Station Overview Station Location
Station Number IL-CK-75 Latitude 41.995258
Station Name Elk Grove Village 2.2 WSW Longitude -88.052741
County Cook Elevation (ft) 728



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 11 3.00 1.57 31 1.35 28 0.22 3 1 9 4 0.0 0 0
Nov 11 3.03 3.33 30 3.33 28 0.00 2 1 8 3 0.0 0 0
Dec 11 2.21 2.73 31 2.73 31 0.00 0 0 13 4 1.9 3 3
Jan 12 1.72 1.68 31 1.68 31 0.00 0 0 9 8 11.3 8 13
Feb 12 1.64 1.60 29 1.60 29 0.00 0 0 10 3 5.8 7 6
March 12 2.26 1.71 31 1.71 29 0.00 2 1 9 4 0.5 2 0
April 12 3.41 1.74 30 1.74 30 0.00 0 0 8 5 0.0 0 0
May 12 4.05 1.98 31 1.98 31 0.00 0 0 9 7 0.0 0 0
June 12 4.01 2.18 29 2.18 27 0.00 2 1 5 2 0.0 0 0
July 12 3.80 3.60 31 3.60 31 0.00 0 0 8 3 0.0 0 0
Aug 12 4.56 2.13 31 2.13 31 0.00 0 0 8 2 0.0 0 0
Sept 12 3.39 1.67 30 1.67 30 0.00 0 0 8 3 0.0 0 0
Water Year Totals: 37.08" 25.92" 365 days 25.70" 356 0.22" 9 days 4 104 days 48 days 19.5" 20 days 22 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
10/1/2011 T
10/2/2011 0.00
10/3/2011 0.00
10/4/2011 0.00
10/5/2011 0.00
10/6/2011 0.00
10/7/2011 0.00
10/8/2011 0.00
10/9/2011 0.00
10/10/2011 0.00
10/11/2011 0.00
10/12/2011 0.00
10/13/2011 0.20
10/14/2011 0.20
10/15/2011 0.00
10/16/2011 0.14
10/17/2011 0.01
10/18/2011 0.00
10/19/2011 T
10/20/2011 0.58
10/21/2011 0.02
10/22/2011 **
10/23/2011 **
10/24/2011 0.22
10/25/2011 0.00
10/26/2011 0.02
10/27/2011 T
10/28/2011 T
10/29/2011 0.01
10/30/2011 0.00
10/31/2011 0.17
11/1/2011 0.00
11/2/2011 0.00
11/3/2011 0.13
11/4/2011 0.02
11/5/2011 0.00
11/6/2011 0.00
11/7/2011 0.00
11/8/2011 0.40
11/9/2011 1.34
11/10/2011 0.13
11/11/2011 0.01
11/12/2011 0.00
11/13/2011 0.00
11/14/2011 **
11/15/2011 T
11/16/2011 0.00
11/17/2011 0.00
11/18/2011 0.00
11/19/2011 0.00
11/20/2011 T
11/21/2011 0.00
11/22/2011 0.00
11/23/2011 0.22
11/24/2011 0.00
11/25/2011 0.00
11/26/2011 0.00
11/27/2011 1.08
11/28/2011 T
11/29/2011 T
11/30/2011 0.00
12/1/2011 0.00
12/2/2011 0.03
12/3/2011 T
12/4/2011 0.45
12/5/2011 0.00
12/6/2011 0.05
12/7/2011 0.00
12/8/2011 0.00
12/9/2011 0.03
12/10/2011 0.00
12/11/2011 0.00
12/12/2011 0.00
12/13/2011 0.00
12/14/2011 0.50
12/15/2011 1.25
12/16/2011 0.00
12/17/2011 0.04
12/18/2011 0.02
12/19/2011 T
12/20/2011 0.00
12/21/2011 0.01
12/22/2011 T
12/23/2011 0.01
12/24/2011 0.00
12/25/2011 0.00
12/26/2011 0.00
12/27/2011 0.07
12/28/2011 0.00
12/29/2011 T
12/30/2011 0.04
12/31/2011 0.23
Day of YearDaily PrcpMultiday Prcp
1/1/2012 0.01
1/2/2012 0.03
1/3/2012 T
1/4/2012 0.00
1/5/2012 0.00
1/6/2012 0.00
1/7/2012 0.00
1/8/2012 0.00
1/9/2012 0.00
1/10/2012 0.00
1/11/2012 0.00
1/12/2012 0.00
1/13/2012 0.41
1/14/2012 T
1/15/2012 T
1/16/2012 0.00
1/17/2012 0.06
1/18/2012 0.05
1/19/2012 0.01
1/20/2012 0.00
1/21/2012 0.49
1/22/2012 T
1/23/2012 0.52
1/24/2012 T
1/25/2012 0.00
1/26/2012 0.00
1/27/2012 T
1/28/2012 0.10
1/29/2012 T
1/30/2012 T
1/31/2012 0.00
2/1/2012 T
2/2/2012 0.00
2/3/2012 0.00
2/4/2012 0.00
2/5/2012 0.00
2/6/2012 0.00
2/7/2012 0.00
2/8/2012 0.04
2/9/2012 0.00
2/10/2012 0.00
2/11/2012 0.13
2/12/2012 0.00
2/13/2012 0.00
2/14/2012 0.03
2/15/2012 T
2/16/2012 0.16
2/17/2012 0.00
2/18/2012 0.00
2/19/2012 0.00
2/20/2012 0.00
2/21/2012 0.04
2/22/2012 0.02
2/23/2012 0.01
2/24/2012 0.77
2/25/2012 0.07
2/26/2012 T
2/27/2012 0.00
2/28/2012 0.00
2/29/2012 0.33
3/1/2012 0.01
3/2/2012 0.00
3/3/2012 0.23
3/4/2012 T
3/5/2012 T
3/6/2012 0.00
3/7/2012 0.00
3/8/2012 0.27
3/9/2012 0.00
3/10/2012 0.00
3/11/2012 0.00
3/12/2012 0.21
3/13/2012 0.01
3/14/2012 0.00
3/15/2012 0.00
3/16/2012 0.00
3/17/2012 0.00
3/18/2012 0.00
3/19/2012 0.00
3/20/2012 0.07
3/21/2012 0.00
3/22/2012 0.00
3/23/2012 0.04
3/24/2012 0.37
3/25/2012 T
3/26/2012 **
3/27/2012 0.00
3/28/2012 0.00
3/29/2012 0.00
3/30/2012 T
3/31/2012 0.50
Day of YearDaily PrcpMultiday Prcp
4/1/2012 0.01
4/2/2012 0.00
4/3/2012 0.00
4/4/2012 0.00
4/5/2012 0.00
4/6/2012 0.00
4/7/2012 0.00
4/8/2012 T
4/9/2012 T
4/10/2012 0.00
4/11/2012 0.00
4/12/2012 0.00
4/13/2012 0.00
4/14/2012 0.00
4/15/2012 0.72
4/16/2012 0.30
4/17/2012 T
4/18/2012 0.00
4/19/2012 0.02
4/20/2012 0.01
4/21/2012 T
4/22/2012 0.00
4/23/2012 0.00
4/24/2012 0.00
4/25/2012 0.00
4/26/2012 0.09
4/27/2012 0.00
4/28/2012 0.24
4/29/2012 T
4/30/2012 0.35
5/1/2012 T
5/2/2012 0.07
5/3/2012 T
5/4/2012 0.60
5/5/2012 0.01
5/6/2012 T
5/7/2012 0.91
5/8/2012 0.11
5/9/2012 T
5/10/2012 0.21
5/11/2012 0.00
5/12/2012 T
5/13/2012 0.01
5/14/2012 0.00
5/15/2012 0.00
5/16/2012 0.03
5/17/2012 0.00
5/18/2012 0.00
5/19/2012 0.00
5/20/2012 0.00
5/21/2012 T
5/22/2012 0.00
5/23/2012 0.00
5/24/2012 0.00
5/25/2012 0.00
5/26/2012 T
5/27/2012 0.00
5/28/2012 0.00
5/29/2012 0.00
5/30/2012 0.00
5/31/2012 0.03
6/1/2012 1.20
6/2/2012 0.00
6/3/2012 0.00
6/4/2012 T
6/5/2012 0.00
6/6/2012 0.00
6/7/2012 0.00
6/8/2012 0.00
6/9/2012 0.00
6/10/2012 0.00
6/11/2012 **
6/12/2012 0.00
6/13/2012
6/14/2012 0.00
6/15/2012 0.00
6/16/2012 0.00
6/17/2012 0.52
6/18/2012 0.00
6/19/2012 0.00
6/20/2012 0.00
6/21/2012 0.00
6/22/2012 0.01
6/23/2012 0.00
6/24/2012 0.00
6/25/2012 T
6/26/2012 0.00
6/27/2012 0.00
6/28/2012 0.00
6/29/2012 0.09
6/30/2012 0.36
Day of YearDaily PrcpMultiday Prcp
7/1/2012 0.00
7/2/2012 T
7/3/2012 0.00
7/4/2012 0.00
7/5/2012 0.00
7/6/2012 0.00
7/7/2012 0.00
7/8/2012 0.00
7/9/2012 0.00
7/10/2012 0.00
7/11/2012 0.00
7/12/2012 0.00
7/13/2012 0.00
7/14/2012 0.60
7/15/2012 0.05
7/16/2012 0.00
7/17/2012 0.00
7/18/2012 0.00
7/19/2012 1.87
7/20/2012 0.03
7/21/2012 0.00
7/22/2012 0.00
7/23/2012 T
7/24/2012 0.00
7/25/2012 0.63
7/26/2012 0.23
7/27/2012 0.00
7/28/2012 0.04
7/29/2012 0.00
7/30/2012 T
7/31/2012 0.15
8/1/2012 0.00
8/2/2012 0.00
8/3/2012 0.00
8/4/2012 0.00
8/5/2012 0.27
8/6/2012 0.00
8/7/2012 0.00
8/8/2012 0.00
8/9/2012 T
8/10/2012 0.15
8/11/2012 0.00
8/12/2012 0.00
8/13/2012 0.02
8/14/2012 0.35
8/15/2012 0.10
8/16/2012 0.00
8/17/2012 0.13
8/18/2012 0.00
8/19/2012 0.00
8/20/2012 0.00
8/21/2012 0.45
8/22/2012 0.00
8/23/2012 0.00
8/24/2012 T
8/25/2012 0.00
8/26/2012 0.00
8/27/2012 0.66
8/28/2012 0.00
8/29/2012 0.00
8/30/2012 0.00
8/31/2012 0.00
9/1/2012 0.00
9/2/2012 0.01
9/3/2012 T
9/4/2012 0.29
9/5/2012 0.35
9/6/2012 T
9/7/2012 0.00
9/8/2012 0.06
9/9/2012 0.21
9/10/2012 0.00
9/11/2012 0.00
9/12/2012 0.00
9/13/2012 0.00
9/14/2012 0.19
9/15/2012 0.00
9/16/2012 0.00
9/17/2012 0.00
9/18/2012 0.37
9/19/2012 0.00
9/20/2012 0.00
9/21/2012 0.00
9/22/2012 0.19
9/23/2012 T
9/24/2012 0.00
9/25/2012 0.00
9/26/2012 0.00
9/27/2012 0.00
9/28/2012 0.00
9/29/2012 0.00
9/30/2012 0.00



Observation Date Observation Time Precipitation Snowfall Snowfall SWE Snow Depth Snow SWE Notes
10/1/2011 6:30 AM T M M M M 41º at 6:30am with partly cloudy skies. Light rain showers passed my area at 4-5pm (heavier east/south east). Light Winds and clouds prevented frost here. GG
10/2/2011 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 36º at 7am with heavy dew on gauge and both roof and ground (light) frost observed. No precipitation to report for yesterday with mostly clear skies and NE breezes. GG
10/3/2011 6:20 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 43º at 6:20am with clear skies and dew. No precip. to report for yesterday, few (if any) clouds. GG
10/4/2011 5:45 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 42º at 5:45am with clear skies and heavy dew. No precip. to report for yesterday, clear skies and tempes in loe 70's. GG
10/5/2011 5:45 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 46º at 5:45am with clear skies and heavy dew. No precip. to report for yesterday with sunny skies and temps in 70's. GG
10/6/2011 5:45 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 48º at 5:45am with clear skies and dew. No precip. to report for yesterday, clear sunny skies and mild temps. GG
10/7/2011 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 50º at 5:45am with clear skies and heavy dew. Another warm dry day yesterday with leaves now in free fall. GG
10/8/2011 6:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 54º at 6:30am with clear skies and dew. Warm and dry again for yesterday with temps now mid 80's. GG
10/9/2011 5:20 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 50º at 5:20am with clear starry skies and dew. No precipiation to report for yesterday with sunny skies and temps again in low 80's. GG
10/10/2011 5:45 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 49º at 5:45am with partly cloudy skies and dew. Another near 80 degree day, sunny skies, no precip. GG
10/11/2011 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 53º at 7am with partly cloudy skies and dew. No precipitation yesterday with mostly cloudy skies, high cirrus, filtered sunshine, still a winner for October. GG
10/12/2011 5:45 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 51º at 5:45am with partly cloudy skies and near full moon and dew. No precip. to report again for yesterday.
