Station Overview Station Location
Station Number IL-CK-192 Latitude 42.01676
Station Name Park Ridge 0.7 WNW Longitude -87.855668
County Cook Elevation (ft) 632



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 15 2.96 1.68 31 0.84 20 0.84 11 3 5 0 0.0 0 0
Nov 15 3.14 4.76 30 4.76 28 0.00 2 1 12 0 6.7 2 4
Dec 15 2.30 4.50 31 4.50 31 0.00 0 0 16 3 2.1 3 5
Jan 16 1.83 0.82 31 0.82 31 0.00 0 0 8 6 4.1 4 24
Feb 16 1.75 0.96 29 0.96 29 0.00 0 0 10 3 4.0 5 12
March 16 2.37 3.09 31 3.09 31 0.00 0 0 15 2 2.3 4 5
April 16 3.45 2.95 30 2.95 30 0.00 0 0 13 3 0.8 1 1
May 16 3.99 5.53 31 5.53 31 0.00 0 0 14 0 0.0 0 0
June 16 3.94 4.02 30 4.02 23 0.00 7 1 9 1 0.0 0 0
July 16 3.83 6.69 31 4.50 21 2.19 10 1 8 0 0.0 0 0
Aug 16 4.56 6.07 31 5.47 29 0.60 2 1 10 0 0.0 0 0
Sept 16 3.37 2.83 30 1.04 17 1.79 13 1 6 0 0.0 0 0
Water Year Totals: 37.49" 43.90" 366 days 38.48" 321 5.42" 45 days 8 126 days 18 days 20.0" 19 days 51 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
10/1/2015 **
10/2/2015 **
10/3/2015 **
10/4/2015 0.40
10/5/2015 **
10/6/2015 0.00
10/7/2015 0.00
10/8/2015 0.00
10/9/2015 0.00
10/10/2015 0.00
10/11/2015 0.00
10/12/2015 0.00
10/13/2015 0.00
10/14/2015 0.00
10/15/2015 0.00
10/16/2015 0.00
10/17/2015 0.00
10/18/2015 0.00
10/19/2015 0.00
10/20/2015 0.00
10/21/2015 0.11
10/22/2015 **
10/23/2015 **
10/24/2015 **
10/25/2015 **
10/26/2015 0.44
10/27/2015 0.00
10/28/2015 0.58
10/29/2015 0.09
10/30/2015 0.01
10/31/2015 0.05
11/1/2015 0.65
11/2/2015 0.00
11/3/2015 0.00
11/4/2015 0.00
11/5/2015 0.00
11/6/2015 0.16
11/7/2015 **
11/8/2015 0.00
11/9/2015 0.00
11/10/2015 0.00
11/11/2015 0.00
11/12/2015 0.56
11/13/2015 0.02
11/14/2015 0.00
11/15/2015 0.00
11/16/2015 0.00
11/17/2015 0.08
11/18/2015 0.79
11/19/2015 0.03
11/20/2015 0.00
11/21/2015 0.59
11/22/2015 0.72
11/23/2015 0.00
11/24/2015 0.00
11/25/2015 0.00
11/26/2015 0.11
11/27/2015 1.02
11/28/2015 0.03
11/29/2015 0.00
11/30/2015 0.00
12/1/2015 0.44
12/2/2015 0.15
12/3/2015 0.07
12/4/2015 0.00
12/5/2015 0.00
12/6/2015 0.00
12/7/2015 0.00
12/8/2015 0.00
12/9/2015 0.00
12/10/2015 0.00
12/11/2015 0.00
12/12/2015 0.01
12/13/2015 0.02
12/14/2015 1.10
12/15/2015 0.07
12/16/2015 0.05
12/17/2015 0.03
12/18/2015 0.00
12/19/2015 T
12/20/2015 0.00
12/21/2015 0.38
12/22/2015 0.21
12/23/2015 T
12/24/2015 0.49
12/25/2015 0.00
12/26/2015 0.00
12/27/2015 0.23
12/28/2015 0.06
12/29/2015 1.09
12/30/2015 T
12/31/2015 0.10
Day of YearDaily PrcpMultiday Prcp
1/1/2016 0.00
1/2/2016 0.00
1/3/2016 0.00
1/4/2016 0.00
1/5/2016 T
1/6/2016 0.00
1/7/2016 0.00
1/8/2016 0.01
1/9/2016 0.19
1/10/2016 0.34
1/11/2016 T
1/12/2016 0.11
1/13/2016 0.00
1/14/2016 0.01
1/15/2016 0.00
1/16/2016 0.00
1/17/2016 0.00
1/18/2016 0.00
1/19/2016 0.00
1/20/2016 0.04
1/21/2016 T
1/22/2016 0.00
1/23/2016 0.03
1/24/2016 0.00
1/25/2016 0.00
1/26/2016 0.09
1/27/2016 T
1/28/2016 0.00
1/29/2016 T
1/30/2016 0.00
1/31/2016 T
2/1/2016 0.03
2/2/2016 0.00
2/3/2016 0.51
2/4/2016 0.00
2/5/2016 T
2/6/2016 0.00
2/7/2016 0.00
2/8/2016 0.02
2/9/2016 0.10
2/10/2016 0.01
2/11/2016 0.00
2/12/2016 0.00
2/13/2016 T
2/14/2016 0.00
2/15/2016 0.11
2/16/2016 0.01
2/17/2016 0.06
2/18/2016 0.00
2/19/2016 0.00
2/20/2016 0.00
2/21/2016 0.00
2/22/2016 0.00
2/23/2016 0.00
2/24/2016 0.00
2/25/2016 0.07
2/26/2016 T
2/27/2016 0.00
2/28/2016 0.00
2/29/2016 0.04
3/1/2016 0.04
3/2/2016 0.09
3/3/2016 0.05
3/4/2016 0.01
3/5/2016 0.06
3/6/2016 0.00
3/7/2016 0.00
3/8/2016 T
3/9/2016 0.15
3/10/2016 T
3/11/2016 0.00
3/12/2016 0.00
3/13/2016 0.05
3/14/2016 0.71
3/15/2016 0.03
3/16/2016 0.19
3/17/2016 0.02
3/18/2016 0.00
3/19/2016 0.00
3/20/2016 0.00
3/21/2016 0.00
3/22/2016 0.00
3/23/2016 0.00
3/24/2016 0.21
3/25/2016 0.98
3/26/2016 0.00
3/27/2016 0.00
3/28/2016 0.33
3/29/2016 0.00
3/30/2016 0.00
3/31/2016 0.17
Day of YearDaily PrcpMultiday Prcp
4/1/2016 0.42
4/2/2016 0.08
4/3/2016 0.09
4/4/2016 T
4/5/2016 T
4/6/2016 0.19
4/7/2016 0.20
4/8/2016 0.03
4/9/2016 0.11
4/10/2016 0.02
4/11/2016 0.08
4/12/2016 0.00
4/13/2016 0.00
4/14/2016 0.00
4/15/2016 0.00
4/16/2016 0.00
4/17/2016 0.00
4/18/2016 0.00
4/19/2016 0.00
4/20/2016 0.00
4/21/2016 0.44
4/22/2016 T
4/23/2016 0.00
4/24/2016 0.00
4/25/2016 0.00
4/26/2016 0.06
4/27/2016 0.00
4/28/2016 1.20
4/29/2016 0.03
4/30/2016 0.00
5/1/2016 0.54
5/2/2016 0.48
5/3/2016 0.00
5/4/2016 0.35
5/5/2016 0.00
5/6/2016 0.00
5/7/2016 0.00
5/8/2016 0.07
5/9/2016 0.00
5/10/2016 1.20
5/11/2016 0.50
5/12/2016 0.59
5/13/2016 0.02
5/14/2016 0.77
5/15/2016 0.01
5/16/2016 0.00
5/17/2016 0.00
5/18/2016 0.02
5/19/2016 0.00
5/20/2016 0.00
5/21/2016 0.00
5/22/2016 0.00
5/23/2016 0.00
5/24/2016 0.00
5/25/2016 0.00
5/26/2016 0.70
5/27/2016 0.00
5/28/2016 0.25
5/29/2016 0.03
5/30/2016 0.00
5/31/2016 0.00
6/1/2016 0.77
6/2/2016 0.19
6/3/2016 0.00
6/4/2016 0.00
6/5/2016 0.30
6/6/2016 0.02
6/7/2016 0.00
6/8/2016 0.00
6/9/2016 0.00
6/10/2016 0.68
6/11/2016 **
6/12/2016 0.00
6/13/2016 0.00
6/14/2016 T
6/15/2016 0.33
6/16/2016 0.00
6/17/2016 0.00
6/18/2016 0.00
6/19/2016 0.00
6/20/2016 0.00
6/21/2016 0.00
6/22/2016 0.02
6/23/2016 1.70
6/24/2016 0.01
6/25/2016 0.00
6/26/2016 **
6/27/2016 **
6/28/2016 **
6/29/2016 **
6/30/2016 **
Day of YearDaily PrcpMultiday Prcp
7/1/2016 **
7/2/2016 **
7/3/2016 **
7/4/2016 **
7/5/2016 **
7/6/2016 **
7/7/2016 **
7/8/2016 **
7/9/2016 **
7/10/2016 2.19
7/11/2016 0.00
7/12/2016 0.00
7/13/2016 0.00
7/14/2016 0.07
7/15/2016 0.00
7/16/2016 0.10
7/17/2016 0.00
7/18/2016 0.25
7/19/2016 0.00
7/20/2016 0.00
7/21/2016 0.00
7/22/2016 1.25
7/23/2016 0.00
7/24/2016 1.92
7/25/2016 0.64
7/26/2016 0.00
7/27/2016 0.00
7/28/2016 0.00
7/29/2016 0.13
7/30/2016 0.14
7/31/2016 0.00
8/1/2016 0.00
8/2/2016 0.00
8/3/2016 0.00
8/4/2016 0.00
8/5/2016 0.03
8/6/2016 0.00
8/7/2016 0.00
8/8/2016 0.00
8/9/2016 0.00
8/10/2016 0.00
8/11/2016 0.00
8/12/2016 0.00
8/13/2016 1.34
8/14/2016 0.00
8/15/2016 0.00
8/16/2016 0.05
8/17/2016 0.00
8/18/2016 1.87
8/19/2016 0.23
8/20/2016 **
8/21/2016 0.60
8/22/2016 0.00
8/23/2016 0.00
8/24/2016 0.00
8/25/2016 0.34
8/26/2016 0.00
8/27/2016 0.85
8/28/2016 0.03
8/29/2016 0.00
8/30/2016 0.70
8/31/2016 0.03
9/1/2016 0.00
9/2/2016 0.02
9/3/2016 0.00
9/4/2016 0.00
9/5/2016 0.00
9/6/2016 0.00
9/7/2016 0.00
9/8/2016 0.81
9/9/2016 0.01
9/10/2016 0.00
9/11/2016 0.02
9/12/2016 0.00
9/13/2016 0.00
9/14/2016 0.11
9/15/2016 0.00
9/16/2016 0.00
9/17/2016 0.07
9/18/2016 **
9/19/2016 **
9/20/2016 **
9/21/2016 **
9/22/2016 **
9/23/2016 **
9/24/2016 **
9/25/2016 **
9/26/2016 **
9/27/2016 **
9/28/2016 **
9/29/2016 **
9/30/2016 1.79



Observation Date Observation Time Precipitation Snowfall Snowfall SWE Snow Depth Snow SWE Notes
10/7/2015 8:15 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Warmer temps in low sixties, mostly sunny with high drifting white clouds, slight wind from NW. A nice fall day.
