What's the weather like where you are?

Subject: RE: What's the weather like where you are?
From: JennieG
Date: 14 Oct 14 - 02:18 AM

Guest Manuel, I live in Tamworth, a town in north-western New South Wales, Oz.

After I wrote that last post we had more rain for a grand total of 19 mls over 24 hours yesterday, and more storms and rain are forecast tonight. Oz has cycles of drought and flood, drought and flood; we had a flood four years ago and well above average rain for a couple of years, but last year (after a promising start) was below average and this year even more so. Concern is felt because town water supplies are a bit low and we are heading into what is forecast to be a dry hot summer again, last year's summer was the hottest ever.

But what the heck, next year we might have a flood again......

Subject: RE: What's the weather like where you are?
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 14 Oct 14 - 09:32 AM

& I'm about 5 hours south east of Jennie, near the world-famous Sydney Harbour, & a km or 2 west of the even more famous Bondi Beach.

We are in the middle (end?)of a big storm & in the past 15 hours have had 53mm of rain, most of it in the past 6 or so hours) a lot more than Tamworth has received. Go away, rain - head out into the dry inland areas, we don't need you here on the coast. Sydney weather radar

In the past 5 or 6 hours the Sydney & surrounding areas have had floods & blackouts etc. I'm keeping my torch close just in case, I'd hate to try to avoid all the stuff that lives on the floor in a search for light.

sandra, 12.30am Wednesday morning


as a poet, Dorothy McKeller put it we live in a land of droughts & flooding rains & here's a bit of light relief

my favourite drought relief cartoon

cartoon - drought relief floods

Subject: RE: What's the weather like where you are?
From: GUEST,Manuel
Date: 14 Oct 14 - 10:13 AM

Thanks for the enlightenment, JennieG. Here's hoping Tamworth and surrounding areas get that additional 131 mls, and more, before long.

Subject: RE: What's the weather like where you are?
From: GUEST,Manuel
Date: 14 Oct 14 - 12:47 PM

Sandra, the nicholson cartoon emphasises your point quite well! Thanks. Hope the downpour goes away for a while.

Subject: RE: What's the weather like where you are?
From: brashley46
Date: 15 Oct 14 - 12:05 AM

Still warmish, fixin' to rain here in Toronto ...

Subject: RE: What's the weather like where you are?
From: JennieG
Date: 15 Oct 14 - 01:36 AM

Yesterday and today, barely an hour south-east of here, it snowed! It's supposed to be hot in the middle of October, geez!

So yesterday and today it is not ~quite~ warm.

Subject: RE: What's the weather like where you are?
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 15 Oct 14 - 11:08 AM

last night I slept undeer my 80% down quilt after several nights under my finest woollen blanket with the fan blowing nearby!

Today I wore winter clothes after days of spring clothes.

Quilt & winter clothes were meant for the weekend when I'll be at a festival several hours south where life is cooler, not for Sydney.

sandra

Subject: RE: What's the weather like where you are?
From: gnu
Date: 01 Dec 14 - 01:39 PM

The HORROR! The CARNAGE! It was 13C just an hour ago here in Moncton, NB.ca... the children are stricken with grief and tears... snowmen (snowpersons?) are mere puddles containing rocks and carrots and... I can't bear to type the graphic description of such tragedy... dead!... all of them dead. No news at eleven.

Subject: RE: What's the weather like where you are?
From: ChanteyLass
Date: 01 Dec 14 - 04:14 PM

Rhode Island's h aving a heat wave, too, after unseasonably low temperatures on Saturday. We were told to expect more severe cold in a day or two.

Subject: RE: What's the weather like where you are?
From: gnu
Date: 01 Dec 14 - 07:59 PM

I think it's -12 here tomorrow. Such are the Merrytimes of Canuckistan eh?

Subject: RE: What's the weather like where you are?
From: Janie
Date: 02 Dec 14 - 12:00 AM

Temps and cloud cover bouncing all over the place. Today was sunny and about 70 f. Sunday was cloudless and mild, in the low to mid 60's. Friday was chilly and Saturday was cool. Tomorrow, rain and high of 46. Bounces a bit the rest of the week but headed for more seasonable weather in the low to mid 50's as the week goes on.

Typical erratic late fall here on the Piedmont of North Carolina. Not a wet fall, but at least not completely droughty.

Subject: RE: What's the weather like where you are?
From: Ebbie
Date: 02 Dec 14 - 09:54 PM

For four or five days we had brilliant blue weather with high temps of around 20. Beautiful, no ice underfoot, no wind.

