"If liberty means anything at all, it means the right to tell people what they do not want to hear." Orwell
Weather: Conditions on the ground- Variable
It looks like we are going to come out of the recent weather funk and have a decent weekend. Temperatures in the 60's with no rain seen. A high pressure dome will drop from the north and warm us up. Rain doesn't come up again until Monday.
So, who is a weather obsessive?
Climate: Weather expectations
The last 3 days in April that have been below normal have all been just 1 degrees below norm.
Climate Change- the effects of greenhouse gases the lens we view thru.
Can you trust the weatherman? You (who) astonish me. People don't vote the environment.
"Global warming is all you're going to hear about the rest of your lives." Will Steger.
Friday, April 27, 2007
Thursday, April 26, 2007
Weather Journal 26 April
"If liberty means anything at all, it means the right to tell people what they do not want to hear." Orwell
Weather: Conditions on the ground- Variable
Yesterday we had 100% chance of precip, today 90%. Yesterday we received .19 inches of rain, today so far .18. Judging by forecast and radar expect this to continue. May get into thunderstorms later.
Climate: Weather expectations
We've had 8 days in a row of above normal temperatures, but April is still 1.6 degrees cooler than normal. Only 3 CDD's so far.
Climate Change- the effects of greenhouse gases the lens we view thru.
Murdock chimes in. This glacier is dying. Interfacing with politics.
"Global warming is all you're going to hear about the rest of your lives." Will Steger.
Weather: Conditions on the ground- Variable
Yesterday we had 100% chance of precip, today 90%. Yesterday we received .19 inches of rain, today so far .18. Judging by forecast and radar expect this to continue. May get into thunderstorms later.
Climate: Weather expectations
We've had 8 days in a row of above normal temperatures, but April is still 1.6 degrees cooler than normal. Only 3 CDD's so far.
Climate Change- the effects of greenhouse gases the lens we view thru.
Murdock chimes in. This glacier is dying. Interfacing with politics.
"Global warming is all you're going to hear about the rest of your lives." Will Steger.
Wednesday, April 25, 2007
Weather Journal 25 March
"If liberty means anything at all, it means the right to tell people what they do not want to hear." Orwell
Weather: Conditions on the ground- Variable
We've already got a tenth of an inch of rain and it looks to continue to mid day. Don't think it will get up even near half an inch. We look to go on about a 3 day roll of rain with precip all over the tier of states ranging from Iowa to Louisiana.
Here's a good way to look for weather windows. Judging by this I could camp tonite....if I have transport.
Climate: Weather expectations
A just measurable .01 inches of rain fell. Adirondacks are experiencing dry conditions, too.
Climate Change- the effects of greenhouse gases the lens we view thru.
Greenland has a new island- Warming Island. McCain follow up. A Governor and a Mayor make changes re. climate change. Instead of national security interdependent environmental security.
"Global warming is all you're going to hear about the rest of your lives." Will Steger.
Weather: Conditions on the ground- Variable
We've already got a tenth of an inch of rain and it looks to continue to mid day. Don't think it will get up even near half an inch. We look to go on about a 3 day roll of rain with precip all over the tier of states ranging from Iowa to Louisiana.
Here's a good way to look for weather windows. Judging by this I could camp tonite....if I have transport.
Climate: Weather expectations
A just measurable .01 inches of rain fell. Adirondacks are experiencing dry conditions, too.
Climate Change- the effects of greenhouse gases the lens we view thru.
Greenland has a new island- Warming Island. McCain follow up. A Governor and a Mayor make changes re. climate change. Instead of national security interdependent environmental security.
"Global warming is all you're going to hear about the rest of your lives." Will Steger.
Tuesday, April 24, 2007
Weather Journal 24 April
"If liberty means anything at all, it means the right to tell people what they do not want to hear." Orwell
Weather: Conditions on the ground- Variable
Looking to do some camping. So the whole idea of rain showers is of interest. For the now it looks like there isn't rain forecast until tomorrow nite so- camp on! Thanks Canadian high pressure!
Climate: Weather expectations
Rain-wise April is already above normal having seen 2.98 inches fall which is .77 inches above normal. We did receive .03 inches yesterday, not much output considering the ominous skies.
Climate Change- the effects of greenhouse gases the lens we view thru.
McCain: global warming a multi faceted threat
"Global warming is all you're going to hear about the rest of your lives." Will Steger.
