Cool, damp weekend...warm-up on tap for next week

If you ever want to describe how variable New Hampshire weather is, use these past few weeks as an example. In the beginning of May, the state was cleaning up from floods that resulted from a strong April nor'easter. For the beginning of May, we saw some very warm temperatures (approaching 90 on the 9th and 10th) and several days of high fire danger due to very dry conditions. Then these past few days, which have seen temperatures around 10 degrees below normal and over an inch of rain. What will be next?

Looking at the weather station data, it is clear that the barometric pressure has bottomed out and is poised to start rising. This is because the upper level low that is responsible for the dreary weather of late is weakening and will continue to fall apart. This means that tomorrow will be a little warmer and drier than today, and we should see a good deal of sun on Monday. Temperatures will also start to rise, rebounding from a high of 51 (observed with my weather station, of course) to near 80 on Wednesday.

For now, watch a movie or get some cleaning done...any indoor activity to keep you entertained on this cool and dreary weekend.

Until next time!

BACK IN BUSINESS

The weather station and related websites are back up and running. Expect the blog to come back within a week or two.

Long time, no post!

Hello everyone!

I hope you had a good past...year.

Sorry for not posting...if you didn't know, I am currently in Florida attending college...

The blog will continue to be on hiatus until May...but expect a fresh start then!!!

Until then....enjoy the weather!

Two Steps Up

The climb out of winter usually involves the weather taking two steps up, one step down, two steps up, one step down, etc. etc. until consistently warm temperatures are reached. This pattern has been especially evident this season...the most recent steps up being the warmth a week and half ago and the step down being the rain and cooler temperatures of this past week. We are about to take another two steps up. Each day for the next 4 or 5 will feature sunny skies and warmer temperatures. We top out around 70 on Wednesday before a small step down is taken with some showers and temperatures in the mid 60s for the end of the week. Some scattered showers may hang around for Easter...but of course that is a long ways out and will likely change. Enjoy the nice week!

Spring and Senior Project Presentations have arrived!

Not often does the weather agree with the calendar. What we call the first day of spring is often either very winter-like or a continuation of spring-like weather that has probably ben around for a few weeks. This year, the first day of spring (March 19) actually started a transition from cold to warm. We are now, a week and a half later, getting to the really Springtime warmth. Temperatures over the next few days will climb higher and higher until we top out at about 65 on Friday. Note that there is no school for MV that day...sounds like a perfect opportunity to spend some time outside and enjoy the final day of March.

April will come Saturday with what else but April showers. We do need the rain...but it may impede on some weekend plans.

Until then, enjoy Spring!

Long delay...but not weather to speak of!

I apologize for the long delay since my last post, but there hasn't been any weather to speak of anyway! We have seen a continuous stretch of mostly sunny to partly cloudy days with highs in the upper 30s and low 40s and lows dipping into the teens and twenties. Expect this to continue...possibly until mid-April. No harsh cold or major storms will likely affect us during this period...and when the middle of April comes around, we could be in store for a huge warm up. One day, we will wake up and the temperature will be 60 degrees. Until then, expect more of the same with maybe just few days of more clouds and the chance for some showers of snow or rain.

Recently, the major weather outlets have release the 2006 Hurricane Season predictions. The season is still a few months away but this it is never too early to start preparing. Why do I mention this in this weather blog for Penacook, NH? First of all, a major storm like Katrina or Wilma affects everyone. Secondly, some of the readers, namely those going on to college, may be destined for more hurricane-prone areas. Even those who are not...be advised. All of the predictions mention the chance of a major hurricane strike for the Northeast. Current trends match those that were around in 1938, 1944, and 1954 - all years that saw a major hurricane strike the coast of New England or the northern mid-Atlantic. The season in general is expected to be busier than normal but not as bad as 2005...keep in mind, last year was the worst on record.

Just something to keep in the back of your mind.

Until next time, enjoy!

Which Season?

In this blog, I like to talk about the weather for the area in which I am located. I will continue with that philosophy in summarizing Tuesday's and Wednesday's Weather.
Tuesday: A mix of clouds and sun. Breezy. High of 84°F.
Wednesday: Mostly Sunny. Much cooler with a high around 74°F.

Wait a minute...highs in the 80s? Huh?

The truth is, I will be in Melbourne, FL for the next two days touring the campus of Florida Institute of Technology and the surrounding area. The weather for the tour looks great!

In the mean time, back home, the weather will be going through an identity crisis. Some thundery rains will move through overnight. Tuesday will begin warm but colder air will move in during the day on stiff breezes. Temps will fall from the 50s into the 40s...and highs on Wednesday, even with some sunshine, will likely not get out of the 40s. Note that that temperature change in NH and in FL are the same (about 10F°), but there is a greater difference between the feel of 50s to 40s than there is between 80 and 70!

This colder pattern (highs in 30s and 40s, lows in teens and 20s) will likely last through the end of March. During that time, we may see another snowstorm! Matt Noyes mentions in his blog the possibility of a system around the vernal equinox...we will have to wait and see!

Enjoy, I will be back home Thursday!