Already this year we have experienced the results of an active El Nino weather pattern. We are over 3.00" above normal for precipitation, and it's just February!
This active El Nino pattern will continue through this spring, and I'm anticipating above average precipitation through the end of May. In addition to increased chances for above normal rainfall, that also means a greater probability for thunderstorms and severe weather.
It's a shame that the beneficial abundant rainfall that we will possibly get these next few months may have some excess baggage in the form of severe weather.
Here at KTAB, we are all ready as we approach severe weather season this spring. We'll monitor any storms, and be sure and keep everyone posted on changing weather conditions.
Friday, February 19, 2010
Monday, February 1, 2010
2010 is Off to a Wet Start
El Nino is delivering as advertised. Back last fall when we first started talking about us moving into an active El Nino winter, I forecast that we would probably have more precipitation than normal during the upcoming winter (December 2009-February 2010).
After a January where we saw record-setting rainfall on January 29th (2.64”), it’s very exciting to be able to report that we are nearly 2.00” above normal for this time of year. Although it’s still early in 2010, it’s just so nice to say” above normal” when talking about rainfall totals!
Think back one year ago…remember all of the terrible range fires that began in January 2009? They were so widespread because there was so much dry vegetation due to drought-like conditions from December 2008-February 2009. Hopefully, this nice rainfall will help curtail any range fire outbreaks any time soon.
The only request I have is that the temperatures stay well above freezing whenever we get precipitation during winter months. I prefer an “Ice-Free Zone!” Nonetheless, anytime we get precipitation in West Texas, we’re celebrating.
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