| Observation Date |
Observation Time |
Precipitation |
Snowfall |
Snowfall SWE |
Snow Depth |
Snow SWE |
Notes |
| 10/1/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.36 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
All of this 0.36" fell between 645-730 PM on Sep. 30th as an isolated, strong-but-weakening thunderstorm moved in from the southwest. A few tinks of pea size hail noted shortly before rain ended. |
| 10/2/2019 |
7:30 AM |
0.65 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
The vast majority of this 0.65" (all but maybe 0.02") fell between 9 AM-6 PM on the 1st, as much of the daytime hours featured steady light rain. The other few hundredths consisted of very light drizzle during the later evening/overnight hours, although a steady light rain was noted at ob-time. |
| 10/3/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.06 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
|
| 10/4/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
|
| 10/5/2019 |
7:30 AM |
0.13 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
This 0.13" consisted of a series of occasional passing showers and/or drizzle. The first round moved through mainly Noon-1 PM on the 4th, followed by occasional light rain/drizzle during the evening and overnight, ending shortly before ob-time this morning. |
| 10/6/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
|
| 10/7/2019 |
6:30 AM |
0.01 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
This 0.01" was from a narrow band of light rain that passed through mainly 1130 AM-Noon on the 6th. |
| 10/8/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
|
| 10/9/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
|
| 10/10/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.24 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
|
| 10/11/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.05 |
T |
M |
0.0 |
M |
|
| 10/12/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
|
| 10/13/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
|
| 10/14/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
|
| 10/15/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
|
| 10/16/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
|
| 10/17/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
|
| 10/18/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
|
| 10/19/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.39 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
|
| 10/20/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
|
| 10/21/2019 |
6:30 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
|
| 10/22/2019 |
7:00 AM |
T |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
This "strong Trace" consisted of occasional sprinkles/brief light rain that fell during the daytime hours of the 21st. |
| 10/23/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.02 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
This 0.02" consisted of a few passing rain showers during the night, mainly between 11PM and 430AM. |
| 10/24/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
|
| 10/25/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
|
| 10/26/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
|
| 10/27/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
|
| 10/28/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
|
| 10/29/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.03 |
0.3 |
M |
T |
M |
The first measurable snow (0.3") of the 2019-20 season fell on the 28th. |
| 10/30/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.10 |
1.0 |
M |
1.0 |
M |
Light snow event ongoing. First 1+" event of the season. |
| 10/31/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.02 |
0.2 |
M |
T |
M |
This 0.2" snowfall was from the tail end of the snow event ongoing at ob-time on the 30th...storm total was 1.2". OCTOBER PRECIPITATION SUMMARY: 2.06" (0.07" above normal per 30-year normal at nearby HSI airport). OCTOBER SNOWFALL SUMMARY: 1.5". SIDE NOTE: Technically, only 1.70" actually fell during October, as the 0.36" reported on the 1st actually occurred Sep. 30th. |
| 11/1/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
|
| 11/2/2019 |
7:00 AM |
T |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
A few periods of brief light rain fell between 8AM-Noon on the 1st. |
| 11/3/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
|
| 11/4/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
|
| 11/5/2019 |
7:00 AM |
T |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
Occasional sprinkles, mainly during the day on the 4th. |
| 11/6/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
|
| 11/7/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
|
| 11/8/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
|
| 11/9/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
|
| 11/10/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
|
| 11/11/2019 |
8:00 AM |
0.05 |
0.8 |
M |
1.0 |
M |
Periods of light snow mainly 2-7 AM. Due to north winds gusting 30-40 MPH the gauge appeared to under-catch, so the 0.05" liquid is from a ground-based core sample. If anything, the 0.8" snowfall might be slightly over-done but is a best-estimate. |
| 11/12/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.5 |
M |
A "weak half-inch" of snow depth remains from yesterday's event, as some settling occurred. |
| 11/13/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
T |
M |
A very "weak trace" of snow cover remains from what fell on the 11th. |
| 11/14/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
Brief light rain was observed within 6 miles north of here on evening of 13th, but cannot confirm that any fell here. |
| 11/15/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
|
| 11/16/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
|
| 11/17/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
|
| 11/18/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
Based on radar data and nearby obs, there easily could have been sprinkles between 4-5AM. However, cannot confirm any fell here so will have to report Zero. |
| 11/19/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
|
| 11/20/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
|
| 11/21/2019 |
6:00 AM |
0.66 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
This 0.66" was (by far) the biggest precip event in 7 weeks, as steady light-to-moderate rain fell mainly 630-1130PM on the 20th. |
| 11/22/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
|
| 11/23/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.02 |
0.1 |
M |
T |
M |
Very light snow fell mainly 4-6PM on the 22nd, resulting in a thin coating of white. |
| 11/24/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
|
| 11/25/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
|
| 11/26/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
|
| 11/27/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.78 |
7.0 |
M |
6.0 |
M |
This 7" snow was actually the biggest single snow event in the 3+ year history of this CoCoRaHS station! Snow began around 8AM on the 26th and peaked in intensity during the afternoon-early evening before dwindling to flurries and ending before midnight. Northerly winds frequently gusted 30-45 MPH (strongest in evening), causing moderate blowing/drifting and making measurement difficult. In particular, the liquid total of 0.78" should be regarded as a "best estimate", as it reflects an average from a few snow cores off the ground (which seemed a bit high) and the "raw" gauge catch of 0.55" (which seemed a bit low due to wind effects). |
| 11/28/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
5.0 |
M |
|
| 11/29/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.06 |
0.5 |
M |
4.0 |
M |
The vast majority of this 0.06" consisted of 0.5" of snow that fell mainly 8AM-1PM on the 28th (Thanksgiving Day). Thereafter, very light drizzle/freezing drizzle occurred through the remainder of the day and night. |
| 11/30/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.07 |
0.0 |
M |
2.0 |
M |
All of this 0.07" consisted of light drizzle and occasional passing rain showers that occurred between ob-time on the 29th and roughly 3AM today. A few thunderstorms even passed within 10-15 miles north/west of here on the afternoon of the 29th, but was not home to confirm whether thunder was audible from this location. NOVEMBER PRECIPITATION SUMMARY: 1.64" (0.35" above normal per 30-year normal at nearby HSI airport). NOVEMBER SNOWFALL SUMMARY: 8.4" (5.8" above normal per 30-year normal at HSI). |
| 12/1/2019 |
7:00 AM |
T |
T |
M |
1.0 |
M |
This trace of precip/snowfall consisted of light/wind-blown snow showers that passed through during the afternoon-evening of the 30th. |
| 12/2/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
T |
M |
Based on nearby obs, there might have been a few flurries on the AM of the 1st. However, cannot confirm that any actually fell here so will report 0.00. |
| 12/3/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
T |
M |
Snow cover is a mix of bare ground and crusty drifts, averaging out to a Trace. |
| 12/4/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
T |
M |
|
| 12/5/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
T |
M |
