May is on its Way!
Monday, April 30, 2007
NOWCAST - As April rolls out later tonight and May sneaks in under the cover of darkness, clouds and rain will blanket the region as well. Cooler temperatures will dominate the scene with snow falling in all the higher ski areas by Wednesday. Could be clap of thunder and small hail anywhere. This unsettled pattern will remain the rest of the week. At least we had a good weekend weather wise for the end of April despite the periods of clouds that moved inland at times.
OUTCAST - Boy there has certainly be a myriad of varied weather events this past week around the country. Very severe in some areas ranging from dry winds and roaring wildfires, to devastating tornadoes and floods. Late spring snows too. In my little corner of the world here in the Pacific Northwest, all has been rather calm with nothing to write home about.
Gray skies . . .read here
In case you missed it, the "other" global warming video that the "left" says isn't "right". Watch here.
The other day when the skies were blue, the sun was shining and the birds were singing, I decided to get some gas in my little truck and I had to take a deep breath when the pump ended at $50.00. There was a large motor home next to me and I just had to take a peek after he finished just so I wouldn't drive away under a gray cloud or something. His gas bill to fill that large fish tank was $325.00. I can drive for about two weeks on a tank and I bet that guy in the motor home has to fill up at each stateline he crosses at least. Fun comes at a price.
Peace be with you all.
-- posted by Pat Timm @ 8:30 PM,
It's Friday But Not The 13th!
Thursday, April 26, 2007
NOWCAST - Hey, Friday's coming up in just a few hours TGIF for most of you and just another day in the hay for some of us. Eat your hearts out. Fair weather should reign on Friday rather than the real rain. Could be a sprinkle but I think we'll luck out and enjoy 65-70 degree temperatures. The weekend should hang together for a decent spell before May Day rolls in with what looks like more clouds and showers.OUTCAST - Congratulations to the Weather Channel with its 25th anniversary on May 2. If you would like to read more about the bash, click here.
According to NOAA, Solar Cycle number 24 will begin soon and run for the next few years. It will be curious to see what affects this has on our current global warming issues. Things may indeed settle down a bit as this cycle is not predicted to be as severe as the last one. For all you want to know about this hot spot, click here.
Trashy radar pictures on the horizon. Read here.
"At present the warmistas are insistent that failure to accept their view that catastrophe is imminent is heresy even though these prognostications rely on a process little more reliable than reading the entrails of a goat." Another's Blog.
TV Weatherman in hot water over his views on Global warming. Read here.
Yeah for weather spotters!
I told you climate goes in cycles. The warm side of the house is redoing their math. Read Here.
You'll notice the KOIN TV banner from their web site has a new face, well not so new to local viewers but new to this station. Bruce Sussman joined the team this week replacing ousted Jeff Baskin. I watched his first show last evening at 11 pm. He did a very well done job and after his stint Jeff and Kelly welcomed him and at that very moment a HUGE fly landed in front of him on the desk. Kelly made a comment and picked up a wad of papers and hit it. Killed it dead right on camera. Sussman said, "Well we have carnage on the set. I better watch out." After a few ramblings from Kelly and Jeff, Sussman said we need cleanup on aisle five. It was a kicker. I hope they show it again. Talk about down to earth and character. I really enjoyed the relaxed unrehearsed moments. I guess this is one fly in the ointment that did good. Sussman is a breath of fresh air for KOIN and should weather this newscast well. Welcome Bruce to KOIN!
-- posted by Pat Timm @ 8:11 PM,
Fair Weather on The Horizon
Wednesday, April 25, 2007NOWCAST - After the few dribbles of rain yesterday, it appears like fair weather will appear for Oregon and SW Washington as high pressure builds over us. A funnel cloud was reported at 5:20 pm Tuesday 5 miles WNW of Everett. Any rain that falls the next day or two will be up towards Puget Sound and BC. Highs will be above seasonal normals Thursday through Sunday. A nice way to end the month of April I would say.