10/8/2015 8:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Temps mid fifties, mostly cloudy with high white clouds, and slight wind from South.
10/9/2015 7:45 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Early AM cloudy over PR with temps in mid fifties. By 7:30 clouds cleared out and we have blue skies with a few high white thin clouds driven by a good wind from the NW.
10/10/2015 8:35 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Sunny, clear skies with temps in mid forties with no wind. Looks like the start of a nice summer day. Main South won conference last night.
10/11/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Temp in low fifties, some wind from SW with a few clouds. A perfect fall day yesterday. Cleared all the flowers from the yard. Cubs won where they took the lead early and pitching held up.
10/12/2015 7:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Temps low sixties, a few high thin clouds over PR, with strong winds SW. In the last hour more cloud cover moving in from NNW. A forecast no rain for the week and no rain for last week is setting up conditions for a dry fall. River at displaines is at at 8 feet. Go Cubs!!!
10/13/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Temps low fifties, clear skies over PR with strong winds. Yesterday some strong wind gusts.
10/14/2015 8:25 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Temps in Mid forties, clear skies over PR, some wind from NW. CUBS WIN moving on in the payoffs.
10/15/2015 6:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M No significant rain to date in month of Oct. This am temps in high forties, 70% cloud cover, some wind from West. Nice day yesterday for fall cleanup of yard. Great state of Illinois Oak tree in front yard beginning to drop leaves.
10/16/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Crisp cool AM with temps in low forties, Clear skies over PR, with moderate wind from NW. Freeze warning in effect for today and tomorrow.
10/17/2015 7:15 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Clear cold AM with tmeps in low thirties and bright sunshine. No rain ground getting very dry.
10/18/2015 6:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M No Rain--a cold mid thirties, very slight wind from west with clear skies. Yesterday a sunny cool football day. Trees are beginning to change; oak tree is still holding its leaves.
10/19/2015 7:05 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Temps low fifties, strong winds from South with stronger gusts, clear cloudless skies, and very low humidity. Time to water your shrubs.
10/20/2015 7:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M No rain--temps in mid fifties, very windy with high puffy white clouds drifting over from the South West. Yesterday was another warm sunny fall day. Oak tree beginning to drop leaves.
10/21/2015 7:00 AM 0.11 M M M M Light rain overnight around the 9 to 11 period. This AM temps in low fifties, some wind from South with overcast cloudy skies.
10/27/2015 6:15 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Temp low fifties, overcast with slight wind from East. Yesterday a nice sunny fall day; perfect for racking all the leaves off the grass. Filled yard waste container plus six bags. Oak tree looks like its dropped 50% of its leaves.
10/28/2015 7:16 AM 0.58 M M M M Misty, spitting rain at time of observation. Soft rain yesterday starting around noon and by 10:19PM we had .27 in the gauge. Overnight another .31. This am temps in low fifties with slight wind from south and overcast.
10/29/2015 7:10 AM 0.09 0.0 M M M Temps in middle thirties, overcast with very good winds from west. Great state of Illinois Oak tree has dropped about 70% of it's leaves. River at Des Plaines up 6 inches to 8.54 feet.
10/30/2015 7:40 AM 0.01 M M M M Moisture from yesterday AM when misty. This AM clear skies over PR with temps in mid thirties and very slight wind from West.
10/31/2015 7:20 AM 0.05 M M M M Light rain (some drops) at time of OB. This AM temps in mid forties, overcast, and a modest wind from SE. Leaves still falling from Great Illinois Oak tree.
11/1/2015 7:00 AM 0.65 M M M M An all day off and on soaking rain yesterday. This am 7:00cst temps in mid forties, mostly clear skies, with some wind from west. Des Plaines river up 6 inches to 8.82.
11/2/2015 7:20 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M A sunny day yesterday and another for today with temps in low fifties, clear skies, some wind from SW. Great state of Illinois Oak tree has 90% of its leaves down. Major racking and bagging effort yesterday and today.
11/3/2015 6:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Clear skies, temps in mid forties, with very slight wind from south. Yesterday was a perfect late summer day with temps in the low seventies with clear skies and strong sun.
11/4/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M This AM light fog at OB time, with temps in mid fifties, light overcast and some wind from West. Some condensation on the gauge.
11/5/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Temps in low sixties, overcast, with modest wind from south. Prior three days temps have been 10 to 15 degrees above normal running in low seventies during the day. Expect the same for today with normal temps returning to end the week. Great Oak tree has dropped 95% of its leaves. No rain light dew on gauge.
11/6/2015 7:00 AM 0.16 M M M M Very windy this AM and for last 12 hours with very strong gusts from the West. Temps in high forties, partly cloudy and sunnys. Overnight rain.
11/9/2015 7:10 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M Second day in row light frost from overnight freeze. This AM temps in low thirties, sunny, and no wind. Yesterday a nice fall day observed many Ducks in Forest Lake.
11/10/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M No overnight frost. Temps this AM mid thirties, mostly clear skies, with very slight NW wind. Yesterday a perfect fall day. All the oak tree leaves are down.
11/11/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Temp high thirties, mostly clear skies, slight wind from SE. Nice fall days continue.
11/12/2015 5:55 AM 0.56 M M M M Very windy from SW with major gusts moving evergreen trees around. Temps in AM in the low forties with slight mist/drizzle at time of ob. Fast moving front hit around 9:00pm last night with shits of horizontal rain.
11/13/2015 6:10 AM 0.02 M M M M Gauge recorded rain from yesterday early AM mist/spitting precip. This AM winds still blowing strong but half the 50 MPH recorded yesterday at O'Hare. Temp in mid thirties with a few clouds in North; but clear over PR.
11/14/2015 7:20 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Coldest night of year--hard freeze. Temps this AM in high twenties, calm winds, with clear skies.
11/15/2015 6:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Temps mid forties, modest winds from SW with mostly clear skies. A perfect fall day yesterday.
11/16/2015 8:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Temps in mid forties, modest wind from South, with Clouds moving in from South. Expecting significant rain (2 inches ?) in next two days.
11/17/2015 7:30 AM 0.08 M M M M Very light drops of rain in the air at time of OB. This am temps in upper fifties, overcast-rain clouds, modest wind from SE.
11/18/2015 7:00 AM 0.79 M M M M Yesterday AM and afternoon till 4:00pm .53 inch of rain fell. This AM temps in high fifties; Very strong winds from SW blowing low dark Clouds over PR together with a very few drops of precipice.
11/19/2015 7:00 AM 0.03 M M M M Temps in low forties, Strong winds from west with a few fast moving clouds. River at Des Plaines 9.61 up one foot from last two days of rainfall.
11/20/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Temps in low thirties, modest winds from SW, with mostly clear skies over PR. Some condensation in gauge this AM. Gauge is setup for winter mode of operation.
11/21/2015 7:07 AM 0.59 4.1 0.61 M M Snow began last night around 7:00pm off & on all night. At 5:30am no snow falling--at 7:00am a steady light fall of snow. Measurement taken at 7:07. Driveway and sidewalk free of snow all melted. Grass holding snow. Temp low thirties, overcast, with slight wind from W.(snow falling straight down.
11/22/2015 9:10 AM 0.72 2.6 M 7.0 1.24 Late report 9:10. Total snow from this storm 7.0 with 1.24 of water. (forgot to clear snowboard yesterday) Snowboard located East of Gauge and may be shielded from snow falling from East off lake because of evergreen trees. It appears that snow depth in Western part of yard is deeper then 7.0 inches. Very cold this AM with temps at 7:15 down to 15 degrees with clear skies over PR.
