Andie Posted April 22, 2023 Report Share Posted April 22, 2023 . Yikes! 1 1 Quote Before You Diagnose Yourself With Depression or Low Self-Esteem,...First Make Sure You Are Not In Fact, Just Surrounded By A$$holes. “If I owned Texas and Hell, I would rent out Texas and live in Hell.” Gen. Sheridan 1866 2018 Rainfall - 62.65" High Temp. - 110.03* Low Temp. - 8.4* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OKwx2k4 Posted April 22, 2023 Report Share Posted April 22, 2023 Definitely some chilly nights all around right now. Glad to see great moisture over N. Central TX over the next 60 plus hours. This is how droughts start to break down. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james1976 Posted April 22, 2023 Report Share Posted April 22, 2023 Drove up 35 from Iowa last night through snow squalls. Had to be careful cuz they would catch you off guard a bit and the wind was strong. Where is spring? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iceresistance Posted April 22, 2023 Report Share Posted April 22, 2023 14 hours ago, OKwx2k4 said: Definitely some chilly nights all around right now. Glad to see great moisture over N. Central TX over the next 60 plus hours. This is how droughts start to break down. With more coming next week, a very good end to April 2023. 2 1 Quote Never say Never with Weather, because anything is possible! All observations are in Tecumseh, OK unless otherwise noted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizzcoat Posted April 22, 2023 Report Share Posted April 22, 2023 Bismark finally had a above avg day on April 10th. 49 days in a row of below normal temps. (Never seen that before in the Upper Midwest.) The also were above avg on the 11th - 12th and 18th and 19th. And now back into the freezer. 5 days above avg in the last 62 days. Unreal. 2 1 Quote The two loudest sounds known to man: a gun that goes bang when it is supposed to go click and a gun that goes click when it is supposed to go bang. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OKwx2k4 Posted April 22, 2023 Report Share Posted April 22, 2023 17 minutes ago, Grizzcoat said: Bismark finally had a above avg day on April 10th. 49 days in a row of below normal temps. (Never seen that before in the Upper Midwest.) The also were above avg on the 11th - 12th and 18th and 19th. And now back into the freezer. 5 days above avg in the last 62 days. Unreal. Looking like we're headed for a year without a summer for some places in the central CONUS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madtown Posted April 23, 2023 Report Share Posted April 23, 2023 Spring flow, waterfalls and snow. Winter just doesn't want to stop. 7 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andie Posted April 23, 2023 Report Share Posted April 23, 2023 On our way to a chilly 47* low tonight. Rain in the forecast the next 24 hrs. I hope it pours! 1 1 Quote Before You Diagnose Yourself With Depression or Low Self-Esteem,...First Make Sure You Are Not In Fact, Just Surrounded By A$$holes. “If I owned Texas and Hell, I would rent out Texas and live in Hell.” Gen. Sheridan 1866 2018 Rainfall - 62.65" High Temp. - 110.03* Low Temp. - 8.4* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andie Posted April 23, 2023 Report Share Posted April 23, 2023 4 hours ago, OKwx2k4 said: Looking like we're headed for a year without a summer for some places in the central CONUS. Could that keep Tx/Ok cooler this summer? Quote Before You Diagnose Yourself With Depression or Low Self-Esteem,...First Make Sure You Are Not In Fact, Just Surrounded By A$$holes. “If I owned Texas and Hell, I would rent out Texas and live in Hell.” Gen. Sheridan 1866 2018 Rainfall - 62.65" High Temp. - 110.03* Low Temp. - 8.4* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormy Posted April 23, 2023 Report Share Posted April 23, 2023 We dodged another bullet overnight as clouds prevented it from getting really cold. It only dropped to 34⁰. Yesterday morning it went to 31⁰ which probably wasn't cold enough to damage fruit trees etc. We have one more cold night coming, and it could be the coldest with clear skies likely. People with orchards aren't resting easy these days. Many apple trees haven't bloomed yet so that helps, but still could freeze if cold enough. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormy Posted April 23, 2023 Report Share Posted April 23, 2023 On 4/20/2023 at 6:29 PM, AquariusRadar said: Now why would Kansas, northern Oklahoma, some of Nebraska, and Texas remain in drought when the western slope of the Rockies is normal with good snowpack and the inter-mountain west/Sierras have plenty of snowpack? Considering the numerous winter atmospheric rivers driving straight out of the west-Do the Rockies create a rain shadow? Or is it -IMHO- the weather modification efforts in the Colorado river basin. Is there some other accepted explanation? Yes the Rockies definitely squeeze out the moisture from systems moving across them. Low pressure systems usually redevelop or restrengthen just east of the Rockies in the plains somewhere, and it depends on how soon Gulf moisture can get wrapped in or catch up with lows in how much rain will fall, and there are other things in play as well. This year it's seems storms are a little slow in developing or we're in the dry slot region at times even this far east. Most of the moisture east of the Rockies comes from the Gulf, especially in the warm season. You probably knew most of this, but you asked. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westMJim Posted April 23, 2023 Report Share Posted April 23, 2023 I work for the Whitecaps a minor league baseball team here in Grand Rapids. After the game yesterday there was a snow/ice pellet/rain shower. It was very cold during the game and a lot of customers were wondering when it was going to warm up. I told them summer was last week. As has been the case several times in the last year the high yesterday of 51 was recorded just after midnight. During the daylight temperatures were in the mid to low 40’s with wind chills in the 30’s The official low was 35. There was 0.04” of precipitation and a trace of snow fall. And just 2% of sunshine. The overnight low for today so far is 34. The average H/L for today is 61/40 the record high is 84 set in 1915 and 1925 the record low of 20 was set in 1986. The record snow fall of 0.7” fell in 2005. Last year it was a very warm 82/46. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CentralNebWeather Posted April 23, 2023 Report Share Posted April 23, 2023 I dropped to 20. Whoa. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormy Posted April 23, 2023 Report Share Posted April 23, 2023 2 hours ago, Sparky said: We dodged another bullet overnight as clouds prevented it from getting really cold. It only dropped to 34⁰. Yesterday morning it went to 31⁰ which probably wasn't cold enough to damage fruit trees etc. We have one more cold night coming, and it could be the coldest with clear skies likely. People with orchards aren't resting easy these days. Many apple trees haven't bloomed yet so that helps, but still could freeze if cold enough. After I posted this the temperature fell to 32⁰. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clinton Posted April 23, 2023 Report Share Posted April 23, 2023 Hit a low of 30 here this morning. The average last freeze was 2 weeks ago. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andie Posted April 23, 2023 Report Share Posted April 23, 2023 47 and rain at noon in DFW. The chill is reaching pretty far south. 3 1 1 1 Quote Before You Diagnose Yourself With Depression or Low Self-Esteem,...First Make Sure You Are Not In Fact, Just Surrounded By A$$holes. “If I owned Texas and Hell, I would rent out Texas and live in Hell.” Gen. Sheridan 1866 2018 Rainfall - 62.65" High Temp. - 110.03* Low Temp. - 8.4* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iceresistance Posted April 23, 2023 Report Share Posted April 23, 2023 5 minutes ago, Andie said: 47 and rain at noon in DFW. The chill is reaching pretty far south. Yeah, the AO (Arctic Oscillation) took a nosedive. 1 Quote Never say Never with Weather, because anything is possible! All observations are in Tecumseh, OK unless otherwise noted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andie Posted April 23, 2023 Report Share Posted April 23, 2023 The house was cold this morning. Odd spring. Wonder what summer will bring? We do need this rain. Nothing significant but I’ll take it. Quote Before You Diagnose Yourself With Depression or Low Self-Esteem,...First Make Sure You Are Not In Fact, Just Surrounded By A$$holes. “If I owned Texas and Hell, I would rent out Texas and live in Hell.” Gen. Sheridan 1866 2018 Rainfall - 62.65" High Temp. - 110.03* Low Temp. - 8.4* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clinton Posted April 23, 2023 Report Share Posted April 23, 2023 KC and St. Joe Missouri broke some long standing records this morning. If you thought it was a tad chilly this morning...you would be right! Both Kansas City & St. Joseph broke low temperature records today. St. Joseph..........23° (Previous Record: 30° set in 1956) Kansas City..........31° (Previous Record: 32° set in 1893) Brrrrrr! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AquariusRadar Posted April 23, 2023 Report Share Posted April 23, 2023 5 hours ago, Sparky said: Yes the Rockies definitely squeeze out the moisture from systems moving across them That big red drought blob in Kansas gonna make the cost at the local donut shop go up! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OKwx2k4 Posted April 23, 2023 Report Share Posted April 23, 2023 19 hours ago, Andie said: Could that keep Tx/Ok cooler this summer? I think so. I really think as things go along, its going to be hard to stay above avg in temps. Most of what I have observed and think in the runout through mid-summer puts troughs in the heartland and SE with gulf "homebrew" storms trailing or at the base of troughs. We saw a flash of that with the tropical wave Florida is recovering from. With ENSO development, I'm expecting a good ridge anchored off California as things go. That may cause interference early with tropical Pacific moisture flowing across the SW, but it will be a win later. My thoughts going forward are to the cold. The number of records being chipped at and the increased severe weather activity in AR plus rainfall to Texas is a HUGE marker for cold winning for awhile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OKwx2k4 Posted April 23, 2023 Report Share Posted April 23, 2023 Looking at a low here in eastern Oklahoma of 34 in the morning. Going to feel that one after the last few days. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OttumwaSnomow Posted April 23, 2023 Report Share Posted April 23, 2023 1 hour ago, Clinton said: KC and St. Joe Missouri broke some long standing records this morning. If you thought it was a tad chilly this morning...you would be right! Both Kansas City & St. Joseph broke low temperature records today. St. Joseph..........23° (Previous Record: 30° set in 1956) Kansas City..........31° (Previous Record: 32° set in 1893) Brrrrrr! Probably kiss any fruit trees goodbye for this yr? 30F here this am. I know farmers planted corn 14 days ago when we were in mid 80s several days. Such a tough area to grow things. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CentralNebWeather Posted April 23, 2023 Report Share Posted April 23, 2023 So hard to break a drought. Bad news rolls on. NWS Hastings disco: Precip-wise: unfortunately the same "drying trend" has continued regarding what once looked like a promising chance of widespread soaking rain across much of our CWA Mon-Wed. It now appears that most of our CWA will struggle to see even 0.10", and even our far south-southwest (most favored to see rain) is now projected to average less than 0.25" 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Andie Posted April 24, 2023 Report Share Posted April 24, 2023 We had a high of 55 today, expecting a low of 48. We may have a comparably mild summer. We won’t complain, especially if it comes with some rain. 1 1 Quote Before You Diagnose Yourself With Depression or Low Self-Esteem,...First Make Sure You Are Not In Fact, Just Surrounded By A$$holes. “If I owned Texas and Hell, I would rent out Texas and live in Hell.” Gen. Sheridan 1866 2018 Rainfall - 62.65" High Temp. - 110.03* Low Temp. - 8.4* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westMJim Posted April 24, 2023 Report Share Posted April 24, 2023 Yesterday was yet another very cold late April day. The official H/L was 46/34. That 46 was the 8th coldest maximum for any April 23. There was a trace of snow fall and 17% of possible sunshine. The clouds kept the overnight low here a little warmer and the ow was just 37. That is also the current temperature. For today the average H/L is now up to 62/41. The record high of 86 was set in 1915 and the record low of 25 was set in 2015 the record snow fall for today is 2.4” in 1980. The record rain fall of 1.46” fell in 1957. Last year it was a very pleasant 74/56 with 0.34” of rain fall. The next 7 days continue to look very cool for late April there are several chances of frost and freezing temperatures at night and daytime highs will also be very cool for the most part. There is even a chance of snow more snow early in the week. Remember we are now almost in May. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andie Posted April 24, 2023 Report Share Posted April 24, 2023 47 this morning and on our way to 65. Still very cool for us post equinox, usually the mark for our turn to warmer temps. 1 Quote Before You Diagnose Yourself With Depression or Low Self-Esteem,...First Make Sure You Are Not In Fact, Just Surrounded By A$$holes. “If I owned Texas and Hell, I would rent out Texas and live in Hell.” Gen. Sheridan 1866 2018 Rainfall - 62.65" High Temp. - 110.03* Low Temp. - 8.4* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chescowxman Posted April 24, 2023 Report Share Posted April 24, 2023 It looks like we see below normal temperatures to over the next week to finish out the month of April. Normal highs are in the mid to upper 60's. There could be some patchy frost across lower spots in the county over the next 2 nights. There is a slight chance of showers on Wed night...but a dry work week before rain chances increase for next weekend. Records for today: High 90 (1960) / Low 26 (1931) / Rain 2.40" (1968) Quote All historical weather data analytics posted by me is specifically for the climate of Chester County PA. We continually analyze the actual raw non-adjusted NWS certified Coop observed climate data for Chester County. There have been no post observation adjustments to any of the detailed analytics. All data is sourced from trained NWS observers and spotters. The life blood of science is to challenge what is thought to be known. The concept that climate change etc. is somehow “settled science” describes a religion - a belief system that does not welcome challenges. We should all continue to challenge science! Snow Totals 2023/24 = 24.5" - 11/28 (0.3") / 12/7 (0.8") / 12/11 (0.8") / 1/6 (2.0") / 1/16 (2.8") / 1/19 (4.5") / 2/13 (10.5") / 2/17 (2.8") Average Chester County PA Snow at elevations over 660 FT ASL (1983-Present) = 35.9" Snow totals by season: 2022/23 (2.7") /2021/22 (20.5") 2020/21 snow (52.2") / 2019/20 snow (5.8" )/ 2018/19 snow (35.1" )/ 2017/18 snow (58.5") / 2016/17 snow (24.0")/ 2015/16 snow (40.8")/ 2014/15 snow = (55.3") /2013/14 snow (80.0"). Check out the historical Western Chester County PA website at https://www.chescowx.com. Follow me on twitter at https://twitter.com/ChescoWx and join us on the #1 social media source for all things Chester County weather on the Chester County Weather Page at https://www.facebook.com/groups/chescowx National Weather Service SKYWARN® Trained Spotter CHPA-174 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkstwelve Posted April 24, 2023 Report Share Posted April 24, 2023 Got some pics of the northern lights last night. