| Observation Date |
Observation Time |
Precipitation |
Snowfall |
Snowfall SWE |
Snow Depth |
Snow SWE |
Notes |
| 10/4/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.01 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
LATE ENTRY DUE TO COMPUTER ISSUE. Reading record on manual record. |
| 10/5/2019 |
7:00 AM |
T |
M |
M |
M |
M |
10/4 A trace of precip around 8:30 AM. Grass dried out enough for me to cut the first time in two weeks. No standing water in Backyard. This AM temps in the upper forties, mostly cloudy, with some wind from SE. River at Des Plaines crested and holding steady at 14.2ft. and projected to remain at that level for next three days. |
| 10/6/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.27 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
10/5 Precip around dinner time with temps in middle fifties and some wind from SE. The ground remains saturated.
This AM temps in the low fifties, clear skies, with some wind from West. A nice morning. River at Des Plaines is holding at 14.1ft; 4 to 6 feet out of its normal banks. |
| 10/7/2019 |
7:30 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
10/6 Mostly sunny with high temps in the mid-sixties and strong winds from the NW switch to SW in late afternoon. This AM sunny clear skies, with temps in the high forties, some wind from west. River at Des Plaines down 2 inches to 13.8ft. Heavy Dew could be blamed for a little moisture in tube. |
| 10/8/2019 |
6:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
10/6 A perfect fall day sunny for most of the day and high temps in the high sixties. This AM temps in the high forties, calm winds and clear skies. River at Des Plaines as forecasted dropping to 13.7ft. |
| 10/29/2019 |
8:05 AM |
0.17 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
10/28 No rain, with the first grass cut in 3 weeks together with rake up of the start of Oak leaves falling.
Overnight light rainfall with falling temps now in the middle thirties, with good NW wind and no rain at the time of observation. River at Des Plaines at 13.5ft and projeted to crest at 13.8 ft. on Thursday. |
| 10/30/2019 |
7:19 AM |
0.27 |
0.3 |
M |
0.5 |
M |
This AM winter rain-snow mix falling at the time of OBS. Snow Board out but mix is melting most of the snowfall; accumulation is on the grass and rooftops. I measure .2 to .4 of snow on the board. Pavements on the driveway, sidewalks, and roads with no accumulation of snow. |
| 10/31/2019 |
7:45 AM |
0.68 |
0.2 |
M |
0.5 |
M |
A wet day with rain turning into light snow in the last hours with accumulation on deck, snowboard, grass, and rooftops. No accumulation on pavements with temps in the low thirties and strong gusty winds from the North. Todays snowfall is dryer and not wet heavy snow like yesterdays. River at rising now at 13.7ft projected to crest tomorrow at 14.1ft. |
| 11/1/2019 |
7:10 AM |
0.29 |
3.9 |
0.32 |
4.0 |
0.32 |
Amount recorded is the gauge captured during the entire day. The snowfall amount is the accumulation from this AM measurement. During the 15 hours from the end of snowfall, the snow has compacted and ice has formed on the bottom of snow next to the snowboard. Temps this am are in the middle twenties, some wind from SW with mostly clear skies. Not many T or T yesterday, candy hord for the winter. O that today! In my opinion, gauge did not capture all the snowfall because of the strong winds blowing the snow sideways; while the snow settled on snowboard and measurement on that is the true amount of moisture that fell yesterday. |
| 11/2/2019 |
7:50 AM |
0.01 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
4 inches of snow all gone. This AM temps in mid-thirties, light winds from SW, with overcast skies. River at Des Plaines drifting lower at 13.2ft. Significant loss of leaves on area trees with recent snowfall. |
| 11/3/2019 |
6:30 AM |
T |
M |
M |
M |
M |
A few raindrops on my windshield and confirmed with drops in the gauge from yesterday afternoon around 2:00-3:00 time frame. This AM temps on the cold side in the low thirties, calm winds and overcast red morning skies. River at Des Plaines on slow slope down at 13ft. On a trip into Wisconsin at the border, the river is holding lots of water in the flood plain areas with more and more construction along the I-94 coorodor |
| 11/4/2019 |
7:15 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
11/3 Cold in the morning but warmed up into low fifties at midday gave us quality time to do fall yard cleanup. Poor staffing decision with the Bears makes for a losing season--not worth the time to watch. This AM temps in the mid-forties, clear skies and some wind from SW. |
| 11/5/2019 |
7:10 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Yesterday milder temps reaching the low fifties. Leaf cleanup on Dee rd parkway and front yard. This AM temps in low thirties, mostly clear skies with some wind from West. A brisk morning with frost on the rooftops. At Des Plaines river dropping to 12.3ft a loss of 3 inches in 24hrs. |
| 11/6/2019 |
7:00 AM |
T |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
A trace of precip in the gauge and few drops on the deck.
Yesterday cooler than normal but sunny with highs reaching middle forties. This AM temps in the middle thirties, overcast, with some wind from SE. Another cleanup of leaves from backyard. At Des Plaines river continues to drop now at 12.0ft. a decrease of 5 inches in 24 hours. |
| 11/7/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.02 |
0.1 |
M |
0.5 |
M |
A light dusting of snow in late evening hours. This AM seasonal very cold with temps in low twenties, broken cloud cover with a good wind from NW. River at Des Plaines at 11.5ft low by 5 inches in last 24 hours. |
| 11/8/2019 |
6:30 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
This AM seasonally abnormally cold with lows in the middle teens, clear skies, with some wind from NW. River at Des Plaines at 11.2ft down 3 inches in 24 hours. We still have high groundwater in the area with sumps pumping excess water. |
| 11/9/2019 |
6:15 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
No snow no rain. This AM temps in the low thirties, cloudy with good winds from S. River at Des Plaines down 5 inches to 10.8. |
| 11/10/2019 |
6:30 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
Yesterday a nice day with highs in the mid-forties with some sun. Major yard cleanup both front and backyards. Cleaned out the gutters some leaves still frozen in gutter on Northside. This AM temps in the high thirties, overcast with calm winds. |
| 11/11/2019 |
7:15 AM |
0.29 |
1.8 |
0.15 |
2.0 |
M |
Yesterday mostly overcast with high temps in the low forties and dropping during the day. In mid-evening hours, a winter mix started with falling temps. Overnight a light snowfall with blowing snow at OBS time at a rate of .4 inch per hour. We have strong gusty winds with temps in the middle twenties. We thank all the active-duty military who are now standing watch together with those who came before. |
| 11/12/2019 |
8:30 AM |
0.09 |
0.4 |
M |
2.5 |
M |
Late OBS and report: Yesterday blowing light snow with falling temps for most of the day ending in the middle afternoon. Accumulation of new snow .3 to .4 difficult to measure because of the volume of snow blowing off rooftops. This am temps in the high single digits, clear skies, strong sun, with a strong wind from NW. For the middle of November bitter cold like in Mid January.
|
| 11/13/2019 |
7:20 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
2.0 |
M |
No new snow, but record cold with lows during the day of middle single digits with highs in upper teens. During the early AM hours a warming trend with temps now in the middle teens, overcast with good gusty winds from S. Some compresson of snowfall on the ground with very little melting. |
| 11/14/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.01 |
T |
M |
1.5 |
M |
Trending warmer with low's starting day in mid-teens ending in mid-twenties and highs reaching the high-twenties. We also had overcast skies and gusty strong winds from SW. This AM temps in the mid-twenties, overcast, with some wind from NW. With the strong winds yesterday the 250-year-old oak tree lost leaves covering the top of the snowpack. I have never seen this before. A slight dusting of snow overnight. |
| 11/15/2019 |
7:50 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
1.5 |
M |
Yesterday a winter day again with very little snowmelt with leaves covering the top of the snow. Temps staying in the mid-twenties to below freezing all-day. This AM temps in the low twenties, clear skies, with a little wind from SW. |
| 11/16/2019 |
7:35 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
1.0 |
M |
Yesterday warmer but cloudy with temps above freezing for some of the day. This Am temp in the high twenties, calm winds, and mostly clear skies. With strong sun snow will melt and leaves can be collected. |
| 11/17/2019 |
6:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.5 |
M |
Some warmup yesterday with temps reaching the low forties; but still freezing during evening hours. This AM temps in high twenties, broken clouds with some wind from SE. The backyard is 20% clear of snow in non protected areas. River at Des Plaines is holding steady at 9.1ft. |
| 11/18/2019 |
7:30 AM |
0.03 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
Yesterday total snowmelt with high temps reaching low forties and light ran in early evening hours. This AM temps in the middle thirties. With snowmelt, river at Des Plaines is holding steady at 9.1ft. Eighty percent of the leaves on the 250-year-old tree are down and yard needs a major cleanup. |
| 11/19/2019 |
7:30 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
Yesterday no precip, snow piles mostly gone, major leaf cleanup on the backyard and Dee road. A packed yard can plus 5 heavy wet leaf bags. This AM temps in the middle thirties, overcast, with a slight wind from East. A Slight uptick on the River at Des Plaines to 9.2ft. |
| 11/20/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.02 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
Late recording from data at 0700 hours on 11/20. Yesterday late afternoon light rain of and on for short period. This AM temps in high thirties warmer with overcast skies, and light wind from SE. River at Des plaines hold at 9.2ft. |
| 11/21/2019 |
7:39 AM |
0.50 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
Not raining at OBS time 0730. Rain of and on in early am hours today. Yesterday warmer with some sun; had time to clean off leaves from the front yard. Old Oak tree still holding some leaves (20%) Filled yard container with heavy wet leaves. This AM temp in mid-forties, strong gusty winds from South, with heavy black clouds. Uptick in River at Des Plaines to 9.4ft. |
| 11/22/2019 |
7:45 AM |
T |
M |
M |
0.0 |
M |
Yesterday a trace of precip around the dinner hours with high temps reaching the middle fifties, strong gusty winds with low dark overcast skies. This AM temps dropping, now at low thirties, with a good wind from North, and some sun through broken clouds. River at Des Plaines at 10.0 ft up 8 inches last 24hrs. |
| 11/23/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
Cooler temp yesterday with highs in the high thirties, sunny with light East winds. Filled the yard container with leaves from the front lawn. This AM frost on the rooftops with temps in middle twenties, light winds from the South and broken clouds. River at Des Plaines hold flat at 9.8ft. |
| 11/24/2019 |
6:30 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
Yesterday Highs reached low forties with mostly clear skies. Maybe final leaf cleanup on Dee road parkway; appears Oaktree on Dee has dropped all its leaves. Also did quick rake of the backyard. Oaktree on Parkwood has some leafs remaining. |
| 11/25/2019 |