11/23/2015 7:45 AM 0.00 0.0 M 6.5 M Temps in mid twenties, sunny with clear skies over PR, and slight wind from SW moving snow laden evergreen trees. Yesterday bright cold sunny day with sun clearing ice off driveways and payments. No significant melting in shaded areas.
11/24/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M 4.5 0.82 No snow, no rain. Melt yesterday for areas in sun. This AM temps in mid twenties, 75% cloud cover over PR with no wind. 4.5 inches of snow on snowboard which is in an area that get only about 10% direct sun during the day. (shaded by evergreen trees and house) Driveway and front walk clear of snow. Snow measurements in front yard 3 to 3.5 inches direct sun for 80% of day. River at Des Plaines 9.86 feet.
11/25/2015 7:15 AM 0.00 0.0 M 3.5 0.76 Major snow melt in areas open to Sun. My reading 3.5 is on board that is mostly shaded (90%) from Suns rays. Other areas on my front and rear yard range up from 2" depending on exposure to sun. Temps this AM mid thirties, modest wind from S with a few high white clouds. Des Plaines river at DP steady at 9.94ft.
11/26/2015 7:20 AM 0.11 0.0 M 0.0 M With light rain and warm temps snow pack all gone in one day. This am temps in lower fifties, overcast with dark rain clouds, and good wind from South moving evergreen tree tops. Des Plaines river at DP gauge 10.77 up close to 2 ft in last 24 hours.
11/27/2015 7:00 AM 1.02 M M M M Light misty rain at time of OB 7:02. Yard holding slight amount of water. Temp low forties, overcast, and good wind from North. River at Des Plaines 12.73 up two feet last 24 hours; food stage 15 feet.
11/28/2015 6:45 AM 0.03 0.0 M 0.0 M River at Des Plaines now in action stage of 13.78 with flood stage of 15ft. (might have crested). Temp in low thirties, overcast, with some wind from North. A typical early winter day. Last night Grandson won BB game for Hindsdale Central Soph over Forman with 3 pointer at the buzzer in second overtime.
11/29/2015 6:15 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M Crisp clear AM with temps in high twenties, a few high wispy clouds with slight wind from North. River at Des Plaines appears to have crested at 14 feet one foot below flood stage. Yard dried out yesterday install most of Holiday lights.
11/30/2015 7:08 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M Temps high thirties, wind from East moving evergreen branches with heavy overcast skies. River at Des Plaines 13.3 feet crested yesterday and down 3/4 foot. Ground saturated from prior snowfall and rain. Final yard cleanup yesterday and winterized lawnmower.
12/1/2015 7:08 AM 0.44 0.0 M 0.0 M Misty this AM. Temps in low forties, heavy overcast with fast moving dark rain clouds moving from SW on good wind. River at Des Plaines at 13.3 feet slight uptick from overnight rain.
12/2/2015 7:15 AM 0.15 1.0 M 1.0 M Light steady snowfall at time of observation 7:15. Accumulation on grass and deck, sidewalk, driveway, and street clear. Temp low thirties, some wind from West, and overcast. River at Des Plaines holding at 13.6 ft.
12/3/2015 7:08 AM 0.07 M M 0.5 M Gauge hold remains of snowfall from yesterday AM after 7:00am reading. This AM temp mid thirties, overcast with modest winds from West. River at Des Plaines holding at 13.6 feet. Snow on grass in shaded areas.
12/4/2015 7:25 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M Temps low thirties, clear skies over PR, clouds in East, with modest wind from SW. River at Des Plaines 13.0 dropping 1/2 foot last 24hrs. Snow all gone.
12/5/2015 7:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Misty this AM with temps in low thirties, modest wind from South, and overcast skies. River at Des Plaines at 12.84 dropping at a rate of 6 inches per day.
12/6/2015 5:50 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Temp in low thirties, slight wind from South, slight haze and fog with high humidity. A few of the brightest stars visible. River at Des Plaines at 12.5 ft.
12/7/2015 8:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M No rain; but foggy even at 8:00am. Temp this am low thirties, minor wind from North, and overcast. River at Des Plaines slowly falling now at 12.16ft.
12/8/2015 7:20 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Temps in high thirties, overcast, slight wind moving evergreen branches from SW. A mild early winter morning with no frost and no fog.
12/9/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Temp 44 degrees with modest wind from West and overcast skies. Mild seasonal temp.--final, final clean up of front yard. River at Des Plaines down another 6 inches to 11.47 ft.
12/10/2015 7:20 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Warm for this time of year high forties at 7:00am. Overcast with strong winds from south moving evergreen trees. River at Des Plaines 11:15 feet.
12/11/2015 7:25 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Temps in low forties, mostly cloudy, with modest wind from West. Yesterday had temps in high fifties/low sixties with very strong winds. River at Des Plaines 10.83 dropping 1/4 foot each day.
12/12/2015 7:15 AM 0.01 M M M M Temps in high forties, overcast with very slight fog and wind from North. River at Des Plaines slopping down to 10.53; now within river banks.
12/13/2015 6:30 AM 0.02 M M M M At 6:30am very light sprinkles just beginning to fall. Very, very warm for this time of year. Temp at low sixties, foggy and overcast with Breezy winds from South. River at Des Plaines still falling now at 10.29.
12/14/2015 7:10 AM 1.10 0.0 M M M At 7:10 time of ob very light spitting of rain with dark rain clouds moving fast through area. Temps at mid fifties, very strong winds from South moving both evergreens and oak trees. River at Des Plaines up 1.5 ft. last 12 hours to 11.79 and rising.
12/15/2015 5:50 AM 0.07 M M M M Rain left from yesterday AM. Storm total last 48 hrs. this site 1.17. This am temps low forties, some wind from NW with overcast skies. River at Des Plaines 12.6 up 2.5 ft in 48 hours at its crest?
12/16/2015 8:35 AM 0.05 M M M M Light spitting of rain at time of OB 8:35. Temps now mid forties, overcast with a breezy strong wind from SE moving evergreen trees. River at Des Plaines now at 12.61 moving downward.
12/17/2015 7:45 AM 0.03 M M M M Rain in gauge from yesterday am. This am temps in low thirties (gauge frozen), overcast with moderate/strong west gusts that blew covers off deck furniture. It's like a typical late November day.
12/18/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Delayed automated reporting. Manual data capture for the 18th. No rain temp in mid twenties, overcast with moderate wind from west. A typical cold mid December early morning in Chicago.
12/19/2015 7:08 AM T M M M M A cold mid teens, clear skies, with strong winds from West. A trace of snow fell during the early evening hours. This AM all that remains is some white flakes caught in the grass and a few grains on the snowboard--not enough to measure. Roof tops are all white with frost. River at Des Plaines still falling now at 11.1 ft.
12/20/2015 6:45 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Temps low thirties, most clear over PR with red sky in East, and breezy with strong winds from south.
12/21/2015 7:05 AM 0.38 M M M M Rain over night continuing with a light drizzle at time of OB. Temp now mid forties, modest wind from South together with a slight fog. River at Des Plaines with slight rise this am to 11.1. Flood plain at Il./Wisconsin boarder holding lot of water with gauge at russell road just below flood level.
12/22/2015 6:45 AM 0.21 M M M M Rainfall total for 2 day storm .59. This AM temps in high thirties, overcast, slight fog, with breezy strong winds from West. River at Des Plaines at 11.5 feet.
12/23/2015 7:30 AM T M M M M Drop or two in gauge could be condensation. Temps at high forties, overcast, and modest wind from SE with light fog and mist in the air. River at Des Plaines holding steady at 11.61.
12/24/2015 7:07 AM 0.49 M M M M Temps in middle thirties, dry and clear skies with strong winds from west and even stronger gusts (Broken branches around town). River at Des Plaines holding at 12.59ft. Ground is saturated any amount of rain causes pooling of water in yard. With low sixties temps grass is green looking like April not December.
12/25/2015 6:45 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Temps in low thirties, mostly clear skies over PR, with modest North wind. River at Des Plaines 12.68 and holding.
12/26/2015 8:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Sunny dry Christmas day. This am temps in low forties, overcast with strong East wind moving Evergreen & Oak tree tops. River at Des Plaines dropping to 12.04 ft. This Christmas first time in many years all kids and families in Park Ridge.
12/27/2015 6:45 AM 0.23 M M M M Late reporting from 6:45am observation of .23 inches in gauge. Temps at ob time of high thirties, with very windy North winds moving evergreen and Oak trees and heavy overcast. Des Plaines river at Des Plaines at 11.5 ft with a flood projection of river rising to 14.6ft by Wednesday at 14.6ft with minor flood at 15ft. Forest Lake pounds remain ice free this Christmas.
12/28/2015 7:05 AM 0.06 0.1 M T M Winter mix of rain/sleet/snow at time of OB 7:05AM. Snow mostly melted on driveway at time of OB. Temps low thirties, snow on roof tops and beginning to accumulate on grass. Very heavy winds moving evergreen & Oak trees--a good winter storm starting.
12/29/2015 7:00 AM 1.09 M M 3.0 M Combination of rain, sleet, and snow fell most of day light hours yesterday. Snow on the ground is really frozen sleet that has accumulated. Took measurements of snow from front yard. Temps now in mid thirties with good wind from West and overcast dark AM. River rising at Des Plaines 12.22 ft foretasted to crest below flood stage of 15ft on Wed AM.