There is "just enough" coverage of shallow snow drifts left on the property to justify a "weak trace" of lingering snow depth, but it's getting close to becoming a "strong zero". |
| 12/6/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
Although a few shallow drifts remain, the vast majority of the property is now snow-free after three-consecutive days with highs in the 50s. Therefore, will transition snow depth to zero. |
| 12/7/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
|
| 12/8/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
|
| 12/9/2019 |
8:00 AM |
T |
T |
M |
0.0 |
M |
Mainly between 530-630AM, a band of light, wind-blown snow passed through. By ob-time, any minimal accumulation was barely visible so opted to keep snow depth as Zero. |
| 12/10/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
|
| 12/11/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
|
| 12/12/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
|
| 12/13/2019 |
6:30 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
|
| 12/14/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
|
| 12/15/2019 |
7:30 AM |
0.15 |
1.5 |
M |
1.5 |
M |
This 1.5" snow was a somewhat-rare, very-easy-to-measure one, as winds averaged only 5-10 MPH throughout. This was almost exactly a 12-hour event, as light snow began around 7 PM on the 14th and fell through the night, ending around 715 AM this morning (shortly before ob-time). |
| 12/16/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
1.5 |
M |
|
| 12/17/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
1.0 |
M |
|
| 12/18/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
1.0 |
M |
A "weak" inch of snow depth remains from what fell on the 14th-15th, but limited melting has occurred. |
| 12/19/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
T |
M |
Thanks to a high of 47 degrees on the 18th, the majority of lingering snow cover from the 14th-15th has melted. |
| 12/20/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
Very limited patches of snow remain, but not enough to justify an official Trace. |
| 12/21/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
|
| 12/22/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
|
| 12/23/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
|
| 12/24/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
|
| 12/25/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
|
| 12/26/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
|
| 12/27/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
|
| 12/28/2019 |
8:30 AM |
1.32 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
Part 1 of a significant winter precipitation event: Yet another impressive December rain event (similar to a few last year)! Steady light to moderate rain fell nearly non-stop from around 730PM on the 27th through ob-time, with very light rain continuing at ob-time. A light coating of ice formed on elevated surfaces overnight (such as tree branches), but thanks to temperatures rising from 32 to 36 overnight there were no major ice issues. |
| 12/29/2019 |
8:30 AM |
0.70 |
3.0 |
M |
3.0 |
M |
Part 2 of a significant winter precipitation event (2-day total now 2.02"): For this 24-hour period, the majority of 0.70" precip fell in the form of 3" of very wet snow (and a little sleet), which was preceded by roughly 0.15" of liquid rain prior to phase change. MORE DETAIL: Most of the daytime of the 28th was fairly dry, with only fog and periodic light rain/drizzle. Steady light rain began around 6PM, briefly changing to sleet around 9PM and followed by an intense burst of moderate-heavy snow mainly 930-1030PM (likely at least 2.5") that was accompanied by a distinct rumble of thunder. After 1030PM (and through the rest of the night), snow diminished to much lighter intensity as winds increased. At ob-time, only flurries but gusting around 30 MPH. The 3" snow here is a "best guess", as not only did winds overnight cause some drifting, but the very dense nature of the snow likely caused compaction between when most of it fell and when it was measured (roughly 10 hours). At ob-time the unsheltered snow board only had 2" on it (appeared unrepresentatively low), so the 3" was taken from the more-sheltered driveway. SIDE NOTE: The Hastings area resided within a tight gradient in snow totals, as towns slightly east (such as Clay Center) barely had a dusting while towns only 25-35 west-northwest (such as Minden/Kearney) had 7-11". |
| 12/30/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.10 |
1.0 |
M |
4.0 |
M |
Part 3 (and final chapter) of a significant winter rain/snow event (3-day storm total 2.12"/snow 4"): Thanks to relentless northwest winds gusting 30-45 MPH the entire period promoting blowing/drifting snow, measurements for this past 24 hours are truly a best-estimate. Light snow/flurries fell nearly all day and evening of the 29th before ending (a brief period of moderate snow between 3-4PM), with the 1" of new snow measured from the most-sheltered area on the south side of the house. The total snow depth of 4" is solely based on storm total snowfall itself, as actual depth on this property ranges wildly from less than 1" (with grass blades visible) up to 3 ft. drifts. |
| 12/31/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
3.5 |
M |
DECEMBER PRECIPITATION SUMMARY: 2.27" (1.66" above normal per 30-year normal at nearby HSI airport)....DECEMBER SNOWFALL SUMMARY: 5.5"...ANNUAL 2019 PRECIPITATION SUMMARY: 37.11" (10" above normal and 5.86" more than 2018)...HIGHEST 24-HOUR PRECIP: 2.67" reported May 27...HIGHEST 48-HOUR PRECIP: 3.53" reported May 27-28...WETTEST WEEK: 5.23" reported May 22-28...HIGHEST 24-HOUR SNOW: 7" reported Nov 27 (also the highest storm-total)...DEEPEST SNOW DEPTH: 7" reported March 3-5 |
| 1/1/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
2.5 |
M |
Lowered snow depth by a full inch today to 2.5 (maybe not enough?). Despite a high of only 31 degrees, plentiful sun has melted areas of shallowest snow, with a fair amount of grass visible. However, depth continues to vary considerably, with a decent coverage of 1-3' drifts also remaining. |
| 1/2/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
2.0 |
M |
|
| 1/3/2020 |
7:00 AM |
T |
0.0 |
M |
1.0 |
M |
Trace precipitation consisted of brief "freezing sprinkles" that moved through around 6AM. Lowered snow depth another full inch to 1" after temps in upper 30s yesterday created more bare spots. However, with plenty of at least 1-3' drifts also remaining on the property, did not want to go lower for an average. |
| 1/4/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.5 |
M |
Remaining snow depth from last weekend's storm lowered to a half-inch. Although at least 60-70% of this property now has bare ground, at least 10-20% of it still has snow cover ranging from a trace up to 1-3' tall drifts. Visually, this is just a bit too much snow to justify lowering the overall-coverage to a trace. |
| 1/5/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.5 |
M |
|
| 1/6/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.5 |
M |
|
| 1/7/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
T |
M |
Lowered snow depth to a trace. Although at least 10-20% of the property still has at least shallow snow (including some stubborn drifts at at least 1-2'), three consecutive days of highs in the 40s has melted enough of the snow as a whole to justify a trace. |
| 1/8/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
T |
M |
|
| 1/9/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
T |
M |
|
| 1/10/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
T |
M |
|
| 1/11/2020 |
7:00 AM |
T |
T |
M |
T |
M |
Some flurries/very light snow (non measurable) occurred mainly during the afternoon of the 10th. As for snow depth, while most nearby stations are now reporting "zero", this observer is finding it difficult to let go of a Trace given that at least 10% of the property is still covered in drifts up to at least 2' deep. |
| 1/12/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
T |
M |
|
| 1/13/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.02 |
0.1 |
M |
T |
M |
The 12th featured a "one-two punch" of light wintry precip, albeit enough to slicken roads. First, light freezing drizzle occurred for 2+ hours starting around 11AM, then followed by a passing band of light snow mainly 130-230PM. |
| 1/14/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
T |
M |
|
| 1/15/2020 |
7:00 AM |
T |
0.0 |
M |
T |
M |
Although it might have occurred at other times this morning, some very light freezing drizzle was noted around 430AM. |
| 1/16/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
T |
M |
Snow depth: will continue hanging onto a very stubborn (and likely long-lasting) Trace given that at least 10% of the property is still covered in drifts up to around 2 ft. deep. |
| 1/17/2020 |
7:30 AM |
0.20 |
1.2 |
M |
1.0 |
M |
A varied mix of snow and freezing rain/drizzle occurred overnight, starting around 1 AM, and with snow peaking in intensity roughly 4-6 AM. As of ob-time, only very light freezing drizzle ongoing. This was a true mixed-precip event, as in addition to the snow, exposed surfaces (including the side of the rain gauge and snow-free areas of the driveway) are coated in a thin glaze of ice. |
