CT Valley Snowman

71 for the high here, sorry to all those who were stuck in the 60s with showers and misery mist. Barely more than a couple sprinkles during the daylight hours here and a few peaks of sun mixed in. With dews in the 60s it had an late Spring /early Summer vibe.

I will never forget that day. Incredible excitement tracking the synoptic setup turning to sheer dread after seeing the city I spent 20 years of my life directly in the path of a EF-3 tornado. Initially unable to get ahold of my parents, who missed the tornado by 1 mile in Forest Park Springfield, but relieved to find out they were out and unable to find a path home but were safe. It took longer to hear from by brother in law's parents, who missed it by about .3 miles in Sixteen Acres Springfield. My Mom's cousin's house lost a roof near Plumtree Road. My wife was so pissed that I left her at 9 months pregnant to go run to Springfield while there was still severe weather and tornado warnings even after the initial tornado, but I had to see the damage and try to find out more. I still drive through the tornado scarred areas somewhat regularly. Never ceases to amaze me.

I would think the higher plateau of the east slopes of the Berks, towns like Windsor, Savoy, Peru , Florida, etc would probably have some homes near 2K as well. Edit: found a house at 2,100 ft 1095 North St, Windsor, MA 01270 House is for sale. Not bad for MA

I would think the higher plateau of the east slopes of the Berks, in towns like Windsor, Savoy, Peru , Florida, etc would probably have some homes, lots near 2K as well. I believe the Town Green in Windsor Mass is at about 2031 feet.

Nice light show, Stein getting beat to a pulp

Flashing and banging to my west

It was decent around here although no real damage locally, the shelf cloud and lightning strikes were impressive and we had a couple of power flashes. Multiple trees down on North Branch parkway in Springfield, MA. Also multiple trees reported down in New Hartford and Litchfield Connecticut.

Pretty freaking good lighting and rain storm here, and long duration. A couple of strong gusts but not overly impressive in the wind department.

Mitch will do well as usual.

Wow this is tough to read. My deepest sympathy and condolences to all those affected. Just a terrible loss and at such a young age.

That was an ugly run for the holiday weekend.

Picked up about .10 on a nearby PWS.

Mostly cloudy here already and 78

80 here off of high of 90. Straight up summer. https://youtu.be/Kr0tTbTbmVA

comes through on the 18Z GFS next weekend. Id take that blocking high and southern solution rather than a washout. Probably wrong but hope it's right.

BOX: At 1:32 this afternoon, Bradley International Airport hit 90°F for the first time this year, making it the first of our climate sites to meet such benchmark in 2021. The last time BDL saw 90 was 8/25/2020

Memorial Day weekend, especially the first half looks like it's on shaky ground on some current guidance, we needto come through in the clutch.

86 here despite the clouds. KFIT leading the pack at 89.

We were in the mid 80s the past two days but did not sniff 90.

84 around here today after 86 yesterday. Warm but no '90s and this is pretty much the hottest place in Connecticut in this setup. Edit:. I do see some PWS stations at 86-87 in the lower elevations of the Farmington valley in Northern Connecticut but further west than here with a bit less clouds and ocean influence this morning.

Yeah this thing decided to hit us on the way out the door. My wife and daughter spiked a high fever and my wife and son a cough, now they're all improving. We have been cautious with the vaccine for several reasons ,thankfully this does not look to severely impact us going forward.

Have to be way inland for the torch today. 81 here.

Perhaps a few torch spots touch 90 on the northwest flow Sunday.

Nice fast drop here as well on most calm nights. Windows are already open. Nearby PWS shows the cliff drop nicely. That temp spike to 90 just before 6 was definitely a sun taint issue as most places topped off in the 85-86 range around here. Already in the mid 60's.

85 here. Sunny, warm and dry with a breeze. Won't make 90 but 87 range is possible.