OUTCAST - The office of the Washington State Climatologist is still on its way to be an official office of the government. SB6001 passed the Senate but several sections of the bill were eliminated by the House, partially establishing the state climate office. Funding was passed for 2007-2009 allowing the office to run at its present level however.
Weather Outlook from the OWSC -"The Climate Prediction Center's 1-month outlook for May indicates a slightly increased probability for above normal temperatures and equal chance conditions for precipitation. Similarly, the 3-month outlook for May-June-July suggest equal chances of above, below or normal temperatures and precipitation for Washington. In the tropical Pacific, sea surface temperatures have been consistent with ENSO neutral conditions and may transition to La Nina conditions in the next 3 months based on the current observed atmospheric trends and as predicted by a few models. However, most models suggest ENSO neutral conditions will prevail for the remainder of the year. With the current spread of the forecasts and the typically low forecast skill of ENSO in the spring, there is considerable uncertainty as to whether or not La Nina may develop and therefore, not much emphasis should be placed on the current ENSO forecasts. Historically, ENSO forecasts issued in the summer and fall have been much more accurate than those issued in the Spring. For other seasonal outlooks, including local temperature outlooks, see http://climate.washington.edu/outlook.html
Western mountain snow packs dwindling early - Read Here
Should Sheryl Crow eat crow for global warming hype? Read Here.
Latest Gallup Poll on Global warming video, "Devil in the details?"
Take a hike . . .literally. Read here.
US Government to cough up big bucks (that US means you and me!). Read Here
Heads Up - The week of May 6-12 is Severe Weather Awareness Week in the Pacific Northwest, including the states of Idaho, Oregon and Washington.
-- posted by Pat Timm @ 3:00 PM,
Three Weeks Down, One To Go!
Monday, April 23, 2007NOWCAST - Another shot of those April Showers Tuesday then the rest of the week and into the weekend looks like fair and mostly dry weather. Highs will rebound Wednesday and run 65-70 degrees all week. Perhaps close to 80 over the weekend! All in all, not much to write home about.
OUTCAST - And the global warming beat goes on and on. You by now heard of Sheryl Crow's suggestion to help save our forest and reduce greenhouse gases. Only use ONE sheet of toilet paper when using the bathroom. Ha! She was quoted as saying, "Although my ideas are in the earliest stages of development, they are, in my mind, worth investigating. One of my favorites is in the area of forest conservation which we heavily rely on for oxygen. I propose a limitation be put on how many squares of toilet paper can be used in any one sitting. Now, I don't want to rob any law-abiding American of his or her God-given rights, but I think we are an industrious enough people that we can make it work with only one square per restroom visit, except, of course, on those pesky occasions where 2 to 3 could be required. When presenting this idea to my younger brother, who's judgment I trust implicitly, he proposed taking it one step further. I believe his quote was, "how bout just washing the one square out."
I won't even begin to comment on this as I think it speaks for itself. I know after this remark today all kinds of bathroom humor are flying off the walls. It just goes to show you that some of these liberals are full of something. Now the price of TP will go up because some politician will launch some new TP tax. Soak up the sun while it is still free. Oops, I made a three-ply remark!
After all the snow and cold recently in new York, the past few days have been sunny and warm and the NWS issued a Red Flag warning on Monday. One extreme to the other!
Moving right along, Celebrating Earth Day - Fight Global Warming the PC Way with Oscar Gore
New Light on Global Warming? Read Here
Thanks to Oscar Gore, kids fear global warming, have nightmares and anxiety. Read Here
Nice weather outline here.
Governor says it is time to 'get serious' - Read Here
The pig is out - Read Here
Global Warming Myth? ABC presents a special 20/20 report, "Myths, Lies and Downright Stupidity" on a special edition of "20/20" Friday, May 4th at 10 p.m. EDT Read Here
Inconvenient Truth or Convenient Truth? Watch the movie here.
