Monday, November 7, 2011

fall classic... (pm.7.nov.11)>

other than a few wisps of very high cirrus clouds, skies are clear this evening just after sunset.  today turned out to be the sunniest day of the post-monsoon season... and according to my records, it was way back in april that we had a day with so few clouds.  there were only a handful of anaemic-looking cumulus clouds over the mountain peaks for a couple of hours early this afternoon, and a few very thin strips of cirrus.  i recorded a high temp of 63.1F (17.3C)... as humidity ranged generally between 50-55%.

the dramatic warming in the upper atmosphere today squashed the usual afternoon development of clouds over the mountains... thanks to the ridge of high pressure which continues to develop across north india.  there  isn't much evidence of warming here at our elevation yet, but i still expect us to jump up a few degrees during the coming 2-3 days.  that will put us well above normal for november.

the fair and mild pattern won't last for long, it appears.  already, there is indication of a couple of new upper-level disturbances arriving between late thursday and sunday, and that will give us at least a slight chance of getting some random showers, while eventually cooling our temps back down to seasonal averages.  in the meantime... enjoy this gorgeous stuff while it lasts...

MONDAY NIGHT: mostly clear skies.  not quite as cool.
low: 13C (55F)

TUESDAY: sunshine and a few high clouds.  mild for november.
high: 19C (67F)

WEDNESDAY: a mix of sun and mainly high clouds.  unseasonably warm.
morning low: 13C (56F)
daytime high: 21C (69F)

THURSDAY: partly cloudy with pleasant temps.  slight chance of a late day shower.
morning low: 14C (57F)
daytime high: 21C (70F)

FRIDAY: partly cloudy.  a shower or two possible.
morning low: 14C (58F)
daytime high: 21C (69F)

SATURDAY: partly to mostly sunny and turning a bit cooler.
morning low: 13C (55F)
daytime high: 18C (65F)