Station Overview Station Location
Station Number IN-NW-1 Latitude 40.973306
Station Name Mount Ayr 1.6 NNE Longitude -87.290494
County Newton Elevation (ft) 676



Month 30 Yr Avg by PRISM Total Prcp Sum Days Covered By All Observations Daily Prcp Sum Daily Observation Count Multiday Prcp Sum Days Covered by Multiday Observations Multiday Observation Count Days With Prcp Days With Trace Total Snowfall Days With Snowfall Days With Snow On Ground
Oct 09 3.23 7.23 30 7.23 30 0.00 0 0 21 0 0.0 0 0
Nov 09 3.17 1.74 30 1.72 20 0.02 10 3 10 0 0.0 0 0
Dec 09 2.53 2.26 31 1.66 25 0.60 6 2 13 3 6.2 10 13
Jan 10 2.04 0.92 31 0.90 25 0.02 6 3 7 7 5.1 4 24
Feb 10 1.80 1.01 28 1.01 26 0.00 2 1 7 8 7.5 10 22
March 10 2.72 2.90 29 2.90 26 0.00 3 1 9 1 0.0 0 3
April 10 3.56 2.82 27 2.82 25 0.00 2 1 11 0 0.0 0 0
May 10 4.26 5.72 31 5.72 29 0.00 2 1 15 1 0.0 0 0
June 10 4.04 7.29 30 7.29 30 0.00 0 0 18 1 0.0 0 0
July 10 4.44 1.52 30 1.52 27 0.00 3 1 9 3 0.0 0 0
Aug 10 3.64 2.42 29 2.42 26 0.00 3 1 9 0 0.0 0 0
Sept 10 2.99 2.83 27 2.83 27 0.00 0 0 8 1 0.0 0 0
Water Year Totals: 38.42" 38.66" 353 days 38.02" 316 0.64" 37 days 14 137 days 25 days 18.8" 24 days 62 days



Days in Water Year Cell Color Key
        Daily Observation with Prcp         Missing Day
        Multiday Observation         Daily/Multiday Observation Conflict

Day of Year Daily Prcp Multiday Prcp
10/1/2009 0.00
10/2/2009 0.71
10/3/2009 0.06
10/4/2009 0.02
10/5/2009 0.00
10/6/2009 0.00
10/7/2009 0.09
10/8/2009 0.00
10/9/2009 0.95
10/10/2009 0.42
10/11/2009 0.00
10/12/2009 0.02
10/13/2009 0.02
10/14/2009 0.11
10/15/2009 0.40
10/16/2009 0.02
10/17/2009 0.02
10/18/2009 0.03
10/19/2009 0.00
10/20/2009 0.00
10/21/2009 0.00
10/22/2009 0.00
10/23/2009 2.23
10/24/2009 0.07
10/25/2009 0.05
10/26/2009 0.05
10/27/2009 0.03
10/28/2009 0.32
10/29/2009
10/30/2009 1.15
10/31/2009 0.46
11/1/2009 0.00
11/2/2009 0.00
11/3/2009 0.00
11/4/2009 **
11/5/2009 **
11/6/2009 **
11/7/2009 0.00
11/8/2009 0.00
11/9/2009 0.00
11/10/2009 **
11/11/2009 **
11/12/2009 0.02
11/13/2009 0.00
11/14/2009 0.00
11/15/2009 0.02
11/16/2009 0.33
11/17/2009 0.07
11/18/2009 0.40
11/19/2009 0.07
11/20/2009 0.07
11/21/2009 0.00
11/22/2009 0.00
11/23/2009 0.00
11/24/2009 0.01
11/25/2009 0.48
11/26/2009 0.13
11/27/2009 **
11/28/2009 **
11/29/2009 0.00
11/30/2009 0.14
12/1/2009 0.00
12/2/2009 0.00
12/3/2009 0.10
12/4/2009 **
12/5/2009 **
12/6/2009 0.00
12/7/2009 **
12/8/2009 **
12/9/2009 0.60
12/10/2009 T
12/11/2009 0.00
12/12/2009 0.00
12/13/2009 0.31
12/14/2009 T
12/15/2009 0.00
12/16/2009 0.00
12/17/2009 0.00
12/18/2009 0.00
12/19/2009 0.01
12/20/2009 0.08
12/21/2009 0.01
12/22/2009 0.14
12/23/2009 0.01
12/24/2009 0.31
12/25/2009 0.42
12/26/2009 0.10
12/27/2009 0.02
12/28/2009 0.10
12/29/2009 T
12/30/2009 0.00
12/31/2009 0.05
Day of YearDaily PrcpMultiday Prcp
1/1/2010 **
1/2/2010 T
1/3/2010 T
1/4/2010 0.00
1/5/2010 T
1/6/2010 0.00
1/7/2010 0.10
1/8/2010 0.08
1/9/2010 T
1/10/2010 0.00
1/11/2010 T
1/12/2010 T
1/13/2010 0.00
1/14/2010 0.00
1/15/2010 0.00
1/16/2010 0.00
1/17/2010 0.00
1/18/2010 0.00
1/19/2010 T
1/20/2010 0.00
1/21/2010 0.04
1/22/2010 0.37
1/23/2010 T
1/24/2010 0.27
1/25/2010 0.02
1/26/2010 0.02
1/27/2010 **
1/28/2010 0.02
1/29/2010 0.00
1/30/2010 **
1/31/2010 0.00
2/1/2010 0.00
2/2/2010 0.00
2/3/2010 T
2/4/2010 0.00
2/5/2010 0.00
2/6/2010 0.02
2/7/2010 0.00
2/8/2010 0.00
2/9/2010 0.14
2/10/2010 0.08
2/11/2010 0.00
2/12/2010 0.00
2/13/2010 T
2/14/2010 0.00
2/15/2010 T
2/16/2010 T
2/17/2010 0.00
2/18/2010 **
2/19/2010 0.00
2/20/2010 0.04
2/21/2010 T
2/22/2010 0.69
2/23/2010 0.03
2/24/2010 0.01
2/25/2010 T
2/26/2010 0.00
2/27/2010 T
2/28/2010 T
3/1/2010 T
3/2/2010 0.00
3/3/2010 0.00
3/4/2010 0.00
3/5/2010 **
3/6/2010 **
3/7/2010 0.00
3/8/2010 0.23
3/9/2010 0.00
3/10/2010 0.05
3/11/2010 0.00
3/12/2010 0.31
3/13/2010 0.83
3/14/2010 0.24
3/15/2010 0.00
3/16/2010 0.00
3/17/2010 0.00
3/18/2010 0.00
3/19/2010 0.00
3/20/2010 0.00
3/21/2010 0.00
3/22/2010 0.00
3/23/2010 0.00
3/24/2010 0.00
3/25/2010 0.29
3/26/2010 0.25
3/27/2010
3/28/2010 0.32
3/29/2010 0.38
3/30/2010
3/31/2010 0.00
Day of YearDaily PrcpMultiday Prcp
4/1/2010 0.00
4/2/2010 0.00
4/3/2010 0.13
4/4/2010 0.34
4/5/2010 0.14
4/6/2010 0.01
4/7/2010 0.33
4/8/2010 0.15
4/9/2010 0.01
4/10/2010 **
4/11/2010 0.00
4/12/2010 0.00
4/13/2010 0.00
4/14/2010 0.00
4/15/2010
4/16/2010
4/17/2010 0.11
4/18/2010 0.00
4/19/2010 0.00
4/20/2010 0.00
4/21/2010 0.00
4/22/2010
4/23/2010 0.00
4/24/2010 0.40
4/25/2010 0.74
4/26/2010 0.46
4/27/2010 0.00
4/28/2010 0.00
4/29/2010 0.00
4/30/2010 0.00
5/1/2010 0.06
5/2/2010 0.81
5/3/2010 0.00
5/4/2010 0.12
5/5/2010 0.00
5/6/2010 T
5/7/2010 0.24
5/8/2010 0.09
5/9/2010 0.00
5/10/2010 0.00
5/11/2010 1.49
5/12/2010 0.02
5/13/2010 0.13
5/14/2010 0.04
5/15/2010 0.00
5/16/2010 0.07
5/17/2010 0.45
5/18/2010 0.74