12/30/2015 6:45 AM T T M 2.0 M A few flakes in air at time of OB (6:45am). Late recording because of computer access. At 8:30am a light snow has been falling since 7:00am. Temp at OB time high twenties, light wind from West, and overcast. River at Des Plaines is at 12.49 with a revised lower flood forecast of river cresting in next 4 hours at 12.7ft significantly below flood stage of 15ft. Yards holding lots of moisture in the form of ice and snow.
12/31/2015 7:30 AM 0.10 1.0 M 2.0 M Gauge holds all the moisture from yesterdays AM snowfall. It started just after previous days measurement 7:00am and ended around 10:30. We now have 1 inch of snow covering 1 inch of ice in the backyard. River at Des Plaines is 12.24 slightly down with no flood forecast being issued. Temps in middle twenties with slight West wind moving evergreen branches.
1/1/2016 8:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M 2.0 M Temps in low twenties and overcast with good wind from west. Backyard holding 1 inch of ice and 1 inch of snow. Happy New Year.
1/2/2016 7:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M 1.5 M Temps in low twenties, clear skis, with mild wind from West. A crisp clear and wonderful morning. River at DP is slowly dropping, now at 11.35ft. We have 1 inch of ice topped by 1/2 inch of snow in the backyard. Maybe less ice in areas that drain better during the sleet/snow storm of last week. Up at 5:00am to drive Grand kids to O'Hare for flights back to schools--nice two week visit.
1/3/2016 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M 1.5 M Late recording of Sunday observations. Overcast with temps in mid twenties and modest wind from NW. Backyard has 1 inch of ice covered by 1/2 inch of snow.
1/4/2016 7:05 AM 0.00 0.0 M 1.5 M Temps in mid twenties, mostly clear over PR with a slight north wind moving evergreen branches. River at Des Plaines 10.73 and dropping. 1 inch of ice and 1/2 inch of snow in backyard.
1/5/2016 7:05 AM T M M 1.5 M Few flakes caught in gauge from off & on snow in air during the day--not enough to measure. This am temps in high teen, clear skies over PR with some wind from South. A nice crisp AM. River at 10.49 ft at DP; slowly dropping.
1/6/2016 8:05 AM 0.00 0.0 M 1.5 M Temps low twenties, light wind from South, and light spotty cloud cover. River at DP slowly dropping now at 10.2ft. A little melting of ice and snow in areas exposed to direct sun.
1/7/2016 7:45 AM 0.00 0.0 M 1.5 M Temps in middle thirties, overcast, with modest wind from SE. River at DP slowly dropping now at 9.96ft. Yesterday and last night warm temps causing ice/snow on ground to turn into combined slush/snow cap. Not a major change in ground cover.
1/8/2016 7:00 AM 0.01 M M 1.0 M Yesterday started the early spring melt. What's on the ground this AM is slush; ice is now water topped by some snow. Temps high thirties, slight wind from East with heavy overcast and a few drops of rain falling. River at DP holding at 9.82ft.
1/9/2016 7:05 AM 0.19 0.0 M T M Yesterday with temps in forties combined with rain dissipated most of the ice and snow. This AM Temps in middle thirties, overcast with slight wind from West. River at DP rose 1/2 foot to 10.42ft.
1/10/2016 6:15 AM 0.34 1.1 M 1.0 M Winter mix of rain then snow beginning around 2:00pm then cold moved in. This AM temps in middle teens, overcast with strong wind from NW. River up at DP 10.93ft. Snow accumulation report latter.
1/11/2016 7:50 AM T T M 1.0 M A trace of flakes in the gauge. Very, Very Cold this AM with temps slight below zero, clear skies over PR with a few clouds in East, and modest wind from West. Backyard holding Ice below snow cover. River at DP dropping to 10.66ft.
1/12/2016 8:30 AM 0.11 2.3 M 3.0 M Snow early evening with accumulation. This AM temps in middle single digits, sunny with clear skies over PR, and strong/strong winds from NW blowing snow. Very light dry snowfall. Took multiple snow measurements average total of 3.0 inches.
1/13/2016 7:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M 3.0 M Late reporting of observations at 7:30. Temps in low single digits, very cold night. Sunny early AM with few high clouds over PR and heavy overcast moving in from SW. Light winds from SW.
1/14/2016 8:30 AM 0.01 T M 2.5 M A few flakes of snow in the air yesterday. Still cold but warmer this am with temps in the sow thirties, overcast with slight wind from South.
1/15/2016 8:15 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.5 M Mild seasonal temps in low forties, overcast, with slight wind from SW. Heavy snow melt yesterday with 50% of yard free of snow. River at DP at 10 feet with free ice flowing.
1/16/2016 8:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.5 M Temps in middle twenties, mostly clear over PR with some clouds in East, and some wind from NW. Snow cover again reduced yesterday with 80% of yard free of snow.
1/17/2016 6:45 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.5 M Temps dropping all night currently low single digits. A few clouds in the air with a strong NW wind. Yesterday was a sunny day with typical day time winter temps. Snow cover only in protected areas of backyard.
1/18/2016 7:15 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.5 M Mostly clear skies over PR with very cold temps in negative single digit range last night. Strong winds from NW with gusts that blow off yard covers. Snow cover remains in only protected areas of both front and back yards. (80% of area free of snow)
1/19/2016 8:45 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.5 M Sunny; but temps around zero with slight warming with wind switching from N to WSW in last hour. A few clouds in the East. Slight snow cover in protected areas of front and backyards. Floating ice on the river caused 1.5 ft measurement rise in river level at DP. (A small ice dam effect??)
1/20/2016 6:50 AM 0.04 0.4 M 0.5 M Few flakes of gently falling snow in air at time of OB. Temp middle teens, overcast and no wind. River gauge at Dis Plaines appears to be affected by the floating ice. Major swings in reading in last 48 hours now at 11.64.
1/21/2016 6:45 AM T T M 0.5 M Trace of snow in gauge; falling in yesterday AM after OB. Temps in mid teens with very, very slight wind from West, and broken cloud cover. Grass tops showing through snow. River gauge at DP records a drop of one foot in river level (Ice blockage over??).
1/22/2016 6:05 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.5 M Temp in middle twenties, overcast with a good wind from North. Nice day yesterday, snow on ground receding in areas open to sun and wind. (15% free of snow cover)
1/23/2016 7:20 AM 0.03 0.3 M 0.5 M Very light lake effect snow yesterday AM. Temps in middle twenties, mostly cloudy, with slight North wind.
1/24/2016 6:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.5 M Temps in mid twenties, some wind from SW with patchy cloud cover. Yesterday some snow melt when strong sun broke through clouds.
1/25/2016 7:08 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.5 M Temps in high twenties, slight wind from South, with slight haze and overcast skies. Yesterday sun breaking through cloud cover caused melting; resulting in 10% of backyard being free of snow.
1/26/2016 8:35 AM 0.09 0.0 M T M Overnight rain frozen in gauge. This Am temps in low thirties, overcast with a good wind moving evergreen trees and at times very strong gusts. Yesterdays mild temps & rain caused snow to melt with only snow piles remaining. 95% of yard free of any snow cover.
1/27/2016 7:45 AM T T M T M A really few drifting snowflakes in the air at time of OB. Middle twenties, overcast with some wind from SW. The dark days at the end of January.
1/28/2016 7:08 AM 0.00 0.0 M T M Temps in low thirties, strong wind moving evergreen trees, and mostly clear skies with a few clouds. Brilliant display of Venus just to the SE of the Moon this AM. Nice!
1/29/2016 7:00 AM T 0.0 M T M Few flakes of snow in air yesterday; nothing on the ground. Low twenties, clear skies with very slight wind from North. Few snow piles still exist in Front yard.
1/30/2016 7:08 AM 0.00 0.0 M T M Temps in mid thirties, clear skies over PR with clouds both in East and West. Some wind from SW. Late January melt of snow continues with a mild late January forecast.
1/31/2016 8:25 AM T 0.0 M T M Few drops of rain this AM in last hour. Early Spring temps in mid forties, overcast with slight wind from South. 100% of backyard free of snow and ice. A few snow piles remain in front yard.
2/1/2016 7:15 AM 0.03 0.0 M T M Light rain yesterday early afternoon. Temps today in low thirties, mostly cloudy with light wind from SW. Frost on rooftops and deck. Trace of snow from melting snow piles.
2/2/2016 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M T M Temp mid thirties, overcast with some wind from East. Yesterday an early spring with mild temps and some sun for most of day only a few snow piles remain. Groundhog day with Woodstock Willie prediction of no shadow an early spring.
2/3/2016 7:15 AM 0.51 M M M M Thunder & lighting storm yesterday afternoon with rain going into evening hours. Today temps in mid thirties, party cloudy with strong winds from SW moving evergreen and oak trees. River at Des Plaines projected to rise to early flood stage of 14.1 ft. now at 12.79. No standing water in backyard.
2/4/2016 5:45 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Temp in low twenties, some wind from West, with mostly cloudy skies. River at Des Plaines crested yesterday at 12.8 ft and now at 12.4 ft. A drop or two of moisture in gauge today which I attribute to condensation.
2/5/2016 7:10 AM T T M T M Trace of snow; just a few flakes. Temps mid twenties, overcast with slight wind from NW. River at Des Plaines crested and now down to 11.5 ft.
2/6/2016 8:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Temps in middle twenties, clear sunny skies over PR, with some wind from SW. A nice Feb crisp sunny morning with seasonal temps.
2/7/2016 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M Temps in high thirties, mostly cloudy with high clouds moving on a good SW wind. It's a seasonable mild super bowl Sunday.
