What's the weather like where you are?

Subject: RE: What's the weather like where you are?
From: Donuel
Date: 23 Dec 16 - 12:38 PM

DC 47 sunny

Subject: RE: What's the weather like where you are?
From: keberoxu
Date: 23 Dec 16 - 12:28 PM

Forgot my gloves. Just because the sun is shining, that is no excuse for forgetting my gloves.

Subject: RE: What's the weather like where you are?
From: keberoxu
Date: 22 Dec 16 - 12:26 PM

Settling in for THAT holiday weekend.

Subject: RE: What's the weather like where you are?
From: keberoxu
Date: 21 Dec 16 - 04:38 PM

A dear friend told me that recently she was unable to fly out of the airport in Denver: the "jet bridges" were frozen. She uses that airport regularly year upon year, and this was a first for her.

Subject: RE: What's the weather like where you are?
From: keberoxu
Date: 21 Dec 16 - 12:42 PM

The sun is back, just in time for the winter solstice. And thankfully we are in between storm systems, so that bitter wind has calmed down for now.

Subject: RE: What's the weather like where you are?
From: keberoxu
Date: 18 Dec 16 - 06:34 PM

Yes, Donuel, those Maryland icy roads made national headlines. It sounds utterly gruesome.

The whip-saw of weather continues in New England, a roller-coaster of rising and falling temperatures. There are heaps of plowed-over snow freezing up, and at the same time any slush and ice left on exposed surfaces -- as just a thin coating -- largely melted today.

Subject: RE: What's the weather like where you are?
From: Donuel
Date: 17 Dec 16 - 10:11 PM

I took pictures of roses frozen in ice storm lace and holly fused in the webs of ice. I saw about 10 spun out cars and heard about the 40 car truck pile ups just past our exit to the airport.

Subject: RE: What's the weather like where you are?
From: keberoxu
Date: 17 Dec 16 - 02:09 PM

will we have a snowy Christmas?

Subject: RE: What's the weather like where you are?
From: keberoxu
Date: 16 Dec 16 - 01:33 PM

I imagine Beau is VERY quick about doing his business outside in this cold!

The snowstorm and the winds are coming this way....

Subject: RE: What's the weather like where you are?
From: ranger1
Date: 16 Dec 16 - 08:47 AM

It's up to -2 F here on the coast of Maine from a low of -5 F. Took me longer to bundle up to take the dog out than it did for him to do his business.

Subject: RE: What's the weather like where you are?
From: Charmion
Date: 16 Dec 16 - 08:17 AM

Flippin' freezin' in Ottawa -- bright blue sky, condensation streaming down all the windows, frostbite warnings on the radio. Minus 30 when I got up, not much better now. A good day stay in -- it's about time to change the bed and wash the sticky ktchen floor.

Subject: RE: What's the weather like where you are?
From: ChanteyLass
Date: 15 Dec 16 - 07:49 PM

Cold and windy here, and tomorrow is supposed to be worse. I would have icicles hanging from my nose and ears if the air wasn't so dry. Rain is predicted for the weekend, but so are warmer temps.

Subject: RE: What's the weather like where you are?
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 15 Dec 16 - 03:30 AM

we had a very pleasant day, more like a spring day, in summery Sydney, Australia, cool, cloudy with a spot of rain, but very high UV readings.

I live on the edge of the CBD & have the advantage of harbour breezes, those who live in Sydney's western suburbs are always a few degrees higher. Here in the CBD we had 2 days around 36C (about 98F) + high humidity, temperatures fell to 30C at 6pm yesterday. Today (Thursday) was much cooler with 20 at 2.30am & 19 @ 2.30pm & no horrible humidity, yah!!

Those like JennieG who live much further west in the Small Smoke get higher temperatures, with very low humidity.

sandra

Subject: RE: What's the weather like where you are?
From: keberoxu
Date: 14 Dec 16 - 12:40 PM

Donuel's report is on point. The weather is in a condition of conflict, as there are several systems fighting each other. Whip-sawed, I tell you, we are being whip-sawed. Tomorrow, into the subfreezing nadir for several days. Then a warm storm system on the weekend brings the temperature above freezing. Water-repellent boots, and put the dress boots someplace warm and dry.