8:30 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
Yesterday some sun and warmer with temps reach low Fifties on good winds from the SW. Did end of season cleanout of gutters of all leaves before they freeze in place thanks to Son John. This AM temps in high thirties, some wind from the South, and overcast skies. |
| 11/26/2019 |
8:05 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
Yesterday warmer with highs in mid-fifties, with broken clouds in the afternoon, and some wind from SW. This AM temps in the mid-thirties, light frost on rooftops, with the sun through broken clouds, and calm to light North wind. River at Des Plaines is holding at 9.6ft a small drop of 4 inchs in 4 days. A risk of going to flood stage if we have a major rain storm. |
| 11/27/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.68 |
M |
M |
0.0 |
M |
Yesterday broken clouds with temps in the mid-forties and some wind from East. Today in the early AM hours winds switched to the South and became very strong and gusty reach low 40mph. At OBS temps in the mid-forties, overcast with strong gusty winds from the SW. River at Des Plaines at 10.3ft. |
| 11/28/2019 |
9:05 AM |
T |
M |
M |
M |
M |
Yesterday a few drops of mist on the windshield in the driveway at just prior to midday. At midday, very gusty winds reached the mid fifty MPH. A few small oak branches down in the backyard. Leaves all cleaned off the front yard. This AM overcast, temps in mid-thirties, with some wind from N. River at DesPlaines holding at 10.4ft, up 11 inches in two days. |
| 11/29/2019 |
7:30 AM |
0.03 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
Yesterday a light sprinkle of rain after the dinner hour; with overcast most of the day. This AM temp in the mid-thirties, overcast with a little wind from the North. The river at Des Plaines down to 10.0ft a drop of 5 inches in last 24hrs. |
| 11/30/2019 |
8:15 AM |
0.01 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
Yesterday overcast skies with cool temps reaching highs of mid-thirties. This AM temps in mid-thirties, overcast, with a slight wind from the North. A few sprinkles in early AM hours. River at Des Plaines at 9.8, very slowly receeding. |
| 12/1/2019 |
7:45 AM |
0.21 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
Yesterday light misty rain off and on during the day with heavier rain in late evening hours. This am misty overcast with temps in the low forties, with some wind from SW. River at Des Plaines rising to 10.4ft a rise of 6 inches in last 24 hours. |
| 12/2/2019 |
8:30 AM |
0.15 |
T |
M |
0.0 |
M |
Late recording of OBS at 8:45. Light rain off and on during the day with a trace of snow in the earning evening. This am temps in temps below freezing with some clouds and strong gusty winds from NW. River at Des Plaanes at 10.7ft. |
| 12/3/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
0.00 |
Yesterday temps in the mid-thirties with some sun. Did a final clean up of some leaves in the front and backyards. Oak trees have finished shedding. This AM temps in high twenties, broken clouds, with good gusty winds from South. River at Des Plaines holding at 10.6ft. |
| 12/4/2019 |
6:13 AM |
0.00 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
Yeasterday seasonal temps. This am temps in low thirties |
| 12/5/2019 |
7:20 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Yesterday mostly sunny with highs in mid-forties with strong gusty winds. This am temps in high twenties, mostly clear skies with calm winds, and frost on rooftops. Groundwater table still high with river at 10.3ft down 4 inchesin 3 days. |
| 12/6/2019 |
7:19 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Yesterday milder temps with with some sun and highs reaching mid-forties. Final yard cleanup of the year together with a runout of lawnmower and winter storage. This AM very windy and gusty with temps in mid-twenties, and broken cloudy cover. River at Des Plaines slowly trending down to 10.2ft. |
| 12/7/2019 |
7:30 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Yesterday dry with highs reaching the high thirties. This am overcast with temps in the high twenties, and some wind from the South. Heavy frost on the rooftops. River at Des Plaines slowly receding to 10.1ft, a drop of 1 inch in last 24hrs. |
| 12/8/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
Yesterday seasonal temps. This am temps in mid thirties with overcast sky. |
| 12/9/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.02 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
12/8 Warmer temps with high reaching mid-forties, overcast with strong gusty winds from the South. This AM an early overnight drizzle with warming temps. At 7:00 am temps are in the mid-forties with overcast skies and some wind from the SW. Yesterday finally installed the outdoor lights in the front yard. River at Des Plaines slowly receiding now at 9.8ft within its banks. |
| 12/10/2019 |
7:10 AM |
0.01 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
12/9 Gauge caught a few snow pellets & moisture from the misty condition. High temps were in the mid-forties with falling temps in the afternoon with overcast skies and strong breezy west winds. This AM temps in the high teens with a continuation of strong breezy west winds and overcast skies. No accumulation of snow on ground only a trace in the gauge. |
| 12/11/2019 |
7:30 AM |
T |
T |
M |
T |
M |
12/10 A few snowflakes in the air during the day with high temps in low twenties and strong gusty winds from West. This AM a light snowfall during early AM hours in form of grapple with temps in the middle teens on some wind from the SW. A trace of snow remains on the ground and rooftops. |
| 12/12/2019 |
7:00 AM |
T |
T |
M |
0.0 |
M |
9/11 A few drifting snowflakes right after obs yesterday, with no accumulation. This AM temps in the mid-twenties, overcast, with good wind from the South. |
| 12/13/2019 |
6:15 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
Yesterday high temps in the mid-forties, overcast with strong breezy winds from the South. This AM temps in the mid-thirties, overcast, with some wind from SW. River at Des Plaines slowly receding to 8.92ft. |
| 12/14/2019 |
7:15 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
9/13 Cloudy with some sun and highs in the mid-forties during the day. This AM Temps in the low thiries, overcast, with very little wind from the West. Last night a great Holiday performance by Maine Souths Fine Art Department. |
| 12/15/2019 |
6:40 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
12/14 Seasonal temps with midday highs in the mid-thirties and overcast with strong gusty winds from NW.
Early AM temps dropped down to low twenties, with broken clouds and some wind from West. |
| 12/16/2019 |
8:15 AM |
0.01 |
0.1 |
M |
0.1 |
M |
12/15 High temps in the mid-twenties with light winds from the South. Today an early very light dry snowfall with temps in the low twenties, calm to very light winds shifting to the North with overcast skies. No drifting of snow. |
| 12/17/2019 |
8:05 AM |
T |
T |
M |
0.0 |
M |
12/16 Overcast skies with high temps in the high twenties together with some wind from the North. A few drifting snow flakes in mid afternoon, no accumualtion. This AM temps in the high teens with some wind from the West, and mostly clear skies. |
| 12/18/2019 |
8:05 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
12/17 Some Sun in early AM hours turning overcast in the afternoon with high temps in the high twenties and strong gusty winds from the West.
This AM very strong gusty wind from the North cleared the cloud cover and lowered the temps to low teens with sunny skies. No snow. |
| 12/19/2019 |
5:30 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
12/18 A cold day with highs in the upper teens with winds from the NW and Sunny in the afternoon. This morning temps in upper teens with some gusty winds from the South and mostly clear skies. |
| 12/20/2019 |
6:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
12/19 Warmer with highs reaching the mid-thirties, patchy clouds with winds changing during the day from SW to mild South winds. This AM temps in the mid-twenties with high humidity and calm winds and overcast skies. |
| 12/21/2019 |
6:30 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
12/20 A nice day with some Sun and warming temps with highs of low forties in the early afternoon and some wind from the South. This AM temp in the mid-thirties, mostly clear skies, with light winds from the South. |
| 12/22/2019 |
6:15 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
12/21 Clear Sunny skies with high temps in the mid-forties, and some wind from the South West. A mild late December day nice to be outdoors. This AM temps in mid-thirties, some clouds with some wind from the South West. |
| 12/23/2019 |
8:05 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
12/23 Unseasonal warm temps driven by Light South West winds with warm temps reaching highs of low fifties and broken cloud cover. This AM temps in mid-thirties, good wind from the South, and broken clouds. |
| 12/24/2019 |
6:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
12/23 A cloudy but unseasonally warm day with temps in the low fifties and light winds variable winds from the South and later in day changing to the West. This AM very dense fog (visibility -1 block) with temps in the mis thirties and light winds from the East. Merry Christmas. |
| 12/25/2019 |
6:05 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
12/24 unseasonable warm with high in the fifties |
| 12/26/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
12/25 record high temps in the mid-fifties. This am temps in the low fofties with cloudy skies and some wind from SW. |
| 12/27/2019 |
6:15 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
12/26 Warm temp continued sunny, and strong gusty winds from SW with a high in the low sixties a new record for Chicago. Folks out in the parks walking and testing out new Christmas equipment and toys. This AM temps in mid-thirties, overcast with good winds from the West. |
| 12/28/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
12/27 Cold weather system arrived with high temps in the mid-thirties, some clouds, with some wind from South West. This AM temps in the mid-thirties, fog/misty, with light East winds. All the Family arrives today for New Years. |
| 12/29/2019 |
7:00 AM |
1.02 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
12/28 rain started in afternoon and continued into eary AM hours not rainning at time of OBS. Warmer temps arrived overninght. Tems now in mi-fifties |
| 12/30/2019 |
6:45 AM |
0.37 |
T |
M |
T |
M |
12/29 Excessively warm temps highs reach the high fifties, with good southern winds and mostly cloudy skies. This AM a very light combination of rain and snow falling with temps at the ground just above freezing. A trace of snow sticking on evaluated services such as car windows and tops. River at Des Plaines has risen 2.4ft in the last 48hrs to 10.9ft above normal river banks and into low areas along the river. The ground is now well saturated. |
| 12/31/2019 |
8:30 AM |
0.34 |
2.0 |
M |
2.0 |
M |
Very very difficult measurements for this AM observations. Concerned that my gauge caught snow blowing off the roof from the very strong gusty West winds. I can only estimate the amount of snowfall with some areas of yard holding 6 inches or areas showing grass and .5 inches of snow. I recorded what is in the gauge. |
| 1/3/2020 |
7:15 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
T |
M |
1/2 Snowpack is gone: Temps in the forties most of the day with some wind from the South and some sun breaking through the cloud cover. This AM temps in the mid-thirties, overcast, and some wind from the NW. Traces of snow in well-protected areas. |
| 1/4/2020 |
7:30 AM |
0.02 |
0.3 |
M |
0.5 |
M |