5/19/2010 0.01
5/20/2010 0.00
5/21/2010 0.69
5/22/2010 0.76
5/23/2010 0.00
5/24/2010 0.00
5/25/2010 0.00
5/26/2010 0.00
5/27/2010 0.00
5/28/2010 **
5/29/2010 0.00
5/30/2010 0.00
5/31/2010 0.00
6/1/2010 0.16
6/2/2010 0.43
6/3/2010 0.01
6/4/2010 0.00
6/5/2010 1.02
6/6/2010 0.82
6/7/2010 0.28
6/8/2010 0.04
6/9/2010 0.15
6/10/2010 0.00
6/11/2010 0.00
6/12/2010 T
6/13/2010 0.24
6/14/2010 0.06
6/15/2010 0.03
6/16/2010 0.42
6/17/2010 0.00
6/18/2010 0.01
6/19/2010 1.07
6/20/2010 0.00
6/21/2010 0.00
6/22/2010 1.09
6/23/2010 0.00
6/24/2010 0.92
6/25/2010 0.00
6/26/2010 0.38
6/27/2010 0.00
6/28/2010 0.16
6/29/2010 0.00
6/30/2010 0.00
Day of YearDaily PrcpMultiday Prcp
7/1/2010 0.00
7/2/2010 0.00
7/3/2010 0.00
7/4/2010 0.00
7/5/2010 0.00
7/6/2010 0.00
7/7/2010 0.00
7/8/2010 0.02
7/9/2010 0.23
7/10/2010 T
7/11/2010 0.00
7/12/2010 T
7/13/2010
7/14/2010 0.19
7/15/2010 0.00
7/16/2010 0.00
7/17/2010 **
7/18/2010 **
7/19/2010 T
7/20/2010 0.01
7/21/2010 T
7/22/2010 0.00
7/23/2010 0.06
7/24/2010 0.02
7/25/2010 0.52
7/26/2010 0.00
7/27/2010 0.00
7/28/2010 0.00
7/29/2010 0.08
7/30/2010 0.00
7/31/2010 0.39
8/1/2010 0.15
8/2/2010
8/3/2010 1.35
8/4/2010 0.04
8/5/2010 0.00
8/6/2010 0.00
8/7/2010 0.00
8/8/2010 0.00
8/9/2010 0.00
8/10/2010 0.01
8/11/2010 0.51
8/12/2010 0.00
8/13/2010 0.00
8/14/2010 0.22
8/15/2010 0.02
8/16/2010 0.00
8/17/2010 0.00
8/18/2010 0.01
8/19/2010
8/20/2010 0.00
8/21/2010 0.11
8/22/2010 0.00
8/23/2010 0.00
8/24/2010 **
8/25/2010 **
8/26/2010 0.00
8/27/2010 0.00
8/28/2010 0.00
8/29/2010 0.00
8/30/2010 0.00
8/31/2010 0.00
9/1/2010 0.00
9/2/2010 0.63
9/3/2010 0.84
9/4/2010 0.00
9/5/2010 0.00
9/6/2010 0.00
9/7/2010 0.00
9/8/2010 0.00
9/9/2010 0.00
9/10/2010 0.00
9/11/2010 0.09
9/12/2010 T
9/13/2010 0.00
9/14/2010 0.00
9/15/2010 0.00
9/16/2010 0.12
9/17/2010
9/18/2010
9/19/2010 0.56
9/20/2010 0.00
9/21/2010 0.00
9/22/2010 0.54
9/23/2010
9/24/2010 0.02
9/25/2010 0.00
9/26/2010 0.03
9/27/2010 0.00
9/28/2010 0.00
9/29/2010 0.00
9/30/2010 0.00



Observation Date Observation Time Precipitation Snowfall Snowfall SWE Snow Depth Snow SWE Notes
10/1/2009 8:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
10/2/2009 7:45 AM 0.71 M M M M Rain started falling around 1:00 p.m. 10/1/09 for about two hours and then around 9:00-9:30 p.m. a thunderstorm rumbled through with lightening and continued to rain into the early morning hours. This morning sunshine and cool temp of 45 deg F at 7:15 a.m. CDT; winds from the WSW.
10/3/2009 8:00 AM 0.06 M M M M A misty rain was falling as I read the gauge at 8:00 a.m. and is still in the air at 8:45 a.m. Winds are from the SSW and a cool 48 deg F.
10/4/2009 9:00 AM 0.02 M M M M
10/5/2009 7:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Woke up to frost on the ground this morning, our first of the fall season. Clear sunny skies; temp was 32 deg F at 7:00 a.m. CDT
10/6/2009 7:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
10/7/2009 8:00 AM 0.09 M M M M
10/8/2009 8:15 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
10/9/2009 8:00 AM 0.95 M M M M Rain began yesterday morning around 10:20 a.m. and has continued to rain off and on, and was still raining as I read the gauge. Mostly calm and 50 deg F at 8:00 a.m. CDT
10/10/2009 8:15 AM 0.42 M M M M The sun is shining this morning after two days of gray, rainy, drizzly weather. It frosted last night and there was even frozen condensation on the sides of the rain gauge. Winds are calm; 33 deg F at 8:15 a.m. CDT
10/11/2009 7:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
10/12/2009 8:30 AM 0.02 M M M M
10/13/2009 8:30 AM 0.02 M M M M
10/14/2009 7:35 AM 0.11 M M M M Rain started in the middle of the night (2:30 a.m.?) and continues to fall lightly as I read the gauge; 38 deg F at 7:35 a.m. CDT
10/15/2009 7:45 AM 0.40 M M M M Another cloudy, wet, cool day. It was 36 deg F at 7:45 a.m.; light winds from the NE. Another day without any harvesting of crops.
10/16/2009 9:00 AM 0.02 M M M M Another cool, damp morning non condusive to soybean harvest. Winds are calm under mostly cloudy skies; 42 deg F at 9:00 a.m. CDT
10/17/2009 9:00 AM 0.02 M M M M Cool and damp with northerly brisk winds; 41 deg F at 9:00 a.m. CDT
10/18/2009 8:30 AM 0.03 M M M M Grass was very white this morning with a heavy killing frost; temp was 27 deg F at 8:00 a.m. Skies clear and winds calm at 8:30 a.m. CDT
10/19/2009 8:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
10/20/2009 7:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
10/21/2009 6:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
10/22/2009 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
10/23/2009 8:30 AM 2.23 M M M M Rain started yesterday afternoon (3:00 p.m. approx.) and is still raining lightly as I checked the gauge at 8:30 a.m. CDT; winds from the SE; 57 deg F.
