nzucker Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 Winter is King. Every season in its time. We had a harsh, relentlessly snowy, extremely cold winter....it was beautiful with 70" falling here and three storms over 12", as well as temperatures nearly 5F below normal in December, but it was enough. I certainly wouldn't want to be worrying abut icy roads, losing work because of snow days, and keeping warm all year. I really can't complain now with endless days topping out around 70F and descending to a crisp 45F at night, can't complain about barbecuing Cajun-spiced shrimp in full daylight at 7:30PM, about eating fresh arugula from the garden and watching my tomatoes grow their first flowers in the beautiful, lush afternoons. There's something magical about that moment in spring when the magnolias and dogwood reach their peak, when the forest is that enchanting pastel green, when the temperature is such to be warm during day's work and cool during night's rest. Wonderful. Can't wait for summer, although it does become dreadfully torrid here at some points. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Torchey Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 Every season in its time. We had a harsh, relentlessly snowy, extremely cold winter....it was beautiful with 70" falling here and three storms over 12", as well as temperatures nearly 5F below normal in December, but it was enough. I certainly wouldn't want to be worrying abut icy roads, losing work because of snow days, and keeping warm all year. I really can't complain now with endless days topping out around 70F and descending to a crisp 45F at night, can't complain about barbecuing Cajun-spiced shrimp in full daylight at 7:30PM, about eating fresh arugula from the garden and watching my tomatoes grow their first flowers in the beautiful, lush afternoons. There's something magical about that moment in spring when the magnolias and dogwood reach their peak, when the forest is that enchanting pastel green, when the temperature is such to be warm during day's work and cool during night's rest. Wonderful. Can't wait for summer, although it does become dreadfully torrid here at some points. That was beautiful........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ORH_wxman Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 Every season in its time. We had a harsh, relentlessly snowy, extremely cold winter....it was beautiful with 70" falling here and three storms over 12", as well as temperatures nearly 5F below normal in December, but it was enough. I certainly wouldn't want to be worrying abut icy roads, losing work because of snow days, and keeping warm all year. I really can't complain now with endless days topping out around 70F and descending to a crisp 45F at night, can't complain about barbecuing Cajun-spiced shrimp in full daylight at 7:30PM, about eating fresh arugula from the garden and watching my tomatoes grow their first flowers in the beautiful, lush afternoons. There's something magical about that moment in spring when the magnolias and dogwood reach their peak, when the forest is that enchanting pastel green, when the temperature is such to be warm during day's work and cool during night's rest. Wonderful. Can't wait for summer, although it does become dreadfully torrid here at some points. I'd still take a slushy wet 3 inches of snow that melts the next day in 41F overcast over spring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzucker Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 I'd still take a slushy wet 3 inches of snow that melts the next day in 41F overcast over spring. Well, you are a weenie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weathafella Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 We're in a lousy rut. But some years recently were much worse. Kind of a normal spring here...up and down. Lots of signals for late May heat though it seems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TalcottWx Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 We're in a lousy rut. But some years recently were much worse. Kind of a normal spring here...up and down. Lots of signals for late May heat though it seems Completely normal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ice Warrior commander Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 Oxford, MA. Climatic data: 5/10/11 Max TT 59F Min TT 47F Sky cover: 9 Cloud type(s): SC STFRA PCPN: T Wind: Peak: 27 DIR 030 degree's Wx Occurances: Light Rain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amped Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 Anyone have precip maps for the euro. Is it actually showing a major rain event that is caused 100% by a high pressure? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ski MRG Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 Every season in its time. We had a harsh, relentlessly snowy, extremely cold winter....it was beautiful with 70" falling here and three storms over 12", as well as temperatures nearly 5F below normal in December, but it was enough. I certainly wouldn't want to be worrying abut icy roads, losing work because of snow days, and keeping warm all year. I really can't complain now with endless days topping out around 70F and descending to a crisp 45F at night, can't complain about barbecuing Cajun-spiced shrimp in full daylight at 7:30PM, about eating fresh arugula from the garden and watching my tomatoes grow their first flowers in the beautiful, lush afternoons. There's something magical about that moment in spring when the magnolias and dogwood reach their peak, when the forest is that enchanting pastel green, when the temperature is such to be warm during day's work and cool during night's rest. Wonderful. Can't wait for summer, although it does become dreadfully torrid here at some points. For you perhaps. For me, I'll take the snow and cold. The novelty of a warm Spring day evaporates when the Black Flies swarm. Sure, each season has it's strengths but, in my book, Winter is King. That doesn't mean I don't find ways to enjoy each season but I'm always eyeing the calendar while I pass the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ski MRG Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 Yeah, I was out watering the gardens tonight and it was full hoodie mode to keep sane. I've taken a record number of ticks off me and the dog this year. She's protected, I'm not. Had one lodged in my chest last week. Wasn't there long but I still dropped 1000mg of Amoxicillin 2 days in a row to be safe. I'll take black flies over ticks because there gone in a few weeks and they can't kill you. The Black flies dog me all day at work. Fortunately, I rarely if ever see a tick. Our Vet said she sees very little tick activity from here Hilltown patients. Happy about that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dendrite Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 0z Euro is wretched from Sat through about Wed/Thu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damage