December 19-26, 2007 Idea: La Niña Begins To Bare Its Fangs

[Extremeweatherguy]

One thing I do like about those new graphics you just posted Don, is the fact that they all seem to show Texas being near or below normal during the upcoming timeframe. I would definitely like to see that!

[LaBreeze]

It won't be the first time that our air-conditioners were buzzing on Christmas.

[Tampa Bay Hurricane]

Dry and Warm La Nina Conditions here in Florida. Tampa hit the mid
80s the past several days, and about a week ago Plant city (near Tampa)
hit 91 degrees!

[JBG]

La Nina fangs deferred?

[donsutherland1]

Verification:

During the aforementioned timeframe, although the warmth likely won’t be excessive for the period as a whole, Boston, New York City, and Philadelphia could all see the temperature top out in the lower 50s on one or more days. Washington, DC and Richmond could reach or exceed 60°. A 40° or above reading is possible in such cities as Burlington and Toronto.

Highest Readings:
Boston: 53°, 12/24
Burlington: 52°, 12/23
New York City: 61°, 12/23
Philadelphia: 62°, 12/23
Richmond: 67°, 12/23
Toronto: 46° (7.9°C), 12/23
Washington, DC (DCA): 64°, 12/23

The Pacific Northwest down to northern California, Ohio Valley, and Tennessee Valley look to feature above normal precipitation.

Both areas featured above normal precipitation.

Average Regional Temperature Anomalies (12/19-26):
Northeast: Somewhat above normal; Actual: Above normal
Mid-Atlantic: Above normal; Actual: Above normal
Southeast: Above normal; Actual: Near normal
Great Lakes: Somewhat above normal; Actual: Above normal
Northern Plains: Somewhat below normal to near normal; Acttual: Above to much above normal
Central Plains: Above normal; Actual: Above normal
Southern Plains: Above normal; Actual: Above normal
Pacific Northwest: Below normal; Actual: Near normal to somewhat above normal
Southwest/Rest of West Coast: Somewhat below normal to near normal; Actual: Near normal to somewhat above normal