WEATHER / CLIMATE
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Spring weather PNW 1 2 3
by Chester B- 81 replies
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Spring? What spring? We've been about 10-15 degrees below normal and today hit with the latest snow in Portland's history. On top of that it's also the most snow we've had all winter. Schools closed, Highways closed, trees down everywhere and at least 50,000 without power. Depending on location some areas have 8", I have about probably about 3". It's the real wet heavy stuff. I'm glad I didn't buy an annuals yet, and left my Ensete in the garage.
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Global Warming 1 2 3
by Guest- 80 replies
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I guess as palm enthusiasts those of us outside of the tropics cannot get tired of this topic. Yesterday in the local paper was a feature story on how California's wine growing regions are in perile, that they did a new computer model study and found that the warming of various microclimates in Northern California will decimate the wine country areas. Of course the wineries interviewed were optomistic, saying they'd alter their growing practices, but none denied the probable warming trend. They did agree that the wine growing regions will be moving Northward up the Pacific coastline. And as I've posted before, my microclimate has warmed by 10 degrees F in the last 5…
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Spring down under 1 2
by cbmnz- 79 replies
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Mixed bag this week. Third coldest Oct day on record (since 1970) on Thursday with high 9.9C would be a below average day mid winter. Near miss of a late frost yesterday morning had the local growers nervous and get helicopters in air. I got away with a low +1.6C , nothing froze. Trying an A. Alexandrae as experimental planting, has been in a pot outside since early June, protected by the house but that should have got it used to the climate before planting hopefully.
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Opinions, And Analysis On Next Week's North American Cold Blast 1 2
by Mr. Coconut Palm- 1 follower
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Hi Everyone, I am curious what the rest of you have to say about next week's cold blast here in North America? What are your gut feelings and analysis of the situation? From what I have seen and heard, there have been fluctuations going back and forth from warmer to colder, and some discrepancy between the American and European Models. John
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Ok.......Fay 1 2
by epicure3- 79 replies
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I don't hear any buzz about the next TS, maybe hurricane, heading to the Keys and SW Florida. Anybody getting prepared for this?
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West & SW FL Zone Map 1 2
by RedRabbit- 1 follower
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I made a quick zone map for West Central and Southwest Florida. This map is based on weather station data and my observations of what grows where. Green: 9b+ Orange: 10a- Brown: 10a+ Red: 10b- Purple: 10B+ Pink: 11a- *Areas unshaded simply aren't rated. **No guarantee of accuracy, don't plant anything based on this.
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Are locations in California "frost-free"? 1 2
by bubba- 1 follower
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Desmond Muirhead's book on Palm's reported that freezing temperatures had been recorded on the pier at Santa Catalina Island and accordingly no location in California could be considered "frost-free".The discussion on this board suggests that their are many micro-climates in California that are "frost-free".Where are the micro-climates in California that may be most suitable for the growing of coconut palms?
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The Northern Australian Monsoon 2020 - 2021. 1 2
by greysrigging- 78 replies
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She's IN ! At home just now ! The squally showers have done the old 180* turn around streaming in from the Timor Sea to the north west and the Arafura Sea to the north. The true indication of our Monsoon season. About a week or 10 days earlier than normal onset, although perhaps a bit later than in a general La Nina year. which might be mid December. So no excuses now for foolish behaviour, tom foolery, poor decision making, excessive alcohol consumption, and being a bit of a goose.... the 'build up' is done and dusted, mango season is finished, so no more 'mango madness', no more telling the Judge, "sorry Your Honour, but fair dinkum mate, this 'build up' had been a…
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Coldest Temps of Winter for California 1 2
by happ- 1 follower
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California will be blasted with extremely cold temperatures into next week due to a pattern allowing Arctic air to flow easily down the West Coast. Frost and freeze warning are posted for tonight and Friday night for nearly all the coastal valleys in southern California. The wind last night gusted to over 40mph in metro Los Angeles yet the temperature still dropped to 43F\ 6.1C at my house. Tonight will not be as windy and dew points will be very low = frost for many locations. Weak storms are forecast to circulate down the trough into next week and usher in even colder air for California and the Southwest. The clouds and wind may be the only thing to save some garde…
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What have you Heard? 1 2
by Moose- 78 replies
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While attending the recent Tropical Fern and Exotic Plant Society annual auction, the subject of the upcoming cold season was discussed in detail. Many folks in this Society grow some pretty rare and tender plants. The prevailing consensus was that we are in for a bad one. From el nino to we are "way past due", I'm unsure as to what scientific evidence was given.. However, most were old timer plant collectors. What have you heard?
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CBS Evening News says Polar Vortex heading down Midwest Again 1 2
by WestCoastGal- 1 follower
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Watching CBS Evening News tonight and really sorry to hear that a Polar Vortex is due to head down the Midwest real soon and into the south. They said they are expecting it to last several days before retreating back into Canada. Hope the heads up allows you to make plans. Yikes it's only early November.