Then day before yesterday it clouded up and started snowing. Not a whole lot. We ended up with an official 8 inches.

Tonight it is raining into the snow. It is forecast to freeze overnight. Gonna be a slippery drive in the morning...

Subject: RE: What's the weather like where you are?
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 03 Dec 14 - 04:04 AM

here in just-after-sundown-Sydney it's still bloody hot & humid. I'm close to the harbour (can't see it!) and get the same weather as at the official Sydney location Observatory Hill.

14 mins ago it was 21.4C with 87% humidity. About an hour ago we had a big storm - lotsa' rain - in a tropical fashion - down it came then away it went! 22mm fell between 6.30 & 7pm. Max temp today was 29.3C.

forecast for today (Wednesday) was min 21 & max 29 with the same tomorrow, & we are expecting more rain.

sandra

Subject: RE: What's the weather like where you are?
From: gnu
Date: 03 Dec 14 - 04:31 AM

"... it's still bloody hot & humid." Ouch!

Subject: RE: What's the weather like where you are?
From: Rumncoke
Date: 03 Dec 14 - 06:48 AM

Here on the South coast of England the weather is decidedly chilly for short sleeves - I think less hardy souls than I are in overcoats now. The temperature overnight went below freezing inland, I am sure. The barometer is showing high pressure the sky is clear and the sun is shining, so all in all a good day, just cold.

Subject: RE: What's the weather like where you are?
From: gnu
Date: 03 Dec 14 - 01:48 PM

15kph tops this AM. LOTS of accidents on the roads. Every time the radio announcer came on, he said SLOW DOWN! I helped some elderly people up ta yer Sobeys get in and out for groceries... got my quota+ of good deeds for today done in jig time. The temp is up to 5C now but she's windy and heavy rain. Back to -10C by Friday. Makes a man feel ALIVE! And bloody wet and cold. Brrrrrrr... grrrrrrrrr.

Subject: RE: What's the weather like where you are?
From: JennieG
Date: 03 Dec 14 - 03:32 PM

Well - it's not cold.

I live 5-6 hours drive north-west from Sandra, who lives in the heart of Sydney in the Big Smoke, and here today in the Small Smoke very welcome rain is forecast. Welcome because we are in drought, and the drought is biting hard; we are now banned from using hoses to water our gardens (or for any other purpose), although we can use buckets or watering cans between 6pm and 8pm. Elderly folk who may have trouble carrying buckets can apply for a dispensation, and will be allowed to use a hose for two hours a week. Local farmers are having a tough time, as you can imagine; many are having to sell cattle, even breeding stock which they had hoped to keep, because there is no feed for them and they can't keep buying feed with no end in sight to the drought.

So rain, which is forecast for the next few days, is eagerly awaited.

Subject: RE: What's the weather like where you are?
From: GUEST,Manuel
Date: 03 Dec 14 - 06:32 PM

In those dire circumstances, then, JennieG, here's hoping that it comes down in torrents!

Subject: RE: What's the weather like where you are?
From: JennieG
Date: 04 Dec 14 - 04:39 AM

Thank you, Guest Manuel.....and now I am going to turn off the computer, because thunder is getting closer!

Subject: RE: What's the weather like where you are?
From: JennieG
Date: 04 Dec 14 - 03:20 PM

It's now morning, storms have passed and we had very good rain last night with more forecast for today - fingers crossed that actually happens! One thing that we don't want, however, are 'dry' electrical storms with lots of thunder and lightning but no (or very little) rain. Many fires are started by lightning strikes and, to quote a favourite media cliché, the bush is "tinder dry".

It's such a cliché, in fact, that many people eagerly await the first sighting of the phrase in spring each year, and newspaper columnists announce it with glee!

Subject: RE: What's the weather like where you are?
From: ChanteyLass
Date: 04 Dec 14 - 07:55 PM

Nothing as dire here in Rhode Island as what some of you are experiencing! I wish you relief from heat, humidity, and drought, or freezing temps, ice, and snow. Today was chilly: sweater and long wool coat weather. Yesterday I needed only a heavy sweater.

Subject: RE: What's the weather like where you are?
From: ChanteyLass
Date: 08 Dec 14 - 11:49 PM

Cold. Really cold. Below freezing cold. So cold I didn't bother turning on the car's heater when I drove between home and the Y because it's a short distance and the motor wouldn't have time to warm up. By the time I reached my destination I was almost frozen.

