we're coming to the end of yet another schitzophrenic day, with a beautiful, pleasant evening in progress. we started out with cloudy skies and occasional fog this morning, which led to a period of heavy rain during the noon hour... but sunshine broke out around 3pm, and has remained with us ever since. i measured 0.88" (2.2cm) of rain up at the top of mcleod ganj, along with a high temp of just 74.3F (23.5C).
the fact that the clouds and fog aren't really taking over yet is an indication that the india meteorological department is correct in keeping the "official" northern limit of the monsoon south and east of here. despite the (almost daily) tastes of monsoon-like conditions, it will take at least several more days before we are truly engulfed. the limiting factor right now is the northwesterly flow in the mid- and upper levels of the atmosphere which is preventing the authentic deep tropical moisture from advancing into the northwest 1/3 of india. [for latest info on MONSOON WATCH... click tab above]
so... through the weekend and into early next week we can expect more flip-flopping between sunshine, clouds, periods of fog, and the occasional downpour of rain. humidity has been consistently in the 60-75% range for about three days now, and should continue to creep upward. temperatures, however, will be trending generally downward...
FRIDAY NIGHT: partly cloudy with a chance of another period of showers or a thunderstorm overnight.
low: 19C (67F)
SATURDAY: a mix of sun, clouds and possible fog. good chance of a period or two of rain and thunder.
high: 24C (76F)
SUNDAY: some sun, in between periods of clouds and fog. a few thundershowers in the area.
high: 24C (76F)
MONDAY: partly sunny skies... a thundershower or two possible.
high: 24C (75F)
TUESDAY: partly to mostly cloudy and humid, with a couple of periods of rain and thunder.
high: 23C (74F)
WEDNESDAY: humid with a mix of clouds, fog and a bit of sun. some showers likely.
high: 23C (73F)
the fact that the clouds and fog aren't really taking over yet is an indication that the india meteorological department is correct in keeping the "official" northern limit of the monsoon south and east of here. despite the (almost daily) tastes of monsoon-like conditions, it will take at least several more days before we are truly engulfed. the limiting factor right now is the northwesterly flow in the mid- and upper levels of the atmosphere which is preventing the authentic deep tropical moisture from advancing into the northwest 1/3 of india. [for latest info on MONSOON WATCH... click tab above]
so... through the weekend and into early next week we can expect more flip-flopping between sunshine, clouds, periods of fog, and the occasional downpour of rain. humidity has been consistently in the 60-75% range for about three days now, and should continue to creep upward. temperatures, however, will be trending generally downward...
FRIDAY NIGHT: partly cloudy with a chance of another period of showers or a thunderstorm overnight.
low: 19C (67F)
SATURDAY: a mix of sun, clouds and possible fog. good chance of a period or two of rain and thunder.
high: 24C (76F)
SUNDAY: some sun, in between periods of clouds and fog. a few thundershowers in the area.
high: 24C (76F)
MONDAY: partly sunny skies... a thundershower or two possible.
high: 24C (75F)
TUESDAY: partly to mostly cloudy and humid, with a couple of periods of rain and thunder.
high: 23C (74F)
WEDNESDAY: humid with a mix of clouds, fog and a bit of sun. some showers likely.
high: 23C (73F)
