Today was bitterly cold. Wind chills were around -7F I think. Just need to survive through tomorrow and then we should warm up about 20F to normal temps this time of year (around 40F-45F). Looking forward to it!

Our weather has yet to get the memo that it's March. Temperatures are running 20F or more below average.

The low early March 3 was -13F/-25°C, tying the daily record set in 1873. The high that day was -18°C (0°F), breaking the record for the coldest high for March 3 (-14°C/6°F) also set in 1873. March 4 barely missed setting similar records, with the high reaching a blistering 9F/-13C.

This upcoming weekend may be closer to average but there is a big storm expected somewhere in the central US and it's still too early to tell if we're in the snow bullseye or not.

I have been watching the news for the upcoming storm heading into the state. Depending what station again you hear anything from six, to twelve inches. The real worry is the whiteout conditions, especially for those on the road. The multi car pile up in Wisconsin during that last blow involved several hundred.

Where I live, we are just east of this massive storm you're talking about Puddleglum. But we're now out of the freezing line for the year, and tornado season is upon us. I think southeast Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas and southwest Missouri are all in line for tornadoes tomorrow and Saturday.

Meanwhile, next week looks to be incredibly wet. I don't see any storms in the forecast though.

I don't follow the forecast fastidiously, but after the big snowstorm this weekend (on Saturday, thankfully, not a workday for once!), we're apparently supposed to get rain next week Wednesday. I only know this because I have a coworker who is far too excited about this fact. He's hoping this means that the snow will be melting soon.

I didn't have the heart to tell him that I think that means we'll either just have ice or gray, or both, for the next month or so. Early spring is always my least favorite time of year, but after this particular year... maybe it'll actually kind of be worth it. I love winter, but even I got sick of winter this year. Maybe if we had winter instead of just February.

Where I am living, in west London UK, the weather is still cool but not freezing as it was this time last year when I lived in the north of England.
It still feels cold sitting in the house during the day when I am job hunting online, as we don't have heating on until the early evening.
At least the daylight hours are much longer now.
The garden has cheerful pots of daffodils now, and the bushes have tiny leaves waiting to grow into big ones.

A good chunk of the USA is supposed to be rainy over the next few days. (We had some thunder this morning! ) However, what's intriguing me is that we have a very high wind warning for tomorrow. We are supposed to gust anywhere from 60-80mph. That's actually very concerning as it brings down trees and powerlines.
Now, here in Kansas, we're used to straight line winds, as are our trees. I often joke we have some of the ugliest trees in the world as they're always being snapped apart by ice and wind, but even so, tomorrow will definitely be a day to stay indoors!

I couldn't help chuckling at the joke about the Kansas trees, fantasia.

Our snow pack is around 20 inches/500mm but going down fast since the temperature actually has risen above freezing, but also due to the rain moving in from this big storm. With all the lakes and rivers around here, localized flooding is expected to be widespread, and the race to fill sandbags is on.

This is a huge, powerful storm impacting much of the US. A weather person noted that in terms of central low pressure, it's equivalent to a category 2 hurricane.

Ouch! That storm sounds bad. So far it has been overly warm this autumn, with temperatures still about 36C or higher, & a decided lack of storms as one would expect at this time of year as the weather breaks. But it has been drizzling & prickling with rain today, barely enough to keep the ground wet. It was about 20C at 6.30 AM on

What with the deep freeze a couple months ago, and heavy snowfall the last month I have been telling folks here-about how spoiled we have been the last few years.
Spoiled, but not defeated
We have faced the times to try the noble hearts of beasts, and the Sons of Adam ( and the Daughters of Eve )
When the temps fall enough to make bones ache we don our layers, and scoff (through scarves ) at it all as we stamp the cold from webbed feet and trudge out upon our appointed rounds. Let the wind howl. Lean into it good fellow, make it work for you as the next shovel of snow is thrown.
I climb the wig-wam in defiance Shoveling one water soaked load after another from the roof. Below the Mrs. guiding the snowblower, propels the offending slush far from our dwelling.
Extend the gutter drains! Nay breaking frost, I shall not allow water to enter my domain along the foundations
Inspect the sump for good working order to expel any offending fluid that dares breach the defenses, and in good measure check the local hardware store adds for sales on pumps should the present one fail in it's duty.
Then, standing vigilant guard as I prepare for the next days work

Welcome to spring (or autumn, Down Under)!

On this first full day of spring, we enjoyed the balmy temperature of 50F/10C, the warmest it has been in nearly 5 months (November 1 was the last date this warm).

Lots of snow remains but is quickly melting, so flooding will be a concern along our rivers and streams.

The weather turned warm enough to melt over half the snow, but now it's snowing again right now. Some of the flakes look to be half dollar size...

Ahhh, spring The weather this weekend was just gorgeous, upper 60Fs (around 20C). We were outdoors a lot! Walked to church yesterday too. Trying to take full advantage of these few short days before we make the jump to extremely hot weather, which, for me, is only slightly more enjoyable than extremely cold weather.

Welcome to spring (or autumn, Down Under)!

Ahh autumn! The heat has died down a bit, though it was still rather too warm last week, right up to the Equinox. The day is beautiful, just right to sneak off to play golf instead of mowing the lawn. We have had a bit of rain, & tomorrow I'm out for a boat ride along Broken Bay, in the North of Sydney.

A boat ride sounds like fun, wagga! It's been a while since I've enjoyed one.

Most of our snow is gone now. It really melted fast, but rain and above-average temperatures will do that. Most of the major rivers around here are flooding, though in the city that mostly means just closed streets to keep gawkers from driving into flooded areas.