I am taking a risk here and planted more Tall Fescue against the northeastern backyard. That area had been solarized with heavy plastic tarp for three months and the ground looks 100% weed free. So, to keep it weedfree this morning I planted a thick layer of seed there. Then I laid a clear, thin plastic layer on top of the seeds to prevent the birds from eating a big share of the seeds.
We are back to warm and mild temperatures for a few days. Too bad some of the plants froze, like the potato plant and now my aloe vera that I forgot was outside against the northwall.
I will clean up the backyard today to get it ready for the winter. The plastic tarps I bought to solarize the vegetable garden proved to be too weak to hold up to our winter winds and are now rumpled up around the beds. I'm sure the people who walk in the back alley must think we are real hicks when they see the stuff in the yard, all garden related.
Several large dead tumbleweeds gathered along our northern fence, too. I was able to throw one in our dumpster and had that hawled away today, but two more are now waiting to get torn up and fitted for the next trash pick-up on Friday. I'm going to throw away non-compostable organic stuff in the dumpster as I get them; I'm not going to have the pesky plants collect in the backyard like they did while I was gone. It took me four months to get rid of all that bagged yard waste earlier this year.
Leaves and shredded paper turned out to be good protectants against the frost, especially in the front yard. Although some of the paper flew against the northern fence, most stayed in the pots they were placed and kept the plants warm enough. The freeze did not kill any of the young potted Texas Mountain Laurel I've been growing from seeds I got from the trees in town.
My only mystery is my sunflower. I kept it upright for the birds but when I did my usual daily round around the garden this morning noticed it was completey gone, stalk and all! I'll be!
It should get colder again next week. Kevin saved hamburger grease he wants to roll in some seeds, so that will be the food for our feathered friends.
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Monday, December 29, 2008
My potato plant froze!
Of all the plants I protected over the weekend deep freezes, I forgot about the young potato plant in the back yard. When I went to check on it yesterday, it was completely shriveled up from the cold, and broken off.
Mark another "F" for my Master Gardenery!
Mark another "F" for my Master Gardenery!
Saturday, December 27, 2008
24F at 5am
Hard freeze for Tucson tonight
Tucsonans are warned to protect their pets, water pipes and plants
ARIZONA DAILY STAR
Looking for snow?
The highway up Mount Lemmon remained closed Friday night because of snow and icy conditions. Only residents and people who work on the mountain were being allowed up, and only if they had tire chains or four-wheel-drive vehicles. To check on whether the road is closed today, call 547-7510.
Preparing for hard freeze
Pet owners should either bring their animals indoors or make sure they have shelter with warm blankets to shield them from the cold.
Homeowners are advised to cover exposed pipes with insulation or towels to prevent them from freezing and bursting.
If pipes are not wrapped, it's best to drain them or leave a tap dripping in the fixture farthest from the water heater, which allows water to run through the pipes.
Anyone with an in-ground sprinkler system should drain the system.
Additionally, outdoor plants need to be protected from the harsh weather by covering them, but not with plastic.
It's going to be cold overnight tonight, with the National Weather Service issuing a hard-freeze warning, so Tucsonans should take steps to protect their pets, pipes and plants.
The hard-freeze warning lasts from 11 tonight through 9 a.m. Sunday. Cold, drier air is moving in behind a storm system that brought rain and snow Friday.
Temperatures are forecast to dip into the mid-20s overnight in Tucson, the weather service said.
Today will be cool as well, with highs in the upper 40s. Things should warm up a little by Sunday, with highs in the mid-50s and a low overnight temperature in the low 30s, the weather service said.
Residents are urged to take precautions in preparation for tonight's hard freeze.
Snow fell Friday throughout Southern Arizona, with 3 inches falling in Oracle, north of Tucson. Parts of the Tucson area had scattered reports of light snow falling. Sierra Vista had a trace of snow, the weather service said.
Mount Lemmon's snowfall total was not available Friday night.
Meanwhile in Flagstaff, the roofs of three businesses collapsed under the weight of accumulated snow. City officials ordered businesses with flat roofs to either remain closed or remove the wet, heavy snow.
Flagstaff has recorded nearly 34 inches of snow in December, including about 10 inches this week, the National Weather Service said.
http://www.azstarnet.com/sn/fromcomments/273482.php
http://www.post-trib.com/news/1350857,ice.article
http://www.chicagobreakingnews.com/2008/12/ice-paralyzes-area-roads.html
Tucsonans are warned to protect their pets, water pipes and plants
ARIZONA DAILY STAR
Looking for snow?
The highway up Mount Lemmon remained closed Friday night because of snow and icy conditions. Only residents and people who work on the mountain were being allowed up, and only if they had tire chains or four-wheel-drive vehicles. To check on whether the road is closed today, call 547-7510.