Weather: Conditions on the ground- Variable
Looking to do some camping. So the whole idea of rain showers is of interest. For the now it looks like there isn't rain forecast until tomorrow nite so- camp on! Thanks Canadian high pressure!
Climate: Weather expectations
Rain-wise April is already above normal having seen 2.98 inches fall which is .77 inches above normal. We did receive .03 inches yesterday, not much output considering the ominous skies.
Climate Change- the effects of greenhouse gases the lens we view thru.
McCain: global warming a multi faceted threat
"Global warming is all you're going to hear about the rest of your lives." Will Steger.
Sunday, April 22, 2007
Weather Journal 22 April
"If liberty means anything at all, it means the right to tell people what they do not want to hear." Orwell
Weather: Conditions on the ground- Variable
One glory day remains. High is forecast at 73 clouds are not expected. The tonite and Monday the possibility of rain exists.
Climate: Weather expectations
Yesterday's Michigan high was 75° in Benton Harbor and Cadillac.
Climate Change- the effects of greenhouse gases the lens we view thru.
The level headed folks from Consumer Report have a site to help you make greener choices.
"Global warming is all you're going to hear about the rest of your lives." Will Steger.
Weather: Conditions on the ground- Variable
One glory day remains. High is forecast at 73 clouds are not expected. The tonite and Monday the possibility of rain exists.
Climate: Weather expectations
Yesterday's Michigan high was 75° in Benton Harbor and Cadillac.
Climate Change- the effects of greenhouse gases the lens we view thru.
The level headed folks from Consumer Report have a site to help you make greener choices.
"Global warming is all you're going to hear about the rest of your lives." Will Steger.
Saturday, April 21, 2007
Weather Journal 21 April
"If liberty means anything at all, it means the right to tell people what they do not want to hear." Orwell
Weather: Conditions on the ground- Variable
Actually today shouldn't be all that variable. Blue, clear skies, temps rising to the 60's with low humidity. A great day for a lot of things including, dare I say, yard work. Same Sunday but warmer
Climate: Weather expectations
By 1 degree at the 0555 reading the low was below norm- 39 instead of 40 degrees. High should be 8 to 10 above norm making up for the 1 degree miss.
Climate Change- the effects of greenhouse gases the lens we view thru.
Climate change maybe affecting agriculture in Australia. Disneyland's trains go bio diesel. Ride For Climate is off today in advance of Earth Day
"Global warming is all you're going to hear about the rest of your lives." Will Steger.
Weather: Conditions on the ground- Variable
Actually today shouldn't be all that variable. Blue, clear skies, temps rising to the 60's with low humidity. A great day for a lot of things including, dare I say, yard work. Same Sunday but warmer
Climate: Weather expectations
By 1 degree at the 0555 reading the low was below norm- 39 instead of 40 degrees. High should be 8 to 10 above norm making up for the 1 degree miss.
Climate Change- the effects of greenhouse gases the lens we view thru.
Climate change maybe affecting agriculture in Australia. Disneyland's trains go bio diesel. Ride For Climate is off today in advance of Earth Day
"Global warming is all you're going to hear about the rest of your lives." Will Steger.
Friday, April 20, 2007
Weather Journal 20 April
"If liberty means anything at all, it means the right to tell people what they do not want to hear." Orwell
Weather: Conditions on the ground- Variable
The forecast shows the smiling sun for 2 days in a row! With a benign almost blank looking weather map I'd expect another couple of nice days.
Heck live it up the word cloud does not appear in the forecast until Sunday!
Climate: Weather expectations
With a high of 67 and a low of 38 we finally had a day of above average temperatures. The first one since the 3rd of the month!
Climate Change- the effects of greenhouse gases the lens we view thru.
The Euro Star train is going carbon neutral. Since the train goes under the English Channel it could be the world's 1st carbon neutral subterranean train?
"Global warming is all you're going to hear about the rest of your lives." Will Steger.
Weather: Conditions on the ground- Variable
The forecast shows the smiling sun for 2 days in a row! With a benign almost blank looking weather map I'd expect another couple of nice days.
Heck live it up the word cloud does not appear in the forecast until Sunday!
Climate: Weather expectations
With a high of 67 and a low of 38 we finally had a day of above average temperatures. The first one since the 3rd of the month!
Climate Change- the effects of greenhouse gases the lens we view thru.