1/3 Overcast with light to some wind from North and high temps in the mid-thirties. This AM a very light snowfall on the ground as small grains, with temps in the low thirties, and light winds from the NW. River at Des Plaines holding at 10.7ft. |
| 1/7/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
1/6 No rain or snow. Temps in the low forties, very strong gusty winds from the West all day with broken cloud cover. This AM temps colder in the high twenties, mostly clear skies, with some wind from the West. River level at Des Plaines 10.2ft drifting down 4 inches every 24 hours. |
| 1/8/2020 |
7:15 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
1/7 A nice day with high temps in the low forties with some sun in late morning and midday, and strong winds from the West. This AM temps in the mid-teens with clear skies and a strong wind from the North. Removed outdoor Christmas light and took down the tree yesterday. |
| 1/9/2020 |
7:15 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
0.00 |
1/8 Colder with highs in the mid-twenties, some sun with light North winds made for a relatively comfortable time to be outdoors. This AM temps in the low thirties, some wind from the South and heavy overcast skies. Des Plaines River at 9.6 feet just within its banks. |
| 1/10/2020 |
6:00 AM |
0.02 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
1/9 What a first third of January temps in the low fifties, overcast with very strong gusty winds from the South. This AM temps in high forties, overcast, and overcast misty conditions. At the time of observation not raining. River at Des Plaines at 9.5ft. |
| 1/11/2020 |
6:00 AM |
1.10 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
Not raining at OBS time; but misty. Yesterday overcast misty most of the day with heavy rain starting around 2000hours. During the Early AM rain turned lighter and continue till approximately 0530 hours. A very strong North wind with stronger gusts for most of the night. Yesterday temps in the high forties dropping during the night till this AM temps in middle thirties. Des Plaines River has risen 2.8ft at Algonquin Road in the last 8 hours. |
| 1/12/2020 |
6:15 AM |
0.19 |
1.1 |
M |
1.1 |
M |
1/11 Very strong gusty winds all day from NW driving a winter mix turning into a light snowfall at night. High temps during the day in low thirties. Wind quieted down at night, this am very light and overcast with temps in the middle twenties. Snowfall ended at midnight. The river has crested at approx 13ft at campground gauge. |
| 1/13/2020 |
6:30 AM |
0.01 |
T |
M |
1.5 |
M |
Overnight light dusting of snow caught in gauge with no measurable accumulation. This AM temps in the low thirties, strong gusty winds from the West with overcast skies. River gauge at Des Plaines not recording but a new location at the campground has 12.2ft after cresting on Satirday at 12.8ft. Updated with melted gauge reading at 7:00am |
| 1/14/2020 |
7:10 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
1.0 |
M |
yesterday highs in the middle thirties with some wind from West and overcast. Minor melting of snow in area exposed to winds. This AM temps in the middle thirties, some wind from the South and overcast misty skies. River at Des Plaines at 11.1ft slowly trending down. |
| 1/15/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
T |
M |
Yesterday highs in the upper thirties, with broken cloud cover that allowed the Sun to wipe out the snowpack. Only a trace remaining in areas protected from wind and Sun. This AM temps in the middle thirties, overcast with some wind from the East. River at Des Plaines at 10.9 dropping slowly. |
| 1/16/2020 |
7:00 AM |
T |
0.0 |
M |
T |
M |
1/15 Overcast with temps in the mid-thirties and strong gusty winds from the West. This AM temps in the mid-teens dropping temps all night with strong gusty West winds and overcast skies. River at Des Plaines slowly dropping to 10.8ft. A trace of ice in the bottom of the gauge. |
| 1/17/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
T |
M |
1/16 Sunny till midafternoon with high temps in the mid-twenties and some wind from the North. This Am overcast with a winter storm approaching and temps in the mid-teens with a very light wind from the North. River at Des Plaines at 10.5ft. A trace of snow on the ground in protected areas. |
| 1/18/2020 |
8:00 AM |
0.73 |
2.6 |
M |
2.5 |
M |
1/17 Snow began late afternoon and continued throughout the night and into the early morning hours of the 18th. This is a very heavy wet snow difficult to shovel. This AM temps in the mid-thirties, with misty air almost a drizzle, and some wind from the South. Heavy pooling of water on the bottom of the snow. |
| 1/19/2020 |
6:45 AM |
0.02 |
T |
M |
2.0 |
M |
1/18 In the AM misty light drizzle with overcast rest of day turning much colder to lows of mid-single digits by late evening with very strong gusty winds. This AM no precip some clouds and strong gusty winds from the West. A good layor of ice exist below the snowpack I estimate as much as .10 of an inch. |
| 1/20/2020 |
7:20 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
2.0 |
M |
1/19 No snow no rain. Cold with high temps in mid-teens, during the day overcast and very windy & gusty from NW winds. This AM warmer with temps in high teens, mostly cloudy with some wind from NW. |
| 1/21/2020 |
7:45 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
2.0 |
M |
1/20 Cold with temps in the mid-teens with broken clouds and some Sun. This AM temps in the mid-teens, clear skies with strong Sun and light winds from NW. |
| 1/22/2020 |
7:30 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
2.0 |
M |
1/21 Slightly warmer with highs in upper twenties at midday with a few clouds and strong Sun accompanied by good winds from the Southwest. This AM temps in the mid-twenties with strong gusty winds from the South. River at Des Plaines now within its banks at 9.6ft. |
| 1/23/2020 |
7:15 AM |
0.02 |
0.2 |
M |
2.0 |
M |
1/22 Some clouds but sonny with rising warmer temps with highs reaching the high twenties by evening. In the late morning hours a very light snowfall with temps in the low thirties, some wind from the South. |
| 1/24/2020 |
7:15 AM |
0.25 |
T |
M |
1.5 |
M |
1/23 Light snow misty conditions on off most of the day that melted prior to this AM measurement. Temps during the day above freezing with some NE winds and overcast skies. This AM temps in mid-thirties, misty/overcast, with some wind from the East. All the new snow has melted on the snowboard prior to measurement. |
| 1/25/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.34 |
T |
M |
1.0 |
M |
1//24 Foggy/misty/light rain most of the day, with high temps in the mid-thirties, and slight wind from the East. Heavy fog in the afternoon and a trace of snow in the late evening with falling temps. This AM Temps in low thirties, overcast with some wind from the West. |
| 1/26/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.10 |
T |
M |
1.0 |
M |
Light snow falling during the day turning into winter mix with no snow sticking. Temps just above freezing with some wind from the SW and overcast skies. Winter mix and mild temps caused snowmelt with 20 of yard bare of snow. |
| 1/27/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.5 |
M |
Overcast the dark days of January with temps right around freezing and some winds from the West most of the day changing to NW overnight. River at Des Plaines has risen the last 3 days to 10.5ft and holding. Snowmelt with 40% of yard free of snow. |
| 1/28/2020 |
7:00 AM |
T |
T |
M |
0.5 |
M |
1/27 Observed at 1030 hours light snowfall in the air with no accumulation. Temps ranged around the freezing mark all day. This AM no precip at time of OBS with overcast skies, and temps in low thirties, with some wind from NW. A half-inch of snow remains on the ground is area protected from sun and wind. Backyard is 50% free of snow. |
| 1/29/2020 |
7:15 AM |
0.01 |
T |
M |
0.5 |
M |
Late recording of 7:15 obs. This AM a trace of snow on the snowboard with gauge holding .01 of frozen precip. Conditions this AM is overcast with temps just below freezing and some winds from the NW. |
| 1/30/2020 |
7:00 AM |
T |
T |
M |
0.5 |
M |
1/29 A trace of winter mix around 2000 hrs. High temps during the day reached the middle thirties, with overcast skies, and slight winds from the East. This AM temps at the freezing mark with calm winds and overcast skies. Very little sun in the last week. River at Des Plaines at the 10ft mark within its banks. |
| 1/31/2020 |
6:35 AM |
0.05 |
0.4 |
M |
0.5 |
M |
A light dusting of snow falling at OBS time. This AM temps just at the freezing mark with a light snowfall on-off during the early AM hours together with a light wind from the South. Yesterday was another overcast day with no sun with high temps in the middle thirties. |
| 2/1/2020 |
6:35 AM |
0.04 |
T |
M |
T |
M |
1/31 A trace of snow and light rain in the day and overnight with high temps in the middle thirties, and light South winds. This AM temps in the middle thirties, and misty with some wind from the South. River at Des Plaines at 9.7ft. Backyard is 80% free of snow. |
| 2/2/2020 |
6:15 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
T |
M |
2/1 High temps at midday at mid-thirties, overcast with strong gusty winds from the SW. This AM temps warming with highs in low forties, very strong gusty winds from SW, and clearing skies. 90% of snow in the backyard is gone. River at Des Plaines holding at 9.7ft. |
| 2/3/2020 |
5:30 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
T |
M |
2/2 Warm and sunny with high temps reaching the low fifties on strong gusty SW winds. The snowpack has melted with the exception of plowed piles and very protected areas. This AM temps in the low thirties, cloudy, with calm winds. The river at Des Plaine has risen to 10.3ft. |
| 2/22/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
Yesterday sunny with high 30's and strong gusty SW winds. This AM temps in the high twenties, sunny with good SW winds and clear skies. |
| 2/25/2020 |
6:35 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
2/24 Overcast with high temps in low forties and good winds from NE. This AM heavy overcast but no precip reaching ground with very strong breezy winds from the NE, and temps in the mid-thirties. River at Des Plaines 9.6ft holding steady. Rain/snow in the forecast for this afternoon. |
| 2/26/2020 |
6:30 AM |
0.08 |
1.6 |
M |
1.5 |
M |
2/25 Heavy overcast with temps in the low forties and very breezy gusty winds from the North. This AM temps in the low thirties, overcast, and a very light snowfall at the time of observation. |
| 2/27/2020 |
8:15 AM |
0.02 |
T |
M |
1.0 |
M |
Late OBS: 2/26 Light snowfall till mid-morning caught in gauge; everything on snowboard evaporated by end of day snow on the driveway was dry. This Am temps in the mid-twenties, broken cloud cover with some sun, and some wind from the West. |
| 2/28/2020 |
7:30 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
1.0 |
M |
2/28 Slightly below normal temps with high in the low thirties and low twenties with some son and some wind from the West. This AM temps in the low twenties, broken clouds with some wind from the NW. River at Des Plaines at 9.1 within its banks. |
| 2/29/2020 |
7:15 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.5 |
M |
2/28 Strong sun through broken cloud cover with strong breezy winds have melted significate amount of snow. The front yard, facing South is 75% clear of snow. The backyard is 50% clear with .5 inches of snow remaining in protected areas. This AM colder with temps in the low twenties, with sun through borken clouds and some wind from the NW. |
| 3/1/2020 |
6:15 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
T |
M |