10/24/2009 8:00 AM 0.07 M M M M Cool and damp; rains drizzled late last night and the early hours of this morning 10/24; 41 deg F at 8:00 a.m. CDT
10/25/2009 8:15 AM 0.05 M M M M
10/26/2009 8:15 AM 0.05 M M M M
10/27/2009 7:40 AM 0.03 M M M M
10/28/2009 9:30 AM 0.32 M M M M Foggy and 56 deg F at 9:30 a.m. CDT
10/30/2009 8:15 AM 1.15 M M M M Rain started about 5:30 p.m. last night and has rained pretty much steadily since. Rain was falling lightly as I checked the gauge, 1.15 inches at 8:15 a.m. CDT. Strong southerly winds; 62 deg F.
10/31/2009 8:30 AM 0.46 M M M M Finally a little sun this morning darting in and out of the clouds. Winds are breezy from the West; 42 deg F at 8:30 a.m. CDT
11/1/2009 8:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Woke up to a hard frost this morning; everything was white; 25 deg F at 6:40 a.m. CST. Clear skies and bright sunshine at 8:30 a.m.
11/2/2009 6:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
11/3/2009 6:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
11/8/2009 6:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Fog; 42 deg F at 6:30 a.m. CST
11/9/2009 6:15 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Winds calm; 50 deg F at 6:15 a.m. CST
11/13/2009 6:15 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
11/14/2009 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
11/15/2009 7:00 AM 0.02 M M M M
11/16/2009 7:00 AM 0.33 M M M M
11/17/2009 7:30 AM 0.07 M M M M Cloudy; 41 deg F at 7:30 a.m. CST
11/18/2009 6:30 AM 0.40 M M M M Cloudy with a very light breeze from the ESE; 44 deg F at 6:30 a.m. CST
11/19/2009 7:30 AM 0.07 M M M M Another cloudy, gloomy wet day, non-conducive for harvesting corn; 41 deg F at 7:30 am CST
11/20/2009 7:00 AM 0.07 M M M M Clear skies; calm winds; very light frost; 31 deg F at 7:00 a.m. CST
11/21/2009 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
11/22/2009 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
11/23/2009 5:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
11/24/2009 6:00 AM 0.01 0.0 M M M Drizzle with a light breeze from the SE; 40 deg F at 6:00 a.m. CST
11/25/2009 8:00 AM 0.48 M M M M We received a small amount of rain from drizzle in the morning. Then around 4:15 p.m. the rain started again and continued through the early morning hours today, 5:45 a.m. Cloudy; winds from the WSW; 42 deg F at 8:00 a.m. CST
11/26/2009 11:50 AM 0.13 M M M M Happy Thanksgiving Everyone! Wish the day could be a little sunnier and drier. There was a little drizzle falling as I checked the gauge with a strong NW wind; 41 deg F at 11:50 a.m. CST.
11/30/2009 7:00 AM 0.14 M M M M
12/1/2009 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
12/2/2009 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
12/3/2009 6:45 AM 0.10 M M M M
12/10/2009 7:15 AM T 0.2 M 0.5 M Severe cold temps with high winds make it almost unbearable to be outside for any length of time. The strong winds did not allow for much snow to fall in the gauge. At 7:15 a.m. CST it was 7 deg F with a strong west wind.
12/11/2009 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.5 M Another very cold morning; skies clear; winds calm compared to the strong winds of the past couple of days; 10 deg F at 7:30 a.m. CST
12/12/2009 6:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
12/13/2009 7:40 AM 0.31 T M M M Precip in the form of light snow started falling around 5:30 p.m. last night before changing over to rain later in the evening. This morning it's cloudy; winds westerly and a light mist in the air as I checked the gauge at 7:40 a.m.
12/14/2009 1:00 PM T M M M M
12/15/2009 7:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
12/16/2009 7:50 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Clear sunny skies and cold; winds calm; 9 deg F at 7:50 a.m. CST
12/17/2009 7:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
12/18/2009 8:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
12/19/2009 9:00 AM 0.01 0.3 M M M Snow is falling gently from the NW with very little breeze; 33 deg F at 9:00 a.m. CST
12/20/2009 8:20 AM 0.08 0.3 M 0.5 M The snow we receive yesterday melted as temps went above freezing. As evening approached we started receiving a light slush/snow with it changing to all snow later in the evening. Currently cloudy, winds very light to calm; 30 deg F at 8:20 a.m. CST.
12/21/2009 7:00 AM 0.01 0.1 M 0.5 M
12/22/2009 9:00 AM 0.14 1.1 M 2.0 M
12/23/2009 8:30 AM 0.01 0.1 M 2.0 M Cloudy, winds ESE with just a bit of moisture at times in the air; 30 deg F at 8:30 a.m. CST
12/24/2009 9:00 AM 0.31 M M 1.5 M Ice was .3 inches thick on the east side of the gauge when I checked it. Sidewalks, trees, etc. have .1-.3 inches of ice on them. It was raining lightly from the SE; 30 deg F at 9:00 a.m. CST
12/25/2009 7:30 AM 0.42 M M T M HO, HO, HO! The temps and winds increased late afternoon/evening yesterday melting some of the ice cover; we lost our electricity at 8:00 p.m. CST probably from falling ice/branches. Rain fell in the evening and through part of the night melting most the ice/snow covered ground. We got power back around 3:30 this morning. At 7:30 a.m. cloudy; winds strong from the ESE; 38 deg F. It looks like rain again in the south. PLEASE HAVE A SAFE AND MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!
12/26/2009 9:00 AM 0.10 0.9 M 1.0 M
12/27/2009 9:00 AM 0.02 1.2 M 2.5 M Snow was falling as I checked the gauge at 9:00 a.m. CST; cloudy; winds from the SW.
12/28/2009 9:00 AM 0.10 1.0 M 3.0 M
12/29/2009 8:30 AM T T M 3.0 M The sun is shining! It makes for a good day. :) It's been over a week since we've seen its lovely glow. Skies are clear with calm winds; 12 deg F at 8:30 a.m. CST
12/30/2009 8:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M 2.0 M Cloudy, winds light from the SE; 27 deg F at 8:30 a.m. CST
12/31/2009 8:30 AM 0.05 1.0 M 3.0 M Cloudy with light WSW winds; 33 deg F at 8:30 a.m. CST
1/3/2010 8:30 AM T T M 2.5 M
1/4/2010 8:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M 2.5 M Cloudy skies, breezy from the NW; 7 deg F at 8:00 a.m. CST
1/5/2010 9:00 AM T T M 2.5 M
1/6/2010 7:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M 2.0 M Clear sunny skies and very cold - 0 deg F at 7:30 a.m. CST; winds calm to very light from the SW
1/7/2010 8:15 AM 0.10 2.1 0.14 4.0 M Snow falling at 8:15 a.m. when I checked the gauge. Light winds from the SE; 18 deg F.
1/8/2010 9:45 AM 0.08 2.4 0.15 6.5 M It snowed a little bit this morning before I went outside. At 9:45 the wind is from the NNW; overcast skies; 29 deg F.
