Cpv17 wrote:Some of you guys should be able to help me out on this. I can’t quite remember the date, but I believe during the first week of March of 2002, we had teens all the way down here in southeast TX.
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Cpv17 wrote:Some of you guys should be able to help me out on this. I can’t quite remember the date, but I believe during the first week of March of 2002, we had teens all the way down here in southeast TX.
wxman57 wrote:Cerlin wrote:I know that the March 4th ice storm is somewhat of a joke but I have been seeing a pattern with the first few days of March being the target area for some potential winter weather. The GFS and FV3 have repeatedly been showing some winter weather bouts for parts of TX. Of course, it won’t verify like always, but at least it’s not hopeless.
The models are picking up on "something" happening in early March. That "something" may turn out to be just another moderately cold front like this week's or last week's, or it could turn out to be a little colder with the potential for some winter precipitation. The place to keep an eye on over the coming weeks is western Canada (British Columbia and Alberta). Currently, temps are well above zero there. Last week, the temps there hit -45F. Can that area "recharge" with cold air between now and early March? GFS suggests at least SOME cross-polar flow in late February, bring colder Arctic air into NW Canada. However, the current GFS run indicates a pattern similar to past events - some cold air coming down but not enough for much winter precip.
There's certainly a chance for some significant winter precip in the D-FW area around early March. However, I'm not running to "kick that football" just yet. I don't like the look on Lucy's face.
Ntxw wrote:100+ days out but long long super crazy range models shows a cool/wet summer.
wxman57 wrote:Ntxw wrote:100+ days out but long long super crazy range models shows a cool/wet summer.
Oh, that's fine, as a "cool" summer still means highs in the 90s.I can survive if the highs don't top 100 every day. As long as the highs are over 85 I'm happy. As for the "wet" part, my lawn will be happy, too. I can dodge a few lightning bolts while cycling.
Portastorm wrote:wxman57 wrote:Ntxw wrote:100+ days out but long long super crazy range models shows a cool/wet summer.
Oh, that's fine, as a "cool" summer still means highs in the 90s.I can survive if the highs don't top 100 every day. As long as the highs are over 85 I'm happy. As for the "wet" part, my lawn will be happy, too. I can dodge a few lightning bolts while cycling.
I find myself in the very unique position of agreeing with wxman57 about "preferred" summer weather. Dear lord, what is this world coming to!
Ntxw wrote:Yukon Cornelius wrote:Brent wrote:
Funny you mention that the heat is more expensive than the AC in this house lol
I was amazed too given how long and hot our summers are in comparison
Same here. My heat is twice as expensive as A/C
Do you central heat with electricity? Gas in Texas is relatively cheap given our short winters. For most of us the aggregate of 6+ months of AC generally is a higher cost than 3 or so for heating.
Yukon Cornelius wrote:Ntxw wrote:Yukon Cornelius wrote:Same here. My heat is twice as expensive as A/C
Do you central heat with electricity? Gas in Texas is relatively cheap given our short winters. For most of us the aggregate of 6+ months of AC generally is a higher cost than 3 or so for heating.
I can’t get gas out where I live, it’s too far out away from everything else. I’m total electric except for my stove which is propane. My buddy uses propane for heat but pays more in heating costs than I do with electric.
weatherdude1108 wrote:Yukon Cornelius wrote:Ntxw wrote:
Do you central heat with electricity? Gas in Texas is relatively cheap given our short winters. For most of us the aggregate of 6+ months of AC generally is a higher cost than 3 or so for heating.
I can’t get gas out where I live, it’s too far out away from everything else. I’m total electric except for my stove which is propane. My buddy uses propane for heat but pays more in heating costs than I do with electric.
Just saw this response after I already posted. That makes sense gas would cost more out there. Do you have propane tanks on the property? I see that a lot when I go out into the country, or even just outside the city here.
wxman57 wrote:It warms my heart (no pun intended) to see all of you cold lovers complaining about the high cost of heating your homes in winter. I propose that we do away with winter and just have 90-deg temps year-round. That would save you all so much money!
In other news, the 12Z EC has a 1060mb high dropping into southern Alberta next Friday morning. Could this be "the big one"? GFS was similar, but shot it ESE and off the East U.S. Coast very quickly.
Ntxw wrote:wxman57 wrote:It warms my heart (no pun intended) to see all of you cold lovers complaining about the high cost of heating your homes in winter. I propose that we do away with winter and just have 90-deg temps year-round. That would save you all so much money!
