WEATHER / CLIMATE

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   Summer Down Under 1 2 3 4

   December 1, 2011 by Pedro 65

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   First day of Summer Down Under..Overcast and raining here today.

   

   Last reply by Daryl, April 2, 2012
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   get ready socal 1 2

   March 14, 2012 by MattyB

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   Just reading about two storms that are supposed to hit us this weekend. snow level down to 2000 feet and several inches of rain for the coastal zone. what have you heard?

   

   Last reply by DALION, March 27, 2012

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   What's your soil temperature?

   March 8, 2012 by Jastin

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   What is your soil temperature? I came across a few articles on the effects of root development and plant/root growth. I have dense soil which takes a while to heat up and thus root development is slow( especially in the winter), which means my plants grow slower. Having a lighter soil mix allows the sun to heat the soil faster which speed up the process of root/plant development. This morning the air temp was 41 degrees at my house and my soil temp was 49 degrees. I checked my garden area with lots of new compost at the same time and it was 70 degrees. I've heard that root development stops at around 55-60 degrees (soil temp) Root system http://www.mendeley.com/…

   

   Last reply by tropicbreeze, March 10, 2012
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   So cal frost advisory.

   February 28, 2012 by Stevetoad

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   The national weather service issued a frost advisory for so cal inland valleys form 10 pm tonight until 9am. .".. WINDS DIMINISHING OVER THE DESERTS... ... FREEZING TEMPERATURES OVER THE INLAND VALLEYS... .FREEZING TEMPERATURES LIKELY OVER PORTIONS OF THE INLAND EMPIRE THIS MORNING AND POSSIBLE AGAIN TONIGHT OVER THE INLAND EMPIRE AND THE INLAND VALLEYS OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY. WINDS ARE DIMINISHING OVER THE DESERTS BUT GUSTS OVER 45 MPH STILL LIKELY THIS MORNING."

   

   Last reply by Tyrone, February 29, 2012
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   Continental US Winter Wrap

   February 27, 2012 by bubba

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   Here it is: Miami, Fl. Dec. 2011 Jan. 2012 Feb.1-15/2012 Max Avg. Min. Max Avg. Min. Max. Avg. Min. 82F 73F 55F. 85F. 69F. 43F 87F. 73F 48F He Co Gr He Co Gr He Co Gr 0 261 711 40 158 571 15 212 570 Los Angeles, Ca. Dec.2011 Jan. 2012 Feb.1-15/2012 Max Avg Min Max Avg Min Max Avg Min 76F 55F 37F 86F 59F 42F 80F 59F 41F He Co Gr He Co Gr He Co Gr 313 0 135 186 11 273 168 1 207 Brownsville, Tx. Dec.2011 Jan. 2012 Feb.1-15/2012 Max Avg Min Max Avg Min Max Avg Min 84F 63F 35F 86F. 67F 37F. 87F 65F. 4…

   

   Last reply by Stevetoad, February 28, 2012
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   Warm Winter???

   February 23, 2012 by MattyB

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   Anyone elses Schizolobium still have their leaves? Also, my Monkey Pod Tree still has its leaves, has no tip dieback, and is even starting to grow new leaves.

   

   Last reply by velutina, February 26, 2012
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   North American Winter 2011 - 2012

   October 31, 2011 by amazondk

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   I took a look at forcasts for North America this winter and came up with this map on neoweather.com. If this is the way it goest things do not look too bad for the southeast US palm areas. It does look bad for the northern plains where my parents live. And, if possible I hope to get there in the winter, as I can not make it before.