| 1/18/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.03 |
0.0 |
M |
1.0 |
M |
This 0.03" consisted entirely of light freezing drizzle/drizzle that fell nearly non-stop from ob-time on the 17th through around 7PM (2-day storm total precip 0.23"). Many elevated surfaces (including tree branches) had roughly 1/4" ice accrual before strong winds overnight knocked much of it off. |
| 1/19/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
1.0 |
M |
|
| 1/20/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
1.0 |
M |
|
| 1/21/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
1.0 |
M |
|
| 1/22/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.61 |
1.0 |
M |
1.5 |
M |
A heavier-than-expected mixed precipitation event (0.61") got underway around 630PM on the 21st and continues at ob-time in the form of light drizzle. The majority of precipitation (roughly 70% of it) fell as freezing rain/rain, before transitioning to slushy wet snow around midnight. The 1" of snow was measured directly off the snow board. Despite marginal temperatures for freezing rain (32-33 degrees), the driveway/street became slick very quickly during the evening. At ob-time, the temperature is still only 33 degrees, but surfaces are more slushy than icy. |
| 1/23/2020 |
7:30 AM |
0.07 |
0.2 |
M |
1.5 |
M |
This is Part 2 of what will end up being a 3-part event: The daytime-evening hours of the 22nd featured only very light rain/drizzle (non-freezing), likely totaling no more than 0.01". Steadier light precipitation (mainly in the form of wet, slushy snow) began around 3AM and continues at ob-time. The 0.2" new snow was taken directly off the snow board. The 2-day event total precipitation/snow is now: 0.68"/1.2" |
| 1/24/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.12 |
0.5 |
M |
2.0 |
M |
This is the 3rd and final part of a prolonged/multi-faceted precipitation event: Steady light snow continued from ob-time on the 23rd until ending around 3PM (for this period: 0.12" precip/0.5" snow) The 72-hour event total precipitation/snow ended up as: 0.80"/1.7" |
| 1/25/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
2.0 |
M |
|
| 1/26/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
1.5 |
M |
|
| 1/27/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
1.0 |
M |
|
| 1/28/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
1.0 |
M |
|
| 1/29/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.08 |
0.7 |
M |
1.5 |
M |
A gentle light snow fell nearly non-stop mainly noon-830PM on the 28th. The 0.7" snowfall was measured directly off the snow board, but only about half this amount actually accumulated on streets and parking lots (mainly after sunset).
|
| 1/30/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.5 |
M |
Lowered snow depth from 1.5" to a "weak" half-inch as the high temp of 43 degrees on the 29th melted all the shallow new snow from the 28th, revealing considerable bare ground. However, at least 30% of the property remains covered in "old snow", including some stubborn 1-2 ft. drifts lingering from the late-December storm. |
| 1/31/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
T |
M |
Lowered snow depth back to a Trace, as we are pretty much back to where we were 2 weeks ago: Roughly 70% of property is bare ground, but rest has at least shallow snow, including some 1-2' drifts left over from late-Dec. storm. JANUARY PRECIPITATION SUMMARY: 1.13" (0.72" above normal per 30-year normal at nearby HSI airport)...JANUARY SNOWFALL SUMMARY: 3.7" (2.3" below normal)...SEASON-TO-DATE SNOWFALL: 19.1" (3.2" above normal). |
| 2/1/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
T |
M |
|
| 2/2/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
T |
M |
|
| 2/3/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
T |
M |
Despite very mild temps in the 50s/60s the past few days that melted all shallow "newer" snow cover, this observer just cannot justify reducing snow depth to Zero given that as much as 10% of the property remains covered in stubborn "old snow" (mostly from a late-December storm), including drifts still around 1.5 ft. deep. |
| 2/4/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
T |
M |
|
| 2/5/2020 |
8:00 AM |
T |
T |
M |
T |
M |
A very minimal coating of light snow fell mainly 630-730 AM this morning. |
| 2/6/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
T |
M |
|
| 2/7/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.02 |
0.5 |
M |
0.5 |
M |
A half-inch of very fluffy snow fell overnight. The majority of it occurred 1115 PM-1215 AM, but occasional very light snow/flurries lingered until around 230 AM. |
| 2/8/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
T |
M |
The shallow coating of snow that fell the previous night melted yesterday. Thus, will resume reporting snow depth as a trace, as up to 10% of the property remains covered in crusty "old snow" (mostly from a late-December storm), including drifts still around 1.5 ft. deep. |
| 2/9/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
T |
M |
|
| 2/10/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
T |
M |
|
| 2/11/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
T |
M |
|
| 2/12/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
T |
M |
|
| 2/13/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
T |
M |
Although it's fairly likely that brief sprinkles/flurries occurred on the afternoon of the 12th (based on nearby reports), cannot confirm that any actually fell at this location so will have to report Zero precipitation. The trace of snow depth continues from the crusty/stubborn drifts (mainly from late-December) that continue to cover at least 5 percent of this property (some of which still at least 1 ft. deep). |
| 2/14/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
T |
M |
|
| 2/15/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
T |
M |
|
| 2/16/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
T |
M |
|
| 2/17/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.02 |
0.0 |
M |
T |
M |
Periodic light rain fell overnight, mainly between 1215-4AM, totaling a "weak" 0.02". The trace of snow depth continues from the incredibly-stubborn drifts (mainly from late-December) that still cover up to around 5% of this property (still at least 1 ft. deep in unsheltered places). |
| 2/18/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
T |
M |
|
| 2/19/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
T |
M |
|
| 2/20/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.09 |
1.5 |
M |
1.5 |
M |
Although only 1.5", the 19th featured the "heaviest" 24-hour-or-less snow here in 7.5 weeks! The vast majority of this fairly dry/fluffy snow fell between 1-9 PM, but peaked in intensity 3-6 PM before tapering off in the evening (the last flurries were noted around 11 PM). The 0.09" liquid was melted from a core directly off the snow board, as modestly-breezy winds with gusts commonly 20-25 MPH resulted in the raw gauge catch being an unrealistically-low 0.04". |
| 2/21/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
T |
M |
Despite only reaching 32 degrees yesterday, the vast majority of shallow snow cover from the 19th melted under widespread sunshine. Limited shallow drifts also remain from several weeks ago, but continue very slowly fading away. |
| 2/22/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
T |
M |
|
| 2/23/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
In "honor" of it reaching 62 degrees yesterday, this observer FINALLY feels comfortable reducing snow depth to zero for the first time in 8 weeks. Although some limited/shallow drifts remain from a late-December storm, steady melting over the past week has reduced the coverage of this snow to an insignificant 1-2% of the property. |
| 2/24/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
|
| 2/25/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
|
| 2/26/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.04 |
0.4 |
M |
T |
M |
Steady light to briefly-moderate snow fell mainly 930AM-130PM on the 25th, accumulating to 0.4" and melting to 0.04" liquid. |
| 2/27/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
|
| 2/28/2020 |
6:00 AM |
0.04 |
T |
M |
0.0 |
M |
A somewhat-heavier-than-expected batch of chilly light rain (mixed with some non-accumulating snowflakes) passed through mainly 1230-230 PM on the 27th, accumulating to 0.04" of liquid. |
| 2/29/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
FEBRUARY PRECIPITATION SUMMARY: 0.21" (0.28" below normal per 30-year normal at nearby HSI airport)...FEBRUARY SNOWFALL SUMMARY: 2.4" (4.1" below normal)...SEASON-TO-DATE SNOWFALL: 21.5" (0.9" below normal). |
| 3/1/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
|
| 3/2/2020 |
8:00 AM |
0.06 |
0.7 |
M |
0.5 |
M |
This was a "sneaky" overnight snow, with 0.7" accumulating between 330-6AM (as measured directly off snow board). The 0.06" liquid was melted from a core off the snow board, as the 0.04" "raw" gauge catch seemed a bit low due to wind effects. |
| 3/3/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
Thanks to a high temperature of 48 degrees on the 2nd, all shallow snow cover present 24 hours ago quickly melted. |
| 3/4/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
|
