Whether to have Weather or not to have Weather, Probably depends on where one is as to what is going on or not...

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The T1 Trust, PRR T1 Class 4-4-4-4 #5550, 1 of America's First HST's

Omaha NE Daily Forecast 01/11/2009
Today: Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 27.

~HEAT WAVE!~

I'm putting on my shorts, grabbing the Frisbee, and heading to the park... that is if I can find the park under all the snow. Of course now with a week or so of at or above freezing temperatures on the way, they are starting to worry about flooding when all the snow starts melting.

Omaha NE Daily Forecast 01/11/2009
Today: Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 27.

~HEAT WAVE!~

I'm putting on my shorts, grabbing the Frisbee, and heading to the park... that is if I can find the park under all the snow. Of course now with a week or so of at or above freezing temperatures on the way, they are starting to worry about flooding when all the snow starts melting.

I'm sorry to say this, But 27F? Eek! Bundled up sure, Shorts? In Winter? Are U nutz?

If Ya want a heatwave, I'm sure Palm Springs CA(that's the Low Desert, I live in the High Desert) or almost anywhere in Southern California will do, As Yesterday the temp was 66°F(19°C) and mostly sunny as We had some high clouds all day, Oxnard(near the coast) was 75°F/24°C Yesterday and was the high for the state(unusual too). :D

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The T1 Trust, PRR T1 Class 4-4-4-4 #5550, 1 of America's First HST's

Special news flash for our UK weather freaks:

We have had an ITV film crew here in "our" London for the last few days. Apparently they are working on a special presentation on how "this" London deals with cold weather and a few meters of snow each year, in comparison to how "the original" London is handling it this year. Look for a TV special soon.

They didn't ask me, but I could have told them that switching from white wine to red wine is essential for winter survival here on the frontier. That, plus a snow blower, a healthy son to run it, and a full gas can.

Added in an edit: local weather experts are saying the European winter this year is a result of a shift in the Gulfstream path, and it may be permanent! In other words, what you got this year could be your future.

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Special news flash for our UK weather freaks:

We have had an ITV film crew here in "our" London for the last few days. Apparently they are working on a special presentation on how "this" London deals with cold weather and a few meters of snow each year, in comparison to how "the original" London is handling it this year. Look for a TV special soon.

They didn't ask me, but I could have told them that switching from white wine to red wine is essential for winter survival here on the frontier. That, plus a snow blower, a healthy son to run it, and a full gas can.

Added in an edit: local weather experts are saying the European winter this year is a result of a shift in the Gulfstream path, and it may be permanent! In other words, what you got this year could be your future.

OMG, I hope not, That wouldn't be good.

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The T1 Trust, PRR T1 Class 4-4-4-4 #5550, 1 of America's First HST's

Special news flash for our UK weather freaks:

We have had an ITV film crew here in "our" London for the last few days. Apparently they are working on a special presentation on how "this" London deals with cold weather and a few meters of snow each year, in comparison to how "the original" London is handling it this year. Look for a TV special soon.

They didn't ask me, but I could have told them that switching from white wine to red wine is essential for winter survival here on the frontier. That, plus a snow blower, a healthy son to run it, and a full gas can.

Added in an edit: local weather experts are saying the European winter this year is a result of a shift in the Gulfstream path, and it may be permanent! In other words, what you got this year could be your future.

Here's a Link for Ya, It seems something is happening, Also one here too.

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The T1 Trust, PRR T1 Class 4-4-4-4 #5550, 1 of America's First HST's

Special news flash for our UK weather freaks:

We have had an ITV film crew here in "our" London for the last few days. Apparently they are working on a special presentation on how "this" London deals with cold weather and a few meters of snow each year, in comparison to how "the original" London is handling it this year. Look for a TV special soon.

They didn't ask me, but I could have told them that switching from white wine to red wine is essential for winter survival here on the frontier. That, plus a snow blower, a healthy son to run it, and a full gas can.

Added in an edit: local weather experts are saying the European winter this year is a result of a shift in the Gulfstream path, and it may be permanent! In other words, what you got this year could be your future.

It will be interesting to see how they dress that up on TV then as London (UK) has hardly had any snow - and rarely does as it's a great big over warm urban heat island. Any snow that does fall there rapidly melts.

Meanwhile...other side of the UK - 1 week after the snow fell the roads still haven't been cleared! Luckily we've had a bit of a thaw today - and even more luckily we should be back to a more seasonal 5-7C by the end of the week.

Also - with regards the shift in the Gulf Stream...Nonsense! A couple of cold Winters in 30 years does not make a mini ice age!

edit - I have no snow blower. The council have no snow ploughs. The local car dealers don't sell Winter tyres or Snow Chains. Different world, isn't it?

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Much warmer already. Temperatures of -2 till 0 degrees celsius.
Snow slowely starts melting. There he goes, my nice snowman:-0

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Dull, Grey, Overcast, boring Southern Ontario weather here. Glad to see Andy's weather is warming up though and I hope Western Canada cools down again. Would hate to see the monies that were diverted to the Olympics go to waste.

From thestar.com

Warm, wet weather causes shutdown of Cypress Mountain


Officials are hoping to preserve snowboarding and freestyle courses


January 14, 2010

Olympic officials who have been dreaming of a white Winter Games are instead being met with a brown, muddy nightmare as unseasonably warm weather, heavy rain, and lack of snow forced them to close the mountain where next month's snowboarding and freestyle skiing events will be held.

