Station Overview Station Location
Station Number WA-CH-11 Latitude 47.434385
Station Name Wenatchee 0.6 N Longitude -120.326926
County Chelan Elevation (ft) 705



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 17 0.48 1.47 30 1.47 30 0.00 0 0 6 0 0.0 0 0
Nov 17 1.35 1.95 29 1.95 29 0.00 0 0 13 1 4.0 1 1
Dec 17 1.55 1.03 27 1.03 27 0.00 0 0 5 8 3.1 2 2
Jan 18 1.31 1.63 28 1.63 28 0.00 0 0 17 3 6.6 3 6
Feb 18 0.97 0.45 27 0.45 27 0.00 0 0 4 4 1.7 2 2
March 18 0.63 0.53 31 0.53 31 0.00 0 0 8 1 0.0 0 0
April 18 0.53 1.04 30 1.04 30 0.00 0 0 6 4 0.0 0 0
May 18 0.62 0.73 31 0.73 31 0.00 0 0 6 1 0.0 0 0
June 18 0.62 0.26 30 0.26 30 0.00 0 0 4 0 0.0 0 0
July 18 0.33 0.00 30 0.00 30 0.00 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0
Aug 18 0.18 0.00 31 0.00 31 0.00 0 0 0 1 0.0 0 0
Sept 18 0.30 0.01 30 0.01 30 0.00 0 0 1 2 0.0 0 0
Water Year Totals: 8.87" 9.10" 354 days 9.10" 354 0.00" 0 days 0 70 days 25 days 15.4" 8 days 11 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
10/1/2017 0.00
10/2/2017 0.00
10/3/2017 0.00
10/4/2017 0.00
10/5/2017 0.00
10/6/2017 0.00
10/7/2017 0.00
10/8/2017
10/9/2017 0.00
10/10/2017 0.00
10/11/2017 0.00
10/12/2017 0.01
10/13/2017 0.02
10/14/2017 0.00
10/15/2017 0.00
10/16/2017 0.00
10/17/2017 0.00
10/18/2017 0.00
10/19/2017 0.02
10/20/2017 0.06
10/21/2017 0.04
10/22/2017 1.32
10/23/2017 0.00
10/24/2017 0.00
10/25/2017 0.00
10/26/2017 0.00
10/27/2017 0.00
10/28/2017 0.00
10/29/2017 0.00
10/30/2017 0.00
10/31/2017 0.00
11/1/2017 0.00
11/2/2017 0.00
11/3/2017 0.04
11/4/2017 0.00
11/5/2017 0.00
11/6/2017 0.24
11/7/2017 0.00
11/8/2017 0.00
11/9/2017 0.00
11/10/2017 0.48
11/11/2017 0.03
11/12/2017 0.01
11/13/2017 0.04
11/14/2017 0.00
11/15/2017 0.00
11/16/2017 T
11/17/2017 0.00
11/18/2017 0.00
11/19/2017 0.00
11/20/2017 0.33
11/21/2017 0.01
11/22/2017 0.39
11/23/2017 0.02
11/24/2017 0.10
11/25/2017
11/26/2017 0.11
11/27/2017 0.00
11/28/2017 0.00
11/29/2017 0.15
11/30/2017 0.00
12/1/2017 0.00
12/2/2017 0.00
12/3/2017 0.07
12/4/2017 0.00
12/5/2017 0.00
12/6/2017 0.00
12/7/2017 T
12/8/2017 T
12/9/2017 0.00
12/10/2017 0.00
12/11/2017 0.00
12/12/2017 0.00
12/13/2017 T
12/14/2017 0.00
12/15/2017 T
12/16/2017 0.01
12/17/2017 T
12/18/2017 T
12/19/2017 0.46
12/20/2017 0.00
12/21/2017 T
12/22/2017 T
12/23/2017 0.04
12/24/2017 0.00
12/25/2017
12/26/2017
12/27/2017
12/28/2017
12/29/2017 0.00
12/30/2017 0.45
12/31/2017 0.00
Day of YearDaily PrcpMultiday Prcp
1/1/2018
1/2/2018 T
1/3/2018 0.00
1/4/2018 0.00
1/5/2018 0.05
1/6/2018 0.01
1/7/2018
1/8/2018 0.03
1/9/2018 0.09
1/10/2018 0.02
1/11/2018 0.00
1/12/2018 0.62
1/13/2018 0.01
1/14/2018
1/15/2018 0.05
1/16/2018 0.18
1/17/2018 0.01
1/18/2018 0.02
1/19/2018 0.01
1/20/2018 0.00
1/21/2018 T
1/22/2018 0.03
1/23/2018 0.00
1/24/2018 0.20
1/25/2018 T
1/26/2018 0.00
1/27/2018 0.16
1/28/2018 0.04
1/29/2018 0.00
1/30/2018 0.10
1/31/2018 0.00
2/1/2018 0.00
2/2/2018 0.14
2/3/2018 0.10
2/4/2018 0.00
2/5/2018 0.00
2/6/2018 0.00
2/7/2018 0.00
2/8/2018 0.00
2/9/2018 0.00
2/10/2018 0.00
2/11/2018
2/12/2018 0.00
2/13/2018 0.00
2/14/2018 0.00
2/15/2018 0.00
2/16/2018 0.00
2/17/2018 0.19
2/18/2018 T
2/19/2018 0.00
2/20/2018 0.00
2/21/2018 0.00
2/22/2018 T
2/23/2018 0.00
2/24/2018 T
2/25/2018 T
2/26/2018 0.02
2/27/2018 0.00
2/28/2018 0.00
3/1/2018 0.02
3/2/2018 0.05
3/3/2018 0.00
3/4/2018 0.00
3/5/2018 0.00
3/6/2018 0.00
3/7/2018 0.00
3/8/2018 0.02
3/9/2018 0.01
3/10/2018 0.00
3/11/2018 0.00
3/12/2018 0.00
3/13/2018 0.00
3/14/2018 0.10
3/15/2018 0.00
3/16/2018 0.00
3/17/2018 0.01
3/18/2018 T
3/19/2018 0.00
3/20/2018 0.00
3/21/2018 0.00
3/22/2018 0.23
3/23/2018 0.00
3/24/2018 0.09
3/25/2018 0.00
3/26/2018 0.00
3/27/2018 0.00
3/28/2018 0.00
3/29/2018 0.00
3/30/2018 0.00
3/31/2018 0.00
Day of YearDaily PrcpMultiday Prcp
4/1/2018 0.00
4/2/2018 0.00
4/3/2018 0.00
4/4/2018 0.00
4/5/2018 T
4/6/2018 0.04
4/7/2018 0.37
4/8/2018 T
4/9/2018 0.00
4/10/2018 0.02
4/11/2018 0.00
4/12/2018 0.13
4/13/2018 0.00
4/14/2018 T
4/15/2018 T
4/16/2018 0.35
4/17/2018 0.00
4/18/2018 0.00
4/19/2018 0.00
4/20/2018 0.00
4/21/2018 0.00
4/22/2018 0.00
4/23/2018 0.00
4/24/2018 0.00
4/25/2018 0.00
4/26/2018 0.00
4/27/2018 0.00
4/28/2018 0.13
4/29/2018 0.00
4/30/2018 0.00
5/1/2018 0.00
5/2/2018 0.00
5/3/2018 0.00
5/4/2018 0.00
5/5/2018 0.00
5/6/2018 0.00
5/7/2018 0.01
5/8/2018 0.00
5/9/2018 0.06
5/10/2018 0.00
5/11/2018 0.01
5/12/2018 0.00
5/13/2018 0.00
5/14/2018 0.00
5/15/2018 0.00
5/16/2018 0.00
5/17/2018 0.00
5/18/2018 0.53
5/19/2018 T
5/20/2018 0.02
5/21/2018 0.00
5/22/2018 0.00
5/23/2018 0.00
5/24/2018 0.10
5/25/2018 0.00
5/26/2018 0.00
5/27/2018 0.00
5/28/2018 0.00
5/29/2018 0.00
5/30/2018 0.00
5/31/2018 0.00
6/1/2018 0.00
6/2/2018 0.00
6/3/2018 0.00
6/4/2018 0.00
6/5/2018 0.00
6/6/2018 0.00
6/7/2018 0.00
6/8/2018 0.00
6/9/2018 0.15
6/10/2018 0.00
6/11/2018 0.00
6/12/2018 0.00
6/13/2018 0.00
6/14/2018 0.00
6/15/2018 0.00
6/16/2018 0.03
6/17/2018 0.04
6/18/2018 0.00
6/19/2018 0.00
6/20/2018 0.00
6/21/2018 0.00
6/22/2018 0.00
6/23/2018 0.00
6/24/2018 0.00
6/25/2018 0.04
6/26/2018 0.00
6/27/2018 0.00
6/28/2018 0.00
6/29/2018 0.00
6/30/2018 0.00
Day of YearDaily PrcpMultiday Prcp
7/1/2018
7/2/2018 0.00
7/3/2018 0.00
7/4/2018 0.00
7/5/2018 0.00
7/6/2018 0.00
7/7/2018 0.00
7/8/2018 0.00
7/9/2018 0.00
7/10/2018 0.00
7/11/2018 0.00
7/12/2018 0.00
7/13/2018 0.00
7/14/2018 0.00
7/15/2018 0.00
7/16/2018 0.00
7/17/2018 0.00
7/18/2018 0.00
7/19/2018 0.00
7/20/2018 0.00
7/21/2018 0.00
7/22/2018 0.00
7/23/2018 0.00
7/24/2018 0.00
7/25/2018 0.00
7/26/2018 0.00
7/27/2018 0.00
7/28/2018 0.00
7/29/2018 0.00
7/30/2018 0.00
7/31/2018 0.00
8/1/2018 0.00
8/2/2018 0.00
8/3/2018 0.00
8/4/2018 0.00
8/5/2018 0.00
8/6/2018 0.00
8/7/2018 0.00
8/8/2018 0.00
8/9/2018 0.00
8/10/2018 0.00
8/11/2018 0.00
8/12/2018 0.00
8/13/2018 0.00
8/14/2018 0.00
8/15/2018 0.00
8/16/2018 0.00
8/17/2018 0.00
8/18/2018 0.00
8/19/2018 0.00
8/20/2018 0.00
8/21/2018 0.00
8/22/2018 0.00
8/23/2018 0.00
8/24/2018 0.00
8/25/2018 0.00
8/26/2018 T
8/27/2018 0.00
8/28/2018 0.00
8/29/2018 0.00
8/30/2018 0.00
8/31/2018 0.00
9/1/2018 0.00
9/2/2018 0.00
9/3/2018 0.00
9/4/2018 0.00
9/5/2018 0.00
9/6/2018 0.00
9/7/2018 0.00
9/8/2018 0.01
9/9/2018 0.00
9/10/2018 0.00
9/11/2018 0.00
9/12/2018 0.00
9/13/2018 0.00
9/14/2018 0.00
9/15/2018 0.00
9/16/2018 T
9/17/2018 0.00
9/18/2018 0.00
9/19/2018 0.00
9/20/2018 0.00
9/21/2018 0.00
9/22/2018 0.00
9/23/2018 T
9/24/2018 0.00
9/25/2018 0.00
9/26/2018 0.00
9/27/2018 0.00
9/28/2018 0.00
9/29/2018 0.00
9/30/2018 0.00



Observation Date Observation Time Precipitation Snowfall Snowfall SWE Snow Depth Snow SWE Notes
10/1/2017 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 10/01-partly to mostly cloudy, no precipitation in the last 24, the haze/smoke is light, air movement is from the WNW at 10 mph, then out of the NW to 4 mph, wind gust 7 mph, humidity 44%, dew point 38°, snow level is near 5000', observation time temperature was 45° {yesterday's high was 71°} and the barometric pressure 30.04" and rising. Here are some rather interesting stats for SEPTEMBER- 1) total rainfall: 0.02" or about 5% of average and for the third consecutive month, lowered the running total-at this observation site-to +6.41", 2) number of days without precipitation: 28, 3) high BP: 30.23" on 09/27, 4) low BP: 29.64" on 09/20, 5) date with low BP and no precipitation: 29.64" on 09/27, 6) date with high BP and precipitation: this event did not happen, 7) average BP: 30.00", 7a) average afternoon BP: 29.91", 8) average morning temperature-a) official minimum: 47.8°, b) digital: 54.5° c) normal: 53.5°, 9) low morning temperatures-a) official minimum: 43° on 09/20, b) digital: 44.8° on 09/20, 10) high morning temperatures-a) official maximum: 70° on 09/08, b) digital: 69.6° on 09/08, 11) average afternoon temperatures-a) official maximum: 80.0°, b) digital: 76.8°, c) normal: 77.8°, 12) low afternoon temperatures-a) official minimum: 65° on 09/20 & 09/21, b) digital: 61.2° on 09/20, and 13) high afternoon temperatures-a) official maximum: 98° on 09/04, b) digital: 95.4° on 09/04.
10/2/2017 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 10/02-partly cloudy (scattered Cumulus), no precipitation in the last 24, the haze is light, air movement is from the WNW at 6 mph, then out of the East to 3 mph, wind gust 4 mph, humidity 46%, dew point 35°, current freezing level is near 6500', {yesterday, the snow level was near 5000'}, observation time temperature was 47° [yesterday's high was 69°], and the barometric pressure 30.10" and rising.
10/3/2017 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 10/03-clear skies, no precipitation in the past 24 (although there was condensation on the gauge!), the haze is light, air movement is from the West to 4 mph, then out of the North at 2 mph, wind gust 4 mph, humidity 53%, dew point 36°, current freezing level is near 9500' {yesterday, it was near 6500'}, observation time temperature was 39° [yesterday's high was 68°], and the barometric pressure 30.36" and rising.
10/4/2017 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 10/04-partly cloudy (Cirrus, denser Cirrus, Cirrostratus along with several contrails), no precipitation in the last 24, the haze/smoke is between light to moderate, air movement is almost nil, but what little there is comes from the WSW at 4 mph, wind gust 0 mph, humidity 46%, dew point 31°, current freezing level is near 10,500' {yesterday, it was near 9500'}, observation time temperature was 36° [yesterday's high was 71°], and the barometric pressure 30.23" and rising.
10/5/2017 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 10/05-mostly clear skies (scattered Cirrus), no precipitation in the last 24, the smoke/haze is moderate to bad-mainly from the NE to the South-air movement is from the West at 2 mph, then out of the East also at 2 mph, wind gust 4 mph, humidity 48%, dew point 31°, current freezing level is near 12,000' {yesterday, it was near 10,500'}, observation time temperature was 38° [yesterday's high was 70°], and the barometric pressure 30.23" and falling. There are indications for a strong cold front to move across this area some time Friday afternoon and hence should generate winds in the neighborhood of 15-25 mph with gusts to 40 mph. This weather event is likely to commence late Friday and persist into the following day.
10/6/2017 7:05 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 10/06-mostly overcast (scattered Cirrus, Cirrostratus, and Altocumulus), no precipitation in the last 24, the haze is light, air movement is from the NNW at 4 mph, then out of the SE to 1 mph, wind gust 3 mph {these respective numbers are likely to change sometime this afternoon and again tomorrow as a result of increased windiness}, humidity 54%, dew point 36°, current snow level is near 8500' [yesterday, the freezing level was near 12,000'], observation time temperature was 39° (yesterday's high was 75°), and the barometric pressure 30.04" and falling.
10/7/2017 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 10/07-clear skies except for some widely scattered Cumulus, no precipitation in the last 24, the haze is light, air movement is from the WNW at 15 mph, then out of the West to 6 mph, wind gust 11 mph, humidity 34%, dew point 30° (yesterday, the readings were 54% and 36° respectively), current snow level is near 4000' {yesterday, it was near 8500'}, observation time temperature was 47° [yesterday's high was 78°], and the barometric pressure 29.85" and falling. At the present time, it appears as though the highs for the upcoming week will be cooler than the past week.
10/9/2017 7:15 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 10/09-partly cloudy (scattered Cirrus, and Altostratus from the East to the South), no precipitation in the last 24 -although there was condensation on the gauge and inside the funnel-the haze is light, air movement is from the SSE at 2 mph, then out of the East also at 2 mph, wind gust 4 mph, humidity 55%, dew point 33° {yesterday, the readings were 36% and 32° respectively}, current freezing level is near 9500' [yesterday, the snow level was near 4000'], observation time temperature was 38° (yesterday's, high was 69°), and the barometric pressure 30.33" and rising.
10/10/2017 7:15 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 10/10-overcast (Altostratus-dominant variety-and widely scattered Cumulus), no precipitation in the last 24, the haze is light, air movement is almost nil but what there is comes from the WNW to 4 mph, then out of the North at 1 mph, wind gust 3 mph, humidity 67% (yesterday, the reading was 55%), dew point 37°, current snow level is near 8000' lowering to 4000' later this afternoon, observation time temperature was 42° {yesterday's high was 66°}, and the barometric pressure 29.91" and falling.
10/11/2017 7:20 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 10/11-from partly cloudy skies earlier this morning at observation time, to overcast (Altocumulus) with some partial clearing to the NW, no precipitation in the last 24-although there was, once again, condensation on the gauge and inside the funnel-the haze is light, air movement if from the NW to 9 mph, then out of the East at 2 mph, wind gust 4 mph, humidity 59%, dew point 31°, current snow level is near 3500', observation time temperature was 34° {yesterday's high was 59°}, and the barometric pressure 29.74" and falling.
10/12/2017 7:20 AM 0.01 M M M M The amount shown was the result of light intermittent showers. Current conditions for 10/12-overcast, although there was no precipitation during the overnight, there is a fair chance for rain sometime this afternoon, the haze is light, air movement is almost nil but what little there is comes from the SE to 3 mph, then out of the NE at 1 mph, wind gust 3 mph, humidity 64%, dew point 32°, current snow level is near 3000', observation time temperature was 38° {yesterday's high was 59°}, and the barometric pressure 30.07" and rising.
10/13/2017 7:25 AM 0.02 M M M M Current conditions for 10/13-partly cloudy (scattered Altocumulus, Cumulus, ragged Cumulus, Cumulus Fractus and Cumulus Congestus-to the NW-the haze/smoke is moderate, air movement is from the NW at 2 mph, then out of the East to 1 mph, wind gust 4 mph, humidity 72%, dew point 37°, current snow level is near 3000' observation time temperature was 35° {yesterday's high was 53°}, and the barometric pressure 30.04" and rising. It appears as though any further measurable precipitation in this area has come to an end until about mid week of next week.
10/14/2017 7:15 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 10/14-from partly cloudy skies earlier this morning (scattered Cirrus and Altocumulus), to overcast (Altostratus) except for some partial clearing to the NW and SE, no precipitation in the last 24, the haze is light to moderate, air movement is from the NW at 1 mph, then out of the SE to 3 mph, wind gust 5 mph, humidity 56%, dew point 29° {yesterday, the readings were 72% and 37° respectively}, current snow level is near 5500'[yesterday, it was near 3000'], observation time temperature was 30° (yesterday's high was 59°), and the barometric pressure 30.47" and rising. Although the next three days should be dry in this area, there are indications that much of next week is likely to be wet.
10/15/2017 7:25 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 10/15-clear skies except for some scattered Cirrus to the West and South, no precipitation in the last 24, the haze is light, air movement is from the North at 10 mph, then out of the South to 1 mph, wind gust 4 mph, humidity 58%, dew point 33°, current freezing level is near 10,000' {yesterday, the snow level was near 5500'}, observation time temperature was 34° [yesterday's high was 61°], and the barometric pressure 30.44" and rising.
10/16/2017 7:15 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 10/16-clear skies except for a few scattered clouds to the NE, no precipitation in the past 24, although there was heavy condensation on the gauge and inside the funnel, the haze is light to moderate, air movement is from the ESE to 10 mph, then out of the SE at 2 mph, wind gust 4 mph, humidity 64%, dew point 36°, current snow level is near 9500', observation time temperature was 33° [yesterday's high was 64°], and the barometric pressure 30.26" and falling. There are indications for several precipitation events along with some windy periods that are likely to take place in this area sometime tomorrow and persist through the upcoming weekend.
10/17/2017 7:25 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 10/17-from clear skies earlier this morning to mostly cloudy along with a very bright rainbow to the NW. In addition, the clouds look very ominous to the West, no precipitation in the past 24, air movement is from the ESE at 8 mph, then out of the East to 3 mph, wind gust 5 mph, humidity 50% (yesterday, the reading was 64%), dew point 37°, current snow level is near 8500' lowering to 5500' later this afternoon, observation time temperature was 39° {yesterday's high was 67°}, and the barometric pressure 29.89" and falling.
10/18/2017 7:15 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M current conditions for 10/18-mostly overcast {Altostratus, Altocumulus lenticularis to the South and scattered Cumulus}, no precipitation in the past 24, the haze is light, air movement is from the NW at 2 mph, then out of the SE to 3 mph, wind gust 5 mph, humidity 58%, dew point 33°, current snow level is near 6000' rising to 9000' sometime this afternoon, observation time temperature was 41° {yesterday's high was 73°-now even though this temperature was 11° above the normal low of 62° for this area, it did come within 3° of tying the record high of 76° on that date way back in 1960!! WOW}, and he barometric pressure 30.01" and rising.
10/19/2017 7:30 AM 0.02 M M M M Yesterday, a trace was recorded at this site which began shortly after noon and continued intermittently throughout much of the afternoon. Current conditions for 10/19-overcast, no additional precipitation as of yet, air movement is almost nil, but what little there is comes out of the SW to 1 mph, then from the South at 2 mph, wind gust 4 mph, humidity 90%, dew point 47° {yesterday, the readings were 58% and 33° respectively}, current snow level is near 5500' [yesterday, it was near 9000'], it is very likely that the drop in the snow level was due to yesterday's passage of a cold front, observation time temperature was 47° (yesterday's high was 56°), and the barometric pressure 29.63" and rising.
10/20/2017 7:15 AM 0.06 M M M M Yesterday, it was reported that 0.02" had been received; however, during the overnight, an additional 0.04" was recorded for a grand total of 0.06". Current conditions for 10/20-partly to mostly cloudy (a mixed bag of cloud types!), no precipitation as of yet-there probably won't be until tomorrow-the haze is light, air movement is from the West to 7 mph, then out of the NE at 2 mph, wind gust 4 mph, humidity 69%, dew point 40° {yesterday, the readings were 90% and 47° respectively}, current snow level is near 4000' [yesterday, it was near 5500'], observation time temperature was 40° (yesterday's high was 56°), and the barometric pressure 29.56" and falling.
10/21/2017 7:30 AM 0.04 M M M M Current conditions for 10/21-overcast and still raining lightly, air movement is out of the East to 6 mph, humidity 85% {yesterday, the reading was 69%}, dew point 38°, current snow level is near 4000' rising to 6000' later this afternoon-likely due to a warm front moving through-observation time temperature was 40° [yesterday's high was 66°], and the barometric pressure 29.95" and rising.
10/22/2017 7:20 AM 1.32 M M M M WOW! The amount shown is the most recorded since this observer came on board about eight years ago. Current conditions for 10/22-partly cloudy (scattered Cirrus and Cumulus plus a band of Altocumulus from the South toward The SE), the haze is light, air movement is from the West at 18 mph, then out of the North to 4 mph, wind gust 8 mph, humidity 53% {yesterday, the reading was 85%}, dew point 40° current snow level is near 5000' [yesterday, it was near 6000'], observation time temperature was 37° {yesterday's high was 44°}, and the barometric pressure 29.88" and falling. It appears as though (with the end of the last precipitation event) that the next seven to 10 days are likely to be dry.
10/23/2017 7:25 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 10/23-partly to mostly cloudy (scattered Cirrus, Cirrostratus, and a band of Altocumulus that extends from the North to the Ne), no precipitation in the past 24, the haze continues to be light, air movement is from the West at 4 mph, then out of the East to 3 mph, wind gust 4 mph, humidity 61%, dew point 38°, current freezing level is near 6500' rising to near 11,000' later this afternoon {yesterday, the snow level was near 5000'}, observation time temperature was 41° [yesterday's high was 63°], and the barometric pressure 30.60" and rising (interestingly, this is the highest BP reading since this observer came on board eight years ago).
10/24/2017 7:20 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 10/24-what a beautiful morning! clear skies, no precipitation in the past 24-although there was heavy condensation on the gauge-the haze is light to moderate, air movement is from the WNW at 4 mph, then out of the South to 1 mph, wind gust 4 mph, humidity 69%, dew point 38°, current freezing level is near 13,500' {yesterday, it was near 11,000'], observation time temperature was 35° (yesterday's high was 65°), and the barometric pressure 30.68" and rising.
10/25/2017 7:25 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 10/25-partly to mostly cloudy (scattered Cumulus), no precipitation in the past 24, although the gauge was, once again, encased with heavy condensation including inside the funnel, the haze is light to moderate, air movement is from the NNW to 6 mph, then out of the SE at 2 mph, wind gust 5 mph, humidity 81% {yesterday, the reading was 69%}, dew point 39°, current snow level is near 10,500' [yesterday, the freezing level was near 13,500'], observation time temperature was 36° (yesterday's high was 64°-now although that number was only 6° above the normal high of 58°, it came within 6° of tying the record high of 70° on that date way way back in 1936!! and the barometric pressure 30.11" and falling.
10/26/2017 7:25 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 10/26-clear skies except for some scattered Cirrus from the NE to the East, no precipitation in the past 24, the haze continues light to moderate, air movement is from the North at 2 mph, wind gust 4 mph, humidity 73%, dew point 42°, current freezing level is near 13,000' (yesterday, the snow level was near 10,500'), observation time temperature was 45° {yesterday's high was 59°}, and the barometric pressure 30.30" and rising. There are indications that the current pleasant weather in this area is likely to continue through most of next week before turning stormy by the end of the work week and upcoming weekend in the probable form of rain and a possible rain/snow mix (little or no accumulation).