2/29 Warmer temps with high reaching the mid-thirties, mostly clear skies and sunny with some south winds.. This AM temps in the mid-thirities with good gusty winds from the South and mostly clear skies. Both back and front yards are 75% free of snow with .5 remianing in area protected from sun and wind. |
| 3/2/2020 |
7:50 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
3/1 A seasonal warm Sunday with highs reaching the fifties, and a strong sun with good Winds from the SW. This AM temps in the Mid thirties, thin light cloud cover with strong sun, and some wind from NW. Snow is 100% goine in Backyard and front yard. River at Des Plaines at 8.8ft down slightly. |
| 3/3/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
3/2 Seasonal warm with temps almost reaching fifties degrees, with a few clouds in the morning becoming overcast in the afternoon, on some wind from the West. This AM Temps in low thirties, cloudy with light winds from SW. |
| 3/4/2020 |
8:00 AM |
0.01 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
3/3 In mid-morning a trace of winter mix in the air with nothing on the ground. Partly cloudy with temps in high forties, and strong breezy winds. This AM temps in the high thirties, broken clouds riding some winds switching from the SW to the NW. |
| 3/5/2020 |
8:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
2/4 Spring climate with temps in the high forties, sunny with a few clouds, and strong winds switching from W to NW. This AM Seasonally mild climate with temps in the low forties, sunny with a few clouds, and strong gusty winds from the South. |
| 3/6/2020 |
6:30 AM |
T |
T |
M |
T |
M |
Late recording from 6:30 OBS. Yesterday temps in the low fifties, cloudy and overcast with very strong gusty winds from the S changing to the SW in the afternoon. This AM temps in the middle thirties, overcast and very breezy with winds now from the North. Overnight a trace of snow in evidence on the deck--not enough to measure. |
| 3/7/2020 |
7:15 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
3/6 Partly sunny with high temps in low forties with overnight lows of mid-twenties. This AM heavy frost on the rooftops and grass with temps in mid-twenties; stong sun with mostly clear skies, and some wind from the SW. |
| 3/8/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
|
| 3/9/2020 |
8:08 AM |
0.07 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
Sunday a seaonally warm day with clear skies and tems in the high 60’s. This AM rain in early am hrs with overcast skies and temps in the high forties. |
| 3/10/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.62 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
3/9 Light rain during the day with high temps in the mid-fifties, with strong gusty winds from the South. Light rain continued into the late evening hours. This AM dropping temps during the early hours reaching mid-thirties with overcast skies and strong winds from the NW. River at Des Plaines at 10.3 feet rising 1.3ft in last 24 hours. |
| 3/11/2020 |
8:15 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
3/10 Overcast in morning hours turning sunny around noon with broken cloud cover and temps reaching the low forties. This AM temps in the low thirties with overcast skies, and very slight wind from the South. |
| 3/12/2020 |
8:15 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
3/11 overcast with high temps in the low forties with light winds from SW. This am temps in the high thirties with a light overcast of broken clouds, and some winds from the SE. The ground in the front and back yard is not frozen and soft from the rains in previous days. |
| 3/13/2020 |
8:30 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
Seasonal warmer temps. The corona-19 virus halting major business, school, social activities. Message is slow the transmission down through people seperation. |
| 3/14/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
3/13 Strong gusty winds with strong sunny skies and temps reaching the low fifties. Pie day is overcast with temps in the middle thirties and some wind from the NE. All Grandkids are home from extended school vacations with MIT closed till September, Indiana U closed for extended spring break, and Illinois U. also closed for extended spring break. O course Flordia will experience some new population grouth. |
| 3/15/2020 |
8:15 AM |
0.02 |
T |
M |
T |
M |
3/14 A very light snowfall with majority melting as it hit the ground. Overcast most of the day with temps reaching the high thirties while dropping during the day to mid-thirties on a good wind from NE. This AM temps mid-thirties, overcast, with a strong wind from NE. Earlier this AM some trace amounts of Snow on Front lawn. Gone by reconrding time. |
| 3/16/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
Due to loss of focus forgot to post today's activity. No rain no snow in last 24 with high temps yesterday in the low forties, with some broken clouds in the afternoon, and good winds from the NE. This AM colder temps with frost on rooftops, overnight temp low thirties rising now mid-thirties, with some wind from the South and overcast skies. |
| 3/17/2020 |
8:00 AM |
0.05 |
T |
M |
0.0 |
M |
3/16 Mostly colder temps with a light snow shower at mid-morning with no accumulation on grass, deck, or pavement. At midday, temps reached low forties, overcast with some rain, and some wind from SW. Happy ST. Pat's day with temps in the upper thirties, broken clouds, and some wind from the West. Day 5 of hunker down as seniors; distancing from all spreader of COVID-19. |
| 3/18/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
3/17 On St Pat's day we had highs of low fifties, broken clouds, sunshine, and some wind from SE. Fertilized front and back yards, plus parkway yesterday. This AM temps in the low forties, overcast, and light winds from East. |
| 3/19/2020 |
8:00 AM |
0.24 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
3/18 Steady rainfall starting late morning continuing till mid-afternoon with high temps in mid-forties, and some wind from the East. This foggy and very misty, visibility of 4 blocks. Temps in the low forties with some wind from SE, River at Des Plaines
9.6ft holding steady. With spring rains coming inserted inter tube into the gauge. |
| 3/20/2020 |
7:30 AM |
0.23 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
3/19 Fog and misty through late AM hours with light rain off and on during the afternoon and into the evening hours. Rising during the day reaching high in mid-fifties with strong gusty winds from the SW. This AM temps dropping during the early hours with light drizzle and overcast skies on strong gusty winds from the North. Not raining at time of OBS. Day 7 of covid-19 prison with a few birds flying in the backyard. |
| 3/21/2020 |
7:30 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
3/20 A cooler day with high temps in low forties with dropping temps during the day, with strong gusty winds from the North. This AM temps in the high twenties, overcast, with strong gusty North winds |
| 3/22/2020 |
7:45 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
3/21 Overcast most of the day with temps around the low thirties on some wind from the NE over the Lake. This AM temps in high twenties, broken clouds, strong sun, and some wind from the East. Frost on the Rooftops. Day 2 of the stay at home order our 9th day of stay at home. A noticable lack of cars on Dee Road this AM. |
| 3/23/2020 |
7:30 AM |
0.23 |
2.8 |
M |
2.8 |
M |
3/21 Light falling of heavy wet snow in the late afternoon continuing overnight with accumulation only on grass and wooden services. Temps during the day dropping down to the low thirties with light winds from the East. This AM temps in the low thirties with overcast skies and some wind from the NE. |
| 3/24/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
3/23 Snow gone by mid-afternoon with warm temps during the day from slight winds shifting from NW to West and broken sunny skies with highs reaching the mid-forties. This AM temps in the mid-thirties, overcast with very slight winds from the SE. The river at Des Plaines holding banks full at 10.3ft. |
| 3/25/2020 |
7:30 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
3/24 Overcast in the AM with breaking clouds and some Sun in the Afternoon causing temps to reach the high forties. Mostly light winds from East changing in the late evening to the North. This AM light frost on the rooftops with temps in the low thirties, calm winds, and clearing skies. Day 12 of the shut-in with no evidence of COVID-1`9 in this neighboorhood. Very little AM traffic on Dee Road. |
| 3/26/2020 |
7:30 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
3/25 A warm day with high temps reaching the upper fifties on some south winds and strong sun. A nice day for short walks. This AM temps in the high forties, overcast with calm winds. River at Des Plaines holding at 10.2ft banks full. Grass is starting to green up. |
| 3/27/2020 |
7:10 AM |
T |
M |
M |
M |
M |
3/26 A trace of rain in the afternoon with high temps in the low fifties, overcast skies most of the day with good winds from the NE. This AM temps in the middle thirties, overcast/misty with good winds from NE. River at Des Plaines hold steady, banks full at 10.1ft. |
| 3/28/2020 |
7:00 AM |
1.52 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
Heavy early AM thunderstorms raining most of early AM. Not raining obs with standing water in the backyard. River at Des Plaines up 2.8ft in 6hrs to 13.1ft. Temps now at the high forties with good North winds. |
| 3/29/2020 |
9:05 AM |
0.25 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
3/28 Light rain off and on for most of the day ending in early evening hours. High temps in the afternoon in the low sixties with some wind from the SE. This AM Temps in the middle forties, with overcast skies, and very strong breezy gusty winds from the SM. River at Des Plaines had a slow rise to 15ft hitting the minor flood zone. No standing water in the backyard. |
| 3/30/2020 |
7:13 AM |
0.01 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
3/29 Very breezy & gusty from West winds with overcast skies, and high temps in the low fifties. This AM temps in low forties, broken clouds, and strong gusty winds from the West. River at Des Plaines at minor flood stage holding at 15.2. Grass is turning green. |
| 3/31/2020 |
7:25 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
3/30 Breezy in AM good gusty winds from the NW changing to some winds from the East. During the day temps reached the high forties with overcast skies. This AM temps in the high thirties, overcast, misty with strong winds from the North. River at Des Plaines trending down to 14.1 a change of 1 ft in 18 hours. |
| 4/1/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.02 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
3/31 Sprinkle of rain in the morning hours with overcast skies all day, and high temps in the mid-forties driven by strong winds from the North. This AM temps in the high thirties, overcast, and light winds from the North. River at Des Plaines sliding down to 14.1ft, up 4 ft from last Friday. |
| 4/2/2020 |
7:30 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
4/1 Overcast in the AM with only a few clouds in the afternoon with sunny temps reaching the middle fifties on some NE winds. Lots of activity from birds and city animals with grass agreeing up. This AM temps in the middle thirties, sunny with clear skies, and very slight wind from SE. Heavy dew on the grass and slight frost on rooftops. JRiver at Des Plaines dropping to 13.7 ft; still flowing in floodplain. |
| 4/3/2020 |
8:00 AM |
0.02 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
4/2 A nice day go for a walk around the neighborhood on day 20 of a shut-in. Hight temps in high fifties, sunny with a few clouds, and some the South and switch to the East in the afternoon. This AM temps in the high forties, overcast, with some wind from the East. Light rain in early AM hours. |
