
Calmer than average (a wind run of 448 miles versus an average of 1,110)
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Dear X-Air and WeatherCat climate watchers,
Thank you for your contribution X-Air.
Here is the report from Northern California's Canebas weather station:
(http://www.canebas.org/WeatherCat/Forum_support_documents/WeatherCat%20climate%20reports%20-%202023/WeatherCat_Feb_2023_climate.jpg)
Who's next?
Cheers, Edouard
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February was...
Warmer than average (36.18°F versus an average of 29.53)
Wetter than average (3.92 in versus an average total of 1.82)
Calmer than average (a wind run of 2,650 miles versus an average of 3,013)
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Thanks for sharing Steve,
I can see that you benefited from the unusually warm temperatures in the eastern part of the country. According to the National Weather Service, old man winter has plans to change that. Bundle up!
Cheers, Edouard [cheers1]
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Here on the far western slopes of the Uinta Mountains in Northern Utah ....
Febuary was...
Cooler than average (21.58°F versus an average of 23.79)
Wetter than average (3.27 in versus an average total of 2.28)
Windier than average (a wind run of 3,165 miles versus an average of 2,820)
Today, I measured 66 inches (1.7 meters) of snowpack outside my front door. Snowpack is what addresses our severe drought. So far we have received an accumulated total of 245 inches (6.2 meters) of snow this winter. Keep it coming!
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Dear Blick and WeatherCat climate watchers,
Glad to hear that you are also seeing much needed moisture this winter! For the moment the weather gods seem to be answering your pleas.
Who's next?
Cheers, Edouard
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February was...
Warmer than average (49.98°F versus an average of 42.69)
Drier than average (4.57 in versus an average total of 4.76)
Windier than average (a wind run of 1,724 miles versus an average of 1,163)
New station record: Lowest recorded pressure: 29.06 inHg on Mar 3, 2023.
This was from a system that passed through with a lot of high winds, resulting in widespread power outages.
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Thanks for sharing Dave!
Interesting that you have a new record low barometric pressure. Global weather definitely seems to be getting more bursty.
Who's next?
Cheers, Edouard
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We had a new record low pressure here (since 2015) also:
Low Pressure: 29.06 inHg on Mar 3, 2023, 9:09 am
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So did we: Lowest recorded pressure: 29.03 inHg on Mar 3, 2023
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Dear Steve, X-Air, Dave, and WeatherCat users with a funny bone . . . . cmu:-)
So did we: Lowest recorded pressure: 29.03 inHg on Mar 3, 2023
We had a new record low pressure here (since 2015) also:
Low Pressure: 29.06 inHg on Mar 3, 2023, 9:09 am
New station record: Lowest recorded pressure: 29.06 inHg on Mar 3, 2023.
[wink] . . . . . . . Gasp! It must be an atmospheric epidemic of depression!! . . . . . lol(1)
Cheers, Edouard [cheers1]
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...such a sad response!! [rolleyes2] [coffee]
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[wink] . . . . . . . Gasp! It must be an atmospheric epidemic of depression!! . . . . . lol(1)
I have overcome my depressed and anxious state to report my weather station also reported the all-time low pressure. I believe it is a conspiracy engineered by Davis Instruments of Hayward, California.
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Dear WeatherCat climate watchers,
No April fools joke, I guess I'll be the first to report what the March climate was in the San Francisco Bay Area. Here is the usual WeatherCatRCP display:
(http://www.canebas.org/WeatherCat/Forum_support_documents/WeatherCat%20climate%20reports%20-%202023/WeatherCat_Mar_2023_climate.jpg)
I believe California has gotten enough press that the display is more or less self-explanatory. The only bit of trivia is that this year wasn't the wettest March recorded at Canebas Weather Station. The wettest on record at Canebas was 2012 when we got 14.91 inches of rain!
Cheers, Edouard
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March was...
Cooler than average (54.33°F versus an average of 54.70)
Wetter than average (10.46 in versus an average total of 6.67)
Calmer than average (a wind run of 449 miles versus an average of 1,220)
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March was...
Cooler than average (38.12°F versus an average of 38.42)
Wetter than average (2.65 in versus an average total of 2.40)
Calmer than average (a wind run of 2,486 miles versus an average of 3,435)
We are in southern Tennessee, having picked up our new travel trailer on Wednesday. Sever storms passed through the past few days with tornados and wind damage. All good where we’ve been. Heading to Pine Mountain, Georgia today for three days at Callaway Gardens.
