Eskimo Joe Posted August 21 Share Posted August 21 In other weather news, HR 6093, the Weather Reauthorization Act, has passed the U.S. House Science Committee and appears poised for a pass in the House and Senate. https://science.house.gov/bills?ID=BC6A9B3A-4B0B-4F80-B877-37C02C34ECC3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eskimo Joe Posted August 21 Share Posted August 21 14 minutes ago, Fozz said: So does that mean growing season is over in the high terrain? I honestly have no idea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GramaxRefugee Posted August 21 Share Posted August 21 1 hour ago, Eskimo Joe said: Waldorf 46f....I sure wasn't expecting that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hstorm Posted August 21 Share Posted August 21 42 minutes ago, Eskimo Joe said: In other weather news, HR 6093, the Weather Reauthorization Act, has passed the U.S. House Science Committee and appears poised for a pass in the House and Senate. https://science.house.gov/bills?ID=BC6A9B3A-4B0B-4F80-B877-37C02C34ECC3 I, for one, hope that Congress reauthorizes Weather. This board would be fairly boring without it. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hstorm Posted August 21 Share Posted August 21 49 minutes ago, TheClimateChanger said: Probably many. There have been 7-day stretches entirely in the month of August in DC where the average maximum over that stretch was less than 70F. As recently as 1992, there was a 7-day stretch with an average maximum lower than yesterday's 76F. DC appears to have recorded an August 20 high of 76 or lower 16 times in the 125 years between 1900 and 2024. Rainfall was recorded on 10 of those 16 days. So, to answer @mattie g's question, it appears to be an uncommon occurrence on a day with full sun. This morning's DCA low of 59 ties for the 10th coolest August 21 low since 1900. The last time that a cooler low was recorded was in 1969 (58). 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSG Posted August 21 Share Posted August 21 1 hour ago, Fozz said: So does that mean growing season is over in the high terrain? Maybe in some very specific spots. I just checked the VT mesonet sites for Canaan Valley and the lowest I saw there was 37F at Bald Knob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wxdude64 Posted August 21 Share Posted August 21 27 minutes ago, TSG said: Maybe in some very specific spots. I just checked the VT mesonet sites for Canaan Valley and the lowest I saw there was 37F at Bald Knob Looks like Canaan hit just above freezing around 2 am. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattie g Posted August 21 Share Posted August 21 3 hours ago, TheClimateChanger said: Probably many. There have been 7-day stretches entirely in the month of August in DC where the average maximum over that stretch was less than 70F. As recently as 1992, there was a 7-day stretch with an average maximum lower than yesterday's 76F. The stretch in 1992 saw measurable precip on every day from August 12-18 except for the 14th, which had a Trace, so I'm guessing there were plenty of clouds during that entire 7-day period. My point is that a having day with partly cloudy skies only get to 76 at DCA is incredibly impressive. Add in a similar day today and you have to admire that! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eskimo Joe Posted August 21 Share Posted August 21 1 hour ago, GramaxRefugee said: Waldorf 46f....I sure wasn't expecting that. I helped installed that site. Very sandy soil. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WxUSAF Posted August 21 Share Posted August 21 51 minutes ago, mattie g said: The stretch in 1992 saw measurable precip on all every day from August 12-18 except for the 14th, which had a Trace, so I'm guessing there were plenty of clouds during that entire 7-day period. My point is that a having day with partly cloudy skies only get to 76 at DCA is incredibly impressive. Add in a similar day today and you have to admire that! Yeah, it was an anomalously “cool” day even if not unprecedented or record breaking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattie g Posted August 21 Share Posted August 21 31 minutes ago, WxUSAF said: Yeah, it was an anomalously “cool” day even if not unprecedented or record breaking. Exactly. 76 on August 20 isn't wild in and of itself, but the fact that it only got to 76 without precip and/or thick cloud cover is what makes it impressive. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WEATHER53 Posted August 21 Share Posted August 21 15 hours ago, WEATHER53 said: I might be in the 50’s by midnight for first time since May. 62.5 at 10pm 60.5 at midnight so not quite with a very cool overnight low of 51. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WEATHER53 Posted August 21 Share Posted August 21 On 8/21/2024 at 10:53 AM, hstorm said: DC appears to have recorded an August 20 high of 76 or lower 16 times in the 125 years between 1900 and 2024. Rainfall was recorded on 10 of those 16 days. So, to answer @mattie g's question, it appears to be an uncommon occurrence on a day with full sun. This morning's DCA low of 59 ties for the 10th coolest August 21 low since 1900. The last time that a cooler low was recorded was in 1969 (58). I think 1982 and 1986 were like this in a 6 day time period with 8/21 the center point Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattie g Posted August 21 Share Posted August 21 2 hours ago, hstorm said: DC appears to have recorded an August 20 high of 76 or lower 16 times in the 125 years between 1900 and 2024. Rainfall was recorded on 10 of those 16 days. So, to answer @mattie g's question, it appears to be an uncommon occurrence on a day with full sun. This morning's DCA low of 59 ties for the 10th coolest August 21 low since 1900. The last time that a cooler low was recorded was in 1969 (58). Totally missed this point. Thanks for the research into it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87storms Posted August 21 Share Posted August 21 Not a fan of cool/breezy, but this weather is a nice break…I’ll give it that. Looking forward to the upcoming stretch. Jeepers will certainly enjoy it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87storms Posted August 21 Share Posted August 21 Unpopular opinion…could be 5 degrees warmer. Much nicer in the sun…little on the cool side in the shade with the breeze. Wfh today, so just sampled this on my balcony lol. It is biking weather tho…might have to partake later. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattie g Posted August 21 Share Posted August 21 4 minutes ago, 87storms said: Unpopular opinion…could be 5 degrees warmer. Much nicer in the sun…little on the cool side in the shade with the breeze. Wfh today, so just sampled this on my balcony lol. It is biking weather tho…might have to partake later. Only reason I'd want it warmer is to take advantage of the last couple weeks of the neighborhood pool being open. Friday evening and Saturday should be great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MN Transplant Posted August 21 Share Posted August 21 1 hour ago, WxUSAF said: Yeah, it was an anomalously “cool” day even if not unprecedented or record breaking. Per the GFS, 850s are about 3 standard deviations below normal today. Probably the best way to look at it. Really pleasant. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stormy Posted August 21 Share Posted August 21 41.7 this morning was 20 degrees below normal. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asalt1 Posted August 21 Share Posted August 21 I know this won't last...but the receding daylight hours gives me hope fall is near. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WEATHER53 Posted August 21 Share Posted August 21 IAD record low min of 51 for 8/22 is from 1977 and likely falls 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87storms Posted August 21 Share Posted August 21 Only reason I'd want it warmer is to take advantage of the last couple weeks of the neighborhood pool being open. Friday evening and Saturday should be great.Yea, that is true. Definitely not ideal pool (swimming) weather today, though I did confirm just now that it is indeed good biking weather. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herb@MAWS Posted August 21 Share Posted August 21 Camping in Grantsville. Chilly 40s last night. Near 40 tonite. Only about 60 during the day today. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katabatic Posted August 21 Share Posted August 21 39.7 this morning. A month before summer is over is pretty cool (heh, ahem). Hopefully winter's omen. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoda Posted August 21 Share Posted August 21 From this afternoons AFD from LWX .CLIMATE... Below is the list of daily record low temperatures for August 22. Climate Site Aug 22Forecast Low Washington-National (DCA) 51F (1923)57F Washington-Dulles (IAD) 51F (1976)50F Baltimore (BWI) 52F (1956)54F Martinsburg (MRB) 38F (1925)46F Annapolis (NAK)* 50F (2000)59F Hagerstown (HGR)* 44F (1982)47F Charlottesville (CHO)* 54F (1925)50F *records are not officially issued for these stations. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dailylurker Posted August 21 Share Posted August 21 My high cannabis plants didn't seem to notice the 50 degree low temperature in the garden this morning. They looked like they had their normal positive vibes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terpeast Posted August 22 Share Posted August 22 Forecast low for mby (between IAD and JYO) is 49. It will be interesting if that actually happens. Last time we got sub-50 in August was Aug 20, 1998 when IAD dropped to 47 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronTy Posted August 22 Share Posted August 22 14 hours ago, WxUSAF said: Our mountain property backs up to The Glades and is at a slightly higher elevation - the glades is a downhill walk from our cabin site. Awesome to think it was in the 20s there last night! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nj2va Posted August 22 Share Posted August 22 Got in 12 holes of golf this evening after work. Amazing weather! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deck Pic Posted August 22 Share Posted August 22 This is pretty early for fake fall. damn. 65/52. I think I hit 58 this morning. Someone at the coffee shop was complaining about how chilly it was this morning and I gave them the evil eye. 4 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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