5/11/11 Weather Update

Today's temperatures remained in the 60s and 70s as I predicted. I also woke up to some thunder storms this morning as a result of the mid latitude cyclone. Winds are currently at moderate speeds out of the south and southeast as I predicted as well. Nimbostratus clouds covered the sky for most of the morning.

For tomorrow, we can expect much of the same as another low pressure system moves over the area bringing more rain and possible thunderstorms. Winds will shift back to the east and expect temperatures to remain in the same range as they were today.

5/10/11 Weather Update

Today was by far one of the warmest day's of the year so far. Temperatures in fact reached up into the lower 80s with temps maintaining in the 70s for most of the day. Clouds were mostly clear with several altostratus clouds. Winds were also out of the East at moderate speeds which indicates an approaching low pressure system. There was no precipitation today.

As I mentioned above, there is a low pressure system approaching that could very well produce some rain and thunderstorms tomorrow. With these warm temperatures, the storms definitely have a chance of being severe since storms thrive off of warm weather. Winds will shift to the south and SE as the low pressure approaches. Temperatures should remain in the upper 60s and 70s.

5/4/11 Weather Update

Today definitely felt more like spring. The temperatures were finally breaking 60 and cloud cover was kept below 10% for most of the day. There were several cumulus clouds and some altostratus clouds later in the day. Winds were fairly moderate mostly out of the S and SW today. No precipitation occured.

For tomorrow, there could be a chance for some showers and t-storms scattered throughout the day as a mid latitude cyclone approaches the area. There should not be anything significant as there is already an occluded front forming from the center low. Winds will shift to the east and southeast for most of the day as the low approaches. Temperatures should be in about the 50s. It looks like no golf for me though in the near future, not because of bad weather but because of a $1,200 repair that is required on my car for Friday. Was not the best news this morning...

5/2/11 Weather Update

For the first posting in May, I am really starting to wonder if Spring will ever come. However the rest of the week is starting to look promising. Today however still feels like we are in early March. Temperatures today never felt like they broke into the 40s, mostly due to the fact that we are currently in a trough. Attributing to the cold was a NW wind bringing that cold air from the arctic air mass. Skies were also 100% covered with stratus clouds dominating. Wind speeds however were at much lower speeds compared to what I experienced this weekend in Green Bay. It is always interesting to watch a softball game (my girlfriend pitches for St. Norbert) when there are 30+ mph winds.

For tomorrow we can expect skies to clear up as a high pressure dome moves into the area. As a result of the clear skies, more sunlight should increase the air temperature hopefully into the upper 40s and lower 50s. Expect no precipitation and winds out of the S at moderate speeds. Hoping to get out golfing tomorrow morning as well.

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.