Tuesday, February 21, 2012

more to come... (am.21.feb.12)>

monday's high temp: 54.1F (12.3C)
overnight low temp: 45.9F (7.7C)
overnight rainfall: 0.61" (1.5cm)
rainfall since monday morning: 0.75" (1.9cm)

we have cloudy skies this morning just after sunrise... but no rain at the moment.  we've already had close to 2cm since this latest storm system started moving in, and there should be plenty more where that came from.  the break in the action we're experiencing early this morning won't last very long, i'm inclined to think, as it looks like, from the satellite vantage point, the next batch of rain is organizing just to our west.

the best frame of mind for all of us is to expect occasional periods of rain for the next 36-48 hours.  "occasional" means that there will be some dry weather in between, but it would be a good idea to keep the umbrella and rain gear within reach if you need to be out and about.

still no indication that there will be enough cold air available to bring the snow line anywhere close to mcleod, or even naddi and dharamkot for that matter.  this is definitely a more "springtime" storm system, with lots of mild air wrapped up in it.  we are watching for some clearing toward the end of the week, but no dramatic turn to an extended period of dry and sunny weather is expected...

TUESDAY: mostly cloudy.  occasional periods of rain likely, with some thunder possible as well.
high: 12C (53F)

TUESDAY NIGHT: more on-again, off-again rain is likely.
low: 8C (46F)

WEDNESDAY (FIRST DAY OF TIBETAN LOSAR): continued mostly cloudy, with a good chance of another period or two of rain anytime during the day.  some thunder, too?
high: 12C (53F)

THURSDAY: maybe a bit of sun, otherwise mostly cloudy with a few showers still possible.
morning low: 8C (46F)
daytime high: 12C (54F)

FRIDAY: partly cloudy... a nicer day.
morning low: 8C (46F)
daytime high: 13C (55F)

SATURDAY: a mix of clouds and some sun, with a chance of a shower or two.
morning low: 7C (45F)
daytime high: 12C (54F)