10/13/2011 5:45 AM 0.20 M M M M 60º at 5:45am with light rain/drizzle fog at observation. Rain over night, otherwise sunny skies yesterday early with mostly cloudy by evening. GG
10/14/2011 6:55 AM 0.20 M M M M 46º at 6:55am with clear skies breezy conditions. Another 0.20" rainfall collected from showers yesterday, sporatic, some moderate in intensity observed early evening, then clearing by sunset. GG
10/15/2011 7:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 46º at 7:30am with clear skies and windy conditions. Very windy yesterday with near "wind advisory" conditions, although peak wind gusts not excessive, steady winds near 30 mph most of afternoon/evening. No precip to report. GG
10/16/2011 7:40 AM 0.14 M M M M 48º at 7:40am with cloudy skies and light rain at obs. Another windy day yesterday with gusts to 40mph, sunny skies, that clouded up by late evening, as winds subsided, and rainfall overnight. GG
10/17/2011 5:45 AM 0.01 M M M M 40º at 5:45am with clear skies and breezy conditions. Showers ended by mid morning, partial clearing and windy again by afternoon. Clearing by evening. GG
10/18/2011 5:45 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 38º at 5:45am with mostly cloudy skies. No precipitation to report for yesterday with mostly sunny turning mostly cloudy by evening. GG
10/19/2011 5:50 AM T M M M M 46º at 5:50am with light rain. Cloudy skies with some peeks of sun yesterday, then some rain showers by late afternoon. GG
10/20/2011 5:40 AM 0.58 M M M M 40º at 5:40am with rain and wind. Rain yesterday late morning and more so by early afternoon, windy conditions by 8pm. With some gustiness to 40 mph. GG
10/21/2011 5:40 AM 0.02 M M M M 37º at 5:40 with clear skies a slilght breeze and dew. No frost that I can detect at this hour of darkness, although flash light indicates no ice on surviving chard leaves. Otherwise, rain/drizzle (wind) through morning and early afternoon with partial clearing by sunset. GG
10/25/2011 5:45 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 54º at 5:45am with mostly cloudy skies. No precipitation to report for yesterday, clear skies and some breezes. GG
10/26/2011 5:45 AM 0.02 M M M M 49º at 5:45am with cloudy skies. Light rain showers early then a brief heavier rain shower by 8pm with flashes of lightning. GG
10/27/2011 5:45 AM T M M M M 43º at 5:45am with light drizzle. Very light drizzle yesterday with little in gauge this am observation. GG
10/28/2011 5:35 AM T M M M M 36º at 5:35am with mostly clear skies and frost. Some sprinkles after observation then clearing skies by afternoon. GG
10/29/2011 7:40 AM 0.01 M M M M 35º at 7:40am with clear skies, and frost. Rain overnight and clearing skies to create this mornings frosty conditions. GG
10/30/2011 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 37º at 7am with cloudy skies and frost. No precipitation toreport for yesterday with sunny skies and cool breezy conditions. GG
10/31/2011 5:40 AM 0.17 M M M M 36º at 5:40am with clear skies and fog(driving east this am). Early peeks of sun then rather windy and some moderate intensity rainfall through mid afternoon into early evening. GG
11/1/2011 5:45 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 32º at 5:45am with clear skies and frost on gauge is am obs. No precipitation to report for yesterday. GG
11/2/2011 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 55º at 5:40am with partly/mostly cloudy skies and windy. After early frost and freeze at my station very nice recovery in temps into mid 60's. No precipitation to report. GG
11/3/2011 5:40 AM 0.13 M M M M 45º at 5:40am with very light rain/drizzle and windy conditions. Cloudy to mostly cloudy most of yesterday(mid/high level cloudiness observed) mild temps continued. Rain and wind overnight into obs. time. GG
11/4/2011 5:40 AM 0.02 M M M M 35º at 5:40am with partly cloudy skies and some ground frost. Blustry day yesterday with wind and sporatic rain/drizzle through early evening. GG
11/5/2011 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 34º at 7am with frost and clear skies. No precipitation to report for yesterday under mostly sunny skies low 50's. GG
11/6/2011 6:50 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 49º at 6:50am (Standard time now)with partly cloudy skies and breezy conditions. No precipitation to report for yesterday, nice fall day after frosty start. GG
11/7/2011 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 51º at 5:40am with cloudy skies. Cloudy and Windy conditions by mid morning, wind eased by late evening, no precipitation to report. GG
11/8/2011 5:40 AM 0.40 M M M M 45º at 5:40am with very light rain/drizzle. Mostly cloudy most of yesterday, with mid/high level canopy(alto stratus)with no precipitation until late evening and especially overnight. GG
11/9/2011 5:40 AM 1.34 M M M M 48º at 5:40am with moderate drizzle. Moderate steady rainfall yesterday mid morning(gauge check of 0.86" by 4:30pm) and lighter rainfall later evening. GG
11/10/2011 5:40 AM 0.13 M M M M 31º at 5:40am with partly cloudy skies, near full moon. Storm event rainfall total of 1.87" here, no snow observed(in my travels about) as very cold blustery change yesterday early afternoon and evening. GG
11/11/2011 6:45 AM 0.01 T M 0.0 M 29º at 6:45am with clear skies and heavy frost. Outer gauge, funnel and inner gauge frozen together(took inside to melt). First freeze of the season after first snowfall. Two rounds of light/moderate snowfall lasting ~5 minutes(yesterday early afternoon) as sunshine returned afterwards. No accum. as snowfall melted almost immediately. GG
11/12/2011 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 37º at 7am with partly cloudy skies (high cirrus near us)some light breezes, some roof top frost. No precipitation to report for yesterday a cold mostly cloudy day. GG
11/13/2011 7:55 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 55º at 7:55am with mostly cloudy skies and breezy conditions. Pleasant fall day yesterday (as I finish up some yard work, secure mower for season) no precipitation to report, windy condiions with some gusts 30mph+ by evening and heard over night. Next report [daily] Wednesday morning. GG
11/16/2011 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 34º at 5:40am with partly cloudy skies. No precipitation to report for yesterday, sunny skies and mild temps, light or no jacket needed by afternoon. GG
11/17/2011 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 26º at 5:40am with clear skies and breezy conditions. No precipitation to report for yesterday, sunny skies and much cooler (colder) temps. GG
11/18/2011 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 34º at 5:40am with clear skies, windy conditions, and empty gauge. No precipitation for yesterday to report. Almost mid Deccember like feel with temps and wind chills and sun angle getting lower. GG
11/19/2011 6:55 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 44º at 6:55am with cloudy skies lighter breezes. No precipitation to report for yesterday with windy to [at timtes] very windy conditions in early to mid afternoon, on high cirrus, filtered sunshine with warmer temps. GG
11/20/2011 5:15 AM T M M M M 40º at 5:15am with cloudy skies and lighter breezes. Some light drizzle mid morning and by evening to wet the ground, windy conditions by late evening as near advisory wind gusts observed(heard). GG
11/21/2011 5:35 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 39º at 5:35am with cloudy skies, no indication of overnight rainfall. Cloudy cold day yesterday with lighter breezes limited wind chills. GG
11/22/2011 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 41º at 5:40am with cloudy skies and easterly breezes. No precipitation {as yet} this early morning obs. No precipitation yesterday under mostly cloudy skies, some peeks of sun observed. GG
11/23/2011 5:45 AM 0.22 M M M M 32º at 5:45am with clear skies, frost and frozen gauge, also patch ground fog observed in my travels. Rain/drizzle yesterday by mid morning and again later evening. GG
11/24/2011 6:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 39º at 6:40am on this Thanksgiving day morning and with cloudy skies. No precipitation to report for yesterday, after morning cloudiness a rather pleasant late fall day with temps in low 50's. Wishing all members and families and the folks at the NWS a happy and safe (traveling) Thanksgiving day as we start another holiday season. From EGV, GaryG
11/25/2011 7:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 40º at 7:30am with partly cloudy skies and some breezes. No precipitation to report for yesterday, cloudy skies, some very brief peeks of sunshine, clearing by late evening. GG
11/26/2011 7:10 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 52º at 7:10am with cloudy skies(mid and high level, alto/cirrus type layers) and some light breezes. Filtered sunshine yesterday with temps near 60º (spot painted my wooden deck, with extended holiday time off)and dry. No precipitation to report. GG
11/27/2011 7:10 AM 1.08 M M M M 39º at 7:10am with cloudy skies and maybe a drizzle. Only the early bird was able to do anything outside yesterday, as wind blown drizzle began shortly after my morning obs. Then, rain most of the day and steadier rain by evening with some of moderate intensity. I did not check my gauge, although I did see ~ .20" by mid afternoon(through house window). Gauge (inner) overflow this am observation. GG
11/28/2011 7:30 AM T T M M M 33º at 7:30am with mostly cloudy skies and a few flurries of flakes in funnel. Sprinkles/mist yesterday turning much colder, some flurries overnight as indicated by flakes observed this obs in funnel. GG
11/29/2011 7:00 AM T T M M M 40º at 7am with cloudy skies and windy conditions. Brief snow showers(LE) after observation yesterday then clearing skies, clouds returned by late morning, no additional rain/snow observed. GG
11/30/2011 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 24º at 5:40am with clear skies. Coldest morning observation of the season. Very windy conditions yesterday with gust 40-50mph, however, no precipitation that I can account for in this report. GG
12/1/2011 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 29º at 5:40am with partly cloudy skies and SW breezes(flag). No precipitation to report for yesterday after cold start temps in low 40's. GG
12/2/2011 5:40 AM 0.03 T M 0.0 M 33º at 5:40am with cloudy skies, no direct evidence of snowfall as droplets in funnel and boards only wet this am observation. Mostly sunny yesterday with mild temps in mid-upper 40's. Update to this report at 8:20am, that there was indeed light flurries by 10pm (wife). GG
12/3/2011 5:15 AM T 0.0 M M M 42º at 5:15am (early bird special)with cloudy skies and a few droplets in funnel. No additional precipitation to report for yesterday with clearing skies by mid morning. GG
12/4/2011 7:40 AM 0.45 M M M M Cloudy breezy conditions and very mild with temp of 50º at 7:40am. Rain started in earnest after early observation yesterday then lull during afternoon/evening then heavier steady rainfall overnight. GG
12/5/2011 6:25 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 34º at 6:25am with cloudy skies. No precipitation to report for yesterday, cloudy skies all day falling temps all day. GG
12/6/2011 5:40 AM 0.05 0.0 M M M 32º at 5:40am with cloudy skies. All liquid precipitation yesterday. A cold combo of drizzle, mist, and plain rain with temps in upper 30's. GG
12/7/2011 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 27º at 5:40am with partly cloudy skies. No precipitation of snow yesterday, although plenty of virga as RADAR indicated snow aloft. GG
12/8/2011 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 24º at 5:40am with cloudy skies and SW breezes(Home Depot flag)and no indication of snow overnight. No precipitation to report for yesterday with mostly sunny skies and seasonal temps. GG
12/9/2011 5:30 AM 0.03 0.7 M 0.5 M 23º at 5:30am with cloudy skies and fresh new snow. Mostly sunny skies early yesterday with increasing clouds and mostly cloudy by sunset. Snow overnight with first measureable snowfall of the season here of 0.7" on two boards. GG
12/10/2011 6:55 AM 0.00 0.0 M T M 11º at 7am with clear skies and calm conditions. No precipitation to report for yesterday with clearing skies by mid morning and some wind chills. Only trace snow remains on ground at this report. GG
12/11/2011 7:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M T M 25º at 7:30am with clear calm conditions. Cold sunshine yesterday, with wind chills (especially early). No precipitation to report, still have some some on ground(to report). GG
12/12/2011 7:10 AM 0.00 0.0 M T M 27º at 7:10am with partly cloudy skies with ground and roof frost observed (partial light). No precipitation to report for yesterday, few if any clouds and temps in the 40's. Pleasant late fall day. GG
12/13/2011 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M 38 mild degrees at 5:40am with cloudy skies. Another mild sunny day yesterday (perfect for Christmas shopping), no precip. to report. GG
12/14/2011 5:40 AM 0.50 0.0 M 0.0 M 41º at 5:40am with moderate rain and fog. As was forecasted, rain throughout the night, moderate at times some road side and low area backyard ponding observed at observation. GG
12/15/2011 5:40 AM 1.25 0.0 M 0.0 M 48º still very mild degrees with cloudy and windy conditions. Rain, moderate to heavy yesterday at times with lightning and thunder observed/heard at 3:45pm (almost immediately after a sig. weather report, 3:30pm). Low area ponding yesterday evening and ground[here] is very soft and soggy, my sump pump running once each 1/2-1 hour through the night. Rainfall event total ~ 32 hours, 1.75" at my station. GG
12/16/2011 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M 25º at 5:40am with clear skies. No additional precitation to report for yesterday as windy conditions combined with falling temps by mid afternoon to bring "winter" back. GG
12/17/2011 6:50 AM 0.04 0.7 M 0.5 M 28º at 6:50am with light snow/flurries. Seasonable temps yesterday with light winds and mostly sunny skies. Light snow overnight with 0.7" on two boards this am obs. Also made sig. report for second measurable snowfall of season. GG
