Front Ranger Posted July 22, 2016 Report Share Posted July 22, 2016 SLC is another well documented case of increased UHI effect. Probably a significant factor here. Quote A forum for the end of the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Hole Posted July 23, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2016 Setting a new max-min and tying or nearly tying it three other nights in the same week is no small feat. Seems to be the story of the summer in the west in recent years, though. Was there night/ downslope wind? Dewpoint temps? Definitely some UHI as was mentioned, but this has been the perfect pattern for some real nighttime warmth here. Gusty southerlies all week combined with a very warm atmosphere has prevented decoupling at night. Dew points have been typical, 35-50. SLC has not seen more than a couple of record lows in the last decade, while at the same time we have had a ton of warm records broken. It's probably like a 20-1 ratio (for records), pretty sad. Quote Winter 23-24: Total Snow (3.2") Total Ice (0.2") Coldest Low: 1F Coldest High: 5F Snow Events: 0.1" Jan 5th, 0.2" Jan 9th, 1.6" Jan 14, 0.2" (ice) Jan 22, 1.3" Feb 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Front Ranger Posted July 23, 2016 Report Share Posted July 23, 2016 Definitely some UHI as was mentioned, but this has been the perfect pattern for some real nighttime warmth here. Gusty southerlies all week combined with a very warm atmosphere has prevented decoupling at night. Dew points have been typical, 35-50. SLC has not seen more than a couple of record lows in the last decade, while at the same time we have had a ton of warm records broken. It's probably like a 20-1 ratio (for records), pretty sad.Far different story here. It's probably been more like 2 or 3 to 1. I know the warmth has been legitimate, but are there any nearby stations with less UHI changes to compare to SLC? Quote A forum for the end of the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Hole Posted July 26, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2016 Far different story here. It's probably been more like 2 or 3 to 1. I know the warmth has been legitimate, but are there any nearby stations with less UHI changes to compare to SLC?There are no other major stations. There are some minor ones like Provo or Ogden. I would have to look into it to see how they have done. Quote Winter 23-24: Total Snow (3.2") Total Ice (0.2") Coldest Low: 1F Coldest High: 5F Snow Events: 0.1" Jan 5th, 0.2" Jan 9th, 1.6" Jan 14, 0.2" (ice) Jan 22, 1.3" Feb 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Hole Posted July 26, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2016 So far the SLC station has hit 103F today, I think that is number 9 for the year. Seems pretty clear that the station is running warm lately (last couple months) but either way its still roasting hot. Some indication of some weak monsoonal moisture working its way north later this week, if so, it will be welcome. Quote Winter 23-24: Total Snow (3.2") Total Ice (0.2") Coldest Low: 1F Coldest High: 5F Snow Events: 0.1" Jan 5th, 0.2" Jan 9th, 1.6" Jan 14, 0.2" (ice) Jan 22, 1.3" Feb 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Front Ranger Posted July 28, 2016 Report Share Posted July 28, 2016 Could be an interesting afternoon here. Northeast winds moving into the Front Range later today and ashort wave trough passing to the north Colorado are expected toproduce at least scattered thunderstorms this afternoon andevening. Airmass is set up for severe storms today with some supercell thunderstorms likely. The 12z sounding at DNR showed verysteep lapse rate between 700mb and 500mb. Veering winds and CAPEup to 3000 J/kg could lead to some very big hail.Best chance for thunderstorms is expected to occur behind aboundary that is expected to crash into the Front Range late thisafternoon. Northeast winds to 40 mph will be possible for a shorttime behind this boundary. Quote A forum for the end of the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse Posted July 30, 2016 Report Share Posted July 30, 2016 At Big Sky resort now. We just had a pretty major thunderstorm roll through with heavy rain and frequent lightning. Dropped the temp from mid-80s to low-60s within a half hour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan the Weatherman Posted July 31, 2016 Report Share Posted July 31, 2016 Anyone have any idea what has happened to the NWS Arizona Hourly Weather Roundup page? Any attempt to access it by any means takes me to the Central Region Headquarters Product Listing Index page. The HWR pages for Oregon and California still work fine; I haven't checked others. I am able to access the AZ NWS Hourly Roundup page through the "Additional Observations" page on Seattle NWS' page. The link is posted below: http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/sew/get.php?wfo=sew&sid=AZ&pil=RWR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse Posted August 1, 2016 Report Share Posted August 1, 2016 We're feeling the cooler lows out here in SW Montana too. 36 in Big Sky this morning, almost ten degrees colder than yesterday morning's 45. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Hole Posted August 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2016 We're feeling the cooler lows out here in SW Montana too. 36 in Big Sky this morning, almost ten degrees colder than yesterday morning's 45.Very different up there. My low of 68F was the coolest I have had for a little while. The streak of 100F days is at 8 in a row at SLC, and 10 of the last 12. Should be one more today. 1 Quote Winter 23-24: Total Snow (3.2") Total Ice (0.2") Coldest Low: 1F Coldest High: 5F Snow Events: 0.1" Jan 5th, 0.2" Jan 9th, 1.6" Jan 14, 0.2" (ice) Jan 22, 1.3" Feb 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse Posted August 1, 2016 Report Share Posted August 1, 2016 Very different up there. My low of 68F was the coolest I have had for a little while. The streak of 100F days is at 8 in a row at SLC, and 10 of the last 12. Should be one more today.We're a little over 6,000' in elevation so that probably helps. Is that a pretty standard summer heatwave in SLC? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Front Ranger Posted August 1, 2016 Report Share Posted August 1, 2016 Looks like we cool into the 70s later this week. And maybe I'll finally pick up some meaningful rainfall. I've never had to water as much as I have this summer. Quote A forum for the end of the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Hole Posted August 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2016 We're a little over 6,000' in elevation so that probably helps. Is that a pretty standard summer heatwave in SLC?Not exactly, record is 10 in a row. So I'd say this is up there with the greats in terms of duration, although there have been more intense ones as the highest reading was 104. Quote Winter 23-24: Total Snow (3.2") Total Ice (0.2") Coldest Low: 1F Coldest High: 5F Snow Events: 0.1" Jan 5th, 0.2" Jan 9th, 1.6" Jan 14, 0.2" (ice) Jan 22, 1.3" Feb 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Hole Posted August 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2016 95F at noon here, should be the last 100F day for a while, hopefully this year! Scatted convection at times this week; hope I finally get some rain. Quote Winter 23-24: Total Snow (3.2") Total Ice (0.2") Coldest Low: 1F Coldest High: 5F Snow Events: 0.1" Jan 5th, 0.2" Jan 9th, 1.6" Jan 14, 0.2" (ice) Jan 22, 1.3" Feb 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Hole Posted August 4, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2016 Managed 95F today at KSLC, felt cooler! 92F at my house. Down to 72F this evening, I can live with that. Looks like a chance of showers for Friday still. Quote Winter 23-24: Total Snow (3.2") Total Ice (0.2") Coldest Low: 1F Coldest High: 5F Snow Events: 0.1" Jan 5th, 0.2" Jan 9th, 1.6" Jan 14, 0.2" (ice) Jan 22, 1.3" Feb 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Front Ranger Posted August 5, 2016 Report Share Posted August 5, 2016 Wonderfully cool today, with a high of only 74. Tomorrow should be even a couple degrees cooler, with more widespread showers. I'm having a BBQ Saturday, and with my luck that will be the one day with serious precipitation at my place this summer. <_> 1 Quote A forum for the end of the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Hole Posted August 5, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2016 Should be a few showers around today finally. Hoping I can get something. Quote Winter 23-24: Total Snow (3.2") Total Ice (0.2") Coldest Low: 1F Coldest High: 5F Snow Events: 0.1" Jan 5th, 0.2" Jan 9th, 1.6" Jan 14, 0.2" (ice) Jan 22, 1.3" Feb 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Hole Posted August 9, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2016 Ended up with .14" over the weekend. Should have been more, but I will take what I can get as it was nice to see. Next rain chance is Wed evening. Quote Winter 23-24: Total Snow (3.2") Total Ice (0.2") Coldest Low: 1F Coldest High: 5F Snow Events: 0.1" Jan 5th, 0.2" Jan 9th, 1.6" Jan 14, 0.2" (ice) Jan 22, 1.3" Feb 