-- posted by Pat Timm @ 6:44 PM,
Weekend Looks . . .Cool and Damp!
Thursday, April 19, 2007NOWCAST - Friday looks warm and dry before another cold trough of low pressure moves in for the weekend and of course warming and drying will arrive on Monday! Highs Friday will be a bit above normal, well into the 60's and again next Monday if all goes as planned. No funnel clouds reported today as things settled won a bit. There were scattered showers mainly over the mountains. Hey, did you see the fresh snow on Silver Star and the foothills east of Clark County? Yes, snow fell down to about 2,000 feet Tuesday and Wednesday.
OUTCAST - Day 30 for Oscar Gore and still no commitment. Read here
A Skeptics Guide to Debunk Global Warming. Read here
Want to know your family carbon footprint? Try out the US Senate's website from the majority side of the floor. Calculator
Mine was in the low range, 14.1. Interesting while there you can read both the majority and minority committee on the Environment and Public Works. Read here
The Climate Prediction Center says, The pattern of anomalous sea surface temperatures during March 2007 was consistent with neutral conditions in the tropical Pacific, with average to slightly below-average temperatures . . . these atmospheric and oceanic conditions are consistent with a trend towards a Pacific cold (La Nina) episode. So we went from an El Nino event during the fall and winter months to now, La Nina. Seems like we have one or another. The question remains, are these caused by global warming? From what I can find on the NOAA website, they say more study is needed and a new satellite to be launched in 2009 will help. Stay tuned!
IF YOU think the weather is unpredictable, consider the weathermen. Read HereSpace Weather affects Earth Weather. Read here
Global Warming May Limit Hurricane Activity. What now? Read HereTough for us climate skeptics heh? Read Here
Last but not least. Read Here
-- posted by Pat Timm @ 5:05 PM,
Wet and Wild April
Wednesday, April 18, 2007
For lo, the winter is past, the rain is over and gone; the flowers appear on the earth; the time of the singing of birds is come, and the voice of the turtle is heard in our land; The fig tree putteth forth her green figs, and vines with the tender grape give a good smell. Arise, my love, my fair one, and come away. -Song of Solomon II, v. 11 &12
NOWCAST - Several of those April showers were pretty heavy Tuesday and Wednesday accompanied with scattered hail and thunder. A few rainbows were seen and also funnel clouds. One was reported near Battle Ground/Venersborg area on Tuesday. This is the result of very cold air aloft. Plenty of fresh snow on Silver Star today. Things will settle down a bit Thursday with still a few showers about and Friday may be dry. Then chance of showers over the weekend. Things will stay rather cool to about normal for this time of the year.
OUTCAST - Thirty pounds chunks of falling ice and 156-mph winds were the work hazards of Mount Washington weather observers who toughed out Monday's storm at the summit. Read more
The past says abrupt climate change in our future . . . read more
It is all in the grapes . . .read more
Heavy Weather atop Mt. Washington . . . read more
Tillamook - Land of sea breeze and Tillamook cheese . . . and funnel clouds! This picture (courtesy of Tillamook Library) was taken Tuesday from HWY 101 in Tillamook indicating the cold air aloft. We call these cold core funnel clouds. Had it touched the ground it would have been a tornado or over the ocean, a water spout.Beginning of the End? Read more
Yeah, just blame the United States for the woes of global warming, why not? . . . read and weep here
-- posted by Pat Timm @ 6:32 PM,
Those April Showers Keep on Coming!
Saturday, April 14, 2007
This week continues to look unsettled and April-like with cold air aloft dominating the skies producing more showers and a good chance of thunderstorms and hail showers later this week. The Washington and Oregon Cascades will receive more snow this week especially the higher elevations. So expect a dry day Sunday and part of Monday then more showers and cool, unsettled weather all week. Highs seasonal with sunshine otherwise with clouds way below normal.