The Euro Star train is going carbon neutral. Since the train goes under the English Channel it could be the world's 1st carbon neutral subterranean train?
"Global warming is all you're going to hear about the rest of your lives." Will Steger.
Thursday, April 19, 2007
We have to expect Victims
I watch a show on weapons. A rifle can shoot over a mile. Bullet hits target a human victim is
not mentioned.
Campus shooting where there are many too many victims.
200 million guns in America.
Military funeral procession-another victim-hometown soldier- Who would have thought I'd be planning my husband's funeral?-we can't imagine victims.
Bombings overseas shootings at home.
Where is the rage acquired?
Text messages of doom.
All demonstrations that contrary to the show weapons are not victimless!
American flags wave. Out of sadness or support? Victory or Victim? Politicians say we waste lives
in Iraq then retract. Isn't your first answer supposed to be correct?
Americans kill each other 10 times more often than our soldiers die in Iraq.
Until we expect victims we will continue to have victims.
not mentioned.
Campus shooting where there are many too many victims.
200 million guns in America.
Military funeral procession-another victim-hometown soldier- Who would have thought I'd be planning my husband's funeral?-we can't imagine victims.
Bombings overseas shootings at home.
Where is the rage acquired?
Text messages of doom.
All demonstrations that contrary to the show weapons are not victimless!
American flags wave. Out of sadness or support? Victory or Victim? Politicians say we waste lives
in Iraq then retract. Isn't your first answer supposed to be correct?
Americans kill each other 10 times more often than our soldiers die in Iraq.
Until we expect victims we will continue to have victims.
Weather Journal 19 April
"If liberty means anything at all, it means the right to tell people what they do not want to hear." Orwell
Weather: Conditions on the ground- Variable
The above image explains why the sailors in Valencia Spain have had no racing all week. Look at the closeness of the pressure readings! A 1 or 2 MB difference does not produce rain.
Climate: Weather expectations
Also in regard to Valencia climate. In April the temp averages about 59 degrees, by August this will go up nearly 20 degrees to 76!
Climate Change- the effects of greenhouse gases the lens we view thru.
Another blow to the ethanol bubble, it could add to pollution levels and affect public health
"Global warming is all you're going to hear about the rest of your lives." Will Steger.
Weather: Conditions on the ground- Variable
The above image explains why the sailors in Valencia Spain have had no racing all week. Look at the closeness of the pressure readings! A 1 or 2 MB difference does not produce rain.
Climate: Weather expectations
Also in regard to Valencia climate. In April the temp averages about 59 degrees, by August this will go up nearly 20 degrees to 76!
Climate Change- the effects of greenhouse gases the lens we view thru.
Another blow to the ethanol bubble, it could add to pollution levels and affect public health
"Global warming is all you're going to hear about the rest of your lives." Will Steger.
Wednesday, April 18, 2007
Weather Journal 18 April
"If liberty means anything at all, it means the right to tell people what they do not want to hear." Orwell
Weather: Conditions on the ground- Variable
Lately I've been under the weather. Not to worry things have been trending up with the magical 50 degree mark reached 3 days in a row! Things will roll warm and cloudy for a few days.
Climate: Weather expectations
Despite the above 50 highs 5 days of below freezing lows have kept the average temperature below par.
Climate Change- the effects of greenhouse gases the lens we view thru.
UN Security Council takes on climate change and gets hung up. 'Twas noted that President Yoweri Museveni of Uganda, whose economy depends on hydro power from a reservoir depleted by drought, had called climate change “an act of aggression by the rich against the poor.”
"Global warming is all you're going to hear about the rest of your lives." Will Steger.
Weather: Conditions on the ground- Variable
Lately I've been under the weather. Not to worry things have been trending up with the magical 50 degree mark reached 3 days in a row! Things will roll warm and cloudy for a few days.
Climate: Weather expectations
Despite the above 50 highs 5 days of below freezing lows have kept the average temperature below par.
Climate Change- the effects of greenhouse gases the lens we view thru.
UN Security Council takes on climate change and gets hung up. 'Twas noted that President Yoweri Museveni of Uganda, whose economy depends on hydro power from a reservoir depleted by drought, had called climate change “an act of aggression by the rich against the poor.”
"Global warming is all you're going to hear about the rest of your lives." Will Steger.