12/18/2011 5:20 AM 0.02 0.5 M 1.0 M 25º at 5:20am with clear skies and heavy frost on outer gauge. Snow light to near moderate in intensity for another hour or two after sig. report yesterday. An additional 0.5" snowfall after morning observation, or snow event total of 1.2" for my station. Cloudy all day with temps near 30º. GG
12/19/2011 7:00 AM T T M 0.0 M 43º at 7am with clear skies. Ice fog early yesterday(sig. report from my work place as fog thickened) with some snow flurries by 8am (wife confirmed). Clearing and mild temps with some breezes by early afternoon. GG
12/20/2011 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M 36º at 5:40am with cloudy skies. Sunny and mild yesterday, with increasing cloudiness by late afternoon with NE breezes that brought a "chill" back. No precipitation to report. GG
12/21/2011 5:40 AM 0.01 T M 0.0 M 39º at 5:40am with fog and mist. Snow sleet and rain yesterday afternoon before all rain by evening and overnight, all very light, and no accumulations. GG
12/22/2011 7:00 AM T 0.0 M 0.0 M 35º at 7am with mostly cloudy skies. Light rain/drizzle/mist yesterday with very little in open gauge to call trace at observation. Later observations now through late next week. GG
12/23/2011 7:00 AM 0.01 T M 0.0 M 30º at 7am with clear skies and frost. Rain/mist and snow pellets by afternoon (mid) not accumulating. Another cold cloudy day in mid 30's (with precip.). GG
12/24/2011 7:05 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M 22º at 7:05am with heavy frost everywhere and clear skies in the early light of day. No precipitation to report for yesterday that I observed (didn't question family members). Getting ready for the holiday weekend that has greeted me personally with laryngitis. So I can extend or wish everyone a safe and Merry Christmas by text or greeting card(lost my voice to the greater extent). GG
12/25/2011 7:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M 31º at 7:30am with clear skies and light breezes. No white Christmas morning not even frosty white with the breezy conditions overnight. No precipitation to report for yesterday, as few if any cloudiness observed here or in my travels(northern Will county). I'd like to wish all CoCoRaHS members and families and the folks at the NWS a very Merry Christmas today. GG
12/26/2011 8:20 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M 28º at 8:20am with clear skies and very heavy frost. No precipitation to report for yesterday with abundant sunshine, however, some rather gusty winds ~ (30-35mph)that subsided with sunset. Overall had a very nice travel day for Christmas. GG
12/27/2011 6:15 AM 0.07 0.0 M 0.0 M 35º at 6:15am with cloudy skies. Sunny skies turned to mostly cloudy by later afternoon and rain by late evening and rain heard overnight, no snow indicated. Mild temps yesterday as well into 40's, another winner for late December. GG
12/28/2011 7:10 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M 20º at 7:10am with mostly cloudy skies. No additional rain or snowfall after yesterday's observation. As mostly cloudy skies most of the day with breezy conditions and colder temps (dropping after mid day). GG
12/29/2011 5:40 AM T 0.0 M 0.0 M 33º At 5:40am with partly cloudy skies. Some rain showers over night evident by wet patio and some water droplets in outer gauge. Also of note some slick roads here as temps near freezing as I slid sidways leaving my subdivision(patchy black ice). GG
12/30/2011 5:40 AM 0.04 0.0 M 0.0 M 36º at 5:40am with light rain. Another sunny mild December (late) day yesterday with clouds on the increase late and rain over night. GG
12/31/2011 7:15 AM 0.23 0.0 M 0.0 M 26º at 7:15am with clear skies, calm (maybe last one for a few days) and frosty conditions for this last obs. for 2011. Rain continued yesterday morning and into early evening, no snow observed here. GG
1/1/2012 7:00 AM 0.01 0.0 M 0.0 M 38º at 7am with light rain and some gusty winds on New Years morning. Winds now beginning to pick up here (as is the rain, no snow yet)after a light wind over night period as the wind storm begins here. Hope eveyone begins the New Year healthy and safe as we switch to a new calender of months (start all over, again). GG
1/2/2012 7:05 AM 0.03 0.1 M T M 20º at 7:05am with snow flurries and some wind gusts. Wind and snow began by 9am here and gusts to 40mph(+) were common until early evening. Snow overnight with minor accumulations on boards. Total precip. accounts for both rain and snowfall. GG
1/3/2012 5:40 AM T T M T M 11º at 5:40am with clear, calm, and starry skies. Snow flurries and snow showers yesterday, especially morning hours, with again, rather windy conditions and wind chills. No [additional] accumulations after morning observations. GG
1/4/2012 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M T M 27º at 5:40am with mostly starry skies(partly cloudy). No precipitation to report for yesterday after a frigid start temps to the mid 20's and some breezes (wind chills by evening). GG
1/5/2012 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M 27º at 5:40am with clear skies and light frost present. Variably cloudy skies yesterday, sunny early with mostly cloudy by sunset with temps near 40. No precipitation to report. GG
1/6/2012 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M 41º at 5:40am with clear skies and slight breezes. No precipitation to report for yesterday, another very mild well above normal temperature day for January. GG
1/7/2012 6:55 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M 31º at 6:55am with clear skies and calm conditions. No precipitation to report for yesterday, another mild sunny January day. GG
1/8/2012 6:50 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M 20º at 6:50am with clear,calm and heavy frost. No precipitation to report again for yesterday as the mild continues for January. GG
1/9/2012 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M 27º at 5:40am with mostly cloudy skies (high cirrus) filtered full moon, with heavy frost conditions. No precipitation to report for yesterday with filtered sunshine (high cirrus) and temps in low 40's. GG
1/10/2012 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M 27º at 5:40am with near full moon and light frost. Again, no precipitation to report for yesterday with mid 40's, athough some rather gusty winds by mid afternoon that subsided by or sortly after sunset. GG
1/11/2012 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M 26º at 5:40am with clear, frosty and another moon lit early observation. All good things must come to an end, and forecast calls for winters return. Also probably have to flag my boards to spot them for first real sig. accum of season. It took to almost mid January(lots of zeros)! Back to [CoCoRaHS] work. GG
1/12/2012 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M 33º at 5:40am with cloudy skies, some evidence of light frost before clouds moved in, however, no snow as of this report. Another spring like day yesterday, shame it has to end, back to reality. GG
1/13/2012 5:30 AM 0.41 4.9 M 4.0 M 16º at 5:30am with mostly cloudy skies. Snow began ~ 9am as snow/sleet combo and went to all snow within the hour. Measured 1.8" by 3pm. light snow/blowing snow into early evening, not much additional accum. by later evening report. Measuring this storm event very difficult again (like last years blizzard) as boards blown clear with fluffy snow by later afternoon. I decided to use my TSD board and area around boards and averaged for this report and sig report (NWS). Also water/snow ratio more reasonable using this meas. method. GG
1/14/2012 5:30 AM T 0.2 M 5.0 M 14º at 5:30am with cloudy skies and flurries. Snow again overnight with fluffy accumulation on boards (that I can measure)this am observation. Also an adjustment to my TSD report using boards and yard area (due to drifted snow) average to nearest 0.5". GG
1/15/2012 7:20 AM T T M 4.0 M 18º at 7:20am with cloudy skies. A few flurries and snow showers yesterday morning clearing by afternoon. GG
1/16/2012 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M 3.5 M 31º at 5:40am with mostly cloudy skies. No precipitation to report for yesterday, mostly sunny skies with more windy conditions by overnight. GG
1/17/2012 5:40 AM 0.06 0.0 M 0.5 M 35º at 5:40am with fog and light rain. No precipitation until late evening(overnight), as increasing cloudiness through the day and mild temps melted good amount of snow (now slush) remaining. Approx. half of back yard now bare (some due to drifting days ago). GG
1/18/2012 5:35 AM 0.05 0.2 M T M 9º at 5:35am with clear skies and sliver of moon. Rain early changing to sleet and snow by 10am with light accumulations (~ 0.1" by 3:30pm) and then another fluffy accum.(0.1") by 8pm. Grand total of 0.2" here (mostly est. as early snowfall frozen to boards). GG
1/19/2012 5:30 AM 0.01 0.1 M 0.5 M 25º at 5:30am with cloudy skies a few flurries and windy conditions. Mostly sunny skies yesterday although quite cold with temps in low-mid 20's and light snow overnight with minor accumulations. GG
1/20/2012 5:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.5 M 6º at 5:30am with cloudy/mostly cloudy skies. No precipitation to report for yesterday with falling temps through the day that bottomed out by late evening before clouds (high) moved in. GG
1/21/2012 7:15 AM 0.49 4.5 M 5.0 M 15º at 7:15am with cloudy skies. Snow began by 9- 10am, maybe as a mix of snow/sleet (in DesPlaines)which would or might explain the high water(collected) content for a dry snow!(?) Snow flakes were never large here(until near the end of this event)suggesting dendritic growth aloft(too cold/warm) minimized in my area. My area was somewhat snow deprived as I measured (including this am obs.) 4.5". Left work early due to anticipation of very bad (slow) driving conditions. GG
1/22/2012 7:45 AM T T M 4.0 M 22º at 7:45am with cloudy skies breezy conditions and some flurries. Some flurries yesterday mid morning, observed and in gauge by later afternoon. Otherwise, cloudy and mid 20's. Will get core sampling for am tomorrow. GG
1/23/2012 6:00 AM 0.52 T M 1.5 0.54 43º at 6am with cloudy skies. A few flurries through mid day yesterday. Then rain and thunder by 1-2am, steady rainfall. Took core yesterday by noon, of which much ran off, however, will include in my report. GG
1/24/2012 7:00 AM T T M T M 25º at 7am with mostly cloudy skies. Snow showers and windy conditions by afternoon, some gusts to 40mph(+) during evening. GG
1/25/2012 5:45 AM 0.00 0.0 M T M 21º at 5:45am with partly cloudy skies, and heavy frost. No precipitation to report for yesterday as clearing skied by noon (or sooner) and temps in the 30's. GG
1/26/2012 5:45 AM 0.00 0.0 M T M 32 mild degrees at 5:40am with partly cloudy skies and some fog in my travels(after obs.). No precipitation that I observed as increasing cloudiness by afternoon and evening. Still some traces on ground in more shaded areas. GG
1/27/2012 5:40 AM T 0.0 M T M 34º and mild with windy conditions and cloudy skies. Fog early yesterday turned to light mist/drizzle through early pm. Cloudy all day. Still some (quantities)traces of non-piles of snow in shaded areas (maybe from drifts). GG
1/28/2012 7:00 AM 0.10 1.2 M 1.0 M 26º at7am with clear skies and windy conditions. Increasing cloudiness by evening with snow by (?). Clear skies at my observation/report. Evidence of possible mix at onset as gauge icy and crusty inside and out. Boards hard to clear. GG
1/29/2012 7:20 AM T T M 0.5 M 29º at 7:20am with light/moderate snowfall and windy conditions. GG
1/30/2012 5:40 AM T 0.1 M 0.5 M 25º at 5:40am with cloudy skies. Snow began shortly before yesterdays observation, and continued light to perhaps moderate in intensity with some gusty winds. I measured 0.1" off two boards by 10am, as snow ended by approx that time. Otherwise, sunny skies and temps near 30º. GG
1/31/2012 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M 43 mild degrees at 5:40am with starry skies. All but a few piles of snow remain. Sunny skies after a cloudy start to yesterday, no precipitation to report. GG
2/1/2012 5:40 AM T 0.0 M 0.0 M 36º at 5:40am with cloudy skies. Sunny and spring like early with increasing clouds by early afternoon and light drizzle/rain(sporatic) by mid afternoon that ended by sunset. GG
2/2/2012 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M 33º at 5:40am with calm conditions, dew on outer gauge and fog. No precipitation to report for yesterday. Another mild day, to start February, in stark contrast to last years conditions(would not see the ground again for another month). GG
2/3/2012 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M 32º at 5:40am with cloudy skies slight east breeze, and fog. No precipitation to report for yesterday under filtered sunshine. GG
2/4/2012 7:05 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M 35º at 7:05am cloudy skies and fog. No precipitation to report for yesterday with cloudy skies (maybe a peek of sun)east breezes and still mild temps. GG
2/5/2012 5:20 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M 32º at 5:20am with cloudy skies and frost on gauge. No precipitation to report for yesterday as clearing skies by mid/late morning. GG
2/6/2012 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M 29º at 5:40am with cloudy skies and frost on gauge. No precipitation to report for yesterday as clearing skies by mid morning. GG
2/7/2012 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M 30º at 5:40am with cloudy skies. No precipitaion to report for yesterday, few breaks in mostly cloudy day. GG
2/8/2012 5:40 AM 0.04 0.3 M T M 26º at 5:40am with cloudy skies. Light to moderate snowfall intensity by 10am. Lasted until about noon, then lighter flurries/showers during afternoon/early evening. Arrived home(EGV) by 4pm to find more snow cover then DesPlaines. Trees were covered/coated with snow on the north side(half), and ground partially covered. My boards had minor accumulations on them that had partially melted, although, frozen by measurement time (~4pm). No additional snowfall through this mornings observation. GG