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March was...
Warmer than average (52.28°F versus an average of 52.02)
Wetter than average (5.28 in versus an average total of 5.13)
Windier than average (a wind run of 1,993 miles versus an average of 1,267)
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Dear X-Air, Steve, Dave, and WeatherCat climate watchers,
Thanks for your contributions!
Steve, I'm glad that you have taken possession your nifty trailer and escaped the extreme weather.
I assume X-Air you also have avoided anything more than some nasty thunderstorms.
Cheers, Edouard
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So far. The last line was quite scattered. Unfortunately, the local NWS radar is no longer available and the local TV radars label every CB as having the infamous "hook" signature. [rolleyes2]
I did spend several minutes in our most secure closet with our cats. Fortunately we had lots of cat food in there. ThU32:-)
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The extreme weather missed us, supercell storms that produced tornadoes passed north and south of here.
The storms that passed approx. 15 miles north of here were the same storms that hit Wynne, AR and Covington, TN. Unfortunately the latest report I saw was 4 fatalities and dozens of injuries in Wynne, 1 fatality in Covington.
The storms that passed approx. 20 miles south of here were the same storms that hit McNairy county TN. Unfortunately there were 9 fatalities reported.
NWS survey teams have determined the tornadoes that struck these areas were rated EF-3.
Sources:
https://wreg.com/news/wynne-high-school-damaged-by-tornado/
https://wreg.com/weather/weather-weather/watch-officials-provide-updates-on-covington/
https://wreg.com/news/tn-confirms-9-dead-in-mcnairy-county-after-overnight-storms/
https://nwschat.weather.gov/p.php?pid=202304021838-KMEG-NOUS44-PNSMEG
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Here on the far western slopes of the Uinta Mountains in Northern Utah .... we set records for March cold temperature and precipitation. Coldest and snowiest March on record. That's what atmospheric rivers pointed straight at your location do for you.
March was...
Cooler than average (22.37°F versus an average of 31.04)
Wetter than average (8.36 in versus an average total of 2.81)
Calmer than average (a wind run of 2,704 miles versus an average of 3,261)
Today, I measured 90 inches (2.3 meters) of snowpack outside my front door. Snowpack is what addresses our severe drought. So far we have received an accumulated total of 352 inches (8.9 meters) of snow this winter. Keep it coming! We need all the water we can get.
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Dear X-Air, Dave, Blick, and WeatherCat observers of weather and climate (preferably from a safe distance).
So far. The last line was quite scattered. Unfortunately, the local NWS radar is no longer available and the local TV radars label every CB as having the infamous "hook" signature. [rolleyes2]
I did spend several minutes in our most secure closet with our cats. Fortunately we had lots of cat food in there. ThU32:-)
[wink] . . . . Glad to hear that at least the cats remained well fed! . . . lol(1)
The extreme weather missed us, supercell storms that produced tornadoes passed north and south of here.
. . . . .
Thanks for the report on the tornadoes. Indeed it was a very nasty outbreak.
Here on the far western slopes of the Uinta Mountains in Northern Utah .... we set records for March cold temperature and precipitation. Coldest and snowiest March on record. That's what atmospheric rivers pointed straight at your location do for you.
. . . .
Today, I measured 90 inches (2.3 meters) of snowpack outside my front door. Snowpack is what addresses our severe drought. So far we have received an accumulated total of 352 inches (8.9 meters) of snow this winter. Keep it coming! We need all the water we can get.
Glad to hear that you also benefited from the atmospheric rivers! Is your location expected to have drought removed or just lessened? It is a bit hard to judge from the maps provided by the Climate Prediction Center.
Cheers, Edouard
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Glad to hear that you also benefited from the atmospheric rivers! Is your location expected to have drought removed or just lessened? It is a bit hard to judge from the maps provided by the Climate Prediction Center.
As of yesterday, the US Drought Monitor reclassified our area from Moderate Drought to Abnormally Dry. This is the first time in years we have been out of the Drought classifications. Hope it stays that way.
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Dear WeatherCat climate watchers,
I guess I'll be the first to chime in with the April climate statistics.
(http://www.canebas.org/WeatherCat/Forum_support_documents/WeatherCat%20climate%20reports%20-%202023/WeatherCat_Apr_2023_climate.jpg)
As you can see for yourself, April has been tranquil and dry compared to the winter months.