Subject: RE: What's the weather like in DC ?
From: Donuel
Date: 13 Dec 16 - 04:50 PM

one day until official winter. Tomorrow Wed. it will be 17F but by Sun. it will be 60F
1,142 days till election day 2020

Subject: RE: What's the weather like where you are?
From: ChanteyLass
Date: 13 Dec 16 - 12:31 AM

Yes, but possibly black ice during the morning commute! Drive carefully if you live in the affected area!

Subject: RE: What's the weather like where you are?
From: keberoxu
Date: 12 Dec 16 - 05:01 PM

A few more welcome days of warmth. Meaning, above freezing. Swell while it lasts.

Subject: RE: What's the weather like where you are?
From: ChanteyLass
Date: 05 Dec 16 - 08:15 PM

Here, a little morning snow changed to rain and then to sunshine. Now the sky is clear, the moon is bright, and the stars are twinkling.

Subject: RE: What's the weather like where you are?
From: keberoxu
Date: 05 Dec 16 - 12:19 PM

Snowing at last. Warm enough to turn to slush underfoot, everything is swimming in puddles.

Subject: RE: What's the weather like where you are?
From: keberoxu
Date: 02 Dec 16 - 03:44 PM

Gallus Moll, your report describes disorientation indeed! Can't tell if the seasons are coming or going. It's a little too warm for December here, as well.

Subject: RE: What's the weather like where you are?
From: ChanteyLass
Date: 01 Dec 16 - 07:50 PM

Here in Rhode Island, I wore sandals today with my jeans and flannel shirt after two days of rain. I hear that colder weather is coming. That's good, because these temperatures have unnerved me.

Subject: RE: What's the weather like where you are?
From: Rumncoke
Date: 30 Nov 16 - 08:40 PM

It is officially Winter on the South coast of England - I am putting on a jersey to go outside. Until now a tee shirt has been adequate.

Subject: RE: What's the weather like where you are?
From: Ed T
Date: 30 Nov 16 - 05:39 PM

Heavy rain last night, overcast today 5C, 9 C forecast for tomorrow. Winter stay away.

Subject: RE: What's the weather like where you are?
From: keberoxu
Date: 30 Nov 16 - 01:50 PM

Ah, gnu, in for the long haul, you are.

In my youth, especially at university, I had no love for rainy winter days, like the ones we are having this week. Now I am grateful for days that are warm enough for rain and too cold for freezing.

Subject: RE: What's the weather like where you are?
From: gnu
Date: 30 Nov 16 - 01:39 PM

Yesterday, I saw it. It started real gentle like. Small and large flakes gently wafting straight down. I knew the last forecasts were wrong. One of those, "Oh crap." moments.

Well b'y, when I looked out afore I headed fer me bunk around 00:30 today, she looked like the arse end fell out of a cloud. I rose at 6:00 and walked through heavy wet snow 8+" deep and scuffed off the driveaway at Mum's back door. Lights flickered three times around 7:30 so I checked the outages... around 8000 in Moncton but we held steady. City plow didn't show up until about 9:30. That first wet snow plays hell with hydraulic hoses 'n such, eh?

Don't bother me much. Booked an appointment two weeks ago and got me badass HD snow tires with studs put on yesterday. Tell me who knows da wedder, eh? I suppose it could be just the Luck o' the Irish but I'll take the credit like a' Irish would. >;-)

Subject: RE: What's the weather like where you are?
From: gnu
Date: 27 Nov 16 - 06:37 AM

Told ya. Some rain and then 2 - 5" of snow coming this afternoon and evening and it will be all gone by mid morning tomorrow. Sadistic advertising dollar chasing bastards that don't care how many elderly people they scare.