   

   Last reply by Funkthulhu, February 22, 2012
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   THE BIG FREEZE! 1 2

   February 4, 2012 by Takil-Explorer

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   I have never seen this in Februari downhere! I think I gonna grow Dryas here instead of palms/exotics... Alexander

   

   Last reply by madgav, February 20, 2012
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    Madagascar Cyclone

    February 14, 2012 by _Rich

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    Devastating regardless of where it hits. Especially tough for we palm enthusiasts. Let's keep all of those impacted in our thoughts and pray for no loss of life. http://www.weather.com/outlook/weather-news/news/articles/powerful-giovanna-madgascar_2012-02-13

    

    Last reply by BS Man about Palms, February 14, 2012
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    Snow in Sahara

    January 22, 2012 by Succulentum

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    Snow in Becharois SW Algeria past thursday http://youtu.be/ULfL0sNFjd0?t=21s

    

    Last reply by peachy, February 13, 2012
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    Early January Freeze. 1 2

    January 3, 2012 by cfkingfish

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    I got up a little earlier this morning and looked at Wunderground, this is what I saw. http://www.wunderground.com/wundermap/?lat=27.04283905&lon=-82.35276031&zoom=8&pin=Venice%2c%20FL I did not know how to save the page, but at 445am, it was 60F in Venice, and the Suncoast from Bradenton to Sanibel Island were all sitting between 57-62F. Oddly enough it was around 50F in Tampa, 48F in Naples, upper 30s to low 40s everywhere inland and south of Orlando, and mostly low 50s from West Palm to Miami. Even the northern Keys were colder than the Southwest coast here. I thought it was a misread temperature, so I went outside, and even with 30mph winds, I was no…

    

    Last reply by Takil-Explorer, February 11, 2012
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    Florida Winter 1 2

    December 5, 2011 by gsytch

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    We have had quite a bit of warmth lately. After a chilly rainfall and 50's on Monday, and a chilly 44F at my house Tues morning - the coldest yet - it warmed to near 80F since then, with near 80-F to the low 80's expected thru Thursday. The week before was very similar except the one night chill was barely 50F. Sunny, breezy, not much rain since Halloween. The warmer it stays the more nervous I get. I have not even covered my one shadehouse with plastic yet. Too warm. It is ready to go up and on in an hour though, just in case! I love it but I do not want all this luscious growth to get zapped! Greg i 81F New Port Richey!

    

    Last reply by Takil-Explorer, February 5, 2012
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    Why so cold? 1 2

    January 4, 2012 by gsytch

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    Perhaps someone can shed some light. I've been here long enough to see quick cold snaps, but this year has me confused. There is little snow cover up north, and the land is relatively warm. The Gulf is warmish and yet tonight I am not getting any influence. The AO is not negative, yet this looks as cold as anything we had last year. I knew this arctic air was sitting in Alaska weeks ago, and I always worry when it gets that cold there...but how did this dip occur? It looked cold last week, but not this! I never went above 47F this afternoon and the wind was awful. Anyone chime in? How did this happen? Thanks!

    

    Last reply by Z4Devil, February 1, 2012
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    Why Do Belem And Manaus Stay So Warm

    January 9, 2012 by Rick Santos

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    What are the biggest reasons Manaus and Belem are always warm, compared to latitudes right at the Tropic of Cancer ? Is it the sun intensity? Or is it that they much too far away from the temperate latitudes that air might not be able blow down there? I imagine sun intensity has something to do with it also.

    

    Last reply by amazondk, January 30, 2012
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    Record winter drought

    January 12, 2012 by iwan

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    Last year was one of the wettest winters in local history. This year the driest. We have not had rain since Nov 20th and last December tied the record for no rain set in 1989. Some of you may remember 1989. I hope this is not an omen. We are about two weeks short of having the longest winter dry spell on record and the ten day forcast has no rain in sight. Luckily the central Sierra reservoirs are still well stocked from last winter.

    

    Last reply by JasonD, January 23, 2012
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    West Coast Freeze

    January 15, 2012 by ghar41

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    Weather predictions for the night of January 17-18 here are 24-25F. What is it looking like in your area?

    

    Last reply by JasonD, January 23, 2012
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    The first official freeze? 1 2 3 4

    December 4, 2011 by Gonzer

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    32.2º at 4:30 am today, down from 33.8º at 3:10 am.