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Hole Posted August 15, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2016 It's been a boring week, hot and dry. Looks like a slight chance of showers the next few days. Should have potential for microbursts with the dry boundary layer. Quote Winter 23-24: Total Snow (3.2") Total Ice (0.2") Coldest Low: 1F Coldest High: 5F Snow Events: 0.1" Jan 5th, 0.2" Jan 9th, 1.6" Jan 14, 0.2" (ice) Jan 22, 1.3" Feb 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Front Ranger Posted August 15, 2016 Report Share Posted August 15, 2016 Very dry at my house this summer. Haven't had a real soaking rain in a month and a half. Quote A forum for the end of the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Front Ranger Posted August 18, 2016 Report Share Posted August 18, 2016 Looking wonderfully cool here the next few days. Quote A forum for the end of the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Hole Posted August 19, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2016 Still hot and dry, but with the longer nights it's getting better. Decent out there this evening. No meaningful rain here since late may. Looks like a cold front from Wyoming tomorrow night should bring in some chilly air. Lows near 50-55 at my place sat morning. No rain in sight. Quote Winter 23-24: Total Snow (3.2") Total Ice (0.2") Coldest Low: 1F Coldest High: 5F Snow Events: 0.1" Jan 5th, 0.2" Jan 9th, 1.6" Jan 14, 0.2" (ice) Jan 22, 1.3" Feb 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Front Ranger Posted August 20, 2016 Report Share Posted August 20, 2016 54 here right now Quote A forum for the end of the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Hole Posted August 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2016 Not nearly that cool over here, but we had some relief as a little cooler air spilled in. Another cool down for Wed. Shorter days are starting to take their toll on the heat Quote Winter 23-24: Total Snow (3.2") Total Ice (0.2") Coldest Low: 1F Coldest High: 5F Snow Events: 0.1" Jan 5th, 0.2" Jan 9th, 1.6" Jan 14, 0.2" (ice) Jan 22, 1.3" Feb 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Front Ranger Posted August 25, 2016 Report Share Posted August 25, 2016 High of just 66 here today under cloudy skies and some evening rain. 1 Quote A forum for the end of the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Hole Posted August 25, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2016 Had a low of 55 this morning, just creeping into the low 70s now with cloudy skies. First day that sort of feels a bit fall like. Quote Winter 23-24: Total Snow (3.2") Total Ice (0.2") Coldest Low: 1F Coldest High: 5F Snow Events: 0.1" Jan 5th, 0.2" Jan 9th, 1.6" Jan 14, 0.2" (ice) Jan 22, 1.3" Feb 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Front Ranger Posted August 26, 2016 Report Share Posted August 26, 2016 I was concerned about this summer being a really hot one, but it hasn't been too bad. A few days in June, and one week in July. Otherwise it's been ok, with just moderate heat, and fairly frequent cool downs. August is running about a degree below normal with no extreme heat, definitely the best of the 3 summer months. Quote A forum for the end of the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anti Marine Layer Posted August 28, 2016 Report Share Posted August 28, 2016 After a slow start, the monsoon season in Arizona has over-performed. Flagstaff set daily rainfall records both yesterday and today, and the August monthly total to date of 6.34" is the second wettest recorded, next to 1986's 8.06". For the last 2 days the storminess was enhanced by the unseasonably strong low pressure system that also brought our very deep marine layer in Southern California. Temperatures have also been well below normal with all the monsoon activity. Sedona was only 77 for the last 2 days. Normal for this time of year is in the 90s. Flagstaff also dropped to a stunningly low 45 F with a storm on Friday just after noon. Once again more like an early fall storm system than a typical monsoon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Hole Posted August 28, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2016 This has been a really bad year for me, so I am glad that some others are doing better. Basically I have seen one decent thunderstorm this summer, pretty sad. Looking ahead models are advertising a chance of rain the middle of the week, but not a good chance. Quote Winter 23-24: Total Snow (3.2") Total Ice (0.2") Coldest Low: 1F Coldest High: 5F Snow Events: 0.1" Jan 5th, 