Friday, April 13, 2007
Weather Journal 13 April
"If liberty means anything at all, it means the right to tell people what they do not want to hear." Orwell
Weather: Conditions on the ground- Variable
At least it's sunny today. It's still 36 which seems like the popular temperature of late. The magical mythical 50 degree mark has now been put back to Tuesday. Continued dreary, cloudy and cold about sums it up.
Climate: Weather expectations
After another 1.7 inches of snow we are now at 13.7 inches for the month. This is considerably over the norm of 2.7 inches and also in excess of March's 11.3 inches. Also, to date we have had no days considered to be clear.
Climate Change- the effects of greenhouse gases the lens we view thru.
A report looks at carbon emissions by state in detail. Maryland is the only state to decrease carbon emissions and only by 0.4%. Michigan is up by 4% during the 1990-2004 period. Michigan's output peaked in 1999 and has largely declined since then. I take this to be as much economic as anything done environmentally.
The next portion of the UN Climate change report will urge a re-framing from an environmental issue to an economic one.
"Global warming is all you're going to hear about the rest of your lives." Will Steger.
Weather: Conditions on the ground- Variable
At least it's sunny today. It's still 36 which seems like the popular temperature of late. The magical mythical 50 degree mark has now been put back to Tuesday. Continued dreary, cloudy and cold about sums it up.
Climate: Weather expectations
After another 1.7 inches of snow we are now at 13.7 inches for the month. This is considerably over the norm of 2.7 inches and also in excess of March's 11.3 inches. Also, to date we have had no days considered to be clear.
Climate Change- the effects of greenhouse gases the lens we view thru.
A report looks at carbon emissions by state in detail. Maryland is the only state to decrease carbon emissions and only by 0.4%. Michigan is up by 4% during the 1990-2004 period. Michigan's output peaked in 1999 and has largely declined since then. I take this to be as much economic as anything done environmentally.
The next portion of the UN Climate change report will urge a re-framing from an environmental issue to an economic one.
"Global warming is all you're going to hear about the rest of your lives." Will Steger.
Thursday, April 12, 2007
Idol Thoughts
Most might think that the metro sexual craze/trend is over. Not going by American Idol. Metro sexuals Phil and Sanjayah stay on while hot Haley and rocker Gena have been booted off.
Scandalous!
Scandalous!
Weather Journal 12 April
"If liberty means anything at all, it means the right to tell people what they do not want to hear." Orwell
Weather: Conditions on the ground- Variable
Judging by my thermometer it is only 2 degrees colder than yesterday. The other differences are that we received 5 inches of snow and over a half inch of rain.
There maybe more snow but there is not supposed to be any accumulation. Temperatures will be below normal- ie below 50- thru the weekend.
Climate: Weather expectations
The 5.1 inches of snow was a record well exceeding the previous mark of 2.3 inches in 1944
Climate Change- the effects of greenhouse gases the lens we view thru.
Laurie David character on Curb Your Enthusiasm and important activist. Now we have ideas about curbing greenhouse gases come the mechanics and politics. Of the harmful gasses New York city emits 1% of the United States total.
"Global warming is all you're going to hear about the rest of your lives." Will Steger.
Weather: Conditions on the ground- Variable
Judging by my thermometer it is only 2 degrees colder than yesterday. The other differences are that we received 5 inches of snow and over a half inch of rain.
There maybe more snow but there is not supposed to be any accumulation. Temperatures will be below normal- ie below 50- thru the weekend.
Climate: Weather expectations
The 5.1 inches of snow was a record well exceeding the previous mark of 2.3 inches in 1944
Climate Change- the effects of greenhouse gases the lens we view thru.
Laurie David character on Curb Your Enthusiasm and important activist. Now we have ideas about curbing greenhouse gases come the mechanics and politics. Of the harmful gasses New York city emits 1% of the United States total.
"Global warming is all you're going to hear about the rest of your lives." Will Steger.
Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Weather Journal 11 April
Weather: Conditions on the groud- Variable
My feeling about the current weather are probably summed up in this word: anxious. Upon rising this morning I saw a temp of 36 degrees. Hey above freezing, this got me feeling good.
Then in my inbox came a notice of a winter weather advisory. The radar has a glob of snow around us. The furnace is still on. Maybe some frustration, too!
We're expecting 3-5 inches, heavy winds, white outs etc. Wind is already at 22 knots. Enough! So the good weather momentum I was feeling is now stalled.
