Yesterday's forecast called for a 70% chance of rain. We've not seen any yet and the rain chance is down to 60%. Although currently there is no rain on the Michigan side of the lake this afternoon is supposed to get rainier.
Elsewhere Sydney turned it's lights out for Earth Hour, dry weather cancels fireworks & Oregon tackles global warming solutions with a global warming report due.
Finally if you are reading a weather report, say Canadian, and barometric pressure is expressed in KP's you can simply multiply by 10 to get millibars. This will give you hecto pascals which is equivalent to millibars which are not standard units but are accepted none the less.
As of this writing Toronto shows a pressure of 102.7 kPa which multiplied by 10 is 1027. OR you can simply move the decimal one number to the right!
Saturday, March 31, 2007
Friday, March 30, 2007
Weather Journal 30 March
Currently overcast with a temp of 47. Earlier this morning we had a 'trace' of unexpected rain. Should be a quiet day as a bridge to a rainy weekend with the mention of unspecified severe weather in the outlook. For Saturday and Sunday the rain chance is consistently set at 70 percent or more. Also expected are 10-20 MPH SE winds so add windy to rainy.
Regardless of weekend conditions Muskegon will have had a warm and rainy March for 2007.
Will Steger polar explorer uttered this stark quote, "Global warming is all you're going to hear about the rest of your lives." Currently he is on an expedition in Greenland and school kids there no about global warming.
Regardless of weekend conditions Muskegon will have had a warm and rainy March for 2007.
Will Steger polar explorer uttered this stark quote, "Global warming is all you're going to hear about the rest of your lives." Currently he is on an expedition in Greenland and school kids there no about global warming.
Thursday, March 29, 2007
Michigan Cactus?
2nd hike of the year. Spotted these which I think are cactus. Didn't know cactus grew in Michigan as I associate them with the desert.
Weather Journal 29 March
Today may look like rain due to overcast skies but rain is not in the plan. A stout 10 to 20 mph SE wind is though. As of 1000 Muskegon has east winds at 17.
Such winds I suppose could create a barber. This is when a storm causes wind driven precipitation to freeze onto the decks and rigging of boats. Definition found in a newspaper while on the road. Water temperatures are above freezing so this is still a possibility. If Stanley ID was near the water a barber would be likely given it's nation wide low of 10.
Such winds I suppose could create a barber. This is when a storm causes wind driven precipitation to freeze onto the decks and rigging of boats. Definition found in a newspaper while on the road. Water temperatures are above freezing so this is still a possibility. If Stanley ID was near the water a barber would be likely given it's nation wide low of 10.
Wednesday, March 28, 2007
Weather Journal 28 March
It's all a bit different today. Today's weather is colder and will be rainier. Rather than 60's or 70's we are looking at 40's and 50's. Also, "Much colder with that stiff east wind." which is around 17 MPH.
Lake Michigan is filled with rain per radar but it does look like the rain is softening a bit as it traverses the lake.
Still have that high high to the north. For instance Moosonee Canada has a baro reading of 1044.
I often write about climate-the average weather over time. A recent article says climates may appear and disappear. Polar climates may go away while tropical areas could sprout new climate types. Curiouser and curoiser.
1310 update. So much for rain, as forecast says, "Updated to remove mention of tstorms still expect light rain showers to linger." Radar-wise the reain has gone south and east.
Lake Michigan is filled with rain per radar but it does look like the rain is softening a bit as it traverses the lake.
Still have that high high to the north. For instance Moosonee Canada has a baro reading of 1044.
I often write about climate-the average weather over time. A recent article says climates may appear and disappear. Polar climates may go away while tropical areas could sprout new climate types. Curiouser and curoiser.
1310 update. So much for rain, as forecast says, "Updated to remove mention of tstorms still expect light rain showers to linger." Radar-wise the reain has gone south and east.
More Impact?
Which do you think has more of an impact on climate change?
Choices are Sydney Australia's Earth Hour where lights will be turned off for 1 hour as part of trying to reduce Sydney's emissions by 5% this year.
or
The April 14th Step it Up Day in the USA a day of coordinated rallies to influence Congress.
