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!
Tuesday, March 28, 2006
Wednesday, March 22, 2006
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!
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!
Monday, March 13, 2006
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!
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!
Wednesday, March 08, 2006
New Radiation Shield
I've made some changes to the outdoor thermo unit. First of all, it is now extended away from the house, which may lead to more accurate temp and humidity readings. More importantly, I have installed a *homemade* radiation shield over it. What it really is is six styrofoam bowls separated with toothpicks and duct tape. The idea is that the sun will hit the upper bowl, that bowl will absorb some of the heat which in turn will get blown away in the wind. If some heat makes it down to the next bowl, the process should repeat until hopefully no extra heat makes it to the sensor itself. We will find out tomorrow morning if temperatures do not spike as the sun shines on the sensor in the morning!Speaking of tomorrow, we will be seeing less sun throughout the day than we have the past two days and some showers will move in tomorrow night. There is a small chance of some of the showers turning to freezing rain overnight, but they will be scattered enough that they will not affect anything.
After that little disturbance, some very warm air moves in for the weekend. Friday and Staurday's highs will approach 60...with plenty of sunshine Saturday Friday especially, maybe some more showers Saturday.
This warmth should last through the end of next week before another shot of winter moves in, possible, for the end of the month. I will keep you informed!!!
Enjoy the warm weekend!
Friday, March 03, 2006
Change is in the air
Now that I have the weather station running flawlessly, I have been able to utilize the technology available to a fuller extent. First of all, you will notice new current observation picture to your right. It is a little squashed, but you can click on it to view the full size one. I created that myself and can change it, so if anyone has any suggestions on improvements please let me know!
I have also created a new website that goes through the actual weather station. You can check it out here (if the secure connection gives you problems, simply remove the 's' form https://). At the bottom of that page is a link to a slideshow that I am creating for my senior project presentation. If course that is a work in progress.
I have also begun uploading to another weather server just to see what is different. You can see the data at this link.
Things are really coming together now. I will keep you updated as I make more changes in the future.
As for the weather, I think it is safe to say that we are done with snow. I know the whole season was a bust...but there will be several storms that will slide to our South next week before a pattern shift occurs and we get into Springtime weather.
Until next time, enjoy!
I have also created a new website that goes through the actual weather station. You can check it out here (if the secure connection gives you problems, simply remove the 's' form https://). At the bottom of that page is a link to a slideshow that I am creating for my senior project presentation. If course that is a work in progress.
I have also begun uploading to another weather server just to see what is different. You can see the data at this link.
Things are really coming together now. I will keep you updated as I make more changes in the future.
As for the weather, I think it is safe to say that we are done with snow. I know the whole season was a bust...but there will be several storms that will slide to our South next week before a pattern shift occurs and we get into Springtime weather.
Until next time, enjoy!
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