OUTCAST - Did you know according to the New Mexico State Engineer that in just 15 minutes, more water flows down the Columbia River in Oregon than flows in the entire state of New Mexico in one year? Think about that the next time the rain is running down your back.
Today is my birthday and I am glad the sun was shining at least for a while. It was warm with the sun and quite chilly when those puffy gray/white clouds moved overhead. But that is to be expected in April.
I had an e-mail the other day from Crystal who maintains a web site that tracks global severe weather and other related events,. She says, "I have a website you might like - Global Disaster Watch. I track volcanoes, quakes, freak waves, climate change, etc. In watching all these events, I have come to the conclusion, like yourself, that climate change occurs in natural cycles. But what do you think is the cause of these cycles - I know you said the sun, but what changes its output? Do you think it is something about the area of space we cycle in? I have seen astronomy articles that give tantalizing hints of this but can't find anything that actually states it. Are you aware of any?" I sure haven't but it is an interesting take for sure. So much we do not know about things outside our little space that affects the planet. I'll keep my eyes peeled for anything related to this thought. Thanks Crystal for sharing!
Laurie David, left, and Sheryl Crow will travel in a hybrid bus to the stops on their "Stop Global Warming College
Tour." David, producer of the documentary "An Inconvenient Truth," and Crow, rock singer believe that by doing a stint of concerts bringing the message to the people will help stop global warming. David says, "If people leave this event remembering just one thing, I hope it would be that the problem is urgent and we can solve it" Solve it? I doubt that? Adapt to climate change perhaps, but stop it?Huge Weekend storm brewing? More snows are in the offing back east. Cold weather dominates much of the Nation. Read Here.
Weird Weather Woman?
-- posted by Pat Timm @ 3:27 PM,
And The Beat Goes On
Tuesday, April 10, 2007
I mentioned in Monday's posting that snow fell all the way down to Texas. Here are some bluebonnets with snow on it in Temple, Texas. Got to love it.NOWCAST - Tuesday turned out to be not too bad of a day weatherwise with partly sunny skies and only a few widely scattered showers, mainly over the mountains and foothills. Highs were very close to normal, upper 50's to 60 degrees. The wind did have a little bite to it, chilly. Wednesday will be a repeat but with an increased chance of rain and then the same for Thursday and Friday before more rain moves in on the weekend. Seasonal temperatures and chilly at night tonight with lows dipping into the 30's.
OUTCAST - A tip of the hat to Vancouver resident and local weather geek Steve Pierce for digging up these images of the December 14, 2006 wind storm. Thanks Steve!
http://www1.ncdc.noaa.gov/pub/data/images/nwstorms-200612-loop-small.gif
http://www1.ncdc.noaa.gov/pub/data/images/extratrop-pacus-20061215-g11ir.jpg
http://www1.ncdc.noaa.gov/pub/data/images/extratrop-pacus-20061214-n17rgb.jpg
I especially like the last one showing the visible satellite photo. Awesome power!
Boring Weathercast? Click here.
Over Five Feet of Snow in Five Days in Michigan! What an Easter Weekend to remember!
PAINESDALE, MI: 64.5"*
PHOENIX FARMS, MI: 57.0"
MARQUETTE, MI: 48.5 "
ROCKLAND, MI: 43.7"*
MUNISING, MI: 39.5"
ATLANTIC MINE, MI: 38.0"
GRAND MARAIS, MI: 37.5"
MOHAWK, MI: 36.6"
PUBLIC INFORMATION STATEMENT
WASHINGTON PRECIPITATION SUMMARY
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
...WASHINGTON PRECIPITATION SUMMARY FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH...