In Tolland Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 Euro really backed off on the boatloads of rain it had next week..Now keeps most of it along the coast. Looks like 70ish and at least a mix of clouds and sun over the weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoarfrostHubb Posted May 11, 2011 Author Share Posted May 11, 2011 Nice misty 46.4F with a raw wind I love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damage In Tolland Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 Nice misty 41.4F with a raw wind I love it! Breaks of blue here..Looks like another nice day esp this afternoon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoarfrostHubb Posted May 11, 2011 Author Share Posted May 11, 2011 Breaks of blue here..Looks like another nice day esp this afternoon I typed the temp wrong Hopefully the ocean storm pulls away later today and we get sun here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaineJayhawk Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 I typed the temp wrong Hopefully the ocean storm pulls away later today and we get sun here. I'll be overcast all day but tomorrow and Friday look nice. I didn't mow the lawn last weekend like I had intended so I had better do it before this weekend before the next soupy stretch happens, or else it will be welcome to the jungle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattb65 Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 Terrible out there, roaring wind drizzle and 50. Endless clouds and grey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastalWx Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 Euro really backed off on the boatloads of rain it had next week..Now keeps most of it along the coast. Looks like 70ish and at least a mix of clouds and sun over the weekend. It's actually pretty darn wet and raw for all of us. Even if we don't get boat loads of rain, it's an awful pattern. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Torchey Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 57 overcast First kink in the armor, but expected to clear out later. Man you guys out east have really had it bad this week, hopefully you all clear out tomorrow, I would actually love a rainy day, very very dry here now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Collinsville Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 Really need some rain here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Torchey Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 It's actually pretty darn wet and raw for all of us. Even if we don't get boat loads of rain, it's an awful pattern. Scooter big call man, my daughters first communion party is here at the house Sunday at noon. I dont care if its cool or cloudy, but, do you think its pouring rain down here at that time????????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastalWx Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 Scooter big call man, my daughters first communion party is here at the house Sunday at noon. I dont care if its cool or cloudy, but, do you think its pouring rain down here at that time????????? Well it's pretty far out to make an exact call, but I would defintely prepare for something more than drizzle. Just hope something like the GFS happens in that main precip axis is off to the west and along the cold front in NNE. However, I would have backup plans for now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Torchey Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 Well it's pretty far out to make an exact call, but I would defintely prepare for something more than drizzle. Just hope something like the GFS happens in that main precip axis is off to the west and along the cold front in NNE. However, I would have backup plans for now. Thank you Scootero! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baroclinic Zone Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 Mmmm, nothing like drizzle in the morning to say Spring is here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoarfrostHubb Posted May 11, 2011 Author Share Posted May 11, 2011 I may never see 70F again This seems pretty close to climo, maybe a degree or 2 cooler for a couple of days. Helping my grass and flowers, keeping some of the pollen at bay for a little while. Hopefully my son's ballgame gets in today. Only one this week. I'll take it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damage In Tolland Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 It's actually pretty darn wet and raw for all of us. Even if we don't get boat loads of rain, it's an awful pattern. Euro's been changing drastically run after run. Sad to say the GFS is more likely to verfy. I'd prepare for some muggy conditions most of next week with showers/ storms from time to time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tropopause_Fold Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 Well it's pretty far out to make an exact call, but I would defintely prepare for something more than drizzle. Just hope something like the GFS happens in that main precip axis is off to the west and along the cold front in NNE. However, I would have backup plans for now. 00z ec ens seems to look similar to yesterday's 12z ec run with that boundary just parked in place along the coast. there really isn't a piece of guidance out there that doesn't suggest it's a long period of unsettled weather. who knows how bad it actually is - hopefully it's more scattered / intermittent stuff - but there's pretty strong consensus for that ULL now to just sit and spin to our SW. and of course, AMOUT, another nasty day with clouds now all the way west of the CT/NY border. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tropopause_Fold Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 at this rate, it's going to look like ireland across eastern new england by month's end Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian5671 Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 00z ec ens seems to look similar to yesterday's 12z ec run with that boundary just parked in place along the coast. there really isn't a piece of guidance out there that doesn't suggest it's a long period of unsettled weather. who knows how bad it actually is - hopefully it's more scattered / intermittent stuff - but there's pretty strong consensus for that ULL now to just sit and spin to our SW. and of course, AMOUT, another nasty day with clouds now all the way west of the CT/NY border. Big ol bust on that one--storm was supposed to move well east and instead-cloud deck is as far west as it's been. Somehow I don't think we'll make our forecasted high of 70 today.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baroclinic Zone Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 at this rate, it's going to look like ireland across eastern new england by month's end Celtic greenery everywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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