Cheers, Edouard
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April was...
Warmer than average (55.21°F versus an average of 48.09)
Drier than average (1.56 in versus an average total of 3.01)
Calmer than average (a wind run of 3,202 miles versus an average of 3,331)
Seven degrees! No wonder the grass is growing so fast.
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April was...
Cooler than average (59.53°F versus an average of 60.34)
Drier than average (3.25 in versus an average total of 5.32)
Windier than average (a wind run of 1,609 miles versus an average of 993)
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April was...
Cooler than average (60.67°F versus an average of 61.24)
Wetter than average (5.94 in versus an average total of 5.61)
Calmer than average (a wind run of 248 miles versus an average of 1,035)
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Dear Steve, Dave, X-Air, and WeatherCat climate watchers,
Thanks for sharing your station's observations. It is certainly interesting to see the variation. April appears to have been a mixed bag across the country.
Who's next?
Cheers, Edouard
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We still have three feet (.9 meters) of snow on the ground outside my front door.
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Dear Blick and WeatherCat western US drought watchers,
We still have three feet (.9 meters) of snow on the ground outside my front door.
Glad to hear that you are also escaping drought at least for the moment!
Cheers, Edouard
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Dear WeatherCat climate watchers,
I guess I'm lucky enough to once more be the first to report what the climate was up to in my corner of the world. As usual I'll give Grand his plug:
(http://www.canebas.org/WeatherCat/Forum_support_documents/WeatherCat%20climate%20reports%20-%202023/WeatherCat_May_2023_climate.jpg)
We are still having fortuitous weather from both the drought and wildfire standpoint.
Cheers, Edouard
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I'm lucky enough to once more be the first to report
CONGRATS!!! Your check is in the mail!! cmu:-)
[computer]
May was...
Warmer than average (70.63°F versus an average of 70.47)
Drier than average (2.34 in versus an average total of 4.37)
Calmer than average (a wind run of 175 miles versus an average of 758)
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May was...
Cooler than average (58.62°F versus an average of 60.89)
Drier than average (0.00 in versus an average total of 3.72)
Calmer than average (a wind run of 1,163 miles versus an average of 2,258)
Well, that's not right! Time to investigate. ( I haven't really looked at it since moving WeatherCat to the Mac mini)
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Thanks X-Air and Steve for your reports!
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Drier than average (0.00 in versus an average total of 3.72)
. . .
Well, that's not right! Time to investigate. ( I haven't really looked at it since moving WeatherCat to the Mac mini)
[wink] . . . . Perhaps you forgot to take the cap (https://athena.trixology.com/index.php?topic=2468.msg23988#msg23988) off of your rain gauge! . . . . . [biggrin]
Seriously, I hope you can figure out what is amiss with your rainfall totals.
Cheers, Edouard
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Here on the far western slopes of the Uinta Mountains in Northern Utah .... where we still have some, but not much, snow on the ground:
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June was...
Cooler than average (67.56°F versus an average of 69.44)
Drier than average (3.26 in versus an average total of 3.50)
Calmer than average (a wind run of 1,018 miles versus an average of 1,522)
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June was...
Cooler than average (76.42°F versus an average of 77.45)
Wetter than average (5.45 in versus an average total of 4.63)
Calmer than average (a wind run of 171 miles versus an average of 629)
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Here on the far western slopes of the Uinta Mountains in Northern Utah .... where we finally lost our snowpack (at least at my house - there is still some snowpack left high above me in the mountain tops):
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Dear Steve, X-Air, Blick, and WeatherCat climate watchers,
Thanks for your reports! Here is the report from Canebas weather station as usual with the "plug" for Grand's WeatherCatRCP:
(http://www.canebas.org/WeatherCat/Forum_support_documents/WeatherCat%20climate%20reports%20-%202023/WeatherCat_Jun_2023_climate.jpg)
It has been an usually cool May and June here in Northern California. However, the climate here is normally cooler for the start of summer.
Cheers, Edouard
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July so far has been...
Warmer than average (80.27°F versus an average of 79.28)
Drier than average (0.23 in versus an average total of 4.76)
Calmer than average (a wind run of 46 miles versus an average of 423)
June was...
Cooler than average (75.79°F versus an average of 76.99)
Drier than average (1.19 in versus an average total of 3.85)
Windier than average (a wind run of 904 miles versus an average of 442)
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Thanks Dave for sharing!