1/9/2010 9:00 AM T T M 6.5 M
1/10/2010 8:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M 6.5 M Clear, sunny skies and calm winds; -5 deg F at 8:00 a.m. CST
1/11/2010 9:00 AM T T T 6.0 M
1/12/2010 9:00 AM T T T 4.5 M Overcast skies; winds very light from the SW; 31 deg F at 9:00 a.m. CST
1/13/2010 9:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M 4.5 M Sunny skies and a good breeze from the SW.
1/14/2010 9:15 AM 0.00 0.0 M 4.0 M Overcast skies; breezy from the SSW; 38 deg F at 9:15 a.m. CST
1/15/2010 9:20 AM 0.00 0.0 M 2.0 M With the above freezing temps the past couple of days the snow is really getting away. This morning there's a light haze/fog with a light breeze from the NW; 34 deg F. at 9:20 a.m. CST
1/16/2010 8:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M 1.5 M
1/17/2010 9:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M 1.0 M Overcast, foggy/hazy skies; light breeze from the NW; 28 deg F at 9:30 a.m. CST
1/18/2010 9:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M 1.0 M
1/19/2010 8:00 AM T M M 1.0 M The precipitation received was a misty fog on Monday night (1/18).
1/20/2010 9:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M 1.0 M Woke up to frost on the trees, etc. this morning. The remaining snow on the ground has become icy on top from the warmer day time temps and cool evenings.
1/21/2010 10:00 AM 0.04 M M 1.0 M A 1/16 inch of ice (.1) was found on the SE side of the rain gauge this morning. Light freezing rain began to fall yesterday around 2 p.m. for a few hours. This morning light rain/drizzle is falling. Sidewalks/driveway even the remaining snow which has an icy crust is treacherous to walk on. Temp 31 deg F; winds light from the SE at 10:00 a.m. CST
1/22/2010 9:45 AM 0.37 M M 1.0 M Rain/freezing rain fell most of the day yesterday. The remaining icy snow is starting to melt this morning as temps are above freezing, 38 deg F. at 9:45 a.m. CST. Driveway is a treacherous ice rink but the sidewalks are starting to melt. Winds light from the NE with cloudy skies.
1/23/2010 11:00 AM T M M 0.5 M Warmer temps are slowly melting the remaining snow on the ground. Winds light from the SE; 41 deg F at 11:00 a.m. CST
1/24/2010 9:00 AM 0.27 M M M M The rain started to fall close to midnight last night. This morning winds are strong from the SSW with cloudy skies. The rain has pretty much washed all the snow away. It's nice to see the grass again. 43 deg F at 9:00 a.m. CST
1/25/2010 10:30 AM 0.02 0.1 M 0.1 M A light dusting of snow fell this morning in the form of snow pellets. Winds are strong from the WSW; 36 deg F at 10:30 a.m. CST
1/26/2010 10:30 AM 0.02 0.5 M 0.5 M Roaring winds were the case yesterday causing whiteout conditions in the evening because of the .5 inch of new snow received. This morning winds are still very strong from the NW with flurries in the air. Temp 24 deg F at 10:30 a.m. CST
1/29/2010 10:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M 1.0 M Cold, bright sunny day; winds very light from the NW; 17 deg F at 10:00 a.m. CST
2/1/2010 8:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.5 M Partly cloudy skies; winds calm to very light from the SE; 27 deg F at 8:30 a.m. CST
2/2/2010 9:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M T M Overcast skies; breeze from the ESE; 36 deg F at 9:30 a.m. CST
2/3/2010 10:00 AM T T M T M A few flurries were in the air late last night but nothing accumulating. Skies are overcast this morning; 26 deg F at 10 a.m. CST
2/4/2010 8:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M T M A frost occurred overnight; this morning cloudy and calm; 26 deg F at 8:30 a.m. CST
2/5/2010 10:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M T M Cloudy; a light breeze from the East; 34 deg F at 10:00 a.m. CST
2/6/2010 8:45 AM 0.02 1.8 M 2.0 M A fine snow started falling yesterday (11/5) at 11:30 a.m. and continued through the day until the early morning hours today (11/6). Bright sunshine this morning; winds from the NE; 27 deg F at 8:45 a.m. CST
2/7/2010 8:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M 1.5 M Sunny; light breeze from the East; 17 deg F at 8:30 a.m. CST
2/8/2010 10:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M 1.5 M
2/9/2010 8:15 AM 0.14 2.1 M 3.5 M Cloudy skies with light flurries; winds light from ESE; 27 deg F at 8:15 a.m. CST
2/10/2010 11:00 AM 0.08 1.3 M 5.0 M
2/11/2010 8:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M 5.0 M Bright sunshine and very cold - 8 deg F at 8:00 a.m. CST
2/12/2010 8:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M 5.0 M
2/13/2010 8:00 AM T T M 5.0 M The fog we had last night froze on the trees making a beautiful frosty show with the bright morning sunshine. The temp was 0 deg F at 7:00 a.m.
2/14/2010 8:15 AM 0.00 0.0 M 5.0 M
2/15/2010 7:30 AM T T M 4.5 M
2/16/2010 9:30 AM T 0.1 M 3.0 M Cloudy; winds WNW; 32 deg F at 9:30 a.m. CST
2/17/2010 8:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M 3.0 M Partly sunny skies this morning, light winds from the NW; 27 deg F at 8:30 a.m. CST
2/20/2010 8:30 AM 0.04 0.4 M 1.5 M What little snow that fell through the night I don't see hanging around long with temps above freezing. This morning cloudy, winds light; 34 deg F at 8:30 a.m. CST
2/21/2010 8:15 AM T T M 1.0 M A few flurries fell around 7:30 this morning but melted since temps are above freezing. Cloudy, winds calm and 36 deg F at 8:15 a.m. CST
2/22/2010 8:30 AM 0.69 0.1 M 0.5 M Rain fell most of the afternoon and evening 2/21/10 before temps fell enough to allow a little bit of snow to fall through the night (2/22). It's a cloudy morning temp at 33 deg F at 8:30 a.m. winds light from the NW.
2/23/2010 7:30 AM 0.03 0.5 M 1.0 M Cloudy with a few scattered flurries; winds NW; 30 deg F at 7:30 a.m. CST
2/24/2010 9:30 AM 0.01 0.8 M 1.5 M Flurries were still lightly falling as I checked the gauge at 9:30 a.m. CST. Skies cloudy with a WNW wind; 30 deg F.
