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Post by izitmidnight on Feb 19, 2013 0:40:02 GMT -5
There's been a change in plans. We're 39F(4C) right now with bright sunshine!  I got out for a nice walk and will take another one later. Or two, hehe. Tonight, it looks like we'll get some rain turning to snow with the temperature dropping to just under freezing. Nothing major. Strat, stay safe! with rain and freezing temps comes that fun stuff otherwised named as ice. We get our share of it! |
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Post by stratcat on Feb 19, 2013 1:44:21 GMT -5
Hi, Izit. I'm in for the night and all is well. So far tonight, we've
had some sprinkles. The temp is a little above freezing and should stay
that way through the night hours.
In the morning, we expect some mixed precipitation turning to all snow.
We may get a total of an inch of the white stuff in the next 24 hours.
We seem to have had lot of rain in the winter three out of the last four years.
Luckily, we haven't had big ice storms with the resulting loss of electricity.
Knock on wood.
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Post by stratcat on Feb 25, 2013 0:40:35 GMT -5
After midnight, we're just under freezing. Sunday, we had 40F (5C) with lots of
sun early in the day. I took a long walk to pick up the Sunday paper. Shoveled
a little snow off the sidewalk for when the schoolkids walk by on Monday to the
Elementary down the street.
After 5.30p, I went snowshoeing with my brother again in his town's park. Saw
a couple ducks in the river and four deer out walking in the field. They noticed us.
Had some Mourning Doves fly over heading to find a place for the night. I prefer to
get out late in the day to see what animals come out before dark.
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Post by stratcat on Feb 26, 2013 23:44:54 GMT -5
Last night, I got out for a walk around 8p. The temperature was
around freezing and the Full Snow Moon was bright.
Tonight, we're around the freezing mark before midnight. We have
a little snow falling and the wind is howling.
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Post by stratcat on Mar 4, 2013 0:25:06 GMT -5
Sunday, we started the day out with a temperature of 8.5F(-13C).
Had a bright, sunny day with a high just below the freezing mark.
Late in the day, I went snowshoeing with my brother, again. Saw an
eagle, some ducks and lots of turkey tracks in the snow. And, a swan
flying! We were out for an hour and I'm sleepy tonight.
After tonight's low of about 0F(-18C), this week's daytime temperatures are
supposed to start getting above freezing. Looking forward to the snow melting.
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Post by izitmidnight on Mar 4, 2013 1:04:58 GMT -5
Brr Strat!!!!! Here I am complaining of the rapid drop down to 21 from a high of 62 today...
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Post by stratcat on Mar 6, 2013 1:19:39 GMT -5
Hey, Izit. That's quite a drop!
Tuesday, we had a low of 7.5F(-14C). In the daytime, we were just above
freezing and I got out for a total of 5km of walking. After 8p, we had some
snow flurries. I was out for a walk and almost did the splits on the icy sidewalk
in the dark. It wasn't comfortable.
Wednesday, we'll be around 38F(3C) with a chance of freezing drizzle
and a slight chance of snow. I don't see the changing of the seasons yet.
Last year, I planted peas on the 6th of March.
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Post by timothyt on Mar 6, 2013 4:30:46 GMT -5
Guess it is our turn for the high winds today and tonight. 25-35mph with gust to 45mph.
Me thinks I'll wait to plant out the rest of the onions!
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Post by daylilydude on Mar 6, 2013 6:35:14 GMT -5
Really windy out there this morning and its just 33°f so its gonna be chilly working on the outside today.
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Post by Laura_in_FL on Mar 6, 2013 14:22:09 GMT -5
Yeah, it was chilly here this morning, too. Did not break 50 until almost noon. Heading back down into the upper 30s again tonight. Tomorrow will be a bit warmer, and seasonable March temperatures (lower 70s day, 50s nights) finally arrive this weekend.
Glad I brought the tomato, eggplant, and pepper seedlings back inside yesterday afternoon!
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Post by timothyt on Mar 8, 2013 6:16:50 GMT -5
Ye old garden thermometer (6" above ground level) sitting on 26 degrees at the moment!
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Post by Penny on Mar 8, 2013 7:34:25 GMT -5
Over cast right now, but no new snow!
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Post by Laura_in_FL on Mar 8, 2013 9:39:32 GMT -5
I was surprised to see patches of light frost this morning; the low was predicted to be in the lower 40s but it was actually 38 (official low). Glad I left the tomato, pepper, and eggplant seedlings inside last night! It's 50 heading for about 70 now, so I am about to take them outside to enjoy the sun and fresh air. Looking at the extended forecast, it appears that spring may finally be here.  |
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Post by stratcat on Mar 9, 2013 1:26:40 GMT -5
Friday we had a bright, sunny day with above freezing temps. Looks like the
snow has finally started to wane. I enjoyed a few walks totaling 5km. The sun
is riding higher in the sky and heating the house more.
Just before dark, I took a drive just west of town to get a better view of the
horizon to look for the comet, Pan-STARRS. Low clouds on the horizon were obstructing
my chance to see it. Hope we get a clear night in the next week.
Starting Saturday, the temperatures are supposed to be above freezing for 48 hours.