Subject: RE: What's the weather like where you are?
From: keberoxu
Date: 26 Nov 16 - 12:39 PM

awww, gnu, that one SMARTS.

The sun and the clouds are agreeably co-existing overhead today.

Subject: RE: What's the weather like where you are?
From: Gallus Moll
Date: 25 Nov 16 - 07:20 PM

Baltic here for the last few days, tho' less cold today and this evening--- however we have had blazing sunshine during the short days! Quite amazing.
The nights have been 'fair drawing in' - sunrise is about 7.30/8am and chickens are all in the hutch roosting by 16.00/16.15 -- - and yet there are still flowers in bloom, green leaves, and spring bulbs appearing - very confusing!
I don't mind the winter when we have a blink of sun and blue skies- - not so pleasant if there's lots of rain and lowering clouds.
We seem to have less snow than in the past; being on the coast does often keep it at bay - - salty air?

Subject: RE: What's the weather like where you are?
From: gnu
Date: 25 Nov 16 - 06:28 PM

Depression can add to electile dysfunction.

Subject: RE: What's the weather like where you are?
From: keberoxu
Date: 25 Nov 16 - 06:06 PM

On top of weather stuff, was that change from Daylight Saving Time to Standard Time. Suddenly it was dark an hour earlier at night: instant depression, if you ask me. And right next to THAT election.

Subject: RE: What's the weather like where you are?
From: gnu
Date: 25 Nov 16 - 02:09 PM

I have been getting ready for the first "big snowstorm that wasn't" of the season. Even had a big article in the trashpaper about it. The weather terrorists laced into this one full bore. Twits. I expect, at present, some light snow and then light rain. Anyway, got gas for the car and quip, got the snow clothes ready, got the shovels ready... all the necessities. I figure it'll be just a matter of weeks before we actually get a real storm so why not? After all, I am a Boy Sprout. Always Prepared.

Subject: RE: What's the weather like where you are?
From: keberoxu
Date: 25 Nov 16 - 01:01 PM

The Scots, I hear, call it "dreich." At least it is well above freezing.

Subject: RE: What's the weather like where you are?
From: gnu
Date: 24 Nov 16 - 10:02 PM

Lot of cold hearts in Ottawa. If they sign the TPP, can foreign countries sue us if it snows?

Subject: RE: What's the weather like where you are?
From: Charmion
Date: 24 Nov 16 - 09:00 AM

It's snowing in Ottawa. Again. Faugh.

Subject: RE: What's the weather like where you are?
From: ChanteyLass
Date: 23 Nov 16 - 11:58 PM

I'm hoping my son and his family won't! They live near Worcester, MA, and we are supposed to meet with other family members in Newport, RI, to celebrate. I want them to have a safe round-trip drive.

Subject: RE: What's the weather like where you are?
From: keberoxu
Date: 22 Nov 16 - 08:22 PM

Who's having a white Thanksgiving?

Here's hoping I WON'T....

Subject: RE: What's the weather like where you are?
From: keberoxu
Date: 18 Nov 16 - 02:06 PM

Hear there's a snowstorm grinding its way across the North American continent?

Subject: RE: What's the weather like where you are?
From: ChanteyLass
Date: 16 Nov 16 - 11:01 PM

I drove through last night's rain, up 95 and 495 to the Worcester, MA, area and home again. It was not fun, but the earth must have been a lot happier than I was. It was good to see the sun today, but the earth really does need more rain. We experienced drought conditions in '77 which ended with the Blizzard of '78 in February of that year. I hope this drought ends without a blizzard or floods!

Subject: RE: What's the weather like where you are?
From: keberoxu
Date: 16 Nov 16 - 11:30 AM

And after yesterday's thorough soaking, puffy pale-grey clouds are moving rapidly across the sky, and an occasional hole in the clouds allows a well-scrubbed clear blue sky to peak through.

Of course, now that the sun is on the verge of coming out, it will shine on trees that are mostly bare, which was not the case even one week ago.