2/25/2010 9:00 AM T 0.1 M 1.5 M
2/26/2010 8:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M 1.0 M This morning clear skies; brisk winds from the NW; 21 deg F at 8:00 a.m. CST
2/27/2010 8:30 AM T 0.3 M 1.0 M Very thin coating of light fluffy snow fell through the night. This morning cloudy; breeze from NW; 31 deg F at 8:30 a.m. CST
2/28/2010 7:00 AM T T M 1.0 M
3/1/2010 9:00 AM T T M 1.0 M
3/2/2010 8:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.5 M Skies clearing this morning; seeing the sun - YEH! The small remainder of snow is mainly in the shaded areas around the house. Winds light from the NW; 33 deg F at 8:30 a.m. CST
3/3/2010 8:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.5 M Bright sunshine; winds NW; 31 deg F at 8:00 a.m. CST
3/4/2010 9:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M T M
3/8/2010 9:00 AM 0.23 M M M M Dense fog; visibility almost nil! 40 deg F at 9:00 a.m. CST
3/9/2010 7:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
3/10/2010 8:45 AM 0.05 M M M M Cloudy with a SE breeze; 52 deg F at 8:45 a.m. CST
3/11/2010 9:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
3/12/2010 9:00 AM 0.31 M M M M
3/13/2010 10:30 AM 0.83 M M M M
3/14/2010 2:30 PM 0.24 M M M M
3/15/2010 9:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
3/16/2010 9:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
3/17/2010 8:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
3/18/2010 8:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
3/19/2010 8:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
3/20/2010 8:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
3/21/2010 9:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
3/22/2010 9:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Cloudy; 39 deg F at 9:00 a.m. CDT
3/23/2010 9:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Frosty this morning; sky clear/bright sunshine; wind light.
3/24/2010 9:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
3/25/2010 7:30 AM 0.29 M M M M Light sprinkles still falling as I checked the gauge; cloudy; 40 deg F at 7:30 a.m. CDT
3/26/2010 8:00 AM 0.25 M M M M A little colder this morning, 27 deg F. at 8:00 a.m. CDT, but the skies have cleared to sunshine much better than the blustery day we had on Thursday, 3/25.
3/28/2010 8:15 AM 0.32 M M M M Rain still falling at 8:15 a.m. CDT as I checked the gauge. Winds light from a northerly direction; 41 deg F.
3/29/2010 7:15 AM 0.38 M M M M
3/31/2010 7:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
4/1/2010 7:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
4/2/2010 7:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
4/3/2010 9:00 AM 0.13 M M M M Rain falling lightly but steady at 9:00 a.m. CDT.
4/4/2010 8:30 AM 0.34 M M M M Brisk winds from the south this Easter morning making it feel a bit cool after the rain we received yesterday. Partly cloudy and 53 deg F at 8:30 a.m. CDT. Happy Easter!
4/5/2010 7:30 AM 0.14 M M M M It's a beautiful morning in the neighborhood; the sun is shining, the birds chirping, calm compared to yesterday's howling winds and evening rain shower. At 7:30 a.m. temp 60 deg. F.
4/6/2010 8:30 AM 0.01 M M M M
4/7/2010 9:00 AM 0.33 M M M M
4/8/2010 8:30 AM 0.15 M M M M A cooler morning today than what we've had the past week; temp 38 deg F at 8:30 a.m. CDT; brisk wind from the NW.
4/9/2010 8:00 AM 0.01 M M M M Sleet fell yesterday (4/8/10) around 3:30 p.m. for about two minutes before the day started to clear up. This morning much colder but sunny; 39 deg F at 8:00 a.m. CDT
4/12/2010 9:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
4/13/2010 9:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
4/14/2010 8:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M It's a beautiful morning in the neighborhood. Currently it's 58 deg F with a light SE breeze. We are going to starting planting corn today. What a far cry from when we started in 2009 (late May) because of all the rain and cool weather.
4/17/2010 7:30 AM 0.11 M M M M A cool start to the morning. We had frost through the night; 38 deg F at 7:30 a.m. CDT
4/18/2010 6:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
4/19/2010 6:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
4/20/2010 6:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
4/21/2010 8:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
4/23/2010 6:15 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
4/24/2010 7:45 AM 0.40 M M M M
4/25/2010 8:00 AM 0.74 M M M M Saturday evening (4/24) the rain came about 5:30 p.m. and lasted until about 7:45 p.m. giving us 0.68 inches. Then an hour or so later we received another 0.06 inches before clearing out. This morning winds are from the SE with cloudy skies; 58 deg F. at 8:00 a.m. CDT
4/26/2010 8:00 AM 0.46 M M M M Rain came pretty much off and on all day long on Sunday (4/25). This morning is cooler with a NW wind; 49 deg F at 8:00 a.m. CDT
4/27/2010 7:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
4/28/2010 6:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M A very frosty morning, it was 26 deg F at 5:30 a.m. A little on the BRRRRrrr side!
4/29/2010 8:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Sunny skies with a strong SE breeze; 60 deg F at 8:30 a.m. CDT
4/30/2010 7:15 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Southerly winds; overcast sky; 62 deg F at 7:15 a.m. CDT
5/1/2010 7:00 AM 0.06 M M M M The rain that was predicted for us (0.80 tenths) with the strong storms coming across the plains and Illinois never materialized off the strong SW winds last night. We only received 0.06. This morning cloudy; winds from the S; 62 deg F at 7:00 a.m. CDT.
5/2/2010 7:30 AM 0.81 M M M M The rain came through the night at a steady pace mainly starting around 1:45-2:00 a.m. and lasting a few hours or so before I fell back to sleep. We did have a dampening of the sidewalks before midnight. This morning it's cloudy; winds NE; 52 deg F at 7:30 a.m. CDT
5/3/2010 7:15 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Bright sunny skies this morning; light breeze from the SW; 52 deg F at 7:15 a.m. CDT
5/4/2010 8:00 AM 0.12 M M M M
5/5/2010 8:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M What a beautiful morning, sunny skies with a few puffy clouds; light breeze from the NW; 63 deg F at 8:00 a.m. CDT
5/6/2010 7:00 AM T M M M M A few sprinkles fell during the afternoon of 5/5/10.
5/7/2010 8:15 AM 0.24 M M M M Two small passing thunderstorms (some lightening) passed through the wee hours of this morning (5/7/10) dropping 0.24 inches of rain. Currently at 8:15 a.m. CDT cloudy skies; ESE winds; 54 deg F.
5/8/2010 7:00 AM 0.09 M M M M A quick passing afternoon thunderstorm only last about 15 minutes dropping 0.09 inches of rain; just enough to halt the mowing of the lawn. This morning (5/8/10) cloudy, winds are very strong from the NW; 43 deg F at 7:00 a.m. CDT
5/9/2010 9:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Sunny skies with a few puffy clouds; winds light from the NW; 51 deg F at 9:00 a.m. CDT. Happy Mother's Day!
5/10/2010 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
5/11/2010 8:30 AM 1.49 M M M M The rain started falling last night around 10:15 p.m. then paused for about an hour before raining throughout the entire night and early morning hours. Skies are cloudy this morning; light southerly breeze; 47 deg F at 8:30 a.m. CDT
5/12/2010 7:50 AM 0.02 M M M M Cloudy, cool and damp; wind calm to very light from the NE; 46 deg F at 7:50 a.m. CDT
5/13/2010 7:45 AM 0.13 M M M M The 0.13 inches of came late last night and/or through the early morning hours. Cloudy skies this morning; breezy from the SE; 64 deg F at 7:45 a.m. CDT
5/14/2010 7:30 AM 0.04 M M M M The heavy rains that were predicted for us skirted north and south of us leaving us with only 0.04 inches of rain (much better than 1.9"). This morning the sun is shining brightly with a westerly breeze; 52 deg at 7:30 a.m. CDT
5/15/2010 11:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Calm; overcast sky; 71 deg F at 11:00 a.m. CDT
5/16/2010 7:45 AM 0.07 M M M M Mostly cloudy skies; winds calm to very light; 60 deg F at 7:45 a.m. CDT
5/17/2010 7:30 AM 0.45 M M M M A soft rain was steadily falling as I read the gauge at 7:30 a.m. CDT; so far we've had 0.45 inches; winds calm; 47 deg F.