2/9/2012 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M 19º at 5:40am with clear skies, frost and brilliant near full moon. No precipitation to report for yesterday as clearing skied by mid morning and sunshine the rest of day. GG
2/10/2012 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M 31º at 5:40am with cloudy skies. No precipitation to report for yesterday. GG
2/11/2012 7:00 AM 0.13 1.3 M 1.0 M 8º at 7am with clear skies. All forms of intensity snowfall yesterday from light-moderate and brief heavy bursts that ended by 6pm. Warm surface temps(mid 30's) melted most initial snowfall. Then gusty winds by late afternoon made measuring difficult by blowing half the snow off boards. Final tally of 1.3"(measured/estimate) here (seemed like much more, due to melting). GG
2/12/2012 6:55 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.5 M 15º at 7am with clear skies and some light wind, keeping temps up this am observation. Clear and cold yesterday with some wind and wind chills, no precipitation to report. GG
2/13/2012 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M T M 16º at 5:40am with clear skies, half bright moon. No precipitation to report for yesterday with clear skies, ground snow cover slowly disappearing into shaded areas. GG
2/14/2012 5:40 AM 0.03 0.5 M 0.5 M 28º at 5:40am with cloudy skies. Snow over night has ended by my observation, and whitened the ground. Measured 1/2" (0.5" average) snowfall off all boards this am. GG
2/15/2012 5:40 AM T T M T M 31º at 5:40am with partly cloudy skies, 1/4 moon visable. Some light snow flurries early/mid morning yesterday that left maybe two small droplets in gauge(outer) by 4pm. Otherwise cloudy and mid 30's. GG
2/16/2012 5:45 AM 0.16 0.0 M 0.0 M 35º at 5:45am with partly cloudy skies and partial moon out. Cloudy most of day yesterday with rain by 8pm and through rest of evening. No snow indicated here. GG
2/17/2012 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M 25º at 5:40am with clear skies and frosty. No additional precipitation to report for yesterday as clearing skies by mid morning and temps responded into the 40's. GG
2/18/2012 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M 29º at 7am with mostly cloudy skies and frost on roof tops. No precipitation to report for yesterday as the mild continues with temps inthe 40's. GG
2/19/2012 7:10 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M 20º at 7:10am with clear skies calm conditions and heavy frost on everything. No precipitation to report for yesterday (and don't remember any clouds)clear skies and NE breezes with mid 30's. GG
2/20/2012 6:55 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M 18º at 6:55am and frosty again this Presidents day am observation with clear calm conditions. No precipitation to report for yesterday, sunny skies with a few strato-cumulus late morning. GG
2/21/2012 5:45 AM 0.04 0.2 M T M 33º at 5:45am with wet snow (big flakes)and minor accumulations. Not snowing here at 4:45am. Another sunny mild day yesterday with increasing cloudiness/overcast by near sunset. GG
2/22/2012 5:40 AM 0.02 0.2 M T M 32º at 5:40am with cloudy skies. Snowfall after observation yesterday that melted by early afternoon and another minor accumulation over night (some what surprised by the white). A fuffy snowfall on boards this am observation that measured up to 0.2". Otherwise, some clearing skies by afternoon, only to cloud up again and a few sprinkles observed by mid afternoon. GG
2/23/2012 5:40 AM 0.01 0.0 M 0.0 M 29º at 5:40am with partly cloudy skies, frost, and ice fog(ice fog in low areas). Rain showers by early evening that froze in my gauge this am observation. GG
2/24/2012 5:00 AM 0.77 3.0 M 3.0 M 32º at 5am with light snow. Rain/sleet/and snow some large flakes mixed in yesterday by 1pm (DesPlaines). Transitioned to all snow by 3pm, then a lull until later evening. No accumulations, though, it started to whiten grassy areas before ending. Then snow began again sometime after 9pm and through the night. An early observation for travel concerns, and well warranted, as roads here slushy to not touched (Meachem/Medinah), although visibility the bigger concern in moderate snow and wind. GG
2/25/2012 6:35 AM 0.07 0.3 M 2.0 M 18º at 6:35am with mostly cloudy skies. Snow, moderate intensity, continued after my observation yesterday. However, mostly melted off my daily boards and my TSD boards melted some and compressed by 4pm. Decided to take a measurement as an estimate from an elevated surface (patio wooden rail)that maintained the snow depth to somewhat represent the SWE in gauge at this am observation (checked last evening). Snow ended as flurries by early pm and some sun/cloud mix. Total snowfall at my station at 3.3" for this event. GG
2/26/2012 6:50 AM T T M 2.0 M 22º at 6:50am with clear skies and frost on gauge. A few flurries observed at ~ 9am as clouds were thinning. Then clear rest of day, still cold temps with snow cover, little loss of this cover as still ~ 2". at observation. GG
2/27/2012 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M T M 29º at 5:40am with clear skies and windy conditions. Clear and windy by mid morning with gusts to near 40mph. Temps also mild in mid 40's as snow shrank to mostly shaded areas by dark(although some snow still on my TSD boards this am observation).GG
2/28/2012 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M T M 25º at 5:40am with mostly cloudy skies, frost present on gauge. Sunny skies yesterday, however, windy conditions with wind chills by mid morning. No precipitation to report. Still some ground snow here in[more] shaded areas and on one of my TSD boards. GG
2/29/2012 5:40 AM 0.33 0.0 M 0.0 M 42º at 5:40am with dense fog, not raining at this time. Rain began 8-9pm, with steadier heavier rain heard overnight, no thunder heard through observation. Snow gone now. GG
3/1/2012 5:45 AM 0.01 T M 0.0 M 25º at 5:45am with mostly cloudy skies and some breezes continue. Clearing skies and very windy by early afternoon and windy into late evening also with gusts well into the 40+ mph range (hearing siding and windows shaking). Then clouds returned and rain early evening and snow by 7-8pm (no accum.).GG
3/2/2012 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M 33º at 5:40am with some high cirrus, generally clear skies. Cloudy skies and near 40 temps yesterday no precipitation to report. GG
3/3/2012 7:00 AM 0.23 0.4 M T M 30º at 7am with cloudy skies and breezy conditions. Rain began by late morning ~ 10-11am (very light) then more steady light rain by 3pm. Slushy rain/sleet/wet snow by ~3:30pm and all snow by 4pm. Large flakes and moderate intensity snowfall for about 1-11/2 hours left a slushy 0.4" on boards. Lighter snowfall until sunset before ending. GG
3/4/2012 7:25 AM T T M T M 27º at 7:25am with cloudy skies and flurries. Light snow showers and flurries yesterday, no accummulations. Rather cold(low 30's) with some gusty winds/wind chills by early afternoon. GG
3/5/2012 5:40 AM T 0.1 M T M 18º at 5:40am with clear skies calm conditions and combo of frost and minor snow cover. Flurries on/off through most of the day, however, heavier snow showers by later evening with minor accumulations on boards this am observation. GG
3/6/2012 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M 33º at 5:40am with mostly cloudy skies. No precipitation to report for yesterday, ground snow gone. GG
3/7/2012 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M 55º at 5:40am with mostly cloudy skis, and windy. No precipitation for yesterday under sunny skies and very windy conditions that started up early afternoon and did warrant the advisory, as many gusts to 40mph+. And winds continued gusty after 6pm. GG
3/8/2012 5:40 AM 0.27 0.0 M 0.0 M 40º at 5:40am with cloudy skies and reduced breezes. A wild afternoon and evening with high winds, that blew off my roof furnace flue cap (actually was off Tuesday evening). Saw this strange object on north lawn. Did a quick fix it job to reattach, as rain blown wind expected overnight. Mild temps, one more day. Still attached this am. GG
3/9/2012 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M 29º at 5:40am with clear skies and NW breezes and very brilliant near full moon. No precipitation to report for yesterday, still some afternoon wind gusts (~ 30mph). Much cooler temps and wind chills. GG
3/10/2012 6:05 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M 27º at 6:05am with partly cloudy skies. No precipitation to report for yesterday with full sunshine although some wind chills. GG
3/11/2012 7:10 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M 39º at 7:10am (DST) with mostly cloudy skies (high cirrus). No precipitation to report for yesterday with mostly sunny skies although windy conditions by early afternoon. Attended severe weather seminar yesterday (Naperville) hosted by Fox weather Tammie Sousza. Great presentations, and another great job by DuPage EMA, I expecially enjoyed Chris Novy's presenations a great mix of video and humor. Well worth the day. GG
3/12/2012 5:40 AM 0.21 0.0 M 0.0 M 54º at 5:40am with blowing drizzle. No precipitation yesterday as sunny skies and warming temps into the afternoon, however, increasing cloudiness by later afternoon and rain began by midnight. Rain and windy conditions overnight into am observation. GG
3/13/2012 5:40 AM 0.01 0.0 M 0.0 M 50º still very mild at 5:40am with clear skies and halh moon. Rain/drizzle ended by mid morning with no additional precipitation, some heavy based cumulus into afternoon hours, nothing observed and very mild temps continue and are expected the rest of this week. GG
3/14/2012 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M 56º at 5:40am with clear starry skies and more humid. Very spring like yesterday with some cirrus, and opened some windows. No precipitation to report. GG
3/15/2012 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M 63º and balmy at 5:40am with partly cloudy skies. Skip spring right into summer for the last week of calendar "winter". Even harder sleeping with the higher humidity. Not ready for this yet, start fans and open windows. And no precipitation to report, as CUs on the increase yesterday afternoon. GG
3/16/2012 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M 47º at 5:40am with clear skies and dew on outer gauge. No precipitation to report for yesterday as the very warm (heat wave?) continues. Hard to believe it is still, albeit late, winter! GG
3/17/2012 7:25 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M 59º at 7:25am under partly/mostly cloudy skies, anvil and towering CU's to my west. No precipitation to report for yesterday as the summer in late(calendar) winter continues. Trees budding now and greening, lawns starting to turn green as the ground continues to warm. And yes, birds are very active, almost surreal. GG
3/18/2012 6:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M 59º at 6:4am with cloudy skies. Sunshine and continued summer like yesterday, another 80ºday and the records keep falling. Storms to my west and north early and south by evening, no precipitation to report for yesterday. GG
3/19/2012 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M 64º at 5:40am with mostly cloudy skies. Another day of record warmth, some breezes, sunny skies. Many trees and bushes are now greening here as this weather is accelerating the process. Concern now for severe weather as slow cold front moves west-east mid week. GG
3/20/2012 5:40 AM 0.07 0.0 M 0.0 M 65º at 5:40am with partly/mostly cloudy skies. Rain showers by mid morning into early afternoon, then clearing skies, more humid (with wet ground). Summer continues in early spring(now). GG
3/21/2012 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M 63º at 5:40am with partly cloudy skies. No precipitation to report for yesterday with sunny skies windy conditions by afternoon and the heat continues. Tom Skilling made mention at 5pm that the "growing" season is 4-6 weeks ahead of schedule. Somewhat vulnerable to a cold snap. Medium range forecast do not indicate any temp crashes at this time. GG
3/22/2012 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M 58º at 5:40am with partly cloudy skies some dew on gauge and calm conditions(local flag). Nearly broke all time March high temp record (O'hare) at 87º (record 88º), as "heat wave" continues. Lower humidities/dew points separate these conditions from true mid summer. However, glancing out any window, one one think it is early/mid May. GG
3/23/2012 5:40 AM 0.04 0.0 M 0.0 M 59º at 5:40am with mostly cloudy skies. Warm and humid yesterday with more cumulus developement in afternoon that lead to some showers/thunder(?) by 4pm and again by 9pm. Nothing heavy, just sporatic showers here some cooling outflows. GG
3/24/2012 6:40 AM 0.37 0.0 M 0.0 M 55º at 6:40am with cloudy skies and fog. Rain sometimes moderate/heavy ending by mid afternoon. GG
3/25/2012 7:15 AM T 0.0 M 0.0 M 55º at 7:15am with mostly cloudy skies. Light drizzle/mist and early fog yesterday. clearing skies by early evening. Cooler day (by comparision). Multiday report, next Tuesday. GG
3/28/2012 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M 56º at 5:40am with clear skies and light breezes (no dew). Cool start to yesterday then warm and windy conditions by afternoon/evening mostly cloudy skies no precitation to report. GG
3/29/2012 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M 38º at 5:40am with clear skies and slight east breezes. Mostly sunny skies yesterday with few clouds, another very mild day for season and no precipitation to report. GG
3/30/2012 5:40 AM T 0.0 M 0.0 M 47º at 5:40am with thunder and flashes of lightning north and west at this time and a few rain droplets(beginning). Cool northeast winds yesterday with mostly sunny skies with increasing clouds by evening. GG
3/31/2012 7:15 AM 0.50 0.0 M 0.0 M 38º at 7:15am with cloudy skies. First (day time) thunderstorm of the season yesterday with heavy rainfall,however, not much wind. Just after my observation came the first wave and then an hour later a more intense storm that blackened the sky (DesPlaines) then partial clearing by afternoon still cool with NE breezes. GG
