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Weather by George
November & Autumn Weather Stats
November was warmer, drier, sunnier and a little snowier than average while autumn was warmer, wetter, sunner, and a little snowier than average. Click on the link above for the rest of the story.
Winter 2008-09 Forecast
Weeks before winter actually settles in meteorologists are called upon to make their predictions for what type of season it will be. Long-range forecasting is one the more difficult tasks for meteorologists (my profession), so we turn to climatologists to help us analyze and interpret worldwide weather patterns that affect us locally. Click on the link above for the rest of the story.
Change to Winter Products & Road Conditions
In the past few weeks I've attended a number of meetings with Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) and National Weather Service (NWS) officials discussing several new topics surrounding West Michigan winter weather this year. Click on the link above for the rest of the story.
Record Start to November
Last week's 70°F weather seems a distant memory, now that we've moved into an extended November chill with high temperatures not expected to warm much higher than the 40s for the next couple of weeks. The unusually warm (and sunny) weather allowed me to winterize my lawnmower, finish my outdoor chores, and even tune-up my snow thrower, all without freezing myself in the process. Click on the link above for the rest of the story.
October 2008 Weather Stats
The Halloween decorations have come down, my lawn furniture and grill are put away, and I'm close to wrapping up all my autumn outdoor chores. October was kind to my outdoor, and especially to my weekend plans. Click on the link above for the rest of the story. Halloween Weather History
If you are a regular reader of this column you know that Halloween is one of the Lessens' family's favorite holidays of the year (right after Christmas and Thanksgiving.) Click on the link above for the rest of the story.
Done for the Season
The recent spell of dry weather has been ideal: this past weekend I reached my goal of painting the entire second-story section of cedar shake shingles on the north side of my house. Phase two ? the third story to the peak - begins next spring! Click on the link above for the rest of the story.
September 2008 Weather Stats
Seems that September was a month of extremes: warmer, wetter, and surprisingly sunnier than average. Click on the link above for the rest of the story.
First Autumn Freeze Dates
My lawn and landscaping are back to late-spring form: healthy and green once again thanks to the soaking rains during the first two weeks of September. These past two weeks of dry weather has certainly helped to dry things out. I've recently planted some grass seed and, if all goes according to plan (that is, the weather) my new grass should start sprouting in about ten to fourteen days, just before the "frost and freeze season" sets in. Click on the link above for the rest of the story.
Record September Rainfall
I am certainly looking forward to some dry weather, after not one, but two tropical drenchings this month: first "Gustav" and then "Ike." Fortunately I've been able to keep up with the lawn work between soakings; unfortunately my house-painting days have been "slim and none." Click on the link above for the rest of the story.
August & Summer 2008 Weather Stats
August 2008 was warmer, drier, and sunnier than average while the Summer of 2008 was warmer, wetter, and cloudier than usual. Click on the link above for the rest of the story.
Temperate Temperatures
I would characterize temperatures this summer as ?temperate': not too hot and not too cool. So far we are averaging about 1.0° warmer for the season, largely due to warmer overnight temperatures. Click on the link above for the rest of the story.
Waterspout Science
Several waterspouts developed over Lake Michigan last Thursday morning due to a unique combination of weather events. Click on the link above for the rest of the story.
Wind Energy
Several, seemingly not-related, items got me thinking about this week's article: a weather conference, a magazine article, and our annual trip to the Coast Guard Festival in Grand Haven this week. Click on the link above for the rest of the story.
Tropics Getting Active
The tropics are getting active: four tropical cyclones have already developed this season in the Atlantic, three so far this month. On average, it usually takes until August 29 to reach four named storms. Click on the link above for the rest of the story.
Number of 85° and 90° Days
This is the warmest week of the year - on average - as high temperatures reach 83°F in Grand Rapids and 81°F in Muskegon. Even though summer temperatures are averaging about 1°F warmer than usual we've had fewer days in the 80s and 90s compared to last year. Click on the link above for the rest of the story.
June Weather Stats
Stormy weather seemed to rule the West Michigan weather pattern the last week of June but fortunately it ended before the Fourth of July weekend. Click on the link above for the rest of the story.
Seven Days of Severe Weather
Severe weather waited until June to break out across West Michigan: from June 5-15 we had seven days with everything from large hail, damaging winds, and flash flooding, some with deadly results. Click on the link above for the rest of the story.
Wet Start to June
Enough already! While several recent days of heavy rainfall have been beneficial to my new landscaping and lawn reseeding, it is interfering with my attempts to paint my cedar shake shingles. I'm already a few weeks behind schedule on phase two, the largest phase of my house-painting project. Click on the link above for the rest of the story. May and Spring 2008 Weather Statistics
The month of May and the spring season were both cooler, drier, and sunnier than average. Click on the link above for the rest of the story. Long-Range Outlooks
The recent spate of sunny, dry weather finally allowed me to plant my annuals this past weekend, although I've already had to deal with one threat of frost while there may be another one later this week. Fortunately, I can drag the container pots into the garage while the flower boxes under my awnings should fare fairly well. The rest of my landscaping will require some early-evening sprinkling, just enough to wet the leaves. Heat will transfer from the water to the plants as it cools throughout the night helping to protect the plant from freezing. Click on the link above for the rest of the story.
Deadly Storms
The weather turned especially destructive and deadly this past weekend from the Central Plains to the Southeast, adding insult and injury to a very active May for severe weather. Click on the link above for the rest of the story.
April Weather Summary
It's beginning to look mighty green across West Michigan thanks to warm, April temperatures and early May rainfall. My grass is long enough to start mowing and it's getting warm enough that I'm beginning phase two of painting another side of my house. Click on the link above for the rest of the story.
April - Summer Weather Connection
Even for late April, the weather this week will behave a little badly: cool temperatures with more showers. My daffodils blossomed quickly in the unusually warm weather but most of them have faded fast. At least we will add to much-needed moisture after eleven days in a row without measureable rainfall last week. Click on the link above for the rest of the story.
Rapidly Climbing 70° Days
We celebrate Earth Day (April 22) and Arbor Day (April 25) this week and West Michigan's weather seems to be ready for the occasion: above-average, spring-like temperatures with a few chances for showers and thunderstorms. My daffodils are in full bloom and my peonies rapidly shot up nearly a foot higher; glad I put up my peony cages! Click on the link above for the rest of the story. |
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