| 3/5/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
|
| 3/6/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
|
| 3/7/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
|
| 3/8/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
|
| 3/9/2020 |
7:30 AM |
0.12 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
This was Part 1 of a steady light, mostly-rain event (storm total ended up 0.41"). During this particular period, 0.12" of chilly rain fell between 130 AM and ob-time. |
| 3/10/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.29 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
This is Part 2 of a precipitation event that was ongoing on at ob-time on the 9th (storm total was 0.41"): During this period, 0.29" of (primarily) chilly rain continued through around 1130 AM before ending. Based on nearby obs, there could have been a few snowflakes or ice pellets mixed in, but did not personally observe any wintry precip so will report zero snowfall. |
| 3/11/2020 |
7:00 AM |
T |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
At least one brief period of light rain/sprinkles was observed around 1115 AM on the 10th, and some might have also fallen earlier in the morning based on radar data. |
| 3/12/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.03 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
Mainly between 3-5 AM, a series of rain showers moved through. Lightning data confirmed strikes within 15 miles south of here, but did not personally see any or hear thunder. NOTE ABOUT PRECIPITATION TOTAL LIKELY BEING TOO LOW: Unfortunately, did not check rain gauge until nearly 7 PM and only had 0.03" in it. Based on reliable nearly obs, strongly suspect that actual rainfall was closer to 0.12", with the majority of this evaporating during the day before gauge was checked. Unfortunately, will never know with certainty how much actually fell here, so can only report what remained in the gauge. |
| 3/13/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
|
| 3/14/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.53 |
3.5 |
M |
3.5 |
M |
This constitutes the vast majority of a snow event that appears to be rapidly tapering off as of ob-time (total precipitation 0.53" and total snow 3.5"). This was a wet/dense snow (thanks to temperatures averaging around 32 degrees through most of it). While ended up going with 3.5" of snowfall, actual depth on various reliable surfaces ranged from 3-4". The 0.53" liquid was from the "raw" gauge catch, which seemed surprisingly-accurate despite steady east breezes of 10-15 MPH with higher gusts. Timing-wise, snow (mainly of light intensity) fell nearly non-stop starting at 340 PM on the 13th, although most of it during the first 1-2 hours melted-on-contact with the ground. SIDE NOTE: this was actually the biggest "snow event" in nearly 11 weeks. |
| 3/15/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.01 |
T |
M |
2.5 |
M |
The vast majority of precipitation during the past 24 hours consisted of light drizzle/freezing drizzle, noted both on the afternoon of the 14th and especially this morning (including at ob-time), with a thin glaze of ice on the side of the gauge. The trace of snowfall accounts for the last few flakes of the multi-inch event winding down at ob-time yesterday, with snow ending around 8 AM. Despite overcast skies and a high temp of only 33, lowered snow depth by 1" to account for settling/modest melting. |
| 3/16/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.01 |
0.0 |
M |
2.0 |
M |
This 0.01" consists of continued, off-and-on drizzle/freezing drizzle through the period, although the steadiest of it likely fell the morning of the 15th. Like yesterday, a thin glaze of ice again developed on the side of the rain gauge. Snow depth was reduced another half-inch (down to 2"), as settling/very limited melting continues. |
| 3/17/2020 |
7:00 AM |
T |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
This trace of precipitation consists of very light drizzle that persisted through around 1 PM on the 16th. Despite a high temp of only 44 degrees, the vast majority of lingering snow cover melted, with a couple of meager lingering patches not enough to even justify carrying a trace. |
| 3/18/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.03 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
This 0.03" consisted of off-and-on drizzle and passing light rain showers, most of which occurred during the late afternoon and evening of the 17th. |
| 3/19/2020 |
8:30 AM |
0.80 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
First thunderstorms of the year in Hastings! The vast majority of this 0.80" occurred during passing showers and non-severe thunderstorms, mainly 5-730AM. However, earlier in the period, there were continued periods of light rain/drizzle, with 0.02" of accumulation noted around 8PM on the 18th. SIDE NOTE: Although a few distant rumbles of thunder/flashes of lightning could have been sensed from here within the last 10 days or so, these were truly the first thunderstorms of 2020 to track directly over Hastings. |
| 3/20/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.06 |
0.1 |
M |
T |
M |
The majority of this 0.06" consisted of brief rain showers/weak thunderstorms during the afternoon/early evening of the 19th. However, a few bands of light snow/flurries passed through mainly 10PM-Midnight, barely leaving a thin coating of white that will call a "weak" one-tenth of an inch. SIDE NOTE: This period finally saw the end of a very active stretch of weather. Of note: 9 of the past 12 days featured measurable precipitation (totaling 1.88"), and 11 of the past 12 days featured at least a trace of precipitation. |
| 3/21/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
Non-precipitation side-note: although the 20th was quite cold for late-March (high temp only 30 degrees), it featured the FIRST SUNSHINE IN A WEEK here in Hastings, ending an extremely gloomy stretch. |
| 3/22/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
|
| 3/23/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
|
| 3/24/2020 |
8:30 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
Although there was nearly 0.02" in gauge, this all appeared to be fog condensation and not true precipitation (thus reporting 0.00). |
| 3/25/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
|
| 3/26/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
|
| 3/27/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
|
| 3/28/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.01 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
This 0.01" is a combination of off-and-on very light drizzle that first started on the morning of the 27th, and also perhaps a very brief rain shower around 1130 PM. Dense fog and very light drizzle ongoing at ob-time. |
| 3/29/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.72 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
This 0.72" consisted of fairly constant light (occasionally moderate) chilly rain that fell mainly between 830AM-7PM on the 28th, with the majority of accumulation occurring before 2PM. |
| 3/30/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
|
| 3/31/2020 |
8:00 AM |
0.06 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
All of this 0.06" consisted of rain showers on the evening of the 30th into the pre-dawn hours of the 31st. However, the vast majority of accumulation occurred early-on in the event, during the steadiest rain between 7-9 PM. MARCH PRECIPITATION: 2.73" (0.94" above normal per 30-year normal at nearby HSI airport)...YEAR-TO-DATE PRECIPITATION: 4.07" (1.38" above normal)...MARCH SNOWFALL: 4.3" (0.9" below normal)...SEASON-TO-DATE SNOWFALL: 25.8" (1.8" below normal). |
| 4/1/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
|
| 4/2/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
|
| 4/3/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.01 |
T |
M |
T |
M |
This "strong-hundredth" consisted almost entirely of light freezing drizzle that fell nearly non-stop during the daylight hours of the 2nd. Then overnight there were a few periods of snow flurries, but with no snow accumulation. The trace of depth is for the thin glaze of ice that covers the ground this morning. MORE DETAILS: This was an interesting late-season icing event. Although ground/road temperatures remained just warm enough to hold off extensive slickness in the Hastings area, ice accretion was quite efficient on elevated surfaces such as tree branches/power lines, with moderately-strong north winds gusting 30-40 MPH adding stress to ice-covered lines and promoting sporadic power outages. The north-facing side of the rain gauge was coated in ice up to around 1/3" thick. Just out of curiosity (obviously not official) decided to melt the ice off the OUTSIDE of the rain gauge to see how much liquid content it held, and it totaled roughly 1 inch! |
| 4/4/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
Although the high temp on the 3rd only reached 37 degrees, this was sufficient to melt ice off surfaces, including the thin layer that coated all grass 24 hours ago. |
| 4/5/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
|
| 4/6/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
|