4/1/2012 8:05 AM 0.01 0.0 M 0.0 M 50º at 8:05am with mostly cloudy skies. Cool cloudy conditions most of yesterday, clearing by afternoon, then cloudy by evening and rain showers(thunder?) overnight. GG
4/2/2012 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M 46º at 5:40am with clear skies. No precipitation to report for yesterday. Maybe a few peeks of sun, mostly cloudy skies with easterly cool breezes. GG
4/3/2012 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M 47º at 5:40am with partly cloudy skies and dew under foot. No precipitation to report for yesterday as cool NE breezes, however, increasing sun angle and afternoon sunshine temps near 60º. GG
4/4/2012 5:45 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M 45º at 5:45am with clear skies and NE breezes. No precipitation to report for yesterday with filtered sunshine and mild (once again) temperatures before stronger frontal system reinforced lake breeze by evening. GG
4/5/2012 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M 39º at 5:40am with mostly cloudy skies and NE breezes. No precipitation to report for yesterday under mostly sunny skies, still seasonable temps with NE breezes. GG
4/6/2012 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M 32º at 5:40am with frost and brilliant Easter full moon. No precipitation for yesterday as cool NE winds continue unter filter sunshine early then full sunshine by afternoon/evening. GG
4/7/2012 7:20 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M 34º at 7:20am with partly cloudy skies and frost again visible in light of day. No precipitation to report again for yesterday with lighter NE breezes helped temps to 60º. GG
4/8/2012 7:05 AM T 0.0 M 0.0 M 42º at 7:05am on a clear skies Easter morning with dew (maybe overnight light shows). Light rain showers by later afternoon early evening and again (I believe) overnight I heard some light rain hitting windows. Almost nothing in gauge, except dew at observation. GG
4/9/2012 5:40 AM T 0.0 M 0.0 M 44º at 5:40am with partly cloudy skies, 3/4 brilliant moon. Virga observed yesterday early evening over area, and evidence in funnel of droplets this am observation with droplets on my kettle grill. GG
4/10/2012 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M 33º at 5:40am with clear skies no frost with NW breezes. Very windy yesterday afternoon with gusts to 40 mph that diminished some by later evening. No precipitation to report. GG
4/11/2012 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M 31º at 5:40am with clear skies near calm wind and no frost detected with very dry air this am observation. No precipitation to report for yesterday as moderate winds again, nothing to the extent of Mondays near wind advisory conditions, however, there was a "wind chill" with temps in the mid 40's and strato-cumulus blocking sunshine by afternoon. GG
4/12/2012 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M 30º at 5:40am with clear skies calm wind and frost with coldest morning of this period. No precipitation to report for yesterday as cool temperatures continue under mostly sunny skies. GG
4/13/2012 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M 37º at 5:40am with dew, partly/mostly cloudy skies . No precipitation to report for yesterday, increasing high clouds, seasonable temps. GG
4/14/2012 6:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M 52º at 6am with cloudy skies. No precipitation to report for yesterday as filtered sunshine early to cloudy skies by later afternoon (mid/high level). GG
4/15/2012 7:05 AM 0.72 0.0 M 0.0 M 62º at 7:05 with mostly cloudy skies and high humidity. Filtered sunshine yesterday until later afternoon then cloudy skies. Lightning/thunder by 11pm some bursts of heavy rainfall. More vivid lightning(tunder) and rainfall squalls by 2-3am then somewhat quiet. First short night of season with overnight storms. No flooding with dry grounds here, however, next rainfall maybe more ponding. GG
4/16/2012 5:40 AM 0.30 0.0 M 0.0 M 56º at 5:40am with mostly cloudy skies and windy conditions. Several showers yesterday afternoon, lightning/thunder by 8pm, then steadier rain and wind overnight. Some gustiness to winds yesterday, however, not wind advisory. GG
4/17/2012 5:40 AM T 0.0 M 0.0 M 35º at 5:40am with clear skies and dew. Very light wind blown showers yesterday mid morning, otherwise very windy conditions as wind advisory issued warranted. clearing skies by evening with still rather windy/wind chills. GG
4/18/2012 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M 40º at 5:40am with mostly cloudy skies and dew. No precipitation to report for yesterday under mostly suuny skies and seasonal temps. GG
4/19/2012 5:45 AM 0.02 0.0 M 0.0 M 56º at 5:45am with mostly cloudy skies. Rain showers by evening yesterday and overnight. GG
4/20/2012 5:40 AM 0.01 0.0 M 0.0 M 45º at 5:40am with cloudy skies and light rainfall. Observed a few drops yesterday early evening for at least a trace report, then steadier rain showers before observation (overnight). GG
4/21/2012 7:00 AM T 0.0 M 0.0 M 35º at 7am with mostly cloudy (high cirrus)skies and frost (roof and ground). Showers, light, after observation and light mist through morning, breezy and cool NE winds. GG
4/22/2012 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M 39º at 7am with mostly cloudy, high cirrus, skies. No precipitation to report for yesterday with mostly cloudy skies, filtered sunshine by afternoon and cool temps. GG
4/23/2012 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M 36º at 5:40am with partly cloudy skies no dew/frost observed. No precipitation for yesterday under mostly cloudy filtered sunshine and windy (NE) conditions. GG
4/24/2012 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M 33º at 5:40am with clear skies and light ground and roof frost visable with early light now. No precipitation to report for yesterday, with again, coolish NE winds, however, more sunshine. GG
4/25/2012 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M 46º at 5:40am with mostly cloudy skies. No precipitation to report for yesterday with sunny skies and temps low 60's. GG
4/26/2012 5:40 AM 0.09 0.0 M 0.0 M 45º at 5:40am with fog/haze dew on gauge. Light rain yesterday by mid morning into mid afternoon, clearing by early evening. GG
4/27/2012 5:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M 31º at 5:30am with partly cloudy skies and frost. No precipitation to report for yesterday with partly cloudy skies and breezy conditions. GG
4/28/2012 7:25 AM 0.24 0.0 M 0.0 M 43º at 7:25am with cloudy skies and a few drops of rainfall observed. Variably cloudy skies through the day yesterday with showers by late evening and steadier rainfall(thunder heard)overnight. GG
4/29/2012 6:50 AM T 0.0 M 0.0 M 42º at 6:50am with cloudy skies (high cirrus) and dew. Spotty showers after observation yesterday, cloudy, windy, and cool conditions with clearing by late afternoon. GG
4/30/2012 5:40 AM 0.35 0.0 M 0.0 M 49º at 5:40am with cloudy skies. Rain by 4pm and scattered showers through the evening and overnight. No thunder heard. GG
5/1/2012 5:40 AM T M M M M 45º at 5:40am with cloudy skies and dew present on gauge. Mist/light drizzle yesterday, especially afternoon (mid) barely wet sidewalks and inner gauge. I will not be reporting daily "snow" as of this report (unless it actually does). GG
5/2/2012 5:40 AM 0.07 M M M M 59º at 5:40am with mostly cloudy skies and heavy dew. Light rain by afternoon and evening. No thunder heard. GG
5/3/2012 5:40 AM T M M M M 68 mild degrees at 5:40am with partly cloudy skies and humid. A light shower in the "area" yesterday, nothing to note in/on gauge this am oservation. GG
5/4/2012 5:40 AM 0.60 M M M M 62º at 5:40am with cloudy skies. Warm and very humid, and windy day yesterday as summer began again this year (this time with humidity). Towering cumulus by early evening that darkened the skies to my south and east. Thunder with some burst of moderate rainfall, no hail observed(here). Heaviest activity just to my south/east with this storm training. A second wave hit 1-2am with vivid C-G lightning/thunder almost instantaneous (close)that shook the house, fortunately, did not loss power (biggest concern now with storms, with last year). GG
5/5/2012 7:20 AM 0.01 M M M M 56º at 7:20am with mist/fog. Coolish north east winds yesterday with clearing skies by afternoon/evening. Light showers overnight with fog/mist up to observation. GG
5/6/2012 6:35 AM T M M M M 54º at 6:35am with cloudy skies and dew. Very light mist/drizzle with fog after observation that ended by early afternoon with maybe a few peeks of sun, continued light NE breezes and cool temps. GG
5/7/2012 5:40 AM 0.91 M M M M 58º at 5:40am with cloudy skies and fog. Mid morning storms, somewhat of a surprise as I checked radar (after completing some yard work)before starting anoher project. A lull then some rather vivid lightning by early afternoon that we lost power for ~ one minute. However, not done with rainfall as heavier storms with some vivid lightning overnight. A very stormy period with some moderate/heavy rainfall, not much wind with storms, no hail observed, however, lots of lightning. Some ponding of water this am observation, the ground was dry and absorbed much of the near one inch rainfall collected. GG
5/8/2012 5:40 AM 0.11 M M M M 54º at 5:40am with mostly cloudy skies and dew. Rain/moderate drizzle by mid morning into early afternoon then clearing skies by evening/sunset. GG
5/9/2012 5:40 AM T M M M M 47º at 5:40am with partly cloudy skies and dew. Showers in the area observed by shower shafts in the distance and on radar. Then observed a few droplets by early evening. GG
5/10/2012 5:40 AM 0.21 M M M M 42ºat 5:40am with clear skies and dew present. A very heavy shower hit sometime around mid day as 0.21" in gauge by 3:30pm and roads wet with large puddles in the area. GG
5/11/2012 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 42º at 5:40am with clear skies and dew. No precipitation to report for yesterday no clouds observed under high pressure/subsidence. GG
5/12/2012 6:50 AM T M M M M 60º at 6:50am with cloudy skies. Evidence of rainfall overnight observed with droplets in funnel and in inner tube. Expected a dry gauge. That's why I check every day, never know about overnight precip. showers after a dry previous day. GG
5/13/2012 6:50 AM 0.01 M M M M 51º at 6:50am with partly cloudy skies. Sporatic very light drizzle/rain showers yesterday almost all day. Still was able to get some yard work done. Barely 0.01" in gauge this Mothers day morning observation. And a happy Mothers day to all member moms/grandmothers. GG
5/14/2012 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 42º at 5:40am with clear skies. No precipitation to report for yesterday with mostly clear skies and coolish NE breezes. GG
5/15/2012 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 57º at 5:40am with clear skies. No precipitation to report for yesterday, few if any(high cirrus) clouds. warmer temps near 80º. GG
5/16/2012 6:10 AM 0.03 M M M M 48º at 6:10am with mostly cloudy skies (filtered high cirrus). Very warm day yesterday with windy conditions by afternoon early evening and mid 80's. Anvil move in over head by 5-6pm as skies darkened and storms with darts of C-G lightning by 7:30pm. Nothing severe here, some brief moderate rainfall with some moderate wind gusts ahead of rainfall. Lightning was the main concern that lasted ~ 20 minutes as squall moved through. GG
5/17/2012 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 41º at 5:40am with clear skies and dew. No precipitation to report for yesterday with clear skies and NE breezes. GG
5/18/2012 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 50º at 5:40am with mostly cloudy/high cirrus skies no dew present. Another sunny no precipitation day yesterday. GG
5/19/2012 6:10 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 60º at 6:10am with haze. No precipitation to report for yesterday as another warm dry day in May. GG
5/20/2012 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 70º at 7am with hazy skies and calm wind. Hot yesterday(low 90's) with afternoon breezes to temper the heat. Fortunately,low humidities/dew points. Forced to use the a/c for the first time this yesr and seem good. GG
5/21/2012 5:40 AM T M M M M 56º at 5:40am with cloudy skies. Hot and breezy yesterday with thunder by 6pm and rainfall that just barely wet the ground here. Storms all but miss my area, lawn is turning brown here. GG
5/22/2012 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 45º at 5:40am with clear skies and dew. Two days two seasons (I much prefer the cooler for now). No precipitation to report for yesterday as cool NW and then NE breezes for 60's highs. GG
5/23/2012 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 43º at 5:40am with mostly cloudy/high filtering early sun cirrus and dew present with calm wind. No precipitation to report again for yesterday, a very pleasant spring day. GG
5/24/2012 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 66º at 7am with mostly cloudy skies of high cirrus. Another warm dry day yesterday with thinning cloudiness by later afternoon. No precipitation to report. GG
5/25/2012 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 63º at 5:40am with clear skies and light breezes, no dew. Warm and dry continues here as no precipitation to report, windy conditions yesterday as low end wind advsory observed. GG
5/26/2012 7:10 AM T M M M M 59º at 7:10am with a few rain drops and breezy. Rainfall mostly missed my area(again)overnight. As radar indicates heavy rainfall just to my north. Lawns brown here and was hoping for this overnight rainfall for garden and lawn and new evergreen (arborvitaes)trees. Maybe later today. GG
5/27/2012 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 71º at 7aam with mostly cloudy skies mid and high level drifting in. After morning storms miss my area anvil and mid level filtered sunshine until early afternoon, cool NE breezes by early evening.
