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Pons-Brooks Comet to be visible with naked eye, closest approach to Sun on April 21
The comet designated as 12P/Pons-Brooks will reach its closest point to the Sun on April 21, 2024 as part of its 71-year orbit. During this event, the absolute magnitude is expected to reach 4.5 to 5.0 making it bright enough to possibly see with the naked eye from suburban (and... read more ❯
Earthquake swarm occurring along Oregon-Nevada border
An uptick in earthquake activity is being observed along the Oregon-Nevada border between Lakeview and Steens Mountain. For the 30 day period ending 12:00 PDT March 12, 29 earthquakes were located in this area. The vast majority have been too small to be felt by humans but a M3.5 earthquake... read more ❯
Strong ridge to develop over the Northwest, sunny skies and warm temps forecast
Leftover moisture and cold air aloft will be enough for scattered showers and isolated t-storms throughout the Pacific Northwest on Tuesday. These storms will be more widespread along and west of the Cascades and some may produce small hail and/or graupel. The Columbia Gorge, Hermiston, and the Tri-Cities will be... read more ❯
Winter 2023-24, R.I.P.
Five days ago, local meteorologists declared that "winter is over." There has been considerable debate the past few years about what constitutes "wintry" conditions in our mild temperate climate. Here's why I feel that winter is truly over:
1. We're not going to have a significant snowstorm in the lowest elevations... read more ❯
Third cold front in a row to pass through Pacific Northwest on Monday
The third system in a train that started late last week is forecast to reach the Pacific Northwest during the day Monday. High clouds from this are already reaching the Interstate 5 corridor as of 07:00. Rainfall totals through Tuesday reaching half an inch (10 mm) are forecast for Portland,... read more ❯
El Niño to collapse by summer, La Niña forecast fall and winter 2024-25
Strong El Niño conditions were observed over the winter of 2023-24, leading to long lasting periods of split flow in the jet stream aimed at Western North America. This is a typical El Niño pattern, where the northern split persistently aims storms at southeast Alaska and the southern branch aims... read more ❯
Next train of storms approaches Pacific Northwest, rain and mountain snow this weekend
Much of the Northwest is enjoying a break in precipitation after persistent regional storms and post-frontal showers. A low pressure system heading for Alaska will bring that to an end from north to south with the first of several cold fronts moving in.
Rain and mountain snow from this begins during... read more ❯
Pacific Northwest snowpack improves at the start of March after week of snow
A prolonged pattern of upper level troughing and repeated regional storm systems have added quite a bit of snow to mountains of the Pacific Northwest over the past week. As of the end of the day on March 4, the snow-water equivalent (SWE) value for the Northwest was 88% of... read more ❯
Mountaintop wind gusts almost reach 200 mph (320 km/h) in California blizzard
The Sierra Nevada mountains of California and Nevada are experiencing a rare extreme blizzard this weekend with incredible amounts of snow and strong winds forecast through Sunday including major travel corridors like Interstate 80 over Donner Summit and the Lake Tahoe area. Storm total snowfall may approach 11 feet (3.4... read more ❯
Columbia Basin dry for the weekend but showers return Monday
Some drizzle was observed in the Tri-Cities area Thursday and Friday as a low pressure system worked its way through the region. That low is on its way east to bring some snow to the Plains and Canadian Prairies (with sharp temperature drops in places like Winnipeg).
The Columbia Basin will... read more ❯
Daily Weather Reports
Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024-SW Michigan-Nothing But Clouds
Currently 48 with an average wind from the the E of 1 mph. Feels like 48 degrees. Dew Point 40, Humidity 73%, Barometer 30.19, Visibility 10 mi., Sunrise 7:37 am, Sunset 5:17 pm.
Mostly cloudy with a high in the lower 50s. Light winds becoming SE 5-10 mph in the afternoon.
Partly... read more ❯
Another Dark, Dismal Day . . . .
After a rainy, drizzly day on Thursday, today is dry but no sun to be found. This looks like a typical November Michigan day. Temperatures are right where they should be tor this time of year, and it's good for the deer hunters. Rifle season started today and two neighbors... read more ❯
Friday, Nov. 15, 2024-SW Michigan-Colorless Sky Morning
Currently 46 with an average wind from the W of 2. Feels like 46 degrees. Dew Point 46, Humidity 100%, Barometer 30.06, Visibility 8 mi., Sunrise 7:35 am, Sunset 5:18 pm.
Cloudy with patchy drizzle until about midday. High in the lower 50s. N W winds around 10 mph.
Mostly cloudy with... read more ❯
A Rainy, Dark Morning . . . .
Rain began last night and continued through the overnight. There was 0.25" in my gauge at 8:30 this morning. It is still drizzling at this time and temps remain in the mid 40s. I don't think that we'll see any sun today.
Our 10:45 AM temperature is 45°F, the humidity is... read more ❯
Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024-SW Michigan-Gloomy Mid-Month Morning
Currently 44 with an average wind from the ENE of 3 mph. Feels like 40 degrees. Dew Point 44, Humidity 100%, Barometer 29.77, Visibility 6 mi., Sunrise 7:34 am, Sunset 5:19 pm.
90% chance of rain showers. Low in the lower 40s. SE winds 5-15 mph with gusts to 25.
Mostly cloudy... read more ❯
Not A Bad November Day . . . . .
Our morning was bright, but now the sky is mostly cloudy. It's a little breezy but temperatures are warmer than yesterday. It's not a bad day to get out and do something. My outdoor furniture is still on the deck, and I hate to put it away as long as... read more ❯
Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024-SW Michigan-November Getting Ready To Change
Currently 40 with an average wind from the ENE of 3 mph. Feels like 40 degrees. Dew Point 34, Humidity 73%, Barometer 30.24, Visibility 10 mi., Sunrise 7:33 am, Sunset 5:20 pm.
Mostly sunny morning becoming mostly cloudy afternoon. High in the upper 40s. SE 5-15 mph with gusts to around... read more ❯
Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024-SW Michigan-Cool But Sunny Today
Currently 35 with an average wind from the NNE of 6 mph. Feels like 31 degrees. Dew Point 33, Humidity 90%, Barometer 30.36, Visibility 10 mi, Sunrise 5:21 am, Sunset 5:21 pm.
Sunny today with a high in the upper 40s. E winds 5-10 mph.
Mostly clear tonight with a low in... read more ❯
Transitioning Weather . . . .
Last night brought some storms to mid portions, and southern portions of the state. There was even a brief tornado warning for Gratiot County but I haven't heard of any damage. Today is bringing falling temperatures and very windy conditions. I don't think we'll see much sun today although it... read more ❯
Monday, Nov. 11, 2024-SW Michigan-Cloudy And Windy Today
Currently 53 with an average wind from the SW of 10 mph. Feels like 53 degrees. Dew Point 45, Humidity 74%, Barometer 29.72, Visibility 9 mi., Sunrise 7:30 am, Sunset 5:22 pm.
Mostly cloudy with a 20% chance of rain until midday. High in the lower 50s. W winds 15-25 with... read more ❯