Climate: Weather expectations
Adding insult 1 year ago a record of 73 degrees was set.
Climate Change- the effects of greenhouse gases the lenes we view thru.
Kerry and Gingrich debate climate change- admitting to existence quibbling over the next step.
One of the current globabl warming countres is that actually the sun is warming and therefore is the cause. As Paul Abrams points out if the sun is warming then reducing greenhouse gases so this extra heat can escape is key. Action needs to happen to avoid long term economic hurt as it is already occuring in a part of India.
My feeling about the current weather are probably summed up in this word: anxious. Upon rising this morning I saw a temp of 36 degrees. Hey above freezing, this got me feeling good.
Then in my inbox came a notice of a winter weather advisory. The radar has a glob of snow around us. The furnace is still on. Maybe some frustration, too!
We're expecting 3-5 inches, heavy winds, white outs etc. Wind is already at 22 knots. Enough! So the good weather momentum I was feeling is now stalled.
Climate: Weather expectations
Adding insult 1 year ago a record of 73 degrees was set.
Climate Change- the effects of greenhouse gases the lenes we view thru.
Kerry and Gingrich debate climate change- admitting to existence quibbling over the next step.
One of the current globabl warming countres is that actually the sun is warming and therefore is the cause. As Paul Abrams points out if the sun is warming then reducing greenhouse gases so this extra heat can escape is key. Action needs to happen to avoid long term economic hurt as it is already occuring in a part of India.
Tuesday, April 10, 2007
Weekly Poem
A homeless close to home.
On a day dark and rainy conditions are so that you can see opposing traffic lights well.
Stuck in yet puncturing an unoccupied life raft to get on with it.
Likely in a moving environment wind in charge snow moving across water being blown off top of waves.
An inexplicable Eskimo winter tracks in the snow again- denial no shoveling needed.
Why can't I buy just 2 spuds!
Get away from the gathering the headache moves off.
Napping with the luxury to wake in stages.
On a day dark and rainy conditions are so that you can see opposing traffic lights well.
Stuck in yet puncturing an unoccupied life raft to get on with it.
Likely in a moving environment wind in charge snow moving across water being blown off top of waves.
An inexplicable Eskimo winter tracks in the snow again- denial no shoveling needed.
Why can't I buy just 2 spuds!
Get away from the gathering the headache moves off.
Napping with the luxury to wake in stages.
Weather Journal 10 April
Just when I thought spring was going to re-start, the sun had more or less come out, temperature was 40, I had to read the forecast. It goes like this: snow, snow 2-3 inches, snow after midnight. Going to have to hold out until Friday for 50's. And that will only get us to normal highs.
While we live thru variable weather the climate continues to change and we can see it in everday activities. From The Economist: Farmers will plant most corn since 1944 due to ethanol demand. But, planting trees in snowy areas may enhance global warming.
Climbers can documentt global warming changes.
Lake Superior which has a reputation as a cold lake is warming faster than the surrounding land.
While we live thru variable weather the climate continues to change and we can see it in everday activities. From The Economist: Farmers will plant most corn since 1944 due to ethanol demand. But, planting trees in snowy areas may enhance global warming.
Climbers can documentt global warming changes.
Lake Superior which has a reputation as a cold lake is warming faster than the surrounding land.
Monday, April 9, 2007
Weather Journal 9 April
It's below freezing now and will inch above to slightly above that magic mark. We may get some snow, but it will be "uneventful." Later in the week a high will come from the north and a low from the south to finally break this cold spell. Until then, dress accordingly.
Sunday, April 8, 2007
Weather Journal 8 April
Today it's about temperatures. Our current reading of 30 degrees is far from abnormal for the US. There are readings in the 30's in places like New Mexico- 38 in Albuquerque, 30 at Brady Texas and Alabama which has a 30 degree spot in Alexander City.
Coldest of all is Crane Lake MN at 0 with Needles California warmest at 97.
For us the 30's will be as good as it gets until Tuesday. This afternoon we may even get Sun as an Easter nature treat.
As per usual when it comes to truth telling due to some interventions by the US and China yesterday's climate change impact report comes up a bit short. The US got a section stating that there will need to be reduction in greenhouse gases omitted. As one commentator said this puts the US in a position of enabling at the least, denial at the worst.