10/27/2017 7:25 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 10/27-mostly clear (scattered Cirrus-dominant variety-some Cirrostratus to the South and SE and a few Altocumulus with sproutings toward the NE), no precipitation in the past 24, the haze continues light to moderate, air movement is from the WNW at 3 mph, then out of the South to 1 mph, wind gust 3 mph, humidity 69%, dew point 38°, current freezing level is near 14,500' {yesterday, it was near 13,000'}, observation time temperature was 37° [yesterday's high was 66°], and the barometric pressure 30.39" and rising. It was stated a few days ago that "stormy" weather would commence by the end of the upcoming workweek and persist through the weekend. It now appears that the weather will turn foul by mid week and persist through next weekend in the probable form of rain, mixed rain and snow and a possibility of minor accumulations.
10/28/2017 7:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 10/28-clear skies, no precipitation in the past 24, the haze is light to moderate, light air movement is out of the NW to 1 mph, wind gust 2 mph, humidity 72%, dew point 39°, current freezing level is near 14,000', observation time temperature was 35° {yesterday's high was 66°}, and the barometric pressure 30.27" and falling.
10/29/2017 7:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 10/29-from beautiful clear skies earlier this morning at observation time, to mostly clear (several bands of clouds extending from the NW to the East), no precipitation in the last 24, the haze is moderate, air movement is from the WSW at 2 mph, then out of the South also at 2 mph, wind gust 5 mph, humidity 68%, dew point 40°, current freezing level is near 11,000' {yesterday, it was near 14,000'}, observation time temperature was 35° [yesterday's high was 64°-this "number" was not only 9° ABOVE the normal high of 55°, but also came within 4° of tying the record high of 68° on that date way back in 1953!!-and the barometric pressure 30.09" and falling.
10/30/2017 7:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 10/30-from beautiful clear skies earlier this morning at observation time to partly to mostly cloudy (scattered Cirrus and Cirrostratus-dominant varieties), no precipitation in the past 24, the haze is moderate, air movement is light from the West to 4 mph, then out of the SE at 1 mph, wind gust 3 mph, humidity 49%, dew point 31° {yesterday, the readings were 68% and 40° respectively}, current freezing level is near 11,000', observation time temperature was 36° [yesterday's high was 68°]-not only was this number 14° ABOVE the normal high of 54°, but also broke the record high of 67° by 1° on that date way, way back in 1953!!WOW-and the barometric pressure 30.34" and rising.
10/31/2017 7:35 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 10/31-from mostly clear skies earlier this morning at observation time, to partly to mostly cloudy-there are so many "varieties" that in this observer's opinion "they' are somewhat chaotic in appearance-no precipitation in the last 24, the haze is moderate, air movement is light from the SE to 4 mph, then out of the East at 1 mph, wind gust 3 mph, humidity 61% {yesterday, the reading was 49%}, dew point 28°, current freezing level is near 12,500' [yesterday, it was near 11,000'], observation time temperature was 30° (yesterday's high was 63°), and the barometric pressure 30.10" and falling.
11/1/2017 7:45 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 11/01-mostly cloudy (scattered Altocumulus and Cumulus), no precipitation in the past 24, the haze is moderate, air movement is almost nil; however, what little there is comes from the WNW to 5 mph, humidity 63%, dew point 37°, current snow level is near 4500' {yesterday, the freezing level was near 12,500'}, observation time temperature was 46° [yesterday's high was 57°], and the barometric pressure 29.63" and falling. Here are some rather interesting stats for NOVEMBER- 1) total rainfall: 1.40 or about 285% of average. In addition, it raised the surplus at this station from 6.41 to 7.32, 2) number of days without precipitation: 26, 3) high BP: 30.68" on 10/24, 4) low BP: 29.56" on 10/20, 5) date with low BP and no precipitation: 29.56" on 10/20, 6) date with high BP and precipitation: 30.04" on 10/13 (0.02), 7) average BP: 30.13, 7a) average afternoon BP: 30.07, 8) average morning temperature-a) digital: 39.8°, b) normal: 38.4°, 9) low morning temperature-a) official minimum: 30° on 10/31, b) digital: 31.6° on 10/31, 10) high morning temperature-a) official maximum: 47° on 10/02, 10/07, & 10/19, b) digital: 48.7° on 10/02, 48.4° on 10/07, & 48.7°on 10/19, 11) average afternoon temperature-a) official maximum: 64.4°, b) digital: 60.4°, c) normal: 62.4°, 12) low afternoon temperature-a) official minimum: 44° on 10/21, b) digital: 42.8°, 13) high afternoon temperature-a) official maximum: 78° on 10/05, b) digital: 72.7° on 10/05.
11/2/2017 7:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 11/02-partly cloudy (scattered Altocumulus Cumulus, and Cumulus Fractus), no precipitation in the past 24, frost was observed on the back yard! the haze is light to moderate, air movement is, once again, light from the ENE to 4 mph, then out of the West at 1 mph, wind gust 4 mph, humidity 86%, dew point 33° {yesterday, the readings were 63% and 37° respectively}, current snow level is near 3500' [yesterday, it was near 4500'], observation time temperature was 36° (yesterday's high was 63°-this number was not only 10° ABOVE the normal high of 53°, but also came within 2° of tying the record high of 65° on that date way back in 1988!!), and the barometric pressure 29.75" and falling.
11/3/2017 7:40 AM 0.04 M M M M Current conditions for 11/03-partly cloudy (scattered Cumulus plus a few ragged Cumulus), the haze continues light to moderate, air movement is from the NW at 3 mph, then out of the West to 5 mph, wind gust 6 mph, humidity 63% {yesterday, the reading was 86%}, dew point 29°, current snow level is near 1000' [yesterday, it was near 3500'], observation time temperature was 32° (yesterday's high was 53°), and the barometric pressure 29.86" and rising. There are indications, for this area, that this weekend will feature cooler temperatures and the likelihood of some SNOW.
11/4/2017 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 11/04-overcast, no precipitation in the past 24, the haze continues light to moderate, air movement is also light from the East at 2 mph, wind gust 2 mph, humidity 56%, dew point 20°, current snow level is near 200' rising to 1000' later this afternoon, observation time temperature was 30° {yesterday's high was 43°}, and the barometric pressure 30.03" and rising.
11/5/2017 6:35 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M The precipitation total will be forthcoming tomorrow morning due to a winter advisory that calls for an additional 2-4" in this area until 4 pm this afternoon. Current conditions for 11/05-overcast with light intermittent snow showers, air movement is out of the West to 6 mph, wind gust 2 mph, humidity 76%, dew point 26° {yesterday, the readings were 56%, dew point 20°}, current snow level is near 2000' [yesterday, it was near 1000'], observation time temperature was 31° (yesterday's high was 42°), and the barometric pressure 29.91" and falling.
11/6/2017 7:45 AM 0.24 4.0 0.24 4.0 0.24 Although the amount shown was received yesterday, the forecast for an additional 2-4" never materialized. Current conditions for 11/06-from overcast skies earlier this morning at observation time, to mostly clear (scattered Altocumulus), no precipitation during the overnight, the haze is light to moderate, air movement is from the NW to 1 mph, then out of the North at 2 mph, wind gust 5 mph, humidity 52%, dew point 21° {yesterday, the readings were 76% and 26° respectively}, current snow level is near 2000', observation time temperature was 31° [yesterday's high was 36°], and the barometric pressure 30.26" and rising.
11/7/2017 6:55 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 11/07-overcast, no precipitation in the past 24, the haze continues light to moderate, air movement is almost nil however what little there is comes out of the East at 7 mph, wind gust 11 mph, humidity 55%, dew point 28°, current freezing level is near 2000' rising to 4000' later this afternoon, observation time temperature was 32° {yesterday's high was 42°}, and the barometric pressure 30.44" and rising.
11/8/2017 6:50 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 11/08-overcast, no precipitation in the last 24; however, it appears that by sometime this afternoon and into tomorrow, this area is likely to receive some snow, or a rain/snow mix, the haze is moderate, air movement is from the West at 5 mph, then out of the NE to 1 mph, wind gust 4 mph, humidity 66% {yesterday, the reading was 55%}, dew point 27°, current snow level is near 5500' [yesterday, the freezing level was near 4000'], observation time temperature was 33° (yesterday's high was 38°), and the barometric pressure 30.20" and falling.
11/9/2017 6:55 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Earlier this morning, a wet, heavy snow was falling. Current conditions for 11/09-overcast with precipitation currently in the form of light rain, air movement is almost nil; however what there is comes out of the West to 5 mph, wind gust 0, humidity 96%, dew point 32° (yesterday, the readings were 66% and 27° respectively), current snow level is near 4000' {yesterday, it was near 5500'}, observation time temperature was 32° [at "this time" about a quarter inch of ice was observed in the gauge], (yesterday's high was 41°), and the barometric pressure 29.86" and falling.
11/10/2017 7:05 AM 0.48 M M M M The amount shown was recorded yesterday in the form of heavy snow during the morning hours then changed over to light rain around the noon hour. Current conditions for 11/10-overcast with low clouds and fog that obscure the higher peaks and ridges around the valley except toward the West where "they" are clearly visible, no precipitation in the last 24, air movement is light from the West to 4 mph, wind gust 2 mph, humidity 92%, dew point 36°, current snow level is near 4000', observation time temperature was 35° {yesterday's high was 38°}, and the barometric pressure 29.94" and falling.
11/11/2017 6:50 AM 0.03 M M M M Current conditions for 11/11-overcast (low clouds and fog that obscure the higher ridges and mountains around the area except toward the West where Mt. Thimble is partially visible), no precipitation during the overnight, air movement is almost non existent though what little there is comes from the North at 1 mph, wind gust 3 mph, humidity 86%, dew point 35°, current snow level is near 4000', observation time temperature was 37° {yesterday's high was 42°}, and the barometric pressure 30.16" and rising. Happy veterans day all you veterans out there and thank you for your service to this great and wonderful nation!!
11/12/2017 7:05 AM 0.01 M M M M Current conditions for 11/12-overcast (the higher ridges and peaks around the valley are completely obscured from view by low clouds), no precipitation during the overnight, the haze is moderate, air movement is, once again, almost nil; however, what there is comes from the West to 1 mph, then out of the SE at 2 mph, wind gust 4 mph, humidity 87%, dew point 38°, current snow level is near 4500', observation time temperature was 43° {yesterday's high was 41°}, and the barometric pressure 30.10" and rising.
11/13/2017 7:05 AM 0.04 M M M M Current conditions for 11/13-from low clouds & fog and a misty/drizzle earlier this morning to partly cloudy from the NE to the South; however, it remains overcast toward the West and NW, the haze hovers between moderate and bad, air movement is from the ENE at 2 mph, then out of the West also at 2 mph, wind gust 5 mph, humidity 78%, dew point 40°, current snow level is near 4000', observation time temperature was 41° (yesterday's high was 45°), and the barometric pressure 29.78" and falling.
11/14/2017 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 11/14-partly cloudy (scattered Cirrus, Cirrostratus, Altostratus-to the South-and Cumulus plus a contrail, no precipitation in the past 24, the haze is light to moderate, air movement is from the SSE to 4 mph, then out of the South at 3 mph, wind gust 5 mph, humidity 78%, dew point 37°, current snow level is near 3500', observation time temperature was 33° {yesterday's high was 52°-although this "number" was 5° ABOVE the normal high of 47°, it was 7° short of tying the record high of 59° on that date way back in 1957!!}, and the barometric pressure 30.05" and rising.
11/15/2017 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 11/15-mostly overcast, no precipitation in the past 24, the haze is light, air movement is from the East at 6 mph, then out of the South at 2 mph, wind gust 4 mph, humidity 54%, dew point 32° (yesterday, the readings were 78% and 37° respectively), current snow level is near 3000, observation time temperature was 40° {yesterday's high was 54°-once again, even though this "number" was 8° ABOVE the normal high of 46°, it came within 4° of tying the record high of 58° on that day way back in '53!!}, and the barometric pressure 29.77" and falling.
11/16/2017 7:00 AM T M M M M current conditions for 11/16-partly cloudy (scattered Cirrus, Cumulus, Cumulus Fractus & ragged Cumulus), no precipitation during the overnight, the haze is light to moderate, air movement is from the East to 3 mph, then out of the NE at 1 mph, wind gust 4 mph, humidity 83% {yesterday, the reading was 54%}, dew point 35°, current snow level is near 3000', observation time temperature was 31° [yesterday's high was 52°], and the barometric pressure 29.58" and falling.
11/17/2017 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 11/17-mostly clear skies (scattered Cumulus-dominant variety-and widely scattered Altocumulus), no precipitation in the past 24-although the gauge was encased with frost including the funnel-the haze is light, air movement is from the SW at 6 mph, then out of the East to 1 mph, wind gust 4 mph, humidity 64% {yesterday, the reading was 83%}, dew point 33°, current snow level is near 2000' [yesterday, it was near 3000'], observation time temperature was 29° (yesterday's high was 53°), and the barometric pressure 29.85" and rising.
11/18/2017 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 11/18-partly cloudy (scattered cirrus, denser Cirrus and some Altostratus from the NW to the NE), no precipitation in the past 24, the haze is light to moderate, air movement is from the SSE at 1 mph, wind gust 2 mph, humidity 87%, dew point 28° {yesterday, the readings were 64% and 33° respectively}, current snow level is near 3000' [yesterday, it was near 2000'], observation time temperature was 28° (yesterday's high was 57°), and the barometric pressure 30.32" and rising.
11/19/2017 7:10 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 11/19-mostly overcast, no precipitation in the past 24 (there are indications however that this is should change later today into tomorrow as rain is likely for this area), the haze is moderate to bad, air movement is from the SSE at 1 mph, wind gust 2 mph, humidity 89%, dew point 32°, current snow level is near 3500' rising to 4500' later this afternoon, observation time temperature was 28° [yesterday's high was 53°], observation time temperature was 28°, and the barometric pressure 30.03" and falling.
11/20/2017 7:10 AM 0.33 M M M M Current conditions for 11/20-after a gloomy, rainy start this morning, it has finally stopped raining with partial clearing toward the South and SE as well as from the North to the NE, the haze is moderate to bad, air movement is from the WNW to 4 mph, then out of the NW also at 4 mph, wind gust 6 mph, humidity 89%, dew point 37°, current snow level is near 4500' observation time temperature was 37° {yesterday's high was 43°}, and the barometric pressure 29.68" and falling.
11/21/2017 7:10 AM 0.01 M M M M Since the observation earlier this morning, it was raining then and is still raining now and hence, a grand total will be forthcoming tomorrow morning. Current conditions for 11/21-overcast and raining! air movement is virtually nil, wind gust 1 mph, humidity 96%, dew point 36°, current snow level is near 6000' rising to 7500' later this afternoon, (yesterday, it was near 4500'), observation time temperature was 34° {yesterday's high was 51°}, and the barometric pressure 30.21" and rising.
11/22/2017 7:10 AM 0.39 M M M M It was mentioned yesterday that 0.01" had been recorded at observation time; however, the precipitation continued into late afternoon and early evening hours and hence, received an additional 0.39" for a grand total of 0.40". Current conditions for 11/22-mostly cloudy with patchy fog, no precipitation during the overnight, the haze is moderate, air movement is nil at the present time, wind gust 2 mph, humidity 94%, dew point 41°, current snow level is near 9000' {yesterday, it was near 7500'}, observation time temperature was 37° [yesterday's high was 40°], and the barometric pressure 30.14" and falling.
11/23/2017 7:10 AM 0.02 M M M M Just wanted to wish everyone out there a very wonderful and joyful Thanksgiving!!
11/24/2017 7:10 AM 0.10 M M M M The amount shown was as follows: 0.02" was observed yesterday at observation time. This was followed by another 0.08" (quite probably during the overnight) for a grand total of 0.10". Current conditions for 11/24-mostly overcast (Altocumulus, Altostratus and widely scattered Cumulus), the haze is light to moderate, air movement is from the WNW to 6 mph, then out of the West at 2 mph, wind gust 6 mph, humidity 71%, dew point 37° {yesterday, the readings were 100% and 46° respectively}, current snow level is near 3500' [yesterday, it was near 7000'], observation time temperature was 33° (yesterday's high was 55°) and the barometric pressure 30.04" and rising.
11/26/2017 7:20 AM 0.11 M M M M Current conditions for 11/26-mostly overcast along with patchy fog, the haze is light, air movement is also light as it comes from the South at 1-3 mph, wind gust 4 mph, humidity 93%, dew point 38°, current snow level is near 7000' lowering to near 5500' later this afternoon, observation time temperature was 33° {yesterday's high was 42°} and the barometric pressure 29.75" and falling. DAWGS RULE! & go ZAGS!!
11/27/2017 7:15 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 11/27-partly cloudy (scattered Altocumulus along with some widely scattered Cumulus and a band of Cirrus toward the SW), no precipitation in the last 24, air movement is from the N NW to 4 mph, then out of the NW at 5 mph, wind gust 9 mph, humidity 54%, dew point 30° {yesterday, the readings were 93% and 38° respectively}, current snow level is near 2500' [yesterday, it was near 5500'], observation time temperature was 29° (yesterday's high was 47°), and the barometric pressure 29.91" and rising.
11/28/2017 7:20 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 11/28-overcast, no precipitation in the past 24-although this is likely to change as precipitation is in the forecast for this area sometime today-the haze is light to moderate, air movement is also light from the East to 5 mph, then out of the SE at 1 mph, wind gust 4 mph, humidity 77%, dew point 33° {yesterday, the readings were 54% and 30° respectively}, current snow level is near 3500' [yesterday, it was near 2500'], observation time temperature was 36° (yesterday's high was 52°), and the barometric pressure 30.10"
11/29/2017 7:10 AM 0.15 M M M M Current conditions for 11/29-partly to mostly cloudy (scattered Cirrus and Altocumulus), no precipitation during the overnight, the haze is light to moderate, air movement is from the SE at 2 mph, then out of the NE also at 2 mph, wind gust 4 mph, humidity 86% (yesterday, the reading was 77%), dew point 34°, current snow level is near 2500' {yesterday, it was near 3500'}, observation time temperature was 28° [yesterday's high was 40°], and the barometric pressure 30.31" and rising.
11/30/2017 7:15 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 11/30-overcast with light rain, the haze is moderate to bad, air movement is almost nil as it comes from the ESE at 1 mph, then out of the SE also at 1 mph, wind gust 2 mph, humidity 85%, dew point 33°, current snow level is near 3000', observation time temperature was 35° {yesterday's high was 48°}, and the barometric pressure 30.24" and falling.
12/1/2017 7:20 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 12/01-above the low clouds and fog in this area, the skies are mostly cloudy; however, they should be mostly sunny this afternoon, the haze continues moderate to bad, air movement is light from the ESE to 1 mph, then out of the North at 2 mph, wind gust 4 mph, humidity 93%, dew point 33°, current snow level is near 2500', observation time temperature was 34°,and the barometric pressure 30.14" and falling. Here are some stats for NOVEMBER- 1) total rainfall: 1.84 or about 136% of average and hence, this generous amount of precipitation raised the "running total" at this site from a plus 7.32 to 7.80. 2) Number of days without precipitation: 18, 3) high BP: 30.44 on 11/07, 4) low BP: 29.58 on 11/16, 5) date with low BP and no precipitation: 29.58 on 11/16, 6) date with high BP and precipitation: 30.24 on 11/30 (0.06), 7) average BP: 30.00, 7a) average afternoon BP: 29.97, 8) average morning temperature-a) official minimum: 33.7°, b) digital: 35.2°, c) normal: 29.7°, 9) low morning temperature-a) official minimum: 28° on 11/18, 11/19, & 11/25, 11/29, b) digital: 29.7° on 11/18, 11/19, & 29.7° on 11/25, 29.8° on 11/29, 10) high morning temperature-a) official maximum: 46° on 11/01, b) digital: 47.7°, 11) average afternoon temperature-a) official maximum: 46.5°, b) digital: 44.6°, c) normal: 46.4°, 12) low afternoon temperature-a) official minimum: 38° on 11/07, 11/09, b) digital: 38.1° on 11/07 & 39.6°on 11/09, and 13) high afternoon temperature-a) official maximum: 63° on 11/01, b) digital: 60.4° also on 11/01.
12/2/2017 7:25 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 12/02-overcast, no precipitation in the past 24-however; this is likely to change today as a rain/snow mix is in the forecast for this area-the haze is moderate to bad, air movement is from the SE at 1 mph, then out of the North to 3 mph, wind gust 4 mph, humidity 86%, dew point 31°, current snow level is near 2500', observation time temperature was 34° {yesterday's high was 37°}, and the barometric pressure 30.03 and falling.
12/3/2017 7:25 AM 0.07 M M M M Current conditions for 12/03-compared to yesterday, this area has wonderful clear skies except for a few scattered Cumulus to the NW! no precipitation during the overnight, the haze is light to moderate, air movement is from the NW to 8 mph, wind gust 2 mph, humidity 70% {yesterday, the reading was 86%} dew point 31°, current snow level is near 1500' [yesterday, it was near 2500'], observation time temperature was 28° (yesterday's high was 38°), and the barometric pressure 29.96" and rising.
12/4/2017 7:20 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 12/04-from partly cloudy skies earlier this morning at observation time to mostly cloudy (Altostratus) expect for clearing from the West to the North, no precipitation in the past 24, the haze is light to moderate; however, with strong high pressure building over the state, the "conditions" are likely to become more stagnant as time progresses, air movement is almost nil as it comes from the SSW at 1 mph, wind gust 2 mph, humidity 81%, dew point 27° {yesterday, the readings were 70% and 31°}, current freezing level is near 2500' [yesterday, the snow level was near 1500'], observation time temperature was 25°, (yesterday's high was 46°) and the barometric pressure 30.50 and rising.
12/5/2017 7:20 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 12/05-from partly cloudy earlier this morning at observation time to clear skies except for some scattered Cirrus to the East and South, no precipitation in the past 24-and it is likely that this area will not receive any precipitation for the next five to ten days as the current ridge of high pressure over the state will continue to strengthen through the period-the haze is light to moderate, air movement is from the WSW at 3 mph, then out of the SE to 5 mph, wind gust 7 mph, humidity 76%, dew point 27°, current freezing level is near 6500' {yesterday, it was near 2500'}, observation time temperature was 22° [yesterday's high was 39°], and the barometric pressure 30.65 and rising.
12/6/2017 7:25 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 12/06-above the fog, the skies are partly cloudy with the probability of sunny skies in the afternoon, no precipitation in the past 24 though there was frost both on the ground and the gauge, the haze is moderate, air movement is from the NW at 2 mph, wind gust 0, humidity 92% (yesterday, the reading was 76%), dew point 26°, current freezing level is near 10,000' {yesterday, it was near 6500'}, observation time temperature was 25° [yesterday's high was 43°], and the barometric pressure 30.86 and rising. Interestingly, this is the highest BP reading since this observer began keeping records in 2012!
12/7/2017 7:25 AM T M M M M Current conditions for 12/07-above the foggy overcast, the skies are mostly cloudy plus precipitation in the form of light snow-quite possibly fog snow-no accumulation, the haze is moderate to bad and will likely remain this way for the next several days until air movement is generated. What little air movement there is comes from the NW at 2 mph, wind gust 0 mph, humidity 94%, dew point 30°, current freezing level is near 12,000' {yesterday, it was near 10,000'}, observation time temperature was 30° [yesterday's high was 39°], and the barometric pressure 30.85 and rising.
12/8/2017 7:20 AM T M M M M Current conditions for 12/08-the weather above the low clouds and fog is likely to be mostly cloudy with a chance of partial clearing later this afternoon, a brief period snowfall took place shortly before observation time, the haze is moderate to bad as the ridge of high pressure over the area is quite strong, air movement is calm at the present time, wind gust 0, humidity 73%, dew point 26°, current freezing level is near 11000' {yesterday, it was near 12,000'}, observation time temperature was 31° [yesterday's high was 35°], and the barometric pressure 30.79 and steady.
12/9/2017 7:25 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 12/09-above the foggy overcast, the skies are likely to be mostly cloudy this morning but become partly sunny by sometime this afternoon, the haze is moderate to bad as, once again, strong high pressure over the state will probably persist through the following work week. Air movement is minimal as it comes from the WSW at 1 mph, then out of the NE also at 1 mph, wind gust 6 mph, humidity 69%, dew point 23°, current freezing level is near 10,500', observation time temperature was 31° {yesterday's high was 35°}, and the barometric pressure 30.73 and steady.
12/10/2017 7:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 12/10-above the foggy overcast, the skies are likely to be cloudy for a time before some partial clearing takes place sometime this afternoon, the haze continues moderate to bad as cold air is trapped near the surface, air movement is from the WNW at 3 mph, then out of the NW to 4 mph wind gust 6 mph, humidity 68%, dew point 23°, current freezing level is near 11,000', observation time temperature was 31° {yesterday's high was 34°}, and the barometric pressure 30.76 and rising.
12/11/2017 7:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 12/11-above the foggy overcast, the sky will be mostly cloudy this morning with some partial clearing sometime this afternoon, no precipitation in the last 24, the haze is moderate to bad, air movement is from the NW at 2 mph, then out of the SSE to 3 mph, wind gust 4 mph, humidity 67%, dew point 22°, current freezing level is near 12,500' {yesterday, it was near 11,000'}, observation time temperature was 31° {yesterday's high was 35°}, and the barometric pressure 30.69 and falling.
12/12/2017 7:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 12/12-above the foggy "gloom" the sky is likely to be cloudy today, no precipitation in the last 24, the haze is moderate, air movement is out of the NW at 3 mph, wind gust 5 mph, humidity 70%, dew point 21°, current freezing level is near 7000' {yesterday, it was near 12,500'}, observation time temperature was 30° [yesterday's high was 34°], and the barometric pressure 30.67 and falling.