MARCH PRECIPITATION WAS NORMAL TO MUCH ABOVE NORMAL FOR THE WEST SIDE
AND MUCH BELOW NORMAL FOR THE EAST SIDE OF WASHINGTON. FOR WESTERN
WASHINGTON...THE PERCENTAGE OF NORMAL PRECIPITATION RANGED FROM 102
FOR THE OLYMPICS TO 178 FOR THE COAST. THE GREATEST AMOUNT OF
PRECIPITATION RECORDED AT CLIMATE STATIONS FOR THE FOOTHILLS AND
MOUNTAINS...COASTS...AND INTERIOR LOWLANDS WAS 22.36 INCHES AT
FORKS...25.37 INCHES AT CLEARWATER...AND 11.27 INCHES AT ELMA
RESPECTIVELY.
FOR EASTERN WASHINGTON...THE PERCENTAGE OF NORMAL PRECIPITATION RANGED
FROM 28 FOR THE OKANOGAN REGION TO 88 FOR THE PALOUSE AND BLUE
MOUNTAIN REGION. THE GREATEST AMOUNT OF PRECIPITATION RECORDED AT
CLIMATE STATIONS FOR THE MOUNTAINS AND LOWLANDS WAS 1.86 INCHES AT
PLAIN AND 2.13 INCHES AT WHITMAN MISSION IN THE CENTRAL BASIN
RESPECTIVELY.
THE OUTLOOK FOR APRIL AND BEYOND...THE NEXT TWO WEEKS WILL SEE SHOWERS
OVER THE STATE RESULTING IN ABOVE NORMAL PRECIPITATION. THE OUTLOOK
FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL IS FOR EQUAL CHANCES OF BELOW...ABOVE...OR
NORMAL PRECIPITATION. THE OUTLOOK FOR THE PERIOD APRIL THROUGH JUNE
IS ALSO FOR EQUAL CHANCES OF BELOW...ABOVE...OR NORMAL PRECIPITATION.
THE TABLE BELOW GIVES PRECIPITATION FIGURES AS A PERCENT OF NORMAL FOR
REGIONS OF WASHINGTON. THE CURRENT WATER YEAR BEGAN 1 OCTOBER 2006
AND ENDS 30 SEPTEMBER 2007.
MAR WATER YEAR PAST 3 PAST 12
2007 TO DATE MONTHS MONTHS
WESTERN WASHINGTON
COAST 178 131 115 107
OLYMPICS 102 123 86 100
NORTHWEST INTERIOR 159 136 127 112
PUGET SOUND LOWLANDS 118 136 94 113
SOUTHWEST INTERIOR 123 137 107 115
WEST FOOTHILLS CASCADES 162 133 114 112
CASCADES 173 134 116 113
EASTERN WASHINGTON
EAST SLOPES CASCADES 63 133 73 119
OKANOGAN 28 77 39 85
CENTRAL BASIN 78 107 73 110
NORTHEAST 73 108 69 100
PALOUSE AND BLUE MOUNTAINS 88 114 95 102
THE TABLE BELOW EXPRESSES PRECIPITATION IN INCHES AND AS A PERCENT OF
NORMAL FOR A VARIETY OF LOCATIONS AROUND THE STATE. OCCASIONALLY
MISSING DATA AT A SITE ARE ESTIMATED USING OBSERVED DATA FROM
SURROUNDING STATIONS.
