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    E PA/NJ/DE Winter 2020/2021 OBS Thread

    in Philadelphia Region

    Posted

    7 hours ago, RedSky said:

    Many fellow weenie peeps got Lucy'd in New England like we usually do. I have to dig into the arcane weenie handbook to see what this means for winter.

     

    They can get screwed all winter and still end up w/10"+ more than our average...so 30" for them which isn't too shabby.

    No pity here...

    35F

     

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    E PA/NJ/DE Fall 2020 OBS Thread

    in Philadelphia Region

    Posted

    33 minutes ago, Wentzadelphia said:

    Man you guys are really down on this winter. I could care less about the winter as a whole. Give me one 12+ storm and it’s lights out. Though, I still think this winter exceeds expectations, and by a lot.

    Not all of us. I don't expect a 12+ event but smaller storms which will be a helluva lot better than last year...

    36F/zero wind/clear skies

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    E PA/NJ/DE Fall 2020 OBS Thread

    in Philadelphia Region

    Posted

    6 hours ago, KamuSnow said:

    Since we spend so much time outside here, I've been enjoying this weather. Lots of wood to split, and evenings testing the results with a kettle fire. One more blowing of leaves probably, maybe a mow to be sure it's less than 2" long so the snow lays on it nice, good stuff. I was fireside about as late as you were last night, lol. It's been seasonably warm for the most part but not over the top. Feels like a nice lead in to some snow in December, that's my mindset at the moment anyway.

    Outside again....a bit colder than previous nights.  39F @ 9:30pm but not bad at all. The key is the winds are calm. The last thing I need is a windy night where an ember blows across the yard and sets my neighbors house on fire...  

     

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    E PA/NJ/DE Fall 2020 OBS Thread

    in Philadelphia Region

    Posted

    2 hours ago, RedSky said:

    My observation is the change to warmth is significant. When I lived in Horsham the last lawn cut most seasons was a little past mid-October say around the 20th, then a leaf mulching run two weeks later. In a cooler region here in upper Bucks last lawn cuts were being made last week. A month change is huge.

     

    Lived in Horsham for a good portion of my life (3-4 decades)....leaves were falling/grass growing way past mid Oct...trick/treat through leaves was super fun. Nov, still leaves but grass started to slow...end of Nov, clean up and done. 

    I just don't see what the big shit is? After Monday (trashcans blowing again..lol)...temps/overnight temps will be average/below average til winter officially starts. Things level out......

     

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    E PA/NJ/DE Fall 2020 OBS Thread

    in Philadelphia Region

    Posted

    4 hours ago, Albedoman said:

    no, I am a soil/geological scientist . Name calling gets you absolutely no credibility as having a physical science background for sure on this site.  With warm overnight temps, the soil temps cannot drop and grass keeps growing.  15+ degree avg temps overnight temps will not place cool season grass in dormancy 

    Soil temperature is not the same as air temperature

    Soil temperature is not the same as air temperature. The earth acts like a giant radiator. It gradually absorbs the suns energy over time, and then releases it slowly. Air temperature can fluctuate dramatically as day turns to night and as the seasons progress. Soil takes a long time to change temperature.

    In the spring, the soil is cold from the winter and can take a long time to heat up. This is why spring scarification and lawn repairing can pose problems due to the soil not having warmed sufficiently. Seed may not germinate quickly and grass growth can be sluggish.

    Using an infra red soil thermometer to check soil temperature Using an infra red thermometer to check soil temperature

    In the autumn, the opposite is true. The air temperature maybe falling, but the soil retains a lot of heat. This helps seed germination and aids the grass in absorbing valuable nutrients from autumn fertilisation. Many lawns can continue to look green and lush well into autumn and early winter. Autumn is usually the best time for seeding and major lawn renovation work.

    ^Just don't know why you're freaking out so much about overnight temps and grass growth? Things are pretty much normal down my way....front lawn hasn't grown in weeks and back yard a little. I'll rake up whatever leaves are left and mow the lawn this weekend and be done with it till next next year as usual. (End of Nov) Don't think temps have been so far off that would affect lawn growth.

     

     

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    E PA/NJ/DE Fall 2020 OBS Thread

    in Philadelphia Region

    Posted

    3 hours ago, Albedoman said:

    another  crappy night to sleep if you like cold crisp fall nights -  windows open  still in the low 50's at 1 am  Mt Holly says to 38---   no way in hell with the stratus cover again. Avg low for my area is 30 degrees- I stand over 20 degrees above normal right now.  I will be mowing until January at this rate.

     

    Damn man, you're a spaz-case. Overnight temps have nothing to do w/lawn growth....if it grows, cut it. I'll probably do my last leave rake/lawn cut this week which is normal. (last week Nov)

    45F

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    E PA/NJ/DE Fall 2020 OBS Thread

    in Philadelphia Region

    Posted

    48F @ 1:15am sitting around the fire pit.  Dead calm wind....perfect setting.

    Monday looks interesting (or as interesting as it gets). 1"+ rains, winds (40+) w/the possibility of a storm.    

    That being said, I wouldn't mind a potential snow event in the near future.(Think DT is a little revved up during the 2nd week Dec) Care less if it was only a 1-2" event....just something to get things started.

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    E PA/NJ/DE Fall 2020 OBS Thread

    in Philadelphia Region

    Posted

    11 minutes ago, Birds~69 said:

    FOX29 (Kathy Orr) winter forecast tonight, wonder if she/they follow Cecily (6abc) and Co.....

    38F

    Well, that was a little odd. FOX29 breakdown:

    -30% chance white Xmas

    -14 days w/snow on the ground

    -Mild winter, Jan the coldest

    -5 storms

    -1 storm 6"+

    18" total 

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    E PA/NJ/DE Fall 2020 OBS Thread

    in Philadelphia Region

    Posted

    greenskeeper,  you're slipping man. Red Sky and myself have had post viewable for 9 - 12 hrs+  and no weenie tags....WTF???  You better shape up or pay will be docked. Perhaps you should set your alarm for every 2 hrs,  login, check and weenie as needed. This tardiness will not be  tolerated...

    35F 

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    E PA/NJ/DE Fall 2020 OBS Thread

    in Philadelphia Region

    Posted

    16 minutes ago, Birds~69 said:

    Getting the whiskey bottle out for Cecily's forecast:

    Just a guess,

    Snow:

    Philly 10"or less

    Immediate Burbs (myself) 10" - 15"

    Further Burbs (upper Bucks/Mont Counties N/W) 15"+

    Temps above average overall with our standard Jan blow torch....

    Let's see...

     

    Cecily and Adam:

    Philly 9-12"

    Lehigh 15-18"

    Above average temps

    Short cold snaps and we'll have to nickel dime things.

    Lol... I think I did pretty well.  Seriously not horrible.  Last year was a  wreck...anything would be  better!

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