This winter has been ridiculous; no need to rehash that.
It has lingered long enough that I find myself unable to process that it is nearly MARCH.
More specifically: I can look at the thermometer today at lunch (21º) and shiver because the calendar says softball starts...wait for it...two weeks from tomorrow.
Yikes.
Showing posts with label weather. Show all posts
Showing posts with label weather. Show all posts
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Tantrum + Good Weather = Plans for Friday
I think I can speak for all of us: it's a relief to FINALLY see the rivers of melted snow flowing down the street. A look at the forecast reveals high temperatures in the 37º to 50º (!) range over the next week, so those rivers will continue to run.
Speaking of weather, we were kind enough to postpone last week's Tantrum show so you good people didn't have to brave what was billed to be the coldest weather in 20 years. (It fell a bit short of that, but still--we were thinking of you.)
Now, we'll be performing on a much more pleasant evening in Westport. Come check us out!
Our special guest is Michael Byars, host of KCUR's Morning Edition. He will tell true stories based on your suggestions, which will serve as the basis for our improvised scenes.
Friday, January 15th
8pm
Westport Coffee House Theater
$10
May contain adult content
Call 913-678-8886 for reservations
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Weather By the Numbers
Weather fascinates me. I like storms and such, but I find myself more intrigued by data and statistics — especially when it comes to extremes.
I think it hearkens back to my childhood, which found me spending inordinate numbers of hours reading the backs of baseball cards. For example, did you know George Brett was born May 15, 1953 in Wheeling, WV? I haven’t looked that up since 1st grade, if you were wondering.
But I digress.
This fun little winter spell we’ve been experiencing had me wondering about the context of the snow and cold snap.
(All forthcoming data is based on KCI measurements.)
With forecasters predicting lows this weekend anywhere from -9º to -16º, the possibility is certainly there for a dip to double-digit negative temps.
Did you know…the last time we were in double digits below zero was January 28, 1997—pert near 13 years ago? Yep. We hit -14º that day.
We got quite a dumping of snow in December, including 7” on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Did you know…December 2009 was the 3rd snowiest December on record? With 15.1”, last month trailed only December 1961 (16.6”) and December 1918 (16.4”).
This is a bit less related to current weather, but it’s interesting to see the extremes of years past. I know a better indication of the “harshness” of a season would be, say, December of 2002 combined with January and February of 2003, but that’s too much work. I’ll work backward from 2008 (2009 data is incomplete); the numbers are as follows:
2008: High temp = 97º. Number of days it got above 90º = 15. Low temp = -4º. Number of days it got below 0º = 5.
2007: 102º (40); -3º (3).
2006: 104º (58); 4º (0).
2005: 99º (38); -5º (1).
2004: 95º (10); -4º (4).
2003: 106º (48); -9º (3).
2002: 103º (62); -4º (1).
2001: 100º (34); -6º (2).
2000: 106º (47); -9º (7).
A couple more tidbits:
My fiancée moved here from Minnesota in mid-2004. The absurdly mild summer that year was completely deceptive and may have played some small role in keeping her here. Thank you, Mother Nature.
The cold isn’t going to let up for at least several more days, but keep this in mind: every year since 2000, it has hit at least 60º at some point in January. Hell, it’s even hit 70º twice (in 2003 and 2009).
I think it hearkens back to my childhood, which found me spending inordinate numbers of hours reading the backs of baseball cards. For example, did you know George Brett was born May 15, 1953 in Wheeling, WV? I haven’t looked that up since 1st grade, if you were wondering.
But I digress.
This fun little winter spell we’ve been experiencing had me wondering about the context of the snow and cold snap.
(All forthcoming data is based on KCI measurements.)
With forecasters predicting lows this weekend anywhere from -9º to -16º, the possibility is certainly there for a dip to double-digit negative temps.
Did you know…the last time we were in double digits below zero was January 28, 1997—pert near 13 years ago? Yep. We hit -14º that day.
We got quite a dumping of snow in December, including 7” on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Did you know…December 2009 was the 3rd snowiest December on record? With 15.1”, last month trailed only December 1961 (16.6”) and December 1918 (16.4”).
This is a bit less related to current weather, but it’s interesting to see the extremes of years past. I know a better indication of the “harshness” of a season would be, say, December of 2002 combined with January and February of 2003, but that’s too much work. I’ll work backward from 2008 (2009 data is incomplete); the numbers are as follows:
2008: High temp = 97º. Number of days it got above 90º = 15. Low temp = -4º. Number of days it got below 0º = 5.