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted April 24, 2023 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2023 Happy Monday! It's been very nice out here in the desert SW as we have been sitting just enough south of the jet stream while storms track just to our north skirting the northern part of the state. It gets windy, but as long as the sun is out, I'm pleased! I don't mind not seeing moisture as we have had a lot of it these past couple months. The vegetation is blooming, cactus's are all blossoming gorgeous colors from their flowers, all sorts of desert bushes are showing their colors. The only caveat, allergies are really bad for those who suffer from them. Thankfully, I do not have that issue. On a side note, I just read that ORD picked up 0.1" of snow on Saturday (20.2" season total) and it was a chilly and dreary weekend. In fact, Sun had a high of only 42F which is about 20F below normal. That's gotta feel cold after a string of 80's the previous week. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted April 24, 2023 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2023 How rare is it to see the northern lights in Arizona? I've never heard of them being captured this far south. They were visible across the northern part of the state. https://www.abc15.com/news/state/photos-northern-lights-visible-in-arizona-sunday-night 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted April 24, 2023 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2023 PHX is poised to be centered underneath a stout West Coast Ridge this coming weekend while you guys in the MW/GL's get to experience...wait, more snow??? Our 1st real shot at reaching 100F this year. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormy Posted April 24, 2023 Report Share Posted April 24, 2023 20 hours ago, OttumwaSnomow said: Probably kiss any fruit trees goodbye for this yr? 30F here this am. I know farmers planted corn 14 days ago when we were in mid 80s several days. Such a tough area to grow things. It was down to 28⁰ here this morning. Didn't see any damages other then some things hanging their heads a bit and those should soon perk up again. Fruit trees appeared ok. One year I saw it in the upper teens or low 20⁰s and blooming trees were mostly okay, which was astounding! I still haven't figured out that one. It could've been something to do with humidity or wind, but think if there are several days of chilly temp's before a freeze, vegetation can maybe somewhat acclimate or prepare for it? I've found that 26⁰ to 28⁰ is about the limit around here. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westMJim Posted April 24, 2023 Report Share Posted April 24, 2023 I was just outside just in time to see a quick snow shower roll thru. The sun was out earlier but it has now became cloudy with a current temperature of 43. Not sure if this snow was reported at GRR or not but if so there has only been 12 years with snow reported on this date going back to 1893. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madtown Posted April 24, 2023 Report Share Posted April 24, 2023 4 hours ago, Tom said: PHX is poised to be centered underneath a stout West Coast Ridge this coming weekend while you guys in the MW/GL's get to experience...wait, more snow??? Our 1st real shot at reaching 100F this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iceresistance Posted April 24, 2023 Report Share Posted April 24, 2023 I may get 2-4 inches of rain from the upcoming storm system 3 1 Quote Never say Never with Weather, because anything is possible! All observations are in Tecumseh, OK unless otherwise noted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CentralNebWeather Posted April 24, 2023 Report Share Posted April 24, 2023 The beat goes on. This drought doesn't want to give up. What a major disappointment. Rain chances keep dwindling in the forecast. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westMJim Posted April 24, 2023 Report Share Posted April 24, 2023 With snow in the forecast I would like to point out that on April 25 since 1893 there have only been 7 years with any snow fall reported at Grand Rapids. that is 3 years with 0.2" or more and 4 years with a trace. If it happens a very rare event. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinterSquall23 Posted April 24, 2023 Report Share Posted April 24, 2023 Walked this morning to grab some coffee. Wind blowing from the west, felt like mid December out there. #sunnysomewherejustnothere.! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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