Wednesday, February 22, 2012

livin' on the edge... (am.22.feb.12)>

LOSAR TASHI DELEK!...

it is mostly cloudy at sunrise this morning, but it's dry at the moment.  our "sound and light show" last evening was a nice losar fireworks display, but i only received about 0.10" (2-3mm) of moisture out of the deal.  there were a few sprinkles and very light showers after that, but not enough to measure.  temperatures remain mild... i have an overnight low of 50.5F (10.3C) on tushita road.

there will be more areas of rain and possibly a thunderstorm or two across himachal pradesh today, as our days-old, slow-moving upper level disturbance continues to flirt with northern india.  the system will move into western kashmir today, then basically sit still and weaken... and eventually die out altogether.  that means we have to keep at least a 50/50 chance of some showers and thundershowers in the forecast today and into thursday... although it is likely that some areas will miss out.  i still think we'll see another round or two of measurable rainfall between now and thursday evening.

no significantly cooler air is poised to sweep in, so temperatures will remain on the mild side, and largely dependent on breaks in the clouds allowing a few minutes of sunshine from time to time.  expect what could be a more extended period of nicer weather next week... we have indications of a pattern change.  more on that later...

FIRST DAY OF LOSAR:  gusty winds, clouds and a few peeks of sunshine... but still a good chance of a period of rain.  another thunderstorm possible as well.
high: 13C (55F)

WEDNESDAY NIGHT: a few rain showers and/or a thundershower in the area, otherwise partly cloudy skies.
low: 9C (48F)

THURSDAY: partly cloudy with a chance of a couple of showers or a thundershower.
high: 13C (55F)

FRIDAY: a mix of clouds and sun, with a slight chance of a passing shower.
morning low: 9C (48F)
daytime high: 13C (56F)

SATURDAY: partly sunny... a nice day.
morning low: 9C (48F)
daytime high: 14C (57F)

SUNDAY: partly to mostly sunny and pleasant.
morning low: 9C (48F)
daytime high: 14C (58F)