5/18/2010 7:15 AM 0.74 M M M M Monday was a dismal day with rain occurring all day long - thank goodness it was a soft rain so not to cause any washes in the fields, but did see a little bit of ponding in low areas. This morning cloudy with a NNE breeze; 51 deg F at 7:15 a.m. CDT
5/19/2010 8:30 AM 0.01 0.0 M M M
5/20/2010 8:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
5/21/2010 8:00 AM 0.69 M M M M The 0.69 inches of rain started around 2:50 p.m. 5/20/10 and continued pretty much until the late evening/early morning hours. With this rain and the others received over the past 10-11 days fields are saturated keeping farmers from planting during this time period. It's going to take some very warm, dry days over a couple weeks now to get soil conditions stable enough for planting to start up again in this area. At 8:00 a.m. CDT we have overcast skies; winds are southerly; 64 deg F.
5/22/2010 7:30 AM 0.76 M M M M The rains started in the morning (about 9:30 a.m.) and rained the better portion of the day until about 5:00 p.m. giving us another 0.76 inches of rain on top of already saturated soils. With this rain field ponds are becoming evident drowning some of the small corn and soybean plants. This morning the air is very juicy/foggy; 58 deg F at 7:30 a.m. CDT
5/23/2010 8:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
5/24/2010 8:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M It's going to be a warm one today. Forecast is predicted to be high 80's to 90 deg F. With the past weeks rains the humidity is up; sunny skies with a little haze; winds calm to very light from the south.
5/25/2010 7:20 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M It's going to be another hot one today; skies clear; winds light from the south; 71 deg F at 7:20 a.m. CDT
5/26/2010 8:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
5/27/2010 7:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M A cooler start to the morning; yesterday temps were at 90 deg F with thunderstorms dancing around us but we never received any of the rain. Winds are northerly this morning and 68 deg F at 7:30 a.m. CDT
5/30/2010 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
5/31/2010 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
6/1/2010 8:00 AM 0.16 M M M M Two thundershowers passed by yesterday one around 11:45 a.m. and another approximately 2:30-3:00 p.m. leaving 0.16 inches of rain (and 4 bugs) in the gauge. This morning heavy fog; mostly calm; 68 deg F at 8:00 a.m. CDT
6/2/2010 8:30 AM 0.43 M M M M A thunderstorm moved through during the early morning hours (4:00-5:30 a.m.), nothing severe. At 8:30 sunny skies with a few clouds, wind from the WSW.
6/3/2010 7:50 AM 0.01 M M M M Woke up to fog this morning but it has mostly lifted as of 7:50 a.m. when I read the gauge. Skies are mostly cloudy; winds northerly; 64 deg F.
6/4/2010 7:45 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
6/5/2010 7:30 AM 1.02 M M M M The rain in the gauge started out as just a few intermittent sprinkles around 5:45. At 7:10 p.m. a thunderstorm moved through with extreme white rain lasting 15 minutes dropping a fast inch of rain. This morning it looks like rain again; felt a few sprinkles; 68 deg at 7:30 a.m. CDT
6/6/2010 8:00 AM 0.82 M M M M A severe thunderstorm moved through the northern part of the county last night. The tornado siren went off and report of a tornado touching down north of us. We were fortunate to only receive the rain and nothing more damaging.
6/7/2010 8:50 AM 0.28 M M M M
6/8/2010 9:00 AM 0.04 M M M M
6/9/2010 8:00 AM 0.15 M M M M The humidity is up this morning; wind from the NW with cloudy skies; 72 deg F at 8:0 a.m. CDT
6/10/2010 8:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Bright, clear sunny skies; very light breeze from the NW; 69 deg F at 8:00 a.m. CDT
6/11/2010 5:15 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Partly cloudy skies this morning with a SE breeze; 66 deg F at 5:15 a.m. CDT
6/12/2010 7:30 AM T M M M M A passing cloud dropped the Trace of precip yesterday around 4:10 p.m. for a couple of minutes all the while the sun was shining. This morning is very humid, mostly cloudy skies; W winds; 77 deg F at 7:30 a.m. CDT
6/13/2010 8:15 AM 0.24 M M M M Two rounds of showers yesterday (noon and early evening) gave us the accumulated 0.24 inches of rain reported. This morning cloudy, light fog with a northerly breeze; 66 deg F at 8:15 a.m. CDT
6/14/2010 8:00 AM 0.06 M M M M Cloudy skies and super juicy air this morning; the grass is soaked. Wind calm; 74 deg F at 8:00 a.m. CDT
6/15/2010 7:30 AM 0.03 M M M M We missed the main punch of the storms yesterday - seems like they split and went around us. It's another cloudy morning with a light breeze from the SE; 69 deg F at 7:30 a.m. CDT
6/16/2010 7:00 AM 0.42 M M M M An early evening shower deposited 0.42 inches of rain before clearing out. This morning the sun is shining brightly; nice breeze from the west; 68 deg F at 7:00 a.m. CDT. Looks like a very nice day in store. :)
6/17/2010 8:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
6/18/2010 8:00 AM 0.01 M M M M A rumble of thunder woke us up around 6:15 then a few sprinkles fell around 6:25 a.m. CDT, and that was the extent of our rain. Currently at 8:00 a.m. we have mostly calm conditions, the humidity is up with mostly cloudy skies; 74 deg F.
6/19/2010 8:00 AM 1.07 M M M M Two thunderstorms yesterday one approx. around 5:15 and the other at 11:15 dropped the reported 1.07 inches of rain. This morning the skies have cleared, sunny with a few clouds; breezy SW winds; 74 deg F at 8:00 a.m. CDT
6/20/2010 8:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M We have partly sunny skies this morning with calm winds and you can feel the humidity in the air. Happy Father's Day!
6/21/2010 7:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Saw lightening and heard thunder to the south - looks like rain could be here soon. Currently at 7:30 it's cloudy, winds light; 68 deg F.
6/22/2010 7:15 AM 1.09 M M M M Two rain events yesterday accumulated the 1.09 inches of rain I emptied from the gauge. One was a rain shower at approx. 9:00 a.m. leaving 0.20 inches of rain then at 10:30 p.m. a thunderstorm with much lightening dropped 0.89 in about a half hour with 15 minutes of intense rain with wind. This morning partly sunny skies; winds SSW; 74 deg F at 7:15 a.m. CDT
6/23/2010 8:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M It's a very humid morning; winds SW with an overcast sky; 82 deg F at 8:00 a.m. CDT
6/24/2010 7:30 AM 0.92 M M M M A light shower came through yesterday morning leaving only a couple hundredths in the gauge. Then around 7:30 p.m. a thunderstorm blew up with winds and heavy rain depositing 0.90 inches in the gauge over approx. a 2-1/2 hour period. This morning the humidity is not like it has been - heavy; we have bright sunny skies; winds NW and 67 deg at 7:30 a.m. CDT
6/25/2010 7:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M What a beautiful morning! We have a clear, sunny sky with a light breeze. At 7:30 a.m. the temp is comfortable at 68 deg F with lower humidity than in days past, but the heat is suppose to set in again through the day and over the weekend. Ealier this morning we even had some fog in the low areas since the temp was in the 50's through the night. Heavy dew on the grass.
