[Speed Gibson,
Wednesday March 26, 2008 at 11:38pm]
If the taxes aren't enough ...
As I look at the calendar and the two glaciers still over three feet high guarding my driveway like palacial lions, I'm wondering if something resembling spring will ever arrive. Even though we unexpectedly reached 45 degrees today, the normal high is 46 degrees. The ten day forecast shows no days reaching normal either.
March 21 is no longer workable as a definition of spring. Last year we saw 70's, even one 80's reading. This year is the opposite. After some study, I have some new definitions based on the daily high temperatures. (Revised 3/27)
Spring shall start after 7 consecutive days reaching 42° F. And we're not there yet, so I'm putting some winter colors at the top. I'll change with the seasons, like the old Weatherball.
Summer starts after 7 consecutive days reaching 63° F. Fall starts after 7 consecutive days under 63° and winter starts after 7 consecutive days under 63°.
March 21 is no longer workable as a definition of spring. Last year we saw 70's, even one 80's reading. This year is the opposite. After some study, I have some new definitions based on the daily high temperatures. (Revised 3/27)
Spring shall start after 7 consecutive days reaching 42° F. And we're not there yet, so I'm putting some winter colors at the top. I'll change with the seasons, like the old Weatherball.
Summer starts after 7 consecutive days reaching 63° F. Fall starts after 7 consecutive days under 63° and winter starts after 7 consecutive days under 63°.