MAR 2007 WATER YEAR TO DATE PAST 12 MONTHS
INCHES PCT INCHES PCT INCHES PCT
QUILLAYUTE 23.23 212 92.44 121 109.05 107
HOQUIAM 12.87 178 63.32 121 72.29 105
BELLINGHAM 5.56 185 32.47 139 41.68 120
SEATTLE 4.42 118 38.50 139 46.07 124
OLYMPIA 7.06 133 49.71 127 56.57 111
LONGVIEW 5.71 123 45.22 126 57.29 116
CONCRETE 9.75 141 56.94 107 70.33 99
SNOQUALMIE FALLS 10.03 162 53.92 122 70.69 115
GLENOMA* 9.29 164 57.29 127 68.22 112
DIABLO DAM 15.32 215 76.51 124 87.57 111
STAMPEDE PASS 10.98 149 79.60 129 94.38 112
PARADISE* 22.23 173 116.50 126 138.56 116
WINTHROP 0.36 34 12.03 119 18.12 120
STEHEKIN* 1.80 63 36.06 120 40.43 112
LEAVENWORTH 1.45 69 26.70 130 33.23 133
MOUNT ADAMS* 2.92 63 40.61 114 48.05 111
WENATCHEE 0.15 23 8.34 132 11.05 121
YAKIMA 0.12 17 5.23 93 7.94 96
COULEE DAM 0.47 48 4.91 77 10.10 91
LIND* 0.81 78 6.57 103 10.94 110
REPUBLIC 0.64 48 9.96 118 16.45 98
SPOKANE 1.00 65 11.16 107 17.63 106
PULLMAN 1.55 77 13.31 97 19.74 94
DAYTON* 1.78 88 13.96 108 20.02 103
* ESTIMATED
-- posted by Pat Timm @ 6:27 PM,
More April Showers!
Monday, April 09, 2007NOWCAST - As far as the forecast went for the Easter weekend, we will just plain forget that one. Well, we needed the rain anyways so no complaining! For once we are just about "normal" for the month reversing the drier trend of the past couple of months. Several hail showers were reported around the area today and snow fell down below pass levels in the Cascades. The rest of the week remains unsettled with partly to mostly cloudy skies and a chance of rain showers. However, computer models are keeping the bulk of the moisture to our south but I wouldn't place any bets on that so check the latest forecast before venturing out.
OUTCAST - So much for rapid global warming, snow fell over the Easter weekend from the Great Lakes to Texas with flurries reported in Dallas Easter morning. It is the fifth snowiest April in some parts of Ohio near Cleveland and the coldest April weather in other parts of the area in the past 25 years.
Our 80 degree highs last Friday set a record and I saw the first yellow jacket of the season. The warm sunshine must have woken up this queen bee. I also later on in the evening got five nasty mosquito bites on my legs. Something tells me it is gonna be a bad years for these pests. The frogs are sure singing nightly at a swamp near you. I never mind because I wear ear plugs, croak away fellows.
Forecaster Blasts Gore on Global Warming - Dr. William Gray said in an interview with the AP, "He is one of these guys that preaches the end of the world type of things. I think he is doing a disservice and he doesn't know what he is talking about." Read here.
Another Rebuttal to the UK documentary - Christopher Merchant gives a 45 minute lecture about his thoughts on the film and tries to debunk the film. However, he has some holes in his statements that others would disagree on. And so the see-saw mud slinging, yo-yo tossing goes on. After a while folks will get tired of this and hopefully we can all move on. The weather and climate will evolve as it will. Regardless.
"The weather on the surface of the Earth is just the fallout of the clashing of the air masses above." - Pat Timm
Topsy Turvy weather becoming the norm? Read Here.
MIT Expert says, "What me worry?" Read Here.
And, read the whole report here. A VERY GOOD READ!
Planting new forests could make global warming worse. Read here.
-- posted by Pat Timm @ 8:28 PM,
Fair Weather, of Course!
Thursday, April 05, 2007
NOWCAST - Fair weather through the weekend with highs close to 80 degrees Friday in the 70's Saturday and 60's Sunday. Very small chance of any showers over the weekend at this point. Simply put: fair and warm. Our average high is only 58 degrees so temperatures will be some 20 degrees above average for some. Enjoy!
OUTCAST - As promised earlier, here are some rainfall reports from your friends and neighbors around the region for March. Vancouver Pearson field measured 3.01 inches and I recorded 3.28 inches here in north Salmon Creek; Dan Hein, north Camas, 6.95 inches;
El Nino hands off baton to La Nina - Read Here.
