SnoSki14 Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 It's been more or less a typical spring so far. A mix of warmer and cooler days, days like today and tomorrow showing that contrast perfectly. The amount of rain we've had is somewhat low but nothing alarming yet. But what we've previously experienced in March and April has really created a warped sense of reality. People expect several days in the 80s by now but climo says not yet. Our average doesn't even hit 70 until May 10 or later depending on where you live so expecting more 70s or higher is actually pretty unrealistic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
famartin Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 It's been more or less a typical spring so far. A mix of warmer and cooler days, days like today and tomorrow showing that contrast perfectly. The amount of rain we've had is somewhat low but nothing alarming yet. But what we've previously experienced in March and April has really created a warped sense of reality. People expect several days in the 80s by now but climo says not yet. Our average doesn't even hit 70 until May 10 or later depending on where you live so expecting more 70s or higher is actually pretty unrealistic. Average first 80-degree day in Central Park is April 21st, using the 1981-2010 period. This year's was still early. The average first 70-degree day is March 23rd. This year's was late. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWCCraig Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 Early next week looks nice on the DGEX. W/NW flow almost everyday helping the warmer temps to the coast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isotherm Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 I think we have bust potential on the warmer side tomorrow as well as through the end of the month w/ sfc high pressure overhead. Full sunshine at this time of year should help too. Generally 65-70 through next Tuesday but tomorrow should be widespread mid 70s, and maybe 70+ early next week. Could see some upper 70s sneak up to near PHL tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzucker Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 Central Park was dead normal on April temperatures coming into today. After a departure around -10 today (50/41 actuals versus 64/47 normals), they should stand around -0.4F or so. Newark and LaGuardia are running just slightly above normal, while JFK is running slightly below normal. I don't really think it's been a cold April although the last few days have been chilly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
famartin Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 Central Park was dead normal on April temperatures coming into today. After a departure around -10 today (50/41 actuals versus 64/47 normals), they should stand around -0.4F or so. Newark and LaGuardia are running just slightly above normal, while JFK is running slightly below normal. I don't really think it's been a cold April although the last few days have been chilly. As others have mentioned, perception is everything, and recent history tends to skew people's feelings/beliefs. The last few Springs have been torch warm, so its probably to be expected that this spring would seem much colder than it should be, when its not. At least not since April 1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Absolute Humidity Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 As others have mentioned, perception is everything, and recent history tends to skew people's feelings/beliefs. The last few Springs have been torch warm, so its probably to be expected that this spring would seem much colder than it should be, when its not. At least not since April 1.Yes true, April should be cool and rainy with a few nice spats in the 70's. this year were cool and dry. Feels great though. The sun is sneaky, I got a sunburn this weekend with temps in low mid 50's gotta love that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uncle W Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 I can't say how many chity Aprils's I've lived thru because there are to many...A few were day after day of showers or rain...this year is great so far...most of the cold came from the north west...not from the ocean...I'm expecting the first 90 before mid May...May could end up above average this year... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snow_Miser Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 34.9 right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doncat Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 Duluth MN with 51 inches of snow this month... snowiest month on record! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allsnow Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 Coldest game in MLB history the other day in Denver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cfa Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 Although I'd prefer 70's & 80's this time of year, the forecast looks very nice. I hope we over-perform on the high temperatures though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pazzo83 Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 Next few days are gonna be San Diego-like. Awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SACRUS Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 Next few days are gonna be San Diego-like. Awesome. Yeah it does seem we're in the california stretch. We had many last year dry/warm days, cooler nights. Just perfect for this time of year - minus the allergies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IsentropicLift Posted April 24, 2013 Author Share Posted April 24, 2013 This weather is boring....bring me severe weather....bring me snow in May....bring me a flood....bring me a hurricane....bring me anything but blah blah blah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJO812 Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 This weather is boring....bring me severe weather....bring me snow in May....bring me a flood....bring me a hurricane....bring me anything but blah blah blah Agree 100000 percent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pazzo83 Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 This weather is boring....bring me severe weather....bring me snow in May....bring me a flood....bring me a hurricane....bring me anything but blah blah blah Go outside and enjoy it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluewave Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 Driest Aprils in NYC: 1881..................................0.95 1942..................................1.09 1963/1896/2013 to date.....1.27 1869..................................1.39 1985..................................1.41 1946..................................1.43 1935..................................1.53 2001..................................1.58 1882..................................1.64 1950..................................1.66 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
famartin Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 Go outside and enjoy it. +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IsentropicLift Posted April 24, 2013 Author Share Posted April 24, 2013 Go outside and enjoy it. some of us have to work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
famartin Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 some of us have to work I prefer exciting weather to also occur when I'm not working. The only good weather for work days is a high overcast Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJO812 Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 I miss tracking interesting weather on the models. This time of the year is quite boring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snow_Miser Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 The long range GFS has a storm system with a Sandy like track in it's fantasy range. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doncat Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 Nice recovery in temps here today from a morning low of 38 to 74 currently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormlover74 Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 While I'm sure there will be a fly or two in the ointment when do you ever see a near perfect 7 day forecast this time of year? .THURSDAY...SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE MID 60S. NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO15 MPH. .FRIDAY...SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE MID 60S. NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH. .SATURDAY...MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 60S. .SUNDAY...MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE MID 60S. .MONDAY...MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE MID 60S. .TUESDAY...MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 60S. .WEDNESDAY...MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 60S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJO812 Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 Getting closer to hurricane season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
famartin Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 While I'm sure there will be a fly or two in the ointment when do you ever see a near perfect 7 day forecast this time of year? .THURSDAY...SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE MID 60S. NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH. .FRIDAY...SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE MID 60S. NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH. .SATURDAY...MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 60S. .SUNDAY...MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE MID 60S. .MONDAY...MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE MID 60S. .TUESDAY...MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 60S. .WEDNESDAY...MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 60S. Perfect would be 10 degrees warmer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnoSki14 Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 Perfect would be 10 degrees warmer. Why rush the warmth? Near average with sunny skies is amazing for late April. We'll probably start to bake in a month to a month and a half so ill gladly enjoy the comfortable conditions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IsentropicLift Posted April 24, 2013 Author Share Posted April 24, 2013 I miss tracking interesting weather on the models. This time of the year is quite boring. Don't get me wrong, I love Spring but nothing gets me more excited then tracking a bit east coast snow storm. It's like a two week event and then when it shifts 100 miles SE inside of 24 hours you think about all the hours you wasted glued to the models lol. No matter how many times you get screwed over, you keep coming back again and again like a sickness. I also find tracking tropical weather exciting as well, even if we aren't in the direct path, and of course the last two years have been quite the exception to say the least. 3 years in a row with an east coast hit incoming? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
famartin Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 Why rush the warmth? Near average with sunny skies is amazing for late April. We'll probably start to bake in a month to a month and a half so ill gladly enjoy the comfortable conditions. That's not warm. That's perfect. 60s is kinda coolish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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