2/8/2016 8:25 AM 0.02 0.3 0.02 0.5 M Few flakes of snow in air at time of OB. This AM temps in low thirties, overcast with some West wind moving evergreen branches.
2/9/2016 7:45 AM 0.10 1.3 M 1.5 M Few flakes of falling snow at time of OB, no drifting. Temps in mid teens, overcast with a good wind from NW moving evergreen trees.
2/10/2016 7:00 AM 0.01 T M 1.0 M Gauge caught snow with a trace remaining from early evening blowing snow fall. Only a trace remaining on snowboard and earlier shoveled driveway. Temp now high single digits with very slight wind from NW and clear sunny skies over PR.
2/11/2016 7:45 AM 0.00 0.0 M 1.0 M Temps in middle single digits, light winds from N, with mostly clear skies over PR. A very crisp cold Feb AM.
2/12/2016 7:15 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.5 M Temps high teens, overcast with a good NW wind moving evergreen trees. Sunny cold day yesterday caused shrinkage of snow cover to range from .3 to .5 inches.
2/13/2016 8:15 AM T T M 0.5 M Few flake yesterday AM. Today very cold with temps in low single digits, clear sunny skies over PR, with very slight wind from NW.
2/14/2016 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.5 M Mostly cloudy with temps in middle teens and some wind moving evergreen branches.
2/15/2016 7:15 AM 0.11 1.6 0.12 2.0 M Temps in high teens low twenties, overcast with slight wind from South. Very light snow plastered against the West side of the gauge. Dept of snow in front yard in excess of two inches more like 2.5 to 3.0.
2/16/2016 7:25 AM 0.01 T M 1.5 M Few flakes of snow caught in gauge-not measurable on SB. This AM temps in middle twenties, overcast with slight wind from NE.
2/17/2016 7:15 AM 0.06 0.5 M 1.5 M Light snow squalls in late afternoon and early evening; some winter mix with snow. Temps in mid twenties, mostly clear sunny skies over PR with slight wind from NW moving evergreen branches. Some ice on bottom of snow pack.
2/18/2016 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M 1.0 M Strong sun with warming temps yesterday caused snow melting to clear grass in open areas. Shaded areas holding .5 to 1.0 inches of snow. This am temps in middle twenties, high thin cloud cover over PR, with very little wind from SE moving evergreen branches.
2/19/2016 7:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M T M Snow pack gone with the exception of a few shoveled piles & ice from previous storms. Today temps in high forties, very strong winds from South shaking evergreen & Oak trees. Mostly sunny with fast moving high puffy white clouds over PR.
2/20/2016 7:10 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M Yesterday seasonally warm temp. combined with extremely strong winds and constant gusts bending evergreen trees melted all the snow pack. This am temps in mid to high forties, clear sunny skies over PR with strong winds moving evergreen trees.
2/21/2016 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M A really special winter February day yesterday; with temps in high fifties/low sixties and sunny clear skies. Picked up branches on yard and roof from prior days windstorm. This am temp in mid thirties, mostly cloudy with some wind moving evergreen branches.
2/22/2016 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M Temp in low thirties, calm winds with mostly cloudy skies. With no wind a nice end of February morning.
2/23/2016 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M Temp in low thirties, light frost overnight, broken clouds with calm winds. Strong sun shine trying to break through cloud cover.
2/24/2016 7:35 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M This am temps in mid thirties, overcast with very strong winds from NE moving both evergreen and Oak trees. Typical weather prior to a winter storm.
2/25/2016 6:30 AM 0.07 0.3 M 0.5 M At time of OB few flakes of snow in the air. Temps in low thirties, overcast, with good NW wind moving evergreen trees. Snowfall on the driveway melted without any accumulation. Snow on the yard accumulated without covering the tops of the grass.
2/26/2016 6:45 AM T T M T M A few flakes of snow observed yesterday at 6:30am; nothing in gauge this AM. Today temps in mid twenties, some high white clouds, with a very very slight wind from NW. Only a trace of snow remaining on ground in protected areas.
2/27/2016 6:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M Temps in high twenties, few clouds with clear skies over PR, and some wind from SW. Forecast is for it too be sunny and seasonally warm in middle fifties with some good wind.
2/28/2016 6:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M At time of OB temps in mid forties, a few high drifting clouds with a good wind from SW. Yesterday high temps in fifties today projected to be in the sixties.
2/29/2016 7:45 AM 0.04 0.0 M 0.0 M Light rain yesterday evening. This am temps in mid thirties, clear sunny skies, with strong winds from SW moving evergreen and Oak trees. A nice end of winter morning?
3/1/2016 7:35 AM 0.04 0.2 M 0.2 M Overnight a mix of rain, sleet, and dusting of snow. Not snowing at time of OB with forecast of more snow this AM. No accumulation of snow or ice on driveway. Temp high twenties, overcast, with some wind from East.
3/2/2016 7:10 AM 0.09 1.0 M 1.0 M Midday snow storm from noon till 2:00pm yesterday. An informed estimate is that we had approximately 1 inch of snow fall with very heavy winds blowing snow off snowboard and any open area. Visibility down to less then 1 block. My estimate is based upon being able to see the top of the grass in my lawn that I cut very short. This am temps in mid teens, sunny and clear skies, with very little wind from NW.
3/3/2016 7:05 AM 0.05 0.6 M 1.5 M Overnight snow. A new very light genital snowfall began just at 7:00am. Temps now high twenties, heavy overcast with a very light wind from SE. Yesterday a snow melt from strong March sun in open areas.
3/4/2016 6:45 AM 0.01 T M 1.0 M A trace of snow from yesterday AM's dusting. About 20% of yard in open areas is bare ground with remainder holding .5 to 1 inch of snow pack. This AM temps in low twenties, clear sunny skies and very slight wind from NW.
3/5/2016 6:45 AM 0.06 0.5 M 1.0 M Snow pack melting during the day. Then after 9:00pm light snow fall of 1/2 inch. This AM temps hovering around the freezing mark with slight wind from SW and overcast skies.
3/6/2016 6:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M T M Temps in mid thirties, mostly cloudy with wind moving evergreen branches and tree tops. Forecast to be in the fifties today. Only few snow piles remaining in protected areas.
3/7/2016 6:45 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M A warming spell to begin the week with temps in mid forties, a few high clouds, and some wind from SW. River at Des Plaines holding at a steady 9.0 feet. A Wet few days in forecast for this week. Snow piles all gone.
3/8/2016 7:45 AM T 0.0 M 0.0 M A trace of rain wetting the pavement yesterday mid morning yesterday. Today temps in high fifties, overcast with a good wind from SW. Forecast today is for temps to reach mid sixties early spring?
3/9/2016 7:05 AM 0.15 M M M M Overnight rain--no rain at time of OB. Temps this am in high fifties, overcast with some wind from SW.
3/10/2016 7:07 AM T M M M M A few drops on the sidewalk early afternoon, gauge is empty. This AM temps in mid forties, overcast and no wind observed.
3/11/2016 7:45 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Temps in middle thirties, a few thin high white clouds over PR with calm winds. Early in the am a frost on the roof tops and heavy dew on the ground.
3/12/2016 6:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Dew on deck. Temp in mid thirties with overcast skies and calm winds.
3/13/2016 7:04 AM 0.05 M M M M Light rain at time of ob 7:04CDT, temps in mid forties, overcast/foggy with some wind from NE.
3/14/2016 7:30 AM 0.71 M M M M Light rain all day yesterday. Not raining at time of OB 7:30CDT. This AM temps in mid forties, overcast with some wind from NW.
3/15/2016 7:30 AM 0.03 M M M M Temps in high forties, overcast with some wind from East.
3/16/2016 7:09 AM 0.19 M M M M Major Thunder and lighting storm came through PR starting around 10:15 for about one hour; but not much rain and no hail. This am light rain falling at time of obs. Temps in high forties, overcast with very strong winds and stronger gusts from SW. Evergreen and Oak trees moving significantly. River at Des Plaines at 10.9 feet up one foot.
3/17/2016 8:08 AM 0.02 M M M M Sunny yesterday but we did have intermediate rain in early AM and then off on in early evening hours. This AM sunny, very few clouds with a good wind from West moving evergreen branches and trees. Dead branches in yard from yesterdays extreme gusty wind conditions.
3/18/2016 8:03 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Crisp early spring AM with temps in low thirties, mostly clear and sunny with light wind moving evergreen branches in yard.
3/19/2016 7:13 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Overcast temps in middle thirties and slight wind from NW.
3/20/2016 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Temps high twenties/low thirties no precipitation, few clouds with some wind from North on a cold front.
3/21/2016 7:13 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Clear skies over PR with temps in low thirties and calm to very slight wind from NW. Expect strong spring sun will warm up the air.
3/22/2016 7:05 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Temps in low forties, wind moving evergreen branches with thin cloud overcast. Yesterday temps hit sixties a nice early spring day. Buds on the Oak trees.
3/23/2016 6:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Temps in middle thirties and very windy with dark rain clouds moving from NE. Oak trees with heavy leaf buds moving in the wind.
3/24/2016 7:05 AM 0.21 M M M M Light Rain at time of OB 7:05. Temp in high thirties, overcast with a good wind from North. A wet cold spring day.
3/25/2016 7:00 AM 0.98 T M 0.0 M Precipitation in gauge frozen this AM with temps in low thirties overcast with slight wind from North. Yesterday rain off on all day with late evening snowfall of large wet drifting flakes melting as they hit the ground. Snowboard has only accumulation of frozen ice on it. River at Des Plaines up one foot to 11.2ft.
