November 2009 - Fourth Warmest All-Time
November 2009 finishes at number 4 for all-time warmest Novembers (records date back to 1893). Holding strong all month coming in with a mean temperature of 42.8° (follow this link for more on this statistic). It also becomes the fourth consecutive November which OSNW3 has measured below average precipitation (Annual Precipitation). As far as snow, no measurable snow fell all month (Days with Snow). As this November comes to a close, it is now 262 consecutive days the temperature has reached a daily maximum above 32° (2007[228], 2008[246]). However, with some Winter like temperatures forecast to move in the next couple of days then to stick around for a week or two, things will begin to feel and look more like "normal".
(OSNW3 November Observations)
(OSNW3 November 2009 Summary)
(click on graph for the month summary data - it will open a new tab/window)
(OSNW3 Precipitation Through November 2009)
(OSNW3 Misc Climate Happenings)
Sunshine seemed to be out there this November with 22 Days with Sun but it is five less than the previous two. We recorded 0 t-storms at OSNW3 in November which keeps our yearly total at 16. For more daily climate information about November at OSNW3, click here.
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Front Of House
I am holding out until is snows. So I will remember these photos. The night before the deepest depth of the 2008-2009 Winter season was measured, and then measured again a few days later, 14".
(OSNW3 - Dec 20, 2008)
(OSNW3 - Dec 26, 2008)
(OSNW3 November Observations)
(OSNW3 November 2009 Summary)
(click on graph for the month summary data - it will open a new tab/window)
(OSNW3 Precipitation Through November 2009)
(OSNW3 Misc Climate Happenings)
Sunshine seemed to be out there this November with 22 Days with Sun but it is five less than the previous two. We recorded 0 t-storms at OSNW3 in November which keeps our yearly total at 16. For more daily climate information about November at OSNW3, click here.
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Front Of House
I am holding out until is snows. So I will remember these photos. The night before the deepest depth of the 2008-2009 Winter season was measured, and then measured again a few days later, 14".
(OSNW3 - Dec 20, 2008)
(OSNW3 - Dec 26, 2008)
Now that looks like some nice fluff to play around in, great pics! I'm excited to see what December brings us after this unusual November we had. Looks like the 1st real big lake effect snow event developing Wednesday-Friday off to my east...Could see at least 6" if not a foot by Friday in the snowbelts of WI/Upper Michigan.
ReplyDeleteTim, I am afraid those same dates in 2009 will no yield such fluffy results. I wouldn't mind getting away to the UP for some LES.
ReplyDeleteWow, you only had three days with below-average hi temp. Your data mirrors mine this month...warm and relatively dry. It's interesting that you note that the past three Novembers have had below average precip. Maybe that means you'll make up for it like the past two years!
ReplyDeleteLove the pictures. Gives me hope for a snowy winter. We have some flakes forecasted for this afternoon, with one source showing over an inch for Fulton, but I'm afraid we won't get much. It sure will be good to see it fall again, though.
WxWatcher, unfortunately the models do not show an active pattern for my area. Obviously, that could change, but as it stands, December may be snowless for a while. I'm in the process of securing back-up observers while we are in STL for the holidays, though, as it will start dumping while I am out of town most likely. :)
ReplyDeleteYou got some snow last Christmas, didn't you? I remember a post containing video of the drive home...including storms, rain, sleet, and eventually snow. Awesome video.
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear about the inactivity for your area. The long-range isn't really showing much for us, either. I'm starting to get worried that we'll miss out on the big December snow that we periodically get.
But there's still time!
WxWatcher, lots of time! Most of the time Winter forecasts are wrong anyways. (hehe) We had plenty of snowfalls around Christmas time last year. December blew it's monthly snow record out of the water last year.
ReplyDeleteThe video you are referring to took place in March. March 8, 2009 to be exact. We didn't travel last year as Sonya was a new born, but now she's an opinionated toddler. All has changed. :)
March...that would explain the severe weather.
ReplyDeleteAh, the fun begins...the toddler years. Our 3 year old is currently trying her Mom and Dad to see how far she can push us. We have one Sonya's age, too. She doesn't know many words right now, but she sure has learned to say "Mine" pretty well!
If you ask Catherine (3 y/o) what Daddy wants for his birthday (next week)? She says "Snow". :o) Smart girl.