Subject: RE: What's the weather like where you are?
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 16 Nov 16 - 02:11 AM

I'd never seen that phrase but my early high school French kicked in from a distance part of my memory & I read it. It's an excellent way of describing wet weather.

Subject: RE: What's the weather like where you are?
From: keberoxu
Date: 15 Nov 16 - 06:50 PM

My French teacher taught me a memorable turn of phrase:

"Il pleut comme une vache qui pisse."

Which is what it is doing today, pissing down rain.
Certainly needed, though. There are as many leaves on the ground as there are remaining on the trees; and the drier the weather, the more the dried-up leaves contribute to dust and dander and everything. It was time for things to be safely damped down. At least it is warm enough, for some reason, not to have frost or freezes making things wintry tonight.

Subject: RE: What's the weather like where you are?
From: Elmore
Date: 14 Nov 16 - 12:12 PM

Dreadful here in the mountains of North Georgia. No rain for weeks and the smoke from not too distant forest fires is unhealthy and unpleasant. It's even worse in nearby North Carolina.

Subject: RE: What's the weather like where you are?
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 13 Nov 16 - 08:19 PM

Last night was the first time this season I slept with the fan on.

Sunday I washed my quilt cover & packed away my 80% down quilt as I've not used it for a week. If we get a cool snap I'll bring out my thin blanket or my even thinner wool shawl.

Warm & very warm days, some with humidity, tho none last night!

We are heading into the normal hot humid Sydney summer, but this weekend I'll be 250km out west where nights are still cold (memo to self pack clothes for summer days & cool nights)

sandra

Subject: RE: What's the weather like where you are?
From: ChanteyLass
Date: 13 Nov 16 - 07:55 PM

It was lovely at Mystic Seaport in Connecticut, today, too--warmer than usual at this time of year, though there was a good breeze near the river. The demonstration squad must have appreciated the weather even more than I did.

Subject: RE: What's the weather like where you are?
From: keberoxu
Date: 13 Nov 16 - 02:29 PM

For people in my blue state of Massachusetts -- some of us are blue in more ways than one -- today is like an unexpected gift.
Although it is November and past Election Day, we are having October weather: warm, clear, and dry, with this cloudless blue sky overhead.

It is possible for people who have been curled up indoors to come out today, and pretend that November hasn't even happened yet. And all that comes with November.

Subject: RE: What's the weather like where you are?
From: keberoxu
Date: 31 Oct 16 - 04:43 PM

The sun is back, at least.

Subject: RE: What's the weather like where you are?
From: Ebbie
Date: 31 Oct 16 - 02:18 AM

In Juneau, Alaska today, we are forecast to have one more bright, dry day, closing October's record-breaking month. The weather in Juneau is typically cool, even nippy (we are at latitude 58) pretty much year 'round with lots of rain, right at 100 inches of it, on top of another 100 inches or so of winter time snow. These last couple of years have not been normal - last winter the ground didn't freeze to any depth. And now, just like many other places in the world, we're having record-breaking temperatures.

I'm hoping for a snowy winter this year- we're far enough north - and with mountains all around - that warmth traveling to us from the south may react to the Pacific Ocean outside our door and give us snow instead of rain. Fingers crossed.

Subject: RE: What's the weather like where you are?
From: ChanteyLass
Date: 30 Oct 16 - 03:04 PM

I don't know how much farther south I am from keberoxu, but while Friday here was rainy and cold, both Saturday and Sunday were nice enough for me to walk to a local breakfast place in jeans and a flannel shirt, making them two of my favorite days of the year.

Subject: RE: What's the weather like where you are?
From: keberoxu
Date: 28 Oct 16 - 02:34 PM

More of the same. Yuck and yuck again.

Subject: RE: What's the weather like where you are?
From: keberoxu
Date: 27 Oct 16 - 04:50 PM

oooo, yuck, that's what. At least here the temps are enough above freezing that the precip is liquid. Between Albany, NY and Chicopee, MA, on the Thruway/Pike, driving speeds are reduced thanks to the falling SNOW. That cursed s-word.