Anyone else?
Cheers, Edouard
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Much cooler this year for month of June at my station. High of only 92.º. Last year June had a high of 103º (Ugh)
Low temperature this year was 55º. Last year's June low as 59º.
So, notable differences. Even more obvious in average monthly temperature: 79º this year. 89º last June.
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Howdy Michael,
Actually, this thread has been sharing the results of a particular web tag of WeatherCat. It is:
STTHISMONTHOV$
It is described on page 204 of the current manual.
I don't remember exactly how all this got started, but it became a fun way for us to compare the climate in different parts of the county. Occasionally even people overseas participate.
Cheers, Edouard
P.S. There are two ways access it. You can put the tag somewhere on a web page that WeatherCat generates or you can use WeatherCatRCP. (https://athena.trixology.com/index.php?topic=2751.0)
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Thanks, I’ll check it out and try to get it up and running.
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July was...
Warmer than average (73.49°F versus an average of 73.21)
Wetter than average (5.58 in versus an average total of 3.22)
Calmer than average (a wind run of 1,067 miles versus an average of 1,224)
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July was...
Cooler than average (80.02°F versus an average of 80.64)
Wetter than average (8.34 in versus an average total of 5.03)
Calmer than average (a wind run of 398 miles versus an average of 559)
"Cooler"? Had me fooled!
However, high temps this year:
High Temp: 97.9°F on 30 Jun, 2023, 3:49 pm
High Heat Index: 120.3°F on 30 Jun, 2023, 2:59 pm
July just squeaked past the above heat!! [lol]
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Thanks Steve and X-Air for your station climate observations!
Here is the statistics from Canebas weather station with the usual "plug" to Grand's WeatherCatRCP app:
(http://www.canebas.org/WeatherCat/Forum_support_documents/WeatherCat%20climate%20reports%20-%202023/WeatherCat_Jul_2023_climate.jpg)
July was substantially hotter this year than in past years. It also appears to have been windier. So far wildfires haven't been a problem in northern California, but the season has hardly even started really.
Who's next? . . . . .
Cheers, Edouard
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Here on the far western slopes of the Uinta Mountains in Northern Utah .... where summer is over! the days are getting cooler already.
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After a dry and warm spring, July 2023 ended up cool and wet in the Netherlands. My station recorded 149.6mm (5.89 inch) of rain which made it the wettest July since I started recording in 2001.
Normal for July is 75mm. Especially the last 8 days of the month were (with 110mm in total) very wet. The garden looks greener than ever. :)
(https://www.weerenmeer.nl/files/july2023.png)
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The garden looks greener than ever. :)
Goed gedaan!
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August was...
Cooler than average (70.48°F versus an average of 71.34)
Wetter than average (7.78 in versus an average total of 3.83)
Calmer than average (a wind run of 1,061 miles versus an average of 1,116)
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August was...
Warmer than average (79.51°F versus an average of 78.50)
Drier than average (2.84 in versus an average total of 4.27)
Calmer than average (a wind run of 241 miles versus an average of 475)
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August was...
Cooler than average (82.90°F versus an average of 83.15)
Wetter than average (0.18 in versus an average total of 0.10)
Windier than average (a wind run of 1,017 miles versus an average of 594)
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Dear Steve, X-Air, Ryan, and WeatherCat climate watchers,
Thank you for your contributions! Here is the report from Canebas weather station with the usual plug for Grand's WeatherCatRCP:
(http://www.canebas.org/WeatherCat/Forum_support_documents/WeatherCat%20climate%20reports%20-%202023/WeatherCat_Aug_2023_climate.jpg)
As you can see, I forgot to pick up the data last night. So September is blurred out instead.
Who's next?
Edouard
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Here on the far western slopes of the Uinta Mountains in Northern Utah ...
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August was...
Cooler than average (66.13°F versus an average of 66.64)
Wetter than average (0.55 in versus an average total of 0.17)
Windier than average (a wind run of 350 miles versus an average of 347)
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Thanks Blick and clockworkkev12 for your contributions.
Who's next?
Edouard
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August was much wetter and slightly cooler than average in the Netherlands.
But September is getting more attention in the news, as it is setting new records on almost a daily basis. Today is the 7th day in a row with a maximum temperature of 30ºC (86ºF) or higher. The average number of days in September with 30 degrees or above is 0.2. Crazy....
