Sweet September Continues...
The pleasant beginning to September has crept into the second full week. Plentiful sunshine, comfortable temperatures, and not a drop of precipitation are the conditions that continually grace Northeast WI. The down side to all of this is the lack of precipitation. Currently we here at OSNW3 are in the 3rd longest consecutive streak without precipitation since conception back on Nov 1, 2006.
(OSNW3 September Observations)
(Temp Comparison 2008 / 2009 | September 1 - 13)
Max Avg: 70.7 / 74.3 / +3.6
Min Avg: 56.9 / 56.0 / -1.0
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Lack Of Precipitation
Since Nov 1, 2006 there have only been two longer streaks without precip at OSNW3 than the current streak we are experiencing. As of today, Sep 13, 2009, we are 14 days in. The second longest occurred earlier this year and the longest occurred in early 2007.
1. Feb 5, 2007 thru Feb 23, 2007 (19 days)
2. Apr 2, 2009 thru Apr 18, 2009 (17 days)
3. Aug 31, 2009 thru ???
(OSNW3 - Consecutive Days Without Precipitation)
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Front Of House
The landscape is becoming more and more colorful as the days go on. I think we're a couple weeks ahead of scheduled foliage compared to last year, but we'll find a definite answer once October rolls around.
(FOH - Sep 13, 2009)
(Tree Across The Street - Sep 13, 2009)
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A Late Summer Fog
I drove to Sheboygan, WI this past Friday for work. Once I got south of Oshkosh on Hwy 45 I was greeted with some fog. I took as many random quick pics as I could with out running off the road. The photos do not do it justice and there were some formations that I regret not stopping to photograph. (more photos)
(Fog - Sep 11, 2009)
(OSNW3 September Observations)
(Temp Comparison 2008 / 2009 | September 1 - 13)
Max Avg: 70.7 / 74.3 / +3.6
Min Avg: 56.9 / 56.0 / -1.0
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Lack Of Precipitation
Since Nov 1, 2006 there have only been two longer streaks without precip at OSNW3 than the current streak we are experiencing. As of today, Sep 13, 2009, we are 14 days in. The second longest occurred earlier this year and the longest occurred in early 2007.
1. Feb 5, 2007 thru Feb 23, 2007 (19 days)
2. Apr 2, 2009 thru Apr 18, 2009 (17 days)
3. Aug 31, 2009 thru ???
(OSNW3 - Consecutive Days Without Precipitation)
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Front Of House
The landscape is becoming more and more colorful as the days go on. I think we're a couple weeks ahead of scheduled foliage compared to last year, but we'll find a definite answer once October rolls around.
(FOH - Sep 13, 2009)
(Tree Across The Street - Sep 13, 2009)
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A Late Summer Fog
I drove to Sheboygan, WI this past Friday for work. Once I got south of Oshkosh on Hwy 45 I was greeted with some fog. I took as many random quick pics as I could with out running off the road. The photos do not do it justice and there were some formations that I regret not stopping to photograph. (more photos)
(Fog - Sep 11, 2009)
OSNW3, I can mirror your comments exactly. Our weather has been marvelously comfortable, sunny, and dry. But our ground is in dire need of some precip.
ReplyDeleteI don't know where we currently fit in with dry spells since 2007, but it sure seems like a long time since we've had any rain! It's been 25 days since our last good ground soaker (0.88" on 8/19). Since then, we've only had three rain events (0.04, 0.04, and 0.13"). While it helps somewhat, it sure hasn't made much of a difference.
Our long term looks dry, but beautiful!
Saw the Packers play last night. That's quite a defense they've got!
OSNW3,
ReplyDeleteInterestingly enough we have had a bit of a dry spell (it did rain but not enough to sustain the grass or garden) up until this late last week. But it was isolated dryness. 25 miles SW about a week and half ago received 2-3 inches and 80 mi N in one day received over 5 inches about two weeks ago. I am glad for the dry spell though because the whole mowing thing was wearing us down. A nice three week break from yard work was a welcome site.
WxWatcher, our garden could use a good soaking. The Midwest, Upper Midwest is dry, and practically the entire state of WI is on the drought monitor. As far as the Packers are concerned, I love them, and Dom puts the "D" in Defense this season. There is nothing better than beating the Bears at home for the season opener!
ReplyDeleteSuzieE, looks like your area is getting a soaking rain today... I just glanced at the US radar and I saw a nice batch over middle TN. Perhaps it's the local hit miss scenario for you again, though. Glad you got a break from the yard, I bet the grass grows fast and thick down there. :)
Ah, the pic of the tree seems to indicate fall in your area! My yard hasn't really become "fallish" yet. One of my relative's neighbors has an awesome tree that has been "fall-ized". :) Might get a pic of it.
ReplyDelete@WxWtchr, if it wasn't for Cutler's 4 picks, I think Chicago would have won that game.
You could have some of Georgia's precip if you like... we've got plenty down here.
ReplyDeleteLove that misty shot at the end of your post!
Cool shot of the fog. We recently had a string of 5 or 6 days with dense fog in the morning. I would love to make a calendar of fog pictures in Missouri.
ReplyDeleteDewdrop, thank you. GA needs the surplus, right? You can keep the gully washers! We'll get ours soon I hope. Soaking, day long rains...
ReplyDeleteWxWatcher, thanks man. Are you in the process of creating such a calendar?!