Vancouver's Olympic organizing committee announced Wednesday that in a bid to preserve existing snow and protect the condition of the alpine courses, Cypress Mountain will be shut down to the public 2 1/2 weeks earlier than expected.

Temperatures hit 11C Wednesday in Vancouver and 4C up on the mountain.

Full Article: http://olympics.thestar.com/2010/article/750540--warm-wet-weather-causes-shutdown-of-cypress-mountain

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Rick
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Current conditions as of 8:53 AM CST Odessa Tx.

Cloudy
Feels Like:45 °F
Barometer:29.96 in and rising
Humidity:97 %
Visibility:7 mi
Dewpoint:44 °F
Wind:SSE 5 mph
Sunrise:7:50 AM
Sunset:6:07 PM

It feels like Spring! Snow is melting, I can actually see parts of my driveway, and some of the clouds are a funny blue colour. What is the big bright light in the sky?

Observed at: London Int'l Airport
Date: 3:00 PM EST Thursday 14 January 2010
Condition: Partly Cloudy
Pressure: 101.8 kPa
Tendency: falling
Visibility: 16 km

Temperature: 0.7°C (33F)
Dewpoint: -3.1°C
Humidity: 76 %
Wind: S 18 km/h

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Updated: 3:40 PM MST on January 14, 2010
Observed at Legacy, Kingman, Arizona

Temperature 	59.5°F / 15.3°C
Humidity 	22%
Dew Point 	21°F / -6°C
Wind 	        NW at 8.1 mph / 13.0 km/h
Pressure 	30.01 in / 1016.1 hPa (Rising)
Conditions 	Clear
Visibility 	10.0 miles / 16.1 kilometers

Today

Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 50s. North wind 10 to 20 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.

Tonight

Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 30s. Northeast wind around 10 mph with gusts to around 30 mph early in the evening becoming light.

Friday

Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s. Light wind becoming north around 10 mph in the late morning and afternoon.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 30s. Light wind.

Saturday

Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s. Light wind.

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Supposed to rain on Monday, 60% chance in fact.

Daggett-Barstow, California (Airport)
Updated: 2:51 PM PST on January 14, 2010
Clear(Blue Skies)
Current Temp:	65°F / 18°C
Humidity: 	16%
Dew Point: 	17°F / -8°C
Wind: 		14mph / 22kph / 6.2mps from the North
Pressure: 	30.19 in / 102.2 kPa (Rising)
Visibility: 	10.0 miles / 16.1 kilometers
UV: 		2 out of 16
Clouds: 	Clear -(Above Ground Level)
Elevation: 	1926ft / 587m

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The T1 Trust, PRR T1 Class 4-4-4-4 #5550, 1 of America's First HST's

Monday, it rained. All day.
Tuesday, it rained. All day.
Wednesday it rained. All day.
Today, it rained. All day.
Tomorrow the forcast is for rain. All day.
Saturday the forcast is for rain. All day.
Sunday the forcast is for rain. All day.

I am beginning to see a pattern. :(

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Pure mathematics is, in its way, the poetry of logical ideas.

Albert Einstein

Monday, it rained. All day.
Tuesday, it rained. All day.
Wednesday it rained. All day.
Today, it rained. All day.
Tomorrow the forcast is for rain. All day.
Saturday the forcast is for rain. All day.
Sunday the forcast is for rain. All day.

I am beginning to see a pattern. :(

We're forecast to get that for at least 4 straight days out here(Starting Monday), But We'll see. Sorry Yer so soggy Mac. :D

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The T1 Trust, PRR T1 Class 4-4-4-4 #5550, 1 of America's First HST's

We're thawing out rapidly. 8C here today, feels so much nicer! Only a little snow left now :)

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Wanted to share that with you.

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With each crime and every kindness we birth our future.

NOAA VALLEY/OMAHA
742 AM CST FRI JAN 15 2010

...FREEZING FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST THIS
MORNING...

A FREEZING FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST THIS
MORNING.

VISIBILITY...EXPECT AREAS OF DENSE FOG THIS MORNING WITH
WIDESPREAD VISIBILITIES ONE QUARTER TO ONE HALF MILE...ESPECIALLY
IN RIVER VALLEYS. THE FOG SHOULD BEGIN TO DISSIPATE BY LATE
MORNING.

NOAA VALLEY/OMAHA
742 AM CST FRI JAN 15 2010

...FREEZING FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST THIS
MORNING...

A FREEZING FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST THIS
MORNING.

VISIBILITY...EXPECT AREAS OF DENSE FOG THIS MORNING WITH
WIDESPREAD VISIBILITIES ONE QUARTER TO ONE HALF MILE...ESPECIALLY
IN RIVER VALLEYS. THE FOG SHOULD BEGIN TO DISSIPATE BY LATE
MORNING.

Every now and again Mother Nature Likes to put on a display of beauty that is hard to duplicate. We had a morning of that freezing fog just south of here as I drove home from about 2 hrs south of me through the freezing fog and when the sun broke through it left some jaw dropping views that just dont seem to be caught on camera, but I tried ...







And this one I pulled over for but the shoulder wasnt as wide as it looked! had to walk back to a small town and wake up the tow truck driver who wasn't sleeping but still partying from the night before! LOL. It made for an interesting sunday morning to say the least!

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Rick
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Yeah rick, SW Ontario can be a great place to visit in the winter. Living here is another matter.

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