Choices are Sydney Australia's Earth Hour where lights will be turned off for 1 hour as part of trying to reduce Sydney's emissions by 5% this year.
or
The April 14th Step it Up Day in the USA a day of coordinated rallies to influence Congress.
Tuesday, March 27, 2007
My Afternoon
I erred by heeding the forecast. 60% chance of rain by 1 PM. Then explain the sun please.
Dressed according to forecast in pants and shirt regret tinged my 1st steps.
The lake was unexpectedly foggy. True inland the overcast was adding to the cold.
The weather struggled with fog, sun, cold remaining from overcast and heat coming up from the sun.
The lake was foggy enough that visibility was less than a couple miles. Overhead overcast shined up via sun.
Arriving at the lake sleeves were rolled up. Dogs were in the water.
I was lake side bouldering seeing what I could.
To my right a rock built little bolt hole hide away. Could it be a duck hunter or a homeless resident?
The presence of rusted tin cans makes me think hunter. Whenever I find these things they have rusted cans!
There was even a small piece of finished lumber across some rocks to sit. Yet you face away from the water? Maybe a homeless person staying away from the wind.
Next up a glass milk bottle. Says Sanitary Dairy Muskegon MI. Don't know it's vintage but to take the pounding of waves it must be a bit of a veteran.
Turning for home the coolness of the water's edge goes fast replaced by the pulling heat now going on inland.
All in an hour weather, exercise, history.
Dressed according to forecast in pants and shirt regret tinged my 1st steps.
The lake was unexpectedly foggy. True inland the overcast was adding to the cold.
The weather struggled with fog, sun, cold remaining from overcast and heat coming up from the sun.
The lake was foggy enough that visibility was less than a couple miles. Overhead overcast shined up via sun.
Arriving at the lake sleeves were rolled up. Dogs were in the water.
I was lake side bouldering seeing what I could.
To my right a rock built little bolt hole hide away. Could it be a duck hunter or a homeless resident?
The presence of rusted tin cans makes me think hunter. Whenever I find these things they have rusted cans!
There was even a small piece of finished lumber across some rocks to sit. Yet you face away from the water? Maybe a homeless person staying away from the wind.
Next up a glass milk bottle. Says Sanitary Dairy Muskegon MI. Don't know it's vintage but to take the pounding of waves it must be a bit of a veteran.
Turning for home the coolness of the water's edge goes fast replaced by the pulling heat now going on inland.
All in an hour weather, exercise, history.
Presidential Death
3 President's Adams, Jefferson and Monroe have died on July 4. Adams and Jefferson both in 1826, Monroe (known as 'The Last Cocked Hat') in 1831. These are respectively our 2nd, 3rd and 5th presidents.
Our 4th president James Madison ruined an even neater coincidence by dying on June 28 1836...less than a week before the 4th of July.
Our 4th president James Madison ruined an even neater coincidence by dying on June 28 1836...less than a week before the 4th of July.
Weather Journal 27 March
Yesterday we hit 70 which is 24 degrees above normal and 44 more than 2006. Today's normal high temperature is 47 and we are expected to top out at 57°. Whatever we get will be better than the all time low of 2° in 1996!
Rain looks likely this afternoon. Current radar shows a precipitation formation out in Iowa.
The forecast discussion mentions a high pressure system that will be over James Bay at the Southern end of Hudson Bay. Of interest is that the pressure of this high will be 1045 MB much a pressure not often seen. Pressure in this area is 1028 and rising.
Rain looks likely this afternoon. Current radar shows a precipitation formation out in Iowa.
The forecast discussion mentions a high pressure system that will be over James Bay at the Southern end of Hudson Bay. Of interest is that the pressure of this high will be 1045 MB much a pressure not often seen. Pressure in this area is 1028 and rising.
Monday, March 26, 2007
Weekly Poem
Travel to create memories.
Out the window is a little silver john boat safety for riverside construction. Perhaps it'll fish
out a river plopped worker.
The State Street bridge has both its lanes packed with runners.
It's the 1st of the season and being the Midwest the runners pasty legs stick out of shorts.
You see a lot in the uber city people wearing surgical masks to muzzled security dogs.
Travel simplifies can't take too many complications with you.
