E PA/NJ/DE Spring 2026 Obs/Discussion

[ChescoWx]

Minimum temperatures this morning were 8 to 14 degrees below normal for today’s date. The lowest was our typical cold spot in Warwick Twp with a low of 35.5. With the exception of Sunday, where temperatures will be close to normal with highs in the low 70’s we should see well below normal temperatures continue for at least the next week. Rain chances increase tomorrow morning into the afternoon. We should see a mostly sunny Mom’s Day on Sunday before more rain arrives Sunday night into Monday. Some models are hinting at almost an inch of rain between Saturday and Monday night.

[LVblizzard]

Maybe it’s just me but my allergies were not bad at all this spring. I only had maybe 3 or 4 days where I had to take my allergy meds. Now that the trees have all bloomed the window for pollen allergies seems to have closed and I’m very happy about that.

[Albedoman]

9 hours ago, ChescoWx said:

Nice write up! our climate has always and will always move in cycles. Of note with May likely to end with below normal temperatures - this will mark 7 of the last 10 months with below average temperatures here in Chester County.

thanks

 

[ChescoWx]

We have some light rain around this morning here in NW Chester County a cool day is on tap with some showers. Highs will struggle to reach the lower 60's. Nice but brief warm up tomorrow for Mom's Day with highs reaching the mid 70's with sunshine. Much cooler again with below normal temperatures all week. We will have additional rain chances both Sunday night and Monday and again Wednesday through Friday.

[RedSky]

56F light rain and dank

 

[JTA66]

Another day, another 0.20” in the bucket, 55F.

[ChescoWx]

Happy Mother's Day to all of the moms out there! We should see a great weather day for all of you with highs in the mid 70's. There could be some showers developing late in the afternoon and into the evening. Back to cooler than normal temperatures the rest of the upcoming work week before we warm up by next weekend. Our best rain chances after later today will be Wednesday into Thursday.

[KamuSnow]

Just had a thundershower here, nothing dramatic, a fair amount of lightning and thunder not too far away. Wasn't really expecting it, lol. 0.15" of rain so far (still raining). Well take it, thanks!

Eta, 72F currently, down from 77.

[RedSky]

Another .20"

Time after time after time

[Hurricane Agnes]

On 4/28/2026 at 12:32 PM, Albedoman said:

to all. Many of you do not realize the extent of the real ahrd freeze about two weeks ago.  Many fruit trees and vineyards  have been decimated. 0-10 % of the normal fruit harvest from our region alone. All new growers are finished before they even started for this year. All  3 vineyards in Lowhill Township area lost this years grape growing season.  The grapes will likley come from non-PA growers to make wine this year if they want to bottle wine.  The media has turned a blind eye to this issue- believe me --as they are too damn worried about social issues than the number one economic driver in PA- food production. Its a real shame as many people will lose their jobs and still the politicians say absolutley nothing. N0 PA apples, peaches, plums, grapes, strawberries, bluberries and nectarines at the farmers markets.  Personally even when covered , my beans  received 80% damage. More needs tobdiscussed as I feel PA politicians should be asking for federal disater relief for this. It was hardwinter to boot and many municplaities are hurting based on local road conditions too. Time to discuss these issues rather than baseball and sports issues as they relate to weather patterns

Over the weekend down here, one of the popular pick-your-own places in the area- Linvilla Orchards in Media, Delaware County, had announced that they lost 90% of their apple crop and somewhere around 60% - 90% of their peach crop after that last freeze.  I know those 2 are probably their biggest fruit products in terms of tree planting, popularity, and sales... although they also have plums, nectarines, cherries, pluots and apricots (that IIRC tend to bloom earlier), plus they have the bush fruits like blueberries and raspberries and viners like strawberries.  Still , that was a huge loss for them and illustrates how farmers have to deal with fickle weather.

I finished up April with 2.68" of rain and over the past week since May 6, I've had 0.95", the latest with 3 rounds yesterday of 0.28", 0.21", and 0.01" just before midnight, with another 0.01" today just after midnight.  I was able to get under a couple of tiny convective cells yesterday that triggered my lightning detector, but didn't produce any audible thunder.  Still, it was my first convection of the year! 

Got up to 78 yesterday after a 48 low and am currently at an overcast 50 with dp 38.

[ChescoWx]

We have received measurable rain in 5 of the last 6 days across the county. Below normal temperatures are likely to continue today through Friday before we warm back to above normal by the weekend. The best chances of rain will be Wednesday into Thursday morning.

[The Iceman]

5 hours ago, Hurricane Agnes said:

Over the weekend down here, one of the popular pick-your-own places in the area- Linvilla Orchards in Media, Delaware County, had announced that they lost 90% of their apple crop and somewhere around 60% - 90% of their peach crop after that last freeze.  I know those 2 are probably their biggest fruit products in terms of tree planting, popularity, and sales... although they also have plums, nectarines, cherries, pluots and apricots (that IIRC tend to bloom earlier), plus they have the bush fruits like blueberries and raspberries and viners like strawberries.  Still , that was a huge loss for them and illustrates how farmers have to deal with fickle weather.

I finished up April with 2.68" of rain and over the past week since May 6, I've had 0.95", the latest with 3 rounds yesterday of 0.28", 0.21", and 0.01" just before midnight, with another 0.01" today just after midnight.  I was able to get under a couple of tiny convective cells yesterday that triggered my lightning detector, but didn't produce any audible thunder.  Still, it was my first convection of the year! 

Got up to 78 yesterday after a 48 low and am currently at an overcast 50 with dp 38.

Styers Orchard up near me in Bucks County announced the same thing, lost pretty much their entire apple crop this year and are going to have to import them to sell. Very sad, I enjoy fresh apples in this area over the summer. The last freeze killed my one blueberry bush but the other is looking like its about to fruit and do OK. My rasberries and strawberries are doing better than ever though.

[BBasile]

1 hour ago, The Iceman said:

Styers Orchard up near me in Bucks County announced the same thing, lost pretty much their entire apple crop this year and are going to have to import them to sell. Very sad, I enjoy fresh apples in this area over the summer. The last freeze killed my one blueberry bush but the other is looking like its about to fruit and do OK. My rasberries and strawberries are doing better than ever though.

Same down here.  Sucks.  

 

[BBasile]

Picked up 0.24" of rain.  Nowhere near enough, but we'll take it!  

[JTA66]

Had to move the decimal point one spot over to the left after yesterday's "rain"...0.02". Wasn't this supposed to be our "wet period"? Man, drought guy's head is going to explode. 

On a positive note, May is the last full month we add daylight. Patience!

[RedSky]

56F and overcast not a bad day for late March oh wait