Today's closing comes from Orwell, "If liberty means anything at all, it means the right to tell people what they do not want to hear." Preface to Animal Farm (1946)
Coldest of all is Crane Lake MN at 0 with Needles California warmest at 97.
For us the 30's will be as good as it gets until Tuesday. This afternoon we may even get Sun as an Easter nature treat.
As per usual when it comes to truth telling due to some interventions by the US and China yesterday's climate change impact report comes up a bit short. The US got a section stating that there will need to be reduction in greenhouse gases omitted. As one commentator said this puts the US in a position of enabling at the least, denial at the worst.
Today's closing comes from Orwell, "If liberty means anything at all, it means the right to tell people what they do not want to hear." Preface to Animal Farm (1946)
Saturday, April 7, 2007
Ideas=Not Important
From the Politico: " the diminishing importance of ideas and accomplishment in the race for the White House."
This in regrads to GOP candidate Tommy Thompson .
This in regrads to GOP candidate Tommy Thompson .
Weather Journal 7 April
I feel like I am writing a snow report for a ski lodge. Overnite another inch of fresh powder, with a one inch base now...
In addition to snow we also are having good 'ole freezing fog. This would be, "A fog the droplets of which freeze upon contact with exposed objects and form a coating of rime and/or glaze."
With an expected high of 28° this should be the low point for temps with a relative upswing set to take us up to 40-at least. & from the could be worse file- 1° at Ely Minn.
"We’re no longer arm-waving with models. This is empirical information on the ground." MARTIN PARRY, This is a quote from an author of the latest climate change report by a UN scientific panel.
For instance we are in an area that has seen temperatures increase up to 1.8 degrees Fahrenheit since 1970. Also, our area has seen several physical system changes such as in hydrology.
The impact that climate change will have is myriad and includes these: "the increased frequency of cardio-respiratory diseases due to higher concentrations of ground level ozone related to climate change." In North America due to more frequent and intense heat waves, "The growing number of the elderly population is most at risk."
Based on this we have some Senators ahead of the curve via looking at climate change as a national security issue. The UN Security Council is taking a similar approach.
It's as if we now will live with the day to day variation of our weather, in the context of climate thru the proven lens of climate change.
In addition to snow we also are having good 'ole freezing fog. This would be, "A fog the droplets of which freeze upon contact with exposed objects and form a coating of rime and/or glaze."
With an expected high of 28° this should be the low point for temps with a relative upswing set to take us up to 40-at least. & from the could be worse file- 1° at Ely Minn.
"We’re no longer arm-waving with models. This is empirical information on the ground." MARTIN PARRY, This is a quote from an author of the latest climate change report by a UN scientific panel.
For instance we are in an area that has seen temperatures increase up to 1.8 degrees Fahrenheit since 1970. Also, our area has seen several physical system changes such as in hydrology.
The impact that climate change will have is myriad and includes these: "the increased frequency of cardio-respiratory diseases due to higher concentrations of ground level ozone related to climate change." In North America due to more frequent and intense heat waves, "The growing number of the elderly population is most at risk."
Based on this we have some Senators ahead of the curve via looking at climate change as a national security issue. The UN Security Council is taking a similar approach.
It's as if we now will live with the day to day variation of our weather, in the context of climate thru the proven lens of climate change.
Friday, April 6, 2007
Weather Journal 6 April
So we've received 1.5 inches of snow, have an inch on the ground & it's currently 25 degrees. As always it could be worse.
Maine has declared a state of emergency and over 200,000 people are without power. Marquette has a new record for snowfall in April- 24 inches! On Lake Superior Stannard Rock sustained winds near 50 MPH and still has 35 knots winds this morning. The snow is expected to continue along with 20 foot waves!
Climate wise this snowfall season is the 11th snowiest on record for Marquette. 5 of the 15 snowiest seasons have come since 2000.
For today and Saturday our weather will be all about lake affect snow. The biggest total mentioned is 4 inches expected tonite and into Saturday.
All in all, Easter sleigh bells perhaps?
Maine has declared a state of emergency and over 200,000 people are without power. Marquette has a new record for snowfall in April- 24 inches! On Lake Superior Stannard Rock sustained winds near 50 MPH and still has 35 knots winds this morning. The snow is expected to continue along with 20 foot waves!
Climate wise this snowfall season is the 11th snowiest on record for Marquette. 5 of the 15 snowiest seasons have come since 2000.