3/26/2016 7:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Light frost on rooftops temps now in low thirties a few clouds mostly sunny with a light wind from South. Yesterday used lawnmower to pick up winter dead grass and twigs.
3/27/2016 6:50 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Temps in low forties, some clouds and slight wind from South. Happy Easter.
3/28/2016 5:45 AM 0.33 M M M M Early report! Rain late afternoon Easter Sunday. This AM temps in low forties, overcast with some wind from NW.
3/29/2016 7:15 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Overnight frost on rooftops and lawn. Temps in middle thirties, clears skies, bright sun and calm winds.
3/30/2016 6:50 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Temps in mid forties, overcast with dark rain clouds and slight wind from SE. Expect rain today.
3/31/2016 7:50 AM 0.17 M M M M Not raining at time of ob. Rain yesterday late afternoon (5:00). At times a driving rain from South. This am temps in low sixties, heavy rain holding clouds with a good wind from SW. River at Des Plaines at 10.8 ft. Lawn is a carpet of green.
4/1/2016 7:00 AM 0.42 M M M M Two day rainfall total of .59 at this location. Majority of rain fell yesterday morning. This AM temps in low forties, overcast with rain clouds and calm winds. River at Des Plaines up 6 inches to 11.48ft.
4/2/2016 7:15 AM 0.08 M M M M A few Light periods of rain during day yesterday. Today temps in low thirties, some clouds with good wind from West.
4/3/2016 7:00 AM 0.09 T M 0.0 M Yesterday awesome strong winds Northwest along with bands of snow showers at various time caused white out conditions as heavy snow fell in a near horizontal way across the yard. Before it melted I estimated that we had .5 of inch of snow. By end of day all the snow had melted in the yard. All the precip in gauge was frozen this am with temp in low thirties, overcast and some wind now from south West.
4/4/2016 7:45 AM T M M M M A wet deck and drops in gauge. Temp now mid thirties, overcast with strong North wind moving oak and evergreen trees. Yesterday some sun with low seventies temp with cold North wind moving in at night fall.
4/5/2016 7:10 AM T T M 0.0 M A trace of snow from a Cold blustery day. This am temps in high twenties, clear calm skies over PR with a strong spring sun rising.
4/6/2016 8:05 AM 0.19 M M M M Late report 8:05am. Light rain at time of ob. Light rain yesterday early evening and then strong rain during early am hours. Some standing water in yard. This am temps in mid forties, overcast with some wind from SW.
4/7/2016 7:05 AM 0.20 M M M M Winter like conditions; temps in mid thirties, overcast with dark rain/snow clouds moving over on a good NW wind.
4/8/2016 7:43 AM 0.03 M M M M Yesterday winter mix of rain/snow/grapple around noon no accumulation. This am deck wet with a few drops overcast with temps in mid thirties and no wind.
4/9/2016 7:20 AM 0.11 0.8 M 1.0 M Rain/snow early evening with accumulation on lawn; but not on street or driveway. This am temps in mid twenties, clear strong sunny skies with some wind from North moving Evergreen trees.
4/10/2016 7:00 AM 0.02 M M M M Early am light rain & frozen grapple fell; gauge frozen. Temps now middle thirties, overcast with a good wind from South.
4/11/2016 7:09 AM 0.08 M M M M Light rain most of day; no sun. This am temps in mid forties, mostly cloudy with some wind from West.
4/12/2016 7:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Mostly clear skies with slight wind from North, sunny, with tmps the in mid thirties. Cubs win opener.
4/13/2016 7:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M A few clouds with sun, temps in middle thirties, and slight wind from West.
4/14/2016 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Temp in low forties, calm winds and clear skies over PR with strong spring sun rising.
4/15/2016 7:20 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Sunny mid forties, clear cloudless over PR with slight wind from East moving evergreen branches. Yard cleanup yesterday with more planned for today.
4/16/2016 7:15 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Sunny clear skies, temps in mid forties, and very slight wind from North. Trees are budding, grass is growing green and will need cutting in next couple of days.
4/17/2016 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Temp mid forties, clear skies over PR with strong early sun, and calm winds. Yesterday a perfect Saturday for yard work.
4/18/2016 6:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Temps in low fifties with Clear skies, sunny, and calm winds. Yesterday awesome day with temps reaching high seventies with strong spring sun. Major yard work with clean up and mulching on the west side of house. Cut the grass at normal setting for the first time. Robins busy working to build their nests.
4/19/2016 6:10 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Awesome day with temps in low Eighty. Today temps in high forties, clear skies with wind from North moving evergreen trees. Buds on Oak tree beginning to leaf out.
4/20/2016 6:35 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M No rain! Temps high fifties, a few high wisp white clouds, and some wind off the Lake.
4/21/2016 7:05 AM 0.44 M M M M Much needed overnight rain beginning in early evening hours. This am temps in middle fifties, no sun misty like conditions with very very slight wind from SW. Expect a rainy day!
4/22/2016 7:50 AM T M M M M Temps in mid forties, overcast with strong north wind. Rain stay South of my location.
4/23/2016 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Crisp early morning with temps in low forties, heavy dew on grass, mostly sunny with few clouds in North & East sections of PR, and slight wind from North.
4/24/2016 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Temps low forties, slight wind from South with mostly clear skies and sunny with a few high wispy clouds.
4/25/2016 6:05 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Temps in high fifties, some clouds with more moving in on mild South wind.
4/26/2016 7:00 AM 0.06 M M M M Rain went North of PR; a good lightning show. This AM temps in mid forties, overcast with some NE wind.
4/27/2016 6:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Temp low forties and overcast with good wind from NE. A raw spring day.
4/28/2016 7:15 AM 1.20 M M M M Night rainfall. Temps now mid forties, overcast, with a strong wind from NE. A raw spring morning. No pooling of water in yard. River at Des Plaines 10.5ft.
4/29/2016 5:45 AM 0.03 M M M M Temps low forties, overcast with a mild North wind. Another raw spring morning.
4/30/2016 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M manual record; network issue. Cold raw day friday; Temps in mid forties this am, overcast with a good wind from East.
5/1/2016 6:30 AM 0.54 M M M M Temps mid forties, cold raw/misty,overcast with good wind from NE.
5/2/2016 6:35 AM 0.48 M M M M At time of OB clear blue skies with strong sun over PR. Temps in middle forties with some wind from North. A late evening thunder storm with strong rains and lighting desplay.
5/3/2016 6:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Temps in low forties, some dew on grass, mostly sunny with patchy clouds moving in with light West wind.
5/4/2016 6:45 AM 0.35 M M M M Temps in mid forties, mostly sunny with high puffy white clouds, and strong wind from N. moving tree tops. River at Des Plaines up at 11.74ft.
5/5/2016 6:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M A nice morning with temps in low forties, clear skies, strong warming sun, and some wind from North moving tree tops.
5/6/2016 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M No rain! Temps in low fifties, very light winds from SW, mostly sunny with very high thin clouds.
5/7/2016 6:45 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Temps in low sixties, overcast with low dark rain clounds, some wind from SW. Rain is coming you can smell it in the air.
5/8/2016 6:00 AM 0.07 M M M M Temps in low forties, clear and sunny over PR with calm winds. Rain from yesterday AM just after measurements.
5/9/2016 6:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Temps in mid fifties, overcast with some wind drom SE moving tree tops. Rain is coming.
5/10/2016 7:10 AM 1.20 M M M M At 7:10 break in rainfall with only misty few drops falling. After break more rain expected, from 5:30 to 7:05 a steady rain. Temps now mid fifties, overcast with good wind from East. River at DP 10.39 as storm moves North expect river to rise from upstream water shed.
5/11/2016 7:00 AM 0.50 M M M M Dense fog, 1/2 mile visability, with temps in low fifties, no wind and heavy dew. River at DP at 12.35 and holding. Two day rainfall of 1.70.
5/12/2016 6:45 AM 0.59 M M M M Temp in low sixties, overcast and misty with light wind from South. River at DP 12.48 ft and holding. Ground saturated from last three days of rain. Total of 2.29 inches.
5/13/2016 7:00 AM 0.02 M M M M Sunny clear skies over PR with temps in low fifties and some wind from West. River at DP trending down at just over 12ft.
5/14/2016 7:08 AM 0.77 M M M M Rain yesterday at 5:30pm. This AM it's cold low forties, overcast with a good wind from NW. River at DP 12.85. Seven day rainfall at this site 3.15 inches.
5/15/2016 6:20 AM 0.01 0.0 M M M Sunny with temps in mid thirties, a very few high white clouds moving from West with mostly calm winds. A very cold but nice early spring AM. Rier at DP at 12.28 sloping downward.
5/16/2016 7:10 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Sunny temps in low fifties with strong winds from SW and mostly clear skies over PR.
5/17/2016 6:10 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Temps low fifties, overcast with low dark clouds and calm winds no tree branches moving. Rain expect within next two hours.
5/18/2016 6:15 AM 0.02 M M M M Crisp AM with temps in low forties, clouds N & E clear skies south, and light wind from North.
5/19/2016 6:05 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Cool with temps in low forties, light dew with calm winds and sunny clear skies over PR.
5/20/2016 6:10 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Temps in high forties, calm winds and sunny with a thin overcast of clouds. Beginning of a nice day.
5/21/2016 7:35 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Temps in middle fifties, sunny with a few high thin clouds, and slight wind from North. A nice day.
5/22/2016 6:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M A very nice day. Today temps in mid fifties, sunny with a few clouds and some wind from West.