Out the window is a little silver john boat safety for riverside construction. Perhaps it'll fish
out a river plopped worker.
The State Street bridge has both its lanes packed with runners.
It's the 1st of the season and being the Midwest the runners pasty legs stick out of shorts.
You see a lot in the uber city people wearing surgical masks to muzzled security dogs.
Travel simplifies can't take too many complications with you.
Weather Journal 26 March
We'll definitely be into a warmer weather pattern this week with a nary a below freezing temperature expected. The weather map looks active with a cold front from the Dakotas bringing rain on Tuesday.
Yesterday's high was 76° which tied the record set in 1945. Today's record is 77 degrees, but the temperature is called to peak at 66 degrees.
Yesterday's high was 76° which tied the record set in 1945. Today's record is 77 degrees, but the temperature is called to peak at 66 degrees.
Ambulance
What an EMS-er do on vacation? Take pictures of one of Chicago's 59 ambulances! There was a fatal accident involving Chicago Fire while I was in town.
Thursday, March 22, 2007
Weather Journal 22 March
The last day has been about warm temperatures, lightning and precipiation.
Yesterday at 0700 the temperature was 33°. Then a warm front passed and every hour until 1800 the temperature increased peaking at 61 degrees. From noon to 1300 the temperature gained 5 degrees! Also during this period the barometer declined 10 MB.
Rain was also a near constant with as much .35 inches falling in an hour. For the day the total was .97 inches, meaning March is already over an inch more rainy than normal.
Especially after dark there was considerable lightning. Lightning is definitely scary and can be deadly with around 70 per year in the US killed by it. As for safety count the time from lightning to thunder. If under 30 seconds then take shelter.
It was the first summer type nite. Things were moving fast with sun here and storms there. Sudden rain squalls yet warm temps. The wind was if not exactly warm then at least neutral as far as temperature.
Rain will continue until this afternoon with a tail of thunderstorms stretching back across Lake Michigan to Chicago.
Yesterday at 0700 the temperature was 33°. Then a warm front passed and every hour until 1800 the temperature increased peaking at 61 degrees. From noon to 1300 the temperature gained 5 degrees! Also during this period the barometer declined 10 MB.
Rain was also a near constant with as much .35 inches falling in an hour. For the day the total was .97 inches, meaning March is already over an inch more rainy than normal.
Especially after dark there was considerable lightning. Lightning is definitely scary and can be deadly with around 70 per year in the US killed by it. As for safety count the time from lightning to thunder. If under 30 seconds then take shelter.
It was the first summer type nite. Things were moving fast with sun here and storms there. Sudden rain squalls yet warm temps. The wind was if not exactly warm then at least neutral as far as temperature.
Rain will continue until this afternoon with a tail of thunderstorms stretching back across Lake Michigan to Chicago.
Wednesday, March 21, 2007
Weather Journal 21 March
90% chance of rain today. Hear rain outside. OK, check mark on that forecast. Radar is heavy with precip even including some red areas which equal heavy precip. Post rain a warm front will give us temps in the 50's.
The steay rain makes you want to check out of the weather here. For instance, yesterday's low in the lower 48 was -21 at Embarrass Minn. which bills itself as 'The Cold Spot'.
Or, going to sea at 60 degrees south latitude 120 degrees east longitude- awfully near Antarctica- there will be winds of Force 8/Fresh Gale on the Beaufort scale. If you use Google Earth you fly in on water.
Back in March of 1773 Captain Cook sailed this area commenting, "Fresh gales in the pm, showers of snow and hail, the remainder mostly fair but very dark and gloomy." This point is nearest Antarctica's Wilkes Land named for another later explorer.
That's the weather in multiple aspects and dimensions it's always been around and always will be.
The steay rain makes you want to check out of the weather here. For instance, yesterday's low in the lower 48 was -21 at Embarrass Minn. which bills itself as 'The Cold Spot'.
Or, going to sea at 60 degrees south latitude 120 degrees east longitude- awfully near Antarctica- there will be winds of Force 8/Fresh Gale on the Beaufort scale. If you use Google Earth you fly in on water.