For today and Saturday our weather will be all about lake affect snow. The biggest total mentioned is 4 inches expected tonite and into Saturday.
All in all, Easter sleigh bells perhaps?
Thursday, April 5, 2007
Weather Journal 5 April
If there is 'indian summer' then we must currently be experiencing 'eskimo winter'. Snow covers the ground, wind chill is again relevant (@ 10°) and it will continue ("another 'shot of cold air friday')
In March the last below freezing reading was 30 degrees on the 21st. Yesterday's low was 24 and today has not yet been above 25 degrees. It does look like we will miss the record low of 15° in 1982.
The wind continues to exert its force. In the cemetery across the street I saw several large limbs blown off trees. On the lake a gale warming is in affect until this afternoon.
Not just terrestrial weather also Space weather makes the news with it's affects on GPS which even includes affects on the banking system while Florida is running out of sand and gaining knowledge on climate change.
In March the last below freezing reading was 30 degrees on the 21st. Yesterday's low was 24 and today has not yet been above 25 degrees. It does look like we will miss the record low of 15° in 1982.
The wind continues to exert its force. In the cemetery across the street I saw several large limbs blown off trees. On the lake a gale warming is in affect until this afternoon.
Not just terrestrial weather also Space weather makes the news with it's affects on GPS which even includes affects on the banking system while Florida is running out of sand and gaining knowledge on climate change.
Wednesday, April 4, 2007
Idol Thoughts
Quick perceptions of the contestants:
Lakisha 4.4- Continues to impress not as much with me. The Big Voice
Melinda 4-4- Current leader I'd say The Professional voice
Sanjayah 4-4- Sign of national doom? The metrosexual popular with teenagers
Phil 4-4- Will he finally go ?Getting the military vote?
Haley 4-4- Selling her body, this is a singing gig not a pageant. Great legs boring singer
Blake 4-4- An ok week. Unique but is he good?
Gina 4-4- She sat down and sang pretty. Rocker with edge
Jordin4-4- Too loud this week. Doesn't register
Chris R4-4- Another one who could go this week. Go away Timberlake lite
My top 2 is Melinda and Gina although I'd expect voters would go Lakisha and Melinda.
Lakisha 4.4- Continues to impress not as much with me. The Big Voice
Melinda 4-4- Current leader I'd say The Professional voice
Sanjayah 4-4- Sign of national doom? The metrosexual popular with teenagers
Phil 4-4- Will he finally go ?Getting the military vote?
Haley 4-4- Selling her body, this is a singing gig not a pageant. Great legs boring singer
Blake 4-4- An ok week. Unique but is he good?
Gina 4-4- She sat down and sang pretty. Rocker with edge
Jordin4-4- Too loud this week. Doesn't register
Chris R4-4- Another one who could go this week. Go away Timberlake lite
My top 2 is Melinda and Gina although I'd expect voters would go Lakisha and Melinda.
Tigers/Caps Roster Notes
From Tigers game notes on their 25 man roster: 2 new players Jose Mesa and Gary Sheffield who both played in Leyland's 1st World Series as a Manager. Leyland is 26Th in Manager wins, but the Tigers are the only team he has a winning record with.
Whitecaps youngest player is Gorkys Hernandez born 09/07/87. Tallest Player is 6 foot 7 inch pitcher Brett Jensen. Lightest player are 2 players at 165 lbs.
Whitecaps youngest player is Gorkys Hernandez born 09/07/87. Tallest Player is 6 foot 7 inch pitcher Brett Jensen. Lightest player are 2 players at 165 lbs.
Weather Journal 4 April
Here we've got wind roaring thru the trees, windows rattling and a dusting of snow on our wooden deck. That translates into number of 30 degrees with a 35 WNW wind with gusts to 40.
On the national map there's a tight looking low centered over Lake Huron. The barometer bottomed at 1003 MB and is now up to 1007.
We are also under a wind advisory. This aims to tell people that winds of 30 to 45 MPH are expected and that driving maybe difficult.
Going forward today 1-3 inches of snow is expected. It will be much worse to the north with a blizzard warning for Marquette.
While all this is going on I'll be looking for a copy of the new Time magazine and it's list of 51 things we can do.
On the national map there's a tight looking low centered over Lake Huron. The barometer bottomed at 1003 MB and is now up to 1007.