0.2" Jan 9th, 1.6" Jan 14, 0.2" (ice) Jan 22, 1.3" Feb 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan the Weatherman Posted August 30, 2016 Report Share Posted August 30, 2016 Las Vegas and vicinity had some impressive thunderstorms last week. One of the bloggers on WeatherWest (a weather blog devoted to mostly California weather) uploaded a video of a thunderstorm that he took while visiting there, and posted several pics of lightning as well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Hole Posted August 30, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2016 Las Vegas and vicinity had some impressive thunderstorms last week. One of the bloggers on WeatherWest (a weather blog devoted to mostly California weather) uploaded a video of a thunderstorm that he took while visiting there, and posted several pics of lightning as well.If it looks good, go ahead and post the link. Quote Winter 23-24: Total Snow (3.2") Total Ice (0.2") Coldest Low: 1F Coldest High: 5F Snow Events: 0.1" Jan 5th, 0.2" Jan 9th, 1.6" Jan 14, 0.2" (ice) Jan 22, 1.3" Feb 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Hole Posted August 30, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2016 Definitely signs of fall. The next few days will still be hot with 700mb temps of +12 to +15C, but next week looks like +5 to +8C for several days. Quote Winter 23-24: Total Snow (3.2") Total Ice (0.2") Coldest Low: 1F Coldest High: 5F Snow Events: 0.1" Jan 5th, 0.2" Jan 9th, 1.6" Jan 14, 0.2" (ice) Jan 22, 1.3" Feb 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Hole Posted August 30, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2016 A troughy September is something I haven't seen in a while. At least the first week of Sep looks to feature just that. Quote Winter 23-24: Total Snow (3.2") Total Ice (0.2") Coldest Low: 1F Coldest High: 5F Snow Events: 0.1" Jan 5th, 0.2" Jan 9th, 1.6" Jan 14, 0.2" (ice) Jan 22, 1.3" Feb 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan the Weatherman Posted August 31, 2016 Report Share Posted August 31, 2016 If it looks good, go ahead and post the link. The link is http://www.weatherwest.com. Since this is a WordPress blog, you will have to scroll through a number of comments to reach the video and the lightning photos, which were posted a few days ago. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Hole Posted September 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2016 It was a hot summer. Quote Winter 23-24: Total Snow (3.2") Total Ice (0.2") Coldest Low: 1F Coldest High: 5F Snow Events: 0.1" Jan 5th, 0.2" Jan 9th, 1.6" Jan 14, 0.2" (ice) Jan 22, 1.3" Feb 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Hole Posted September 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2016 I suppose the good news is that although I don't believe in the hot summer=cold/snowy winter nonsense...most of the other hot summers did feature at least decent winters Quote Winter 23-24: Total Snow (3.2") Total Ice (0.2") Coldest Low: 1F Coldest High: 5F Snow Events: 0.1" Jan 5th, 0.2" Jan 9th, 1.6" Jan 14, 0.2" (ice) Jan 22, 1.3" Feb 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Front Ranger Posted September 1, 2016 Report Share Posted September 1, 2016 August ended -1.3 at DEN. Met summer overall was warm, but nowhere near top warm. Quote A forum for the end of the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest happ Posted September 1, 2016 Report Share Posted September 1, 2016 It was a hot summer. I did not realize how hot Salt Lake City can get [all those 100+ days] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Hole Posted September 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2016 I did not realize how hot Salt Lake City can get [all those 100+ days] Yep, its pretty torrid, but tomorrow will be the last day with a shot of 90+ for a while, perhaps this year. I certainly hope so. We actually had a stretch of 8 days of 100+ if I remember right. Quote Winter 23-24: Total Snow (3.2") Total Ice (0.2") Coldest Low: 1F Coldest High: 5F Snow Events: 0.1" Jan 5th, 0.2" Jan 9th, 1.6" Jan 14, 0.2" (ice) Jan 22, 1.3" Feb 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Hole Posted September 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2016 I had .09" with a shower yesterday. There were a few rumbles of thunder too. Quote Winter 23-24: Total Snow (3.2") Total Ice (0.2") Coldest Low: 1F Coldest High: 5F Snow Events: 0.1" Jan 5th, 0.2" Jan 9th, 1.6" Jan 14, 0.2" (ice) Jan 22, 1.3" Feb 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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