Friday, December 21, 2018

the 2018 winter solstice... (pm.21.dec.18)>

We remain locked into a very uneventful weather pattern, with little or no chance of any precipitation for at least the next week or so.  Temperatures have been running a few degrees above normal for this time of year, but a subtle push of cooler air from the north-northwest will occur by Sunday, and last through Christmas Day, taking us closer to where we should be.

The winter solstice is occurring right now, meaning that we've arrived at the shortest couple of days of the year, and are officially into the winter season.

Extended range models keep tempting us with a turn to a more active weather pattern and increasing chances of rain and snow just after the new year arrives... so we'll keep our eyes on that.  It's been an extremely dry couple of months, and some good doses of precipitation would be welcome.

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