Monday, July 9, 2012

deceptive sunshine... (am.09.jul.12)>

The sky is mostly clear just before the sun peeks over the Dhauladars early on this Monday morning.  There were some thundershowers roaming the area last night between about 9:00pm and midnight, and I picked up an additional 0.09" (2mm) of rain here in on Tushita Road just below the mountaineering center.  That makes a Sunday total of 0.78" (2cm) at my location.  My overnight low temp has been 66.4F (19.1C).

We're still lacking the deep moisture in the middle and upper-levels of the atmosphere necessary for full, long-term saturation to occur -- and that will allow us to experience a few sunny periods from time to time, especially during the first part of the week.  Occasional rain and thunder are likely as well, so it's a good idea to keep the rain gear within reach, even if things look quiet and calm.  There is plenty of low-level tropical moisture lurking, so bursts of moderate to heavy rainfall can occur suddenly from rapidly developing thundershowers. Computer models are in disagreement over rainfall amounts during the next 2-3 days, but I think we'll continue to average out around 1"+, thanks to the mountain thunder machine factor.

One of the greatest things about monsoon season is the milder temperatures.  We've now been below 80F (27C) for six days straight -- and even with the help of some sunshine, the very moist air should keep us in the comfort zone right through the coming week.

MONDAY:
 a mix of sun, clouds and some fog at times.  a couple of rounds of showers/thundershowers likely.
high: 24C (76F)

MONDAY NIGHT:
some showers and thundershowers in the area, otherwise partly to mostly cloudy.
low: 19C (67F)

TUESDAY:
alternating periods of sun, clouds and fog.  occasional showers and thunder likely.
high: 23C (74F)

WEDNESDAY:
clouds, fog, and some peeks of sunshine.  more showers and thundershowers likely.
morning low: 20C (68F)
daytime high: 23C (74F)

THURSDAY:
mostly cloudy... foggy at times.  periods of rain and thunder likely.
morning low: 20C (68F)
daytime high: 23C (73F)

FRIDAY:
mostly cloudy with periods of fog, rain and thunder.  heavy rain likely.
morning low: 19C (67F)
daytime high: 22C (72F)