5/28/2012 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 76º at 7am with partly cloudy skies and humid. No precipitation to report for yesterday just plain hot, as I watch my lawn burn up, only shaded areas have some green left. And happy Memorial day to all. GG
5/29/2012 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 64º at 5:40am with mostly cloudy skies. More pleasant temperatures but nary[yesterday] a drop as the drought here continues. Anvil appeared in skies late evening but storms split the area. GG
5/30/2012 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 53º at 5:40am with clear skies. Warm, dry and very windy yesterday mid afternoon with near wind advisory conditions that settled by 7pm. GG
5/31/2012 5:40 AM 0.03 M M M M 49º at 5:40am with cloudy skies and a few rain drops. Rainfall overnight (finally), although just a teaser of 0.03" collected and need much more, otherwise back to the garden hose. GG
6/1/2012 5:40 AM 1.20 M M M M 49º at 5:40am with cloudy skies. A well needed rainfall yesterday as my station collected 1.23" for this rainfall event. And my sump pump was not that active as a testament as to how dry the ground was. A very nice all day soaker that produced little low area ponding due to runoff. GG
6/2/2012 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 53º at 7am with clear skies, slight breeze, and no dew. Cloudy skies until afternoon, then clearing, no additional precipitation to report, and no CoCoRaHS web site(down?) for about 3 hours yesterday mid morning(somewhat rare). GG
6/3/2012 7:05 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 58º at 7am with clear skies and slight amount of dew. No precipitation to report for yesterday with only fair wx CUs by afternoon that dissipated by evening. GG
6/4/2012 5:40 AM T M M M M 52º at 5:40am with mostly cloudy skies. A few droplets in funnel this am observation and a few drops on my windshield driving east. Otherwise, mid/high level cloudiness by late afternoon yesterday with virga observed. GG
6/5/2012 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 53º at 5:40am with clear skies and dew. No precipitation to report for yesterday, clearing skies by early afternoon. GG
6/6/2012 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 49º at 5:40am with clear skies, dew, and somewhat brilliant 3/4 moon. No precipitation to report for yesterday, few clouds. Lawns have reponded to rainfall of last week, however, ground is still dry here, prospects for rainfall also low until early next week. GG
6/7/2012 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 48º at 5:40am with clear skies and dew. No precipitation to report with fair wx CUs by late morning. GG
6/8/2012 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 59º at 5:40am with clear skies no dew present. Warm/dry continues with afternoon fair wx CUs somewhat carved/dissipated out by lake breeze. GG
6/9/2012 7:20 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 70º At 7:20am with clear skies. Still no sign of rain or significant cloud cover as warm/dry continues here. GG
6/10/2012 8:20 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 77º at 8:20am with clear skies and more humidity. No precipitation again for yesterday as drought conditions continue here as near 90 temps and low humidity, few clouds early. Multi day report on Wednesday, mini vacation. GG
6/14/2012 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 52º at 5:40am with partly cloudy skies and dew. No precipitation to report for yesterday with cooler temps and cloudy skies. Lawns here(not watered daily) are crunchy now, only shaded areas are still somewhat green from rainfall 2 weeks ago. My visit to Valpo U., Ind. for incoming freshmen son had a brief shower on Monday(~15 minutes), sited an anvil to the NW that I had hoped was over NE Illinois, It produced nothing as CoCoRaHS members indicated. GG
6/15/2012 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 59º at 5:40am with mostly cloudy (high cirrus)skies no dew. Another dry/warm day with cirrus drift from storms in Wisconsin by pm. filtering some of the warm sun. Hopefully some rainfall this weekend or some serious drought concerns here. GG
6/16/2012 8:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 77º at 8am with mostly cloudy skies (mid/high cirrus). Drought continues, however, with some hope on horizon with rainfall later today/tonight. GG
6/17/2012 7:00 AM 0.52 M M M M 69º at 7am with cloudy skies. Another dry day yesterday, as all storms just missed my location/station(a few drops and thunder is all), until late evening overnight as steady rainfall finally watered my yard and new Arborvitaes. My sump pump went off at 2am(?)indicating sufficient rainfall soaked through the dry ground as we had the a/c on and could not hear the heavy rainfall. GG
6/18/2012 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 74º at 5:40am with mostly cloudy skies and slight breezes. No precipitation overnight detected, and non expected now for the next two days. With evaporation rates expected to be high again, back to the garden hose to save my garden and newly planted evergreens. GG
6/19/2012 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 75º at 5:40 am with a few high cirrus(partly cloudy) and breezy. Very breezy and hot yesterday with a few CUs trying to get going but dissipating just as quickly, cirrus drifting in by evening from storms in central Wisconsin. Overall, dry continues, back to the garden hose today. GG
6/20/2012 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 76º at 5:40am with clear skies slight breezes. Hot and dry continues with afternoon puffy Cus, not as windy as Monday, maybe a degree or two hotter. Hoping for some rainfall tonight, although models not too generous in forecast. GG
6/21/2012 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 76º at 5:40am with mostly cloudy (high/mid level) skies light breezes. Another hot dry day yesterday, and had hoped to be awoken by thunder this morning. Nothing yet and slim hopes on the horizon this early am. GG
6/22/2012 5:35 AM 0.01 M M M M 59º at 5:35am with clear skies and some dew present. Rain showers by mid morning that left a puddle on my driveway (in the shade) by 3:30pm and barely 0.01" collected in gauge at that time. Rainfall that did little but wet the cracks in the ground. However, the showers looked not to even make it to NE Illinois and some how intensified enough to produce even this much. Better hope for rainfall this weekend (Sunday as models indicated yesterday). GG
6/23/2012 7:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 70º at 7:40am with mostly cloudy skies (high cirrus). No precipitation and drought like conditions continue here with hopes the forecast for tonight/tomorrow produce more than just marginal measureable rainfall. More heat predicted and indicated by models by mid next week. Meaningfull rainfall will be critical for lawns and (new) trees and gardens, etc. GG
6/24/2012 6:35 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 65º at 6:34am with partly cloudy skies and some dew present. Mostly cloudy skies yesterday(mid/high) that produced nothing here, thought I heard rain overnight no evidence this am obs. Hope for rainfall on cold front this afternoon/evening. GG
6/25/2012 5:40 AM T M M M M 61º at 5:40am with clear skies and breezy conditions. One lone rain shower hit my area early Sunday morning (returning home from morning services 8:30-9am)lasting 5-10minutes and only slightly wetting the ground, I almost needed my wiper blades. I was hoping this was not the main event of the day, however, It turned out to be. Now a couple cool days and blazing heat before the next chance on late Thursday (if then). The drought continues. GG
6/26/2012 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 52º at 5:40am with dew on gauge with calm wind. Cool NE breezes and 70's, with clear skies, although I did observe a few patchy low CUs early. One more mild day and intense heat wave for a day or two with the possiblity of storms late Thursday/Friday based on two models now (there is hope). GG
6/27/2012 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 56º at 5:40am with partly/mostly cloudy skies(cirrus/alto stratus) indicating warm air aloft working in, some dew present with cooler temps. Watered my arborvitaes yesterday(10 technys planted ~ 4 weeks ago). Not much help from nature. I'm still hopefull models(esp. GFS) indicating slow moving weak frontal system will fire off storms later Thursday into Friday (NWS indicating low POP with drought/low dpts). Strong caping will weaken and with very high CAPE in place will aid in storm production along front(possibly some training, T. Skilling). At least that's the plan/hope for now. GG
6/28/2012 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 75º at 5:40am with mostly cloudy skies(alto CUs), much warmer than yesterday at this time and a bit more humidity. Radar indicating some showers eastern Iowa headed this way(if they survive). Then just plain hot. Hopefully storms will form this evening, breaking the heat/some drought relief. GG
6/29/2012 5:40 AM 0.09 M M M M 73º at 5:40am with partly cloudy skies. Hot and humid conditions until finally some storms errupted by 5pm with towering CUs and "mushroom" like anvils to my west/north. A period of thunder and 15-20 minutes of stead rainfall of hugh droplets that turned the outside to "steam". A friend of mine from Bartlett called informing me of dime to quarter size hail (Devon/Prospect). Nothing severe here and wished/hoped for much more rainfall(0.09"). Another somewhat miss again. GG
6/30/2012 6:35 AM 0.36 M M M M 69º at 6:35am with partly cloudy skies and dew. Impressive looking squall, non severe mid morning with 1/4" collected and late storms after 9pm another 0.11" grand total of 0.36" last 24 hours. Helping with drought conditions, still need much more. GG
7/1/2012 7:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 77º at 7:40am with hazy skies. No additional rainfall to report for yesterday, morning cloudiness dissipated and heat returned. GG
7/2/2012 5:35 AM T M M M M 72º at 5:35am with mostly cloudy skies, heavy dew, and low area fog. Squall area clouds moved in late morning producing brief periods of high winds estimated to 55 mph and very little rainfall here (drought conditions continue). Not much lightning/thunder visable with this storm as my station/location on the very northern edge of rain shaft. Several small/medium sized branches(2-3") down in subdivision and street littered with smaller twigs. Nice cool down with storms outflow, however, heat returned within 3 hours. GG
7/3/2012 5:35 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 76º at 5:35am with mostly cloudy skies of storm debris. Another very hot dry day here yesterday, any gains over past weekend or several days are long gone and vegetation is stressed(and so am I, looking for rainfall). Mosquito population way down, the only good thing about this drought. And the only damage(so far) is to my water and electric bills. GG
7/4/2012 6:55 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Already 80º at 6:55am with clear skies here (not a good start). Another furnace like day yesterday with a good CU field developement by afternoon that dissipated quickly with near sunset. Watering early and often to save trees and garden. GG
7/5/2012 5:35 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 77º at 5:35am with a few high cirrus (p. cloudy). Hot and dry yesterday with few late morning/afternoon CUs that did nothing to shield the hot sun (some alto CUs). Watering even my backyard grass as I watch it burn up in this drought. Some hope on the horizon, but not before I spend more money on my(future) water bill. A/C also running non stop. At lease the power has stayed on (for now) thankfully. GG
7/6/2012 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 82º at 5:40am with clear skies and near calm. Warmest most humid morning. Again, nothing here, very frustrating to see darkening skies and rumbles of thunder later afternoon and nothing. Hardly enough to block the blazing sun. On the other hand at my work place in Des Plaines (north of O'hare) received a heavy storm with some gusty winds. I even got wet(almost soaked) trying to make a run to close car windows. Driving home(west) the roads dried by rt. 83/Busse rd seemed to be where the puddles ended. GG
7/7/2012 6:50 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 83 warm and humid degrees start at 6:50am with hazy skies. Only a few scattered afternoon cumulus that provided a few moments of shade as the burn up continues here. Hopefully at least a shower later today and cooler temps to save on a/c. GG
7/8/2012 7:20 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 76º at 7:20am with mostly cloudy skies and still humid. Hot humid start to yesterday then lake breezes drop temps to more tolerable levels by mid morning. Much cooler breezes by later afternoon and towering CUs/anvils to my west. Radar indicated a west to east line that suggested some storms may get into my area by early evening...Nope, nothing. Overnight rains stayed south. I am in an area of lack of rainfall opportunity, and the drought continues here. Heat stress will be less the next several days. GG
7/9/2012 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 64º at 5:40am with partly cloudy skies. No precipitation to report for yesterday as rain showers well south of my area and skies cleared by mid morning. Still a warm day with lower humidities/dew points and NE breezes. Grasses just brown here now, as one inch rainfall(my records)since middle june. GG
7/10/2012 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 67º at 5:40am with mostly cloudy skies. Showers (very light) in the area yesterday, however, just to my south as dark clouds overhead dropped nothing (again). Possible victim of lake breeze as clear skies to my north. GG
