The Winter of Uncertainty

I’ve gotten out of my usual rhythm when it comes to updating the blog this week. I usually write my blogs while on the bus to work, but with my 3G connection on the fritz, it’s put a damper on that. I can write them. I just can’t find links and things and actually publish them.

In weather news…. There isn’t a whole lot to talk about. We should get a break from the rain on Saturday but it should return Sunday. After that last shot, the week looks pretty dry and mild much like we had before this latest period of rain.

Considering how warm we have been this first third of February (mean of 2.5C, highs of 5.8C) and looking at the outlook for the rest of the month, I wouldn’t be surprised if we ended up with a warmer February than 2011 (1.9C and 5.6C). That, of course, would blow the frigid winter projections right out of the water… but lets not count our chickens until they are hatched. Such is life in a world of changing climate.

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6 responses to “The Winter of Uncertainty”

  1. Nicole Avatar
    Nicole

    I
    thought this kid was amazing ….Thought you might enjoy it as you were
    researching solar power . Solar panels could be so beautiful …I would
    want one .
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LHYCJKWjgtE

  2. Tom W Avatar
    Tom W

    I would like to formally request a few more days like today. It was spectacular with the sunshine and blue sky!

  3. Chris Alemany Avatar

    I’ll get right on that! 🙂

  4. Nick Avatar

    Screw the sunshine, we need more snow.  After Monday and Tuesdays helicopter flights for work purposes, there is not nearly enough snow pack.  I could see severe watering restrictions this summer.

  5. Tall_monty_67 Avatar
    Tall_monty_67

    Don’t look now, but I think winter is going to make a big comeback in the 6-10 day range.  The Euro, which is the best model,  Has been crazy cold for many model runs.  Wouldn’t be surprised if the ground is white with overnight lows in the -5 to -10 range in a week from now.  I hope I didn’t just jinx this event.  I have been watching it develop for the last 5 days or so, and it looks more likely now than ever.  The only model that gives me concern was the GEM tonight, it wasn’t the best setup to get overly cold on the coast.  Sticking with the Euro for now, it has been the best model in recent weeks,  and is the highest rated model overall.

  6. Chris Alemany Avatar

    Ya I’m seeing lots of mentions of that elsewhere too monty!   Would be nice to have some interesting weather.  It’s been so quiet lately.