4/28/11 Weather Update

Today was a little cooler than I originally anticipated. Stratus and nimbostratus clouds dominated the sky and I encountered constant rain on my drive to Green Bay this afternoon from 3:30-6:30. At times there was heavy rain and at other times very light rain. It was pretty cool to look out in the distance and see the nimbostratus clouds dumping rain several miles ahead. Winds today continued out of the NW which along with the trough brought the temperatures down.

For tomorrow we can finally expect a spring feeling day. Temperatures should be in the upper 50s and lower 60s with clear skies as a high pressure dome moves into the area. Winds will also shift to the SW at moderate speeds. Expect no precipitation as well.

Southern Tornadoes

This morning the death toll number has increased substantially from the storms that ravaged the south. The toll is now up to 200. I have also included a link below to a New York Times article and I recommend clicking on the video along the left hand side that includes some incredible footage of the storms and the tornadoes.

Tornado Article

4/27/11 Weather Update

After yesterday's endless rain, today was a bit lighter on the precipitation. There were times of very light rain but there were no significant amounts. Winds however were fairly high out of the NW bringing in colder air and keeping today's high around 42. Skies were also mostly covered for most of the day with stratus clouds. Temperatures remained mostly in the mid to upper 30s for most of the day.

For tomorrow, temperatures should be a bit warmer into the 40s and possibly lower 50s. Winds should continue at moderate speeds out of the NW. There may also be a slight chance of rain during the day.

My thoughts also go out to those in Alabama who were affected by a mile wide tornado today that killed 25 people.

4/25/11 Weather Update

Today's weather was amazing. I actually went to the driving range for the first time today this year. It was nice to get the clubs out and hit a couple golf balls. It was mostly clear for most of the day and the temperatures have been mostly in the the very comfortable range of the 60s. Wind speeds were pretty high today as well out of the E and NE. There were a few cumulus clouds here which turned over to stratus currently.

For tomorrow conditions should be cooler than they were today and also with high winds like today. Rain is a possibility and skies should be mostly cloudy. Expect the winds to be out of the NE.

4/22/11 Weather Update

Today's weather was fairly interesting with very strong winds from the NE followed by a steady rainfall, which I will take over snow. Skies were mostly 100 percent covered for most of the day. Most of the clouds being stratus and altostratus. Temperatures were mostly in the upper 30s and lower 40s, any colder and it might actually be snow that we are getting now. The amount of rain could also be a lot worse including thunderstorms. The mid latitude cyclone that is currently centered in Kansas however is dying of significantly with a fairly big occluded front extending north into the Dakotas.

For tomorrow, we can expect skies to remain mostly cloudy and temperatures to remain about the same. No precipitation though is expected. Expect winds to be out of the W and NW at moderate speeds.

4/20/11 Weather Update

On my way to campus this morning at 7 am, snow was coming down at a somewhat decent pace and was actually accumulating on the ground. The snow on the ground however did not last very long at all. By 9 it was all gone and temperatures were starting to warm up slightly. Overall today however the temperatures were fairly cold as I predicted and stratus clouds dominated the sky. Winds are currently out of the N and NW as I predicted as well.

For tomorrow we can expect skies to clear up quite a bit with a high pressure system moving in. This could also allow for warmer temps as more sunshine is let in. Winds may also shift to a SW or S orientation if the system moves at a northwest track. No precipitation is expected.

4/19/11 Weather Update

Today was not exactly what I expected as far as precipitation goes. From the looks on the radar I was expecting quite a bit of snowfall but there was not a single snowflake until a few hours ago. There is now a decent amount of sleet/snow coming down. Winds have been coming out of the east as I predicted at moderate speeds. Stratus clouds have dominated the sky and temperatures have been in the mid 30s for most of the day.

For tomorrow we can expect some more snow in the morning and then winds shifting to the NW as the system moves through. Skies will continue to be mostly cloudy with temps once again staying in the low 30s. I could really go for some warm weather any day now.