6/26/2010 9:00 AM 0.38 M M M M A thunderstorm rumbled through early this morning at 5:40. We had a slight amount of small hail during the storm only to be heard on the windows - very few seen. Currently at 9:00 a.m. we have sunny skies with a few puffy clouds; winds southerly.
6/27/2010 8:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
6/28/2010 7:00 AM 0.16 M M M M Beautiful morning - sunny, NW breeze; 70 deg F at 7:00 p.m. CDT
6/29/2010 8:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M It's gorgeous outside - nice northerly breeze with low humidity and bright sunshine. You couldn't make the day any nicer!
6/30/2010 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M What a beautiful day; bright sunshine with a light NE breeze; birds are chipping; 54 deg F at 7:00 a.m. CDT
7/1/2010 8:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M It's another beautiful morning; bright clear sunny sky; light northerly breeze; it was 48 deg F at 6:30 a.m. Grass very dewy.
7/2/2010 5:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
7/3/2010 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
7/4/2010 9:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
7/5/2010 8:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M It's going to be a hot one today; temp already in the 80's at 8:30 a.m. with high humidity.
7/6/2010 8:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Another hot day on the way. I would actually like to see some rain our garden is starting to show some stress as I would think fields crops in tilled land are too after 8 days of dry and/or hot weather. Currently sunny, winds SSE; 78 deg F at 8:00 a.m. CDT
7/7/2010 8:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M It's going to be a hot and humid one today; winds calm to very light from the south.
7/8/2010 7:30 AM 0.02 M M M M The much needed rain that we were praying for only amounted to be 0.02 inches. Crops after yesterday's extreme heat (high 90's) are showing signs of stress. At 7:30 a.m. partly sunny skies; winds calm, high humidity; 78 deg F.
7/9/2010 7:30 AM 0.23 M M M M We received some much needed rain a little after 12:30 yesterday giving crops, flowers and gardens a brief cooling off from the heat. Just wish it had been more than 0.23 inches but we'll take what we can get. This morning it's cloudy, hazy, humid; winds calm; 74 deg F at 7:30 a.m. CDT
7/10/2010 8:00 AM T M M M M A few sprinkles fell between 8:00 and 10:00 yesterday morning before the skies cleared for a sunny day. This morning the humidity seems a little less with bright sunny skies and a very light breeze from the west.
7/11/2010 7:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
7/12/2010 7:00 AM T M M M M The clouds gather and the wind picked up yesterday around 4:45 p.m. only to leave behind a few droplets of rain. We have been watching the rain go all around us in the past two weeks. This morning was very dewy with a little morning fog; sunny skies; winds calm; 71 deg F at 7:00 a.m. CDT
7/14/2010 6:30 AM 0.19 M M M M It's going to be a hot one today - humidity on the rise just like the temps - 90's today!
7/15/2010 8:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
7/16/2010 8:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Watched all the needed rain go south of us again yesterday. Crops could really use a drink. This morning the humidity is down but it's still going to be a hot one - 90's forecasted. At 8:00 a.m. CDT sunny skies and calm.
7/20/2010 7:00 AM 0.01 M M M M
7/21/2010 7:00 AM T M M M M
7/22/2010 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
7/23/2010 7:00 AM 0.06 M M M M Still no decent recent rains seem to come our way. We had a brief early afternoon shower yesterday (7/23), 0.06 inches which didn't even settle the dust. More heat on the way today, high 90's! Bright sunshine and SW winds.
7/24/2010 8:00 AM 0.02 M M M M A fast moving thunderstorm moved through last night kicking up the wind and only depositing 0.02 inches of rain in the gauge. Again we have missed out on the precipitation. Our little area is suffering a mini drought. Corn is firing on the bottom and pineappling the tops. Beans are turning their leaves over for protection and are at a standstill on growth. At 8:00 a.m. CDT winds were from the SW with mostly cloudy skies.
7/25/2010 7:00 AM 0.52 M M M M
7/26/2010 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
7/27/2010 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
7/28/2010 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
7/29/2010 7:30 AM 0.08 M M M M An early evening shower passed by around 5:00 p.m. (7/28) looking like it would be a nice soaker only to quit too soon leaving behind only 0.08 inches. We are in need of rain in our area. At 7:30 a.m. sun/partly cloudy skies; winds light from NE; 76 deg F.
7/30/2010 8:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Mostly cloudy; winds SE; 75 deg F at 8:00 a.m. CDT
7/31/2010 8:15 AM 0.39 M M M M Woke up to a much needed rain this morning. Crops, yards, and gardens were hurting for a drink. The rain had quit when I dumped the gauge at 8:15 a.m. We received 0.39 inches. We need an all day soft rain to catch up from the month of July's intense heat but we are thankful for what we received. At 8:15 a.m. cloudy skies, winds calm; 63 deg F.
8/1/2010 8:00 AM 0.15 M M M M We had another small shower right after I dumped the gauge yesterday morning leaving 0.15 inches. What a welcome gift these little showers are after a month of hot, dry weather. This morning was foggy but the bright sunshine has burned it off leaving clear blue skies; winds calm; 79 deg F at 8:00 a.m. CDT
8/3/2010 7:45 AM 1.35 M M M M A thunderstorm accompanied by much lightening came through our area this morning around 6:10 a.m. CDT. I dumped a glorious 1.35 inches of rain from the gauge at 7:45 a.m. and it was still lightly sprinkling at that time. After July with barely over an 1.00 inch of rain for the whole month and with all the extreme heat this rain is a blessing. The field crops are saying thank you Mother Nature.
8/4/2010 8:00 AM 0.04 M M M M The wind picked up around 7:20 a.m. with a little rain falling then quit. At 8:00 a.m. when I dumped the gauge the spinkles had stopped but it looks like someone is getting a good rain to the north. Currently it's 70 deg F with a light breeze from the north; cloudy skies.
8/5/2010 8:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
8/6/2010 8:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
8/7/2010 8:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
8/8/2010 8:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
8/9/2010 8:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
8/10/2010 7:00 AM 0.01 M M M M Heard thunder off afar. There was only 0.01 inches in the gauge. Looks like more rain could be on the way. Currently at 7:00 a.m. CDT skies cloudy, wind light from the SW; 73 deg F.
8/11/2010 8:15 AM 0.51 M M M M We had a thunderstorm with some lightening arrive this morning around 6:00 a.m. At 8:15 a.m. CDT I dumped 0.51 inches from the gauge; plenty of sunshine; winds light from the SSW; 78 deg F.
8/12/2010 9:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M It's going to be a warm one. Already at 9:40 a.m. it's 84 deg F and the humidity makes it feel like it's 94! Bright sunny skies; winds calm to very light.
8/13/2010 8:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
8/14/2010 7:30 AM 0.22 M M M M
8/15/2010 8:45 AM 0.02 M M M M
8/16/2010 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
8/17/2010 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
8/18/2010 7:00 AM 0.01 M M M M
8/20/2010 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
8/21/2010 9:00 AM 0.11 M M M M
8/22/2010 9:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
8/23/2010 8:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Sunny and dry. Grass is drying out again (brown) from lack of any decent rains and hot, drying days.