12/13/2017 7:25 AM T M M M M The precipitation received appeared to be in the form of small snow pellets. Current conditions for 12/13-mostly CLEAR SKIES! except for some clouds to the SE and scattered Cirrus to the NW, no precipitation in the past 24, the haze is bad, air movement is from the WNW at 4 mph, then out of the SE to 3 mph, wind gust 6 mph, humidity 66%, dew point 23°, current freezing level is near 8000' rising to 10,000' later this afternoon, observation time temperature was 27° {yesterday's high was 33°}, and the barometric pressure 30.57 and falling.
12/14/2017 7:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 12/14-yesterday, this area got a wonderful break from the foggy overcast; however, the "gloom" seems to have returned with vengeance along with what appears to be light and brief fog snow flurries, air movement at the present time is calm, the haze is bad, humidity 85%, dew point 28° {yesterday the readings were 66% and 23° respectively}, current freezing level is near 12,000' [yesterday, it was near 10,000'], observation time temperature was 31° (yesterday's high was 42°), and the barometric pressure 30.61 and falling.
12/15/2017 7:30 AM T M M M M The amount shown was received yesterday during the late afternoon hour in the form of a misty drizzle. Current conditions for 12/15-above the foggy overcast, the sky is likely to be cloudy this morning then become partly sunny by sometime this afternoon, there were two-though brief-periods of fog snow-no accumulation earlier this morning-the haze is bad, air movement is from the SE to 5 mph, then out of the South at 2 mph, wind gust 4 mph, humidity 87%, dew point 30°, current snow level is near 5000' lowering to 2500' later this afternoon {yesterday, the freezing level was near 12,000'}, observation time temperature was 33° (yesterday's high was 36°), and the barometric pressure 30.26 and falling.
12/16/2017 7:30 AM 0.01 M M M M Current conditions for 12/16-above the foggy overcast, the sky should be mostly cloudy during the morning hours followed by partial clearing sometime this afternoon, the haze is bad, air movement is from the WNW at 2 mph, then out of the SE also at 2 mph, wind gust 5 mph, humidity 89%, dew point 29°, current snow level is near 1500' {yesterday, it was near 2500'}, observation time temperature was 27° [yesterday's high was 37°], and the barometric pressure 30.30 and rising.
12/17/2017 7:35 AM T M M M M Current conditions for 12/17-above the foggy overcast, the sky should be mostly cloudy today, the haze is moderate to bad, air movement is light as it comes from the East at 2 mph, then out of the SE at 1 mph, wind gust 3 mph, humidity 87%, dew point 29°, current snow level is near 4000' rising to near 5000' later this afternoon {yesterday, the snow level was near 1500'}, observation time temperature was 33° [yesterday's high was 33°- interesting "contrast" between the two numbers!], and the barometric pressure 30.23 and rising.
12/18/2017 7:30 AM T M M M M Current conditions for 12/18-above the foggy overcast, the sky should be partly to mostly cloudy with a fair to good chance of precipitation this evening in the form of rain, the "trace" is the result of three raindrops in the funnel!! the haze is bad, air movement is from the NW at 1 mph, wind gust 2 mph, humidity 97%, dew point 33°, current snow level is near 3000' [yesterday, it was near 5500'], observation time temperature was 33° {yesterday's high was 40°}, and the barometric pressure 29.93 and falling.
12/19/2017 7:35 AM 0.46 M M M M Current conditions for 12/19-precipitation began as snow early this morning-well before observation time-and has since changed over to rain, air movement is calm at the present time, wind gust 2 mph, humidity 100%, dew point 33°, current snow level is near 3000', observation time temperature was 32° {yesterday's high was 42°}, and the barometric pressure 29.78 and falling.
12/20/2017 7:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M It was reported yesterday that 0.46 had been recorded; however, an additional 0.12 was received for a grand total of 0.58. Current conditions for 12/20-compared to this morning at observation time when the sky was mostly cloudy followed by a period of snow-no accumulation-later in the morning, we have a partly cloudy sky (a mix of Altocumulus and Cumulus), no precipitation during the overnight, the haze is moderate to bad, air movement is from the West at 1 mph, wind gust 1 mph, humidity 92%, dew point 29°, current freezing level is at the surface {yesterday, the snow level was near 3000'}, observation time temperature was 25°-and likely to get a lot colder over the next several days-[yesterday's high was 37°], and the barometric pressure 29.98-as of observation time-and rising.
12/21/2017 7:35 AM T M M M M The amount shown was recorded at some point during the overnight. Current conditions for 12/21-above the foggy overcast, the sky should be cloudy during the morning hours followed by decreasing cloudiness sometime this afternoon, the haze is moderate to bad, air movement is first from the SE at 1 mph, then out of the North to 3 mph, wind gust 5 mph, humidity 87% (day before yesterday it was 100%), dew point 22°. current freezing level is near the surface rising to 2000' later this afternoon, observation time temperature was 25° {yesterday's high was 42°}, and the barometric pressure 30.43 and rising.
12/22/2017 7:35 AM T M M M M The amount shown was recorded at observation time since then, however, it has been snowing steady since about 8 AM in varying intensities. An update in the "total" amount will be forthcoming tomorrow. Current conditions for 12/22-the precipitation is in the form of SNOW! air movement is from the NNW to 3 mph, then out of the North at 1 mph, wind gust 2 mph, humidity 89%, dew point 24°, snow level is near 1000' {yesterday, it was near 2000'}, observation time temperature was 26° [yesterday's high was 31°], and the barometric pressure 30.26 and falling.
12/23/2017 7:30 AM 0.04 1.0 0.47 1.0 0.47 Yesterday's, amount was originally a trace; however, snowfall persisted through most of the morning which resulted in a grand total of 0.04. Current conditions for 12/23-CLEAR SKIES! no precipitation during the overnight, the haze is moderate, air movement is from the West at 4 mph, then out of the North to 3 mph, wind gust 7 mph, humidity 60%, dew point 13° {yesterday, the readings were 89%, and 24° respectively}, current freezing level is near 1500', observation time temperature was 22° [yesterday's high was 34°], and the barometric pressure 30.52 and rising.
12/24/2017 7:35 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 12/24-from mostly clear earlier this morning at observation time to an Altostratus overcast at the p[resent time, no precipitation in the past 24-though this may change later today-the haze is moderate, air movement is from the East at 2 mph, wind gust 4 mph, humidity 76%, dew point 9° (yesterday, the readings were 60% and 13° respectively), current freezing level is near sea level {yesterday, the freezing level was near 1500'}, observation time temperature was 12° [yesterday's high was 28°], and the barometric pressure 30.56 and rising. This will be the last report for a few days as company is arriving from San Diego today. Merry Christmas to all you observers out there!!
12/29/2017 7:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M An update on today's weather will be forthcoming tomorrow as it has been a mixture of snow, freezing rain, and rain since observation time up to the present time.
12/30/2017 7:25 AM 0.45 2.1 0.45 2.9 0.49 The amount shown was taken this morning when the precipitation (in its various forms) stopped last evening. Current conditions for 12/30-mostly CLEAR skies (scattered Cumulus, Cumulus Fractus, and ragged Cumulus), no precipitation during the overnight, the haze is light, air movement is from the WNW to 9 mph, then out of the South at 1 mph, wind gust 4 mph, humidity 73% {yesterday, the reading was 87%}, dew point 29°, current snow level is near 2000' [yesterday, it was near 5000'], observation time temperature was 29°, (yesterday's high was 32°), and the barometric pressure 29.96 and rising.
12/31/2017 7:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 12/31-overcast, no precipitation in the past 24, the haze is light, air movement is from the NW at 2 mph, then out of the North to 4 mph, wind gust 10 mph, humidity 65%, dew point 16° (yesterday, the readings were 73% and 29° respectively), current freezing level is near 2500' rising to 5500' later this afternoon {yesterday, the snow level was near 2000'}, observation time temperature was 25° [yesterday's high was 48°], and the barometric pressure 29.96 and rising.
1/2/2018 7:40 AM T 0.0 0.00 2.9 0.49 Current conditions for 01/02-above the "low clouds", the sky is mostly cloudy, the haze is light, air movement is from the WNW at 5 mph, then out of the North to 3 mph, wind gust 7 mph, humidity 75% (yesterday, the reading was 63%), dew point 20°, current freezing level is near 6500' {yesterday, it was near 8000'}, observation time temperature was 27° [yesterday's high was 32°], and the barometric pressure 30.71 and rising. Here are some interesting stats for DECEMBER- 1) total rain or snow: 1.19 or about 78% of average and hence, lowered the precipitation running total at this site from +7.80 to a +7.33, 2) number of days without precipitation: 19, 3) high BP: 30.86 on 12/06, 4) low BP: 29.78 on 12/19, 5) date with low BP and no precipitation: 29.96 on 12/30, 6) date with high BP and precipitation: 30.85 on 12/07 (T), 7) average BP: 30.39, 7a) average afternoon BP: 30.35, 7b) 12 month BP average: 30.05, 8), average morning temperature-a) official minimum: 27.1°, b) digital: 28.3°, c) normal: 24.3°, 9) low morning temperature-a) official minimum: 12° on 12/24, b) digital: 12.6° on 12/24, 10) high morning temperature-a) official maximum: 34° on 12/01 & 12/02, b) digital: 35.1° on 12/01 & 35.8° on 12/02, 11) average afternoon temperature-a) official maximum: 35.2°, b) digital: 33.3°, c) normal: 36.5°, 12) low afternoon temperature-a) official minimum: 23° on 12/24, b) digital: 22.1° on 12/24, and 13) high afternoon temperature-a) official maximum: 48° on 12/30.
1/3/2018 7:25 AM 0.00 0.0 0.00 2.9 0.49 Current conditions for 01/03-what a beautiful morning! clear skies except for a few clouds near the southern horizon, no precipitation in the past 24, the haze is light to moderate, air movement is from the WNW at 5 mph, then out of the North to 3 mph, wind gust 4 mph, humidity 71%, dew point 16°, current freezing level is near 5500' rising to 7000' later this afternoon, observation time temperature was 20° (yesterday's high was 30°), and the barometric pressure 30.49 and falling.
1/4/2018 7:30 AM 0.00 0.0 0.00 2.9 0.49 Current conditions for 01/04-overcast along with widely scattered patchy fog, no precipitation in the past 24, although there was light frost on the gauge at observation time, the haze is light to moderate, air movement is from the WNW at 2 mph, wind gust 1 mph, humidity 82%, dew point 21° (yesterday, the readings were 71% and 16° respectively), current snow level is near 5500' {yesterday, the freezing level was near 7000'}, observation time temperature was 22° [yesterday's high was 35°], and the barometric pressure 30.32 and falling.
1/5/2018 7:30 AM 0.05 M M M M Current conditions for 01/05-overcast along with widely scattered patchy fog, the haze is moderate to bad, air movement is calm, wind gust 0, humidity 82%, dew point 28°, current snow level is near 5000', observation time temperature was 28° [yesterday's high was 35°], and the barometric pressure 30.24 and falling.
1/6/2018 7:30 AM 0.01 M M M M Current conditions for 01/06-above the foggy overcast, the sky is likely to be partly to mostly sunny, the haze is moderate to bad, air movement is almost nil; however, what little there is comes from the SE at 1 mph, then out of the West also at 1 mph, wind gust 3 mph, humidity 86%, dew point 32°, current snow level is near 4000' lowering to 3000' later this afternoon, observation time temperature was 32° {yesterday's high was 35°}, and the barometric pressure 30.17 and falling.
1/8/2018 7:40 AM 0.03 M M M M Current conditions for 01/08-overcast along with widely scattered patchy fog, the haze/air quality is moderate to bad, air movement is from the West at 1 mph wind gust 2 mph, humidity 84%, dew point 32°, current snow level is near 4500, observation time temperature was 31° {yesterday'high was 39°}, and the barometric pressure 29.96 and falling.
1/9/2018 7:30 AM 0.09 M M M M Current conditions for 01/09-mostly cloudy (scattered Altocumulus and patchy fog), the haze/air quality remains moderate to bad, air movement is virtually nil at the present time; however, what slight movement there is comes out of the SSW at 3 mph, wind gust 0, humidity 100% (yesterday, the reading was 84%), dew point 32°, current snow level is near 3500' {yesterday, it was near 4500'}, observation time temperature was 32° [yesterday's high was 39°], and the barometric pressure 29.62 and falling.
1/10/2018 7:30 AM 0.02 M M M M Current conditions for 01/10-from mostly clear skies earlier this morning at observation time, to clear skies except for a few widely scattered Cumulus to the West and North, the haze/air quality remains moderate to bad, air movement is light from the NNW at 2 mph, then out of the SE also at 2 mph, wind gust 4 mph, humidity 72% (yesterday, the reading was 100%), dew point 31°, current snow level is near 1500' {yesterday, it was near 3500'}, observation time temperature was 33° [yesterday's high was 41°], and the barometric pressure 29.85 and rising.
1/11/2018 7:25 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M There is no total because it was snowing lightly at observation time and has been snowing moderate to heavy ever since. Hopefully, a total will be forthcoming tomorrow. Current conditions for 01/11-snowing moderate to heavy, air movement is out of the NW at 2 mph, wind gust 5 mph, humidity 100%, dew point 33°, current snow level is near 3500', observation time temperature was 32° (yesterday's high was 49° which was well below the record high of 62°, but nonetheless was 15° ABOVE the normal high of 34°), and the barometric pressure 30.05" and falling.
1/12/2018 7:25 AM 0.62 2.9 0.62 2.9 0.62 As was mentioned yesterday, it snowed moderate to heavy from observation time until about 3:30 PM when the "storm"/energy began to weaken and hence a grand total of 0.62 was received. Current conditions for 01/12-above the overcast along with widely scattered patchy fog, the sky is mostly cloudy, the haze is moderate, air movement is from the South to 3 mph, then out of the NW at 2 mph, wind gust 4 mph, humidity 85%, dew point 29° (yesterday, the readings were 100% and 33° respectively), current snow level is near 4500' {yesterday, it was near 3500'}, observation time temperature was 31° [yesterday's high was 35°], and the barometric pressure 30.26 and rising.
1/13/2018 7:30 AM 0.01 M M M M The amount shown was received at some point during the overnight (Thursday evening into Friday morning). Current conditions for 01/13-"overcast" (Altocumulus, a lengthy Altocumulus srout that extends from the North to the NE, Cumulus and widely scattered patchy fog), no precipitation during the overnight, light air movement is from the West at 2 mph, then out of the SW at 1 mph, wind gust 5 mph, humidity 79%, dew point 28°, current snow level is near 6500' (yesterday, it was near 4500'), observation time temperature was 31° {yesterday's high was 38°}, and the barometric pressure 30.45 and rising.
1/15/2018 7:30 AM 0.05 M M M M As an interesting note, yesterday, this site received 0.01. Current conditions for 1/15-mostly overcast, no precipitation in the past several hours, the haze is light to moderate, light air movement is from the North at 2 mph, wind gust 2 mph, humidity 94%, dew point 39°, current freezing level is near 7000'; however, it appears that this area is likely to become much cooler near the end of the work week through the upcoming weekend, observation time temperature was 35° {yesterday's high was 39°}, and the barometric pressure 30.035 and falling.
1/16/2018 7:30 AM 0.18 M M M M Current conditions for 01/16-above the "foggy" overcast, the sky is a mix of clouds and sun, no precipitation in the past few hours, the haze is moderate to bad, light air movement is from the East to 5 mph, then out of the SW to 1 mph, wind gust 3 mph, humidity 100%, dew point 37°, current snow level is near 4000' (yesterday, the freezing level was near 7000'), observation time temperature was 36° {yesterday's high was 42°}, and the barometric pressure 30.19 an falling.
1/17/2018 7:35 AM 0.01 M M M M The amount shown is what was received so far as it was raining lightly at observation time; however, it stopped a short while later. In addition, yesterday's total precipitation amount was 0.19. Current conditions for 01/17-overcast along with some fog, the haze is moderate, air movement is completely calm at the present time, humidity 100%, dew point 37°, current snow level is near 6000' lowering to 4500' later this afternoon, observation time temperature was 36° {yesterday's high was 41°}, and the barometric pressure 30.23 and falling.
1/18/2018 7:30 AM 0.02 M M M M Current conditions for 01/18-from mostly cloudy earlier this morning at observation time, to partly cloudy (scattered Cirrus and Cumulus along with widely scattered patchy fog), air movement is from the SE at 1 mph, wind gust 3 mph, humidity 83% {yesterday, the reading was 100%}, dew point 36°, current snow level is near 3000' [yesterday, it was near 4500,], observation time temperature was 32° (yesterday's high was 39°), and the barometric pressure 29.83 and falling.
1/19/2018 7:25 AM 0.01 M M M M Current conditions for 01/19-partly to mostly cloudy (scattered Cirrus, denser Cirrus, Altocumulus, Cumulus and widely scattered patchy fog, no precipitation during the overnight, the haze is moderate, air movement is from the South to 4 mph, then out of the East at 1 mph, wind gust 4 mph, humidity 88%, dew point 32°, current snow level is near 2000' (yesterday, it was near 3000'), observation time temperature was 28° {yesterday's high was 50°-now even though this "number" was 14° ABOVE the normal high of 36°, it came within 7° of tying the record high of 57° on that date way back in '89!}, and the barometric pressure 29.95 and rising. There are indications that cooler air is likely to be noticed in this area from early next week until near the end of the work week.
1/20/2018 7:25 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 1/20-from mostly cloudy at observation time, to partly cloudy (scattered Cirrus, denser Cirrus, and widely scattered patchy fog, no precipitation in the past 24, the snow has melted from both the front and back yards although the gauge was encased with thin ice, the haze is moderate, air movement is from the West to 3 mph, then out of the South at 1 mph, wind gust 3 mph, humidity 88%, dew point 33°, current snow level is near 2000' observation time temperature was 31° {yesterday's high was 42°} and the barometric pressure 30.01 and rising.
1/21/2018 7:30 AM T M M M M The amount shown was the result of snow that fell for about a half an hour before it stopped. Current conditions for 01/21-overcast with periods of light snow near Badger Mountain to the East, no precipitation at this site since earlier this morning, the haze is light to moderate, air movement is from the SE at 2 mph, then out of the East to 7 mph, wind gust 4 mph, humidity 91%, dew point 32°, current snow level is near 2500', observation time temperature was 33° {yesterday's high was 49°}, and the barometric pressure 30.03 and rising.
1/22/2018 7:30 AM 0.03 M M M M Current conditions for 01/22- clear skies except for some clouds to the South, Cirrus and a few Cumulus to the West plus a band of Cumulus to the SW (what a beautiful contrast to yesterday morning at observation time when this area had overcast skies!), the haze is light to moderate, air movement is from the SE to 3 mph, then out of the South at 2 mph, wind gust 4 mph, humidity 80% {yesterday, the reading was 91%}, dew point 31°, current snow level is near 2500' observation time temperature was 25° [yesterday's high was 42°], and the barometric pressure 30.14 and rising.
1/23/2018 7:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M This morning at observation time, the top of the gauge was encased with condensation; however, the rest of it was dry including the inside. Current conditions for 01/23-overcast and snowing along with periods of heavy snowfall, air movement is from the NW at 1-2 mph, wind gust 4 mph, humidity 87%, dew point 30°, current snow level is near 2000' observation time temperature was 32° {yesterday's high was 49°}, and the barometric pressure 30.21 and rising.
1/24/2018 7:30 AM 0.20 0.4 0.20 0.4 0.20 Note: this observer believes that the amount shown may be somewhat inaccurate as the temperature remained above freezing throughout the night. Current conditions for 01/24-overcast along with fog that obscures the higher peaks and ridges around the valley, no precipitation during the overnight, air movement is almost nil at the present time as it comes out of the South at 1 mph, wind gust 2 mph, humidity 100% (yesterday, it was 87%), dew point 34°, current snow level is near 3500' {yesterday, it was near 2000'}, observation time temperature was 32° (yesterday's high was 34°), and the barometric pressure 29.86 and falling.
1/25/2018 7:20 AM T M M M M Current conditions for 01/24-from mostly clear skies at observation time, to mostly overcast along with widely scattered patchy fog, no precipitation during the overnight, the haze is light to moderate, air movement is almost nil at the present time as it is calm, wind gust 2 mph, humidity 85%, dew point 30° {yesterday, the readings were 100% and 34°}, current snow level is near 1500' [yesterday. it was near 3500'], observation time temperature was 26° (yesterday's high was 36°), and the barometric pressure 289.73 and falling.
1/26/2018 7:25 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 01/26-mostly overcast (scattered Cirrus, Cirrostratus and Altostratus along with widely scattered patchy fog, no precipitation in the past 24 (though the gauge was encased in a thin veneer of ice), the haze is moderate, air movement, at the present time, is nil, wind gust 2 mph, humidity 92%, dew point 28°, current snow level is near 1500, observation time temperature was 27° {yesterday's high was 35°}, and the barometric pressure 30.07 and rising.
1/27/2018 7:25 AM 0.16 3.3 0.16 3.3 0.16 Note: the amount of snow in the gauge had melted by the time this observer got to it because there were two AAU basketball games this morning which he attended and hence, the amount shown was simply from the "melted water". Current conditions for 01/27-partly to mostly cloudy (scattered Cirrus, Cirrostratus and an Altocumulus lenticularis to the South), no precipitation since this morning, the haze is clear due to strong winds, air movement is from the WNW at 23 mph, then from the NW to 10 mph, wind gust 20 mph, humidity 54%, dew point 32° {yesterday, the readings were 92% and 38° respectively}, current snow level is near 3500' [yesterday, it was near 1500'], observation time temperature was 34° (yesterday's high was 41°) and the barometric pressure 30.04 and rising.
1/28/2018 7:25 AM 0.04 M M M M Note: Once again, the report was completed late this afternoon because this observer attended two AAU basketball games that involved our grandson. Current conditions for 01/28-overcast, no precipitation since this morning, the haze is light, air movement is calm, wind gust 0 (quite a contrast to yesterday as this site had a 20 mph gust), humidity 85%, dew point 37° {yesterday, the readings were 54% and 32° respectively}, current snow level is near 6500' [yesterday, it was near 3500'], observation time temperature was 33° (yesterday's high was 52°-although this number was 14° ABOVE the normal high of 38°, it came within 3° of tying the record high of 55° on that date way back in '62!), and the barometric pressure 30.44 and rising.
1/29/2018 7:25 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 01/29-above this "foggy" overcast, the sky is overcast, no precipitation during the overnight, the haze is light, air movement is almost nil as it comes from the SW to 1 mph, wind gust 0, humidity 92%, dew point 36°, current snow level is near 6500' observation time temperature was 36° (yesterday's high was 45°) and the barometric pressure 30.23 and falling.
1/30/2018 8:30 AM 0.10 M M M M Note: the reason for the late observation time was because there was an incident in the apartments behind us that involved the police. Current conditions for 01/30-mostly clear skies except for a band of clouds that extend from the West to the SW, the haze is light, air movement is from the WNW to 10 mph, then out of the North at 6 mph, wind gust 9 mph, humidity 43%, dew point 27° (yesterday, the readings were 92% and 36° respectively), current snow level is near 2000' {yesterday, it was near 6500'}, observation time temperature was 31° [yesterday's high was 42°], and the barometric pressure 29.98 and falling.
1/31/2018 7:25 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 01/31-mostly overcast (a somewhat chaotic sky- scattered Cirrus, Cirostratus, Altostratus and a few widely scattered Cumulus), no precipitation in the last 24, the haze is light to moderate, air movement is from the NNW to 5 mph, then out of the SE at 2 mph, wind gust 3 mph, humidity 69% {yesterday, the reading was 43%}, dew point 27°, current snow level is near 1000' rising to 1500' later this afternoon, observation time temperature was 32° [yesterday's high was 54°], and the barometric pressure 30.18 and rising.
2/1/2018 7:25 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 02/01-overcast (Altostratus), no precipitation in the past 24, the haze is light to moderate, air movement is first from the East at 1 mph, then out of the North also at 1 mph, wind gust 4 mph, humidity 78%, dew point 27°, current snow level is near 2500' {yesterday, it was near 1500'}, observation time temperature was 30° [yesterday's high was 50°], and the barometric pressure 30.23 and rising. Here are some interesting eom stats- 1) total precipitation (mostly in the form of rain): 1.66 or about 123% of average and hence, the running total at this site increased from a +7.33 to +7.64, 2) number of days without precipitation: 11, 3) high BP: 30.71 on 01/02, 4) low BP 29.62 on 01/09, 5) date with low BP and no precipitation: this event did not happen, 6) date with high BP and precipitation: 30.71 on 01/02 (T), 7) average BP: 30.15, 7a) average afternoon BP: 30.12, 8) average morning temperature-a) official minimum: 30.3°, b) normal: 21.7°, 9) low morning temperature-a) official minimum: 20° on 01/03, 10) high morning temperature- a) official maximum: 36° on 01/16, 01/17, & 01/29, 11) average afternoon temperature- a) official maximum: 40.2°, b) normal: 35.7°, 12) low afternoon temperature- a) official minimum: 30° on 01/02, and 13) high afternoon temperature- a) official maximum: 54° on 01/30.
2/2/2018 7:20 AM 0.14 0.4 0.14 0.4 0.14 Current conditions for 02/02-overcast and raining (the snow we received last evening will more than likely melt during the course of the day), the "low clouds" completely obscure the higher mountains and ridges around the valley, air movement is almost nil, wind gust 3 mph, humidity 93%, dew point 33° {yesterday, the readings were 78% and 27° respectively}, current snow level is near 6000' [yesterday, it was near 2500'], observation time temperature was 32° (yesterday's high was 40°}, and the barometric pressure 30.18 and rising.
