Layman

Our observed and recorded weather data set is so infinitesimally small in the grand scheme that it sometimes seems ridiculous to refer to our current "norms" and "averages". Maybe the past thousand years would be something that's more manageable from a recency-biased perspective of norms and averages. Hard telling. From my perspective, 40-100 years doesn't even scratch the surface but it's what we've got to work with.

This is critical for science to be meaningful and useful. It should be the utmost priority in any realm to ensure the input data is accurate. Tip was referring to multiple studies just yesterday citing how they were "science'd" (I believe that was the term he used) and peer reviewed/confirmed. If your input data is inaccurate, your peer-reviewed output data is also inaccurate. I'm not sure what data specifically was being used there and can't say one way or the other if that data was accurate but the point is much bigger than the accuracy of a handful of studies. The principles of science must be adhered to so it can be relied upon in all realms it's deployed. Whether it's improperly calculated instruments, human error, lax testing/recording, biased influencing, or any other inaccurate input it degrades the usefulness of the output. Perhaps, and realistically considering, science has always been this way and the innate level of ignorance borne from that has instilled too much confidence. With so much data at our fingertips now it's easy for a pro or average Joe to spot inconsistencies/inaccuracies and it certainly muddies the water of reliable consensus.

It's even simpler than that. May I introduce "poisonous fog": https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-14239417/thick-fog-mystery-chemical-smell-reports.html

If I'm interpreting this right, does this mean 6"+ of snow for NEMA and SENH?

It's cranking pretty good here. Up above it's howling. Tops of the pines swinging wildly. One good sized branch down so far. I was expecting it to be less than it is.

Recorded a 32mph gust at 11:15. There may be yard cleanup after all.

Registered a 28.6 gust at 9:45am. Breezy and annoying for trash day. When my poorly sited station registers in the 35mph+ range, we're blowing pretty good and there's gonna be some yard cleanup when it's done.

A wise man once said “when the weather gives you lemons, make smash burgers”. Me and the little lady heeded the call. Beautiful afternoon out there, hope you got to enjoy it.

There's this fellow called the "Grinch" you may or may not be aware of. He routinely visits New England around this time of year spreading angst, dews and temps near 50+ at what many feel is the most inopportune time. Some say "abnormal", others may say "delayed, not denied".

"Ain't happening Prismshine"

I was super snappy one day and decided to binge watch the Terminator movies. Never felt better afterwards! I kid!

49.5 degrees and 0.54” of rain. So far. We grill this afternoon.

Sounds like we could see the rarest of rare back to back to BACK storms during that stretch. Fingers crossed.

Yeah, but early birds of a feather flock together so it is what is and what should never be.

I do enjoy these mashed up sayings you come up with. Bringing the gift horse to water was another classic

More back to back storms?

Soggy & foggy here. Thicc. 34 degrees.

Looks like possibly a young Charlie Sheen there in the lower left.

Nice! Westfield was a decent ride for us but we would make the trek for the state races. I actually won a Columbia BMX bike there in like 86-87 that I still have. I believe they were manufactured down in that area. I remember racing during a rained out weekend there one year. Not fun on 1-1/4” tires! 33 and drizzle here this morning. I’m largely indifferent to most weather but 33 degree rain is essentially the top of the list for most disliked.

There was a BMX track in the same location as a motorcycle track in Southwick, MA. For a somewhat weather related aspect, the BMX track was dry and sandy like beach sand and when we went to try and screw around on the motorcycle track, it was soft, deep and somewhat muddy. That track was also comparatively huge in relation. We were already breaking bones on BMX bikes so mom and dad were none to keen on jumping up to motorcycles

ELF, Profile and Phase II (titanium, similar to Titan brand)

The 80’s definitely struggled for snowy weather but what a blast to spend your teen years! Some of you here are around my age - did anyone race BMX around New England during the 80’s heydays? There were a ton of tracks in MA and I probably raced at all of them or at least all the NBL sanctioned ones. Met a lot of fun, like-minded kids during those years. Good times.

Sorry to hear that for sure. Did that one year at Sunday River myself. Sucked. Simply nothing to do. I went out one day in the pouring rain for a couple runs and called it. Terrible. Hope it turns around for you or there’s a silver lining somewhere.

Free delivery to the NH seacoast, yes?