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Dear Jos and WeatherCat climate watchers,
Thanks for sharing!
But September is getting more attention in the news, as it is setting new records on almost a daily basis. Today is the 7th day in a row with a maximum temperature of 30ºC (86ºF) or higher. The average number of days in September with 30 degrees or above is 0.2. Crazy....
Sadly, record high temperature headlines are popping up all over the world. It is definitely an ominous sign.
Edouard
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September was...
Cooler than average (73.25°F versus an average of 77.72)
Drier than average (0.53 in versus an average total of 1.16)
Calmer than average (a wind run of 508 miles versus an average of 699)
Happy new water year!
My wx station recorded a total of 27.91” for Oct 1, 2022 - Sep 30, 2023 water year. Compare that to 13.66” for Oct 1, 2021 - Sep 30, 2022 water year! Nature gave us a 0.5” boost yesterday.
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September was...
Cooler than average (73.55°F versus an average of 74.09)
Drier than average (1.10 in versus an average total of 1.94)
Calmer than average (a wind run of 67 miles versus an average of 409)
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Dear Ryan, X-Air, and WeatherCat climate watchers,
Thanks for your contributions!
As usual, I'll give my "plug" for Grand's WeatherCatRCP:
(http://www.canebas.org/WeatherCat/Forum_support_documents/WeatherCat%20climate%20reports%20-%202023/WeatherCat_Sep_2023_climate.jpg)
Thus far, the transition to autumn has been rather mild. However, October is typically the peak of off-shore wind events and therefore the greatest risk of wildfires. October is also one of the hottest months in northern California. Even if the days are much shorter, it takes a while for the ground to cool and obviously winds blowing over land are much hotter than winds coming off the cold water current off our Pacific coast.
Edouard
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September was...
Warmer than average (66.72°F versus an average of 65.48)
Drier than average (1.00 in versus an average total of 3.43)
Calmer than average (a wind run of 656 miles versus an average of 1,371)
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Thanks Steve for the contribution!
Who's next?
Edouard
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September was...
Cooler than average (57.97°F versus an average of 61.05)
Wetter than average (3.73 in versus an average total of 0.16)
Calmer than average (a wind run of 219 miles versus an average of 302)
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"Cooler than average..."
"Cooler than average..."
"Cooler than average..."
etc.
[cheer]
Climate change [heating] has stopped!!! [lol]
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October was...
Warmer than average (41.04°F versus an average of 40.37)
Wetter than average (2.40 in versus an average total of 1.99)
Calmer than average (a wind run of 3,187 miles versus an average of 3,238)
Less Snowy than average (8 inches vs an average of 10)
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October was...
Warmer than average (63.93°F versus an average of 62.74)
Drier than average (1.01 in versus an average total of 4.22)
Calmer than average (a wind run of 124 miles versus an average of 604)
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October was...
Warmer than average (56.34°F versus an average of 54.85)
Drier than average (4.00 in versus an average total of 4.09)
Calmer than average (a wind run of 1,578 miles versus an average of 2,263)
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Dear Blick, X-Air, Steve, and WeatherCat climate watchers,
Thank you for your contributions. It isn't a lot of data to go on, but it seems that at your respective stations October was closer to normal than it has been in past months of this year. Here is my contribution with my usual plug to WeatherCatRCP:
(http://www.canebas.org/WeatherCat/Forum_support_documents/WeatherCat%20climate%20reports%20-%202023/WeatherCat_Oct_2023_climate.jpg)
We got considerably less rain than the average, but otherwise the statistics were also most likely within one standard deviation of normal.
Who's next?
Edouard
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October was...
Cooler than average (51.11°F versus an average of 53.74)
Drier than average (2.41 in versus an average total of 3.20)
Calmer than average (a wind run of 145 miles versus an average of 202)
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November was...
Warmer than average (43.90°F versus an average of 42.63)
Drier than average (1.54 in versus an average total of 2.31)
Calmer than average (a wind run of 1,941 miles versus an average of 3,126)
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Thanks for the reminder to change our paper calendars!! [blush]
November was...