2007: 102º (40); -3º (3).
2006: 104º (58); 4º (0).
2005: 99º (38); -5º (1).
2004: 95º (10); -4º (4).
2003: 106º (48); -9º (3).
2002: 103º (62); -4º (1).
2001: 100º (34); -6º (2).
2000: 106º (47); -9º (7).
A couple more tidbits:
My fiancée moved here from Minnesota in mid-2004. The absurdly mild summer that year was completely deceptive and may have played some small role in keeping her here. Thank you, Mother Nature.
The cold isn’t going to let up for at least several more days, but keep this in mind: every year since 2000, it has hit at least 60º at some point in January. Hell, it’s even hit 70º twice (in 2003 and 2009).
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Time of the Season
It’s going to be about 78º today.
Nearly every year at about this time, Kansas City weather gives us a glimpse of spring. Sure, we have the occasional nice day in early February, but we’re not so naïve as to think winter won’t roar back and remind us it hasn’t gone away just yet.
It’s a different story when the weather breaks in March. The golf courses flood with people, the lone criterion for a lunch spot is the existence of a patio, and excuses are made to get out of the office early.
It’s as if we’re saying maybe--just maybe--winter is behind us.
As a college student, I always looked forward to days like these. The walk to class just brought a smile to my face. The weather and the fact that half the women on campus so thoughtfully decided to wear shorts for the first time all year can share credit for that.
With last weekend’s frigid temperatures (and snow that just finished melting yesterday), I know our grip on spring is tenuous at best.
Nevertheless, softball starts next Thursday. Even if the first few weeks are a little painful, they are a tangible step toward putting winter in the rear view mirror.
P.S. Is the song "Time of the Season" by the Zombies the first documented use of the phrase "Who's Your Daddy"?
Nearly every year at about this time, Kansas City weather gives us a glimpse of spring. Sure, we have the occasional nice day in early February, but we’re not so naïve as to think winter won’t roar back and remind us it hasn’t gone away just yet.
It’s a different story when the weather breaks in March. The golf courses flood with people, the lone criterion for a lunch spot is the existence of a patio, and excuses are made to get out of the office early.
It’s as if we’re saying maybe--just maybe--winter is behind us.
As a college student, I always looked forward to days like these. The walk to class just brought a smile to my face. The weather and the fact that half the women on campus so thoughtfully decided to wear shorts for the first time all year can share credit for that.
With last weekend’s frigid temperatures (and snow that just finished melting yesterday), I know our grip on spring is tenuous at best.
Nevertheless, softball starts next Thursday. Even if the first few weeks are a little painful, they are a tangible step toward putting winter in the rear view mirror.
P.S. Is the song "Time of the Season" by the Zombies the first documented use of the phrase "Who's Your Daddy"?
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Well, the weather outside...
It’s 63º out.
One of the beautiful things about living here in KC is the occasional fantastic day in the middle of the winter. It’s wonderful.
Having spent part of the holiday season in northern Minnesota, I really freaking love it that much more.
Being a numbers dork, I looked up a couple things.
For January 2009, here is where Kansas City’s official highs have landed thus far:
60s – 1
50s – 3
40s – 6
30s – 7
20s – 4
Less than 20 – 1
I’ll take it. And yes, on only one day did we fail to reach 20º.
For comparison’s sake, here’s what Duluth, MN has experienced:
20s – 8
10s – 9
Single Digits - 3
Negative Single Digits - 2
Today has been the warmest day of the month. They hit 27º.
Thank you, but NO.
One of the beautiful things about living here in KC is the occasional fantastic day in the middle of the winter. It’s wonderful.
Having spent part of the holiday season in northern Minnesota, I really freaking love it that much more.
Being a numbers dork, I looked up a couple things.
For January 2009, here is where Kansas City’s official highs have landed thus far:
60s – 1
50s – 3
40s – 6
30s – 7
20s – 4
Less than 20 – 1
I’ll take it. And yes, on only one day did we fail to reach 20º.
For comparison’s sake, here’s what Duluth, MN has experienced:
20s – 8
10s – 9
Single Digits - 3
Negative Single Digits - 2
Today has been the warmest day of the month. They hit 27º.
Thank you, but NO.
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