Back in March of 1773 Captain Cook sailed this area commenting, "Fresh gales in the pm, showers of snow and hail, the remainder mostly fair but very dark and gloomy." This point is nearest Antarctica's Wilkes Land named for another later explorer.
That's the weather in multiple aspects and dimensions it's always been around and always will be.
Tuesday, March 20, 2007
Weather Journal 20 March
Clear and crisp temp below freezing but blue sky to take the edge off. Should stay this way with a high steadying things and north winds holding back the temp.
Going forward the outlook for April to June shows equal chances for above, below or at the norm temperatures. Watch this space for developments!
Sunday Michigan-specifically Grand Marais- had the national low temp of -18 Fahrenheit. That's 23 degrees colder than any where's near Grand Marais, Marquette next coldest at 5 above.
Going forward the outlook for April to June shows equal chances for above, below or at the norm temperatures. Watch this space for developments!
Sunday Michigan-specifically Grand Marais- had the national low temp of -18 Fahrenheit. That's 23 degrees colder than any where's near Grand Marais, Marquette next coldest at 5 above.
From the mouth of the Chief Justice
Justice Roberts “I thought we wanted our schools to teach something, including something besides just basic elements, including character formation and not to use drugs.”
Or perhaps our schools should focus on critical thinking and give kids the ability to decide whether or not to use drugs? Could the box stretch that far? Not bloody likely!
Or perhaps our schools should focus on critical thinking and give kids the ability to decide whether or not to use drugs? Could the box stretch that far? Not bloody likely!
Teachers
Cal Thomas has some intriguing education related points.
- " Spellings cited one major reason for underperformance I had not considered. When I was in school, she noted, I was taught mostly by bright and accomplished women."
- "As opportunities for women in other professions opened up, many of the best and brightest teachers — and potential teachers — left or chose other professions because they paid more. "The teachers' unions," she said, "always negotiate the same pay raises for everybody and the superstars say 'forget this, I'm going where I will be recognized as a superstar."
Numbers
95% of Great Lakes cargo moves within the 5 Great Lakes. This means that 5 % comes from foreign sources on Salties.
$ 55 million the cost per year to move foreign cargo by truck is salties were banned.
$ 200 million annual cost of dealing with invasive species.
Does this make a persuasive case to stop salties? Anti globalization yet pro environment?
$ 55 million the cost per year to move foreign cargo by truck is salties were banned.
$ 200 million annual cost of dealing with invasive species.
Does this make a persuasive case to stop salties? Anti globalization yet pro environment?
Monday, March 19, 2007
Weekly Poem
Dogs last snow freak out.
It's ice cream season.
Pushing the season 1st hike still snowy yet sunny.
Dog lays on sweater on floor. Clings to it as if about to fall of the edge of the world.
Fast start then a headache
Watching weather v. monitoring politics. Human intervention in both just less noticeable in weather?
Your own cat shelter. So powerful is commitment.
It's ice cream season.
Pushing the season 1st hike still snowy yet sunny.
Dog lays on sweater on floor. Clings to it as if about to fall of the edge of the world.
Fast start then a headache
Watching weather v. monitoring politics. Human intervention in both just less noticeable in weather?
Your own cat shelter. So powerful is commitment.
Weather Journal 19 March
As expected precipitation as sun came up. A bit of white snow to contrast with the semi green lawn. Some dripping rain, too. Snow is already going away. Radar shows precip clearing to the east.
We'll hang below the 40's prior to things warming up from Wednesday on.
Weather thought for the day: "Nature does not carry a passport." One way of saying climate change is a most universal issue.
We'll hang below the 40's prior to things warming up from Wednesday on.
Weather thought for the day: "Nature does not carry a passport." One way of saying climate change is a most universal issue.
Sunday, March 18, 2007
Weather Journal 18 March
This morning it's back to frost. Perhaps symbolic of this is the -2° Celsius temperature. Weather is controlled by a high to the west. Tonite snow will develop to early Monday morning. This will be the 1st snow in 11 days. Won't hold up, 50's later in the week.
Saturday, March 17, 2007
Weather Journal 17 March
Decided yesterday was the time to take my 1st hike of '07. The warmer temperatures and the gone from snow to grass status of my back yard had me convined that condition would be good.