Preparing for hard freeze
Pet owners should either bring their animals indoors or make sure they have shelter with warm blankets to shield them from the cold.
Homeowners are advised to cover exposed pipes with insulation or towels to prevent them from freezing and bursting.
If pipes are not wrapped, it's best to drain them or leave a tap dripping in the fixture farthest from the water heater, which allows water to run through the pipes.
Anyone with an in-ground sprinkler system should drain the system.
Additionally, outdoor plants need to be protected from the harsh weather by covering them, but not with plastic.
It's going to be cold overnight tonight, with the National Weather Service issuing a hard-freeze warning, so Tucsonans should take steps to protect their pets, pipes and plants.
The hard-freeze warning lasts from 11 tonight through 9 a.m. Sunday. Cold, drier air is moving in behind a storm system that brought rain and snow Friday.
Temperatures are forecast to dip into the mid-20s overnight in Tucson, the weather service said.
Today will be cool as well, with highs in the upper 40s. Things should warm up a little by Sunday, with highs in the mid-50s and a low overnight temperature in the low 30s, the weather service said.
Residents are urged to take precautions in preparation for tonight's hard freeze.
Snow fell Friday throughout Southern Arizona, with 3 inches falling in Oracle, north of Tucson. Parts of the Tucson area had scattered reports of light snow falling. Sierra Vista had a trace of snow, the weather service said.
Mount Lemmon's snowfall total was not available Friday night.
Meanwhile in Flagstaff, the roofs of three businesses collapsed under the weight of accumulated snow. City officials ordered businesses with flat roofs to either remain closed or remove the wet, heavy snow.
Flagstaff has recorded nearly 34 inches of snow in December, including about 10 inches this week, the National Weather Service said.
http://www.azstarnet.com/sn/fromcomments/273482.php
http://www.post-trib.com/news/1350857,ice.article
http://www.chicagobreakingnews.com/2008/12/ice-paralyzes-area-roads.html
Friday, December 26, 2008
Freeze Warnings tonight
Dec 26, 8:31 PM EST
Storm blankets West with snow, ice glazes Midwest
By SANDRA CHEREB Associated Press
RENO, Nev. (AP) -- Yet another snowstorm closed highways in parts of the West on Friday, the latest in a tiring week of bad weather, and a dangerous sheet of ice in parts of the Midwest contributed to a looming flood problem.
Winter storm warnings were in effect Friday for parts of Utah, Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, Wyoming, Montana and the western Dakotas, and a blizzard warning covered the mountains of southwest Colorado.
"It's going to be a heck of a storm," said Chris Cuoco, senior forecaster for the National Weather Service in Grand Junction, Colo. "We're expecting significant snowfall in all the mountains of Colorado. Even the valleys are going to see 4-plus inches of snow."
Up to 20 inches of snow was forecast in parts of the Rockies, along with wind gusts of up to 80 mph.
The Utah Avalanche Center on Friday renewed its warning against travel in mountain backcountry, saying up to 3 feet of new snow in places, plus strong wind, had overloaded layers of very weak snow and raised the threat of avalanches.
A Utah avalanche killed two people earlier in the week, and a snow slide in California's Sierra Nevada killed one man Thursday.
In the Midwest, freezing rain glazed streets and highways in the Chicago area. The Eisenhower Expressway - Interstate 290 - was closed for a time because of the ice, and the village of Lemont blocked off all its major intersections.
The full length of the Indiana Toll Road, more than 150 miles, was shut down for about two hours Friday morning because it was "an entire sheet of ice" with numerous accidents, said state Trooper William Jones. Indiana also closed a 10-mile section of Interstate 69 just north of Fort Wayne.
Seven Indiana traffic deaths were blamed on the ice Friday, adding to four weather-related deaths in that state earlier in the week. In Indianapolis, a fire engine slid head-on into a tree, sending four firefighters to a hospital with minor injuries.
Temperatures could reach the 50s and even 60s in the region Saturday, after subzero readings
earlier in the week, and a possibility of 2 inches of rain was forecast in Indiana.
The National Weather Service issued flood watches for much of Illinois, saying "the potential exists for very serious and potentially life threatening flooding."
Utah officials shut down Interstate 84 at the Utah-Idaho state line Friday because of the weather, and some state roads were open only to vehicles with tire chains or four-wheel-drive. Colorado closed at least two mountain pass highways.
Heavy snow and whiteout conditions in the Sierra Nevada on Thursday led authorities to intermittently shut down Interstate 80, the busy main link between northern Nevada and Northern California. The mountains around Lake Tahoe received about 2 feet of snow, bringing totals at some resorts in the past two weeks to 10 feet.