-- posted by Pat Timm @ 4:35 PM,
80 Degrees Friday?
Wednesday, April 04, 2007
Electrifying aurora over an electrical substation, photo by an Lameer, Porjus, Lapland, Sweden - April 2, 2007NOWCAST - A nearly perfect week so far for Clark County Spring Break with no measurable rain in the bucket so far this month. Thursday and Friday will see highs into the 70's and if we get a quick burst of east winds Friday 80 degrees is not out of the question! The Easter weekend looks like a few more clouds but only a small chance of showers at this point. Cooler with highs in the 60's. Enjoy!
OUTCAST - The same guys that were predicting a very active hurricane last year are once again predicting a very active season this year which starts in a couple of months. They blame an unexpected El Nino that kept things relatively quiet in the US last year. Read here.
A solar wind stream hit Earth on March 31-April 2 which triggered high latitude geomagnetic solar storms. For more photos of this recent event click here.
Judge's ruling demonstrates danger of Oscar Gore's global warming campaign. Read here.
BBQ Tax- In some counties of England, tax authority's are considering a carbon tax on outdoor BBQ's due to their emission of pollutants that cause global warming. They will hire helicopters to fly over communities (burning jet fuel and contributing to the mess themselves) to check on unauthorized BBQ's. I tell you, this isn't funny and just wait, if the environmentalists and the politicians have their way, you will be taxed to death. Now, take a deep breath while you can before they tax the air you breathe (out).
I did my thing to help ease the climate change. In observance of Arbor Day this week, I planted an eight foot tree in my front yard today. Thank you very much.
Kind of funny don't you think that Mars is heating up the same as Earth. It began at the same time and during a similar period, it had the same temperature rise as Earth. Interesting, very interesting. Read here.
Global warming happens, but is it catastrophic? Read here.
Virginia "state climatologist" skeptic of global warming and governor who appointed him as such and now lawmakers say the governor had no authority to do so and for him to quit using that title in fear others will think his views are that of the state. Here we go again and again. Read here.
-- posted by Pat Timm @ 9:07 PM,
Cold But Few Records Broken
Tuesday, April 03, 2007
RECORD EVENT REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PORTLAND OREGON
215 PM PDT TUE APR 3 2007
...A FEW DAILY RECORD LOW TEMPERATURES WERE BROKEN OR TIED THIS
MORNING FOR APRIL 3...
.SYNOPSIS...LIGHT WINDS AND CLEAR SKIES HELPED COOL THE AREA DOWN TO
RECORD LOW TEMPERATURES. MANY LOCATIONS CAME WITHIN A FEW DEGREES
OF BREAKING OR TIEING THEIR OLD RECORDS THOUGH THESE TWO STATIONS
WERE THE ONLY ONES THAT MADE IT.VANCOUVER DIPPED TO 28 DEGREES, SHORT
TWO DEGREES OF TYING THE OLD RECORD. WARMER FOR THURSDAY AND FRIDAY
WITH HIGHS FRIDAY IN THE 70'S.
LOCATION NEW RECORD PREVIOUS RECORD PREVIOUS RECORD DATE
===================================================================
HILLSBORO 27 28 1965
ASTORIA 30(TIED) 30 1967
-- posted by Pat Timm @ 2:19 PM,
NWS Predicts a Cold Night! Record Breaking?
Monday, April 02, 2007
PUBLIC INFORMATION STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PORTLAND OR
1230 PM PDT MON APR 2 2007
...NEAR RECORD COLD TEMPERATURES EXPECTED TONIGHT...
A VERY COOL AIR MASS SETTLED OVER THE REGION THIS PAST WEEKEND.
HOWEVER THE COLDEST NIGHT WILL LIKELY BE TONIGHT...AS SKIES CLEAR
AND WINDS BECOME LIGHT AND VARIABLE.
TEMPERATURES WILL DROP TO FREEZING ACROSS MUCH OF THE REGION BETWEEN
2 AND 3 AM TUESDAY. IF YOU HAVE TEMPERATURE SENSITIVE PLANTS OR
VEGETATION...THE TIME IS NOW TO PROVIDE PROTECTION FROM THE
ANTICIPATED FREEZING AIR.