| 4/7/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
|
| 4/8/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
|
| 4/9/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
|
| 4/10/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
|
| 4/11/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
|
| 4/12/2020 |
7:00 AM |
T |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
Light drizzle ongoing (only a trace so far)...based on nearby obs this likely just began with the last hour or so. |
| 4/13/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.01 |
0.2 |
M |
T |
M |
The 12th was very cold/unpleasant by mid-April standards. First, drizzle turned to freezing drizzle during the morning, slickening mainly elevated surfaces with a glaze of ice (up to one-quarter inch thick on the north-facing side of rain gauge). Then a narrow band of light-to-moderate snow pushed through mainly noon-2PM, briefly reducing visibility to around one-quarter mile as winds gusted to around 50 MPH (despite only 0.2" of actual accumulation). At ob-time today, the ground remains coated in a thin glaze of ice/patchy dusting of snow. Temperature-wise, the afternoon high on the 12th was only 33 degrees. On a final side note: this location experienced several/intermittent power outages on the 12th due to the combo of ice-coated power lines and strong winds, at least one of which lasted over an hour. |
| 4/14/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
Despite an abnormally cold high temperature of only 41 degrees on the 13th, the lingering light coverage of ice/snow from 24 hours ago has melted. |
| 4/15/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
Based on radar data and second-hand obs, there might have been a few flurries/sprinkles during the day on the 14th, but did not personally observe any here so will report Zero precipitation. |
| 4/16/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
|
| 4/17/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.38 |
2.5 |
M |
2.5 |
M |
This was (by far) the biggest mid-April-or-later snow in the 3.75-year history of this CoCoRaHS station, as steady light-to-moderate snow occurred mainly between 10am-10pm on the 16th (overall-heaviest during the early-mid afternoon). The 2.5" of snow is an average of several measurements between 2-3". The 0.38" liquid is from the actual gauge catch, which seemed surprisingly-accurate despite winds frequently gusting around 30 MPH. |
| 4/18/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
All the snow from the 16th is gone already! The daytime hours on the 17th featured one of the fastest snow-melts this observer can recall, as the afternoon high temperature of 51 degrees completely eradicated what had been a solid 2-3" blanket of snow in a matter of hours. |
| 4/19/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
|
| 4/20/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.02 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
A brief rain shower (no thunder) passed through overnight mainly between 1-145 AM, dropping a "strong" 0.02". |
| 4/21/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
|
| 4/22/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
|
| 4/23/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
|
| 4/24/2020 |
8:00 AM |
0.02 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
Although brief sprinkles were noted a few times on the afternoon of the 23rd, the majority of this 0.02" fell during a passing light shower around 6 AM this morning. Dry at ob-time, but appears more rain is on the way. |
| 4/25/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.20 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
This 0.20" consisted of fairly persistent light rain that fell mainly between 9AM-2PM on the 24th. SIDE NOTE: Despite being mostly non-convective in nature (no thunder), there was a surprising difference in rain amounts across the city of Hastings, as HSI airport (only 3 miles northwest of here) measured 0.30" MORE than here. |
| 4/26/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
|
| 4/27/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
Although radar data and nearby obs suggest that brief sprinkles might have fallen around 11AM on the 26th, cannot confirm that any actually fell here so will report zero. |
| 4/28/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
|
| 4/29/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.01 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
A few brief light showers passed through between 5-6PM on the 28th, measuring only 0.01". |
| 4/30/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
APRIL PRECIPITATION: 0.65" (1.91" below normal per 30-year normal at nearby HSI airport)...YEAR-TO-DATE PRECIPITATION: 4.72" (0.53" below normal)...APRIL SNOW SUMMARY: 2.7" (1.5" above normal)...2019-20 FINAL 2019-20 SEASONAL SNOWFALL: 28.5" (0.3" below normal). |
| 5/1/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
|
| 5/2/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
Based on radar data and nearby obs, there might have been a few sprinkles mainly between 4-6AM. However, cannot confirm that any actual fell here, so will report 0.00 |
| 5/3/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
Based on radar data and nearby obs, there might have been a few sprinkles mainly between 1-2 AM. However, cannot confirm that any actual fell here, so will report 0.00 |
| 5/4/2020 |
6:45 AM |
0.13 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
This 0.13" was Part 1 of a modest 0.35" rain event. Light rain got underway sometime around 3 AM and was fairly persistent thereafter/ongoing at ob-time. Shortly after ob-time, thunder was audible (including one fairly loud rumble), but the vast majority of rain during this period was very light/stratiform. |
| 5/5/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.22 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
This 0.22" was Part 2 of a modest 0.35" rain event. The vast majority of this 0.22" fell on the morning of the 4th between 645 AM (ob time) and 8 AM, as a period of moderate rain was accompanied by a few rumbles of thunder. Later in the evening, brief sprinkles were noted around 830 PM, but only a trace amount. |
| 5/6/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
|
| 5/7/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
|
| 5/8/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.21 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
Several periods of rain during the past 24 hours, but only 0.21" of total accumulation: 1) Light rain mainly 730-830 AM on the 7th (approx. 0.02")...2) A few rounds of brief/heavier rain during the evening, first mainly 730-830 PM and then again around 10 PM (approx. 0.14")...3) Fairly steady light rain mainly 1-3 AM (approx. 0.05"). |
| 5/9/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
|
| 5/10/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.01 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
Several periods of brief light rain/sprinkles between 2-6 PM on the 9th amounted to only a "strong hundredth" of an inch. |
| 5/11/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
|
| 5/12/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
|
| 5/13/2020 |
8:00 AM |
0.02 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
Steady, light-but-measurable drizzle ongoing at ob-time (0.02" so far). It appears to have started around 630 AM. |
| 5/14/2020 |
6:30 AM |
0.09 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
This 0.09" consisted entirely of periodic drizzle/light rain (2-day total 0.11"). The vast majority of precip during this period occurred during 3 time frames: 1) Between ob-time on the 13th and 1PM...2) Between 6-10PM...3) Between 1-6 AM. Light fog at this ob-time but no drizzle. |
| 5/15/2020 |
6:45 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
|
| 5/16/2020 |
7:00 AM |
T |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
A "strong" trace from light showers mainly 720-8AM on the 15th (nearly called it a weak 0.01"). |
| 5/17/2020 |
7:00 AM |
T |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
Several rounds of brief sprinkles on the 16th amounted to merely a Trace (noted falling around noon, 340PM,7PM). SIDE NOTE: This was a very disappointing rain "event", as forecasts only 24hrs in advance suggested decent potential for roughly one-half inch. Unfortunately amounts this high focused slightly to the west (including as nearby as Kearney). |
| 5/18/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
|
| 5/19/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
|
| 5/20/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
|
| 5/21/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
|
| 5/22/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.64 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
Finally some much-needed rain! The majority of this 0.64" fell between 1-4 PM on the 21st during showers/non-severe storms. However, the first 0.04" accumulated before noon during periods of light rain. |
| 5/23/2020 |
7:00 AM |
2.48 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