Shouldn't have extrapolated my city conditions to conditions in the woods! Never the less a good hike, but sure go the WX wrong!
For the weekend forecasters say this, "Not much weather to speak of." By Monday maybe some rain. Still the mention of precipitation never gets to even 50% so the thinking is dry.
For the now we'll continue to scoot along with temps above freezing which I am guessing will not melt snow in the woods!
Shouldn't have extrapolated my city conditions to conditions in the woods! Never the less a good hike, but sure go the WX wrong!
For the weekend forecasters say this, "Not much weather to speak of." By Monday maybe some rain. Still the mention of precipitation never gets to even 50% so the thinking is dry.
For the now we'll continue to scoot along with temps above freezing which I am guessing will not melt snow in the woods!
Poor Dears
"It makes it easy when you take tests because you don't have to write," said 12-year-old Brittany Lane.
"When you write so much, your hands start hurting," agreed Cari Campbell, 12.
Progress is stranger than fiction?
Friday, March 16, 2007
1st Hike of the Year
Still snow yet sunny.
Interesting tree- sans bark. What is it that de-barks the whole tree?
Weather Journal 16 March
Muskegon current weather is 26 degrees, barometer 1027 MB/steady, wind ENE @ 12. This pretty indicative of a weekend of steady weather. As a reminder Weather is the hour-to-hour and day-to-day state of the atmosphere: whether, at a particular time, it is rainy or sunny, warm or cold, windy or calm.
Today I'm more interested in climate the average weather over time: a locale's typical weather patterns, including frequency and intensity of storms, cold outbreaks, and heat waves. Globally this winter (defined as DEC-JA-FEB) was the warmest on record globally 1.3 degrees above norm. Michigan hooked into this trend with this winter being the 90th warmest of the 112 recorded.
Muskegon was 7.4 degrees above norm in December, 5.5 above in January but 4.9 below in February for an average of 2.6 degrees above normal for the 3 months of winter. The cold February was seen nationwide with it average 1.8 below normal.
Going forward the 30 day outlook is for more normal weather- climate wise.
Today I'm more interested in climate the average weather over time: a locale's typical weather patterns, including frequency and intensity of storms, cold outbreaks, and heat waves. Globally this winter (defined as DEC-JA-FEB) was the warmest on record globally 1.3 degrees above norm. Michigan hooked into this trend with this winter being the 90th warmest of the 112 recorded.
Muskegon was 7.4 degrees above norm in December, 5.5 above in January but 4.9 below in February for an average of 2.6 degrees above normal for the 3 months of winter. The cold February was seen nationwide with it average 1.8 below normal.
Going forward the 30 day outlook is for more normal weather- climate wise.
Thursday, March 15, 2007
Weather Journal 15 March
The many shades of mud....no actually with a temperature of 30 the mud is a bit solidified not as soupy as during previous days.
The weather map is more active but it won't mean much action around here. Snow chance is down to 20% and the regional radar is damn near 100% clear as far as Minneapolas. To the SE places like Columbus OH are receiving rain.
The recent warm weather has put paid to the Frozen Superior trip. However, Ed Shively has this to say: "But I did cross the ice all the way to Pictured Rocks. It's not the ending I wanted. But then, I'm the only person I know who ever tried. What an amazing trip."
The weather map is more active but it won't mean much action around here. Snow chance is down to 20% and the regional radar is damn near 100% clear as far as Minneapolas. To the SE places like Columbus OH are receiving rain.
The recent warm weather has put paid to the Frozen Superior trip. However, Ed Shively has this to say: "But I did cross the ice all the way to Pictured Rocks. It's not the ending I wanted. But then, I'm the only person I know who ever tried. What an amazing trip."
Wednesday, March 14, 2007
Weather Journal 14 March
The recent warming has brought an ugliness to things. We've gone from glistening new snow to grainy melting snow to yellow grass and all the shades of mud. In one week we've gone from 12 inches of snow on the ground to 3.
The warming will slow down a bit as this is the last day over 40 for the week. The oncoming cold front will bring a little thunder but precipitation guesses are below 50%. As of 1120 the precip odds are at 50% but the radar is clear.