7/11/2012 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 60º at 5:40am with clear skies and dew present. Rainless mid/high cloudiness that blocked the sun yesterday, somewhat comfortable temperatures to watch lawns/gardens dry up. All non irrigated landscape here is now brown/hay color, I don't believe I've heard a lawnmower in about two weeks. The model world suggest Friday/Saturday as next chance and better chances this time next week. GG
7/12/2012 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 64º at 5:40am with partly cloudy skies and dew present, some wetness on roads to my north indicating maybe a rain shower overnight. Nothing here yesterday as temps in middle 80's. Stopped watering lawn(only garden) as seems like i'm trying to water the desert. Still hoping for rain this weekend/next week. GG
7/13/2012 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 67º at 5:40am with partly cloudy skes. Another warm dry day yesterday with some puffy cumulus clouds that blocked the sun with dark bases and caught my attention later afternoon, of course lake breeze took care of that possible shower. Also noticed on radar as of this writing of showers moving east of Miss. river into N. illinois (probably won't make it here as per usual). GG
7/14/2012 7:25 AM 0.60 M M M M 75º at 7:25am with partly cloudy skies. Iowa storms never made it here, however, by late morning boiling to towering cumulus set the stage for cells to form in NE Illinois. And as been the case during this extreme drought all storms through early aft. missed my area. Then towering CUs to my south and radar indicated a massive cluster through Du Page headed somewhat north. The northern extention of this rain shaft had some gusty winds to 35-40mph arrived by 4:45pm with moderte/heavy rains for ~ 1/2 hour with steadier lighter rainfall for another 1.5 hours. Also lots of vivid C-G lightning with this storm. Finally some drought relief. GG
7/15/2012 7:45 AM 0.05 M M M M 76º at 7:45am with hazy skies. One lone moderate shower shaft lasted about 15-20 minutes late morning or early afternoon. Then just scattered boiling CU's the rest of day that cleared by sunset. GG
7/16/2012 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 72º at 5:40am with mostly cloudy/high cirrus and haze. Dew on gauge this am obs. No precipitation to report for yesterday with few boiling look CUs in afternoon that dissipate by sunset. Lawns going back to burnt look after slight recovery on Friday. GG
7/17/2012 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 79º at 5:40am with hazy skies. Warmest observation of the summer. Hot and dry continues, hoping significant rainfall on the frontal passage tonight and a cool down. GG
7/18/2012 5:35 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 75º at 5:35am with partly cloudy skies, some towering cumulus sited once away from subdivision (in all quadrants but not overhead). The rainfall wait continues as lawns/vegetation continues to burn up in this historic drought/heat wave. Hoping as the latest forecast holds more hope for later today and overnight, otherwise, back to the garden hose as the only way to save what I can.
7/19/2012 5:35 AM 1.87 M M M M 72º at 5:35am with light rainfall continuing. Storms finally, with some gusty winds but not severe, no hail, however, vivid and intense lightning especially by 12 midnight storms, 2am storm and the one that I thought hit the house at ~4:30am. Some training of storms through my area based on radar this early am. No power lost (yet) and no signs of flooding as I switched gauges quickly in between storms at obs. Almost gave up on S. Wisc. storms last evening although under severe watch. G. Izzi(NWS) messo Disc. indicated storms may turn south and they did. Much, much needed rainfall and came in bursts through the night with lightning that prevented sleeping. GG
7/20/2012 5:40 AM 0.03 M M M M 70º at 5:40am with cloudy skies. Little additional rainfall from overnight storms after observation yesterday, however, lake showers developed later afternoon/evening and overnight and somewhat surprised to see 0.03" in gauge is am obs. Although received goodly rainfall lawns still somewhat "brown" here, some green returning. Ground not the soft/spongy feel after a heavy rainfall. Local water retention had some water yesterday that's dry this morning. GG
7/21/2012 7:20 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 69º at 7:20am with clear skies and dew. No precipitation to report for yesterday as cooler temps on NE breezes and observing some return of greenery to lawns now several days after rain event(my veggie garden is in bad shape and probably a lost cause for this year). Unless additional rainfall couples with next expected heat wave will loss these gains. GG
7/22/2012 7:35 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 75º at 7:35am with mostly cloudy skies and dew. No precipitation to report for yesterday with mostly cloudy skies after mid morning, warmer and more humid conditions. GG
7/23/2012 5:40 AM T M M M M 80º at 5:40am with mostly cloudy skies. A few light sprinkles/rainshowers barely wet the ground yesterday morning. Otherwise, a mostly cloudy day until sunshine by ~4pm that allowed temps to rise to upper 80's. GG
7/24/2012 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 77º at 5:40am with threatning skies to my west and north, no precip here as of this time frame. Another hot dry day yesterday with sporatic cloud cover shielding hot sun somewhat, still mid 90's. GG
7/25/2012 5:40 AM 0.63 M M M M 70º at 5:40am with mostly cloudy skies. Squall line of storms hit within 1/2 hour after my yesterday observation. I just out ran the shelf cloud to my work place in Des Plaines before very heavy rainfall hit (within 5 minutes). Otherwise, observed a few droplets on funnel this morning and on car windshields. Cooler day yesterday as temps dropped to upper 70's by later evening. GG
7/26/2012 5:40 AM 0.23 M M M M 72º at 5:40am with mostly cloudy skies. Storms with lightning/thunder and some wind began by 12-1am, little rainfall with this storm, others with heavier bursts by 3-4am. Otherwise, another hot to very hot day with high humidity and windy conditions. GG
7/27/2012 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 69º at 5:40am with mostly cloudy skies. No precipitation to report for yesterday, although I thought for sure at least some light rainfall would occur early evening all[radar]dried up and skies cleared. GG
7/28/2012 7:35 AM 0.04 M M M M 70º at 7:35am with clear skies. Morning brief moderate/heavy shower with nice shelf cloud, then only minor showers observed by evening. Much cooler by evening with north breezes and lower humidity. Turned off the a/c for the night. Also, lawn greening up again and growing with lots of dead spots of thatch from the heat and drought. GG
7/29/2012 8:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 72º at 8am with partly cloudy skies(alto cumulus). No precipitation to report for yesterday with puffy afternoon CUs that dissipated with sunset. GG
7/30/2012 5:40 AM T M M M M 71º at 5:40am with partly cloudy skies. Few rain showers yesterday afternoon/evening that almost wet the ground, nothing in gauge this am observation. GG
7/31/2012 5:40 AM 0.15 M M M M 68º at 5:40am with partly cloudy skies. Heat and humidity yesterday with puffy cumulus in afternoon that faded with sunset. Decided to water veggie garden with no sign of storms on radar, then awoken to flashes of lightning and heavy down pours for about 15-20 minutes ~ 3am. Collected 0.15" in gauge at observation. GG
8/1/2012 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 65º at 5:40am with partly cloudy skies, dew on gauge and somewhat dense fog in low areas observed. No precipitation to report for yesteday as warm humid conditions until late evening when lake breezes dried air out a bit. GG
8/2/2012 6:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 69º at 6:40am with parly cloudy skies, high cirrus west horizon. No precipitation to report for yesterday as puffy afternoon CUs and again warm (low 90's)temps. GG
8/3/2012 6:25 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 69º at 6:25am with clear skies, dew and fog. No precipitation to report again for yesterday with mixed sun and clouds by afternoon, still lower 90's. GG
8/4/2012 7:10 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 74º at 7:10am with partly cloudy skies (high cirrus) and dew. Another hot dry day with afternoon puffy CU's that did nothing but dissipate with earlier susets now. GG
8/5/2012 7:00 AM 0.27 M M M M 67º at 7am with partly cloudy skies and heavy dew. After near 90º and high humidity skies clouded over and radar indicated storms firing to my west/southwest then the evolution of storms changed with propagation to south east. Tried mowing my lawn, however, storms/lightning moved in too quickely for comfort. Nothing too heavy or severe here some wind gusts to 40mph. Finish the mowing later today. GG
8/6/2012 7:35 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 64º at this observation with clear skies and heavy dew. No precipitation to report for yesterday, with few clouds and cooler breezes on lower humidies and very pleasant evening conditions. GG
8/7/2012 7:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 69º at 7:40am with clear skies and slight dew. No precipitation yesterday with few clouds and mid 80's. Low dew points that lead to cooler evening temps. GG
8/8/2012 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 68º at 5:40am with partly cloudy skies and dew, also dense fog in low areas. No precipitation to report for yesterday as another warm dry day of 90+. Some mid/high cloudiness drifting in by evening. GG
8/9/2012 5:40 AM T M M M M 68º at 5:40am with cloudy skies at this time. Brief showers that barely wet the ground yesterday afternoon/early evening then droplets in funnel and a more substantial "trace" in gauge this am observation. GG
8/10/2012 5:40 AM 0.15 M M M M 60º at 5:40am with cloudy skies. Light rain showers yesterday later morning and afternoon/evening(some thunder) and again heard heavier showers overnight. Not much in the gauge as hoped from this event. GG
8/11/2012 7:25 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 56º at 7:25am with clear skies. No additional precipitation observed from/after yesterdays obs. Some very light drizzle was observed near east EGV as I drove toward Desplaines. Otherwise, clearing skies by later evening with breezy and cooler conditions. GG
8/12/2012 7:35 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 64º at 7:35am with cloudy skies.Sunny skies yesterday with mild temps. Some increase in high cloudiness near sunset. Still dry conditions here. Most recent heavier rainfalls have missed my loacation. GG
8/13/2012 5:40 AM 0.02 M M M M 63º at 5:40am with light mist/drizzle. Mostly cloudy skies yesterday with light rain showers by evening and again overnight. Not the soaker I'm hoping for as somewhat forecasted and indicated by models (yet). Ground is still dry here. GG
8/14/2012 5:40 AM 0.35 M M M M 55º at 5:40am with clear skies heavy dew and patchy dense fog in the area. A slow all day light rainfall with brief moderate intensity (based on radar, not home). Rainfall ended by early evening and cool over night temps producing fog. GG
8/15/2012 5:40 AM 0.10 M M M M 65º at 5:40am with cloudy skies. Puffy cumulus by afternoon that developed into rain showers that found my area (surprise) by 7pm with steady light/moderate rainfall for nearly 1 hr. All summer (thus far) these pop up showers/storms have missed. A surprise significant little rainfall without watching the skies. GG
8/16/2012 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 71º at 5:40am with cloudy skies and radar indicating squalls to the north and west advancing southeast. No precipitation to report for yesterday as warmer more humid conditions with mid 80's. GG
8/17/2012 6:40 AM 0.13 M M M M 57º at 6:40am with clear skies and breezy conditions. Storms seemed to leap frog over my neighborhood, not much in gauge by later afternoon. Clearing by evening much cooler drier air mass overnight. GG
8/18/2012 5:35 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 52º at 5:35am with clear skies and dew. No precipitation to report for yesterday with few pm clouds. Off to Valparaiso U. for sons move in today early this am. GG
8/19/2012 7:20 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 61º at 7:20am with mostly cloudy skies. No precipitation to report for yesterday as cool morning temps and pleasant afternoon conditions also. Great move in conditions NW Indiana, Valparaiso U. Soil conditions more wet/muddier there indicating better rainfall. GG
8/20/2012 5:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 56º at 5:30am with clear skies and dew. No precipitation to report for yesterday with puffy cumulus by afternoon/evening that dissipated by sunset. GG
8/21/2012 5:40 AM 0.45 M M M M 52º at 5:40am with clear skies dew and dense low area fog here. An apparent heavy rain shaft hit my area early afternoon (0.34" by 3:30pm). Areas north had some hail observed (wife accounts from coworkers/public in Schaumburg/library). Another pop up storm later evening with lightning/thunder(0.38"in gauge by 8pm) and additional overnight rainfall to obsevation total 0.45". Nice rainfall for NE Illinois not totally expected from combo lake induced and synopic event. GG
8/22/2012 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 52º at 5:40am with clear skies and dew. No precipitation to report for yesterday with afternoon fair wx cumulus that dissipated with sunset. GG
8/23/2012 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 66º at 5:40am with mostly cloudy skies, suspect rain in the area northwest. No precipitation to report for yesterday as quick recovery of temperatures to mid 80's after cool start. Still low humidities/dew points, put off using a/c one more day($). GG
8/24/2012 5:40 AM T M M M M 70º at 5:40am with partly cloudy skies, and slight breezes.Light morning showers yesterday that lead to a sunny and very warm afternoon with low 90's back. Heavy trace in gauge at this observation.