2/3/2018 7:20 AM 0.10 M M M M Note: yesterday, it was reported that 0.14 was received at this site as a result of the melted value of snow. This was followed-a short time later-by precipitation in the form of rain which resulted in an additional 0.10 for a grand total of 0.24. Current conditions for 02/03-partly cloudy, no precipitation during the overnight, the haze is moderate, air movement is from the SE at 2 mph, wind gust 0, humidity 62%, dew point 40° {yesterday, the readings were 93% and 33° respectively}, current snow level is near 5500', observation time temperature was 33° [yesterday's high was 45°], and the barometric pressure 30.07 and rising.
2/4/2018 7:15 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 02/04-mostly cloudy (scattered Altocumulus and Cumulus-dominant varieties), no precipitation in the past 24, the haze is light to moderate, air movement is from the West to 5 mph, then out of the SW at 2 mph, wind gust 6 mph, humidity 62%, dew point 38°, current snow level is near 7500' {yesterday, it was near 5500'}, observation time temperature was 33° [yesterday's high was 64°-not only did this "number" smash the normal high of 40° by 24°, but also broke the record high of 58° by 6° on that date way back in '62!], and the barometric pressure 30.05 and rising.
2/5/2018 7:10 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 02/05-partly cloudy (scattered Cirrus, denser Cirrus, Altocumulus and widely scattered Cumulus), no precipitation in the past 24, the haze is light to moderate, air movement is from the WNW to 6 mph, then out of the East at 1 mph, wind gust 5 mph, humidity 61%, dew point 34°, snow level is near 4500' {yesterday, it was near 7500'}, observation time temperature was 41° [yesterday, the high was 61°-well, once again, not only was this number 20° ABOVE the normal high of 41°, but it also eclipsed the record high of 59° by 2° on that date way back in '67!], and the barometric pressure 30.03 and falling.
2/6/2018 7:15 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M current conditions for 02/06-partly cloudy (scattered Cirrus, Cirrostratus, Altostratus, and several contrails), no precipitation in the past 24, although there was light frost in the front and back yards, the gauge was encased in a thin veneer of condensation, the haze is moderate, air movement is from the South at 1 mph, wind gust 4 mph, humidity 77% (yesterday, the reading was 61%), dew point 32°, current snow level is near 3500' {yesterday, it was near 4500'}, observation time temperature was 31° [yesterday's high was 61°-for the third consecutive day, not only was this number 20° ABOVE the normal high of 41°, but it also eclipsed the old record of 54° by 7° on that date way back in '67!!], and the barometric pressure 30.21 and rising.
2/7/2018 7:15 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 02/07-partly to mostly cloudy (scattered Cirrus, Cirrostratus, almond shaped Altocumulus and widely scattered Cumulus), no precipitation in the past 24, the haze is moderate, air movement is from the East at 2 mph, wind gust 2 mph, humidity 77%, dew point 36°, current snow level is near 6000' {yesterday, it was near 3500'}, observation time temperature was 34° [yesterday's high was 49°-no record highs for today!!], and the barometric pressure 30.24 and rising. There are indications that cooler air will likely be noticed in this area by the weekend into early next week as the snow level should drop well below pass levels through this period.
2/8/2018 7:10 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 02/08-partly cloudy (scattered Altocumulus and Cumulus) and "windy", no precipitation in the past 24, the haze is light, air movement is from the NW at 8-13 mph, wind gust 14 mph, humidity 40% {yesterday, the reading was 77%}, dew point 35°, current snow level is near 5000' lowering to 4000' later this afternoon, observation time temperature was 58° [yesterday's high was 65 WOW! this site has 2 record breakers today, the observation number was 34° ABOVE the normal high of 24° and yesterday's high was not only 23° above the normal high of 42°, but also eclipsed the record high of 55° by 10° on that date way back in 1953! and the barometric pressure 29.92 and falling.
2/9/2018 7:10 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Note: this report was done in the early afternoon due to a commitment earlier this morning. Current conditions for 02/09-partly cloudy (scattered Cumulus, ragged Cumulus and Cumulus fractus), no precipitation in the past 24, the haze is light to moderate, air movement is from the SE to 6 mph, then out of the NE at 3 mph, wind gust 6 mph, humidity 39%, dew point 20° (yesterday, the reading was 35°), current snow level is near 1500' {yesterday, it was near 4000'}, observation time temperature was 35° [yesterday, it was 58° or, 34° ABOVE the normal low of 24°!], yesterday's high was 67° {which not only was 25° ABOVE the normal high of 42°, but also eclipsed the old record high of 55° by 12° on that date way back in 1945 WOW!}and the barometric pressure 30.21 and rising.
2/10/2018 7:05 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 02/10-clear skies except for a few scattered Cirrus near the western horizon, no precipitation in the past 24, the haze is moderate, air movement is from the SSE at 10 mph, then out of the NE to 3 mph, wind gust 6 mph, humidity 51% (yesterday, the reading was 39%), dew point 16°, current freezing level is near 2500' {yesterday, the snow level was near 1500'}, observation time temperature was was 28°-quite a contrast to 48 hours ago when the temperature was 58°-yesterday's high was 46°-and the barometric pressure 30.40 and rising.
2/12/2018 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 02/12-clear skies, no precipitation in the last 24, the haze is light to moderate, light air movement is from the WNW to 4 mph, then out of the NE at 3 mph, wind gust 5 mph, humidity 45%, dew point 13°, current freezing level is near 1500' rising to 2500' later this afternoon, observation time temperature was 24° {yesterday's high was 46°}, and the barometric pressure 30.32 and rising. There are indications that the cool air in the area is likely to persist through the work week.
2/13/2018 6:50 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 02/13-clear skies except for some widely scattered Cirrus and Cumulus, no precipitation in the last 24, the haze is moderate, light air movement is from the SE to 4 mph, then out of the South at 2 mph, wind gust 4 mph, humidity 52%, dew point 17°, current freezing level is near 3000', observation time temperature was 20° {yesterday's high was 46°}, and the barometric pressure 30.38 and rising.
2/14/2018 6:55 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 02/14-partly to mostly cloudy (scattered Cumulus-dominant variety), no precipitation in the last 24, the haze is moderate to bad, light air movement is from the NNW to 1 mph, then out of the SE at 2 mph, wind gust 5 mph, humidity 57%, dew point 24°, current snow level is near 1500' {yesterday, the freezing level was near 3000'}, observation time temperature was 28° [yesterday's high was 46°], and the barometric pressure was 29.92 and falling.
2/15/2018 6:50 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 02/15-partly cloudy (Cirrus-dominant variety and widely scattered Cumulus), no precipitation in the last 24, the haze is moderate, light air movement is from the SE at 2 mph, wind gust 3 mph, humidity 58%, dew point 24°, current snow level is near 500' rising to 1500' later this afternoon, observation time temperature was 26° {yesterday's high was 48°}, and the barometric pressure 30.32 and rising.
2/16/2018 6:50 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 02/16-partly cloudy (scattered Cumulus, Cumulus Fractus and ragged Cumulus), no precipitation in the past 24-although there was a dead fly in the larger gauge! the haze is moderate, light air movement is from the West to 4 mph, then out of the South at 3 mph, wind gust 6 mph, humidity 54%, dew point 26°, current snow level is near 2500' {yesterday, it was near 1500', observation time temperature was 28° [yesterday's, high was 51°-even though this number did not break any record, it was 6° ABOVE the normal high of 45° and came within 4° of tying the record high of 55° on that date back in 1977!], and the barometric pressure 30.19 and falling. There are indications that after the wind and precipitation takes place in this area, the air is likely to become much cooler as arctic air settles in for much of the upcoming workweek.
2/17/2018 7:05 AM 0.19 1.3 0.19 1.3 0.19 Current conditions for 02/17-from overcast skies along with heavy snow for most of the morning, to mostly overcast with partial clearing toward the East and South, the haze is light to moderate, light air movement is from the East to 1 mph, then out of the South at 2 mph, wind gust 7 mph, humidity 97%, dew point 32° (yesterday, the readings were 54% and 26° respectively),current snow level is near 2000' rising to 3500' later this afternoon, observation time temperature was 31° {yesterday's high was 56°-although this number was 11° above the normal high of 45°, it was well short of the record high of 64° by 8°}, and the barometric pressure 29.92 [since observation time the BP has dropped to 29.65].
2/18/2018 6:55 AM T M M M M Note: yesterday, it was reported that 0.19 had been received; however, shortly before noon, precipitation (that persisted for a few hours) in the form of rain resulted in an additional 0.04 for a grand total of 0.23. Current conditions for 02/18-overcast with light intermittent snow flurries-no accumulation-and believed to be "fog" snow-plus partial clearing near the Eastern horizon, the haze is moderate, light air movement is from the East to 4 mph, wind gust 2 mph, humidity 77%, dew point 26° {yesterday, the readings were 97% and 32° respectively}, current snow level is at the surface [yesterday, it was near 3500'], observation time temperature was 28° (yesterday's high was 48°), and the barometric pressure 29.63 and rising.
2/19/2018 6:55 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 02/19-clear and cold! no precipitation in the past 24, the haze is light to moderate, light air movement is from the West at 5 mph, then out of the NE at 4 mph, wind gust 7 mph, humidity 45%, dew point 7° (yesterday, the readings were 77% and 26° respectively), current freezing level is at the surface {it looks as though it will remain this way through most of the work week then hover between 200' and 400' through the upcoming weekend}, observation time temperature was 18° [yesterday's high was 36°], and the barometric pressure 30.16 and rising. According to both the GFS and NAM models, the coldest air will be "funneled" into this area from the north through Thursday, then the "coldest" air will be cutoff to a NW flow across the Gulf before turning south over WA.
2/20/2018 6:50 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 02/20-mostly cloudy scattered Cirrus, denser Cirrus, Altostratus, and Cumulus), no precipitation in the last 24, the haze is moderate, light air movement is from the West to 5 mph, then out of the South at 2 mph, wind gust 5 mph, humidity 53%, {yesterday, the reading was 45%}, dew point 7°, current snow level is at the surface [it appears as though the snow level will remain at the surface through Thursday then rise and hover between 400' & 500' into early next week except for Thursday night and Saturday when it will briefly be at 1000'], observation time temperature was 14° (yesterday's high was 40°), and the barometric pressure 30.27 and rising.
2/21/2018 6:55 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 02/21-overcast (Altostratus plus widely scattered Cumulus), no precipitation in the past 24 although the gauge was encased with "patchy" condensation, the haze is light to moderate, light air movement is from the West to 4 mph, then out of the South at 2 mph, wind gust 4 mph, humidity 59%, dew point 8°, current freezing level is near 1000' {yesterday, it was at the surface}, observation time temperature was 14° [yesterday's high was 29°], and the barometric pressure 30.41 and rising.
2/22/2018 6:45 AM T M M M M Current conditions for 02/22-mostly clear (scattered Cirrus, a large band of Altostratus to the South, plus widely scattered Cumulus, Cumulus Fractus and ragged Cumulus), the haze is light to moderate, air movement is from the WNW to 7 mph, then out of the NE at 4 mph, wind gust 6 mph, humidity 65%, dew point 13° {yesterday, the readings were 59% and 8° respectively}, current snow level is at the surface [yesterday, the freezing level was near 1000'], observation time temperature was 20° (yesterday's high was 32°), and the barometric pressure 30.21 and rising.
2/23/2018 6:45 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 02/23-overcast (semi transparent Altostratus) no precipitation in the past 24, the haze continues light to moderate, light air movement is from the WSW to 4 mph, then out of the SW at 2 mph, wind gust 4 mph, humidity 55%, dew point 9° {yesterday, the readings were 65% and 13° respectively}, current snow level is at surface, observation time temperature was 14° [yesterday's high was 39°] and the barometric pressure 30.42 and rising.
2/24/2018 6:04 AM T M M M M Note: this report was delayed until early this afternoon due to a previous commitment earlier this morning (an AAU basketball tournament game). Current conditions for 02/24-clear skies except for some scattered Cumulus from the NW to the West, the haze is light to moderate, air movement is from the NW to 9 mph, then out of the NE at 4 mph, wind gust 8 mph, humidity 60%, dew point 21° {yesterday, the reading was 9°}, current snow level is near 500' [yesterday, it was at the surface], observation time temperature was 24° (yesterday's high was 37°), and the barometric pressure 29.93 and rising.
2/25/2018 6:55 AM T M M M M Note: once again, this report was delayed until this afternoon as a result of two AAU basketball games earlier this morning. Current conditions for 02/25-overcast and snowing along with intermittent periods of heavy snow, air movement is from the West at 20 mph, then out of the SW to 7 mph, wind gust 17 mph, humidity 47%, dew point 27° {yesterday, the readings were 60% and 21° respectively}, current snow level is near 1500' [yesterday, it was near 500'], observation time temperature was 33° (yesterday's high was 48°), and the barometric pressure 29.76 and falling
2/26/2018 6:45 AM 0.02 M M M M Yesterday, it was reported that a trace had been received; however during the morning hours, this site experienced snow and periods of heavy snow that resulted in an additional total of 0.02. Current conditions for 2/26-clear skies-quite a contrast to yesterday!-except for widely scattered Cumulus near the Eastern and Western horizon, the amount of "precipitation" shown more than likely occurred at some point during the overnight, the haze is light, air movement is from the WNW at 6 mph, then out of the SE to 3 mph, wind gust 5 mph, humidity 59% {yesterday, it was near 47%}, dew point 24°, current snow level is near the surface [yesterday, it was near 1500'], observation time temperature was 24° (yesterday's high was 48°), and the barometric pressure 30.02 and rising.
2/27/2018 6:45 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 2/27-mostly cloudy (scattered Cirrus, Altostratus, and Cumulus plus two Contrails), no precipitation in the last 24, the haze is light to moderate, air movement is from the WSW at 2 mph, then out of the NE also at 2 mph, wind gust 5 mph, humidity 53%, dew point 21°, current snow level is near 400' rising to 2000' later this afternoon {yesterday, it was at the surface}, observation time temperature was 28° [yesterday's high was 49°], and the barometric pressure 30.09 and rising.
2/28/2018 6:50 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 02/28-overcast, no precipitation in the past 24 although there was light condensation in the funnel, the haze is light to moderate, light air movement is from the NE to 3 mph, wind gust 2 mph, humidity 67%, dew point 26° {yesterday, the readings were 53% and 21° respectively}, current snow level is near 1500', observation time temperature was 30° [yesterday's high was 53­°], and the barometric pressure 29.95 and falling.
3/1/2018 6:50 AM 0.02 M M M M Current conditions for 03/01-overcast along with scattered fog near the summits of the higher ridges and peaks around the valley plus a small area of partial clearing toward the East, the haze is light to moderate, light air movement is from the East to 9 mph, wind gust 2 mph, humidity 94%, dew point 38° {yesterday, the readings were 67%, dew point 26° respectively}, current snow level is near 1500' observation time temperature was 38° [yesterday's high was 46°], and the barometric pressure 29.62 and falling. Here are some interesting stats for FEBRUARY- 1) total precipitation: 0.51 or about 54% of average and hence reduced the running total at this site from 7.64 to 7.21, 2) number of days without precipitation: 21, 3) high BP: 30.42 on 2/23, 4) low BP: 29.63 on 2/18, 5) date with low BP and no precipitation: this event did not happen, 6) date with high BP and precipitation: 30.21 on 2/22 (T), 7) average BP: 30.12, 7a) average afternoon BP: 30.07, 8) average morning temperature-a) official minimum: 28.8°, b) normal: 26.8°, 9) low morning temperature- a) official minimum: 14° on 2/20 & 2/21, 10) high morning temperature- a) official maximum: 58° on 2/08, 11) average afternoon temperature- a) official maximum: 48°, b) normal: 46.3°, 12) low afternoon temperature- a) official minimum: 29° on 2/20, and 13) high afternoon temperature- a) official maximum: 67° on 2/08.
3/2/2018 6:45 AM 0.05 M M M M Note: yesterday, it was reported that 0.02 was received at this site; however, during the course of the morning into early afternoon, an additional 0.05 was received for a grand total of 0.07. Current conditions for 03/02-overcast (semi-transparent Altostratus and widely scattered Cumulus), the haze is light to moderate, light air movement is from the NW at 5-7 mph, wind gust 10 mph, humidity 84%, dew point 34° {yesterday, the readings were 94% and 38° respectively}, current snow level is near 1500', observation time temperature was 36° [yesterday's high was 43°], and the barometric pressure 29.55 and falling.
3/3/2018 6:45 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 03/03-clear skies (simply a gorgeous morning!) except for some scattered Cumulus near the Northern and Western horizon, no precipitation in the past 24 although the gauge was encased in frost, the haze is light to moderate, air movement is from the WNW to 6 mph, then out of the North also at 6 mph, wind gust 9 mph, humidity 61%, dew point 27° {yesterday, the readings were 84% and 34° respectively}, current snow level is near 1500'-same as the past three days!-observation time temperature was 25° [yesterday's high was 51°], and the barometric pressure 29.95 and rising.
3/4/2018 6:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 03/04-mostly cloudy in a somewhat chaotic sky, no precipitation in the last 24 though, once again, the gauge was encased in heavy frost, the haze is moderate, air movement is from the WNW at 10 mph, then out of the NE to 4 mph, wind gust 8 mph, humidity 60%, dew point 25°, current snow level is near 1500', observation time temperature was 25° {yesterday's high was 49°}, and the barometric pressure 30.10 and rising.
3/5/2018 6:45 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 03/05-mostly cloudy (Cirrus, Cirrostratus, Altostratus and widely scattered Cumulus), no precipitation in the past 24 though the gauge was encased in a thin veneer of frost, the haze is light to moderate, air movement is from the WNW at 5 mph, then out of the SE to 3 mph, wind gust 5 mph, humidity 68%, dew point 30°, current snow level continues to be near 1500' observation time temperature was 26° {yesterday's high was 46°}, and the barometric pressure 30.29 and rising.
3/6/2018 6:45 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 03/06-clear skies except for some widely scattered Cumulus, Cumulus fractus and ragged Cumulus, no precipitation in the past 24, the haze is light to moderate, air movement is from the West at 3 mph, then out of the NE also at 3 mph, wind gust 5 mph, humidity 51%, dew point 22° {yesterday, the readings were 68% and 30° respectively}, current freezing level is near 2000' then rising to 3000' later this afternoon [yesterday, the snow level was near 1500'], observation time temperature was 23° (yesterday's high was 51°), and the barometric pressure 30.37 and rising.
3/7/2018 6:35 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 03/07-partly to mostly cloudy ( scattered Cirrus, almond shaped Altocumulus, and Altostratus "together" with Altocumulus), no precipitation in the past 24, the haze is light to moderate, air movement is from the West to 4 mph, then out of the South at 2 mph, wind gust 5 mph, humidity 56%, dew point 23°, Current freezing level is near 4500' rising to 5500' later this afternoon {yesterday, the freezing level was near 3000'}, observation time temperature was 22° [yesterday's high was 53°], and the barometric pressure 30.26 and rising.
3/8/2018 6:45 AM 0.02 M M M M Current conditions for 03/08-overcast with an occasional "sprinkle", the higher ridges and mountains around the valley are completely obscured from view, light air movement is from the SSW at 2 mph, wind gust 2 mph, humidity 89%, dew point 33° {yesterday, the readings were 56% and 23° respectively}, current snow level is near 4500' [yesterday, the freezing level was near 5500'], observation time temperature was 34° (yesterday's high was 45°) and the barometric pressure 29.89 and falling.
3/9/2018 6:30 AM 0.01 M M M M Current conditions for 03/09-partly to mostly cloudy (scattered Cirrus, Altocumulus and Cumulus), the haze is light to moderate, air movement is from the NW at 6-11 mph, wind gust 13 mph, humidity 32%, dew point 21° {yesterday, the readings were 89% and 33° respectively}, current snow level is near 2000' [yesterday, it was near 4500'], observation time temperature was 30° (yesterday's high was 42°), and the barometric pressure was 29.74 and falling.
3/10/2018 6:25 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 03/10-clear skies except for some widely scattered Cirrus and Altocumulus mainly toward the West and North, no precipitation in the past 24, the haze is light to moderate, light air movement is from the WNW at 2 mph, then out of the North to 3 mph, wind gust 5 mph, humidity 51% (yesterday, the reading was 32%), dew point 24°, current freezing level is near 2500' rising to 4500' later this afternoon {yesterday, the snow level was near 2000'}, observation time temperature was 31° [yesterday's high was 57°], and the barometric pressure 30.22 and rising.
3/11/2018 7:35 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 03/11-clear skies, no precipitation in the past 24, the haze is light to moderate, light air movement is from the NNW at 1 mph, then out of the East to 3 mph, wind gust 5 mph, humidity 34% {yesterday, the reading was 51%}, dew point 25°, current freezing level is near 6000' [yesterday, it was near 4500'], observation time temperature was 26° (yesterday's high was 55°), and the barometric pressure 30.29 and rising.
3/12/2018 6:35 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 03/12-clear skies except for some widely scattered Cirrus, no precipitation in the past 24, the haze is light to moderate, air movement is from the WNW to 4 mph, then out of the SE at 2 mph, wind gust 4 mph, humidity 60%, dew point 29°(yesterday, the readings were 34% and 25° respectively), current freezing level is near 7000' {yesterday, it was near 6000'}; however, there are indications that the snow level is likely to fall to pass level from mid week and persist through the upcoming weekend, observation time temperature was 27° [yesterday's high was 63°-now although this "number" is 11° ABOVE the normal high of 52°, it came within 4° of tying the record high of 67° on that date way back in 1965!!], and the barometric pressure 30.32 and rising.
3/13/2018 7:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 03/13-overcast except for two small areas of partial clearing toward the West and SW, no precipitation in the past 24, the haze is moderate, light air movement is from the West to 3 mph, then out of the North at 1 mph, wind gust 3 mph, humidity 68%, dew point 32°, current snow level is near 6500' observation time temperature was 34° {yesterday's high was 64°}, and the barometric pressure 29.98 and falling.
3/14/2018 7:30 AM 0.10 M M M M Current conditions for 03/14-partly to mostly cloudy (scattered Cirrus, Altocumulus, Altostratus, and Cumulus), the haze is moderate, air movement is from the West to 6 mph, then out of the North also at 6 mph, wind gust 9 mph, humidity 67%, dew point 37°, current snow level is near 2500' {yesterday, it was near 6500'}, observation time temperature was 42° [yesterday's high was 54°], and the barometric pressure 29.77 and falling.
3/15/2018 7:15 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 03/15-partly to mostly cloudy (scattered Cirrus, denser Cirrus, Altocumulus and Cumulus), no precipitation in the past 24, the haze is moderate, air movement is from the NW to 4 mph, then out of the South at 2 mph, wind gust 4 mph, humidity 56%, dew point 27° {yesterday, the readings were 67% and 37° respectively}, current freezing level is near 3500' rising to 4500' later this afternoon [yesterday, the snow level was near 2500'], observation time temperature was 30° (yesterday's high was 61°), and the barometric pressure 29.85 and falling.
3/16/2018 7:20 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 03/16-partly to mostly cloudy (scattered Altocumulus and Cumulus), no precipitation in the past 24, the haze is moderate, air movement is from the WNW at 7 mph, then out of the NE to 4 mph, wind gust 6 mph, humidity 58%, dew point 29°, current snow level is near 3500' {yesterday, the freezing level was near 4500'}, observation time temperature was 35° (yesterday's high was 61°) and the barometric pressure 29.90 and rising.
3/17/2018 7:05 AM 0.01 M M M M Current conditions for 03/17-partly cloudy (scattered Cirrus, denser Cirrus, Cirrostratus, Altocumulus "sproutings" toward the North, and widely scattered Cumulus), the haze is moderate, air movement is from the WNW to 8 mph, then out of the SE at 2 mph, wind gust 5 mph, humidity 58%, dew point 34°, current snow level is near 3000', observation time temperature was 37° {yesterday's high: 58°}, and the barometric pressure 29.81 and rising.
3/18/2018 7:25 AM T M M M M Current conditions for 03/18-mostly clear (scattered Cumulus plus some Cumulus congestus toward the NE and North, the haze is light to moderate, air movement is from the NW at 8-12 mph, wind gust 13 mph, humidity 33%, dew point 27° {yesterday, the readings were 58% and 34° respectively}, current snow level is near 2500', observation time temperature: 37° [yesterday's high: 64°], and the barometric pressure 30.00 and rising. There are indications that near the end of the upcoming work week into the first part of the weekend, the snow level should be well below pass levels (between 1000' & 1500').
3/19/2018 7:05 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 03/19-clear skies except for some scattered Cumulus toward the East and North, plus patches of Altocumulus to the NE, the haze is light to moderate, no precipitation in the past 24, air movement is from the West at 4 mph, then out of the SE to 4 mph, wind gust 7 mph, humidity 47%, dew point 26°, current snow level is near 2500', observation time temperature: 30° {yesterday's high: 63°}, and the barometric pressure 30.8 and rising.
3/20/2018 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 03/20-clear skies except for some widely scattered Cirrus, no precipitation in the past 24, the haze is light to moderate, light air movement is from the West to 5 mph, then out of the South at 2 mph, wind gust 4 mph, humidity 48%, dew point 26°, current freezing level is near 4000' {yesterday, the snow level was near 2500'}, observation time temperature: 29° [yesterday's high: 64°], and the barometric pressure 30.11 and rising.
3/21/2018 7:05 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 03/21-from mostly clear skies earlier this morning at observation time, to mostly overcast except for some partial clearing toward the East, South and SW, no precipitation in the past 24 (this "stat" is likely to change later today!), the haze is moderate to bad, light air movement is from the WNW to 4 mph, then out of the SE at 2 mph, wind gust 4 mph, humidity 62% {yesterday, the reading was 48%}, dew point 28°, current snow level is near 2500' rising to 3500' later this afternoon, observation time temperature: 30° [yesterday's high: 64°], and the barometric pressure 29.85 and falling.