Essentially some cooler temperatures but little else upcoming in the weather.
The warming will slow down a bit as this is the last day over 40 for the week. The oncoming cold front will bring a little thunder but precipitation guesses are below 50%. As of 1120 the precip odds are at 50% but the radar is clear.
Essentially some cooler temperatures but little else upcoming in the weather.
Tuesday, March 13, 2007
If....
If Hillary Clinton becomes President Head Band and ex President Carter passes away then there will be 4 living Presidents: 2 Bush/2 Clinton. I submit this would not be a good thing...dynasties are for Europe.
Iraq War Balance Sheet
Here's a way to measure the cost of the Iraq war: 1 day in Iraq at $259 million could have provided 22,615 college-aged students with a full year's tuition.
More of the balance sheet.
More of the balance sheet.
Weather Journal 13 March
Stretch of warm weather continues. Currently 52° which is 11 over the normal high. 60's and 70's are expected but near the lake we won't quite get this.
Starting tomorrow the niceness gets replaced by rain and snow changes although they are not over 50%.
With the Sun back we again can pay attention to the UV index which is 3 on a scale of 11. It says you should cover up, but I think we all get a mulligan for today after winter!
Starting tomorrow the niceness gets replaced by rain and snow changes although they are not over 50%.
With the Sun back we again can pay attention to the UV index which is 3 on a scale of 11. It says you should cover up, but I think we all get a mulligan for today after winter!
Monday, March 12, 2007
Weekly Poem
All WX Poem
Just tired of walking into the north wind.
New snow is a landscape make over.
Makes it bright enough to need glacier glasses.
Walking-knockin' icicles off back of foundry.
I see geese-should they be here?
February 2007- our only full month of winter.
Ice covered pierhead light still blinks green.
WX switch: from wind trying to work inside you to the sun working on heating your outside.
Just tired of walking into the north wind.
New snow is a landscape make over.
Makes it bright enough to need glacier glasses.
Walking-knockin' icicles off back of foundry.
I see geese-should they be here?
February 2007- our only full month of winter.
Ice covered pierhead light still blinks green.
WX switch: from wind trying to work inside you to the sun working on heating your outside.
Weather Journal 12 March
Today's weather is seeing a decline in pressure from 1025 at midnight down to 1018. This morning also saw 4 hours of light rain. A low is shown over Lake Superior with Marquette having a pressure of 1013.
Not to worry about this high. Here's one of it's effects: "With temperatures rising well into the 50s (high of 50 today, 55 on Tuesday) will burn off several more inches of remaining snow pack."
We continue to go from wind trying to work inside you to the sun working on heating your outside.
Not to worry about this high. Here's one of it's effects: "With temperatures rising well into the 50s (high of 50 today, 55 on Tuesday) will burn off several more inches of remaining snow pack."
We continue to go from wind trying to work inside you to the sun working on heating your outside.
Sunday, March 11, 2007
Weather Journal 11 March
Yesterday I got the feeling I was walking thru the end of winter. Got to thinking our true winter-cold, wind and snow- was from mid January to early March. Really February was our one complete, true winter month.
My dog walking leash's handle had become worn. I hadn't noticed it though as I wore gloves for the cold.
Temps in the 40 the next few days...keeping things above normal.
My dog walking leash's handle had become worn. I hadn't noticed it though as I wore gloves for the cold.
Temps in the 40 the next few days...keeping things above normal.
Saturday, March 10, 2007
Weather Journal 10 March
This quote from a NWS meteorologist: "You're starting to lose some of your snow cover (in Muskegon), but you've got 14 inches on the ground. It's not going to go away fast." For now true enough the back yard still has snow.
Have we had a real winter? According to WOODTV since mid January we've had 57.4 inches of snow, since 1 February it's been 5.6 degrees colder than normal, and we've had at least 4 inches of snow on the ground since January 15th. So, for around two months yes we've lived winter.
Fog is a sign of weather change saw some last nite and it occurred again this morning. Besides this it should be a quiet warm weather weekend with essentially a blank weather map to the west.
The warm weather is hindering the Frozen Superior Crossing: "I explained how the warm weather was messing with me. I told her that I was trying to follow the shore line but was being forced inland due to the lack of ice.