8/25/2012 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 67º at 7am with clear skies and dew. No precipitation to report for yesterday as very warm/dry continues. Puffy cumulus by later afternoon darkened the skies, however, nothing obsevered. GG
8/26/2012 5:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 68º @5:30am with mostly cloudy skies. No precipitation to report for yesterday with another 90's day of warmth and dry conditions, increasing cloudiness by later afternoon/evening and hope for significant rainfall today as ground is very dry again. GG
8/27/2012 5:40 AM 0.66 M M M M 65º at 5:40am (near dark observeration now)with heavy dew and fog, skies obscured. Rain/heavy drizzle began by mid morning and sporatic throughout the early afternoon then heavier/steadier rainfall by early evening. Nothing noted to be very heavy or thunder heard, no flooding. It did activate my sump pump several times (still works), a seemingly rare event this summer. GG
8/28/2012 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 60º at 5:40am with clear skies and dew. Clear skies yesterday with breezy conditions by later afternoon. Warm again with temps upper 80's. No precipitation to report. GG
8/29/2012 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 62º at 5:40am with partly cloudy skies and dew. No precipitation to report for yesterday as breezy and warm temperatures for late August, however, Lake breeze by evening that drop temps nearly 10 degrees. No need for the a/c, as humidities still low. GG
8/30/2012 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 66º at 5:40am with clear skies no dew on gauge, slight breezes. No precipitation yesterday with warm/ dry continuing as temperatures near 90. Ground drying again as gains from last weekend are being lost. GG
8/31/2012 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 69º at 5:40am with clear skies and full brilliant full moon on SW horizon by observation. No dew as slight breezes and a warming trend each morning this week about the same time. No precipitation to report for yesterday as warm and dry continues here. Hoping Isaac low pressure reminants rainfall reaches to northern/Northwest Cook with significant rainfall, as this summers rainfall remains somewhat challenged here. GG
9/1/2012 7:05 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 72º at 7:05am with mostly cloudy skies (mid/high). Warm/hot and dry yesterday with increasing cloudiness by mid late afternoon and mostly cloudy by evening. Still hoping for this unusual storrm system to bring some much need rainfall further northward, however, seems guidance is not looking that way this morning. GG
9/2/2012 7:00 AM 0.01 M M M M 72º at 7am with cloudy and humid conditions. Only light rain showers yesterday afternoon into early evening creating some puddles. Barely 0.01" in gauge at this observation. Wait[continues] now until next rain system. GG
9/3/2012 7:15 AM T M M M M 70º at 7:15am clear skies and heavy dew. A sprinkle shower passed by my area by early afternoon, thought it might be something more, however, ended within a few minutes. GG
9/4/2012 5:40 AM 0.29 M M M M 70º at 5:40am with partly cloudy skies and heavy dew. Very warm/humid airmass in place yesterday with sunny skies. Increasing cloudiness by evening then heavy down pours overnight, somewhat surprise to see the amount in gauge as I slept through most of rainfall. No lightning/thunder with this event. After watering last evening, we get another nice watering overnight. GG
9/5/2012 5:40 AM 0.35 M M M M 63º at 5:40am with mostly cloudy skies and dew with outflow breezy conditions (as I review radar of heavier storms to west). Thunderstorms overnight with again, surprised to see gauge amount. Windows closed and a/c on overnight I did not hear rainfall intensity. Otherwise, another warm steamy day yesterday. GG
9/6/2012 5:40 AM T M M M M 68º at 5:40am with crystal clear skies. Very little precipitation froms squalls yesterday morning as I checked my gauge by 4:30pm. Much heavier showers/storms to my east in DesPlaines. This time surprised to see very little in gauge after storms. GG
9/7/2012 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 67º at 5:40am with cloudy skies and dew present. No precipitation to report for yesterday as still a rather warm dry day with temps in middle 80's. Hopefully next storm system delivers to my area some much needed rainfall. GG
9/8/2012 7:10 AM 0.06 M M M M 53º at 7:10am with clear skies and dew under foot. Mostly morning rainfall yesterday, and observed very brief shower later afternoon from this system. Heaviest well to our south. Another disappointment rainfall(0.06"), wait untill next system here. GG
9/9/2012 6:55 AM 0.21 M M M M 54º at 6:55am with partly cloudy skies. Fair wx CUs yesterday with pleasant temperatures for out door activities. Increasing cloudiness by later evening and rainfall by 9pm and overnight as secondary front and upper disturbance came through as expected with some nice additional rainfall. GG
9/10/2012 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 49º at 5:40am with clear dark skies and dew by flash light now on week days. No precipitation to report for yesterday as few fair wx CU's by afternoon that cleared by sunset. GG
9/11/2012 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 55º at 5:40am with clear skies and slight dew with only slight breezes. No precipitation for yesterday as few clouds observed, watering garden again as ground top soil dry again. GG
9/12/2012 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 63º at 5:40am with mostly cloudy (high cirrus) skies and no dew with slight breezes. Warm and dry yesterday with again, few clouds, healthy SW breezes to stir the air to make it somewhat comfortable. Still hoping for the rainfall depicted and forecasted for later tomorrow. GG
9/13/2012 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 62º at 5:40am with partly cloudy skies and higher humidities. Another very warm and dry (copy/paste)day yesterday, held off on the a/c hoping not to use it the rest of the season/year, was close however as temps warmed to mid/upper 80's(inside and out). Some rainfall on the way later today, as still another system is dampening out. Back to the garden hose! GG
9/14/2012 5:40 AM 0.19 M M M M 50º at 5:40am with mostly cloudy of high cirrus. Rain began by late afternoon/early evening and into overnight period a light steady rainfall, another non soaker that watered the lawn and garden temporarily. GG
9/15/2012 7:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 50º and partly cloudy at7:30am with dew. No precipitation and cooler temps for yesterday. GG
9/16/2012 5:25 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 50º at 5:25am with clear skies and dew. No precipitation to report for yesterday under sunny skies and very pleasant temps, few clouds. GG
9/17/2012 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 55º at 5:40am with mostly cloudy skies and dew. No precipitation yesterday to report with filtered sunshine and again pleasant temperatures. Still dry conditions here, and watering vegetation every other day. GG
9/18/2012 5:40 AM 0.37 M M M M 48º at 5:40am with mostly cloudy skies breezy conditions and yes, a wind chill this am observation. Filtered sunshine and middle 70's yesterday with thunderstorms by 6pm. Some with vivid lightning (C-G)and moderate/heavy bursts of rainfall. Nothing severe here, just garden variety rainfall/thunder. Rainfall continued into evening and overnight. GG
9/19/2012 5:35 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 39º at this time of 5:35am with partly cloudy skies and dew present. Cool breezy day yesterday with cold air advection that lead to some puffy CUs by afternoon. No precipitation to report and no frost observed at this time, as still could drop in temps before sunrise. GG
9/20/2012 5:35 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 51º at 5:35am with mostly clear skies and lighter breezes. No precipitation to report for yesterday here as winds picked up by afternoon/evening and were near criterion range at times. Clouds rolled in by evening, however, nothing observed nor in gauge by observation. GG
9/21/2012 5:35 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 47º at 5:35am with mostly cloudy skies. No precipitation to report for yesterday with dry conditions continuing here, watering veggie garden to maintain for a few more weeks. GG
9/22/2012 6:50 AM 0.19 M M M M 48º at 6:50am with mostly cloudy skies. Rain/drizzle/mist by mid/late morning and sporatic throughout the day. GG
9/23/2012 6:45 AM T M M M M 40º at 6:45am with patchy roof frost observed in the light of day. Morning showers after observation, then clearing skies windy (wind chills, BRRRR) rest of the day. Mid 40's morning hours and 50's by later afternoon. Needed flannel shirt for first time this "Fall".
9/24/2012 5:35 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 37º at 5:35am with dew on gauge and what appears to be light frost by flash light on the ground. Garden veggies look just wet, not frozen at this time. No precipitation to report for yesterday as breezy conditions by mid morning, not as windy as Saturday. GG
9/25/2012 5:35 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 48º at 5:35am with mostly cloudy skies. No precipition to report for yesterday, after cold and some patchy frost temps warmed to 70+ under mostly sunny skies and breezy conditions. GG
9/26/2012 5:35 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 55º at 5:35am with mostly cloudy skies of high cirrus and heavy dew. No precipitation to report for yesterday as humidity is increasing, however, vegetation is stressing, back to watering garden and especially my arborvitae trees which are "yellowing". GG
9/27/2012 5:35 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 44º at 5:35am with partly cloudy skies and light dew. No precipitation to report for yesterday with variable cloud types throughout the day. GG
9/28/2012 5:35 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 51º at 5:35am with partly cloudy skies, and slight breezes. No precipitation to report again for yesterday. Dry to very dry conditions developing here as garden soil and my spring planted trees are dry to several inches and now need watering daily (especially my evergreen Arbs.which are ~1/3 yellow now). GG
9/29/2012 6:50 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 49º at 6:50am with clear skies and dew. No precipitation (again) to report for yesterday as cloudy skies early and clearing by evening NE breezes. GG
9/30/2012 5:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 48º at 5:30am with clear skies and brilliant full moon and heavy dew. No precipitation to report for yesterday. GG



Start Date End Date & Time Duration in Days Precipitation Snow Depth Snow Depth SWE Notes
10/22/2011 10/24/2011 5:45 AM 3 0.22 M M Lost internet/modem(??) (internal issues, son messing with an internet program)over weekend. At&T and DEll assisted in returning service yesterday(Saturday evening). Otherwise heavier frost on Saturday morning, lighter Sunday morning, and thunderstorms overnight with the only rainfall for this period. GG
11/14/2011 11/15/2011 5:40 AM 2 T M M Trace rainfall observed in inner gauge at observation this Tuesday am (5:40am)with frost on funnel and temp at 5' of 31º. Rainfall most likely occured Monday late morning/earling afternoon. I was visiting Valparaiso, Indianna (Valpo U.) where heavy to very heavy rainfall occured with thunder(Monday 11-12noon). GG
3/26/2012 3/27/2012 5:40 AM 2 0.00 0.0 M No precipitation was observed in gauge, or evidence of rainfall on this observation or at 6pm on Monday evening. GG
6/11/2012 6/12/2012 6:00 PM 2 0.00 M M Gauge checked at ~ 6pm on Tuesday evening with no evidence of precipitation. Partly cloudy skies at this report (5:40am)on the 13th with 49º.



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