3/22/2018 7:20 AM 0.23 M M M M Current conditions for 03/22-overcast, the haze is moderate, light air movement is from the East to 3 mph, then out of the NW at 1 mph, wind gust 3 mph, humidity 94%, dew point 42° {yesterday, the readings were 62% and 28° respectively}, current snow level is near 5000' lowering to 3500' later this afternoon [yesterday, the snow level was near 3500'], observation time temperature: 42° (yesterday's high: 55°), and the barometric pressure 29.60 and falling.
3/23/2018 7:05 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Note: when 0.23 was reported yesterday morning, intermittent rainfall/showers persisted through much of the day which resulted in an additional 0.05 for a grand total of 0.28. Current conditions for 03/23- overcast with occasional snow flurries; however the mountains around the valley are receiving steadier snow showers, the haze is light to moderate, light air movement is from the ENE at 4 mph, wind gust 3 mph, humidity 67%, dew point 27° {yesterday, the readings were 94% and 42° respectively}, current snow level is believed to be at the surface (yesterday, the snow level was near 3500'), observation time temperature: 28° {yesterday's high: 50°}, and the barometric pressure 29.90 and rising.
3/24/2018 7:15 AM 0.09 M M M M Current conditions for 03/24-mostly overcast except for some partial clearing to the West, South and NW, there is a fresh mantle of snow on Badger Mountain to the East, the haze is light to moderate, air movement is from the West to 9 mph, then out of the SW at 3 mph, wind gust 5 mph, humidity 81%, dew point 36° {yesterday, the readings were 67% and 27° respectively}, current snow level is at the surface, observation time temperature: 35° [yesterday's high: 53°], and the barometric pressure 29.73 and falling.
3/25/2018 6:55 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 03/25-mostly clear except for scattered Cirrus and several Contrails, no precipitation in the past 24, the haze is light, air movement is from the NW at 6 mph, then out of the East to 3 mph, wind gust 5 mph, humidity 49%, dew point 24° (yesterday, the readings were 81% and 36° respectively), current snow level is near 1500' {yesterday, it was at the surface}, observation time temperature: 27° [yesterday's high: 57°], and the barometric pressure: 30.00 and rising.
3/26/2018 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 03/26-we have an Altostratus overcast along with scattered Cumulus, no precipitation in the past 24, the haze is light, air movement, also light, is from the SSE at 1-5 mph, wind gust 5 mph, humidity 51%, dew point 26°, current snow level is near 1500', observation time temperature: 36° {yesterday's high: 56°}, and the barometric pressure 30.15 and rising.
3/27/2018 7:05 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 03/27-partly to mostly cloudy (scattered Cirrus and Cumulus), no precipitation in the last 24, the haze is light, air movement is from the WSW to 9 mph, then out of the East at 2 mph, wind gust 4 mph, humidity 53%, dew point 34°, current snow level is near 4000' {yesterday, it was near 1500'}, observation time temperature: 39° [yesterday's high: 57°], and the barometric pressure 30.17 and rising.
3/28/2018 6:50 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 3/28-partly cloudy (scattered Cirrus plus some Cirrostratus toward the South, no precipitation in the past 24, the haze is light, air movement is from the WNW at 10 mph, then out of the NW to 6 mph, humidity 32%, dew point 25° {yesterday, the readings were 53% and 34° respectively}, current snow level is near 3500', observation time temperature: 35° (yesterday's high: 67°), and the barometric pressure 30.26 and rising.
3/29/2018 6:50 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 03/29-overcast except for some partial clearing from the NW to the North, no precipitation in the past 24, the haze is light, air movement is from the WNW to 6 mph, then out of the NW also at 6 mph, wind gust 12 mph, humidity 42% (yesterday, the reading was 32%), dew point 28°, current snow level is near 4000', observation time temperature: 45° {yesterday's high: 63°}, and the barometric pressure 30.27 and rising.
3/30/2018 6:45 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 03/30-partly cloudy (scattered Cumulus, Cumulus Fractus and ragged Cumulus), no precipitation in the past 24, the haze is light, air movement is from the West to 7 mph, then out of the East at 2 mph, wind gust 4 mph, humidity 58%, dew point 35° {yesterday, the readings were 42% and 28° respectively}, current snow level is near 4000', observation time temperature: 45° [yesterday's high: 66°], and the barometric pressure 30.03 and falling.
3/31/2018 6:45 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 03/31-overcast (Altostratus), no precipitation in the past 24, the haze is light, air movement is from the NE to 4 mph, then out of the North at 2 mph, wind gust 5 mph, humidity 33%, dew point 22° {yesterday, the readings were 58% and 35° respectively}, current freezing level is near 4500'-there are indications that from tomorrow through early next week, cooler air is likely to bring the snow level down below pass levels-observation time temperature: 38° [yesterday's high: 67°], and the barometric pressure 30.26 and rising.
4/1/2018 6:45 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 04/01-partly cloudy (scattered Cirrus, denser Cirrus and Cumulus), no precipitation in the past 24, the haze is light, air movement is from the WNW to 4 mph, then out of the SE at 3 mph, wind gust 5 mph, humidity 51% {yesterday, the reading was 33%}, dew point 27°, current snow level is near 2500' [yesterday, the freezing level was near 4500'], observation time temperature: 31° (yesterday's high: 61°), and the barometric pressure 29.91 and falling. Here are some interesting stats or MARCH- 1) total precipitation: 0.63 or about 48.5% of average and hence, reduced the running total for this area from a +7.64 to +6.54, 2) number of days without precipitation: 21, 3) high BP: 30.37 on 3/06, 4) low BP: 29.55 on 3/02, 5) date with low BP and no precipitation: 29.85 on 3/15 & 3/21, 6) date with high BP and precipitation: 30.00 on 3/18 (T), 7) average BP: 30.02, 7a) average afternoon BP: 29.97, 8) average morning temperature-a) official minimum: 33°, b) normal: 31.4°, 9) low morning temperature-a) official minimum: 22°, 10) high morning temperature-a) official maximum: 58° on 3/15, 11) average afternoon temperature-a) official maximum: 56.8°, b) normal: 54°, 12) low afternoon temperature-a) official minimum: 42° on 3/08, and 13) high afternoon temperature-a) official maximum: 67° on 3/27 & 3/30.
4/2/2018 6:45 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 04/02-partly cloudy (scattered Cirrus, Cumulus, Cumulus Fractus and ragged Cumulus), no precipitation in the past 24, the haze is light, air movement is from the WNW at 15 mph, then out of the NW to 5 mph, wind gust 10 mph, humidity 39%, dew point 20° {yesterday, the readings were 51% and 27° respectively}, current snow level is near 1000' rising to 1500' later this afternoon [yesterday, the snow level was near 2500'], observation time temperature: 33° (yesterday's high: 62°), and the barometric pressure 29.83 and falling.
4/3/2018 6:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 04/03-overcast (scattered Cirrus, denser Cirrus, Altostratus and widely scattered Cumulus), no precipitation in the past 24, the haze is light, air movement-also light-is out of the SE at 3 mph, wind gust 5 mph, humidity 53%, dew point 25° {yesterday, the readings were 39% and 20° respectively}, current snow level is near 2000', observation time temperature: 28° [yesterday's high: 56°], and the barometric pressure 30.10 and rising.
4/4/2018 6:50 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 04/04-overcast (Altostratus along with widely scattered Cumulus), no precipitation in the last 24, the haze is light to moderate, air movement is from the ENE to 1 mph, then out of the SE at 2 mph, wind gust 4 mph, humidity 44%, dew point 26°, current snow level is near 2500' rising to 4000' later this afternoon, observation time temperature: 34°, {yesterday's high: 58°} and the barometric pressure 30.06 and rising.
4/5/2018 6:40 AM T M M M M Current conditions for 04/05-overcast with scattered fog on some of the higher mountains around the valley plus light intermittent showers, the haze is light to moderate, air movement is from the NW to 5 mph, then out of the South at 1 mph, wind gust 2 mph, humidity 84%, dew point 41° (yesterday, the readings were 44% and 26° respectively), current snow level is near 5500' {yesterday, it was near 4000'}, observation time temperature: 43° [yesterday's high: 58°], and the barometric pressure 30.04 and rising.
4/6/2018 6:35 AM 0.04 M M M M Note: yesterday, it was reported that a trace had been received. Since then however, an additional 0.06 was received during the course of the day. Current conditions for 04/06-overcast plus fog that is obscuring the higher mountains around the valley, no precipitation for the time being, the haze is moderate, air movement is out of the West at 1 mph, wind gust 2 mph, humidity 88%, dew point 45°, current snow level is near 6000', observation time temperature: 43° {yesterday's high: 51°}, and the barometric pressure 29.92 and falling.
4/7/2018 6:35 AM 0.37 M M M M Note: yesterday afternoon, this station received an additional 0.01 for a total of 0.11. Current conditions for 04/07-this morning at observation time an additional 0.05 of light precipitation was received, apparently during the overnight, for a total of 0.16. This was followed by heavier rainfall during the early morning hours-around breakfast time for a grand total of 0.37 Air movement is from the WNW at 3-6 mph, wind gust 6 mph, humidity 85%, dew point 42° current snow level is near 7000' lowering to 5000' later this afternoon {yesterday, it was near 6000'}, observation time temperature: 44° [yesterday's high: 53°], and the barometric pressure 29.56 and falling. There are indications that the wind is likely to become breezy this afternoon in the valley.
4/8/2018 6:45 AM T M M M M Note: yesterday afternoon, an additional 0.02 was received for a grand total of 0.55. Current conditions for 04/08-mostly overcast (scattered Cirrus, Altocumulus and Cumulus plus some partial clearing from the SW toward the West, no precipitation since the amount shown, the haze is light to moderate, air movement is from the WSW at 3 mph, then out of the SE also at 3 mph, wind gust 5 mph, humidity 69% {yesterday, the reading was 85%}, dew point 40°, current snow level is near 3000' [yesterday, it was near 5000'], observation time temperature: 39°, (yesterday's high: 57°) and the barometric pressure 29.72 and rising.
4/9/2018 6:25 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 04/09-"overcast" (Altostratus-dominant variety), no precipitation in the past 24, the haze is light, air movement is from the North at 1 mph, then out of the SE to 3 mph, wind gust 6 mph, humidity 46%, dew point 34° [yesterday, the readings were 69% and 40° respectively], current freezing level is near 4500' rising to 6500' later this afternoon, (yesterday, the snow level was near 3000'), observation time temperature: 39° {yesterday's high: 62°}, and the barometric pressure 30.26 and falling.
4/10/2018 6:40 AM 0.02 M M M M Current conditions for 04/10-overcast with light rain, air movement is from the NNW to 6 mph, then out of the SE at 1 mph, wind gust 4 mph, humidity 79%, dew point 43° {yesterday, the readings were 46% and 34° respectively}, current snow level is near 6500' lowering to 5000' later this afternoon, observation time temperature: 44° [yesterday's high: 67°], and the barometric pressure 29.95 and falling.
4/11/2018 6:35 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 04/11-partly cloudy (scattered Cirrus, denser Cirrus and Cumulus), no precipitation in the past 24, the haze is light, air movement is from the East at 2-3 mph, wind gust 6 mph, humidity 50%, dew point 35° {yesterday, the readings were 79% and 43° respectively}, current snow level is near 3500' [yesterday, it was near 5000'], observation time temperature: 36° (yesterday's high: 66° ), and the barometric pressure 29.90 and falling.
4/12/2018 6:30 AM 0.13 M M M M Current conditions for 04/12-partly cloudy (scattered Cirrus, Altostratus from the North to the NE and widely scattered Cumulus), the haze is light, air movement is from the West to 15 mph, then out of the NW at 6 mph, wind gust 11 mph, humidity 37%, dew point 26° {yesterday, the readings were 50% and 35° respectively}, current snow level is near 2500' [yesterday, it was near 3500'], observation time temperature: 44° (yesterday's high: 64°), and the barometric pressure 29.67 and falling.
4/13/2018 6:35 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Yesterday morning it was reported that 0.13 had been received; however, later in the afternoon around 5PM, it began to rain; however, the duration was only about five minutes. Current conditions for 04/13-mostly cloudy (scattered Cirrus, Cirrostratus, Cumulus Humilus, and Cumulus), no precipitation during the overnight, the haze continues to be light, air movement is from the East at 2-5 mph, wind gust 4 mph, humidity 49% {yesterday, the reading was 37%}, dew point 29°, current snow level is near 3500' rising to 4500' later this afternoon [yesterday, it was near 2500'], observation time temperature: 39° (yesterday's high: 63°), and the barometric pressure 30.21 and rising.
4/14/2018 6:30 AM T M M M M Current conditions for 04/14-partly cloudy (scattered Cumulus), the haze is light, air movement is from the SE to 4 mph, then out of the East at 2 mph, wind gust 4 mph, humidity 64%, dew point 38° {yesterday, the readings were 49% and 29° respectively}, current snow level is near 4500', observation time temperature: 39° [yesterday's high: 61°], and the barometric pressure 30.22 and rising.
4/15/2018 6:10 AM T M M M M Current conditions for 04/15-partly cloudy (scattered Cirrus, Altostratus, Altocumulus, and Cumulus), no precipitation since yesterday afternoon, the haze is light, air movement is from the WNW to 5 mph, then out of the South at 2 mph, wind gust 4 mph, humidity 77% {yesterday, the reading was 64%}, dew point 39° current snow level is near 3500' [yesterday, it was near 4500'], observation time temperature: 41° (yesterday's high: 64°} and the barometric pressure 29.88 and falling.
4/16/2018 6:30 AM 0.35 M M M M current conditions for 04/16-overcast (dense Altostratus and scattered Cumulus), the haze is light, air movement is from the SSW to 7 mph, then out of the NE at 2 mph, wind gust 5 mph, humidity 73%, dew point 39°, current snow level is near 3000', observation time temperature: 44° {yesterday's high: 60°}, and the barometric pressure 29.54 and falling.
4/17/2018 6:10 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 04/17-well, toward the East, the sky is partly cloudy (scattered Cumulus Fractus, ragged Cumulus and Cumulus) while toward the East, "it" is mostly cloudy (scattered Cirrus, a large sheet of Altotratus and some Cumulus Humilis), no precipitation in the past 24, the haze is light, air movement has picked up from the West at 6-18 mph, wind gust 12 mph, humidity 32%, dew point 24° {yesterday, the readings were 73% and 39° respectively}, current snow level is near 2500', observation time temperature: 39° [yesterday's high: 53°], and the barometric pressure 29.91 and rising. "
4/18/2018 6:15 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 04/18- we have a Cirrostratus overcast along with an immense halo plus widely scattered Cumulus), no precipitation in the past 24, the haze is light, air movement is from the NNW to 3 mph, then out of the NE also at 3 mph, wind gust 5 mph, humidity 52%, dew point 33° {yesterday, the readings were 32% and 24° respectively}, current snow level is near 2500' rising to 3500' later this afternoon, observation time temperature: 38°, yesterday's high: 59°, and the barometric pressure 30.24 and rising. At the present time,there are indications that warmer weather is likely to "arrive" in the area by mid week of next week and persist through the end of that work week.
4/19/2018 6:10 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 04/19-we have beautiful clear skies this morning except for two Cumulus clouds toward the SW! no precipitation in the past 24, the haze is light, air movement is from the WNW at 6 mph, then out of the SE to 3 mph, wind gust 4 mph, humidity 49%, dew point 33°, current freezing level is near 5500' {yesterday, the snow level was near 3500'}, observation time temperature: 36° [yesterday's high: 61°], and the barometric pressure 30.21 and rising.
4/20/2018 6:10 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 04/20-mostly clear (scattered Cirrus, Cirrocumulus, Altocumulus lenticularis, and a couple of Altocumulus sprouts), no precipitation in the past 24, the haze is light, air movement is from the NNW at 1 mph, then out of the SE to 3 mph, wind gust 6 mph, humidity 42%, dew point 33°, current freezing level is near 5500', observation time temperature: 46° {yesterday's high: 73°], and the barometric pressure 30.20 and rising.
4/21/2018 6:15 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 04/21-mostly clear (scattered Cumulus, Cumulus fractus and ragged Cumulus)-all in all a very pleasant morning! no precipitation in the past 24, the haze is light, air movement is from the West at 10 mph, then out of the North to 6 mph, wind gust 11 mph, humidity 26%, dew point 23° {yesterday, the readings were 42% and 33° respectively}, current snow level is near 3000' [yesterday, the freezing level was near 5500'], observation time temperature:48° (yesterday's high: 74°), and the barometric pressure 30.14 and falling.
4/22/2018 6:15 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 04/22-overcast (Altostratus), no precipitation in the past 24, the haze is light, air movement is from the West to 8 mph, then out of the West at 2 mph, wind gust 4 mph, humidity 50%, dew point 28° {yesterday, the readings were 26% and 28° respectively}, current freezing level is near 3000' rising to 5000' later this afternoon [yesterday, the snow level was near 3000'], observation time temperature: 41° (yesterday's high: 63°) and the barometric pressure 30.35 and rising. There are indications that warmer weather is finally on the way to this area! which is likely to commence by Tuesday and persist through at least to the end of the upcoming work week. A few days through this period may even reach into the low 80's!!
4/23/2018 6:15 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 04/23-we have clear skies except for a band of Cirrus toward the West and a small area of Cirrus toward the NW, no precipitation in the past 24, the haze is light, air movement is from the West at 6 mph, then out of the North to 3 mph, wind gust 6 mph, humidity 40% {yesterday, the reading was 50%}, dew point 30°, current freezing level is near 4500' rising to 6000' later this afternoon, observation time temperature: 34° (yesterday's high: 69°), and the barometric pressure 30.41 and rising. It is likely that warmer weather should arrive in this area some time tomorrow and persist through Thursday before a return to cooler air by the end of the work week into the upcoming weekend.
4/24/2018 6:25 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 04/24-mostly "cloudy" (scattered Cirrus, Cirrostratus and Contrails), no precipitation in the past 24, the haze is light to moderate, air movement is from the North to 5 mph, wind gust 7 mph, humidity 37%, dew point 31°, current freezing level is near 11,500' {yesterday, it was near 6000'}, observation time temperature: 36° [yesterday's high: 73°] and the barometric pressure 30.41 and rising.
4/25/2018 6:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 04/25-from mostly cloudy skies earlier this morning at observation time to mostly clear except for some widely scattered Cirrus, no precipitation in the past 24, the haze is light to moderate, air movement is from the West at 3 mph, then out of the North to 4 mph, wind gust 6 mph, humidity 41%, dew point 35°, current freezing level is near 11,500', observation time temperature: 43° {yesterday's high: 77°}, and the barometric pressure 30.14 and falling.
4/26/2018 5:55 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 04/26-clear skies, no precipitation in the past 24, the haze is moderate, air movement is from the West at 4 mph, then out of the North to 5 mph, wind gust 9 mph, humidity 38%, dew point 35°, current freezing level is near 12,500'-to put this "number" into perspective, it is about 500' higher than the summit of Mt. Adams!!-{yesterday, it was near 11,500'}, observation time temperature: 43° [yesterday's high: 85°], and the barometric pressure 30.17 and falling.
4/27/2018 6:05 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 04/27-clear skies except for some scattered "clouds" toward the West and South, no precipitation in the past 24, the haze is moderate, air movement is from the WNW to 7 mph, then out of the south at 2 mph, wind gust 4 mph, humidity 47% {yesterday, the reading was 38%}, dew point 38, current snow level is near 11,000' [yesterday, the freezing level was near 12,500'], observation time temperature: 44° (yesterday's high: 86°-now although this number was 18° ABOVE the normal high of 68°, it came within 2° of tying the record high of 88° on that date back in 1987!), and the barometric pressure 29.95 and falling. Unfortunately however, there are indications that cooler air is likely to return to the area by sometime during the first part of the weekend, and persist into early next week.
4/28/2018 6:20 AM 0.13 M M M M Current conditions for 04/28-mostly overcast, the haze is light, air movement is from the WNW at 15 mph, then out of the NW to 6 mph, wind gust 14 mph, humidity 55%, dew point 41°, current snow level is near 4000' (yesterday, it was near 11,000'), observation time temperature: 52° {yesterday's high: 89°-not only was this number 21° ABOVE the normal high of 68°, but also eclipsed the old record of 88° by 1° on that date way back in 1946!!}, and the barometric pressure 29.80 and falling.
4/29/2018 5:45 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 04/29-clear skies except for some scattered Cumulus toward the South plus Cirrus and Cirrostratus to the North and NE, no precipitation in the past 24, the haze is light, air movement is from the West to 8 mph, then out of the NW at 5 mph, wind gust 10 mph, humidity 42%, dew point 34° {yesterday, the readings were 55% and 41° respectively}, current snow level is near 4000', observation time temperature: 46° [yesterday's high: 66°], barometric pressure 29.89 and rising.
4/30/2018 6:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 04/30-partly cloudy (scattered Altocumulus and Cumulus), no precipitation in the past 24, the haze is light, air movement is from the WNW at 10 mph, then out out of the NW to 6 mph, wind gust 12 mph, humidity 40%, dew point 34°, current snow level is near 4000', observation time temperature: 45° {yesterday's high: 69°}, and the barometric pressure 30.01 and rising.
5/1/2018 5:55 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 05/01-partly cloudy (scattered Altocumulus and Cumulus Humilis), no precipitation in the past 24, the haze is light, air movement is from the WNW at 12 mph, then out of the NW to 4 mph, wind gust 10 mph, humidity 44%, dew point 35°, current snow level is near 5000' {yesterday, it was near 4000'}, observation time temperature: 50° [yesterday's high: 71°], and the barometric pressure 29.94 and rising. Here are some interesting stats for APRIL- 1) total precipitation: 1.27 or about 165% of average and hence, raised the running total-at this site-from +0.56 to +1.06 2) number of days without precipitation: 22, 3) high BP: 30.41 on 4/23 & 4/24, 4) low BP: 29.54 on 4/16, 5) date with low BP and no precipitation: this event did not happen, 6) date with high BP and precipitation: 30.22 on 4/22 (T), 7) average BP: 30.02 7a) average afternoon BP: 29.96, 8) average morning temperature-a) official minimum: 40.5°, b) normal: 38.4°, 9) low morning temperature-a) official minimum: 28° on 4/03, 10) high morning temperature-a) official maximum: 52° on 4/28, 11) average afternoon temperature-a) official maximum: 65.2°, b) normal: 63.9°, 12) low afternoon temperature-a) official minimum: 53° on 4/06 & 4/16, and 13) high afternoon temperature-a) official maximum: 89° on 4/27.
5/2/2018 6:05 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 05/02-clear skies except for a few widely scattered "clouds", no precipitation in the past 24 although there was some light condensation in the funnel of the rain gauge, the haze is light, air movement is from the NW to 4 mph, then out of the SE at 3 mph, wind gust 6 mph, humidity 42%, dew point 38°, current freezing level is near 9500' {yesterday, the snow level was near 5000'}, observation time temperature: 43° [yesterday's high: 75°], and the barometric pressure 30.06 and rising.
5/3/2018 6:05 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 05/03-mostly overcast (scattered Cirrus and Cirrostratus plus a few Contrails), no precipitation in the past 24, the haze is light to moderate, air movement is from the NW to 4 mph, then out of the SE at 2 mph, wind gust 5 mph, humidity 41%, dew point 40° current freezing level is near 11,000' {yesterday, it was near 9500'}, observation time temperature: 43° [yesterday's high: 84°-now although this number was 14° ABOVE the normal high of 70°, it came within 3° of tying the record high of 87° on that date back in 2016!] and the barometric pressure 30.02 and rising.
5/4/2018 5:50 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 05/04-partly to mostly cloudy (scattered Cirrus, denser Cirrus, Cirostratus, and widely scattered Altocumulus), no precipitation in the past 24, the haze is moderate, air movement is from the WNW to 13 mph, then out of the NW at 6 mph, wind gust 14 mph, humidity 34%, dew point 37°, current freezing level is near 9500' {yesterday, it was near 11,000'}, observation time temperature: 61° [yesterday's high: 84°-although this number was once again 14° ABOVE the normal high of 70°, it came within 5° of tying the record high of 89° on that date way back in 1966!], and the barometric pressure 30.09 and rising.
5/5/2018 5:55 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 05/05-overcast, no evidence of any precipitation in the gauge at this observation site although there were a few light sprinkles late yesterday afternoon, the haze is light to moderate, air movement is from the WNW to 6 mph, then out of the North at 3 mph, wind gust 6 mph, humidity 45%, dew point 43° {yesterday, the readings were 34% and 37° respectively}, current snow level is near 8500' [yesterday, the freezing level was near 9500'], observation time temperature: 57° (yesterday's high: 84°) and the barometric pressure 30.14 and rising.
5/6/2018 5:50 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 05/06-mostly cloudy, no precipitation in the past 24-though there is a chance of thunderstorms later this afternoon for this area-the haze is light to moderate, air movement is from the West at 7 mph, then out of the North to 3 mph, wind gust 10 mph, humidity 46%, dew point 47°, current snow level is near 9500' {yesterday, it was near 8500'}, observation time temperature: 55° [yesterday's high: 73°], and the barometric pressure 30.03 and rising.
5/7/2018 6:35 AM 0.01 M M M M Note: yesterday, it was reported that no precipitation had been received at observation time however, yesterday afternoon it began to rain and though the duration was relatively short, it was enough to produce 0.01. Current conditions for 05/07- from mostly overcast earlier this morning to partly cloudy ( widely scattered Altocumulus and Cumulus), air movement is from the NW at 4-8 mph, wind gust 8 mph, humidity 41%, dew point 48°, current snow level is near 9000', observation time temperature: 63° {yesterday's high: 76°}, and the barometric pressure 30.08 and rising.
