Tom

Regarding the bolded, the blocking HP's in the Spring time that deliver easterly Flow off the cold lakes....oh ya, I definitely remember how that can be dreadful. Meantime, enjoy the warm weekend and I'm pretty certain you'll do good...or...will @OttumwaSnomow steal your storms??? My gut says your both going to end up doing well.

Smack Dab in the grow zone regions of the Heartland of our Great Nation...perfect!

It's interesting to see that some of the outlets are even suggesting...dare I say, "Global Cooling"...although, this eruption isn't as big as some in the past but you never know what the future may present. https://www.cnn.com/2024/04/23/climate/indonesia-volcano-eruption-weather-impact/index.html

The diff in temp up there can be as high as 30F compared to the valley in the summer...and yes...its quite enjoyable up there in the summer with the smell of the fresh pine!

Yes, it sure does...the avg 100F+ degree days are between 100-110 days if I remember correctly. This will be my 1st official summer here in the PHX valley, however, I may be doing some traveling so maybe I won't spend as much time in the valley during the peak Heat season.

PHX torched yesterday and it sure did feel HOT...it hit 102F at 2:04pm...I was at the pool earlier in the day around Noon and it felt like a day in late May or early June. some ppl were complaining but I embraced it and didn't mind the Heat at all. Looking forward to the cool down coming later this week into the weekend.

We just barely hit 100F late yesterday afternoon (4:43pm) ...1st Hundo of the year...avg is May 2nd, iirc. Carbon copy today. Happy freaking Monday!

@Clinton the storm pattern targeting the West this week and then into the Plains really reminds me of the LRC's most noteworthy system (s). The 0z GFS from last night showed a run what has resembled a "Fujiwhara Effect" as there are multiple troughs digging into the SW region/Cali. I remember vividly these troughs delivering tremendous mountain Snows & Rain across Cali and the 4 corners. As you opined, a big ticket Multi-day Severe Wx is certainly on deck...I foresee this continuing well into MAY and even early JUN.

Happy Sunday all! Not much going on here in the Valley of the Sun, albeit, we are certainly living up to it's famed name! Nothing but sunshine and pristine blue skies. It's both remarkable and admiring how nature can deliver days upon days of clear skies out here. I'm looking out my patio deck window as the sun has just risen here (5:50am) and the winds are calm along with a very comfy 64F temp. Could we hit 100F today? It'll be a close one...after this mini Heat Wave, temps are to head BN for later in the week/weekend. Not a bad Spring 10-day forecast.

You've done pretty well as has @OttumwaSnomow and this mornings rain is just adding to that theme today. I fully anticipate this pattern to persist well into MAY which could be too much of a good thing? Hope it doesn't get TOO wet for the planting season.

It appears that the majority of the U.S. Cornbelt region will be blessed with a lot of moisture as we close out April. @Clinton you should finally fill up that watering hole of yours! After looking at the overnight radar loops, our KC peeps did fairly well I'd say...#trainingstorms https://mesonet.agron.iastate.edu/current/mcview.phtml?prod=ictrad&java=script&mode=archive&frames=75&interval=10&year=2024&month=4&day=17&hour=22&minute=5

ENH Risk smack dab where the Eclipse tracked over S IL...actually, it more or less has a Slight risk right along the Totality Path...interesting, huh?

Interesting article from AccuWx regarding how much of an economical tragedy this winter was for the Northern U.S...BUT....there are Signs of Hope for Next Winter... https://www.accuweather.com/en/weather-news/wickedly-warm-winter-cost-businesses-8-billion-in-losses-in-the-northern-plains/1642115

You've had quiet the wx magnet in the great state of Iowa...from all the heavy snow in JAN and now the severe wx. I'm sure this won't be the last. Some wind gusts reports...

As I thought would happen out here in the "Valley of the Sun", the temps are steadily being increased in the 10-day and I wouldn't be surprised if we hit our 1st 100F by early next week...maybe on Passover?? Yesterday's highs in the upper 70's were fantastic and it was a perfect day laying out Poolside. Going to enjoy the last day of 80's for a little bit as we Torch midweek into next week!