Warmer than average (52.00°F versus an average of 50.48)
Wetter than average (2.76 in versus an average total of 2.66)
Calmer than average (a wind run of 60 miles versus an average of 569)
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Dear Steve, X-Air, and WeatherCat climate watchers,
Thank you for your punctual reports! Here is the report from Canebas weather station with the usual plug for Grand's WeatherCatRCP:
(http://www.canebas.org/WeatherCat/Forum_support_documents/WeatherCat%20climate%20reports%20-%202023/WeatherCat_Nov_2023_climate.jpg)
Who's next?
Edouard
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November was...
Warmer than average (42.38°F versus an average of 38.70)
Drier than average (4.05 in versus an average total of 5.73)
Calmer than average (a wind run of 126 miles versus an average of 195)
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Thanks for sharing!
Who's next?
Edouard
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Here on the far western slopes of the Uinta Mountains in Northern Utah .... where we awoke to 14 inches (36 cm) of snow on the ground:
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Thank you Blick!
Who's next?
Edouard
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In one word: WET! [rain2]
Almost three times the average amount of rain. This year will be the wettest (by far) since I started this station 22 years ago.
We've already surpassed 1100mm (42.3 inch if you are in one of the 3 countries not using the metric system :P) with still 3 weeks to go.
The previous high was (for the year) 843mm while 750mm is the 'normal' for my area.
Wishing all WeatherCatters a great Holiday Season
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Wauw! Dat is veel water.
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Dear Jos, Blick, and WeatherCat climate watchers,
Thanks for sharing. Indeed Europe has been getting a lot more rain. France has gone from a serious drought to major flooding issues in a brief period of time.
Edouard
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December was...
Warmer than average (42.32°F versus an average of 35.40)
Wetter than average (2.86 in versus an average total of 2.15)
Calmer than average (a wind run of 1,929 miles versus an average of 3,193)
2023 was...
Warmer than average* (53.76°F versus an average* of 50.09)
Wetter than average* (39.42 in versus an average* total of 31.65)
Calmer than average* (a wind run of 21,239 miles versus an average* of 25,527)
* Average of 2011 through 2023
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December was...
Warmer than average (46.88°F versus an average of 45.50)
Drier than average (2.60 in versus an average total of 5.74)
Calmer than average (a wind run of 148 miles versus an average of 792)
2023 was...
Cooler than Record* (98.2¬?F versus an previous high of 99.4¬?F)
Warmer than Record Low*: (23.9¬?F versus 0.6¬?F)
Drier than average* (53.29 inches versus 55.39)
Calmer than average* (high wind of 34 mph versus 38)
* ~May 2015 ...
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Dear Steve, X-Air, and WeatherCat faithful,
Oops! I just plain forgot to get this data. Oh well, better late than never:
(http://www.canebas.org/WeatherCat/Forum_support_documents/WeatherCat%20climate%20reports%20-%202023/WeatherCat_Dec_2023_climate.jpg)
I don't have time to compile additional statistics at the moment. Perhaps later in the week.
Edouard
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December was...
Warmer than average (6.53ºC versus an average of 4.38)
Wetter than average (168.80 mm versus an average total of 66.83)
Windier than average (a wind run of 3.759 km, versus an average of 2.115)
2023 was...
Warmer than average (11.1°C versus an average of 10.3)
Wetter than average (1244.2 mm versus an average total of 826)
2023 was - also according to our national weather service (KNMI) - the wettest year on record in the Netherlands (since official measurements started in 1901).
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Dear Steve, X-Air, Jos, and WeatherCat climate watchers,
This afternoon I have a bit more time and so can compile the same numbers for my station that Steve suggested:
2023 was...
Warmer than average* (58.43° F versus an average* of 57.93° F)
Wetter than average* (29.48" in versus an average* total of 23.67")
Windier than average* (a wind run of 7,925 miles versus an average* of 4,041 miles)
* Average of data from approximately 2010 through 2023.
The average temperature difficult is most certainly within 1-standard deviation, so it was basically unchanged. However, both the rainfall and wind run are dramatically larger.
Thanks Steve for suggesting this. I'm definitely curious to see what other WeatherCatters can show us along these lines.
Edouard
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You really do live in a desert! [sweat2]
[rolleyes2] Did you edit your recent post while I was writing you a snarky PM?! cmu:-)
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Good idea, Steve!
December was...
Warmer than average (26.11°F versus an average of 22.52)
Drier than average (1.98 in versus an average total of 3.10)
Windier than average (a wind run of 3,283 miles versus an average of 3,093)
2023 was...
