Texas Winter 2012-2013
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Re: Texas Winter 2012-2013
im from the rio grande valley the last time we had a el nino it was constantly cold and rainy from fall to spring
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I'm *almost* at the point of wishing a really cold winter on my location just so you folks will cool off (your summer thread is depressing). So if it comes to pass (don't think my fans will work against it this time ) above is more winter driving instructions and tips.
I really wonder though *just* how long your longest snowfall lasted down there!
I'm *almost* at the point of wishing a really cold winter on my location just so you folks will cool off (your summer thread is depressing). So if it comes to pass (don't think my fans will work against it this time ) above is more winter driving instructions and tips.
I really wonder though *just* how long your longest snowfall lasted down there!
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Re: Texas Winter 2012-2013
Ivanhater wrote:Ntxw wrote:Ivanhater wrote:I will be in Texas this winter (Goodfellow AFB in San Angelo)....looks like it should be interesting winter weather wise
Welcome aboard our mini community! Hope you see lots of snow here this winter! We have a lot of eyes and ears around the state so if there's a flake to fall anywhere you know Portastorm will be on it
Thanks Porta and Ntxw! I've always followed the Texas winter thread, but this winter I actually get to join in on the fun. I'm sure it is a lot easier to get snow in San Angelo than in Pensacola
Your first clue was??? I do like JB analog winter of 57-58. Iirc we had snow in Gulf Breeze that winter. Somewhere is a picture of me in an astronaut helmet standing out in the snow in our yard.
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We should organize a Storm2K Texans snow chase this winter. I'm thinking New Mexico.
Welcome aboard! Bring chapstick, it's a little bit drier than Pensacola.
Ivanhater wrote:I will be in Texas this winter (Goodfellow AFB in San Angelo)....looks like it should be interesting winter weather wise
Welcome aboard! Bring chapstick, it's a little bit drier than Pensacola.
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CFSv2 has a peak of +2c by December!
Latest outlook from NOAA forecasts above normal rainfall from November thru January for Southern and West Texas....I'm definitely looking forward to Winter!
Latest outlook from NOAA forecasts above normal rainfall from November thru January for Southern and West Texas....I'm definitely looking forward to Winter!
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Re: Texas Winter 2012-2013
Quite depressing that we may see some cold weather next winter, isn't it?
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Re: Texas Winter 2012-2013
wxman57 wrote:Quite depressing that we may see some cold weather next winter, isn't it?
You, my friend, will have to warm your cold bones this coming winter with memories of last "winter" and the many 60, 70, and 80 degree days we had when the calendar read "winter." Our time is nearly upon us! The Portastorm Weather Center will be open for business before you know it!
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Re: Texas Winter 2012-2013
Portastorm wrote:wxman57 wrote:Quite depressing that we may see some cold weather next winter, isn't it?
You, my friend, will have to warm your cold bones this coming winter with memories of last "winter" and the many 60, 70, and 80 degree days we had when the calendar read "winter." Our time is nearly upon us! The Portastorm Weather Center will be open for business before you know it!
I fear you may be right. At least I have the summer to enjoy now.
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Joe bastardi likes to say in a cold PDO Nino: From Dallas to DC that's where winter will be! (or something like that lol). Can hear the whispers in the distance get louder as we nudge closer .
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Re: Texas Winter 2012-2013
Well we know two things already about this coming winter:
1) With at least a weak if not moderate Nino in place, the STJ (subtropical jet stream) will be active and providing plenty of precip opportunities for the southern half of the US.
2) It can't be as bad as last "winter."
Those two things right there give me a lot of hope. More discussions to follow.
1) With at least a weak if not moderate Nino in place, the STJ (subtropical jet stream) will be active and providing plenty of precip opportunities for the southern half of the US.
2) It can't be as bad as last "winter."
Those two things right there give me a lot of hope. More discussions to follow.
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Re: Texas Winter 2012-2013
wxman57 wrote:Quite depressing that we may see some cold weather next winter, isn't it?
Look on the bright side, all the pesky insects will be killed, including disease carrying insects.