This 2.48" marked the 2nd-highest 24-hour-ob in the 3.75-year history of this station, with the 48-hour total of 3.12" also 2nd-highest here. Most all of this period's 2.48" fell between 730AM-10PM on the 22nd, with the majority of it focused 8AM-5PM as nearly non-stop light-moderate rain was interspersed with occasional periods of heavy rain. |
| 5/24/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
|
| 5/25/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.95 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
Following a roughly 48-hour break between rains, another 0.95" fell mainly between midnight-6AM this morning, bringing the 4-day total up to 4.07" (the 2nd-highest 4-day total in the 3.75-year history of this station). This was mainly a non-stop moderate rain, with the heaviest rain and a little thunder noted during the first few hours. |
| 5/26/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.02 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
This 0.02" was the "last hurrah" of a notably-wet 5-day period, consisting entirely of occasional light rain mainly between 11AM-6PM on the 25th (Memorial Day). The 5-day total ended up being 4.09", which almost exactly-matched the total precipitation amount measured during the entire preceding 2.75 months combined (since March 1st)! |
| 5/27/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
|
| 5/28/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
|
| 5/29/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
|
| 5/30/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
|
| 5/31/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
MAY PRECIPITATION: 4.77" (0.20" above normal per 30-year normal at nearby HSI airport)...YEAR-TO-DATE PRECIPITATION: 9.49" (0.33" below normal). |
| 6/1/2020 |
7:00 AM |
T |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
A series of brief showers passed through mainly 930-1030PM on the 31st, amounting to only a Trace. Observed a few lightning flashes roughly 10-15 miles north-northeast of here, but nothing closer than this. |
| 6/2/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
|
| 6/3/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
|
| 6/4/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.20 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
This 0.20" fell during a period of showers/non-severe thunderstorms between 945-1115PM on the 3rd, with the overall heaviest rain focused 10-1030PM. |
| 6/5/2020 |
7:00 AM |
T |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
Brief sprinkles were observed around 1045PM on the 4th, and although was not home at the time, radar data strongly suggests that brief light rain also fell around 930PM as a line of thunderstorms passed by barely to the south of here. |
| 6/6/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
|
| 6/7/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
|
| 6/8/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
|
| 6/9/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
|
| 6/10/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.13 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
This 0.13" was very disappointing given that forecasts leading into it carried fairly high confidence of receiving at least 1" from this unseasonably-strong low pressure system (other parts of south central NE did actually see 1+"). Anyway, the 0.13" here accumulated during a few separate time frames: 1) Roughly 0.07" during periods of drizzle/light rain mainly 1030 AM-2 PM...2) Another roughly 0.06 during occasional passing showers/weak thunderstorms 930 PM-3 AM. Also of note were unusually-strong NORTH winds (by June standards) during the period, with frequent gusts of 40-55 MPH during most of the afternoon-evening, and even a peak gust of 62 MPH at nearby HSI airport. |
| 6/11/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
|
| 6/12/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
|
| 6/13/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
|
| 6/14/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
|
| 6/15/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
|
| 6/16/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
|
| 6/17/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
|
| 6/18/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
|
| 6/19/2020 |
7:00 AM |
T |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
A few (very few) sprinkles fell around 5pm on the 18th. Late in the evening several lightning strikes visible south, but all rain with those storms focused 15+ miles south of here. |
| 6/20/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.04 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
Another disappointing rain "event" with a measly 0.04", bringing the grand total for the past 25 DAYS up to only 0.37". This 0.04" was split up between 2 periods of light showers, with the first 0.02" mainly 1230-1 PM on the 19th, and the other 0.02" mainly 1-230 AM this morning. |
| 6/21/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.22 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
Though far from a soaker, this was a very-welcomed 0.22", nearly all of which fell during a quick (non-severe) thunderstorm downpour between 6-615 AM. Hours before this, a few periods of brief sprinkles/very light rain occurred between 945-1130 PM on the 20th, but nothing measurable. |
| 6/22/2020 |
6:15 AM |
0.02 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
This was the 3rd straight period with measurable rain, but merely 0.28" total to show for it. This latest 0.02" fell during passing showers/weak thunderstorms mainly 945-1030AM on the 21st. Additional (non-measurable) sprinkles were noted mainly 750-830PM. |
| 6/23/2020 |
7:00 AM |
T |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
Periods of sprinkles/very light (non-measurable rain) occurred between 715-815AM and also around 8PM on the 22nd. During the evening sprinkles, a heavier shower (with up to around 0.25" amounts) passed only about 10 miles to the southwest. It continues getting increasingly-dry here, with only 0.61" over the past FOUR weeks. |
| 6/24/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
|
| 6/25/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
Not a drop of rain here, but saw distant lightning to both the east and southwest late last night. |
| 6/26/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
It's possible that a few sprinkles fell overnight, but cannot confirm so reporting 0.00 |
| 6/27/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.02 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
Another in a series of pathetic rain "events", as only 0.02" fell mainly 430-5AM. This brings the grand total over the past 32 days up to only 0.63" (roughly 15% of normal). Adding to the "rain frustration" was the sight of frequent lightning to the south overnight, as many places within 25-45 miles to the southwest-through-southeast received at least 0.50-1.00". |
| 6/28/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.19 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
Although amounts fell FAR short of what is needed to get back on track, this 0.19" at least was more "interesting" than recent minor rains. Rain and sporadic hail began falling at 1250AM, as a northward-lifting line of strong to severe thunderstorms passed through. The hail only lasted about 5 minutes, and although did find one 1" stone, most was penny size or smaller with no damage noted. The majority of rain (0.15") fell within the first 25 minutes, but an additional 0.04" fell in lighter showers over the next few hours, with rain all but done by 3AM. On a positive note, the rapid development of thunderstorms south of here around midnight provided this observer with his best "frequent lightning show" of 2020 so far. On a frustrating note, this particular part of Hastings measured less rain than much of the city did, as the airport (3 miles NW of here) reported 0.45" and the NWS office (6 miles N of here) had 0.75". This brings the grand total over the past 33 days up to only 0.82" (roughly 20% of normal). |
| 6/29/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
|
| 6/30/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
JUNE RAIN SUMMARY: 0.82" (2.98" below normal per 30-year normal at nearby HSI airport)...YEAR-TO-DATE PRECIPITATION: 10.31" (3.31" below normal). SIDE NOTE: This June had only 16% as much rainfall as last June did! |
| 7/1/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
Well, July began just like June ended...with more "rain envy": After watching considerable lightning/storms to mainly the not-so-distant SOUTH of here in recent days, the evening of the 30th into this early-AM featured considerable lightning/storms to the NORTH-northeast. Most locations only 25 miles north-northeast of here received 0.50-0.75", while here, the lawn continues to slowly brown as appreciable rain keeps missing in all directions. |
| 7/2/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
|
| 7/3/2020 |
7:00 AM |
T |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
Yet another in a growing string of missed opportunities for a good rain. Only a strong Trace here (almost called it a weak 0.01") as brief sprinkles were observed both around 11PM and 6AM. Meanwhile, a large complex of thunderstorms passed by mainly 30-50+ miles south of here, although an isolated, small storm dumped 0.70" within 12 miles southeast of here (per a fellow CoCoRaHS observer). With this latest miss, the rain total for the past 38 DAYS is only 0.82" (roughly 18% of normal). |