Have we had a real winter? According to WOODTV since mid January we've had 57.4 inches of snow, since 1 February it's been 5.6 degrees colder than normal, and we've had at least 4 inches of snow on the ground since January 15th. So, for around two months yes we've lived winter.
Fog is a sign of weather change saw some last nite and it occurred again this morning. Besides this it should be a quiet warm weather weekend with essentially a blank weather map to the west.
The warm weather is hindering the Frozen Superior Crossing: "I explained how the warm weather was messing with me. I told her that I was trying to follow the shore line but was being forced inland due to the lack of ice.
Friday, March 9, 2007
Weather Journal 9 March
Climate is essentially a historical concept. It's what we expect based on past weather for a given day. For 9 March Muskegon has these expectations: low of 23, high of 40. We're supposed to get up to 38, while last nite there was a low of 21 degrees so the weather which can be thought of as what we actually get is abnormal for this period.
A cold front to the west will come thru tonite bringing some rain. But it's pretty much a misnomer as the low is project at just 33 degrees.
To the north Edward Shively is off on a weather dependant project. It is the 'first frozen crossing of Lake Superior'.
He's been out a month walking east to west for the purpose of promoting his educational software. Currently he's approaching Marquette. This U.P. city will also have 40 degree temperatures upcoming which can't be good for ice.
A cold front to the west will come thru tonite bringing some rain. But it's pretty much a misnomer as the low is project at just 33 degrees.
To the north Edward Shively is off on a weather dependant project. It is the 'first frozen crossing of Lake Superior'.
He's been out a month walking east to west for the purpose of promoting his educational software. Currently he's approaching Marquette. This U.P. city will also have 40 degree temperatures upcoming which can't be good for ice.
File under Miracle?
Went to the Doctor this morning. My 9 AM appt. actually occured on time. Done by 0945. The best doctor's appointment ever!
Thursday, March 8, 2007
Idol Anti Rock
Last year Idol voters couldn't even see rocker Chris to the finals. This year they have voted off Sundance in favor of nancy boy Sanjayah and no hair no talent soft Phil.
Just remember the less edge the better!
Just remember the less edge the better!
Hard Case Crime Available
Current Hard Case titles
- Kiss Her Goodbye Scottish Noir for $ 1.50
- Robbie's Wife Stay with is for the ending plot twist $ 4.00
- Top of the Heap A Cool & Lam mystery $ 2.40
- A Touch of Death Orson Welles once tried to make a movie of it $ 3.45
Michigan Budget
Michigan is in a budget crisis, a turning point etc. Governor Granholm has proposed the dread tax increase. Per usual the GOP opposes this.
In general I favor some tax increases. Keeping things fact based look at the graph below. State revenue is not keeping up. No business or person could keep things going on a basis such as below. I think the facts show that just to keep things as is we need to raise revenue and tax increases are a fact based necessity regardless of your ideology.
In general I favor some tax increases. Keeping things fact based look at the graph below. State revenue is not keeping up. No business or person could keep things going on a basis such as below. I think the facts show that just to keep things as is we need to raise revenue and tax increases are a fact based necessity regardless of your ideology.
An Idea
Here it is: unless you have graduated from high school or obatained a GED you may not be paid more than minimum wage regardless of job.*
This would be a direct way of making education matter!
*There would be certain exemptions for special needs individuals.
This would be a direct way of making education matter!
*There would be certain exemptions for special needs individuals.
Weather Journal 8 March
What we have here is a warming trend. Yesterday's high was 27, today's is predicted to be 30 and then up to 42 and 45.
The map is clear with a high encircling us and a steady barometer.
This all adds up to quiet weather with temperatures warmer than they have been but actually just near normal for this time of year.
1515 The warming is occuring with temps near 30. Along with it is full overcast which means no glacier glasses today.
The map is clear with a high encircling us and a steady barometer.
This all adds up to quiet weather with temperatures warmer than they have been but actually just near normal for this time of year.
