IrishRob17

2 hours ago, LibertyBell said:

cloud forecasts must be taken with a grain of salt, it's been sunny all afternoon today!

 

Says the guy who's been asking for cloud forecasts for weeks

12 minutes ago, Brian5671 said:

yeah the drought I'm refering to in summer 2022 was more of a "flash drought"  bone dry for about 3 months before the wet pattern returned-it was very dry though-lawns was toast and even some leaves on trees died...we had something like a half inch of rain in July which combined with the strong sun really dried things out

I remember it, I recorded 5.34" for June, July, August which honestly is more than I would've thought with how dry everything was in July and August 2022.  Lately we get 5" every couple of weeks.

.2 here, gets me to 32.0" for the season. 

On 3/29/2024 at 6:26 AM, Rtd208 said:

Interesting article.

Radar gaps threaten millions as severe weather season ramps up in U.S.

The NW crew here are well aware of the slight gap along the Orange/Sullivan County line, depending on the direction precipitation is moving in from, especially thunderstorms. I can't imagine being in a legit gap area.

On 3/8/2024 at 10:52 AM, hudsonvalley21 said:

It’s like a sponge out there. Went to the angry orchard last Sunday before this weeks rain and it was sloppy then. Was wondering if you have the monthly precip totals since October. Can’t remember when I had to drain the pool so many times vs. years before. 

On 3/8/2024 at 11:09 AM, IrishRob17 said:

Sure, with one caveat, the Feb total is just what the tipper registered which is likely off due to the snows. I'll have to check my records at home later if you want an accurate total for Feb:

Oct: 3.69

Nov: 2.13

Dec: 8.07

Jan: 3.51

Feb*: 1.78

Mar: 2.11 

On 3/8/2024 at 11:25 AM, IrishRob17 said:

Well over 57" since last June.

On 3/9/2024 at 11:05 AM, IrishRob17 said:

 

Feb was 2.34"

62.86" since June. 70.09" since last April 1. Average annual rainfall is 40-45" in these parts.

11 minutes ago, tamarack said:

April 2023 thru March 2024 is currently (thru 7 AM) at 63.52".  2005 had 66.67", hopefully out of reach, but #2, 63.73" will be left in the mud (no dust here).  However, Feb 24 failed to get the message - its 0.95" is the driest.

Down here not too far from your old stomping grounds in NW NJ, 70.09" from April 2023 to right now.

8 minutes ago, LibertyBell said:

The good thing is you dont need a room to see an eclipse.  I plan on just getting there and coming back, no nights spent anywhere.

 

Thoughts and prayers for your first trip traveling so far north in NY

1 minute ago, coastalplainsnowman said:

Anyone have any idea why a map like this leaves out an area where 8 million people live?

Its always been that way for whatever reason but it still gives the general idea of how wet the past nine months have been.

8 minutes ago, Brian5671 said:

seems like a distant memory but April/May and into June 2023 were bone dry

Had 6.21" in April here but only 1.02" in May before the faucet got turned on later in June.

21 minutes ago, psv88 said:

Great. Doesn’t make up for an overall shitty season. The masses don’t go skiing in April. 

No doubt. I just found it interesting, that's all.

On 3/23/2024 at 11:36 AM, uofmiami said:

Ski resorts up there will be happy.

On 3/23/2024 at 11:47 AM, psv88 said:

Too little too late. It’s akin to a rainy summer and then it gets nice after Labor Day. Doesn’t help the beach resorts at all. 

I saw at least some of he ski areas up there had traffic jams and ran out of parking, might have been their best weekend of the season.

2.63" with some sun off to my west 

Not 3” here, just another average, run of the mill, 2.60” March storm, up to 6.41” for the month. So pretty average for these days both for the storm and the month…

5 minutes ago, JetsPens87 said:

I'm not seeing it. Any obs?

 

850s and 925 are torched. I can't see how there would be snow there. Even mixing in.

All the mPING reports I see down there report plain rain. 

1 minute ago, bluewave said:

 

 

 

Up to 33.5 degrees with 1.12”, ice slowly melting here. 

Tough to get good photos but this table is incased in ice. There's a rose bush in the bed there that sprouted new growth this week which is now caked in ice. 

4 minutes ago, snowman19 said:

My wife’s cousin lives in Pine Bush, she said there’s real good icing up that way

I believe it, I’m just a bit south of there. Based on the traffic maps the roads are ok but I’m sure there some sights to be seen if I have the ice at 400’

9 minutes ago, rclab said:

Good morning Rob. In the main thread you mentioned the trees and bushes are encased in ice. With winds possibly gusting later is yours and the surrounding northern areas in any danger. Please be careful if you go out. As always ….

Good morning! I anticipate the ice to be melted off as the temps slowly rise before the winds get going later.  

Up to 32.6 with .56 so far. While the ground and cars are clear all the trees and bushes are encased in ice. 

32.5 degrees and just under a half inch and pouring, a truly lovely morning...not

9 hours ago, wishcast_hater said:

I’m tired of these record rains we have been having. I just replaced my sump pump and installed a silent check valve in my basement, so I guess this will be the chance to test it. Hopefully it works out.

Unfortunately I have to work Friday night into Saturday at the wastewater treatment plant and rain especially the amount being forecast means a rough night for all of us, hopefully the heavy stuff comes after 7 am.


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It will be after 7

5 minutes ago, Brian5671 said:

Today would do January proud

After getting down to 26, up to 31, been below freezing for close to 12 hours now.

6 hours ago, NorthShoreWx said:

Any advice for hairy bittercress, which is already running amok?

I know barely enough to be dangerous so no, but I have a crop of that again this year too. I think that germinates in the fall, so maybe pre emergent makes sense in the fall too? I need to research it because each spring the hairy bittercress gets worse here. I just know that the crabgrass pre emergent lasts three to four months depending on the weather and there are various types of crabgrass that germinate at different times of the spring and summer. 
27 here currently.

1 hour ago, NCPOW said:

What are the expected precip chances and totals today? I’m hoping to get some pre emergent on the lawn before a possible washout this weekend. 

1 hour ago, Brian5671 said:

I think it's a bit early for pre-emergent-I'd wait another week.   But on your question we're looking at light amounts maybe .10 or .20

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If you do apply this early you'll need another application to cover you for the entire growing season. 39 and drizzle here, blah and 20s are a lock up here in he coming days.