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August Summary, 2012 Summer & Annual Precipitation Update

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OSNW3 August 2012 Daily Observations OSNW3 August 2012 Summary (click on graph for the month summary data - it will open a new tab/window) Summer 2012 - 4th Warmest in Oshkosh History (click on image for entire list - it will open a new tab/window) Annual Precipitation OSNW3 is 3.97 inches above the Oshkosh 30 year average through August.

Cool Down Right On Schedule

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It's been a hot and dry July around the region as we all know. Back in late June when I was writing my monthly weather column for the Oshkosh Northwestern I was able to note a projection of relief from the heat and better chances for precipitation around the middle of the month using Lezak's Recurring Cycle theory. Granted the cool down came 24-48 hours past the initial time frame the LRC based Oshkosh trend had projected, but never the less, it came and it is here. One of the many beauty's of the LRC is that it breathes. Keeps us on our toes, so to speak. "I like to use the LRC (Lezak’s Recurring Cycle) to put details onto the CPC month long forecast. If the jet dips and dives as it has since October during this part of the cycle, July could eventually harbor a more seasonal feel with extra chances at meaningful precipitation. I am personally looking forward to the middle part of the month when daytime highs in the 70s could be possible providing a needed break f...