Subject: RE: What's the weather like where you are?
From: JennieG
Date: 09 Dec 14 - 12:18 AM

Oh, I can't imagine how cold that must be!

It's raining here, again. Over the past week we have had more than our average December rainfall, with more to come over the next week. The hill behind us was dry, brown and dead last week, now it is green.....wonderful to see.

Subject: RE: What's the weather like where you are?
From: Ebbie
Date: 09 Dec 14 - 02:12 AM

Rain. Very wet. Most roadways are clear of ice and snow.

Subject: RE: What's the weather like where you are?
From: gnu
Date: 09 Dec 14 - 05:29 AM

Twas -17C yesterday morn but it's slowly warming up to snow a bit and then turn to sleet to freezing rain to rain by tomorrow morning. Rain and snow are no problem. It's the ice+wind that I worry about.

Subject: RE: What's the weather like where you are?
From: gnu
Date: 09 Dec 14 - 02:50 PM

The gulls are inland (I am about 20 miles from salt water). We have them all the time but have many more when a storm is coming in. I can tell just looking at my black truck in the driveway. >;-)

Subject: RE: What's the weather like where you are?
From: Ed T
Date: 09 Dec 14 - 02:56 PM

No snow this winter season yet. It generally has been warmer than most years, with a few colder below freezing nights. Heavy rain and wind forecast for the next few days. Seems like we are on the southern side of a winter snow event.

Subject: RE: What's the weather like where you are?
From: ChanteyLass
Date: 09 Dec 14 - 08:40 PM

After yesterday's below freezing temps, today we had pouring rain. It's a good thing the temp had come up enough so that it was rain, not snow.

Subject: RE: What's the weather like where you are?
From: GUEST,Manuel
Date: 12 Dec 14 - 01:41 PM

Just ended a restorative visit to the Yucatan where it was nothing but mild and balmy weather; the sun out and shining every day but no oppressive heat to contend with, thanks to an abundance of clouds providing cover and bringing no rain.

Subject: RE: What's the weather like where you are?
From: Ed T
Date: 12 Dec 14 - 02:54 PM

Relatively misty today- yesterday the same temp. -but sunny.
Rained, heavily, like it would never stop, for 24 hours before that-low lying areas had flooding, and a few rivers rose beyond their banks.
Overall, warm for the time of year.

Subject: RE: What's the weather like where you are?
From: ChanteyLass
Date: 12 Dec 14 - 09:08 PM

After three days of rain and gloom, today was a beautiful winter day of cold but not freezing temps, sunshine, and no wind. I would love winter more if it was filled with days like this. (It can rain gently at night, though.)

Subject: RE: What's the weather like where you are?
From: ChanteyLass
Date: 21 Feb 15 - 04:11 PM

It's snowing again in RI. It's supposed to change to a wintry mix, freezing rain, sleet, rain, whatever later tonight. The condo association finally hired people to remove snow from roofs, but they haven't reached mine yet. If the conditions get too bad for the workers to continue, will my roof hold up under the weight of wet snow?

Subject: RE: What's the weather like where you are?
From: GUEST
Date: 21 Feb 15 - 05:30 PM

#$@&%*!

Subject: RE: What's the weather like where you are?
From: GUEST,#
Date: 22 Feb 15 - 02:56 PM

Soon as the snow clears so I can look out the window, I'll let y'all know.

Subject: RE: What's the weather like where you are?
From: ranger1
Date: 22 Feb 15 - 09:17 PM

Heat wave here on the coast of Maine today - temps reached the low 30s!

Subject: RE: What's the weather like where you are?
From: frogprince
Date: 22 Feb 15 - 10:25 PM

I've been meaning to check in here. A week ago, we set a low temp record for that date. Then, sometime Thursday night or Friday morning, we set an all time recorded low for here, at least 28 below. Where I grew up in Minnesota, that would just be a chilly night. But for southern Michigan...
A majority of the people in this town whom I've heard to comment on the record temps have rattled off the "so much for global warming" line.

Subject: RE: What's the weather like where you are?
From: ChanteyLass
Date: 25 Feb 15 - 07:12 PM

After last night's snowfall, the news today includes the story that this has been Rhode Island's snowiest February on record--more snow than even in the February of the blizzard of '78. It is also the second coldest February but unlikely to break that record in the few days left. Not breaking that record is fine with me!

Subject: RE: What's the weather like where you are?
From: gnu
Date: 25 Feb 15 - 08:34 PM

Well. That was "refreshing". I needed to shovel more snow. Makes me sleep better. Fresh air and exercise eh? ****!!!!

