This blog is something I created about a year ago, but my goal from this point forward is to update it at least once every few days...especially during periods of active/severe weather. My posts will generally revolve around the weather in/near Binghamton...but if something particularly noteworthy is occurring elsewhere in the country, I may focus on that. Comments are always welcome!
Today could potentially be an "interesting" weather day here in the Southern Tier. We're beginning the day on a cloudy/gloomy note, but forecast models are indicating there may be a period of significant drying in the mid levels of the atmosphere by around 2PM...enough drying to yield a few breaks of sunshine, perhaps. Some of the warmest air we've seen so far this year is currently moving in several thousand feet above our heads...but an inversion is preventing that air from "mixing down" to the ground. If any breaks of sun are able to develop, the inversion will weaken and our temperature could suddenly spike from the 50s to near 70° this afternoon! I was forecasting 65° for today's high.
A strong cold front and upper level disturbance will swing across the area late this afternoon or early this evening. If the clouds don't break and temperatures remain in the 50s all day, this front will just be accompanied by a period of rain showers. If the sun comes out and temperatures rapidly warm up, however, the possibility is certainly there for a few scattered thunderstorms! Come on sun!! I may post a few updates throughout the day if conditions warrant.
Have a wonderful Sunday!
5 comments:
YAY! I'll be a definate fan of the Culligan Weather blog!
thanks joe! this is the kind of blog I wanted at work...one in which people were able to post comments! i'm much more motivated to post entries when i know people are reading...
Southeasterly winds blowing downslope off the Catskill Mountains have resulted in partial clearing near the I-88 corridor this afternoon...and the temperature in Oneonta has spiked up to 63° as a result. The rest of the region remains stuck underneath a persistent deck of low stratus clouds, and it's starting to look like any attempt at clearing will be an exercise in futility. As a result, temperatures will likely hover in the mid to upper 50s for the rest of the afternoon with the chance of showers once again on the increase after 5PM. Thunderstorms do not appear very likely anymore.
The local downsloping that is occurring in Oneonta is also occurring down the road from us in Scranton. Right now it's mostly sunny and 64° in Scranton, while it's 48° with dense fog in Mt. Pocono. Places to the lee of a SW-NE oriented mountain ridge are enjoying a much different day than the rest of us!
I can always count on your forecast. Looking forward to your forecasts that will talk about warm weather.
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