| 4/4/2020 |
7:45 AM |
0.10 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
$/3 A nice day for outside cleanup of yard. High temps in upper sixties, some East winds off the Lake with broken clouds. Light rain in early AM hours with temps in lower forties, good wind from NW, and overcast skies. River at 13.1ft slopping downward. |
| 4/5/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
4/4 Overcast in AM with some clearing in the afternoon. High temps in the mid-forties, with mild winds off the Lake. This AM overcast with temps in the mid-thirties, and some winds from the North. River at Des Plaines slowly dropping now at 12.8ft; banks full at 10ft. |
| 4/6/2020 |
6:15 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
4/5 A beautiful start to Easter Week with high temps in low fifties, mostly clear sunny skies with some NE winds off the Lake. Birds and wildlife in the yard with grass greening up. This AM temps in the middle thirties, mostly clear skies, with calm winds. River at Des Plaines trending down at 12.1ft. Sunday Video Breakfast with the Family at 7 different locations. |
| 4/7/2020 |
7:45 AM |
0.05 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
4/6 Temps in the mid sixties, sunny with broken cloud cover, and strong gusty winds from the SE. In the afternoon overcast with good winds from the South. Overnight a light rain in the early AM hours. This morning temps in the mid-fifties, clearing skies with filtered sun, and light winds from the South. |
| 4/8/2020 |
8:00 AM |
0.01 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
4/7 A warm spring day with temps in the mid-sixties, broken clouds, and strong gusty winds from the South. A pleasant day to be outside. Around 8:00 pm heard thunder clouds with lighting but no hard rain. This AM temps in the mid-fifties with light south winds. The air feels misty. River at Des Plaines is at 10.7ft trending down. Blue birds have joined the Robins in our backyard. |
| 4/9/2020 |
7:15 AM |
0.34 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
4/8 Very dark skies in the late afternoon with strong with brief heavy rainfall followed by light rain through the dinner hours. This AM a crisp sunny morning with temps in the low forties accompanied by strong gusty West winds. River at Des Plaines holding at 10.4ft. |
| 4/10/2020 |
7:00 AM |
T |
M |
M |
M |
M |
4/9 Fast-changing weather with morning and afternoon temps in the high forties, very windy with gusts in the 30/40 mph range, and then brief snow/graupel storms drifting through the area in mid-afternoon followed by significant temperature drop into the mid-thirties. This AM Temps in the low-thirties, with clears skies, and good winds from the NW. No accumulation of graupel on the ground. |
| 4/11/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
4/10 High temps in low fifties, mostly cloudy, with good gusty winds from the West. This AM temps in the mid-forties, overcast with light winds from the South. The River at Des Plaines 9.7ft bank full slopping down. |
| 4/12/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.18 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
4/11 Afternoon warm up with temps in the low sixties on strong gusty South winds, with a few clouds. A light rain drifted through in the late evening. This AM temps in the low fifties, overcast, with light winds from the South. Happy Easter Stay safe. Virtual Famly Breakfast connecting 6 US locations and 1 foreign country to connect. |
| 4/13/2020 |
7:15 AM |
0.15 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
4/12 Given the lockin a pleasant Easter with a Virtual Family Breakfast with 5 US States and 1 Foreign country on the call. Temps were in the low sixties, with some wind from the South and overcast skies. Early AM light rain with temps dropping during the AM hours to mid-thirties, with very strong gusty winds from the NW, and overcast skies. Slight uptick to the River at Des Plaines to 9.7ft. |
| 4/14/2020 |
7:15 AM |
T |
M |
M |
M |
M |
4/13 Seasonally cold with high temps in the mid-forties, with broken cloud cover, and very strong gusty winds from the West. This AM frosty with temps in low thirties, with a few clouds, and good winds from SW. River at Des Plaines holding at 9.8ft. |
| 4/15/2020 |
7:10 AM |
0.11 |
1.1 |
M |
1.0 |
M |
OBS at 7:10 with late entry of data. 4/14 Light graupel at midday with no accumulation. Temps in the low forties, very strong gusty West winds, with broken clouds in the evening. This A< light snowfall at the time of observation, with temps in mid-twenties, and light winds from the North. The earl AM snowfall has no accumulation on streets and sidewalks but does accumulate on grass and wooden decks.
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| 4/16/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.01 |
0.1 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
4/15 Light snowfall after yesterday obs. All snowfall melted by afternoon with high temps reaching low forties, with strong gusty winds and broken cloud cover. This AM clear skies, with temps in the high twenties, and some wind from the West. No accumulation of snow remaining this AM.
remaining |
| 4/17/2020 |
7:20 AM |
0.18 |
1.8 |
M |
2.0 |
M |
$/16 Seasonally cold with high temps in upper forties, with strong gusty winds from SW, and overcast skies. This AM heavy wet snow falling at OBS time. Temps in low thirties, with some wind from NE. Snow accumulating on the Grassy areas but not pavements. Snow measurements from snowboard. |
| 4/18/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.06 |
T |
M |
0.0 |
M |
4/17 Gauge caught light snowfall after obs yesterday. Snow did accumulate on the ground but melted with temps rising during the day to a high of low forties by the dinner hour. This AM frost on rooftops with temps in the mid-thirties, some wind from the Sw with mostly clear skies. Birds are enjoying the warmth of today's Sun. |
| 4/19/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
4/19 Stong gusty SW winds during the day with high temps reaching the high fifties and mostly clear sunny skies. A really nice day in the afternoon for walks. This AM temps in the mid-forties, sunny clear skies, and strong winds from the West. |
| 4/20/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
4/19 Warmer with high temps in the low sixties, mostly clear skies and strong gusty winds from the NW changing to good winds off the Lake in the evening. This Am temps in the upper thirties, clear skies, and calm winds. Another nice Virtual Sunday Brunch with the whole family in 3 states and 1 foreign country. |
| 4/21/2020 |
7:30 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
4/20 A nice late April day with high temps in the mid-sixties, mostly clear skies, with strong gusty winds from the West. This AM crispy with temps in mid-thirties, sunny with clear skies, and strong gusty winds from the NW. Oak trees now have buds the size of blue berries. |
| 4/22/2020 |
7:00 AM |
T |
M |
M |
M |
M |
A few drops of rain on gauge and deck with no measurement amount in the cylinder. This AM temps in the low forties, sky with dark rain clouds, and very light winds from SE.
Yesterday seasonally cooler with high temps in the mid-fifties, clear sunny skies, and strong gusty winds from the NW. River at Des Plaines holding at 8.9ft. |
| 4/23/2020 |
7:30 AM |
0.10 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
4/22 Light rain in the late afternoon, with high temps of low sixties, and light winds from the South. This AM temp in the high forties, light cloud cover, and very light winds from the East. |
| 4/24/2020 |
7:30 AM |
0.01 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
4/23 A few drops of rain on an overcast day with high temps reaching mid-fifties and some wind from the N & NE.
This AM temps in the low forties, heavy overcast with good winds from the North. Day 42 of shut-in. |
| 4/25/2020 |
7:25 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
4/24 Seasonally cooler with temps in the low forties, with heavy overcast, and some wind from the NE. This AM temps in the mid-forties, overcast, with some wind from the North. Oak trees are budding out with bud's now the size of very small blueberries. |
| 4/26/2020 |
6:35 AM |
0.18 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
4/25 A downer spring day, seasonally cold, a light rain most of the day, with temps reaching high forties, overcast skies, and strong winds from North. This AM temps in the low forties, overcast, with some wind from the North. |
| 4/27/2020 |
7:30 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
4/26 A nice day for spring yard cleanup with high temps in the mid-sixties, clear skies, and some wind from the NE. This AM filtered Sun, with mid-forties, and light winds from the South. |
| 4/28/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.08 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
$/27 Overcast with temps in the high sixties, strong gusty winds from the South, overcast with few drops of rain in the afternoon, and light rain after the dinner hours. This AM temps in the low fifties, heavy fog at 6:00am clearning by 7:00am with calm winds. |
| 4/29/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.70 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
4/28 A nice spring day for yard work with high temps in middle seventies by the afternoon; calm to light south winds in the morning changing to gusty strong southern winds in the afternoon with overcast skies. Thunderstorms at the dinner hour with light rain in the early morning hours. This AM few drops of rain falling when gauge emptied with some wind from the West, and temps in the mid fifties. |
| 4/30/2020 |
7:13 AM |
1.86 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
4/29 Rained off and on most of the day with strong gusty winds from the North. High temps reached the mid-fifties with temps dropping overnight to a low of mid-forties. A few drops of rain falling at OBS time. River at Des Plaines now at 15.3ft minor flood stage expected to crest in 24hr at 16.9 ft. A two-day rain total of 2.56 inches. |
| 5/1/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.02 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
A 4 day rain event total of 2.66 inches. This AM sunny with clear skies, temps in mid-forties, and calm winds. Yesterday overcast, very breezy/gusty North winds,and temps rising to the mid-fifties in the afternoon as the skies cleared. River at Des Plaines will crest today at 169ft minor flood stage. |
| 5/2/2020 |
7:00 AM |
T |
M |
M |
M |
M |
5/1 A few drops on the windshield and in gauge in the late afternoon. Temps reached high sixties when winds switched from the East to the SW in the late afternoon. A nice afternoon for yard cleanup. This am temps in the low sixties, filtered cloud cover, with some wind from the South. River at Des Plaines crested at 17ft one foot below moderate flood stage. |
| 5/3/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
5/3 A seasonally nice early May with high temps reaching the mid-seventies, strong gusty West winds, and broken cloud cover. This AM temps in the mid-fifties, mostly clear skies and some NW winds. River at Des Plaines trending down at 16.7 forecasted to be below 13.5ft by Wednesday evening. |
| 5/4/2020 |
8:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
5/3 A nice Sunday sunny with broken clouds and high temps in the mid-seventies until the dinner hours when winds switched from NW to NE bring cooler air off the Lake. This AM temps in low forties, very strong winds from the NE with overcast skies. River at Des Plaines slowly trending down now at 15.9ft below flood stage in 24 hours. |
| 5/5/2020 |
6:45 AM |
0.03 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