In other news, the 12Z EC has a 1060mb high dropping into southern Alberta next Friday morning. Could this be "the big one"? GFS was similar, but shot it ESE and off the East U.S. Coast very quickly.
Oh no sir, most definitely not. Cooling (AC) is still way costlier for most Texans than is heating. Even for those who said heating is more expensive, it is still likely less than their annual cooling cost (AC runs more)!
wxman57 wrote:Ntxw wrote:wxman57 wrote:It warms my heart (no pun intended) to see all of you cold lovers complaining about the high cost of heating your homes in winter. I propose that we do away with winter and just have 90-deg temps year-round. That would save you all so much money!
In other news, the 12Z EC has a 1060mb high dropping into southern Alberta next Friday morning. Could this be "the big one"? GFS was similar, but shot it ESE and off the East U.S. Coast very quickly.
Oh no sir, most definitely not. Cooling (AC) is still way costlier for most Texans than is heating. Even for those who said heating is more expensive, it is still likely less than their annual cooling cost (AC runs more)!
Well, I was just trying to be considerate of all you poor folks who can't afford your heating bills.
Speaking of the 12Z Euro, here are a couple of graphics from Maue's website. Decent 1055mb high moving down the Plains at 240hrs. Below-zero temps nearly to northern OK. Temps in the lower 20s into NE Texas (which includes the D-FW area) Do we believe it this time? I'm still not planting my baby satsuma tree until i'm sure about this predicted outbreak.
http://wxman57.com/images/ECMWF.JPG
http://wxman57.com/images/ECTEMP.JPG
wxman57 wrote:Ntxw wrote:wxman57 wrote:It warms my heart (no pun intended) to see all of you cold lovers complaining about the high cost of heating your homes in winter. I propose that we do away with winter and just have 90-deg temps year-round. That would save you all so much money!
In other news, the 12Z EC has a 1060mb high dropping into southern Alberta next Friday morning. Could this be "the big one"? GFS was similar, but shot it ESE and off the East U.S. Coast very quickly.
Oh no sir, most definitely not. Cooling (AC) is still way costlier for most Texans than is heating. Even for those who said heating is more expensive, it is still likely less than their annual cooling cost (AC runs more)!
Well, I was just trying to be considerate of all you poor folks who can't afford your heating bills.
Speaking of the 12Z Euro, here are a couple of graphics from Maue's website. Decent 1055mb high moving down the Plains at 240hrs. Below-zero temps nearly to northern OK. Temps in the lower 20s into NE Texas (which includes the D-FW area) Do we believe it this time? I'm still not planting my baby satsuma tree until i'm sure about this predicted outbreak.
http://wxman57.com/images/ECMWF.JPG
http://wxman57.com/images/ECTEMP.JPG
Portastorm wrote:wxman57 wrote:Ntxw wrote:100+ days out but long long super crazy range models shows a cool/wet summer.
Oh, that's fine, as a "cool" summer still means highs in the 90s.I can survive if the highs don't top 100 every day. As long as the highs are over 85 I'm happy. As for the "wet" part, my lawn will be happy, too. I can dodge a few lightning bolts while cycling.
I find myself in the very unique position of agreeing with wxman57 about "preferred" summer weather. Dear lord, what is this world coming to!
Tireman4 wrote:Portastorm wrote:wxman57 wrote:
Oh, that's fine, as a "cool" summer still means highs in the 90s.I can survive if the highs don't top 100 every day. As long as the highs are over 85 I'm happy. As for the "wet" part, my lawn will be happy, too. I can dodge a few lightning bolts while cycling.
I find myself in the very unique position of agreeing with wxman57 about "preferred" summer weather. Dear lord, what is this world coming to!
Yeah, me too. Wait, is he mellowing in his old age? This was not the young spritely man who wished for 100's everyday during one Summer.
wxman57 wrote:Tireman4 wrote:Portastorm wrote:
I find myself in the very unique position of agreeing with wxman57 about "preferred" summer weather. Dear lord, what is this world coming to!
Yeah, me too. Wait, is he mellowing in his old age? This was not the young spritely man who wished for 100's everyday during one Summer.
I haven't changed, I always said I hate temps below 80F, not that I loved temps above 100F. Perfect biking temperature is around 85-88F. It's you guys that are finally recognizing that summer is better than winter.
Euro precip type chart for NEXT Thursday night (not tomorrow). Ice near D-FW.
http://wxman57.com/images/EuroIce.JPG
wxman57 wrote:Well, I was just trying to be considerate of all you poor folks who can't afford your heating bills.
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