5/8/2018 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 05/08-partly to mostly cloudy (scattered Cirrus, Cirrostratus, Altocumulus and widely scattered Cumulus), no precipitation in the past 24; however, this likely to change later this evening as there is a fair chance for rain in this area, the haze is light to moderate, air movement is from the WNW at 4 mph, then out of the South to 3 mph, wind gust 4 mph, humidity 45%, dew point 45°, current snow level is near 11,000' {yesterday, it was near 9000'}, observation time temperature: 53°, (yesterday's high: 85°) and the barometric pressure 30.12 and rising. There are indications that after today, cooler air will unfortunately begin to filter into this area and persist to near the end of the work week at which time, the snow level should be near pass level at 4500'.
5/9/2018 5:55 AM 0.06 M M M M Current conditions for 05/09-partly to mostly cloudy (scattered Cirrus, denser Cirrus, and Cumulus), the haze is light to moderate, air movement is from the WNW at 13 mph, then out of the NW to 4 mph, wind gust 8 mph, humidity 46%, dew point 46°, current snow level is near 6000' {yesterday, it was near 11,000'}, observation time temperature: 58° [yesterday's high: 85°], and the barometric pressure 29.92 and falling.
5/10/2018 6:10 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 05/10-partly cloudy (scattered Cumulus and Cumulus Congestus-some of which are developing above Badger Mountain to the East and toward the South-no precipitation during the overnight, the haze is light, air movement is from the WNW at 16 mph, then out of the NW to 4 mph, wind gust 12 mph, humidity 32%, dew point 34° (yesterday, the readings were 46% and 46° respectively), snow level is near 5000' {yesterday, it was near 6000'}, observation time temperature: 53° [yesterday's high: 73° or about 12° cooler than yesterday's high], and the barometric pressure 29.98 and rising.
5/11/2018 5:50 AM 0.01 M M M M Current conditions for 05/11-from overcast skies earlier this morning at observation time to partly cloudy (scattered Cumulus, Cumulus Fractus, ragged Cumulus, plus a few Cumulus Congestus to the East), the haze is light, air movement is from the West at 13 mph, then out of the NW to 5 mph, wind gust 12 mph, humidity 37%, dew point 39°, current snow level is near 5500' rising to 6500' later this afternoon, observation time temperature: 54° {yesterday's high: 72°}, and the barometric pressure 30.07 and rising.
5/12/2018 5:50 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 05/12-what a beautiful morning! clear skies except for some widely scattered "clouds" toward the South and NW, no precipitation in the past 24, the haze is light, air movement is from the West at 13 mph, then out of the SW to 4 mph, wind gust 7 mph, humidity 41%, dew point 44°, current freezing level is near 10,500' {yesterday, the snow level was near 6500'}, observation time temperature: 50° [yesterday's high: 80°], and the barometric pressure 30.13 and rising.
5/13/2018 5:55 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 5/13-clear skies except for a few widely scattered clouds, no precipitation in the past 24-although there appears to be a fair chance for rain in this area near the end of the upcoming workweek-the haze is light to moderate, air movement is from the North at 6 mph, then out of the SE to 3 mph, wind gust 7 mph, humidity 18%, dew point 37° {yesterday, the readings were 41% and 41° respectively}, current freezing level is near 12,500' [yesterday, it was near 10,500'], observation time temperature: 53° (yesterday's high: 86°), and the barometric pressure 29.98 and falling.
5/14/2018 6:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 05/14-another gorgeous day! clear skies except for some Cumulus clouds near the Western horizon and the NE, no precipitation in the past 24, the haze is moderate, air movement is from the SW at 6 mph, then out of the NE to 4 mph, wind gust 6 mph, humidity 36%, dew point 44° {yesterday, the readings were 18% and 37° respectively}, current freezing level is near 12,000', observation time temperature: 55° [yesterday's high: 91°], and the barometric pressure 30.01 and falling.
5/15/2018 6:10 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 05/15-clear skies except for some scattered Cumulus near the Western horizon, no precipitation in the past 24-although there is a fair chance for precipitation near the end of the workweek-the haze is moderate, air movement is from the West to 5 mph, then out of the North at 3 mph, wind gust 6 mph, humidity 36%, dew point 45°, current freezing level is near 11,500', observation time temperature: 55° {yesterday's high: 92°-even though this number was 19° ABOVE the normal high of 73°, it came within 3° of tying the record high of 95° on that date way back in 1973!!}, and the barometric pressure 29.91 and falling.
5/16/2018 6:25 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 05/16-partly to mostly cloudy (scattered Altocumulus and Cumulus), no precipitation in the past 24, the haze is moderate, air movement is from the NW at 4-12 mph, wind gust 10 mph, humidity 37%, dew point 46°, current snow level is near 9000' {yesterday, the freezing level was near 11,500'}, observation time temperature: 69°-interestingly, this number was 22° ABOVE the normal low of 47°-[yesterday's high: 93°-not only was this number 19° ABOVE the normal high of 74°, it also eclipsed the record high of 92° by 1° on that date way back in 1973!!], and the barometric pressure 29.83 and falling.
5/17/2018 5:45 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 05/17-clear skies except for a band of what appears to be Cirrostratus from the East toward the South, no precipitation in the past 24, the haze is moderate, air movement is from the WNW at 15 mph, then out of the West to 5 mph, wind gust 13 mph, humidity 33%, dew point 40°, current snow level is near 9500' observation time temperature: 64° {yesterday's high: 89°}, and the barometric pressure 29.91 and rising.
5/18/2018 6:20 AM 0.53 M M M M Note: 0.13 was recorded at observation time; however, the precipitation persisted into mid afternoon before it finally stopped and hence, an additional 0.40 was received for a grand total of 0.53. Current conditions for 05/18-overcast with scattered patches of low clouds to the East, the haze is moderate, air movement is from the WNW to 6 mph, then out of the SW at 2 mph, wind gust 4 mph, humidity 85%, dew point 55° (yesterday, the readings were 33% and 40° respectively), current snow level is near 8000' {yesterday, it was near 9500'), observation time temperature: 55° {yesterday's high: 85°}, and the barometric pressure 30.01 and rising. Unfortunatly however, there is a fair to good chance of more rain later on this evening through the early morning hours of tomorrow in this area.
5/19/2018 6:40 AM T M M M M Note: it is believed that a correction is in order for yesterday's rain total of 0.53. The correct total was 0.54. Current conditions for 05/19-partly to mostly cloudy (scattered Cumulus, several Cumulus Congestus, Cumulus Fractus, ragged Cumulus plus a small band of Cirrus in the form of filaments toward the South, the haze is light to moderate, air movement is from the North to 8 mph, then out of the NE at 4 mph, wind gust 7 mph, humidity 53% {yesterday, the reading was 85%}, dew point 50°, current snow level is near 8000', observation time temperature: 56° [yesterday's high: 60°], and the barometric pressure 30.06 and rising.
5/20/2018 5:50 AM 0.02 M M M M Current conditions for 05/20-partly to mostly cloudy (scattered Cumulus-dominant variety-Cumulus Fractus and ragged Cumulus), the haze is light to moderate, air movement is from the NW at 9 mph, then out of the SE to 3 mph, wind gust 7 mph, humidity 61%, dew point 52°, current snow level is near 8000'-third consecutive day at this level!-observation time temperature: 55° {yesterday's high: 72°}, and the barometric pressure 29.95 and rising. There are indications that warm weather is likely to return to this area for the upcoming workweek and persist into next weekend.
5/21/2018 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 05/21-clear skies except for some Cumulus near the Western horizon, no precipitation in the past 24, the haze is light to moderate, air movement is from the NW at 5-11 mph, wind gust 17 mph, humidity 45%, dew point 42° {yesterday, the readings were 61% and 52° respectively}, current snow level is near 9000' [yesterday, it was near 8000'], observation time temperature: 56° (yesterday's high: 80°), and the barometric pressure 29.97 and falling.
5/22/2018 6:15 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 05/22-clear skies except for some scattered Cumulus near the Western horizon, no precipitation in the past 24-although there was light condensation in the funnel-the haze is moderate, air movement is from the WNW at 9 mph, then out of the SE to 3 mph, wind gust 5 mph, humidity 49%, dew point 45°, current freezing level is near 12,000' {yesterday, the snow level was near 9000'}, observation time temperature: 54° [yesterday's high: 85°], and the barometric pressure 29.96 and falling.
5/23/2018 5:45 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 05/23-interestingly, the sky is clear to the East, but partly cloudy to the West (scattered Cumulus Fractus, ragged Cumulus, cumulus Humilis, and some Cumulus Congestus), no precipitation in the past 24, the haze is moderate, air movement is from the WNW to 6 mph, then out of the East at 2 mph, wind gust 3 mph, humidity 45%, dew point 48°, current snow level is near 11,000' {yesterday, the freezing level was near 12,000'], observation time temperature: 57° [yesterday's high: 89°], and the barometric pressure 29.81 and falling. There are indications of potential scattered t-storms in the area this afternoon and evening.
5/24/2018 6:25 AM 0.10 M M M M The amount shown was received yesterday during the late afternoon to early evening hours. Current conditions for 05/24-clear skies except for a band of Cirrus and a large Cumulus Congestus near the Western horizon, no precipitation during the overnight, the haze is light to moderate, air movement is from the NW at 4-10 mph, wind gust 9 mph, humidity 35% {yesterday, the reading was 45%}, dew point 45°, current snow level is near 10,000' [yesterday, it was near 11,000'], observation time temperature: 64°-interestingly, this number was 15° ABOVE the normal low of 49° (yesterday's high: 91°-not only was this number 15° ABOVE the normal high of 76°, but it also eclipsed the record high of 90° by 1° on that date way back in 1983!!), and the barometric pressure 29.88 and rising.
5/25/2018 5:55 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 05/25-from clear skies earlier this morning at observation time to partly to mostly cloudy (scattered Cirrus and denser Cirrus), no precipitation in the past 24, the haze is moderate, air movement is out of the NW at 6-12 mph, wind gust 11 mph, humidity 40%, dew point 46°, current freezing level is near 11,500' {yesterday, the snow level was near 10,000'}, observation time temperature: 61° [yesterday's high: 88°], and the barometric pressure 29.91 and rising. There are indications that cooler air is likely to return to this area sometime early next week and persist through the end of the upcoming workweek.
5/26/2018 5:35 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 05/26-clear skies except for some scattered Cirrus and denser Cirrus from the West to the NE, no precipitation in the past 24, the haze is light to moderate, air movement is from the WNW to 20 mph, then out of the NW at 7 mph, wind gust 13 mph, humidity 30%, dew point 34° {yesterday, the readings were 40% and 46° respectively}, current snow level is near 8500' [yesterday, the freezing level was near 11,500'], observation time temperature: 58° (yesterday's high: 83°) and the barometric pressure 29.93 and rising. Everyone have a safe and wonderful holiday AND this observer thanks all you veterans for your service to this great nation.
5/27/2018 6:20 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 05/27-from mostly cloudy earlier this morning at observation time (scattered Cirrus) to clear skies except for some widely scattered Cirrus, no precipitation in the past 24, the haze is light to moderate, air movement is from the NW at 4-12 mph, wind gust 11 mph, humidity 37%, dew point 39°, current freezing level is near 10,500' {yesterday, the snow level was near 8500'}, observation time temperature: 58° [yesterday's high: 78°] and the barometric pressure 30.13 and rising.
5/28/2018 5:50 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 05/28-clear skies, no precipitation in the past 24, the haze is moderate, air movement is from the WNW at 13 mph, then out of the NW to 6 mph, wind gust 11 mph, humidity 38%, dew point 44°, current freezing level is near 9000' {yesterday, it was near 10,500'}, observation time temperature: 63° [yesterday's high: 88°], and the barometric pressure 30.07 and falling. There are indications that cooler air should begin to affect this area by sometime tomorrow and persist through the rest of the workweek and the upcoming weekend.
5/29/2018 5:45 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 05/29-from mostly cloudy earlier this morning at observation time (scattered Cirrus and denser Cirrus), to mostly clear scattered Cirrus plus a lengthy band of Altostratus that extends from the West to the NW, no precipitation in the past 24, the haze is light to moderate, air movement is from the WNW at 13 mph, then out of the NW to 5 mph, wind gust 10 mph, humidity 31%, dew point 36°, current snow level is near 5500' {yesterday, the freezing level was near 9000'}, observation time temperature: 58° [yesterday's high: 82°], and the barometric pressure 29.97 and falling.
5/30/2018 5:45 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 05/30-partly cloudy (scattered Cirrus and denser Cirrus), no precipitation in the past 24, the haze continues light to moderate, air movement is from the WNW at 10 mph, then out of the NW to 4 mph, wind gust 9 mph, humidity 29%, dew point 29°, current freezing level is near 5000' rising to 6000' later this afternoon, observation time temperature: 51° {yesterday's high: 72°-or about 10° COOLER than yesterday's high of 82°!}, and the barometric pressure 29.95 and falling.
5/31/2018 5:45 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 05/31-overcast (Cirrus, Cirrostratus plus a very large and "colorful" halo-the rainbow colors were highly visible-no precipitation in the past 24, the haze is moderate, air movement is from the NW at 11 mph, then out of the South to 4 mph, wind gust 8 mph, humidity 44%, dew point 39° {yesterday, the readings were 29% and 29° respectively}, current snow level is near 5000' [yesterday, the freezing level was near 6000'], observation time temperature: 52° {yesterday's high: 73°} and the barometric pressure 29.77 and falling.
6/1/2018 5:04 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M current conditions for 06/01-clear skies, no precipitation in the past 24, the haze is light to moderate, air movement is from the WNW to 13 mph, then out of the West to 6 mph, wind gust 12 mph, humidity 38%, dew point 33° current snow level is near 5000', observation time temperature: 51° {yesterday's high: 70°], and the barometric pressure 30.03 and rising. Here some rather interesting stats for MAY- 1) total rainfall: 0.75 or about 268% of average and hence, raised the "running total" at this site from +1.06 to +1.43, 2) number of days without precipitation: 23, 3) high BP: 30.14 on 05/05, 4) low BP: 29.77 on 05/31, 5) date with low BP and no precipitation: 29.77 on 05/31, 6) date with high BP and precipitation: 30.07 on 05/11 (0.01), 7) average BP: 29.99, 7a) average afternoon BP: 29.90, 8) average morning temperature- a) official minimum: 56°, b) normal: 46.6°, 9) low morning temperature- a) official minimum: 43° on 05/02, 10) high morning temperature-a) official maximum: 69° on 05/16, 11) average afternoon temperature- a) official maximum: 80.8°, b) normal: 73.8°, 12) low afternoon temperature- a) official minimum: 60° on 05/18, and 13) high afternoon temperature- a) 93° on 05/15.
6/2/2018 6:20 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 06/02-mostly cloudy (Altocumulus), no precipitation in the past 24, the haze is light to moderate, air movement is from the NNW at 4 mph, then out of the South to 4 mph, wind gust 6 mph, humidity 41%, dew point 40°, current freezing level is near 9000' (yesterday, the snow level was near 5000'), observation time temperature: 53° {yesterday's high: 75°}, and the barometric pressure 30.25 and rising. An interesting observation of the last several days was when the BP was high, the sky was "cloudy"; however, when the BP was low, the sky was clear!.
6/3/2018 6:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 06/03-mostly overcast (Cirrostratus and Altostratus), no precipitation in the past 24, the haze is light to moderate, air movement is from the WNW to 6 mph, then out of the ESE at 1 mph, humidity 43%, dew point 49°, current snow level is near 8500', and the barometric pressure 30.03 and falling.
6/4/2018 5:50 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 06/04-from mostly cloudy earlier this morning at observation time, to mostly clear skies (scattered Cumulus), no precipitation in the past 24, the haze is light, air movement is from the West at 4-13 mph, wind gust 10 mph, humidity 33%, dew point 35°, current snow level is near 5000' rising to 6500' later this afternoon, {yesterday, the snow level was near 8500'}, observation time temperature: 57° [yesterday's high: 80°], and the barometric pressure 29.95 and falling.
6/5/2018 5:50 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 06/05-clear skies except for a few widely scattered Altocumulus, no precipitation in the past 24, the haze is light to moderate, air movement is from the WNW at 4 mph, then out of the SE to 3 mph, wind gust 6 mph, humidity 36%, dew point 36°, current freezing level is near 7500' {yesterday, the snow level was near 6500'}, observation time temperature: 46° [yesterday's high: 72°] and the barometric pressure 29.97 and falling.
6/6/2018 5:50 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 06/06-partly to mostly cloudy (scattered Cirrus and what appears to be smoke?), no precipitation in the past 24, the haze/smoke is moderate, air movement is from the NW at 5 mph, then out of the North to 3 mph, wind gust 7 mph, humidity 33%, dew point 37°, current freezing level is near 10,500' {yesterday, it was near 7500'}, observation time temperature: 47° [yesterday's high: 77°], and the barometric pressure 29.99 and falling. There are indications that much cooler air is likely to affect this area by the end of the workweek and persist into early next week.
6/7/2018 5:50 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 06/07-mostly cloudy (scattered Cirrus and denser Cirrus), no precipitation in the past 24, the haze is moderate, air movement is from the WNW at 7 mph, then out of the North to 3 mph, wind gust 6 mph, humidity 43%, dew point 46° {yesterday, the readings were 33% and 37° respectively}, current freezing level is near 10,000', observation time temperature: 55° [yesterday's high: 82°], and the barometric pressure 29.85 and falling.
6/8/2018 5:50 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 06/08-from mostly clear skies earlier this morning at observation time to a high overcast (Cirrus, Cirrostratus-which is featuring a large halo-some scattered Altocumulus and widely scattered Cumulus), no precipitation in the past 24, the haze is moderate to bad, air movement is from the NW at 8 mph, then out of the West to 4 mph, wind gust 9 mph, humidity 37%, dew point 42°, current snow level is near 8000' {yesterday, the freezing level was near 10,000'}, observation time temperature: 55° [yesterday's high: 87°], and the barometric pressure 29.98 and rising.
6/9/2018 5:45 AM 0.15 M M M M Current conditions for 06/09-partly to mostly cloudy (Cirrus, a band of Altocumulus that extends from the South to the West plus scattered Cumulus), the haze is light, air movement is from the WNW at 12 mph, then out of the NW to 3 mph, wind gust 7 mph, humidity 45%, dew point 41°, current SNOW level is near 5000'-believe it or not, between today, tonight, and tomorrow, 6 inches of SNOW is expected on Stevens pass WOW!!-observation time temperature: 54°, {yesterday's high: 78°} and the barometric pressure 29.87 and rising.
6/10/2018 5:55 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Note: yesterday, it was reported that 0.15 had been received; however, uppon closer observation, the correct total was 0.14. Current conditions for 06/10-partly to mostly cloudy (some Cirrus plus Cumulus Congestus to the south otherwise, scattered Cumulus, Cumulus fractus and ragged Cumulus), no precipitation in the past 24, the haze is light, air movement is from the West at 12 mph, then out of the NW to 4 mph, wind gust 10 mph, humidity 34%, dew point 32°, current snow level is near 4000' {yesterday, it was near 5000'}, observation time temperature: 49°-WOW! this number was 4° BELOW the normal low of 53°-yesterday's high: 71° or about 9° BELOW the normal high of 80°, and the barometric pressure 29.96 and rising. Finally, there are indications of summer like temperatures for this area likely by the upcoming weekend into early next week with high temperatures nudging triple digits.
6/11/2018 5:55 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 06/11-clear skies except for some scattered Cumulus to the West and NW, no precipitation in the past 24, the haze is light, air movement is from the WNW at 13 mph, then out of the NW to 5 mph, wind gust 10 mph, humidity 32%, dew point 32°, current SNOW level is near 4500', observation time temperature: 49° {yesterday's high: 67°-which was about 13° BELOW the normal high of 80°!}, and the barometric pressure 30.06 and rising.
6/12/2018 5:50 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 06/12-from mostly clear skies earlier this morning at observation time (scattered Cirrus), to mostly cloudy {scattered Cirrus and Cirrostratus}, no precipitation in the past 24, the haze is light, air movement is from the East at 2 mph, then out of the North to 3 mph, wind gust 6 mph, humidity 35%, dew point 34°, current freezing level is near 9500' [yesterday, the snow level was near 4500'], observation time temperature: 47° (yesterday's high: 73°), and the barometric pressure 30.18 and rising.
6/13/2018 5:50 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 06/13-mostly cloudy (Altocumulus to the NE and East, and scattered Cumulus-dominant variety), no precipitation in the past 24 (however, this is likely to change by the first half of the weekend), air movement is from the WSW at 8 mph, then out of the North to 4 mph, wind gust 10 mph, humidity 35%, dew point 41°, current snow level is near 7000' {yesterday, the freezing level was near 9500'}, observation time temperature: 51° [yesterday's high: 72°], and the barometric pressure 29.84 and falling.
6/14/2018 5:55 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 06/14-clear skies except for scattered Cumulus near the Eastern, Southern, Northern, and Western horizon, no precipitation in the past 24, the haze is light, air movement is from the WNW at 13 mph, then out of the NW to 5 mph, wind gust 12, humidity 34%, dew point 37°, current snow level is near 6000' (yesterday, it was near 7000'), observation time temperature: 54° {yesterday's high: 76°} and the barometric pressure 29.96 and rising. There are indications that warmer air is likely to arrive in this area by sometime during the first half of the weekend and persist through much of next week. the highs should top off in the mid to upper 90's.
6/15/2018 6:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 06/15-partly cloudy skies (scattered Cumulus, Cumulus fractus and ragged Cumulus from the NE to the SE, a few scattered Cumulus to the North, and a "bank" of Cumulus-near the Western horizon-along with a few Cumulus Congestus), no precipitation in the past 24, the haze is light, air movement is from the NW at 5-10 mph, wind gust 14 mph, humidity 37%, dew point 41°, current snow level is near 6500', observation time temperature: 53° {yesterday's high: 78°}, and the barometric pressure 29.94 and rising.
6/16/2018 6:30 AM 0.03 M M M M The amount shown was received sometime during the overnight. Current conditions for 06/16-mostly cloudy (some Cirrus, Altostratus, Cumulus-dominant variety-and Cumulus Congestus) and looking somewhat ominous, the haze is light, air movement is from the WNW at 9 mph, then out of the North to 5 mph, wind gust 11 mph, humidity 41%, dew point 46°, current snow level is near 8000' {yesterday, it was near 6500'}, observation time temperature: 57° [yesterday's high: 82°], and the barometric pressure 29.89 and falling.
6/17/2018 6:20 AM 0.04 M M M M Yesterday afternoon, several intermittent squalls moved through the area which resulted in a total of 0.13. At some point during the overnight however, another 0.04 was received for a grand total of 0.17. Current conditions for 06/17-mostly clear skies (scattered Cumulus, Cumulus fractus and ragged Cumulus), the haze is light, air movement is from the WNW at 7 mph, then out of the SE to 3 mph, wind gust 5 mph, humidity 59%, dew point 52°, current freezing level is near 11,000' {yesterday, the snow level was near 8000'}, observation time temperature: 57° [yesterday's high: 74°], and the barometric pressure 29.99 and rising.
6/18/2018 5:50 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 06/18-mostly overcast (scattered Cirrus, denser Cirrus and Cirrostratus), no precipitation in the past 24, the haze is moderate, air movement is from the West to 5 mph, then out of the SE at 2 mph, wind gust 4 mph, humidity 42%, dew point 50°, current freezing level is near 12,000' {yesterday, it was near 11,000'}, observation time temperature: 57° [yesterday's high: 88°], and the barometric pressure 29.94 and falling.
6/19/2018 5:50 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 06/19-partly cloudy skies (widely scattered Cirrus, ragged Cumulus and Cumulus), no precipitation in the past 24, the haze is moderate, air movement is from the ESE at 2 mph, then out of the East to 3 mph, wind gust 6 mph, humidity 39%, dew point 52°, current snow level is near 11,000' {yesterday, the freezing level was near 12,000'}, observation time temperature: 62° [yesterday's high: 88°], and the barometric pressure 30.07 and rising.
6/20/2018 5:50 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 06/20-clear skies except for some widely scattered Cirrus, denser Cirrus, Altocumulus and a very large Cumulus Congestus cloud above the Western horizon, no precipitation in the past 24, the haze is moderate, air movement is from the SW at 5 mph, then out of the NE to 3 mph, wind gust 6 mph, humidity 44%, dew point 53°, current snow level is near 11,000' {yesterday interestingly enough, the freezing level was also near 11,000'}, observation time temperature: 61° [yesterday's high: 90°], and the barometric pressure 30.05 and rising.
6/21/2018 5:55 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 06/21-partly to mostly cloudy (scattered Cirrus and Cirrostratus), no precipitation in the past 24, the haze is moderate, air movement is from the WNW at 14 mph, then out of the West to 7 mph, wind gust 16 mph, humidity 39%, dew point 52°, current snow level is near 11,000'(same level for the past three days!), observation time temperature: 62° {yesterday's high: 91°}, and the barometric pressure 29.91 and falling.
6/22/2018 5:50 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 6/22-mostly cloudy (scattered Altocumulus and Cumulus-plus looking somewhat threatening in appearance), no precipitation in the past 24, the haze is light to moderate, air movement is from the WNW at 16 mph, then out of the West to 8 mph, wind gust 16 mph, humidity 38%, dew point 47°, current snow level is near 8500' {yesterday, it was near 11,000'}, observation time temperature: 65° [yesterday's high: 91°], and the barometric pressure 29.99 and falling.
6/23/2018 6:20 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 06/23-clear skies except for some scattered "clouds" to the East and South, no precipitation in the past 24, the haze is light, air movement is from the NW at 6-15 mph, wind gust 13 mph, humidity 33%, dew point 44°, current snow level is near 8500', observation time temperature: 63° {yesterday's high: 83°}, and the barometric pressure 30.00 and falling.