| 7/4/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
|
| 7/5/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
|
| 7/6/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
Not a drop of rain here, but heard thunder around 5pm on the 5th as a very isolated small thunderstorm caused brief downpours within 4 miles north-northeast of here. |
| 7/7/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
Not a drop of rain here, but for the 2nd-straight afternoon a small/brief/isolated thundershower developed nearby (this one centered roughly 5 miles due east). |
| 7/8/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
|
| 7/9/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.34 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
Two main stories here: 1) This 0.34" wasn't nearly enough to ease gradually-worsening drought in the immediate Hastings area, but was still the "biggest" rain at this site in 6.5 WEEKS (this brings the grand total for the past 6+ weeks to only 1.16"...roughly 20 percent of normal)!...2) This rain was associated with a large complex of severe thunderstorms that raced in from the west and northwest mainly 1130PM-1230AM. I observed several estimated gusts of 45-60 MPH during this time, but fortunately no damage on this property (nearby HSI airport peaked 67 MPH). Of the 0.34" total rain, only around 0.15" fell during the initial blast of storms (although some might have blown over the top of the gauge), with the rest of it occurring with steady light showers that ended by 2 AM. |
| 7/10/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.02 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
This very "quiet" 0.02" fell between 3-4AM, along the eastern/northern fringes of dying thunderstorms. |
| 7/11/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.02 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
Another sad little rain, but also the 2nd severe thunderstorm winds in the past 3 nights: 1) The rain: This 0.02" fell mainly 7-730PM on the 10th along the extreme eastern fringes of a severe thunderstorm centered 30-40 miles west...2) The severe winds: although rain was only brief sprinkles, a few estimated 55-60 MPH gusts occurred at 1AM as this area was brushed by the far western fringes of a line of thunderstorms diving southeast through the area (nearby HSI airport officially maxed out 62 MPH). |
| 7/12/2020 |
6:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
|
| 7/13/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
|
| 7/14/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.07 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
Surely the Hastings area is setting some kind of record for "pathetically small but interesting rains": this 0.07" fell as periodic light rain between 1230-3AM, along the fringes of stronger thunderstorm activity to the west and south. Mainly between 2-3AM, a pronounced-but-localized "wake low" event occurred along the back edge of the light rain shield, with roughly 1 hour of sustained southerly winds 30+ MPH/occasional gusts 50+ MPH (nearby HSI airport peaked 56 MPH). DRYNESS UPDATE: Including this 0.07" the grand total here for the past 49 days is now only 1.27"...roughly 20% of normal. |
| 7/15/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
Zero rain here, but yet another frustrating/fairly close miss (meteorologically speaking) as several locations within 40-50 miles SE of here had 1+" overnight. |
| 7/16/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
|
| 7/17/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
|
| 7/18/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
|
| 7/19/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.01 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
This meager 0.01" fell as light rain/sprinkles mainly between 10-11PM on the 18th, well to the north of stronger thunderstorms occurring mainly 50+ miles south. This now brings the grand total rainfall at this site over the last 54 days to merely 1.28"...roughly 18% of normal. |
| 7/20/2020 |
8:00 AM |
0.64 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
Biggest rain in 8 weeks! Although not nearly enough to "catch up" from recent deficits, this 0.64" was VERY needed. The majority of it occurred with a line of non-severe thunderstorms between 245-330AM, and the rest from lingering light rain through around 5AM. Even with this nice little rain, this station is still only around 27% of normal for the past 8 weeks. |
| 7/21/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.05 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
This meager 0.05" fell as light rain mainly between 130-330AM. Unlike the previous night where this site was fortunate enough to get a somewhat-meaningful amount (0.64"), there was zero luck this time as heavier thunderstorms seemed to go out of their way to "skip over" south Hastings. For example, a fellow CoCoRaHS station only ~ 6 miles east of here reported 0.52" while one less than 15 miles southeast measured 1.51". |
| 7/22/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
|
| 7/23/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.01 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
This 0.01" fell as light rain mainly 10-1030AM on the 22nd. With only around 27% of normal rain in the last 8+ weeks, the "mini drought" of summer 2020 continues in Hastings. |
| 7/24/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
|
| 7/25/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
|
| 7/26/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.07 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
This meager 0.07" fell mainly between 230-3 AM, along the fringes of heavier (but non-severe) storms that BARELY skirted by to the west, north and south. In fact, HSI airport (3 miles NW of here) reported 0.46" and the NWS office (6 miles N) had 0.70". |
| 7/27/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.18 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
This 0.18" fell during occasional/off-and-on light rain showers that first started between 7-8PM on the 26th, but with the majority of it falling between 1230-230AM per radar data. Although the past 48 hours were not bone-dry (0.25" total), the propensity of this south Hastings location to keep missing much-higher amounts by only short distances this summer continues to amaze/frustrate this observer (for example, the NWS office only 6N of here had 1.06" during the past 48 hours). |
| 7/28/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
There might have been brief sprinkles/light rain between 7-8AM on the 27th per radar and nearby obs, but cannot confirm that any actually fell here so will report 0.00 |
| 7/29/2020 |
8:00 AM |
T |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
A few sprinkles noted at ob-time, and nearby obs suggest brief sprinkles might have also fallen within the past 90 min. |
| 7/30/2020 |
7:00 AM |
1.17 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
Finally! Although not nearly enough to erase deficits over the past 2+ months, this 1.17" marked the largest 24-hour rainfall in nearly 10 weeks (at least temporarily silencing this observer from recent whining over lack of rain)! The majority of rain (0.93") fell fast during strong thunderstorms mainly 845-915 PM on the 29th. The other 0.24" fell several hours prior, mainly between 820-930AM, along the fringes of much heavier rain that targeted areas 10+ miles to the south-southeast. Even with this VERY-NEEDED decent rainfall, this location has only totaled 3.40" since May 27...roughly 43% of normal. |
| 7/31/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.39 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
This 0.39" fell during passing showers (at times steady rain) mainly 1030AM-230PM on the 30th. This brings the 2-day total up to a VERY WELCOMED/NEEDED 1.56". JULY RAIN SUMMARY: 2.97" (0.77" below normal per 30-year normal at nearby HSI airport)...YEAR-TO-DATE PRECIPITATION: 13.28" (4.08" below normal). SIDE NOTE: Even with a nice 2.51" during the final 12 days of July, this location has only received about 47% of normal rainfall in the last 9 weeks. |
| 8/1/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
|
| 8/2/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
Based on radar/nearby obs, brief sprinkles might have occurred twice on the 1st (once around 320PM and again around 730 PM). However, cannot confirm that any rain actually fell here so will report 0.00. SIDE NOTE: a quick-passing, heavy shower slid only 1-2 miles west of here in the evening, as an observer only 2 miles SW of here reported 0.14". |
| 8/3/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
|
| 8/4/2020 |
6:30 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
|
| 8/5/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.06 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
This 0.06" was from somewhat unexpected light rain between 11am-1pm on the 4th. |
| 8/6/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.01 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