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Nippy in Florida 1 2
by iamjv- 77 replies
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This is an ugly picture for all of our Florida friends..... hope your palms make it through ok. Jv
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Hi all, Anyone else experiencing drought out there? We're about 5 inches behind on the year and it hasnt rained any decent amount in weeks. Mike
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Hard times coming on the Northern Gulf Coast 1 2
by _Keith- 77 replies
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Spring keeps getting uglier and uglier. New low predictions for 1st week of January are 26,21,24,27,27,33. I am not sure I ever remember 5 continuous nights below freezing, and almost a 6th. This decade has been a tough one on the garden. Got at least 2 palms that will not survive, and likely more that will bite the bullets as well. Bye bye Jubutia. Looking at my shovel and thinking I will dig up my last remaining B. alfredii. Quite a few of the Citrus already badly injured from previous freezes won't be back. I sit in shock, without true words to describe my feelings.
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March 2009 weather 1 2
by SunnyFl- 76 replies
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I turned on wx-radio on in time to hear an announcement about "protect pets and sensitive plants...." and lows in the 40s and "thirties inland." Windchill Advisory issued - windchills in the 30's - for Pinellas! - early Monday. ARE WE OVER THIS YET?? This morning, it felt like a January morning. Then it got colder and the wind got worse.... ...and I recall last November we were complaining about how it felt like January. This is pretty d*** long January, wouldn'tcha say? Tonight we will be using the heater. This is the first March since 1993 that we have needed to use the heat (and couldn't use it back then b/c the storm had knocked the power out.) …
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How was your winter? 1 2
by Ed in Houston- 1 follower
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Here is a short summary of the 2015-16 winter (December, January, February) for Houston Hobby Airport. Highest Lowest Avg. High Avg. Low T. Departure Precipitation P. Departure December: 83 40 70.6 52.2 +5.8 3.49 -.54 January: 78 34 63.8 44.2 -0.1 2.51 -1.36 February: 81 36 71.4 49.7 +3.3 1.66 -1.55 In summar…
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Global warming my butt 1 2
by Rickybobby- 1 follower
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I live southern Ontario and with the global warming we only get more extremes last night we had a record November snowfall most in 70 years
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Most are aware that rain is quite likely next week w/ possible heavy showers in SoCal. The way the jet stream is aimed at California it could also bring very cold temps & frost on clear nights. Looks like the coldest airmass of the year at least for a few days. Winter begins next week: cold & wet followed by warmer & wet later in the week!
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California Spring Weather 1 2
by osideterry- 74 replies
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Winter is over. With Daylight Savings Time, and warmer morning temps, I thought it a good time to start a new thread. I'll post signs of Spring arriving in my yard tonight.
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So, I live in Missouri and I’m ready to get out. I can’t stand the cold, and I HATE the snow. I’ve wanted to move away for a long time, and I’m pretty dead set on doing it soon. I originally wanted to move to northern Florida, but I started to lean more towards SE Texas because of the cost of living. I’m a paramedic, and most jobs in Houston start around $60k. The majority of jobs in Florida start around $45k, and the price for homes/rent is generally higher than Texas. This could change, or I could go into nursing and make more money.. but the principle is the same. Florida = Less money and higher rent, Texas =more money and lower rent. With this current freeze, I’m…
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Hurricane season is still cranking, tropical storm Michael has formed and moving north into the Gulf of Mexico. Looks like the Florida panhandle is in his way, but all in the south should keep an eye out. A little similar to Charlie back in 2004, hopefully will not have similar effects. But I do hope it gives SW Florida some good rain before the raining season ends.
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January 2009 1 2
by simona- 73 replies
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Happy New Year! ....First day began with minus lows night temps here...so, it's not a very happy begin but so far it's normal....:
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Cold Blast no1 for Texas 1 2
by steve 9atx- 73 replies
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Just in time for MLK day, we're supposed to have lows in the "low 30's". I have a King, Triangle, S. uresana, and A. micrantha pushing spears and two Queens starting to bloom! I don't know if it'll do any good, but I broadcast muriate of potash and epsom salts and watered them in. It's probably not soon enough for them to absorb the anitfreeze. Steve
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Where is the Rainy Season (Florida)? 1 2
by chinandega81- 2 followers
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I can't remember a dry and cool May...much less late May...in South Florid. Highs have been in the low 80s the past 10 days, with low humidy and of course, no rain other than a few random sprinkles just enough to get the car messy. Even the ocean temps are below average, with all this wind as of late. Does anyone look at the models and that can tell me if and when they are showing and increase in moisture for Florida? I don't see anything on the local 10 day forecast....it seems like we are stuck in a lovely, early Spring pattern which is great however, my tropicals want and need humidity and rain!!
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Coldest day coming 12/26 in SoCal 1 2
by LJG- 73 replies
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It is predicted to be 34° from Weather.com and 37° from Accuweather. This is the first time I have been predicted below 40. Anyone scared? Me, I am considering getting the family to the bomb shelter and loading it with canned refried beans just in case it is a long one.
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