8/27/2010 6:15 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Cool this morning, 48 deg F at 6:15 a.m. CDT with clear skies and calm. We have that desert weather going on - warm/hot and dry during the day with cool evenings/early mornings. Still no rain and it doesn't look like we'll be getting any over the next 4-5 days. Has been a dry summer for us considering the heat we've experienced over July and August.
8/28/2010 9:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Another bright sunny, dry day in store - not a cloud in the sky. Temps are to get to the high 80's. Currently at 9:00 a.m. it's 69 deg F.
8/29/2010 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Another beautiful sunny morning but I'd trade it for a rainy day since our soybeans could really use a drink - things are pretty dry; winds light from the SE; 67 deg F at 7:00 a.m. CDT
8/30/2010 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Looks like another day of warm/hot, dry weather; temp at 7:00 a.m. CDT is 64 deg F.; sunny and clear; calm.
8/31/2010 8:15 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Looks like we are in store for another HOT one today (forecasters say low 90's). Breeze SW with sunny skies; 76 deg F at 8:15 a.m. CDT. We are plenty dry and the soybean crop could surely use a rain.
9/1/2010 8:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Can see to the NW dark rain clouds but don't know if they will make it this far east. We could really use a nice soft rain for the soybeans, flowers and remaining garden goodies. At 8:00 a.m. CDT cloudy, breeze from SW; 74 deg F.
9/2/2010 7:45 AM 0.63 M M M M After almost four weeks with only 0.88 inches of rain and hot, dry conditions we have been blessed with a beautiful morning rain of 0.63 inches. It's still sprinkling lightly as I checked the gauge with light winds from the SSE; 66 deg F. at 7:45 a.m. CDT
9/3/2010 7:00 AM 0.84 M M M M We finally received some much needed rain yesterday and through the night, and I hope in time to help the soybean crop along. Currently winds light from the WNW with mostly sunny skies; 56 deg F at 7:00 a.m. CDT
9/4/2010 7:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M BRRRR!!! After two months of high 80's-90 deg F heat my body was not ready to greet the brisk NW winds this morning. At 7:30 a.m. it's 55 deg F under partly cloudy skies.
9/5/2010 9:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
9/6/2010 9:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
9/7/2010 7:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
9/8/2010 8:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
9/9/2010 6:45 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M BBRRRR! 41 deg F this morning at 6:45 a.m. CDT. I don't think my body is ready for this just yet after the hot summer we've had. Clear, bright sunny skies.
9/10/2010 6:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
9/11/2010 10:15 AM 0.09 M M M M May we never forget the lives lost on 9/11/2001!
9/12/2010 9:00 AM T M M M M
9/13/2010 8:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
9/14/2010 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
9/15/2010 6:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Clear skies; East winds; 49 deg F at 6:30 a.m. CDT
9/16/2010 7:00 AM 0.12 M M M M Cloudy skies; breezy from SW; 64 deg F
9/19/2010 9:00 AM 0.56 M M M M A welcome rain came yesterday early afternoon to help with the ripening of soybeans. This morning skies are mostly cloudy with a very light breeze; 64 deg F at 9:00 a.m. CDT
9/20/2010 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
9/21/2010 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
9/22/2010 7:30 AM 0.54 M M M M A thunderstorm passed through around 6:30-6:45 p.m. last night accompanied by some impressive lightening strikes then pausing followed by a few more showers through midnight. This morning we have mostly cloudy skies; light southerly breeze; 62 deg F at 7:30 a.m. CDT
9/24/2010 8:30 AM 0.02 M M M M A light shower passed by this morning (0.02 inches); still have strong SW winds; cloudy; 68 deg F at 8:30 a.m. CDT
9/25/2010 7:15 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Cool start to the morning, grass is dewy, clear sunny skies; light NW breeze; 48 deg F at 7:15 a.m. CDT
9/26/2010 8:00 AM 0.03 M M M M Mostly sunny skies; winds mainly from the East; 51 deg F at 8:00 a.m. CDT
9/27/2010 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M BRRRR! Body not ready for these cold temps yet, at 6:30 a.m. it was 37 deg F. Clear, sunny skies and calm winds.
9/28/2010 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
9/29/2010 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
9/30/2010 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M



Start Date End Date & Time Duration in Days Precipitation Snow Depth Snow Depth SWE Notes
11/4/2009 11/07/2009 9:00 PM 4 0.00 M M
11/10/2009 11/12/2009 7:15 PM 3 0.02 M M
11/27/2009 11/29/2009 6:30 AM 3 0.00 M M
12/4/2009 12/06/2009 6:00 AM 3 0.00 M M
12/7/2009 12/09/2009 8:00 AM 3 0.60 M M Even though there is no snow on the ground this morning (12/9/09) we did receive snow on 12/7/09 (.1) and again on 12/8/08 a (trace) in the morning with rain/sleet showers starting about 1:30 p.m. finishing with all rain later in the evening. Currently we are receiving strong WSW winds with squalls of snow flurries. Temp 32 deg F at 8:00 a.m. CST.
1/1/2010 1/02/2010 7:30 AM 2 T 2.0 M It's been cold and clear the past couple of days. It was 0 deg F at 7:15 a.m. this morning (1/2/10). The few flakes of snow we received came in the evening 1/1/10.
1/27/2010 1/28/2010 9:45 AM 2 0.02 1.0 M Two day measurements: white board - .8; ground - 1.3
1/30/2010 1/31/2010 8:00 AM 2 0.00 0.5 M
2/18/2010 2/19/2010 9:00 AM 2 0.00 2.5 M Sunny morning with very light breeze from the west; 25 deg F at 9:00 a.m. CST
3/5/2010 3/07/2010 8:30 AM 3 0.00 M M All the snow has finally melted away with the sunshine and warmer temps of the past few days.
4/10/2010 4/11/2010 7:45 AM 2 0.00 M M
5/28/2010 5/29/2010 11:30 PM 2 0.00 M M
7/17/2010 7/19/2010 8:00 AM 3 T M M We are in need of rain. Crops are showing stress in our area. Gardens are being watered in the area to keep vegetables producing and from drying up. The trace of moisture came yesterday (10 droplets), 7/18/10 as we watched storm clouds go north and south of us.
8/24/2010 8/26/2010 7:30 AM 3 0.00 M M We are again in a dry spell. Yard is mostly brown. We've had a pretty dry summer in this pocket of Newton County.



Observation Date Observation Time Notes Largest Stone Size Average Stone Size Smallest Stone Size Stone Consistency Duration Minutes Durration Accuracy Damage Timing More Rain than Hail Hail Started Largest Hail Started Angle of Impact Number of Stones on Pad Distance Between Stones on Pad Depth of Stones on Ground
10/17/2009 2:35 PM I have no hail pads. Was outside working as intermittent rain clouds circle dropping light rain a couple of times then hail cloud passed over. Another rain cloud followed the hail before sky cleared some to show the sun. 1/4" Pea Size Rice Rice Soft|White Ice 4 1min Continuous True After rain Same time as smaller hail 10-20
3/11/2010 7:25 AM My computer has been down for almost a week but I kept this information to report. I have no hail pads. 1/4" Pea Size 1/4" Pea Size Rice Soft|White Ice 1 1min Continuous False After rain After smaller hail