Thursday, October 20, 2011

right on the edge... (pm.20.oct.11)>

it is partly cloudy at sunset this evening.  humidity today remained in the range of 40-50%, and i recorded an afternoon high temp of 70.7F (21.5C).

although we didn't catch any of the action, showers and thunderstorms were scattered this afternoon across much of the western himalayan region... you may have noticed the huge billowing cumulonimbus clouds above the mountains to our north and east.  this development was in response to the first in a series of upper-level disturbances that will continue to move across northern india between now and sunday.  occasional rain and snow showers with thunder and hail are likely in the higher elevations over the weekend... but our chances of precipitation here in the immediate mcleod ganj area are not as good.

still, be aware that we could get hit with a period of showers and/or thunderstorms once or twice over the course of the next three days.  and if you plan to be higher up in the mountains, absolutely be prepared for sudden storms with rain, snow and hail, along with a rapid turn to colder temperatures.  temps here in mcleod and vicinity will be cooling off as well, as we progress through the weekend...

THURSDAY NIGHT: partly cloudy.  chance of a thundershower moving through overnight.
low: 14C (58F)

FRIDAY: partly cloudy skies.  cooler, with a shower or thundershower possible.
high: 20C (68F)

SATURDAY: partly to mostly cloudy with a chance of a period of thundershowers.
morning low: 14C (57F)
daytime high: 19C (66F)

SUNDAY: still a good chance of some showers or thundershowers in the area, otherwise partly sunny.
morning low: 13C (56F)
daytime high: 19C (66F)

MONDAY: a mix of sun and clouds.  seasonable temps.
morning low: 13C (56F)
daytime high: 19C (67F)

TUESDAY: mostly sunny and pleasant.
morning low: 14C (57F)
daytime high: 20C (68F)