I just (two minutes ago) emailed my cousin about costs of apartments in Vancouver.

Subject: RE: What's the weather like where you are?
From: Ed T
Date: 25 Feb 15 - 09:31 PM

Rained most of the day-good for making icy streets tonight.

Subject: RE: What's the weather like where you are?
From: gnu
Date: 26 Feb 15 - 07:16 AM

I'd rather have the snow.

Subject: RE: What's the weather like where you are?
From: Ed T
Date: 26 Feb 15 - 07:57 AM

snow blower adjustment 

"I'd rather have the snow."

Not much choice, when it comes to weather, unless a guy flys away:)

Yesterday's rain did not involve snow- so, no "heart attack" slush to shovel or fluck-up the blower's innards. Ideas in the link may help a snowblower ability to blow slushy snow?

Subject: RE: What's the weather like where you are?
From: gnu
Date: 26 Feb 15 - 11:17 AM

My Honda does a reasonable job with slush. I went with the "twice the price" Honda just to have hydrostatic drive. Works a treat... much easier on the arthritis. Before the Honda, I had a 12HP MTD with a 6" throat and it worked pretty good in slush.

Subject: RE: What's the weather like where you are?
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 17 Jun 15 - 06:06 AM

lucky us - a
double rainbow & golden clouds!

otherwise cool & a bit wet!

sandra

Subject: RE: What's the weather like where you are?
From: GUEST,#
Date: 17 Jun 15 - 01:02 PM

SiS: the second link give a 'page not found'.

Nice rainbow(s).

Subject: RE: What's the weather like where you are?
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 17 Jun 15 - 07:42 PM

weird - the second link came from a story on the first page - looks like I only copied part of the URL.

still weird - I just pasted the full URL http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/nsw/a-glorious-sydney-sunset-stops-traffic-thanks-to-rainbows-and-golden-clouds/story-fni0cx12-1227402696793 into the blikifier but only part of it appeared - this bit -   
http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/nsw/a-glorious-sydney-sunset-stops-traffic-thanks-to-rainbows-and-golden-clouds/story-fni0 & once again I created the same incomplete blue clicky

cut & paste the URL into your fsvourite brower to see the pics - http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/nsw/a-glorious-sydney-sunset-stops-traffic-thanks-to-rainbows-and-golden-clouds/story-fni0cx12-1227402696793

or just click on the link in the first story

sandra


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Subject: RE: What's the weather like where you are?
From: ChanteyLass
Date: 17 Jun 15 - 08:10 PM

Amazingly gorgeous pics, Sandra! I had the same problem gnu had, but the last link in your second post worked.

Subject: What's the weather like where you are?
From: keberoxu
Date: 12 Mar 16 - 03:34 PM

Would a re-visit to this thread be timely? As the weather is...transitional, which means any darned thing could happen, at any moment. Shudder to recall New England at this time LAST year. Presently we are in full-on "mud season" what with almost all the snow and ice thawed by now....kind of early for that to have happened.

Subject: RE: What's the weather like where you are?
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 12 Mar 16 - 11:27 PM

& here in Sydney Australia we are still in high summer - hot & humid.

Sydney - what's behind the city's record run of warm weather?

The city has had a record 31 straight days above 26℃ (and counting), smashing the previous record of 19 days in a row set in 2014. Nights have also been unusually warm, with only two nights in February dropping below 19℃ (equalling the record set in 2003 and 1983).

We are allegedly heading for a change of season ...

sandra in sunny Sydney, 26C & 65% humidity

Subject: RE: What's the weather like where you are?
From: JennieG
Date: 13 Mar 16 - 12:38 AM

Hot......much hotter right now than Sydney, where Sandra lives! 35 deg an hour ago, and 16% humidity. Sandra lives in a sauna, we live in an oven.

And dry, so dry. Since late January we have had about eight (8) drops of rain. They fell a couple of evenings ago, I stood outside and counted them. Gardens are struggling, people are stressed.

This coming week is supposed to be a little cooler, but after Tuesday we won't be here. We'll be in Canberra for the Aussie National Folk Festival where it will be even cooler again! Yay and double yay! Coolth, wonderful coolth!

We have had enough warmth for a while.

Subject: RE: What's the weather like where you are?
From: GUEST,Joe On Test Computer
Date: 13 Mar 16 - 12:39 AM

Dry February in the Northern California Sierra Foothills, which caused us to worry about continued drought.
It started raining March 4, and hasn't stopped. El Niño is back at work.

Good news!

-Joe-