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!