6/24/2018 6:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 06/24-clear skies except for a few clouds near Burch Mountain toward the North, no precipitation in the past 24, the haze is moderate, air movement is from the WNW to 6 mph, then out of the SE at 3 mph, wind gust 5 mph, humidity 50%, dew point 48°,current snow level is near 13,000' {yesterday, it was near 8500'}, and the barometric pressure 30.06 and rising. There are indications that following today's warm and pleasant temperatures, much cooler air is likely to affect this area sometime tomorrow as a result of a passing cold front and hence, the highs should be about 15° cooler {mid to upper 70's}.
6/25/2018 5:50 AM 0.04 M M M M Current conditions for 06/25-from mostly clear earlier this morning at observation time to partly cloudy (scattered Cirrus, denser Cirrus Altocumulus and Cumulus), the haze is light, air movement is from the West at 9 mph, then out of the SW to 5 mph, wind gust 11 mph, humidity 37%, dew point 43°, current snow level is near 7000' {yesterday, it was near 13,000'}, observation time temperature: 59° [yesterday's high: 85°], and the barometric pressure 29.82 and rising.
6/26/2018 5:50 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 06/26-clear skies on this beautiful morning except for some widely scattered Cirrus and Cumulus, no precipitation in the past 24, the haze is light, air movement is from the WNW at 10 mph, then out of the NW to 5 mph, wind gust 9 mph, humidity 33%, dew point 37°, current SNOW level is near 6000' {yesterday, it was near 7000'}, observation time temperature: 52° [yesterday's high: 77°] and the barometric pressure 30.11 and rising.
6/27/2018 5:50 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 06/27-while the sky is clear to the SE and South, elsewhere, it is mostly overcast (scattered Cirrus and Altocumulus), no precipitation in the past 24, the haze is light, air movement is from the NNW at 7 mph, then out of the North to 3 mph, wind gust 6 mph, humidity 37%, dew point 41°, current snow level is near 6500', observation time temperature: 54° {yesterday's high: 79°}, and the barometric pressure 30.00 and rising.
6/28/2018 5:50 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 06/28-other than widely scattered Cumulus plus a few Almond shaped Altocumulus to the West, we have clear skies, no precipitation in the past 24, the haze is light, air movement is from the WNW at 17 mph, then out of the NW to 6 mph, wind gust 18 mph-interstingly, this site has observed windy conditions for all of May through today-humidity 31%, dew point 39°, current snow level is near 6500', observation time temperature: 60° {yesterday's high: 79°} and the barometric pressure 29.93 and falling.
6/29/2018 5:50 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 06/29-mostly clear skies (widely scattered Cirrus, some Altocumulus to the North, Cumulus fractus, ragged Cumulus and Cumulus), no precipitation in the past 24, the haze is light, air movement is from the WNW at 12 mph, then out of the North to 5 mph, wind gust 10 mph, humidity 35%, dew point 44°, current snow level is near 8000' {yesterday, it was near 6500'}, observation time temperature: 55° [yesterday's high: 75°], and the barometric pressure 30.03 and falling.
6/30/2018 5:50 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 06/30-mostly cloudy (scattered Cirrus, Cirrocumulus, Altocumulus and Cumulus), no precipitation in the past 24, the haze is light, air movement is from the WNW at 9 mph, then out of the NW to 4 mph, wind gust 8 mph, humidity 37%, dew point 45°, current snow level is near 11,000' {yesterday, it was near 8000'}, observation time temperature: 59° [yesterday's high: 80°] and the barometric pressure 30.12 and rising.
7/2/2018 5:50 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 07/02-partly cloudy (scattered Cumulus, ragged Cumulus, and Cumulus Fractus, ), no precipitation in the past 24, the haze is light, air movement is from the West at 15 mph, then out of the North to 5 mph, wind gust 11 mph, humidity 33%, dew point 35°, current snow level is near 5900' {yesterday, it was near 7000'}, observation time temperature: 58° [yesterday's high: 80°], and the barometric pressure 30.09 and rising. Here are some interesting stats for JUNE- 1) total rainfall: 0.35 or about 44% of average and hence, reduced the running total of +1.43" for May to 0.99"for June, 2) number of days without precipitation: 26, 3) high BP: 30.25 on 6/02, 4) low BP: 29.82 on 6/25, 5) date with low BP and no precipitation: 29.84 on 6/13, 6) date with high BP and precipitation: 29.99 on 6/17 (0.04), 7) average BP: 29.99, 7a) average afternoon BP: 29.91, 8) average morning temperature: a) official minimum: 55.3°, b) normal: 53.5°, 9) low morning temperature-a) official minimum: 46° on 6/05, 10) high morning temperature- a) official maximum: 65° on 6/22, 11) average afternoon temperature-a) 79.7°, b) normal: 81.2°, 12) low afternoon temperature- a) official minimum: 67° on 6/10, and 13) high afternoon temperature- a) official maximum: 91° on 6/20 & 6/21.
7/3/2018 5:50 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 07/03-mostly overcast (Altocumulus plus Cumulus near the Western horizon, no precipitation in the past 24, the haze is light, air movement is from the NW at 4-9 mph, wind gust 9 mph, humidity 35%, dew point 38°, current snow level is near 7500' {yesterday, it was near 5900'}, observation time temperature: 59° [yesterday's high: 73°], and the barometric pressure 30.11 and rising.
7/4/2018 5:50 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 07/04-partly to mostly cloudy (scattered Cirrus, Cirrostratus, Altocumulus Undulatus and widely scattered Cumulus-mainly toward the East-no precipitation in the past 24, the haze is light to moderate, air movement is from the West at 3 mph, then out of the SE also at 3 mph, wind gust 5 mph, humidity 36%, dew point 42°, current freezing level is near 11,500' {yesterday, it was near 7500'}, observation time temperature: 52° {yesterday's high: 82°, and the barometric pressure 30.09 and rising.
7/5/2018 5:50 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 07/05-from partly cloudy skies earlier this morning at observation time (scattered Cirrus, Cumulus Fractus, and ragged Cumulus) to clear skies, no precipitation in the past 24, the haze is light to moderate, air movement is from the WNW at 8 mph, then out of the NE to 5 mph, wind gust 9 mph, humidity 34%, dew point 48°, current freezing level is near 13,500' {yesterday, it was near 11,500'}, observation time temperature: 57° [yesterday's high: 81°], and the barometric pressure 30.06 and rising.
7/6/2018 6:20 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 07/06-partly to mostly cloudy (scattered Cirrus, Cirrostratus, ragged Cumulus and Cumulus), no precipitation in the past 24, the haze is moderate, air movement is from the West at 7 mph, then out of the North to 6 mph, wind gust 11 mph, humidity 24%, dew point 43°, current snow level is near 9500', observation time temperature: 72° [yesterday's high: 97°-although this number was 11° above the normal of 86°, it was well short of the record high of 104° on this date way back in 1975!!-and the barometric pressure 30.06 and rising. There are indications for a chance of thunderstorms and lightning without any precipitation in this area late this evening
7/7/2018 5:55 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Note: although the thunder and lightening did not occur in the area as thought, the sky did look somewhat threatening from early to mid afternoon. Current conditions for 07/07-clear skies except for some scattered Altocumulus, ragged Cumulus and Cumulus, plus some light smoke toward the East and West, no precipitation in the past 24, the haze is light to moderate, air movement is from the WNW at 10 mph, then out of the NW to 5 mph, wind gust 11 mph, humidity 33%, dew point 42°, current snow level is near 8500' {yesterday, it was near 9500'}, observation time temperature: 59° [yesterday's high: 91°], and the barometric pressure 30.14 and rising.
7/8/2018 5:50 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 07/08- clear skies, no precipitation in the past 24, the haze is light, air movement is from the North at 2 mph, then out of the East to 3 mph, wind gust 5 mph, humidity 28%, dew point 42°, current snow level is near 8500', observation time temperature: 56° {yesterday's high: 84°}, and the barometric pressure 30.10 and falling.
7/9/2018 5:50 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 07/09-clear skies, no precipitation in the past 24, the haze is moderate, air movement is from the West at 6 mph, then out of the East to 3 mph, wind gust 5 mph, humidity 32%, dew point 47°,current freezing level is near 13,000', observation time temperature: 61° {yesterday's high: 90°} and the barometric pressure 30.03 and falling.
7/10/2018 5:50 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 07/10-clear skies-except for some scattered Cumulus near the Western and Eastern horizon-and windy! no precipitation in the past 24, the haze is light, air movement is from the WNW at 20 mph, then out of the NW to 6 mph, wind gust 19 mph, humidity 34%, dew point 44°, current snow level is near 8500' {yesterday, the freezing level was near 13,000'}, observation time temperature: 67° [yesterday's high: 95°], and the barometric pressure 30.03 and falling.
7/11/2018 5:50 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 07/11-clear skies except for some scattered Cumulus mainly toward the East, no precipitation in the past 24, the haze is light to moderate, air movement is from the WNW at 6 mph, then out of the East to 3 mph, wind gust 8 mph, humidity 39%, dew point 46°, current freezing level is near 13,000' yesterday, the snow level was near 8500'}, observation time temperature: 57° {yesterday's high: 80°}, and the barometric pressure 30.18 and rising.
7/12/2018 5:50 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 07/12-clear skies, no precipitation in the past 24; however, there are indications that this lack of precipitation is likely to persist for several more days if not the next week or two in this area. In addition, July and August are the driest months of the year. Through today however, it has been 17 days since the last measurable precipitation event (6/25 0.04). The haze is light to moderate, air movement is from the West to 6 mph, then out of the SE at 2 mph, wind gust 5 mph, humidity 40%, dew point 52°, current freezing level is near 14,000' {yesterday, it was near 13,000'}, observation time temperature: 63° [yesterday's high: 92°], and the barometric pressure 30.07 and falling.
7/13/2018 5:50 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 07/13-clear skies, no precipitation in the past 24, the haze: light to moderate, air movement is from the WNW at 5 mph, then out of the SE to 3 mph, wind gust 5 mph, humidity 29%, dew point 47° (yesterday, the readings were 40% and 52° respectively), current freezing level is near 15,000' {yesterday, it was near 14,000'}, observation time temperature: 62° [yesterday's high: 97°], and the barometric pressure 29.98 and falling.
7/14/2018 5:50 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 07/14-clear skies except for smoke from a fire in the Swakane Canyon area-near Wenatchee, WA-that is drifting North and East, no precipitation in the past 24, the haze is light to moderate except for the "smoke", air movement is from the West at 5 mph, then out of the North to 4 mph, wind gust 11 mph, humidity 23%, dew point 41°, current freezing level is near 14,000' (yesterday, it was near 15,000'), observation time temperature: 71° {yesterday's high:101°}, and the barometric pressure 30.06 and falling.
7/15/2018 5:55 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 07/15-clear skies except for some widely scattered Cirrus, no precipitation in the past 24, the haze is moderate, air movement is from the West at 5 mph, then out of the South to 3 mph, wind gust 6 mph, humidity 40%, dew point 47° (yesterday, the readings were 23% and 41° respectively), current freezing level is near 15,000' {yesterday, it was near 14,000'}, observation time temperature: 59° [yesterday's high: 94°], and the barometric pressure 30.09 and rising.
7/16/2018 5:55 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 07/16-clear skies except for a few widely scattered clouds most of which are near the Southern horizon, no precipitation in the last 24, the haze/smoke is moderate; however, much better that yesterday at this time, air movement is from the West at 3 mph, then out of the East also to 3 mph, wind gust 5 mph, humidity 27% {yesterday, the reading was 40%}, dew point 47°, current freezing level is near 15,000', observation time temperature: 63° [yesterday's high: 99°], and the barometric pressure 29.98 and falling.
7/17/2018 5:55 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 07/17-clear skies except for widely scattered Cirrus, no precipitation in the past 24, the haze is moderate, air movement is from the NW to 6 mph, then out of the SE at 3 mph, wind gust 6 mph, humidity 25%, dew point 46°, current freezing level is near 15,000', observation time temperature: 68° [yesterday's high: 103°-interestingly, not only was this number 14° ABOVE the normal high of 89°,but also tied the record high of 103° on that date way, way back in 1941!!-and the barometric pressure 29.94 and falling.
7/18/2018 5:55 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 07/18-clear skies, no precipitation in the past 24, the haze is light to moderate, air movement is from the WNW at 16 mph, then out of the NW to 7 mph, wind gust 15 mph, humidity 24%, dew point 44°, current freezing level is near 14,500', observation time temperature: 73°-this number was 14° ABOVE the normal low of 59° for this area!-{yesterday's high: 103°}, and the barometric pressure 29.95 and falling.
7/19/2018 5:55 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 07/19-clear skies, no precipitation in the past 24, the haze is light to moderate, air movement is from the NW at 5-13 mph, wind gust 12 mph, humidity 32%, dew point 47°, current freezing level is near 13,500' (yesterday, it was near 14,500'), observation time temperature: 70° {yesterday's high: 95°}, and the barometric pressure 30.00 and rising.
7/20/2018 6:05 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 07/20-clear skies, no precipitation in the past 24-it has now been 25 days since any measurable precipitation has fallen at this site-the haze is light to moderate, air movement is from the WNW at 14 mph, then out of the NW to 5 mph, wind gust 14 mph, humidity 27%, dew point 38°, current SNOW level is near 7500' {yesterday, the freezing level was near 13,500'}, observation time temperature: 63° [yesterday's high: 91°], and the barometric pressure 30.02 and rising. There are indications that the low pressure (currently moving across southern BC) is likely to keep the temperatures on the cool side through tomorrow before this area will experience a return to warmer temperatures.
7/21/2018 6:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 07/21-clear skies, no precipitation in the past 24, the haze continues light to moderate, air movement is from the NW at 11 mph, then out of the West to 4 mph, wind gust 9 mph, humidity 23%, dew point 33°, current freezing level is near 13,500' (yesterday, the snow level was near 7500'), observation time temperature: 57° {yesterday's high: 85°-which believe or not, was 5° BELOW the normal high of 90°. This was the result of low pressure moving across southern BC}, and the barometric pressure 30.07 and rising.
7/22/2018 5:55 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 07/22-clear skies, no precipitation in the past 24, the haze continues light to moderate, air movement is from the SSE at 4 mph, then out of the SE to 3 mph, wind gust 5 mph, humidity 30%, dew point 45°, current freezing level is near 13,500', observation time temperature: 57° {yesterday's high: 87°}, and the barometric pressure 30.22 and rising.
7/23/2018 5:55 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 07/23-clear skies except for two clouds to the West! no precipitation in the past 24, the haze is light to moderate, air movement is from the SW at 10 mph, then out of the NE to 3 mph, wind gust 6 mph, humidity 34%, dew point 48°, current freezing level is near 13,000', observation time temperature: 59° {yesterday's high: 92°}, and the barometric pressure 30.13 and falling.
7/24/2018 5:55 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 07/24-clear skies, no precipitation in the past 24-this "condition" is likely to persist in this area through the remainder of the month and into the first week of August-the haze is light to moderate, air movement is from the WNW at 6 mph, then out of the SE to 3 mph, wind gust 6 mph, humidity 28%, dew point 46°, current freezing level is near 14,000' (yesterday, it was near 13,000), observation time temperature: 64° {yesterday's high: 96°}, and the barometric pressure 30.04 and falling.
7/25/2018 5:55 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 07/25-clear skies except to the NE where what appears to be "smoke" is visible, no precipitation in the past 24-the present extended dry spell in this area has now reached 30 days-the haze is moderate, air movement is from the West at 6 mph, then out of the South to 3 mph, wind gust 5 mph, humidity 31%, dew point 44°, current freezing level is near 14,500', observation time temperature: 63° {yesterday's high: 100°}, and the barometric pressure 30.12 and rising.
7/26/2018 6:05 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 07/26-clear skies, no precipitation in the past 24, the haze is moderate, air movement is from the West at 6 mph, then out of the SE to 3 mph, wind gust 5 mph, humidity 30%, dew point 47°, current freezing level is near 13,000' {yesterday, it was near 14,500'}, observation time temperature: 65° [yesterday's high: 100°] and the barometric pressure 30.08 and rising.
7/27/2018 5:55 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 07/27-mostly clear skies except for some widely scattered Cirrus plus a lengthy band of Altocumulus in "cumuliform tufts"that extends from the NW toward the East, no precipitation in the past 24 the haze/smoke is moderate to bad, air movement is from the West at 6 mph, then out of the North to 5 mph, wind gust 8 mph, humidity 33%. dew point 51°, current snow level is near 12,000' (yesterday, the freezing level was near 13,000'), observation time temperature: 66° {yesterday's high: 99°}, and the barometric pressure 29.98 and falling.
7/28/2018 5:55 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 07/28-mostly clear although the cloud types are getting progressively more difficult to identify due to smoke in the area, no precipitation in the past 24, the haze/smoke is moderate to bad, air movement is from the West at 7 mph, then out of the South to 3 mph, wind gust 6 mph, humidity 35%, dew point 53°, current SNOW level is near 12,000', observation time temperature: 66° {yesterday's high: 99°}, and the barometric pressure 29.97 and rising.
7/29/2018 5:55 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 07/29-clear though smoky skies-except for some scattered clouds to the West-no precipitation in the past 24, the haze/smoke is moderate to bad, air movement is from the West to 5 mph, then out of the East at 2 mph, wind gust 4 mph, humidity 35%, dew point 51°, current freezing level is near 14,000' {yesterday, the freezing level was near 12,000'}, observation time temperature: 67° [yesterday's high: 99°], and the barometric pressure 30.05 and rising.
7/30/2018 5:55 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 07/30-like yesterday, clear skies-except for some clouds to the South that appear to be Altostratus-but smokey, no precipitation in the past 24 days (unfortunately, the number of days without any measurable precipitation in this area has now reached 35 days), the haze/smoke is bad, air movement is from the West to 6 mph, then out of the East at 2 mph, wind gust 5 mph, humidity 33%, dew point 48°, current freezing level is near 14,500', observation time temperature: 63° {yesterday's high: 102°}, and the barometric pressure 30.06 and falling.
7/31/2018 5:55 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 07/31-clear skies except for some widely scattered clouds the types of which are unable to be identified due to smoke in the area, no precipitation in the past 24, the "haze"/smoke in the area is bad, air movement is from the WNW to 6 mph, then out of the South at 2 mph, wind gust 4 mph, humidity 40%, dew point 52°, current SNOW level is near 13,500' {yesterday, the freezing level was near 14,500'}, observation time temperature: 67° [yesterday's high: 103°-not only was this number 14° ABOVE the normal high of 89°, but also came within 1° of tying the record high of 104° on that date way back in 1971!], and the barometric pressure 29.93 and falling.
8/1/2018 5:55 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 08/01-clear skies except for smoke that now extends from the NE to the SE, no precipitation in the past 24, the haze/smoke is moderate to bad (an improvement over yesterday as a result of winds in this area that began last evening), air movement is from the WNW at 12 mph, then out of the NW to 5 mph, wind gust 10 mph, humidity 26%, dew point 46° {yesterday, the readings were 40% and 52° respectively}, current freezing level is near 14,500' [yesterday, the SNOW level was near 13,500'], observation time temperature: 73° (yesterday's high: 104°-once again, not only was this number 15° ABOVE the normal high of 89°, but also tied the record high of 104° on that date way back in 1971!!), and the barometric pressure 29.86 and rising. Now, here are some interesting stats for JULY- 1) total measurable rainfall: 0, 2) number of days without precipitation: 31, 3) high BP: 30.22 on 7/22, 4) low BP: 29.93 on 7/31, 5) date with low BP and no precipitation: this event did not happen, 6) date with high BP and precipitation: this event did not happen either, 7) average BP: 30.06, 7a) average afternoon BP: 29.94, 8) average morning temperature- a) official minimum: 62.7°, b) normal: 57.9°, 9) low morning temperature- a) official minimum: 52° on 7/04, 10) high morning temperature- a) official maximum: 73° on 7/18, 11) average afternoon temperature- a) 93.4°, b) normal: 88°, 12) low afternoon temperature- a) official minimum: 73° on 7/02, and 13) high afternoon temperature- a) official maximum: 104° on 7/31.
8/2/2018 6:05 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 08/02-clear skies on a beautiful Thursday morning! no precipitation in the past 24, the haze is light to moderate, air movement is from the West at 8 mph, then out of the North to 5 mph, wind gust 7 mph, humidity 25%, dew point 40°, current snow level is near 11,500', {yesterday, the freezing level was near 14,500'}, observation time temperature: 69° [yesterday's high: 96°], and the barometric pressure 29.88 and risingl
8/3/2018 6:05 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 08/03-clear skies except for some widely scattered clouds plus a plume of smoke toward the NE, no precipitation in the past 24, the haze is light to moderate in this area, air movement is from the WNW at 15 mph, then out of the NW to 5 mph, wind gust 12 mph, humidity 34%, dew point 44°, current SNOW level is near 10,000' (yesterday, it was near 11,500'), observation time temperature: 66° {yesterday's high: 90°}, and the barometric pressure 29.93 and rising.
8/4/2018 6:05 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 08/04-clear though smokey skies in the area plus some scattered Cumulus toward the West, no precipitation in the past 24, the haze/smoke is moderate, air movement is from the NW at 8 mph, then out of the SE to 3 mph, wind gust 6 mph, humidity 41%, dew point 48°, current snow level is near 9000' {yesterday, it was near 10,000'}, observation time temperature: 61° [yesterday's high: 84°] and the barometric pressure 30.01 and rising. There are indications that after tomorrow, heat will return to this area early next week and persist through the end of the work week with highs reaching into the triple digits. Enjoy the cooler temperatures today and tomorrow!
8/5/2018 5:55 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 08/05-mostly clear skies (above the smoke) except for what appears to be widely scattered Cumulus clouds toward the NE and West, no precipitation in the past 24, the haze/smoke in the area is bad, air movement is from the West to 6 mph, then out of the NE at 3 mph, wind gust 6 mph, humidity 38%, dew point 50° current freezing level is near 12,000' {yesterday, the SNOW level was near 9000'}, observation time temperature: 62° [yesterday's high: 89°] and the barometric pressure 30.00 and rising.
8/6/2018 5:55 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 08/06-mostly clear skies above the smoke, no measurable precipitation in the past 24, the haze/smoke is bad, air movement is from the West to 5 mph, then out of the East at 2 mph, wind gust 4 mph, humidity 37%, dew point 50°, current freezing level is near 13,000' {yesterday, it was near 12,000'}, observation time temperature: 61° [yesterday's high: 94°], and the barometric pressure 30.06 and rising.
8/7/2018 5:55 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 08/07-clear skies above the smoke, no measurable precipitation in the past 24, the haze/smoke quality is bad, air movement is from the West to 5 mph, then out of the East at 3 mph, wind gust 5 mph, humidity 29%, dew point 46°, current freezing level is near 15,000' {yesterday, it was near 13,000'}, observation time temperature: 63° [yesterday's high: 97°], and the barometric pressure 30.01 and rising.
8/8/2018 5:55 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 08/08-clear skies above the smoke, no measurable precipitation in the past 24 (the extended dry spell for this area has reached 44 days-June 26, 2018 - August 8, 2018). Unfortunately however, this dry spell is likely to continue for another week if not longer. The haze/smoke is bad-much worse than yesterday at this time-air movement is from the West to 9 mph, then out of the East at 2 mph, wind gust 5 mph, humidity 27%, dew point 51°, current freezing level is near 15,500', observation time temperature: 64° {yesterday's high: 101}, and the barometric pressure 29.95 and falling.
8/9/2018 6:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 08/09-well once again, we have clear skies above the smoke, no precipitation in the past 24. The extended dry spell in this area has unfortunately reached 45 days-June 26, 2018 - August 9, 2018-with no measurable precipitation; however, there is a slight chance for thunderstorms in the area late Friday night into Saturday. The haze/smoke is bad to very bad (much worse than yesterday at this time), air movement is from the WNW at 6 mph, then out of the East to 3 mph, wind gust 5 mph, humidity 37%, dew point 53°, current freezing level is near 16,000' or, about 2000' ABOVE the summit of Mt Rainier! observation time temperature: 66° {yesterday's high: 102°}, and the barometric pressure 29.95 and falling.
8/10/2018 5:55 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 8/10-mostly clear skies above the smoke except for a relatively small but "concentrated" area of Altocumulus in cumuliform tufts toward the South, no precipitation in the past 24-the extended dry spell has now reached 47 days-July 26, 2018 - August 10, 2018-in this area and, unfortunately these conditions are likely to persist another week, light air movement is from the NW at 3 mph, wind gust 4 mph, humidity 35%, dew point 53°, current freezing level is near 16,000', observation time temperature: 66° {yesterday's high: 105°-not only was this number 17° ABOVE the normal high of 88°, but also eclipsed the record high of 103° by 2° on this date way, way back in 1971!!}, and the barometric pressure 29.85 and falling.
8/11/2018 6:25 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 08/11-clear skies except for some scattered Cumulus, Cumulus fractus and ragged Cumulus toward the South, no precipitation in the past 24, the extended dry spell in this area has reached 48 consecutive days without any measurable precipitation from July 26, 2018 - August 11, 2018, the haze/smoke is light to moderate-a big improvement over yesterday at this time due in large part to the wind, air movement is from the WNW at 14 mph, then out of the North to 6 mph, wind gust 17 mph, humidity 34%, dew point 50°, current SNOW level is near 10,500' {yesterday, the freezing level was near 16,000'}, observation time temperature: 75°-interestingly, this number is 18° ABOVE the normal low of 57°! [yesterday's high: 100°], and the barometric pressure 29.85 and falling.
8/12/2018 6:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Note: it appears that a correction for a date is in order. Yesterday, it was mentioned that the extended dry spell in this area had reached 47 days from July 26, 2018 - August 11, 2018. The correct date should have been from June 26, 2018 - August 11, 2018. Current conditions for 08/12-clear skies above the smoke, no precipitation in the past 24-the extended dry spell in this area (with no measurable precipitation) has now reached 48 days-June 26, 2018 - August 12, 2018, the haze/smoke is light to moderate, air movement is from the WNW at 10 mph, then out of the NW to 5 mph, wind gust 12 mph, humidity 36%, dew point 45°, current SNOW level is near 9000' {yesterday, it was near 10,500'}, observation time temperature: 59°-this number was 16° cooler than yesterday's observation time temperature of 75°-yesterday's high: 87° and the barometric pressure 30.08 and rising.