5/23/2016 6:20 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Crisp AM with temps in low fifties. Sunny with clear skies and very slight wind from South. View Mars all night from Sun set till Sun rise. Annual yard planting about 75% done.
5/24/2016 6:15 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Dry need rain! Temps in middle sixties, sunny with high thin white clouds, and slight wind from SW. River at Des Plaines within banks at 9.25 drifting lower each day.
5/25/2016 6:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Sunny & Hot yesterday! This AM temps in mid sixties, sunny & clear skies over PR, with some wind from South.
5/26/2016 6:00 AM 0.70 M M M M Off and on soaking rain between 6:00pm and 11:00pm approx. This am temps in high sixties, sunny with some thin high white clouds and some wind from SW.
5/27/2016 6:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Late report entry issues! At 6:30 no rain, temps in high sixties, sunny with a few high white clouds, and some wind from South slightly moving tree tops.
5/28/2016 6:40 AM 0.25 M M M M Temps in low seventies, overcast with strong wind from south.
5/29/2016 5:45 AM 0.03 M M M M This am temps in mid sixties, clear skies over PR with Sunny skies and some wind from South.
5/30/2016 6:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Sunny clear skies over PR, temps in mid sixties, with some wind from West. Memorial Day honors today. For Service: To You who served and returned... We thank You. To those who still serve..... You are in our prayers. To the Gallant Ones who served but did not return......... We are eternally grateful. Bless 'em all.......... Bless you all............. Bless us all GOD BLESS AMERICA
5/31/2016 6:10 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Late report! Input issues. Report from manual record. Temps in mid sixties, cloudy and slight wind from East.
6/1/2016 6:10 AM 0.77 M M M M Not raining at time of OB. Temps in mid sixties, heavy overcast with rain clouds, and slight wind from NW. Late afternoon rain .57 in gauge with rainfall overnight .20. May rainfall at this location 5.53.
6/2/2016 6:10 AM 0.19 M M M M Prec. from yesterday rainfall just after 6:15am observation. (Storm total for 2 days .96) This am sunny & cool with temps in low sixties, slight wind from West, and clear skies with a few high thin white clouds.
6/3/2016 6:15 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Sunny and cool with temp in high fifties low sixties, heavy dew, with clear skies over PR, and no wind. A perfect morning.
6/4/2016 8:15 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Late report. Mostly cloudy almost a thin overcast with temps in high sixties and some wind from South. Rain is on the way.
6/5/2016 6:05 AM 0.30 M M M M Rained yesterday afternoon and then again in the early am hours. Today temps in low sixities, clear and sunny over PR, few clouds in North and East, with some wind from West.
6/6/2016 6:07 AM 0.02 M M M M Temp in low sixties, clear skies, sunny with some wind from SW. Around 1800 hours some mostiure fell on the North front that came down. Heavy dew in the AM.
6/7/2016 6:10 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Cool early summer morning. Temps in mid fifties, clear skies over PR with few clouds in East, and a good wind from North.
6/8/2016 5:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M A cool AM with temps in low fifties, clear skies with some wind from NW.
6/9/2016 5:45 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Cool with temps in mid fifties, 80-90% cloud cover with some from SE.
6/10/2016 6:30 AM 0.68 M M M M Thin overcast with sun breaking through. Temps now mid sixties, high humidity, and slight South wind. Precip of .23 around noon yesterday and then .45 of precip around 1:00 AM with much lighting and thunder; but not a lot of wind.
6/13/2016 6:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Cool mid fifties, sunny with a few high thin wispy white clouds and no wind.
6/14/2016 6:00 AM T M M M M A few drops fell mid day yesterday. This AM temps in mid sixties, mostly cloudy, with some North wind.
6/15/2016 6:00 AM 0.33 M M M M Not raining at 6:00am; but overcast with temps in high sixties and very slight wind from SW brining high humidity. Perfect rain to finish the ferterlizer I laid down yesterday.
6/16/2016 5:45 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Hot and humid yesterday. This AM temps in low seventies, clear skies and some wind from West.
6/17/2016 5:45 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Temps in low sixties, sunny and clear, with some wind from North. A nice morning. Last day of Rad treatments!!!
6/18/2016 6:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Temps in low sixties, a thin overcast with sun breaking through, and slight wind from West.
6/19/2016 6:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Temp mid sixties, clear skies over PR, with calm winds.
6/20/2016 6:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Sunny temps in high seventies, mostly clear skies with few high thin white clouds, and very strong winds from SW. Grass and flowers in good shape but need some rain.
6/21/2016 6:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M No rain at this location; squal went 1 mile south of us. This Am temps in mid sixities, strong sun with clear skies over PR, and a light wind from NW. Yesterday very hot with temps in low ninties.
6/22/2016 6:30 AM 0.02 M M M M Late report data entry issues. At 6:30 am temps in high sixties/low seventies, heavy overcast with good winds from SW. Overnight sprinkles in early AM; by 6:30 pavements dry.
6/23/2016 6:15 AM 1.70 M M M M Very heavy rain from 2015 to 2105 hours that depositied the majority of the rain. This AM temps in mid sixties, overcast with slight fox, and very slight wind from NW.
6/24/2016 7:00 AM 0.01 M M M M Yesterday AM light mist. Today temps in mid sixties with sunny clear skies and some wind from NE. Rain has greened up grass nicely.
6/25/2016 7:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Temp in low seventies, sunny/clear skies with some wind from South.
7/11/2016 7:50 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Temps in mid seventies, partly cloudy, with some wind from South.
7/12/2016 8:15 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Temps mid/high seventies now, hot yesterday in nineties with good South wind sending golf moisture to Chicago. Expect rain today.
7/13/2016 6:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Heavy dew (even a trace in gauge); but no rain observed. Hot day yesterday with A/C on until COMED messaged PEAK Day alert. This AM temps in low seventies, slight wind from South, and rain expected today.
7/14/2016 6:30 AM 0.07 M M M M Strong late afternoon storm missed us going South of us, plenty of thunder and lighting heard and saw. Very hot and muggy yesterday A/C on most of afternoon. This AM temps in high sixties, much lower humidity, and few high clouds, with a good wind from West. A very nice morning.
7/15/2016 7:15 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Temps in mid sixties, mostly sunny over PR with some wind from NW. Lack of significant rainfall is causing lawn to go dry out in location subject to heavy sun shine.
7/16/2016 7:30 AM 0.10 M M M M A surprise light rainfall yesterday afternoon that provided much needed moisture to yard. This AM a very confortable morning with temps in low sixties, light wind from North and sunny clear skies over PR.
7/17/2016 6:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Temps in mid sixties, overcast with some wind from SE. Feels and looks like rain could be comming.
7/18/2016 7:15 AM 0.25 M M M M Two storms yesterday one around around 8:30am for 30 minutes collected .24 of moisture with second one overnight with a trace amount. This AM temps in low seventies, mostly cloudy with some wind from West.
7/19/2016 5:45 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Temps in high sixties/low seventies with clear skies over PR and calm winds.
7/20/2016 6:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Temps in low seventies, mostly clear skies with a few high thin white clouds and very slight south wind.
7/21/2016 7:05 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Temps in mid seventies, high humidity, few clouds, and a little wind from South. A/C on yesterday afternoon and expect it will used even more today.
7/22/2016 5:45 AM 1.25 M M M M Trace of rain midday then a heavy storm starting around 9:00pm lasting for about 35 minutes droping more then 1.10 inches. Light drizzle then continued into the latter hours of the evening. This AM temps in low seventies, mostly cloudy, and very slight wind from West with very high humidity. A/C running all day yesterday and expect the same for today.
7/23/2016 5:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Temps in high seventies, low black clouds moving over on slight West wind. Hot and Hummid. A little dew collected in gauge.
7/24/2016 6:30 AM 1.92 M M M M Two major storms yesterday first late afternoon dropped .58 inches of rain in 20 minutes and the second one started around 9:45 and dropped 1.10 inches of heavy rain in 25 minutes. It continued to rain for storm total of 1.34 inches. This Am temps in low seventies, Some clouds with a some wind from South.
7/25/2016 5:45 AM 0.64 M M M M Intense Storm around 6:00pm for 35 minutes with lots of lighting and thunder. At start strong winds blowing sheets of rain. In last 4 days we've had rain in 3 of the days totalling 3.81 inches. This AM temps in middle seventies, some wind from west with clear skies over PR.
7/26/2016 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Heavy Dew this AM with temps in mid seventies, with mostly clear skies and some wind from NW. Start of a pleasent summer day.
7/27/2016 6:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M High sixties, sunny mostly clear over PR with a few high clouds in North, some dew, and no wind.
7/28/2016 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Temps in mid seventies, some wind off lake with dryer air making it more comfortable. Some cloud cover with high white clouds.
7/29/2016 7:40 AM 0.13 M M M M Late report computer issues. This AM at 7:40 temps in low seventies, clouds have moved in and some wind from North providing cooler temps. Modeate Dew on the ground. Yesterday storms gave us some rain; but mostly moved south of us.
7/30/2016 6:30 AM 0.14 M M M M Temp in low seventies, overcast with NE wind moving tree tops. Precip in this week has greened up grass nicely.
7/31/2016 6:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Cool temps in mid sixties, clear skies over PR with a little wind from North. With all the rain in last week the yard has healthy grass and flowers.
8/1/2016 6:07 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M A cool AM with temps in mid sixties, clear skies with very slight wind from North and moderate dew on grass.
8/2/2016 7:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Temps high sixties/low seventies with few high white clouds and some wind. A nice morning.
