Sue's Musings

NASA released a new study yesterday sugggesting that in seventy years or so, summers in the eastern United States could average ten degreees warmer than now.

Around these parts, daily high temperatures in the summertime average in the low-to-mid 80s.   The NASA researchers say that by the 2080s, the average highs during typical summers will be in the low-to-mid 90s.

The researchers say they reached their conclusions by using nearly 30 years of  observational data...plus computer model simulations that used soil, atmosphere, and oceanic to project changes in greenhouse gases.

It's all quite complicated, of course.  If you want to read the entire press release from NASA, click here.

So, what do you think?   That's a pretty extreme jump in temperature in less than a century.   Not surprised?   Getting ready to install a swimming pool in the backyard for the grandkids?

 

 

WHAT'S GOING ON???

That's what we want to know from you.  (It's also the question we're asking Mother Nature this morning!!)

With the Nasty Nor'Easter lingering through today, and precipitation changing from rain to snow...not to mention the extremely high winds...this is a mid-April morning we won't soon forget.

We need your input!!!

Conditions will be changing constantly throughout the morning, and with such as vast viewing area, we need you to be our eyes.

Let us know what's going on where you are, and we'll make sure our Good Day viewers know, too.

Good luck....stay safe...and thanks in advance.

The National Weather Service has issued a SNOW ADVISORY for Philadelphia and points south and east. 

There's a WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY in effect for Lancaster County and points north and west of there.

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This could be the swan song of Winter.

Outside the air is frigid, and snow is on the way this morning.

But the start of Spring is just two weeks away, and the Flower Show is in town, so there are lots of reasons to be hopeful.

Since the first flakes are expected to fall during the morning rush, we are once again asking for your help during Good Day Philadelphia.

If you see snowflakes this morning, let us know where you are and what is happening at your location.

This might be the kids' last chance for a snow day this season.   We'll see what happens and look forward to hearing from you.

Thanks in advance!

It's an icy mess out there in many places.   Others are getting heavy rain.

We want to know what's going on with you.....let me know what kind of weather you have at your house...and maybe I'll mention it on the show!

Thanks...

Sue

Before I head off to the grocery store for bread, milk, and toilet paper, a few thoughts..... -------------------------------------------------------
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------ Another taste of winter weather, and once again, it might only be a taste. A low pressure system which has made a mess of morning rush hour in Alabama, Georgia, and the Carolinas is headed to the northeast, and eventually, out to sea. It’s a tough storm to forecast, because the track of the storm, and the amount of moisture we get, are yet to be determined with complete accuracy. In other words, the models are not in agreement on these factors, even this close to the storm. Rob Guarino’s blog has a lot more of those juicy details. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory, beginning at midnight tonight and lasting through 9 a.m. Friday. Count on lots of cloud cover today, and a chance of some light snow showers or flurries here and there during the afternoon. The bulk of the storm, if it comes up this far, will be at its worst tonight. Looks like we start off with snowfall, between 5 and 8 p.m. Then, as temperatures drop overnight, sleet and freezing rain mix in and this wintry mix stays with us through the morning rush hour. This is looking more and more like a non-event for the Lehigh Valley and the Poconos. It’s also shaping up to be more of a rain event at the Shore. Then, we brace ourselves for what could be the most frigid air of the season so far....arriving by the end of the weekend. This latest event comes on a pivotal date in the world of meteorology. This is the date that rests half-way between Winter Solstice and Spring Equinox, and it is at this time that America's oldest and most experienced weather prognosticator groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil, forecasts the weather for the next six weeks. Will he see his shadow, calling for six more weeks of winter, or will he call for an early spring? With this forecast, do we really need the groundhog????????

Once again, we need your input!!

Let us know what conditions are like at your house:

How much snow....if any is falling right now...slippery road and/or sidewalk conditions...do we need time to scrape our windshields?

You get the idea.

We'll be passing along your observations all morning long.

Thanks in advance,
Sue

Thursday morning weather watch:

Thanks to blog technology, you can help us out with the weather.

We'd love for you to let us know if there's any precipitation at your house this morning, or if you encounter slippery roads.

As you've probably heard, the real blast of cold air with snow showers is set for later today. But we have received some reports of snow showers that are sticking.

Just comment below with your observations, and we'll pass your information along.

Thanks in advance!
Sue