tStacsh Posted September 27, 2021 Report Share Posted September 27, 2021 A week ago they said we might not hit 70 again this September. Now it's 80 today. Even short term forecasting is difficult. I can't imagine anyone coming close to long range predictions accurately anytime soon. You can look at the "signals" and "analogs" but it's all guesses at this point. I just want one big snow storm. Is that too much to ask? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minny_Weather Posted September 27, 2021 Report Share Posted September 27, 2021 17 hours ago, WBadgersW said: So Jealous. I moved to San Antonio and our fall weather is 90°. I grew up in Houston and I feel that. Just wait till your first 85* February day. 1 Quote Formerly *ahem*: LNK_Weather, TOL_Weather, FAR_Weather, MSP_Weather, IMoveALot_Weather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clinton Posted September 27, 2021 Report Share Posted September 27, 2021 Glad to see the GFS trending wetter and the Euro further east. This could be some much needed rainfall later this week. @TomI agree with you as this storm begins to take shape it looks more like the end of Oct storm you mentioned. This should be a good rain producer and our next system after this should be part of a new pattern. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minny_Weather Posted September 27, 2021 Report Share Posted September 27, 2021 Mid-90s in Western ND. That is downright ridiculous. 1 1 Quote Formerly *ahem*: LNK_Weather, TOL_Weather, FAR_Weather, MSP_Weather, IMoveALot_Weather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OmahaSnowFan Posted September 27, 2021 Report Share Posted September 27, 2021 Record high of 93 today at the airport. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andie Posted September 28, 2021 Report Share Posted September 28, 2021 On 9/26/2021 at 6:22 PM, WBadgersW said: So Jealous. I moved to San Antonio and our fall weather is 90°. I hear ya brother! I’m in Ft Worth. But get ready Feb. promises to be a lulu! 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...
CentralNebWeather Posted September 28, 2021 Report Share Posted September 28, 2021 Sick and tired of this. 2 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minny_Weather Posted September 28, 2021 Report Share Posted September 28, 2021 1 hour ago, CentralNebWeather said: Sick and tired of this. This sh!t is happening every year. Getting really ridiculous. 2 Quote Formerly *ahem*: LNK_Weather, TOL_Weather, FAR_Weather, MSP_Weather, IMoveALot_Weather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clinton Posted September 28, 2021 Report Share Posted September 28, 2021 Several record highs today and more of the same tomorrow. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowstorm83 Posted September 28, 2021 Report Share Posted September 28, 2021 2 hours ago, FAR_Weather said: This sh!t is happening every year. Getting really ridiculous. Yeah, freaking annoying lol. I’m excited for cooler days and actual rain chances after tomorrow even if lows will be torching. Quote Snowfall in Lincoln, NE: 2017-18: 21.4" 2018-19: 55.5" 2019-20: 17.6" 2020-21: 49.4" 2021-22: 5.1" Average: 26" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james1976 Posted September 28, 2021 Report Share Posted September 28, 2021 Waterloo and Cedar Rapids both tied record highs today at 89°. Upper 60s and low 70s next week which will be right at normal. Hope it sticks. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted September 28, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2021 Hit 87F yesterday before the lake enhanced CF swept in and abruptly dropped temps into the 60's. While the afternoon was quite warm, the evening was delightful and cool. Its currently in the upper 50's around the area. It might be the last time we have temps that warm for the rest of this season. Looking forward to seeing temps in the upper 70's to near 80F for the rest of the week...warm days and cool nights...precip chances on the rise this weekend. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted September 28, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2021 As promised.....should be a fun month of storm tracking! https://theweatherforums.com/index.php?/topic/9079-october-2021-observations-and-discussion/ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westMJim Posted September 28, 2021 Report Share Posted September 28, 2021 The overnight low here at my house was 51 the official overnight low looks to be 50 at GRR. Yesterdays high of 79 was a tie with 6 other years for the 13th warmest for the date. So far this September mean is 66.0 and that is a departure of +1.9. it will end up in the top half but will have to wait to see just where. At this time it is clear here and 53. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niko Posted September 28, 2021 Report Share Posted September 28, 2021 Here are some pics from my trip out west: Enjoy! PIC1: Flying over MI (Central MI to be exact) PIC2: Building thunderstorm in the far distance PIC3: Rocky Mountains PIC4: Another view of the mountains PIC5: Fast Food chain in Los Angeles. (Very popular) "Burgers were extremely good." PIC6: Reception area after the wedding. View as you can see is extraordinary in the Goleta area (Santa Barbara). PIC7: Church area in Goleta, CA. PIC8: Pier walk, Goleta area, CA. PIC9: View from the pier PIC10: In this pic, just by looking at it, it brings you a cool, Pacific breeze at ya. PIC11: Flying over LAX upon arrival. 8 Quote Snowfall for Winter 2023 -24 for Metro Detroit Area Oct 2023: 0.2" AN Nov 2023: 2.2" AN Dec 2023: 0.5" BN Insane! Jan 2024: 17.0" AN Feb 2024: 1.9" BN Insane! Mar 2024: 4.9" BN April 2024: Trace Season So Far: 26.7" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james1976 Posted September 28, 2021 Report Share Posted September 28, 2021 5 minutes ago, Niko said: Here are some pics from my trip out west: Enjoy! PIC1: Flying over MI (Central MI to be exact) PIC2: Building thunderstorm in the far distance PIC3: Rocky Mountains PIC4: Another view of the mountains PIC5: Fast Food chain in Los Angeles. (Very popular) "Burgers were extremely good." PIC6: Reception area after the wedding. View as you can see is extraordinary in the Goleta area (Santa Barbara). PIC7: Church area in Goleta, CA. PIC8: Pier walk, Goleta area, CA. PIC9: View from the pier PIC10: In this pic, just by looking at it, it brings you a cool, Pacific breeze at ya. PIC11: Flying over LAX upon arrival. In N Out Burger rules! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niko Posted September 28, 2021 Report Share Posted September 28, 2021 43 minutes ago, james1976 said: In N Out Burger rules! Yes...phenomenal burgers! I had to get 2 of them to really get a real feel outta them. Lines are huge and looks deceiving when you first see it, but tbh, they have so many people working there all at once, which makes it move along nicely and b4 ya know it, you are there at the window paying your order. 4 Quote Snowfall for Winter 2023 -24 for Metro Detroit Area Oct 2023: 0.2" AN Nov 2023: 2.2" AN Dec 2023: 0.5" BN Insane! Jan 2024: 17.0" AN Feb 2024: 1.9" BN Insane! Mar 2024: 4.9" BN April 2024: Trace Season So Far: 26.7" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowstorm83 Posted September 28, 2021 Report Share Posted September 28, 2021 As the sun starts to set, bye bye to 90s for good. You will not be missed. But I'm sure this post will look dumb when it's 91 on October 15th 1 4 Quote Snowfall in Lincoln, NE: 2017-18: 21.4" 2018-19: 55.5" 2019-20: 17.6" 2020-21: 49.4" 2021-22: 5.1" Average: 26" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted September 29, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2021 12 hours ago, Niko said: Yes...phenomenal burgers! I had to get 2 of them to really get a real feel outta them. Lines are huge and looks deceiving when you first see it, but tbh, they have so many people working there all at once, which makes it move along nicely and b4 ya know it, you are there at the window paying your order. #animalstyle...they have In 'n Out Burger in Arizona as well...always packed and always gooood! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westMJim Posted September 29, 2021 Report Share Posted September 29, 2021 It a cool 48 here at my house at this time. With just two days to go the mean for September at Grand Rapids is now at 65.8 that is a departure of +1.9 September will end up above average and looks to be in the top 25 warmest for the month. As for precipitation Grand Rapids official amount is now at 3.34" and that is above the average of 3.20. Rain fall has been hit or miss across the area with Holland and Muskegon drier that average and Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo and Lansing wetter than average. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted September 29, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2021 No doubt you guys out west have been baking these past few days... Thankfully, things are about to change as rain cooled air will work in later tomorrow into the weekend... 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niko Posted September 29, 2021 Report Share Posted September 29, 2021 Gorgeous morning here in the Detroit Metro Area. Lots of sunshine w temps holding in the nippy 50s. Highs should top off in the uppers 60s to near 70F. Colors have already started to change. 2 Quote Snowfall for Winter 2023 -24 for Metro Detroit Area Oct 2023: 0.2" AN Nov 2023: 2.2" AN Dec 2023: 0.5" BN Insane! Jan 2024: 17.0" AN Feb 2024: 1.9" BN Insane! Mar 2024: 4.9" BN April 2024: Trace Season So Far: 26.7" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CentralNebWeather Posted September 29, 2021 Report Share Posted September 29, 2021 Forecasts continues to call for anywhere from 1-3" of rain from tonight through Thursday night with other chances Friday night and Saturday. Not great timing at all for the harvest. I've talked to several who have been working some long hours trying to get a lot done before this occurs. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CentralNebWeather Posted September 30, 2021 Report Share Posted September 30, 2021 Storms out west are moving my direction. Going to be a soggy night. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clinton Posted September 30, 2021 Report Share Posted September 30, 2021 Rain should begin falling here later today and last off and on through the weekend. Models showing only an inch of rain through the weekend. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CentralNebWeather Posted September 30, 2021 Report Share Posted September 30, 2021 Forecast and models were off for the rain amounts. Had a nice line of thunderstorms come through between 1-3:30 AM. Were supposed to get 1-2" but I checked the gauge before I left for school and it says 0.60". Probably good for the farmers that it wasn't much more than this. It had gotten dry in the last 2 weeks so this is a nice rain. Strong north wind with a temp in the low 50's felt wonderful after the last several days of 90's. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowstorm83 Posted September 30, 2021 Report Share Posted September 30, 2021 Nothing in Lincoln overnight which was our highest rain chances. Around 0.25" so far from yesterday morning. Quote Snowfall in Lincoln, NE: 2017-18: 21.4" 2018-19: 55.5" 2019-20: 17.6" 2020-21: 49.4" 2021-22: 5.1" Average: 26" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OmahaSnowFan Posted September 30, 2021 Report Share Posted September 30, 2021 Had .78" of rain overnight. We were right on the edge of the rain and storms as parts of west Omaha had nothing. My wireless rain gauge showed 1.37" of rain with .80" in only 10 minutes!! Not sure why it was so off, but it seems to happen randomly. I always compare it to my good old fashioned Stratus rain gauge for the accurate number. Now it's sunny and warm even though there was an 80% chance of rain today. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizzcoat Posted September 30, 2021 Report Share Posted September 30, 2021 I mentioned heavy rain in the grids in the OCT thread and than removal of heavy rain for earlier today for Des Moines area. Official climate for DSM so far is "TR". Epic bust. 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...
Andie Posted September 30, 2021 Report Share Posted September 30, 2021 Rain/Thunderstorms sitting out west and as always that pushes our temps up. Sitting at 92*. Not too humid for Texas. Dewpoint is 68* It’s like the heat wants to put up a fight. Typical of this area. Once the front pushes through around 8 this evening we’ll have 9-10 days in the 80’s with rain chances the next few days. We’re all ready for a break. Summer sucked. 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...
Tom Posted October 1, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2021 That's a wrap! It was one of the warmer Septembers in the past 70 years. ORD ended up close to +4F (3.9F) in the temp dept and was rather dry (-1.96") with a total of 1.23" of rain. While the month started off cooler than normal, for the most part, the month primarily torched in the 80's but no 90F+ temps this month. There were some cool mornings but nothing outlandish. In fact, this months stands out as one of the odd years where we haven't gone below 50F. We have had a couple of them in recent years... Quote NWS Chicago @NWSChicago · 18h This is typically the time of year Chicago starts to see some crisp, chilly mornings, but that hasn't been the case so far this year! Since 1942, this Sept will go down as one of only 4 (1977, 2016, 2019 were other 3) where Chicago fails to see a low temp colder than 50F. #ILWX 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted October 1, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2021 Say it ain’t Snow! ️ #SeptemberSnow Ol’ Man Winter decided to make its presence in the mountains of the desert SW! My goodness, but what a pleasant surprise to see this much snow so early in the season. Sign of the times? It’s wild to see this…on the last day of the Monsoon season nature has decided to go from Summer to Winter in a flash. I visited this area earlier this year in May I believe it was. In fact, I posted some picks of this ski resort. IMG_1181.MP4 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OttumwaSnomow Posted October 2, 2021 Report Share Posted October 2, 2021 Finished September with just 1.16 rain. Pultry really. 2 straight months of significantly below avg precip, thats a first since aug 2018. Although having a torrid warm September it never reached 90f.. upper 80s many days though.. this heat ridge really is locked in on eastern Iowa. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OmahaSnowFan Posted October 2, 2021 Report Share Posted October 2, 2021 Definitely not the fast start to fall predicted…. October looks the same but at least it looks wetter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clinton Posted October 2, 2021 Report Share Posted October 2, 2021 Glad to be done with this dry hot month! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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