8/13/2018 6:15 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 08/13-clear skies above the smoke, no precipitation in the past 24, the haze/smoke is bad-in fact, it has gotten much worse in the past hour or so in this area. Instead of "fogged" in, this area is "smoked" in as none of the ridges or higher mountains around the valley are visible. Air movement is from the West to 4 mph, then out of the SE at 2 mph, wind gust 4 mph, humidity 51%, dew point 50°, current freezing level is near 13,500' {yesterday, the SNOW level was near 9000'}, observation time temperature: 57° [yesterday's high: 84°], and the barometric pressure 30.12 and rising.
8/14/2018 6:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 08/14-once again, it is clear above the smoke, no precipitation in the past 24- now, not only has the extended dry spell in this area reached 50 days from June 26, 2018 - August 14, 2018 (without any measurable precipitation), but also this trend is likely to continue through the remainder of this week through most of next week. The haze/smoke is bad and like yesterday, the hills and higher mountains around the valley are not visible, air movement is from the West to 3 mph, then out of the SE at 2 mph, wind gust 7 mph, humidity 44%, dew point 48°, current freezing level is near 14,500' {yesterday, it was near 13,500'}, observation time temperature: 56° [yesterday's high: 88°], and the barometric pressure 30.01 and falling.
8/15/2018 5:55 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 08/15-well, once again, the skies are clear above the smoke, the haze/smoke in the area is bad,in fact, the hills and higher mountains around the valley are-for the second consecutive day-not visible, air movement is from the NW at 2 mph, wind gust 3 mph, humidity 41%, dew point 49°, current freezing level is near 14,500', observation time temperature: 59° {yesterday's high: 91°}, and the barometric pressure 29.90 and falling.
8/16/2018 6:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 08/16-clear skies above the smoke, no precipitation in the past 24, the haze/smoke is bad-for the third consecutive day, the hills and higher mountains around the valley are not visible-air movement is from the WNW to 8 mph, then out of the East at 2 mph, wind gust 5 mph (there are indications that this area is likely-at last-to experience some wind late tonight into tomorrow that will clear out most of the smoke; unfortunately however, this event sill be short lived as the smoke should return by the upcoming weekend). Humidity 38%, dew point 49°, current freezing level is near 14,000', observation time temperature: 62° {yesterday's high: 94°}, and the barometric pressure 29.94 and falling.
8/17/2018 6:25 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 8/17-above the smoke, the sky appears to be partly cloudy (scattered Altocumulus Perlucidus and Altocumulus), no precipitation in the past 24-this area has now reached 53 days without any measurable precipitation-June 26, 2018 - August 17, 2018-the haze/smoke in this area has improved slightly since yesterday-moderate to bad-as the hills and higher mountains around the valley are visible, air movement is from the WNW at 11 mph, then out of the NW to 5 mph, wind gust 11 mph, humidity 36%, dew point 48°, current freezing level is near 13,500', observation time temperature: 73° {yesterday's high: 95°}, and the barometric pressure 30.01 and rising.
8/18/2018 5:55 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 08/18-the skies are partly cloudy above the smoke though clear skies are likely for this afternoon, no precipitation in the past 24, the haze/smoke is moderate, air movement is from the NW to 5 mph, then out of the South at 3 mph, wind gust 5 mph, humidity 47%, dew point 51°, current freezing level is near 13,500', observation time temperature: 65° {yesterday's high: 89°}, and the barometric pressure 30.12 and rising.
8/19/2018 6:10 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 08/19-mostly cloudy skies above the smoke this morning; however, clear skies are likely by sometime this afternoon, no precipitation in the past 24, the smoke/haze is bad to the extent that none of the hills or higher mountains around the valley are visible, air movement in the area is almost nil as it comes from the West at 4 mph, wind gust 0, humidity 50%, dew point 49°, current freezing level is near 13,000', observation time temperature: 58° {yesterday's high: 90°}, and the barometric pressure 30.08 and rising.
8/20/2018 6:25 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 08/20-the skies above the smoke are partly cloudy, no precipitation in the past 24-the extended dry spell in this area has now reached 56 days-June 26, 2018 - August 20, 2018 and, unfortunately, there is no measurable precipitation "forecast" for this area until the end of the upcoming weekend where there is a slight chance for some precipitation. Air movement is from the WNW at 6 mph, then out of the SE to 3 mph, wind gust 5 mph, humidity 48%, dew point 48°, current freezing level is near 12,500', observation time temperature: 55° {yesterday's high: 81°}, and the barometric pressure 30.01 and falling. There are indications that by this upcoming weekend, much cooler air is likely to be noticed in this area.
8/21/2018 6:25 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 08/21-the skies are partly cloudy above the smoke, no precipitation in the past 24, the haze/smoke remains bad, air movement is from the WSW at 2 mph, then out of the SE also at 2 mph, wind gust 6 mph, humidity 41%, dew point 46°, current freezing level is near 14,000' {yesterday, it was near 12,500'}, observation time temperature: 55° {yesterday's high: 87°}, and the barometric pressure 30.17 and rising. There are indications that by the end of the work week, relief from the smoke in this area is likely as a cold front should pass over WA and hence, not only bring cooler and refreshing air to the area! but also change the wind direction from an easterly flow to a more westerly flow.
8/22/2018 6:05 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 08/22-clear skies above the smoke, the haze/smoke is moderate to bad although, it doesn't seem as dense as in the past few days, air movement is from the West to 5 mph, then out of the East at 2 mph, wind gust 4 mph, humidity 33%, dew point 41° (yesterday, the readings were 41% and 46° respectively), current freezing level is near 14,500' observation time temperature: 53° [yesterday's high: 92°], and the barometric pressure 29.99 and falling.
8/23/2018 6:20 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 08/23-above the smoke, we have scattered clouds, no precipitation in the past 24, the haze/smoke continues to be bad, air movement is from the WNW at 11 mph, then out of the NW to 4 mph, wind gust 10 mph, humidity 33%, dew point 44°, current freezing level is near 13,500' {yesterday, it was near 14,500'}, observation time temperature: 67° [yesterday's high: 93°], and the barometric pressure 29.84 and falling.
8/24/2018 6:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 08/24-above the haze/smoke, the sky appears to be clear, no precipitation in the past 24-the extended dry spell for this area has now reached 60 days from June 26, 2018 - August 24, 2018 and the outlook does not favor any precipitation for the remainder of the month, the haze/smoke is moderate to bad, air movement is from he WNW at 15 mph, then out of the NW to 5 mph, wind gust 9 mph, humidity 32%, dew point 40°, current SNOW level is near 9500' {yesterday, the freezing level was near 13,500'}, observation time temperature: 64° [yesterday's high: 91°], and the barometric pressure 29.91­­ and rising.
8/25/2018 6:25 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 08/25-mostly cloudy above the smoke, no precipitation in the past 24, the haze/smoke continues to be moderate to bad, air movement is from the WNW at 6 mph, then out of the SE to 3 mph, wind gust 6 mph, humidity 47%, dew point 45°, current SNOW level is near 9500', observation time temperature: 53° {yesterday's high: 82°}, and the barometric pressure 29.99 and rising.
8/26/2018 6:00 AM T M M M M Current conditions for 08/26-at the present time, we have overcast skies, the extended dry spell in this area finally came to an end yesterday at 61 days (June 26, 2018 - August 25,2018) with a trace of precipitation from mid to late afternoon in the form of mist plus drizzle, and hence, compared to yesterday, reduced to some extent the haze/smoke in the area, air movement is from the WNW to 8 mph, then out of the South at 2 mph, wind gust 4 mph, humidity 54%, dew point 45°, current SNOW level is near 8500' {yesterday, it was near 9500'}, observation time temperature: 55° [yesterday's high: 75°], and the barometric pressure 29.95 and rising.
8/27/2018 6:05 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 08/27-we have partly cloudy skies along with beautiful blue skies! (scattered Cumulus, ragged Cumulus, and Cumulus Fractus), no precipitation in the past 24, haze/smoke is light, air movement is from the NW to 11 mph, then out of the North at 4 mph, wind gust 9 mph, humidity 41%, dew point 42°, current freezing level is near 10,000' {yesterday, the SNOW level was near 8500'}, observation time temperature: 57° [yesterday's high: 74°], and the barometric pressure 29.95 and falling.
8/28/2018 6:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 8/28-clear skies above the haze/smoke, no precipitation in the past 24, the haze/smoke is light to moderate, air movement is from the SW at 2 mph, then out of the South also at 2 mph, wind gust 5 mph, humidity 45%, dew point 45°, current freezing level is near 12,500' (yesterday, it was near 10,000'), observation time temperature: 53° {yesterday's high: 85°}, and the barometric pressure 30.09 and rising
8/29/2018 6:10 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 08/29-mostly cloudy (scattered Altocumulus plus Altocumulus in cumulifrom tufts), no precipitation in the past 24, the haze/smoke is light to moderate, air movement is light as it comes first from the NW at 1 mph, then out of the South at 2 mph, wind gust 3 mph, humidity 46%, dew point 46°, current freezing level is near 12,000', observation time temperature: 57° {yesterday's high: 88°}, and the barometric pressure 29.85 and falling.
8/30/2018 6:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 08/30-mostly clear (scattered Cumulus to the West and widely scattered Cumulus to the North), quite a contrast from earlier this morning at observation time when it was mostly cloudy, no precipitation in the past 24, the haze is light, air movement is from the WNW at 13 mph, then out of the NW to 5 mph, wind gust 9 mph, humidity 33% (yesterday, the reading was 46%), dew point 43°, current SNOW level is near 9500' {yesterday, the freezing level was near 12,000'}, observation time temperature: 66° [yesterday's high: 90°] and the barometric pressure 29.89 and rising.
8/31/2018 6:25 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 08/31-mostly clear skies except for some scattered Cumulus near the Western horizon and from the NW to the NE, no precipitation in the past 24-unfortunately however, only a trace of precipitation-August 25, 2018-has been recorded at this site in the past 67 days-the haze/smoke is light, air movement is from the WNW at 10 mph, then out of the North to 5 mph, wind gust 12 mph, humidity 34%, dew point 44°, current SNOW level is near 11,000' {yesterday, it was near 9500'}, observation time temperature: 55° [yesterday's high: 82°], and the barometric pressure 30.03 and falling.
9/1/2018 6:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 09/01-clear skies except for some smoke as a result of a fire burning wheat stubble near Badger Mountain to the East, no precipitation in the past 24-and it looks as if this trend will continue for the next 7-10 days-the haze/smoke is light, air movement is from the WNW at 13 mph, then out of the NW to 6 mph, wind gust 12 mph, humidity 33%, dew point 40°, current SNOW level is near 7500' (yesterday, it was near 11,000'), observation time temperature: 62° {yesterday's high: 84°}, and the barometric pressure 29.98 and rising. Here are some interesting stats for the month of AUGUST- 1) total precipitation: T on 08/25, 2) number of days with no precipitation: 30 [as a matter of fact, the last 3 months, precipitation amounts have been well below normal at this site. In addition, the running total at this site has depleted from +1.43 in MAY to +0.28 through AUGUST], 3) high BP: 30.17 on 8/24, 4) low BP: 29.84 on 8/23, 5) date with low BP and no precipitation: this event did not happen, 6) date with high pressure and precipitation: this event did not take place either, 7) average BP: 29.98, 7a) average afternoon BP: 29.88, 8) average morning temperature: a) official minimum: 61.4°, b) normal: 55.9°, 9) low morning temperature: a) official minimum: 53° on 8/22, 8/25, 8/28, & 8/29, 10) high morning temperature-a) official maximum: 75° on 8/11, 11) average afternoon temperature- a) official maximum: 89.7°, b) normal: 86.6°, 12) low afternoon temperature- a) official minimum: 74° on 8/26, and 13) high afternoon temperature-a) official maximum: 105° on 8/09
9/2/2018 6:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 09/02-clear skies on a beautiful Sunday morning! no precipitation in the past 24, the haze/smoke is light, air movement is from the East at 4 mph, then out of the SE to 3 mph, wind gust 6 mph, humidity 27%, dew point 38°, current freezing level is near 12,000' {yesterday, the SNOW level was near 7500'}, observation time temperature: 55° [yesterday's high: 85°] and the barometric pressure 30.03 and rising.
9/3/2018 6:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 09/03/-clear skies except for a few scattered Cirrus and Altocumulus clouds, no precipitation in the past 24, the haze is light, air movement is from the WNW at 17 mph, then out of the NW to 6 mph, wind gust 16 mph, humidity 28%, dew point 39°, current SNOW level is near 7500' {yesterday, the freezing level was near 12,000'}, observation time temperature: 65° [yesterday's high: 89], and the barometric pressure 29.98 and falling.
9/4/2018 6:20 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 09/04-clear skies; however, the smoke and haze has returned to the area, no precipitation in the past 24, the haze/smoke is moderate, air movement is light as it comes from the West at 5 mph, then out of the North to 4 mph, wind gust 7 mph, humidity 44%, dew point 43° (yesterday, the readings were 28% and 39° respectively), current freezing level is near 11,000' {yesterday, the SNOW level was near 7500'}, observation time temperature: 50° [yesterday's high: 89°] and the barometric pressure 30.18 and rising.
9/5/2018 6:20 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 09/05-we have partly cloudy skies above the smoke (scattered Cirrus), no precipitation in the past 24, as a matter of fact, from June 26, 2018 - September 5, 2018 {or 72 days}, this site has received only a TRACE of precipitation, the haze/smoke is moderate to bad, air movement is light as it comes from the West at 3 mph, then out of the North to 5 mph, wind gust 7 mph, humidity 36%, dew point 38°, current freezing level is near 13,000' [yesterday, it was near 11,000'], observation time temperature: 48° (yesterday's high: 85°) and the barometric pressure 30.08 and falling. There are indications that suggest the remainder of this week should remain "warm" followed by much cooler air in the area for much of next week with highs projected to be in the low 70's.
9/6/2018 6:45 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 09/06-clear skies above the smoke, no precipitation in the past 24, the haze/smoke is moderate to bad, air movement is light as it comes from the WNW to 5 mph, then out of the NE at 2 mph, wind gust 4 mph, humidity 34%, dew point 37°, current freezing level is near 13,000', observation time temperature: 49° {yesterday's high: 88°}, and the barometric pressure 30.08 and falling.
9/7/2018 6:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 09/07-clear skies above the smoke, no precipitation in the past 24, the haze/smoke is moderate-a slight improvement from earlier this morning at observation time-air movement is light as it comes from the NW at 2 mph, then out of the SE also at 2 mph, wind gust 5 mph, humidity 31%, dew point 45°, current SNOW level is near 10,000' {yesterday, the freezing level was near 13,000'}, observation time temperature: 60° [yesterday's high: 92°] and the barometric pressure 30.01 and falling.
9/8/2018 6:45 AM 0.01 M M M M Current conditions for 09/08-partly to mostly cloudy (Cirrus, Cirrostratus and scattered Cumulus to the West and North, the haze is light-quite an improvement from yesterday, and earlier this morning at observation time, air movement is from the NW at 11 mph, then out of the North to 6 mph, wind gust 13 mph, humidity 38%, dew point 46°, current SNOW level is near 8000' {yesterday, it was near 10,000'}, observation time temperature: 59° [yesterday's high: 95°], and the barometric pressure 30.00 and falling.
9/9/2018 6:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 09/09-mostly clear except for some scattered Cirrus, Cirrocumulus-toward the West-and a few Altocumulus with Sproutings to the North and NE, no precipitation in the past 24, the haze is light-much improved since yesterday-air movement is from the SE to 3 mph, wind gust 7 mph, humidity 29% (yesterday, the reading was 38%), dew point 40°, current SNOW level is near 8500', observation time temperature: 59° {yesterday's high: 79°}, and the barometric pressure 29.97 and falling.
9/10/2018 6:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 09/10-partly cloudy (scattered Cirrus, denser Cirrus, plus widely scattered Cumulus), no precipitation in the past 24, the haze/smoke is light, air movement is from the WNW at 11 mph, then out of the NW to 5 mph, wind gust 11 mph, humidity 30%, dew point 37°, current SNOW level is near 7000' {yesterday, it was near 8500'}, observation time temperature: 58° [yesterday's high: 85°], and the barometric pressure 29.88 and falling.
9/11/2018 6:50 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 09/11-we have partly cloudy skies (some scattered Altocumulus, Altocumulus in cumuliform tufts toward the South, Cumulus and Cumulus Congestus to the North and East, no precipitation in the past 24, the haze is light, air movement is from the WNW at 9 mph, then out of the NW to 3 mph, wind gust 8 mph, humidity 32%, dew point 38°, current SNOW level is near 6500', observation time temperature: 53° {yesterday's high: 75°}, and the barometric pressure 29.91 and falling.
9/12/2018 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 09/12-partly cloudy (scattered Altocumulus in cumuliform tufts, Cumulus, and Cumulus Congestus to the North, no precipitation in the past 24, the haze is light, air movement is from the WNW to 4 mph, then out of the SE at 2 mph, wind gust 5 mph, humidity 42%, dew point 40°, current SNOW level is near 6500', observation time temperature: 48°, {yesterday's high: 75°}, and the barometric pressure 29.90 and falling.
9/13/2018 6:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M current conditions for 09/13-clear skies except for some scattered Cumulus to the SW and North, no precipitation in the past 24, the haze is light, air movement is from the West at 6 mph, then out of the South to 3 mph, wind gust 5 mph, humidity 53% {yesterday, the reading was 42%}, dew point 40°, current SNOW level is near 6000', observation time temperature: 46° {yesterday's high: 76°}, and the barometric pressure 29.93 and falling.
9/14/2018 6:55 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 09/14-partly cloudy (scattered Cirrus, Cirrostratus, Cumulus Fractus, ragged Cumulus and Cumulus), no precipitation in the past 24, the haze remains light, air movement is from the WNW at 3 mph, then out of the North also at 3 mph, wind gust 7 mph, humidity 43% (yesterday, the reading was 53%), dew point 39°, current snow level is near 7400' {yesterday, it was near 6000'}, observation time temperature: 48° [yesterday's high: 75°] and the barometric pressure 30.01 and falling.
9/15/2018 6:50 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 09/15-mostly overcast (scattered Cirrus, Cirrostratus, Altocumulus and Cumulus), no precipitation in the past 24, the haze is light, air movement is from the WNW to 5 mph, then out of the NE at 2 mph, wind gust 4 mph, humidity 47%, dew point 40°, current snow level is near 6500' (yesterday, it was near 7400'), observation time temperature: 50° {yesterday's high: 75°}, and the barometric pressure 29.88 and falling.
9/16/2018 6:50 AM T M M M M Current conditions for 09/16-overcast with intermittent mist/drizzle, the haze is light, air movement is almost non existent as it comes from the ESE to 7 mph, wind gust 0, humidity 62%, dew point 44° (yesterday, the readings were 47% and 40° respectively), current SNOW level is near 6500', observation time temperature: 49° {yesterday's high: 70°}, and the barometric pressure 29.87 and falling.
9/17/2018 6:50 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 09/17-partly cloudy (scattered Cirrus and Cirrostratus), no precipitation in the past 24, the haze is light, air movement is also light as it comes from the WNW to 5 mph, then out of the SE at 2 mph, wind gust 5 mph, humidity 49%, dew point 38° {yesterday, the readings were 62% and 44° respectively}, current freezing level is near 8000' [yesterday, the SNOW level was near 6500'], observation time temperature: 44° {yesterday's high: 75°}, and the barometric pressure 30.10 and rising.
9/18/2018 7:05 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 09/18-clear skies, no precipitation in the past 24, the haze is light, air movement is also light as it comes from the WNW to 6 mph, then out of the ENE at 1 mph, wind gust 2 mph, humidity 55%, dew point 43°, current freezing level is near 9500' {yesterday, the SNOW level was near 8000'}, observation time temperature: 42° [yesterday's high: 77°], and the barometric pressure 30.08 and rising.
9/19/2018 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 09/19-partly cloudy (scattered Cirrus-dominant variety-denser Cirrus to the NW, and a few Cumulus to the West), no precipitation in the past 24-as a matter of fact, this site has received only 0.01 {September 8th} in the last 86 days (from June 26, 2018 - September 19, 2018), the haze is light, air movement is also light as it comes from the WNW to 6 mph, then out of the ENE at 1 mph, wind gust 6 mph, humidity 47%, dew point 42°, current SNOW level is near 6500' {yesterday, the freezing level was near 9500'}, observation time temperature: 49° [yesterday's high: 79°], and the barometric pressure 30.05 and rising.
9/20/2018 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 09/20-mostly clear skies (scattered Cirrus, Altocumulus Perlucidus and some widely scattered Cumulus), no precipitation in the past 24, the haze is light, air movement is from the WNW at 10 mph, then out of the West to 5 mph, wind gust 11 mph, humidity 29%, dew point 34° {yesterday, the readings were 47% and 42° respectively}, current SNOW level is near 6000', observation time temperature: 49° [yesterday's high: 82°], and the barometric pressure 30.03 and rising.
9/21/2018 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 09/20-mostly cloudy to overcast, no precipitation in the past 24, the haze is light, air movement is from the South to 3 mph, then out of the SE at 1 mph, wind gust 3 mph, humidity 45%, dew point 43° {yesterday, the readings were 29% and 34° respectively}, current SNOW level is near 8500' [yesterday, it was near 6000'], observation time temperature: 49° (yesterday's high: 76°), and the barometric pressure 30.02 and rising.
9/22/2018 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 09/22-partly cloudy (scattered Cirrus, Cirrostratus and Cumulus), no precipitation in the past 24, the haze is light, air movement is from the West at 5 mph, then out of the North to 4 mph, wind gust 14°, humidity 52%, dew point 47°, current SNOW level is near 7500' {yesterday, it was near 8500'}, observation time temperature: 53° [yesterday's high: 77°], and the barometric pressure 29.85 and falling.
9/23/2018 7:00 AM T M M M M Current conditions for 09/23-mostly clear skies (widely scattered Cumulus), no precipitation in the past 24, the haze is light, air movement is from the WNW at 15 mph, then out of the NW to 5 mph, wind gust 10 mph, humidity 34%, dew point 36° (yesterday, the readings were 52% and 47° respectively), current SNOW level is near 6000' {yesterday, it was near 7500'}, observation time temperature: 52° [yesterday's high: 79°], and the barometric pressure 30.02 and falling.
9/24/2018 7:05 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 09/24-clear skies, no precipitation in the past 24, the haze is light, air movement is from the NW at 9 mph, then out of the SE to 3 mph, wind gust 6 mph, humidity 40%, dew point 37°, current freezing level is near 10,000' (yesterday, the SNOW level was near 6000'), observation time temperature: 45° {yesterday's high: 74°} and the barometric pressure 30.19 and rising.
9/25/2018 7:05 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 09/25-partly cloudy (scattered Cirrus and denser Cirrus), no precipitation in the past 24, the haze is light, air movement is from the West to 5 mph, then out of the NE at 3 mph, wind gust 5 mph, humidity 47%, dew point 40°, current freezing level is near 12,500' {yesterday, it was near 10,000'}, observation time temperature: 44° [yesterday's high: 81°], and the barometric pressure 30.29 and rising.
9/26/2018 7:05 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 09/26-clear skies except for some scattered Cirrus from the NW to the East, no precipitation in the past 24, the haze is light, air movement, also light, is from the West at 2 mph, then out of the East also at 2 mph, wind gust 5 mph, humidity 45%, dew point 39°, current freezing level is near 10,500' {yesterday, it was near 12,500'}, observation time temperature: 43° [yesterday's high: 80°], and the barometric pressure 30.24 and rising.
9/27/2018 7:10 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 09/27-clear skies except for scattered Cirrus from the North toward the East, no precipitation in the past 24, the haze is light though bordering on moderate, air movement is from the West to 3 mph, then out of the South at 1 mph, wind gust 4 mph, humidity 45%, dew point 40°, current freezing level is near 15,000'(the day before yesterday, it was near 10,500'), observation time temperature: 47° {yesterday's high: 83° and the barometric pressure 30.12 and falling.
9/28/2018 7:05 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 09/28-clear skies except for some scattered "clouds" from the North toward the NE, no precipitation in the past 24, the haze is light to moderate, air movement is light as it comes from the West to 4 mph, then out of the North at 1 mph, wind gust 4 mph, humidity 40%, dew point 42°, current freezing level is near 11,500' {yesterday, it was near 15,000'}, observation time temperature: 50° {yesterday's high: 85°-now although this number was 12° ABOVE the normal high of 73°, it came within 3° of tying the record high of 88° on that day back in 1991!-and the barometric pressure 30.03 and falling.
9/29/2018 7:05 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 09/29-mostly cloudy, no precipitation in the past 24, the haze is light to moderate, air movement is light as it comes from the North to 3 mph, then out of the NE at 1 mph, wind gust 3 mph, humidity 57% (yesterday, the reading was 40%), dew point 45°, current SNOW level is near 9000' {yesterday, the freezing level was near 11,500'}, observation time temperature: 53° [yesterday's high: 81°], and the barometric pressure 29.86 and falling.
9/30/2018 7:05 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Current conditions for 09/30-mostly cloudy (some scattered Cirrus plus Altocumulus-dominant variety), no precipitation in the past 24, the haze is light, air movement, also light, is from the ESE to 7 mph, then out of the SE at 4 mph, wind gust 7 mph, humidity 34%, dew point 32° {yesterday, the readings were 57% and 45° respectively}, current SNOW level is near 7000' [yesterday, it was near 9000'], observation time temperature: 48° (yesterday's high: 71°), and the barometric pressure 29.96 and rising.



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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