Monday's stats:
Low temp: 46.0F (7.8C)*
High temp: 55.8F (13.2C)
Rainfall since 6:30am: 1.23" (3.1cm)*
Rainfall since midnight: 1.49" (3.8cm)*
*updated @ 9:15pm
It is totally overcast at as the sky darkens this evening, and light rain continues to fall. We had some periods of light rain before sunrise this morning, but then there was a break until about 10:30am when a heavier batch of rain began moving in. Since that time it has been raining almost continuously, though we've had several periods when it's not been much more than a thick drizzle. This has been the second day in a row with virtually no sunshine at all -- and in combination with the rain today, temperatures have been about 14F below normal for the end of March.
A southwesterly flow in the upper-levels of the atmosphere around a stationary low pressure center to our northwest over Turkmenistan is transporting a rather strong wave of energy across northern India today. At the same time, we've got south-southeasterly winds in the lower levels which are pumping in abundant moisture. This has kept widespread rain developing and redeveloping across Punjab, Himachal Pradesh and much of Jammu & Kashmir since very early this morning. The satellite view is hinting that we may be getting close to the backside of the most persistent rainfall later tonight, and as the upper-level energy also eases up, we will probably be in for some significant improvements by early tomorrow (Tue) morning. There could still be some showers around tomorrow, but I think we'll see some sunshine as well, allowing our temperatures to quickly recover.
Although rain chances won't disappear altogether, things should be much nicer during the middle of the week, with a mix of clouds and sun, along with more pleasant temps. Unfortunately, we may have to deal with yet another significant round of wet weather from late Thursday until very early Saturday. There is still no chance of an extended period of truly warm, dry and quiet weather as we approach the end of the month.
CURRENT FORECAST details can be found on the tab at the top of the page.
Low temp: 46.0F (7.8C)*
High temp: 55.8F (13.2C)
Rainfall since 6:30am: 1.23" (3.1cm)*
Rainfall since midnight: 1.49" (3.8cm)*
*updated @ 9:15pm
It is totally overcast at as the sky darkens this evening, and light rain continues to fall. We had some periods of light rain before sunrise this morning, but then there was a break until about 10:30am when a heavier batch of rain began moving in. Since that time it has been raining almost continuously, though we've had several periods when it's not been much more than a thick drizzle. This has been the second day in a row with virtually no sunshine at all -- and in combination with the rain today, temperatures have been about 14F below normal for the end of March.
A southwesterly flow in the upper-levels of the atmosphere around a stationary low pressure center to our northwest over Turkmenistan is transporting a rather strong wave of energy across northern India today. At the same time, we've got south-southeasterly winds in the lower levels which are pumping in abundant moisture. This has kept widespread rain developing and redeveloping across Punjab, Himachal Pradesh and much of Jammu & Kashmir since very early this morning. The satellite view is hinting that we may be getting close to the backside of the most persistent rainfall later tonight, and as the upper-level energy also eases up, we will probably be in for some significant improvements by early tomorrow (Tue) morning. There could still be some showers around tomorrow, but I think we'll see some sunshine as well, allowing our temperatures to quickly recover.
Although rain chances won't disappear altogether, things should be much nicer during the middle of the week, with a mix of clouds and sun, along with more pleasant temps. Unfortunately, we may have to deal with yet another significant round of wet weather from late Thursday until very early Saturday. There is still no chance of an extended period of truly warm, dry and quiet weather as we approach the end of the month.
CURRENT FORECAST details can be found on the tab at the top of the page.