1515 The warming is occuring with temps near 30. Along with it is full overcast which means no glacier glasses today.
Wednesday, March 7, 2007
Nice Haiku
winter funeral ~
a stray dog
joins the crowd
--Narayanan Raghunathan
http://tinywords.com/haiku/2007/03/06
Well, I live across from a cemetery and I have dogs. Do see funerals even in the winter. Haven't seen one of my boys stray into a funeral though.
a stray dog
joins the crowd
--Narayanan Raghunathan
http://tinywords.com/haiku
Well, I live across from a cemetery and I have dogs. Do see funerals even in the winter. Haven't seen one of my boys stray into a funeral though.
Weather Journal 7 March
We ended up with 2.2 inches of snow falling. That was right around the norm. However, White Cloud got 6 inches and Harrison in Clare county got 7. Both of these are to the NE.
Today should be a pretty benign day with little or no snow and temperatures getting up near 30 as opposed to yesterday's 17 degree high.
Real nice compared to the 'Great Snow of 1717'
It's quite sunny and bright with snow as reflector. Heard someone saying that this would be a good day for glacier glasses and further that they are probably not made. On the contrary they are still a current item.
Today should be a pretty benign day with little or no snow and temperatures getting up near 30 as opposed to yesterday's 17 degree high.
Real nice compared to the 'Great Snow of 1717'
It's quite sunny and bright with snow as reflector. Heard someone saying that this would be a good day for glacier glasses and further that they are probably not made. On the contrary they are still a current item.
Tuesday, March 6, 2007
Weather Journal 6 March
From 1900 today we have a Snow Advisory 3-5 inches. The advisory actually warns about things such as travel difficulties, limited visibility and snow covered roads. All courtesy of an Alberta Clipper being hauled down to us by the Jet Stream
As of 0745 baro=1038 and rising. By 1315 it was down to 1036 and on a falling trend.
I'd expect snow this afternoon.
& by 1830 it's is for sure snowing. Light SE wind and cold. The new snow has established itself on the landscape.
As of 0745 baro=1038 and rising. By 1315 it was down to 1036 and on a falling trend.
I'd expect snow this afternoon.
& by 1830 it's is for sure snowing. Light SE wind and cold. The new snow has established itself on the landscape.
Info Generation
According to a recent study 161 billion gigabytes which is 161 exabytes is generated each year. That equates to 12 stacks of books that go from Earth to Sun. There isn't enough storage space to keep all of this, so good thing the delete key is prominent!
Monday, March 5, 2007
Weather Journal 5 March
20 degrees with a baro of 1028 MB as of 1530 eastern. Tired of walking into the chill north wind (actually NNW) at 21 with gusts to 30.
Baro is rising and it is largely clear, perhaps leading to some of the cold- no clouds to keep us warm. High pressure to the north is correctly termed 'Arctic'.
Finally keep in mind wave height forecasts are for 'ice free areas'.
Baro is rising and it is largely clear, perhaps leading to some of the cold- no clouds to keep us warm. High pressure to the north is correctly termed 'Arctic'.
Finally keep in mind wave height forecasts are for 'ice free areas'.
Weekly Poem
What is it that connects you to your knowledge?
Love?
For me observing weather: be it back pain from shoveling hefty snow or oddly seeing twigs
scattered on snow. Connects me to change.
Work?
I gain a sense of achievement: clinicals are kaput!
Water?
Like a winter rain forest of snow melting off trees.
Gratitude?
It's not 59° thermometer is in the sun. Still walking w/ wind in a clear area soft snow can be kicked
away.
TV?
Knife and multi tool currently stagnant as signs of adventure and improvisation.
Time to think of melting out of stagnation.
Love?
For me observing weather: be it back pain from shoveling hefty snow or oddly seeing twigs
scattered on snow. Connects me to change.
Work?
I gain a sense of achievement: clinicals are kaput!
Water?
Like a winter rain forest of snow melting off trees.
Gratitude?
It's not 59° thermometer is in the sun. Still walking w/ wind in a clear area soft snow can be kicked
away.
TV?
Knife and multi tool currently stagnant as signs of adventure and improvisation.
Time to think of melting out of stagnation.
Sunday, March 4, 2007
A Bump for Bill
Good press for Bill Richardson. The piece mentions that Senators running for President are 0-40 since the election of JFK.
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