Warmer than average* (39.47°F versus an average* of 38.77)
Wetter than average* (38.41 in versus an average* total of 23.37)
Windier than average* (a wind run of 36,411 miles versus an average* of 32,625)
* Average of 2013 through 2023
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Thanks for sharing Blick!
Anyone else?
Edouard
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January was...
Warmer than average (30.53°F versus an average of 29.02)
Drier than average (1.58 in versus an average total of 2.27)
Calmer than average (a wind run of 2,491 miles versus an average of 3,605)
However, we didn’t experience any of it, as we’ve been in Florida since the 8th. 😁
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January was...
Warmer than average (24.23°F versus an average of 22.89)
Wetter than average (5.36 in versus an average total of 2.80)
Calmer than average (a wind run of 2,737 miles versus an average of 3,290)
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January was...
Cooler than average (36.74°F versus an average of 42.81)
Wetter than average (5.52 in versus an average total of 4.25)
Calmer than average (a wind run of 361 miles versus an average of 1,058)
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Dear Steve, Blick, X-Air, and WeatherCat climate watchers,
Thank you for your contributions!
Okay, here is report for northern California with the usual plug to Grand's WeatherCatRCP:
(http://www.canebas.org/WeatherCat/Forum_support_documents/WeatherCat%20climate%20reports%20-%202024/WeatherCat_Jan_2024_climate.jpg)
I had to wait until today to collect the data since we had quite a bit of rain last night and I didn't want to miss including any of it. It was the difference for the month. Here is screenshot of my the graph of my difference from average rainfall synthetic channel taken early last evening:
(https://www.canebas.org/misc/Capto_images/Difference%20from%20average%20rainfall%20for%20January%202024.png)
As you can see, it bounced around but remained very close to the predicted averages for the entire month of January.
Who's next?
Edouard
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Dear WeatherCat observers of the changing climate,
Okay, this time I get to start the observations for February. As usual, I'll give a plug to Grand's WeatherCatRCP:
(http://www.canebas.org/WeatherCat/Forum_support_documents/WeatherCat%20climate%20reports%20-%202024/WeatherCat_Feb_2024_climate.jpg)
We expected rain during the night, so I waited to pick up the data until this morning. All in all, very similar to January.
So who's next?
Edouard
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Here on the far western edge of the Uinta Mountains, in northern Utah,
February was...
Warmer than average (25.18°F versus an average of 23.57)
Wetter than average (4.41 in versus an average total of 2.38)
Windier than average (a wind run of 3,557 miles versus an average of 2,854)
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February 2024 was (a lot!) wetter and warmer than normal in The Netherlands.
Weathercat recorded 118.6mm of rain, which is double the normal amount.
The average temperature was 8.0ºC, which is 4.3ºC(!) above the average, and even 5.7ºC above the previous century's average February temperature.
The whole winter (Dec-Feb) was very 'warm' in the Netherlands. Our official meteorological institute (KNMI) recorded a 6.3ºC average versus a normal of 3.9ºC.
Climate change in action I guess... :-\
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Need to edit the rain totals (found the late falling leaves doing an extra bit of "filtering"!). [blush]
February was...
Warmer than average (51.42°F versus an average of 46.71)
Drier than average (2.07 in versus an average total of 6.62)
Calmer than average (a wind run of 482 miles versus an average of 1,016)
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Dear Blick, Jos, X-Air, and WeatherCat climate watchers,
Thank you for your contributions!
. . .
Climate change in action I guess... :-\
Sadly, there is evidence of climate change everywhere you look it seems.
Need to edit the rain totals (found the late falling leaves doing an extra bit of "filtering"!). [blush]
. . . .
Indeed our weather stations need a bit of 'luv every now and then!
So who's next?
Edouard
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February was...
Warmer than average (38.09°F versus an average of 30.08)
Drier than average (0.06 in versus an average total of 2.00)
Calmer than average (a wind run of 1,951 miles versus an average of 2,983)
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Thanks Steve for your contribution!
So who's next?
Edouard
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March was...
Warmer than average (44.19°F versus an average of 38.66)
Drier than average (1.95 in versus an average total of 2.45)
Calmer than average (a wind run of 2,140 miles versus an average of 3,390)
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March was...
Warmer than average (56.73°F versus an average of 54.65)
Drier than average (4.81 in versus an average total of 7.34)
Calmer than average (a wind run of 272 miles versus an average of 1,110)
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In the mountains of northern Utah ...