5/4 Seasonally cold with high temps in high forties, overcast with strong winds from NE off the Lake. This AM few sprinkles falling at OBS time. Temps in the middle forties, heavy overcast, and good North winds. |
| 5/6/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.05 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
5/5 A seasonally clammy day with drops of rain off and on into the mid-afternoon with high temps reaching the high forties by the dinner hour. During the variable winds were off the Lake switching in late afternoon to the NE with overcast skies. This AM temps in low forties, sunny with mostly clear skies, and some winds from the NW. River at Des Plaines at 15.4ft minor flood stage 15.0 trending down. |
| 5/7/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
5/6 High temps in the mid-sixties, few clouds, and some wind from the NE and East latter in the day. A good day for yard work. This AM temps in the low fifties, good winds from the West, with clear sunny skies. River at Des Plaines 14.3 below 15ft flood stage, forecasted to be within its banks in 7 days. |
| 5/8/2020 |
5:30 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
5/7 A nice day for work on the yard and walk in the neighborhood. Temps ranged in the fifties and mid-sixties, with strong gusty winds off the lake, and some cloud cover. This AM temps in the low forties, cloudy, with breezy/gusty winds from the North. |
| 5/9/2020 |
7:30 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
5/8 A brisk Spring day with high temps in the mid-forties, cloudy and Breezy with strong gusty winds from the NE off the Lake. Overnight freezing temps low thirties, wind now from the SW with clear skies and a strong Spring Sun. |
| 5/10/2020 |
6:40 AM |
T |
M |
M |
M |
M |
A few drops falling on deck at OBS time, gauge empty. Yesterday seasonally cold with morning temps in low thirties, and reaching high fifties by the dinner hour. This AM temps in the low fifties, overcast, with good gusty winds from the West. Happy mothers day to my wife and all my daughters and daughter in laws. |
| 5/11/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.23 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
5/10 A poopy Mother's day outside with seasonally cold falling temps during the day with low temps in mid-thirties by the dinner hour. In addition off and on rain in the morning and then again in the afternoon with strong gusty winds from the North. This AM temp in the low forties, overcast, with good winds from the NW. |
| 5/12/2020 |
6:45 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
5/11 Overcast in the morning with clearing skies in the afternoon when light winds changed to the West; but temps still seasonally cold highs in low fifties. This AM temps in the low forties, sunny clear skies, and light winds from the West. River at Des Plaines at 10.3; within its banks at 10.0ft. |
| 5/13/2020 |
6:30 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
5/13 Seasonally cool with high temps in the mid-afternoon reaching the mid-sixties, with mostly clear skies and some wind from the NE. This AM temps in the mid-forties, a few clouds, and slight winds from the SE. River at Des Plaines within its banks at 9.8ft. |
| 5/14/2020 |
7:15 AM |
0.85 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
5/13 No rain yesterday with temps in the high sixties, some clouds, with strong/gusty winds from the South. This AM light rain at the time of OBS (7:15). Major thunderstorms from approximately 6:15 to 7:00 am. Also a light rain for a short period in the first hours of today. |
| 5/15/2020 |
7:00 AM |
3.86 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
Not raining at obs time. 5/14 Rainfall in the AM morning hours with .80 in the gauge. In the afternoon warming temps reaching mid-seventies with light winds from the South. Starting around 11 PM very heavy thunderstorms and heavy rain with waves of rain during most of the AM hours. The ground is very soggy with a little water-holding in the backyard. River at Des Plaines at 14.6ft forecasted to rise to 17ft in next 24 hours. |
| 5/16/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.03 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
5/15 Light rain in the morning after 7:00 obs. Broken cloud cover with the high seventies, and light winds from NW. River at Des Plaines 15.3 due to crest Sunday at 16.0 minor flood stage. |
| 5/17/2020 |
7:30 AM |
1.01 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
5/16 A nice spring day with high temps in the middle sixties, broken clouds, with good NE winds. In the latter half of the day, skies became overcast with rain starting late evening and continuing through all the morning hours. Raining at the time of OBS. River at Des Plaines at 16ft forecasted to crest a 17.6ft minor flood stage. |
| 5/18/2020 |
6:00 AM |
2.28 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
5/17 Light rains on & off during the day with one heavy thunderstorm around dinner hour; light rains continued into early AM hours. Not raining at time of OBS. This AM temps in the high fifties, heavy fog/mist, with very slight winds from the North. Last 2 days of rain 3.29 & last 5 days 8.03 inches. The ground is saturated, the water table is very high with sump pump cycling every 15 seconds. River at Des Plaines at major flood stage of 19.2 & at Algonquine 20.0 ft. |
| 5/19/2020 |
7:30 AM |
0.16 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
5/18 Very wet conditions with fog/mist in morning hours clearing in the afternoon with overcast skies, temps in mid-sixties, and good winds from the North. This AM light rain at OBS time with temps in the low fifties, and good winds from the NE; not a pleasant spring day. River at major flood stage of 19.8ft one foot below record at Des Plaines gauge & 20.3ft at Algonquin gauge. |
| 5/20/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.09 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
5/19 Light rain after OBS and then a few drops off and on till the dinner hour. Temps in the high fifties, overcast, and some wind off the Lake. This AM temps in the mid-fifties, partly sunny, with light winds off the lake. River at crested yesterday at Des Plaines and is now below major flood stage at 18.9ft. Where I-290 crosses the River by Sibley avenue river level was 18 inches below the support beams. |
| 5/21/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
5/20 Finally a no-rain day with high temps in the mid-sixties, overcast, with strong/gusty winds off the lake. This AM temps in the high forties, overcast with some wind from the East. River at Des Plaines at 17.9ft trending down forecasted to be below 15.0ft by Sunday. |
| 5/22/2020 |
6:15 AM |
0.03 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
5/21 Some welcome Sun with broken clouds, temps in the low seventies, and light wind off the Lake. Outdoor spring work with grass, painting of yard shed, and fencing. This AM temps in the high fifties, with overcast and misty, and light winds from the NE. River at Des Plaines 17.2ft & Algonquin 17.7ft moderate flood stage. Farmers creek must be adding lots of water to the system. |
| 5/23/2020 |
7:30 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
5/22 Slight fog/haze with overcast skies in AM then clearing in the afternoon with temps rising to low seventies, on light winds off the lake. This AM temps in the middle fifties, clearing skies with some sun and light winds from NE. The concern is river at Des Plaines at 16.4ft with Algonquin at 17.3ft both minor flood stages. |
| 5/24/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.79 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
5/23 Broken cloud cover most of the day with some rain around 3:00 pm and heavy rain around 8:00 pm. Temps reached the high eighties, with strong winds from the South East. This AM temps in the mid-sixties, sunny with a few clouds, and mostly calm SW winds. River at Des Plaines 17.2ft & Algonquin 17.4ft at minor flood stage up about 10inches with yesterdays rains. |
| 5/25/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.08 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
Light rain between 5:00 am and 7:00 am; not raining at OBS. Yesterday high temps reach low nineties, broken sunshine through mostly cloudy skies, and light winds from the West. This AM temps in high sixties, cloudy, with light winds from the South. River still at minor flood stage: Des Plaines 16.4ft & Algonquin 16.9ft; trending down. |
| 5/26/2020 |
6:30 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
5/25 A hot late spring day with temps reaching high eighties, cloudy with some sun, and good SW winds. This AM temps in the middle sixties, sunny with mostly clear skies, and light winds from SE. River at Des Plaines at 15.3 minor flood stage, Algonquin higher at 16.1. |
| 5/27/2020 |
7:45 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
5/26 Cloudy no rain; but hot with highs in the low nineties and light winds from the South. This AM temps in the middle seventies, cloudy with light winds remaining from the South. River at Des Plaines at 13.8 ft below flood stage; but Algonquin is at 14.8ft still at minor flood stage of set at 13ft. |
| 5/28/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.03 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
5/27 Late afternoon few drops of rain with high temps reaching the mid-eighties, broken clouds most of the day with light SE winds. This AM temps in the low seventies, overcast with light wind from the South. River at Des Plaines at 12.7ft and Algonquin at 13.7ft minor flood stage is 13ft. |
| 5/29/2020 |
8:15 AM |
0.10 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
5/28 Mostly cloudy warm day with off on light rain high temps reaching low eighties with variable winds switching from SW to NE during the day. This AM Temps in low sixties, broken cloud cover with some wind from the West. River at Algonquin at 13.9ft below flood stage of 13ft. |
| 5/30/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
5/29 A nice late spring day cooler with highs in the middle seventies, broken cloud cover with cooler winds from the NW. This AM temps in the high fifties, sunny with light NW winds. River at Des Plaines and Algonquin below action stage trending down. |
| 5/31/2020 |
5:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
5/30 Broken cloud cover with cooler temps reaching middle seventies with variable winds from NW. This AM temps in the low fifties, clear skies, with strong NE winds. |
| 6/1/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
5/31 A pleasant day to work in the yard with cooler temps reaching the high sixties, light winds off the lake, and few clouds. This AM temps in the high fifties, cloudy with light winds from the South. River at Des Plaines with it's banks at 10.1. Rainfall for May at this location 9.64 with only 12 days without rain ana one day with a flooding rain of 3.86 inches (close to 2 inches in one hour). |
| 6/2/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.01 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
6/1 A few drops of rain around midday. A cool early June day with highs reaching the upper sixties and lows in the mid-fifties early in the day. During the day the light winds changed from off the Lake to the South. This AM temps in the upper fifties, with light winds from the South and clear sunny skies. |
| 6/3/2020 |
7:15 AM |
0.07 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
At obs P(7:15) spitting light rain. Yesterday very hot and sunny with high temps in the mid nineties and strong gusty winds from the SW. This AM temps in the low seventies, heavy overcast and strong winds from the West. |
| 6/4/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.15 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