4/18/11 Weather Update

I left for Green Bay on Thursday and experienced really extreme winds while watching my girlfriend play softball. Winds were consistently 25 mph out of the north and reached gusts of about 40. It is really unfortunate to experiencing such cold weather for the middle of April. Today was a little better. Clouds were mostly cloudy during the day and is currently dominated by altostratus clouds producing the halo around the sun. Temperatures were mostly in the mid 40s and was fairly comfortable. Winds are currently out of the NE at moderate speeds with a Colorado low moving in.

For tomorrow we can expect some precipitation in the late afternoon as the low moves into the area. Winds will possibly shift to the E later in the day indicating the low has reached us. Temperatures will most likely decrease a bit into the upper 30s and lower 40s.

4/13/11 Weather Update

Today was another comfortable day, but cloud cover reached 100% for most of the day with altostratus clouds. I was pretty accurate with the temperatures being in the 50s again but was inaccurate with the cloud cover. Winds are currently out of the SW at calm speeds. Winds early in the day however were coming out of the north. There was no precipitation today.

For tomorrow, we can again expect the temps to drop a bit into the upper 40s and lower 50s. Skies should also again be fairly cloudy with winds out of the NE. No precipitation is expected.

4/12/11 Weather Update

Today was another comfortable day as I predicted. The skies were mostly clear as I said with cirrostratus clouds here and there throughout the day. Temperatures were in fact warmer than I anticipated and reached into the upper 60s with 67 being the high. There was no precipitation today and winds were at fairly calm speeds out of the W and SW.

For tomorrow we can expect cooler temperatures as a cold front moves through and possibly a slight chance of rain after the front moves through. Winds will shift to the NW at moderate speeds with partly cloudy skies.

4/11/11 Weather Update

Today's weather was pretty calm compared to yesterday's adventurous storms. Temperatures today were mostly in the mid 50s with a moderate to slightly strong wind out of the west. Cloud cover vary quite a bit today with current sky conditions being completely clear. At times today there were some altocumulus clouds dominating the sky as well as cumulus clouds dotting the sky in the early afternoon. There was no precipitation today.

For tomorrow we can expect more of the same. Temperatures may be slightly warmer that they were today. Winds will continue out of the west at moderate speeds and precipitation is expected. Skies should also be mostly clear.

4/7/11 Weather Update

Today was an absolutely beautiful day. There was just a slight breeze out of the SW and skies were mostly clear the entire day with only a few cirrus clouds dotting the skies. Temperatures again were in the upper 40s early on and increased into the 50s for the rest of the day. All of this is pretty close to what I predicted for today. It was definitely nice to be wearing a t-shirt and shorts for the first time in a long time.

For tomorrow, we can expect to see a lot of the same thing. Temps should be in the upper 40s to low 50s for most of the day and skies will be mostly clear. Calm winds will also be coming out of the SE tomorrow.

4/6/11 Weather Update

I unfortunately had to work extremely late last night and was not able to make a post. But the weather the last two days has been very nice.Today's high actually reached 59 degrees. Skies have been mostly clear today with some cumulus clouds and some altostratus clouds as well. winds were generally from the north at moderate speeds, making it feel slightly cooler especially on my walk to and from school. There was no precipitation.

For tomorrow we can expect most clear skies again with light winds out of the SE. Clouds should increase throughout the day with a low pressure system moving in. Temperatures should continue to stay in the upper 40s.

4/4/11 Weather Update

Today felt a lot colder than the temperature gauges indicated due to a strong NW wind bringing in a lot of arctic air.  Today's high was 44 degrees, but it certainly did not feel that warm. Winds are still coming out of the NW at calmer speeds however. There was about 50-70% cloud cover for most of the day that included fairly dark cumulus humilis clouds. There was a slight bit of rain that almost felt like someone was spitting on me it was so light.

For tomorrow we can expect temperatures to warm up into the upper 40s with mostly clear skies. Winds should be fairly calm out of the W and SW. There could also be a slight chance of light rain late in the afternoon. It is also interesting looking at the weather map for today and the mid latitude cyclone that is currently in the Northeast. The cold front extends all the way down to the gulf and then back up into Texas. It has been a long time since I have seen a line of storms and rain that extends all the way from New England down into the Gulf of Mexico.