Friday, November 23, 2012

season's coldest... (pm.23.nov.12)>

Friday's stats:

Early morning low temp: 46.0F (7.8C)
Afternoon high temp: 56.8F (13.8C)
Rainfall: none

Temperatures today (both high and low) were the coolest of the season, even though we did have nearly full sunshine during the morning hours.  Clouds of all varieties and in all layers of the atmosphere exploded overhead during the afternoon, and lots of mid- and high cloudiness has persisted into the evening.  It looks like there were some very light rain/snow showers in the higher elevations this afternoon, but nothing here in McLeod proper.

By November standards, there is a lot going on right now.  Another upper-level disturbance in this latest series is moving in tonight, and will remain in the neighborhood for most of Saturday as well.  That means we'll continue to see occasional cloudiness, along with that risk of some shower activity developing, thanks to a rather unstable atmosphere.  As I've been talking about all week, the chances of significant rain and/or snow are not great, but the probability is worth mentioning -- especially for those who might have plans to be hiking and trekking up toward Triund and beyond.  Just be prepared.

This recent cooling trend will lead to even colder temps between now and Sunday.  We've already dropped a bit below normal, and it looks like we'll stay there right into the middle of the coming week.  Stake out your favorite sunny spot to keep warm!

FRIDAY NIGHT:
occasional clouds.  a few sprinkles or a shower overnight?  very cool.
low: 8C (46F)

SATURDAY:
both sun and some clouds.  very cool, with a risk of some sprinkles or a shower passing through.
high: 13C (56F)

SATURDAY NIGHT:
a brief, light shower in the evening?  otherwise partly cloudy and unseasonably cold.
low: 7C (44F)

SUNDAY:
sunny to partly cloudy.  below normal temps.
high: 13C (55F)

MONDAY:
sunshine and a few clouds.  just a bit milder.
morning low: 8C (46F)
daytime high: 14C (57F)

TUESDAY:
sun and some high clouds at times.
morning low: 8C (47F)
daytime high: 14C (58F)

WEDNESDAY:
sunny to partly cloudy -- slight warm-up.
morning low: 9C (49F)
daytime high: 15C (59F)