Despite merely 0.01" of rain at this site, it was a somewhat interesting weather night in the Hastings area. Between 1-2 AM, a small-but-intense thunderstorm passed just north of here. At this location only sprinkles and frequent lightning, but penny to quarter size hail fell only 3-4 miles north. The 0.01" here actually fell a short time later (mainly 230-330 AM) as very light rain. |
| 8/7/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
|
| 8/8/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
|
| 8/9/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
|
| 8/10/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
|
| 8/11/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
|
| 8/12/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
|
| 8/13/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
|
| 8/14/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
|
| 8/15/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
|
| 8/16/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.02 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
This 0.02" was the first measurable rain in 10 days, and not NEARLY enough as a modest drought continues. This meager rain fell during a few showers/weak thunderstorms between 2-5 AM. Yet again, this site missed out on a somewhat more meaningful rain by only a short distance, as locations within merely 2-3 miles northeast of here measured at least 0.25-0.40". This now brings the cumulative rainfall here over the past 11.5 weeks (since May 27) up to only 3.88"...roughly 40% of normal. |
| 8/17/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.03 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
In a trend that has become all-too-familiar this summer, thunderstorms with appreciable rain seemed to "avoid" south Hastings. However, on a positive note, this particular area also missed out on scattered hail storms that affected various portions of south central Nebraska. More detail: this 0.03" actually fell during a brief/weak non-severe storm around 130 PM on the 16th. Then later in the afternoon-evening, various thunderstorms (some severe) were visible in nearly all directions, but only sprinkles fell here along the extreme periphery of this activity. Based on radar data and storm reports, any hail in the general area occurred at least 10-20 miles away (again, this aspect was a good thing). |
| 8/18/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
|
| 8/19/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.02 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
Yet another meager rain: This 0.02" accumulated from a few separate light showers during the day on the 18th, the last of which passed through around 245 PM. |
| 8/20/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
|
| 8/21/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
|
| 8/22/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
|
| 8/23/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
|
| 8/24/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
|
| 8/25/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
|
| 8/26/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
|
| 8/27/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
|
| 8/28/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
|
| 8/29/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
|
| 8/30/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
|
| 8/31/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
Based on radar data and nearby obs, there might have been brief sprinkles around 4 AM, but cannot confirm that any actually fell here so will report Zero. AUGUST RAIN SUMMARY: 0.14" (3.16" below normal per 30-year normal at nearby HSI airport)...YEAR-TO-DATE PRECIPITATION: 13.42" (7.24" below normal). SIDE NOTE: What an insanely dry month! If this site happened to be the official Hastings rainfall gauge (instead of the airport) then this would have been the DRIEST AUGUST ON RECORD out of 126 years! But unfortunately the dryness this month only served as an exclamation point on what was a seriously-dry summer as a whole. Specifically, this site has only measured 3.93" since May 27th (roughly 34% of normal)! |
| 9/1/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
|
| 9/2/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
|
| 9/3/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
|
| 9/4/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
|
| 9/5/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
|
| 9/6/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
|
| 9/7/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
|
| 9/8/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.18 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
FINALLY...RAIN!...as this breaks a 19-day dry streak here (see below for more 2020 dryness details). Actually, this 0.18" serves as "Part 1" of several rain opportunities this week. All of this rain fell after 130 AM as a batch of showers/non-severe storms moved up from the southwest, followed by off-and-on lighter showers (light rain ongoing at ob-time). DRYNESS SIDE NOTES: Not only did this 0.18" end a 19-day dry streak, but it ended a stretch of only 0.14" in the last 38 days! From a longer-term perspective, and even including this 0.18", this location has only measured 4.11" since May 27 (last 15 weeks)...roughly 34% of normal! |
| 9/9/2020 |
6:30 AM |
0.76 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
Part 2 of a VERY-needed rain event (48-hour total now 0.94"): This 0.76" accumulated on-and-off throughout the past 24 hours, mainly as chilly light rain but with occasional brief heavier showers. Noticeable rumbles of thunder at times, particularly during the morning and again later evening on the 8th. COLD TEMPERATURE SIDE NOTE: With a daytime high temperature of only 46 degrees, the 8th was the coldest day on record for so early in the late-summer/early-fall in Hastings! |
| 9/10/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.22 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
Part 3 of a VERY-needed rain event (72-hour total now 1.16"): The majority of this 0.22" accumulated during the afternoon-evening hours of the 9th, falling as cold light rain. COLD TEMPERATURE SIDE NOTE: A remarkable cold snap (for early September) continues, as the Hastings airport high temperature of only 47 degrees on the 9th set a coldest high temperature record for the 2nd-straight day. |
| 9/11/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.03 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
4th (and final) part of a MUCH-NEEDED, multi-day measurable rain event (4-day total now 1.19"): Following a break in rainfall through most of the day on the 10th, steady very light drizzle kicked in after dark and persisted through much of the night, with a few drizzle droplets still noted at ob-time. The majority of this 0.03" fell as light drizzle, although radar suggests a very brief shower likely passed through around 520 AM. SUMMER DRYNESS SIDE NOTES: While the 4-day total of 1.19" was VERY welcomed, it was not nearly enough to "bust" the ongoing severe drought in the Hastings area. Even including this 1.19", this site has only measured 5.12" since May 27 (last 15+ weeks)...roughly 41% of normal. |
| 9/12/2020 |
7:00 AM |
T |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
This "strong Trace" consisted of a "last gasp" of light drizzle mainly during the day on the 11th. |
| 9/13/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
|
| 9/14/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
|
| 9/15/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
|
| 9/16/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
|
| 9/17/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
|
| 9/18/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
|
| 9/19/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
|
| 9/20/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
|
| 9/21/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
|
| 9/22/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
|
| 9/23/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
|
| 9/24/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
Based on radar and nearby obs, a few (very few) sprinkles might have fallen around midnight, but cannot confirm that any fell here so will report zero |
| 9/25/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
|
| 9/26/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
|
| 9/27/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
|
| 9/28/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.02 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
It was only a "weak" 0.02", but nonetheless the first measurable rain here in 17 days. Fell mainly between 1230-130PM on the 27th as a narrow band of light rain passed through, but a few sprinkles noted both before/after this. |
| 9/29/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
|
| 9/30/2020 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
SEPTEMBER RAIN SUMMARY: 1.21" (1.35" below normal per 30-year normal at nearby HSI airport)...YEAR-TO-DATE PRECIPITATION: 14.63" (8.59" below normal). SIDE NOTE: This was the 4th-straight notably-dry month. Specifically, this site has only measured 5.14" since June 1 (38% of normal)! |