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Post by trbixler on Mar 18, 2012 17:11:33 GMT
Not so much in Arizona. Still chilly here in PDR at 46 degrees. "Winter storm closes 180 miles of I-40 in Arizona"  "(CNN) -- A winter storm packing heavy snow and gusty winds forced authorities to close 180 miles of Interstate 40 in northern Arizona on Sunday until further notice. The road was closed in both directions about 6:30 a.m. (9:30 a.m. ET), said David Beck, dispatch supervisor for the Flagstaff office of the Arizona Highway Patrol. The closure stretched roughly from Kingman in western Arizona to eastward to Winslow, including the city of Flagstaff, he said. Portions of Interstate 17 south of Flagstaff were also closed, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation's website, as were several state roads." www.cnn.com/2012/03/18/us/winter-storm/index.html |
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Post by sigurdur on Mar 19, 2012 0:59:48 GMT
AMSU is FINALLY starting to show a rise in temperature. I was getting quite concerned that the deep freeze would be here all year.
Phew......spring is a coming folks.....get that garden plot ready!
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Post by trbixler on Mar 19, 2012 19:34:09 GMT
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Post by numerouno on Mar 21, 2012 12:01:17 GMT
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Post by woodstove on Mar 21, 2012 12:15:10 GMT
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Post by woodstove on Mar 21, 2012 12:15:57 GMT
Here in Rhode Island, we're enjoying ten days of beautiful weather with temperatures in the 70s. I'm man enough to enjoy good weather.  |
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Post by trbixler on Mar 21, 2012 12:45:20 GMT
39 degrees at my daughters bus stop yesterday morning. Today things are looking better 46 degrees at my house (not far from the bus stop). Not quite "normal" spring yet here in PDR.
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Post by numerouno on Mar 21, 2012 13:30:01 GMT
This is, of course, far more significant than global sea ice anomaly being within a hair's breadth of "normal," I'm sure.
That's correct. Congratulations on appreciating arctic amplification!
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Post by sigurdur on Mar 21, 2012 13:36:57 GMT
numerouno:
I find it interesting that even tho it was cold in Europe for quit some time this winter that the Baltic does not have more ice cover.
Are there other years where this low ice extent has been so evident?
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Post by sigurdur on Mar 21, 2012 13:39:14 GMT
The Northern Great Plains are going to be balmy the rest of the week, before a forcasted return to more seasonal temperatures.
60's then slow cool down to 40's and 50's.
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Post by numerouno on Mar 21, 2012 14:12:46 GMT
numerouno:
I find it interesting that even tho it was cold in Europe for quit some time this winter that the Baltic does not have more ice cover.
You may have found me pointing out the lingering amount of heat in the Baltic this winter.
You notion of a "quite cold" winter did not happen here. The FMI says winter temps (months 12-2) were 0.5 to 2.5+ degrees C above the average. Thermic winter began in the southern coast as late as Jan 6th 2012, which is exceptionally late, about two months later than the normal.
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I can see locations in ND are expected to see 19C, and low 20s during the weekend. (In the late afternoon, I have 9.1C in the airport's meter myself over here.)
These forecasted ND temps I believe would be at or near the maximum temperatures ever recorded in the area for the time of the year?
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Post by sigurdur on Mar 21, 2012 14:41:58 GMT
numerouno:
Yes, they will be close to the maximum temps in the Western part of the state. It is always warmer there because that area is more arid than the eastern 1/3.
Even in the eastern part tho, we are 15-20F above seasonal till the end of the week.
What is most remarkable tho, is that it is not freezing at night. With no snow tho, the sun is heating the black ground quite nicely, which helps us to achieve more warmth.
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Post by sigurdur on Mar 21, 2012 14:44:21 GMT
Numemrouno:
As an aside, I don't know why I keep spelling quite without the e. Maybe the proper spelling will stick this time. Thank you once again for bringing it to my attention.
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Post by numerouno on Mar 21, 2012 15:06:53 GMT
As an aside, I don't know why I keep spelling quite without the eNever mind, at least you can see I fixed mine before you did :-) Weather Underground shows 26C for Bismarck ND for Saturday. That would to me appear like quite a lot.
Yes, they will be close to the maximum temps in the Western part of the state. It is always warmer there because that area is more arid than the eastern 1/3.I checked the statistics of your home state, and it does not seem to be the case that the Western part of ND is in fact "always" more warmer, or warmer even on the average.    www.npwrc.usgs.gov/resource/habitat/climate/temp.htm
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Post by numerouno on Mar 21, 2012 15:20:31 GMT
.. continued, but if you meant to say "in the month of March", here you are:  But the reason I put forward for this for you is your relative proximity of the relatively cool Great Lakes in the spring, something we know all too well from our dear Baltic. |
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