HOW CLOSE WILL TONIGHTS LOWS BE TO THE RECORDS? FOLLOWING ARE THE
RECORDS FOR VARIOUS LOCATIONS...
FORECAST AVG CURRENT RECORD ALL-TIME LOWEST
LOCATION LOW TONIGHT LOW TUES LOW TEMP APRIL TEMP
=================================================================
ASTORIA 30 40 30 IN 1967 29 IN 1955,1968
SEASIDE 29 40 29 IN 1935 24 IN 1975
TILLAMOOK 31 38 26 IN 1970 23 IN 1980
NEWPORT 35 40 29 IN 1896 23 IN 1987
PORTLAND ARPT 31 40 30 IN 1964 29 IN 1955
PORTLAND DWTN 33 42 35 IN 1999 30 IN 2006
HILLSBORO 27 39 28 IN 1965 20 IN 1933
TROUTDALE 31 40 30 IN 1971 29 IN 1952
MCMINNVILLE 29 37 28 IN 1999 24 IN 1931
SALEM 28 38 24 IN 1935 23 IN 1968
EUGENE 27 38 30 IN 2001 25 IN 1936
HOOD RIVER 26 36 26 IN 1972 23 IN 1918
VANCOUVER 28 39 26 IN 1896
-- posted by Pat Timm @ 9:31 PM,
April Showers Bring May Flowers
NOWCAST - As skies clear tonight overnight lows will be in the 20's in the outlying areas and freezing in other city locations. A hard freeze just about everywhere. A few scattered snow showers fell at the higher Clark County locations Monday and 1-2 inches of snow fell early this morning around Everett thanks to the PSCZ. Tuesday will see slowly rising temperatures into the 60's with some clouds late in the day and a risk of showers early Wednesday. Other than that mostly dry all week. Click side panel for the latest forecast. I'll report some local March rainfall reports later in the week so stay tuned!
OUTCAST - There has sure been a lot of severe weather this past week around the nation with numerous severe tornadoes, drenching rains, and cold thunderstorms. It looks like a very active season for thunderstorms and tornadoes with over 50 fatalities already.
Judge OKs global warming suit against government- This is the most bizarre thing I have heard of lately. A federal judge cited Oscar Gore's film as evidence of man caused global warming and has allowed a lawsuit against the US Government. Better watch out folks, it has only begun. Read Here.
The latest release from the IPCC junket will show that in 25 years or so, by 2030 the entire snow and ice will be gone from the Himalayas. Give me a break. Do you know what would have to occur to make this happen? It is over the hill folks.
Global Warming and droughts and famine - No worry folks, the answer will to be to eat more leaf protein and insects in our diets. Yep, no problem so don't worry about it. Read this.
Remember the acid rain episode we went through decades ago? Alpine firs growing for centuries high in the Sierras were dying from the fallout and experts said they would be extinct before the end of the 20th century. Well, I understand they are still surviving along the timberline and appear to be doing quite well. We survived that round and the so called cool down forecast back in the 60's and 70's. And guess what? We will survive global warming as well. Can anyone really predict the world climate decades from now? Better get the weather forecast down first. Do your thing to be a good steward of the planet but don't let the environmentalists and left wing liberals scare you. Yes, there is a price to pay for polluting, but there is a price to pay for spreading extremism, scare tactics, and speculation as well.
John Travolta mentioned that global warming is a great concern but he said recently on a tour overseas discussing the issue, "I may not be the best person to ask as I fly jets." He said that perhaps the solution is outer space and dome cities on other planets. The photo here shows two of his five planes parked at his home in Florida. It must be tough John. He carries a lot of weight in what he says due to his high profile and popularity. Must be his large carbon footprint.
-- posted by Pat Timm @ 3:18 PM,