8/3/2016 8:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Late report: Temps at OB mid seventies, clear skies, strong sun, and no wind. Really nice 1st week of Aug.
8/4/2016 6:45 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Temps in low seventies, clear skies over PR with some wind from SW. No precip again yesterday; but grass remains green from previous weeks rain. A visit from our local skunk yesterday.
8/5/2016 7:30 AM 0.03 M M M M Hot yesterday. Thunder around midnight North of us? This am temps in mid seventies, overcast with some wind moving dark low clouds from West.
8/6/2016 7:15 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Sunny temps in high sixties, clear skies, some wind from North. Start of nice summer day.
8/7/2016 6:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Cool AM with temps in low sixties, sunny clear skies with no wind. Light dew on deck.
8/8/2016 5:45 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M This AM temps in mid seventies, some wind from NE, 805-90% cloud cover with red sky in East.
8/9/2016 8:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Late report. Temps in mid seventies, a few clouds with a little south wind, and strong sun. A hot day today?
8/10/2016 6:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Warmer, sunny, and no rain yesterday. This am temps in mid seventies, mostly clear skies, and calm winds.
8/11/2016 6:05 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Temps in mid seventies, mostly clear skies with slight wind from sw. A hot sunny day forecast. Grass growing brown in spots; needs rain.
8/12/2016 7:10 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Hot & muggy yesterday. This AM temps in high seventy, high humidity, overcast with light wind from East. Rain in forecast?
8/13/2016 6:30 AM 1.34 M M M M Two separate storms first earlier in day (.12) second one at evening meal (1.22) The second one came in two major waves with the hardest rain in the first wave (.87) then a break with rain depositing arnother .35 inches of precip. This am temps in mid seventies, very high hummidity, overcast and some wind from West.
8/14/2016 6:35 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Heavy Dew on grass and in gauge. Temps this am high sixties, clear skies, high humidity, and calm winds. A cool am comparred to previous days.
8/15/2016 6:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Cool this am temps in mid sixties, calm winds with a few high white clouds. With hot weather in last 10 days have let grass grow and cut only at the highest setting.
8/16/2016 5:50 AM 0.05 M M M M Light overnight rain. This AM temps in low seventies, patchy cloud cover with some wind from NW.
8/17/2016 5:50 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Temps in low seventies, high humidity, mostly cloudy with some wind from West.
8/18/2016 7:15 AM 1.87 M M M M Heavy rain ended approx. 6:50am. I estimate we had about 90 minutes of heavy rain during period 5:15 to 6:50. Two waves of the storm with a 30 to 40 minute break. Yard holding some water; but its fast disappating. No street flooding in immediate neighboorhood. Temps low seventies, clouds clearing, some wind from NE.
8/19/2016 6:15 AM 0.23 M M M M Rain around 2300hrs heavy for short period. This Am temps in low sixties, overcast, with some wind from West. Yard is saturated from rains this week. Grass is now all green.
8/22/2016 6:15 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Temps in mid fifties, clear skies, no wind, and heavy dew on the ground. Not a brown area on my lawn.
8/23/2016 7:22 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Temps low sixties, clear skies over PR with some wind from south. Yestereday a perfect day for opening of HS soccer and golf for Hinsdale Central.
8/24/2016 7:20 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M OB at 7:20 no rain; but a few drops did start to fall by 7:25. Temps now low seventies, overcast with rain type clouds blowing in from South on a good wind.
8/25/2016 7:00 AM 0.34 M M M M Two major rain events: First yesterday AM started about 7:25 resulted in .19 inches of precip. The second overnight resulted in .15 inches of precip. This AM temps in low seventies, overcast with high humidity and some wind from South.
8/26/2016 6:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Temps in middle sixties, broken cloud cover with high white clouds, high humidity, heavy dew, and some wind from North.
8/27/2016 8:00 AM 0.85 M M M M Light spitting rain falling at OB time. Rain started around 2330 hrs off and on through night. Ground saturated, yard holding some water. Temps now in low seventies, heavy overcast with some wind from South.
8/28/2016 6:30 AM 0.03 M M M M .03 OB is the light rain falling after recording .85 rainfall of 8/27. This am temp in low seventies, some wind from NE and mostly clear skies over PR.
8/29/2016 6:10 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Temps in low seventies, some wind from North, with a few high thin white clouds and very high humidity.
8/30/2016 7:02 AM 0.70 M M M M A light rain fell yesterday afternoon with a short heavy rain at 6:30AM today. Estimate that more then .5 inch of rain fell in a 30 minute period of time. At time of OB (7:02) we have a very light spitting rain falling. Overcast clearning with temps in low seventies, high humidity and calm winds.
8/31/2016 6:15 AM 0.03 M M M M Precip recorded is from storm of 8/30 that fell between 07:00 and 08:00. Today temps in low seventies, mostly clear over PR (a few high white clouds), heavy Dew, and some wind from North. For this time of year grass is very healthy from the extensive rainfall this month. Acorns are starting to fall.
9/1/2016 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Early fall sleeping weather. Temps in mid sixties, a good wind, low humiditiy, and a few clouds. August had 6.07 inches of prec this year as comparred to 3.12 inches in 2015 at this site.
9/2/2016 6:30 AM 0.02 M M M M A slight wetting of the deck in mid morning yesterday. This am temps in low sixties, broken clouds with slight wind from lake.
9/3/2016 6:45 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Temps high fifties, clear skies, and no wind. Early fall weather?
9/4/2016 5:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Temps in low sixties, clear skies, and some wind from SE. A perfect day yesterday to view grandson Hinsdale Central soccer tournement.
9/5/2016 6:10 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Temps in low sixties, mostly clear skies, with some wind from South.
9/6/2016 7:09 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M A dry weekend with temp this AM in the mid seventies, warm with high humidity and good wind from SW moving evergreen trees.
9/7/2016 7:22 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Hot and humid yestereday. This Am temps in high seventies, mostly cloudy, with a good wind from SW.
9/8/2016 7:30 AM 0.81 M M M M Yesterdays 12:18pm storm totaled .70 inches. Starting at early evening 6:00pm+ with a trace of rain we totaled .11 inches overnight and early this am. Not raining at time of OB. This am temps in low seventies, high humidity, good wind from South, and overcast with possible rain clouds.
9/9/2016 6:20 AM 0.01 M M M M Temps in middle sixties, high humidity, some clouds with calm winds.
9/10/2016 7:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Heavy overcast, temps in mid sixties, good wind from SW, and high humidity.
9/11/2016 6:45 AM 0.02 M M M M Very cool early fall weather with temps in the middle fifties, heavy dew high humidity, and mostly clear skies with few high white clouds on calm winds. Traditional football weather.
9/12/2016 6:45 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Temps mid fifties, clear skies with calm to slight south wind.
9/13/2016 6:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Crisp cool mid sixties, mostly clear skies with a few high thin white clouds, and a mild wind from SW. Accorn havest is very heavy with the second week collecting another 150 pounds from the two oak trees on the property.
9/14/2016 7:00 AM 0.11 M M M M Light rain overnight; started with a trace at 9:15 and continued off and on into the early AM hours. Not raining at time of OB. Temps this AM middle sixties, mostly cloudy (Clearing in last 30 minutes), and some wind from North. Rate of Acorn harvest starting to deminish; but still falling. Cut grass for second time in the week yesterday.
9/15/2016 7:15 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Temps in low sixties, high thin cloud cover, with some wind off Lake. Yesterday a really nice late summer day. Could be a season early decision for the Cubs today.
9/16/2016 6:05 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Temps in mid sixties, overcast with some wind from SE.
9/17/2016 5:45 AM 0.07 M M M M Eary report: Temps this am in mid/high sixties, overcast with some wind from SW.



Start Date End Date & Time Duration in Days Precipitation Snow Depth Snow Depth SWE Notes
9/24/2015 10/04/2015 6:30 AM 11 0.40 0.0 M Rained on Oct 3rd on trip back to PR from Vacation in Otter Lake, Mi.
10/5/2015 10/06/2015 9:05 AM 2 0.00 M M Internet and phone service out of commission for 36 hours from Sunday at 7:30am till 8:00pm on Monday. At&T required checking of all polls for five blocks. Three service unit on the call for the final 6 hours.
10/22/2015 10/26/2015 7:10 AM 5 0.44 0.0 0.00 Rained two days during the period being reported. Grouse hunt trip in the UP of Mi. Sunday had frost layer on the ground in the UP.
11/7/2015 11/08/2015 9:00 AM 2 0.00 0.0 0.00 Early AM light frost--roof tops are all white. Light dew on gauge with overnight temps going down to high twenties for brief period. At ob time temps in mid thirties with clear skies and strong sun and no wind. Great oak tree has finished dropping all its leaves. One day trip to visit Curtis.
6/11/2016 6/12/2016 7:00 AM 2 0.00 M M Hot and humid on 10th and 11th. This AM a nice cool mid sixties with a clear skie and good wind from NE.
6/26/2016 7/10/2016 6:30 AM 15 2.19 M M Back from 2 wk vac. up at the cabin by the lake in the wood Saturday night. Emptied gauge prior to church and recorded. Understand that we had one day of very heavy rain in our location during vac. period.
8/20/2016 8/21/2016 7:00 AM 2 0.60 M M Overnight in Milwaukee. Short Heavy rain in PR on Saturday AM deposited .58 inch. Some spitting rain on late Saturday afternoo.
9/18/2016 9/30/2016 9:30 PM 13 1.79 0.0 0.00 Gauge empted when we returned from vacation at 9:30PM. Rain of 9/30 will be included in 2016 water year.



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