We are also under a wind advisory. This aims to tell people that winds of 30 to 45 MPH are expected and that driving maybe difficult.
Going forward today 1-3 inches of snow is expected. It will be much worse to the north with a blizzard warning for Marquette.
While all this is going on I'll be looking for a copy of the new Time magazine and it's list of 51 things we can do.
Tuesday, April 3, 2007
Weekly Poem
No matter the mode not a straight line day rather crooked courses.
Maybe set off by Martha Stewart the nails, TV the chalk board?
Hiking h20 bottle looped on finger.
Powerful wind thru tree tops.
Mark Work Gospel.
On the verge of rather than being shorts season.
Spring sun has power to warm thru overcast.
Need to look beyond computer predictions and be guided by what I see out the window.
Maybe set off by Martha Stewart the nails, TV the chalk board?
Hiking h20 bottle looped on finger.
Powerful wind thru tree tops.
Mark Work Gospel.
On the verge of rather than being shorts season.
Spring sun has power to warm thru overcast.
Need to look beyond computer predictions and be guided by what I see out the window.
Weather Journal 3 April
Rain is the story here, the main weather reality. Coming down so hard cars on the highway were down to 45 due to visibility. It's been raining since 0300 and the last 12 hours have seen nearly an inch drop down.
Due to rain and darkness combination this morning you could see the traffic lights better than usual.
For the now it looks like most of the rain has passed. Lake Michigan looks clear with the next batch of rain still in Illinois.
It'll be cooling and perhaps snowing but not as low as the 18 degrees at Burns Ore where the daily low is usually in the 30's and there hasn't been a murder since 2001!
Meanwhile carbon dioxide is now a pollutant thanks to John Paul Stevens and could help this case along.
Global warming and rising sea levels will affect coastal residents, and there could be global warming caused wars.
As with most bad things warming affects will roll down hill.
Why the beat of global warming? "Global warming is all you're going to hear about the rest of your lives." Will Steger.
Due to rain and darkness combination this morning you could see the traffic lights better than usual.
For the now it looks like most of the rain has passed. Lake Michigan looks clear with the next batch of rain still in Illinois.
It'll be cooling and perhaps snowing but not as low as the 18 degrees at Burns Ore where the daily low is usually in the 30's and there hasn't been a murder since 2001!
Meanwhile carbon dioxide is now a pollutant thanks to John Paul Stevens and could help this case along.
Global warming and rising sea levels will affect coastal residents, and there could be global warming caused wars.
As with most bad things warming affects will roll down hill.
Why the beat of global warming? "Global warming is all you're going to hear about the rest of your lives." Will Steger.
Monday, April 2, 2007
Weather Journal 2 April
Take a day like tommorow is forecast to be. People will look at the expected high of 32 degrees and say what global warming. True this would be around 17° below the normal high.
Doing some reading on global warming and climate change and I've already got something of a retort for this. With day to day weather there is a lot of signal to noise ie days of lower than normal temperatures.
Then there are things like permafrost soil at or below freezing for two or more years. If something like permafrost is warming as it is then this is strong and more linear evidence of climate change. Also as the permafrost heats up it releases stored green house type gasses. The permafrost is a steadier state and shows global warming more clearly than does our more variable weather.
Essentially if you decide to take steps to cut back carbon emissions you are battling things like warming perma frost.
Doing some reading on global warming and climate change and I've already got something of a retort for this. With day to day weather there is a lot of signal to noise ie days of lower than normal temperatures.
Then there are things like permafrost soil at or below freezing for two or more years. If something like permafrost is warming as it is then this is strong and more linear evidence of climate change. Also as the permafrost heats up it releases stored green house type gasses. The permafrost is a steadier state and shows global warming more clearly than does our more variable weather.
Essentially if you decide to take steps to cut back carbon emissions you are battling things like warming perma frost.
Sunday, April 1, 2007
Weather Journal 1 April
Despite high rain chances Muskegon has not even received .25 inches of rain this weekend. Instead we've had some big winds. At the pierheads winds have been up to 20 knots.
Forecasts are forward looking and I'm sure some analysis of accuracy is done, but you don't see it often.
Feel kind of let down by the forecasts, but maybe I have to look past my monitor and out the window!
Forecasts are forward looking and I'm sure some analysis of accuracy is done, but you don't see it often.
Feel kind of let down by the forecasts, but maybe I have to look past my monitor and out the window!
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