Rain is likely. Come on, Spring!
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Post by paulf on Mar 9, 2013 9:05:42 GMT -5
45 degrees and just starting to rain. First of the spring rains, just hoping it doesn't turn to snow later on today.
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Post by stratcat on Mar 10, 2013 23:12:57 GMT -5
At midnight, I just heard some rain. We're still well-above freezing. Much of
the Upper Peninsula of Michigan is under a Winter Storm Warning tonight, while
downstate at Detroit it's currently 55F(13C). The snow has really melted the
last few days.
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Post by izitmidnight on Mar 11, 2013 23:03:47 GMT -5
Wet, rain rain rain....
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Post by paulf on Mar 13, 2013 7:42:06 GMT -5
10 degrees ... 30 degrees below average. Last year in mid-March the highs were in the seventies, this year the thirties. Strange brew.
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Post by izitmidnight on Mar 13, 2013 11:04:39 GMT -5
Going down to 26 tonight. Will have to cover the artichokes!
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Post by Laura_in_FL on Mar 13, 2013 19:41:16 GMT -5
37 expected here tonight, ~40 tomorrow night. I sure hope that we get the consistent 50+ nights after that!
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Post by stratcat on Mar 16, 2013 22:53:05 GMT -5
We've been having below average temperatures. Heard geese last Saturday
and Wednesday saw my 1st Robins. Most of our snow was gone until we
woke up today. Snow in the daytime, too.
Tonight, after 7p, I went snowshoeing for an hour with my brother. It was just
below freezing. Then we had to wait for it to get darker to see the
comet, Pan-STARRS, through his binoculars and spotting scope.
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Post by stratcat on Mar 18, 2013 0:15:00 GMT -5
We started out Sunday morning at 11.5F(-11C) and never got above
freezing all day. I got out for one walk and the wind was brisk.
A year ago on St. Patrick's Day, we had 79.5F(26C) with a couple
lawnmowers going in the neighborhood.
The next four days we'll be lucky to get up to the freezing
mark. Chances for snow those days with Monday being
a mixed bag of snow mixed with drizzle or freezing drizzle.
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Post by izitmidnight on Mar 18, 2013 9:58:30 GMT -5
brrrr, it is only going to be 50' today. Will have to wait another week before the 70's come in for a while!
Strat come on down for some warm weather and lawn mowing. The AC will be turned on for good in the next three weeks.
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Post by stratcat on Mar 18, 2013 10:52:30 GMT -5
Sounds great! I'm on my way. I do so long for the warm weather, Izit. As far as the lawn mowing goes, NOT, heheh.  Oh, yeah. I don't travel without a guitar. You're forewarned.  |
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Post by izitmidnight on Mar 18, 2013 16:55:06 GMT -5
Sounds great! I'm on my way. I do so long for the warm weather, Izit. As far as the lawn mowing goes, NOT, heheh. Oh, yeah. I don't travel without a guitar. You're forewarned. That's alright, I'll just pull out my banjo! |
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Post by daylilydude on Mar 19, 2013 6:30:38 GMT -5
Shoo it was raining hard yesterday, this is a pic of the little creek that runs along side my property overflowing into our front lawn.  Here is a pic of the rain coming from my neighbors yard.  |
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Post by Laura_in_FL on Mar 20, 2013 13:49:20 GMT -5
Cool and overcast, looks like it will start raining in a little while. On Monday the forecast for Wednesday night (tonight) was 45-50. Yesterday the forecast for tonight was 40-45. Today the forecast for tonight is 38-43. Sheesh...tonight better hurry up and come before they drop the forecast again!  Also, yesterday the forecast for tomorrow night was 52...now it's 41-46. I am kind of worried about what they will say tomorrow! |
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Post by stratcat on Mar 20, 2013 20:55:40 GMT -5
Today we had 85F (29.4C) in Mom's backyard. More than 40F above average.  This is a July temperature! At my place in town, I saw my first Bumblebee this afternoon. Lots of Canadian Geese flying back and forth in their "V" formation. My first time seeing Swans overhead flying in formation relatively low over the street! Tonight, it's 64F (17.8C) at 11.40p! This weather has lost its mind... Well, a year later we started out the day at 11.5F(-11.4C)! Was very sunny out and cold. Stayed under freezing and the wind sure had a bite to it. |
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Post by Laura_in_FL on Mar 21, 2013 11:37:46 GMT -5
I was reading an article yesterday ( www.wunderground.com/news/march-2012-vs-2013-big-temperature-swing) comparing last March to this year - there were huge differences in the upper midwest and northeast, which had record highs last year and are having January-like weather now. One example cited was International Falls, MN: Their high on March 17, 2012 was 77 and their low was 52. On March 17 this year, the high was 22 and the low was -28. (Yipes!) The normal high for that date is 35 and the normal low is 13. Stay warm - I hope spring comes for you soon! |
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Post by izitmidnight on Mar 21, 2013 11:44:21 GMT -5
Our high today is to be 39'. It is usually 60' Late spring this year! Looks like the AC may not get turned on until May.....
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I got out for a nice walk and will take
This is a July temperature!