6/3 Remainder of morning light rain after 7:15 OBS. Cloudy with seasonal temps highs reaching the mid-eighties on light winds from SW. This AM temps in the low seventies, thin overcast with light winds from the West. The river at Des Plaines within its banks at p9.3ft. . |
| 6/5/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.08 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
6/4 Unexpected rain after lunch hour with hot muggy conditions temps reaching the high eighties with some wind off the Lake. This AM temps in the low seventies, with a light overcast and muggy high humidity. River at Des Plaines still trending down now at 9.1ft. |
| 6/6/2020 |
7:45 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
6/5 A nice day for yard work with high temps in the high eighties, in the am good winds from the W and SW changing in the afternoon milder N and NE winds. This AM temps in the low seventies, clear skies in PR with good winds from the North. |
| 6/7/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
6/6 A great June day cooler with high reaching the mid-seventies, mostly clear skies, and some strong NE Northland winds. This AM temps in the low sixties, heavy cloud cover, with good East winds off the Lake. Lots of front yard work done. |
| 6/8/2020 |
7:45 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
6/7 A really nice day with high temps in the mid-seventies, mostly clear skies, and some East winds off the Lake. This AM temps in mid-sixties, clear skies, and light winds from the SE. River at Des Plaines holding at 8.7ft. |
| 6/9/2020 |
6:30 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
6/8 Clear sunny skies in AM with clouds moving in during the afternoon. High temps reached the low nineties, with good winds from the SE in AM turning to light winds from SE in the afternoon. This AM temps in the middle seventies, cloudy with light SE winds. |
| 6/10/2020 |
5:45 AM |
0.60 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
Not raining at time of OBS. Two separate periods of precip: First one yesterday afternoon with rolling periods of brief (5min) showers from approx 3 PM to 6 PM. The second period this AM with heavy rain at times in a 1 1/2 hour period. Temps this AM low seventies, broken clouds, with a light wind from the West, and very high humidity. |
| 6/11/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.19 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
6/10 Brief downpours of rain during the morning hours. Hot and humid with very strong and gusty SW winds all day with highs in the mid-eighties. A fast cooling off during the afternoon with winds changing to the West. This AM clear skies, sunny, with temps in the low sixties, and good winds from the West. A microburst hit a neighbor losing a major tree branch and light pole. |
| 6/12/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
6/11 A nice day to work on the lawn with mostly clear skies high temps in the low eighties, and strong gusty winds from the West. This AM sunny with clear skies, cooler with temps in the middle sixties, and calm winds. |
| 6/13/2020 |
7:00 AM |
T |
M |
M |
M |
M |
6/12 A few drops of rain around 7:00 pm. A cooler day with temps dropping from the days high in the mid-seventies to a late evening low of mid-fifties. This AM temps in mid fifties, mostly clear skies, with a strong wind from the NE. |
| 6/14/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
6/13 Seasonally cool with high temps in the mid seventies, with good winds from the NE and mostly clear skies with some clouds in the afternoon. Today flag day we have temps in the middle fifties, with strong winds from the NE and mostly clear skies. Another good day to work on the yard and flower garden. |
| 6/15/2020 |
6:30 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
6/14 A cool sunny day with high temps in the upper sixties and strong gusty NE winds off the Lake. This AM temps in the middle fifties, clear skies, and calm winds. |
| 6/16/2020 |
6:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
6/15 A nice mid-June day cool sunny highs in the mid seventies, good winds from the NE, and clear skies. This AM temps in the mid fifties, sunny with clear skies, and calm winds. |
| 6/17/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
6/16 Another great June day with good winds off the Lake, clear skies, and high temps reaching the middle eighties. This AM clear skies, warmer with high temps in the high sixties and calm winds. Celebration with the return of professional football in England with Premier League playing the first game at 12:00 pm Chicago time on NBCSHD. |
| 6/18/2020 |
6:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Seven days without rain; 10 days without cutting of grass. 6/17 A pleasant day with clear skies, high temps in mid-eighties, and good winds from the East. This AM Calm winds clear skies, and high temps in the mid-sixties. |
| 6/19/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
6/18 Sunny and Hot with temps in the high eighties and some wind off the lake. This AM temps in the low seventies, calm winds, and clear sunny skies. Eight days without rain, leaving the grass to grow. |
| 6/20/2020 |
6:30 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
6/19 Hot and dry with high temps reaching the mid-nineties, clear skies, and strong gusty winds from SW. This AM temps in the mid-seventies, mostly calm winds with broken cloud cover. Grass is beginning to brown out. |
| 6/21/2020 |
5:45 AM |
0.47 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
6/20 Hot and humid with hot temps reaching the low nineties, with strong gusty winds from the SW and cloudy skies. A trace of rain around the noon hours and then a thunderstorm around 9:00 pm. |
| 6/22/2020 |
6:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
6/20 Cloudy with high temps in middle eighties with variable winds changing from North to South to East during the day. This AM temps in the middle sixties, calm winds, and cloudy skies. The ground is still dry more rain would benefit the grass. |
| 6/23/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.88 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
6/23 A soaking rain started around the dinner hour accompanied by lots of thunder and a welcome cooling temp change from a humid mid-eighties. This AM temps in the middle sixties, heavy overcast with some wind from the NW. The river at Algonquin rose 15 inches to 9.4ft. still within its banks. |
| 6/24/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.01 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
6/22 A nice cool late June day with a brief shower after the dinner hours with most of the rainfall South and east of this location. This AM temps in the middle sixties, overcast with some wind from the NW. |
| 6/25/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.05 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
6/24 A seasonal cool day with highs in the low eighties and lows in the middle sixties with lots of cloudy skies, and strong winds from the West and North. This AM temps in middle sixties, mostly clear skies, with some wind from the West. |
| 6/26/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
6/25 A nice day and evening with mostly clear skies and temps in the mid-eighties and low humidity. This AM temps in the low seventies, overcast with light south winds. |
| 6/27/2020 |
7:00 AM |
1.45 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
6/26 Heavy Thunderstorm in two major waves one in the AM hours before noon and the second in the evening hours. The evening storm was more intense and heaver for a short period. This AM overcast with temps in low seventies and a light wind from the SW. The river crested at 10.83ft a rise of 2ft now at 10.4ft. |
| 7/12/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.01 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
Muggy AM with broken cloud cover and high dewpoint. Temps now in the middle seventies with some wind from the North. |
| 7/13/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
7/12 A cool pleasant day broken cloud cover with high temps in the high seventies, and strong winds from the Noth. This AM clear skies, temps in the high sixties, and slight winds from the NW. |
| 7/14/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
7/13 A nice day with high reaching the mid-eighties, sunny with some wind off the lake. This AM temps in the high sixties, some clouds, and a very slight wind from the South. |
| 7/15/2020 |
8:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
7/14 Warmer in the afternoon with temps reaching the mid-eighties, sunny with some wind changing from North to SE. This am temps in the high sixties, a thin cloud cover, and a very light wind from the South. |
| 7/16/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.55 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
7/14 Light Rain in early and late evening hours combined with the change of winds from South to North resulting in cooling temps. This AM temps in the low seventies, good winds from North, and overcast skies. River at desplaines up 12 inches to 11.1ft. |
| 7/17/2020 |
8:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
7/16 A pleasant warm day with high temps in the mid-eighties, without high humidity, and variable winds shifting from North to South during the day. This AM temp in the middle seventies, clear skies with some SW winds. |
| 7/18/2020 |
7:30 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
7/17 A nice day hot with high temps reaching the low 90's for very short time driven by some South winds. This AM temp in the high seventies, some South winds, and mostly clear skies. It's going to be a very hot day. |
| 7/19/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.20 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
Not raining at OBS time 7:00 AM. A short light summer rainfall between 6:15 and 6:45 accompanied by thunder. Yesterday hot (low nineties) with high humidity. |
| 7/20/2020 |
6:30 AM |
0.19 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
7/19 A gloomy day in the AM with overcast skies and waves of light thunderstorm sweeping across this site from strong gusty SW winds in the AM hours. In the afternoon clouds slowly dissipated with West winds and sunny skies. A nice evening for after dinner walk. |
| 7/21/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
7/20 Cooler with high temps in the mid-eighties with variable light winds from West and North West along with mostly cloudy skies. This Am temps in the mid-seventies, overcast, with light winds off the Lake. |
| 7/22/2020 |
6:15 AM |
0.04 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
7/21 A dismal type day with temps in the middle eighties, cloudy with light rain in mid-afternoon accompanied by light winds from the West & North West. This AM overcast, temps in the mid seventies, with light winds off the Lake. |
| 7/23/2020 |
7:45 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Really nice morning with a few clouds, some wind from the NW, and temps in the mid-sixties. Yesterday was also nice with warm temps in the mid-eighties, |
| 7/24/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
7/24 A really nice July day with high temps reaching the mid-eighties, some clouds, with light winds shifting during the day from NW to NE. This AM temps in the high sixties, clear skies, and light winds from the NW. |
| 7/25/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
7/24 Another perfect late July day with seasonal temps highs reaching the mid-eighties, sunny, with light winds off the Lake. This AM temps heating up now in low seventies, high humidity, calm winds, and clear sunny skies. |
| 7/26/2020 |
6:15 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
7/25 Hot with high temps in lower nineties, high humidity, some clouds, and light winds from the South.