    

    Last reply by Palm crazy, January 15, 2012
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    Current Winds - San Diego

    January 13, 2012 by MattyB

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    My dad found this link to a graphic of the current winds, updated every 10 minutes. We're up in Alpine right now and it's pretty darn windy with and Easterly Santa Ana wind. If you know the topography of San Diego it's interesting to link the terrain with the wind. Like you can see how the East wind comes down the San Pasqual valley in Escondido and hits the mountain by Lake Hodges and really roars. Or how the flat, low desert of Imperial Valley suddenly raises up to the mountains and it really ramps up. Current Winds Link

    

    Last reply by Walter John, January 13, 2012
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    cold in florida some damage?

    January 6, 2012 by samirbouag

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    hy everyone! i saw in a french weather website that a cold wave touched florida! did you get some palms damage? how much did you get (temperature)?

    

    Last reply by gsytch, January 7, 2012
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    Good news for east coast winter (or lack thereof)

    December 12, 2011 by SubTropicRay

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    From Accuweather's Henry Margusity NAO, PNA and La Nina Are Just Ruining Our WinterDec 12, 2011; 9:36 AM ET Discussion Videos will resume on Wednesday when I am back in the office. In the meantime, the weather pattern, while stormy, is not the one snow lovers in the eastern part of the country want to see prior to Christmas. Here is why.... La Nina - Remains weak, so pattern remains typical of a La Nina with the cold weather in the West and northern Plains and the warmth across the East. The storm track has been from the southwest to the western Great Lakes. NAO - North Atlantic Oscillation remains positive, so no blocking and therefore no East Coast storm…

    

    Last reply by Moose, January 4, 2012
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    Miami And The Tropic Of Cancer 1 2

    September 29, 2011 by Rick Santos

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    I realize the Tropic of Cancer is an important area on the earth. What makes the sun appear directly overhead on the summer solstice? I know the tilt of the earth has something to do with it but : *Is the curve of the earth steeper or different in that part of the world and that also contributes? It appears so when you look at Miami and the tropics ( from the side ) of a Google Earth download * Is it necessary to go somewhat below the Tropic of Cancer to get tropical level sunlight intensity, vegetation etc. or is Miami close enough to the tropic line to get those benefits most of the year? *If you had to compare latitude 25 N to the true official tr…

    

    Last reply by jasons, January 3, 2012
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    Funnel cloud in San Diego

    December 13, 2011 by Matt in SD

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    I was at work today and glanced out my window and saw this...Pretty exciting, I'd never seen a funnel cloud before. It lasted for several minutes and you could clearly see it rotating. It was much more impressive than the photo seems, but definitely not big enought to be scary. This is just off the coast from the driving range of the Torrey Pines Golf Course in North San Diego (La Jolla). Matt

    

    Last reply by MattyB, December 13, 2011
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    First Frost for Houston

    November 30, 2011 by Ed in Houston

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    On Monday Nov. 28th It was 36 degrees at my place in SE Houston. There may have been some near freezing temps in the colder areas around town, West and North. The air was dry with the DP in the 20s. It was calm and there was some light frost on the roofs, cars and houses. Ed in Houston

    

    Last reply by Xenon, December 10, 2011
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    very high winds for cali coming....

    November 30, 2011 by trioderob

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    Winds... strong and gusty north to northeast winds will develop this evening and continue through Friday... as strong offshore flow develops around the northwest side of the system. Strongest winds will most likely be in Orange County... the inland Empire and the San Bernardino County mountains... where wind gusts could exceed 70 mph at times... especially through and below passes and canyons. Strong winds are also likely in the apple and Lucerne valleys. Strong winds are also expected in San Diego County... but will develop later than the areas to the north. Strongest winds are expected late tonight and Thursday... when damage to trees and power…

    

    Last reply by MattyB, December 5, 2011
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    climate zones for europe help

    December 1, 2011 by bukezi

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    Hi all,can someone tell me a site with reliable information about climate zone in europe because according to some statistics for the last 3 years in my area the temperature is not falling below 5F and that is far above the zone 6b what i find...thanks a lot!

    

    Last reply by dalmatiansoap, December 4, 2011