OSNW3 | OSHKOSH-NORTH

OSNW3 May 2014 Daily Observations (click on graph for the month summary data - it will open a new tab/window) #OSNW3 recorded the least amount of days > 60F for Oct-Apr this decade. #Oshkosh #wiwx (more) http://t.co/MMxTNibFud pic.twitter.com/PNeeGosnaV — Josh Herman (@OSNW3) May 4, 2014 I love me some East winds. #waves on my side of #lakewinnebago #wiwx https://t.co/J5oBgkadam — Josh Herman (@OSNW3) May 7, 2014 Mr @hostalover360 , you have seen many of my FOH photos over the years. What happened to those bushes? Are they dead? pic.twitter.com/5p7YCbEVUf — Josh Herman (@OSNW3) May 13, 2014 Those dead bushes bring life to the front yard. pic.twitter.com/EDUJgbuubm — Josh Herman (@OSNW3) May 26, 2014 15 days with pcpn in May at #OSNW3 , but just 0.07" above #Oshkosh average. http://t.co/4Ankd0mbO3 #wiwx pic.twitter.com/QRB8Env2ZX — Josh Herman (@OSNW3) June 1, 2014

OSNW3 April 2014 Daily Observations (click on graph for the month summary data - it will open a new tab/window) 109 Days of #winter in 2013-14 (same as 2012-13). #spring officially began at #OSNW3 on Apr 2 - http://t.co/z5ZzNSI45d (new blog post) #wiwx — Josh Herman (@OSNW3) April 3, 2014 Time lapse of yesterday's #snow accumulation and today's melt. The shadow wins the race - http://t.co/UTjDpvvbyB #OSNW3 #Oshkosh #wiwx — Josh Herman (@OSNW3) April 5, 2014 24hr obs ending 7AM today, #OSNW3 recorded a MaxT of 60.2°. First 60+ since 10/13/13. 180 days ago. #Oshkosh #wiwx pic.twitter.com/EfCN6NXbKn — Josh Herman (@OSNW3) April 10, 2014 18 measurable #snow days in April at #OSNW3 since 2007 - http://t.co/tSdo7evcLN #Oshkosh #wiwx (photos & radarloops) pic.twitter.com/3E8gmO5W7P — Josh Herman (@OSNW3) April 11, 2014 Cats and dogs. Watch the area around #OSNW3 succumb to water. #flood #Oshkosh #wiwx - http://t.co/SmchqvchBC ...

The winter of 2013-14 has come to an end. Spring is officially here, in my backyard. Let me review the the conditions that constitute a winter season. The definition of a Winter Season Duration (WSD) is as follows, and in the case of OSNW3, six(6), is used for "several" consecutive days. First Day of Winter represents a daily max temp equal or below 32°F and a snow depth of 1" or greater for several consecutive days. Last Day of Winter represents a daily max temp equal or above 32°F and a snow depth less than 1" for several consecutive days. ---- The winter of 2013-14 lasted 109 days. It began on Dec 14, 2013 and ended on Apr 1, 2014. Below is a graphical representation. What is locked into memory from last winter? It also lasted 109 days. It began later, ended later and was not persistently cold like this winter. Note the differences between last year (below) and this year (above). While it seems uncommon, we cannot rule out winter making a return thi...

OSNW3 March 2014 Daily Observations (click on graph for the month summary data - it will open a new tab/window) I analyzed the top-5, they are legit. Deepest March snow depths in #Oshkosh #wiwx history - http://t.co/067ddRUjfA pic.twitter.com/bSdpFU932r — Josh Herman (@OSNW3) March 7, 2014 Winds pull strands of ice out into Lake Michigan from Washington and Detroit Islands. http://t.co/ZQMWiV9zfY pic.twitter.com/zybXkRgWyK — NASA Earth (@NASA_EO) March 10, 2014 Thanks for the muse @WIBN06 - looks to be sunny and 53F at #OSNW3 . Snow depth was 8" this AM. #Oshkosh #wiwx pic.twitter.com/1PvbfDLufn — Josh Herman (@OSNW3) March 10, 2014 Overnight #OSNW3 recorded a MinT of 34.5F. This is the first time since 12/4/13 that the MinT recorded +32F. 98 days ago. #Oshkosh #wiwx — Josh Herman (@OSNW3) March 11, 2014 A 16" snow depth difference between #OSNW3 and @WIBN06 - https://t.co/PDWexn5inE (it's a map) #wiwx #Oshkosh #Suamico pi...

I've been traveling to a customer site in Sheboygan, WI for over a decade. The route I choose to take most often is the road less traveled. I like to go slow and look at the scenery. My favorite portion of the route (the bulls-eye on the map above) is traversing Wisconsin's southern portion of the Niagara Escarpment . During the winter months I often observe a large chunk of ice slowly snaking it's way down the escarpment towards the road. (the bulls-eye on the map below is where the chunk of ice exists) I think of the chunk of ice as a mini glacier. Each time I pass it I notice how it grows, deforms and flows through time. This year is it abnormally large. Compelled by it, I stopped and took a couple photos today. Update on the NEMG - April 1, 2014 While I was on my way out of Sheboygan earlier in the day I hugged Lake Michigan. #lakemichigan is certainly open as of right now. #sheboygan #wiwx pic.twitter.com/R8waQoVNnx — Josh Herman (@OSNW3) ...

OSNW3 February 2014 Daily Observations (click on graph for the month summary data - it will open a new tab/window) Sun is shinning and birds are chirping in the backyard. Installing a "sink", "shelves", and a "fireplace" inside the Quinzhee hut. #wiwx — Josh Herman (@OSNW3) February 2, 2014 Awesome what the sun angle can do. Birds everywhere in the backyard. Cardinals, Finchs, Juncos, Chickadees - Spring is in the air. #wiwx — Josh Herman (@OSNW3) February 7, 2014 #EAA skiplane fly-in today! pic.twitter.com/t6GKlQjXnt — Kelly Nelson (@aviatrixk) February 8, 2014 It snowed today. I love snow. 1.6" at #OSNW3 in #Oshkosh #wiwx pic.twitter.com/Ym4hEYCbWe — Josh Herman (@OSNW3) February 13, 2014 Snow has ended at #OSNW3 . Total accumulation of 4.4". Snow depth is 14". #Oshkosh #wiwx @NWSGreenBay pic.twitter.com/YvLITTPPGo — Josh Herman (@OSNW3) February 18, 2014 Saw this on the FB. Ice roads on #B...

OSNW3 January 2014 Daily Observations (click on graph for the month summary data - it will open a new tab/window) Mammal acclimation to the change of season is wonderful. A truly balmy 30.9°F currently at #OSNW3 #Oshkosh #wiwx Bring on the cold. #Packers — Josh Herman (@OSNW3) January 4, 2014 -18.7°F at #OSNW3 currently. This marks the coldest reading of the instruments life. #Oshkosh #wiwx — Josh Herman (@OSNW3) January 6, 2014 #lakewinnebago looking southeast. #wendts #wiwx pic.twitter.com/keGERRLSxt — Josh Herman (@OSNW3) January 13, 2014 The little clipper that could. #wiwx pic.twitter.com/yeFLSsimq8 — Josh Herman (@OSNW3) January 14, 2014 Our #quinzeehut #snow pile is gaining girth. A couple more inches of snow and it will be ready to dig into. #wiwx pic.twitter.com/xKjo73ENwt — Josh Herman (@OSNW3) January 15, 2014 Of the 7 recorded days with snow at #OSNW3 this January, only one of them has measured over an inch. http://t.c...