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Happy Fourth of July everyone!
Don't know about you, but once Independence Day comes and goes, it's like a little internal clock begins ticking within me.
The year is half over, the days are slowly but surely starting to get shorter, and the seasons I love the most - autumn and winter - are on their way.
Let the countdown to Winter 2012-13 - the winter of Wxman57's discontent - begin!
Don't know about you, but once Independence Day comes and goes, it's like a little internal clock begins ticking within me.
The year is half over, the days are slowly but surely starting to get shorter, and the seasons I love the most - autumn and winter - are on their way.
Let the countdown to Winter 2012-13 - the winter of Wxman57's discontent - begin!
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Re: Texas Winter 2012-2013
Porta,this graphic tells it all about how good the winter will be in Texas with El Nino around until the Spring.
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Re: Texas Winter 2012-2013
Ptarmigan wrote:wxman57 wrote:Quite depressing that we may see some cold weather next winter, isn't it?
Look on the bright side, all the pesky insects will be killed, including disease carrying insects.
Alaskan winters don't kill the insects (mosquitoes), why should a few freezes kill them here? Should be significantly different from last year's great winter. El Nino quite likely now.
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Re: Texas Winter 2012-2013
First off, Texas Snowman ... loved your post!
Second, Luis thanks for that awesome graphic. Really tells the story.
With a Nino quite likely now for this coming winter, I believe we need to be asking what sort of Nino will it be? A west-based Nino is often much colder for the southern Plains and Texas as an east-based Nino. Or, will it be consistent basinwide?
Of course we know there will be other parameters at play such as the AO, the NAO, the PDO, and the WHTMS. You may be wondering about that last one. It is the What Happened To My Snow? parameter! I use that one a lot.
More serious, I am quite pleased to see a Nino coming as we can all agree that more precip chances are a good thing. Whether they are all liquid or frozen, I'll just be grateful for a season of weather which may help fill the depleted lakes and aquifers in this part of the good, ol' US of A.
Second, Luis thanks for that awesome graphic. Really tells the story.
With a Nino quite likely now for this coming winter, I believe we need to be asking what sort of Nino will it be? A west-based Nino is often much colder for the southern Plains and Texas as an east-based Nino. Or, will it be consistent basinwide?
Of course we know there will be other parameters at play such as the AO, the NAO, the PDO, and the WHTMS. You may be wondering about that last one. It is the What Happened To My Snow? parameter! I use that one a lot.
More serious, I am quite pleased to see a Nino coming as we can all agree that more precip chances are a good thing. Whether they are all liquid or frozen, I'll just be grateful for a season of weather which may help fill the depleted lakes and aquifers in this part of the good, ol' US of A.
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Re: Texas Winter 2012-2013
wxman57 wrote:
Alaskan winters don't kill the insects (mosquitoes), why should a few freezes kill them here? Should be significantly different from last year's great winter. El Nino quite likely now.
I should of said reduced the insect population. More specifically reduce disease carrying like ticks or mosquitoes.
Not all El Nino winters are cold, but usually they are.
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[Let the countdown to Winter 2012-13 - the winter of Wxman57's discontent - begin! [/quote]
Woo Hoo. Lets get the snow plows gassed and tuned up. He will have to use snow chains on his bike tires!!!! Woo HOo
Woo Hoo. Lets get the snow plows gassed and tuned up. He will have to use snow chains on his bike tires!!!! Woo HOo
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Re: Texas Winter 2012-2013
You guys should start an over/under for the date of the first freeze at IAH......MGC
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Re: Texas Winter 2012-2013
Hey MGC, that is a great idea! Love it!
Meanwhile, here is what Grey Goose-swilling mets at the Portastorm Weather Center have to say about Tireman4's questions:
1) Absolutely
2) Beatles
3) More than 1 inch but less than 5 inches.
Meanwhile, here is what Grey Goose-swilling mets at the Portastorm Weather Center have to say about Tireman4's questions:
1) Absolutely
2) Beatles
3) More than 1 inch but less than 5 inches.
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