This AM temps in the middle seventies, light SW winds, and mostly clear skies. The grass is showing signs of stree we need some rain. |
| 7/27/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.13 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
7/26 Very, Very hot muggy Sunday with high temps in the middle nineties driven by good gusty SW winds. This AM Temps in the middle seventies, muggy with high humidity, light winds from SW, and overcast skies. |
| 7/28/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
7/26 Not as hot but still humid with high temps in the High eighties, cooling by nightfall with good winds from the NW. Turned the A/c off and opened the windows. This AM temps in the low seventies with light winds from the West and clear skies. |
| 7/29/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
7/28 Mostly sunny with temps in the high eighties, good gusty winds from the SW. A nice late July day. This AM temps in the mid-seventies, light SW winds with broken cloud cover. We need rain grass is going dormant. |
| 7/30/2020 |
7:00 AM |
1.49 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
7/29 Light rain in late afternoon then a very heavy rain after the dinner hour with another light rain in AM hours just prior to Sunup. This AM temps in the middle seventies, overcast, with a light wind off the lake. River at Algonquin rose 2.1ft to 10.4ft with this rain. |
| 7/31/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
7/30 Cooler with temps in the low eighties, strong winds from the North with overcast skies. This AM temps in the high sixties, filtered sun with high thin cloud covers, and some wind from the North. River at Algonquin down to 8.3ft within its banks. |
| 8/1/2020 |
8:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
7/31 A perfect end of July day with cooler less humid temps; highs reaching the low eighties, broken clouds, and nice good wind from the NE off the lake. This AM temps in the mid-seventies, thin cloud cover, with a light wind from the North. |
| 8/2/2020 |
6:00 AM |
0.03 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
8/1 A thin overcast most of the day with a low eighties, cooler in the evening with light winds from the North. This AM temps in high sixties, some clouds, and light winds from the West. |
| 8/3/2020 |
6:30 AM |
0.36 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
8/2 A few cloud bursts of rain in late afternoon early evening with one rain period very intensive. A mostly cloudy day with a high temp of mid-eighties with strong gusty winds from the west. |
| 8/4/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.01 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
8/3 Seasonally cooler with high temps mostly in the high sixties, overcast, with good North winds. A little spitting rain around dinner time. This AM temps in the high fifties, a few drifting clouds, with good winds from the North. |
| 8/5/2020 |
7:20 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
8/4 Seasonally cool with temps in the mid-seventies, partly cloudy with strong North winds. This AM northland climate with temps in low sixties, clear sunny skies, and light winds from the SW. A cool sleeping night with low humidity. |
| 8/6/2020 |
8:15 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
9/5 A seasonally cool day with high temps in high seventies and lows in the low sixties, cloudy, with light West winds. This AM temps in low seventies, a few high clouds, and very light NW winds. From previous rains, grass is greening up nicely. |
| 8/7/2020 |
7:30 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
8/6 Cloudy but a really nice day. Temps in low eighties, partly cloudy with light cool NE winds. This Am temps mid-sixties, clear skies, and light wind from SW. |
| 8/8/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
8/7 Another comfortable early August Day with high temps in mid-eighties, sunny with a few clouds, and light winds off the Lake. This am temps in high sixties, mostly clear skies, and a light South wind. from il-ck192 |
| 8/9/2020 |
6:30 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
8/8 Another nice warmer day with the high eighties, some winds from the South, and broken cloud cover with Sun. This AM temps in the mid-seventies, light winds from the SW, and mostly clear skies. Muggy last night turned A/C on. |
| 8/10/2020 |
7:30 AM |
0.32 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
8/9 Hot and muggy with short heavy showers around 8:00 PM; thunder North of this site. Temps in the high eighties, with heavy dark clouds most of the day drifting on good winds from the South. This AM mostly clear, still muggy with temps in the middle seventies, and light winds from the SW. River at Algonquin rose 8 inches. |
| 8/11/2020 |
6:15 AM |
0.20 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
8/10 Hot muggy day with high temps in the low nineties. In ln late afternoon a major line of straight-line winds and rain blew through. An emergency tornado alert was sounded for our area around 4:15. No loss of power at this location; some dead Oak tree branches down in the front yard. This AM temps in mid sixties, mostly clear skies, with light winds from the West. |
| 8/12/2020 |
6:30 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
8/11 Seasonal temp with highs in mid-eighties, light winds from the North, and mostly clear skies. A really nice August day. This AM temp in mid-sixties, calm winds, and clear skies. No damage from the storm that came through on the 9th. |
| 8/13/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
8/12 A seasonally pleasant Mid August day with High temps in the mid-eighties, mostly clear skies, and calm to light winds from all directions. This AM temps in low seventies, some high cloud cover, with light winds from the North. With previous rains, the grass is green but still on the dry side. No damage at this site from the major storm two days ago. |
| 8/14/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
9/12 Another nice Aug day warmer but Winds off the lake made it comfortable to work outside with high temps reaching mid-eighties. This Am temps in the high sixties, clear skies, and light winds from the North. |
| 8/15/2020 |
6:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
8/14 Warmer with temps in the high eighties, clear skies, light winds off the Lake, and a very hot afternoon Sin. Back yard grass turning brown in spots, sprinkled for the first time this year. This AM temps in low seventies, thin overcast, with mostly calm winds from the NW. |
| 8/16/2020 |
6:00 AM |
0.07 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
8/15 Intermetent supper time spitting of rain for a brief period on a front from the Northwest. Hight temps in the low nineties, broken clouds cover, and variable winds from the South and then West. This AM temps in the mid sixties, mostly clear skies, with some wind from the NW. |
| 8/17/2020 |
5:30 AM |
0.01 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
8/16 Another perfect mid-August day; Warm but not real hot, sunny with broken clouds, and good cooling winds from the North. A perfect day to spend a few hours reading a book outside under a shade tree in the Forest. This AM heavy dark clouds with some wind from the West and temps in the low seventies. |
| 8/18/2020 |
6:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
8/17 Another perfect Aug day with seasonal temps; highs in mid-eighties, cloudy, with light cooling winds off the Lake. This AM temp in low seventies, a few high white broken clouds, and some wind from the NE. |
| 8/19/2020 |
6:30 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
8/18 Cooler with high temps in upper seventies, broken clouds, some gusty good winds from the NE. This AM Northland climate with clear skies, temps in the mid sixties, and calm winds. |
| 8/20/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
8/19 A great Aug day with high temps in the mid-eighties, mostly clear skies with light North winds. This AM temps in the mid-sixties, light winds from the SW, and clear skies over PR. We need some rain. |
| 8/21/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
8/20 Another perfect mid-august day with high temps in mid-eighties, mostly clear skies, and light winds from the South. This AM temps in the mid-sixties, calm winds, and clear blue skies at this location; a few high clouds to the North. The grass is drying out and going dormant in areas exposure to the sun. We need rain badly. |
| 8/22/2020 |
7:15 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
8/21 Warmer a nice day with mostly clear skies with high temps reaching the high eighties on light winds from the SW. This AM temps in the low seventies, broken clouds, with very light winds from the West. |
| 8/23/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
8/22 Warmer with highs in the upper eighties, few clouds, with some wind from the SW. This AM temp in the low seventies, mostly clear skies, and light winds from the South. No rain grass in unprotected area browning. Flowers need daily watering. |
| 8/24/2020 |
6:30 AM |
0.20 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
8/23 Much need rain at dinner time accompanied by a fast cooling down. During the day hot with high temps reaching the low nineties, with strong gusty winds from the SW, and broken cloud cover. This AM temps in the mid seventies, mostly clear skies and a slight wind from the SW. |
| 9/8/2020 |
8:00 AM |
1.06 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
Not raining at time observation, the rain started around 12:00am and continued as light rain most of the am hours into the observation time. River at Des Plaines now at 9:45 ft and rising. |
| 9/9/2020 |
8:00 AM |
0.76 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
Light rain off & on during the day after observation and then heavy storms in today's overnight AM hours. Cooler temps yesterday afternoon and this AM. River at Des Plaines at 10.43ft rising 2.5ft last 48 hours. |
| 9/10/2020 |
8:00 AM |
0.01 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
Leftover from yesterday's early AM rains. This AM temps in the mid-fifties, overcast with some wind from the North. Last two days a colder overcast fall like climate. |
| 9/11/2020 |
8:15 AM |
0.32 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
Not raining at the time of observation, over night rain. Cloudy and cool with temps in the low sixties, some winds from the NE. |
| 9/12/2020 |
8:30 AM |
0.05 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
Light rain during very early AM hours. Temps in the low sixties, heavy overcast, with light winds from the South. River at Des Plaines 9.75ft trending down. |
| 9/13/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.26 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
Mostly clear skies with the first Sunshine in many days. Temps in the low sixties with a slight wind from the West. River at Des Plaines trending down slowly at 9.8ft.
Need some goats to trim the backyard grass. |
| 9/14/2020 |
7:30 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
This AM heavy Dew, calm winds, a thin cloud cover, with temps in the high fifties. |
| 9/15/2020 |
8:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Seasonal mid-fall temps with this AM temps in the low sixties, light south winds, and haze from Western forest fires. River at Des Plaines at 8.9ft trending down. |
| 9/16/2020 |
7:30 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Seasonall temps with AM temps in the mid-sixties, hazy overcast, with some wind from the SW. River at Des Plaines at 8.7ft and slowly trending down. |
| 9/17/2020 |
8:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Cooler Fall temps with AM in the middle sixties, a few clouds, and strong winds from the NE. |
| 9/18/2020 |
8:30 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
No rain for 6 days shrups and flowers need water; but grass is still green with some musrooms growing. This AM cooler temps now high fifties, mostly clear skies, with strong gusty winds from NE. River at Des Plaines at 8.3ft trending down. |
| 9/19/2020 |
9:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Late report from manual records because of computer issues. Cooler temps arriving on North winds and clear skies with lows in the mid-fifties. A nice day for the longest walk I have taken in a month. |
| 9/20/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Yesterday was a cold late September day with lows in the mid-forties. The heat is not turned on in the house. This AM temp in high forties, calm winds, and clear skies. Still, a high thin smoke stream filter observed. The grass is still green, but shrubs and plants need water. |
| 9/21/2020 |
8:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Seasonal late September cool day but sunny mostly clear skies with light East winds off the lake. A nice day to spend on the patio with a few family members and close friends all masked just talking. This AM temps in the mid fifties, light winds from the South, and mostly clear skies. |
| 9/22/2020 |
8:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Yesterday sunny with a slightly filtered sky from possible smoke of western wildfires. Warmer with high temps in the mid seventies and slight winds from the South. This AM temps in the high fifties, Broken high white clouds with a slight wind from the SW. Grass is green and needs a weekly cutting. |
| 9/23/2020 |
8:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
No rain for 13 days shrubs needs water. Yesterday mostly clear skies with a slight haze due to western fires smoke. Temps in the uppper seventies with light winds from the SW. A nice day for walking around town. This AM temps in the mid fifties, clears but hazy skies with light winds from the SW. |
| 9/24/2020 |
6:30 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Another great fall day with high temps in the upper seventies, and light winds from the SW. This AM temps in the high fifties, mostly clear skies, and light winds from the SW. |
| 9/25/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Another great late September fall day with high temps in the upper seventies, light SW winds, and some cloud cover. This AM temps in the low sixties, clear skies, heavy dew, and light winds from the SW. |
| 9/26/2020 |
7:30 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Yesterday strong gusty South winds with mostly clear skies and high temps in the low eighties. A perfect fall day for walking in the neighborhood. This AM temps in the mid-sixties, South light winds, and a thin cloud cover. |
| 9/27/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Yesterday another nice fall day with highs reaching the low eighties, strong gusty winds from the South, and few clouds. This AM temps in the middle sixties, light winds from the South, and mostly cloudy. Leaves are starting to fall from the big Oaks trees. No acorns this year. |
| 9/28/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.48 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
Spitting rain at the time of observation, with temps in the mid-fifties, overcast, and light winds from the SW. Yesterday seasonal temps with highs in the mid-seventies with strong gusty winds from the NW, and overcast skies. First rainfall in 13 days. River at Des Plaines rising to 8.1ft. |
| 9/29/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.09 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
Yesterday a late fall cloudy, cold with high temps in mid -sixties, light rain in AM, and good gusty winds from the West. This AM temps in the mid forties, clear skies, and some wind from the west. River at Des Plaines at 8.2ft. |
| 9/30/2020 |
7:00 AM |
T |
M |
M |
M |
M |
Yesterday a cool late Sept. fall day with high temps in low sixties, mostly cloudy with strong gusty winds from the SW. This AM temps in the middle fifties, cloudy, and good winds from the West. At obs time a few drops of precipice in the air. |