"This is one of the snowiest Christmas holiday periods I can remember," said Kent Hoopingarner, general manager at Homewood Mountain Resort.
In eastern Washington, Spokane reached a snowfall total for the month of 46.2 inches, a record for December, said Laurie Nisbet of the weather service.
Farther west, the weight of snow, ice and water over the past week collapsed the roof of a high school in Olympia, Wash. There was severe water damage but no injuries, fire Lt. Ralph Dunbar said.
Snow and ice weren't the only problems. The weather service confirmed that it was two small tornadoes on Christmas Eve that caused scattered damage in Alabama.
Slippery roads and cold have been blamed for 11 deaths this week in Indiana; eight in Wisconsin; five in Ohio; four each in Kentucky, Michigan and Missouri; two in Kansas; and one apiece in Illinois, Oklahoma, Iowa, Massachusetts and West Virginia.
http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/W/WINTER_WEATHER?SITE=AZTUS&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT
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Storm blankets West with snow, ice glazes Midwest
By SANDRA CHEREB Associated Press
RENO, Nev. (AP) -- Yet another snowstorm closed highways in parts of the West on Friday, the latest in a tiring week of bad weather, and a dangerous sheet of ice in parts of the Midwest contributed to a looming flood problem.
Winter storm warnings were in effect Friday for parts of Utah, Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, Wyoming, Montana and the western Dakotas, and a blizzard warning covered the mountains of southwest Colorado.
"It's going to be a heck of a storm," said Chris Cuoco, senior forecaster for the National Weather Service in Grand Junction, Colo. "We're expecting significant snowfall in all the mountains of Colorado. Even the valleys are going to see 4-plus inches of snow."
Up to 20 inches of snow was forecast in parts of the Rockies, along with wind gusts of up to 80 mph.
The Utah Avalanche Center on Friday renewed its warning against travel in mountain backcountry, saying up to 3 feet of new snow in places, plus strong wind, had overloaded layers of very weak snow and raised the threat of avalanches.
A Utah avalanche killed two people earlier in the week, and a snow slide in California's Sierra Nevada killed one man Thursday.
In the Midwest, freezing rain glazed streets and highways in the Chicago area. The Eisenhower Expressway - Interstate 290 - was closed for a time because of the ice, and the village of Lemont blocked off all its major intersections.
The full length of the Indiana Toll Road, more than 150 miles, was shut down for about two hours Friday morning because it was "an entire sheet of ice" with numerous accidents, said state Trooper William Jones. Indiana also closed a 10-mile section of Interstate 69 just north of Fort Wayne.
Seven Indiana traffic deaths were blamed on the ice Friday, adding to four weather-related deaths in that state earlier in the week. In Indianapolis, a fire engine slid head-on into a tree, sending four firefighters to a hospital with minor injuries.
Temperatures could reach the 50s and even 60s in the region Saturday, after subzero readings
earlier in the week, and a possibility of 2 inches of rain was forecast in Indiana.
The National Weather Service issued flood watches for much of Illinois, saying "the potential exists for very serious and potentially life threatening flooding."
Utah officials shut down Interstate 84 at the Utah-Idaho state line Friday because of the weather, and some state roads were open only to vehicles with tire chains or four-wheel-drive. Colorado closed at least two mountain pass highways.
Heavy snow and whiteout conditions in the Sierra Nevada on Thursday led authorities to intermittently shut down Interstate 80, the busy main link between northern Nevada and Northern California. The mountains around Lake Tahoe received about 2 feet of snow, bringing totals at some resorts in the past two weeks to 10 feet.
"This is one of the snowiest Christmas holiday periods I can remember," said Kent Hoopingarner, general manager at Homewood Mountain Resort.
In eastern Washington, Spokane reached a snowfall total for the month of 46.2 inches, a record for December, said Laurie Nisbet of the weather service.
Farther west, the weight of snow, ice and water over the past week collapsed the roof of a high school in Olympia, Wash. There was severe water damage but no injuries, fire Lt. Ralph Dunbar said.
Snow and ice weren't the only problems. The weather service confirmed that it was two small tornadoes on Christmas Eve that caused scattered damage in Alabama.
Slippery roads and cold have been blamed for 11 deaths this week in Indiana; eight in Wisconsin; five in Ohio; four each in Kentucky, Michigan and Missouri; two in Kansas; and one apiece in Illinois, Oklahoma, Iowa, Massachusetts and West Virginia.
http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/W/WINTER_WEATHER?SITE=AZTUS&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT
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Weather service issues freeze warnings, frost advisory for Southeastern Arizona
Published: Friday, December 26, 2008 5:00 PM MST
SIERRA VISTA — The National Weather Service is warning of freezing temperatures in Cochise County and other areas in Southeastern Arizona.The weather service issued several notices on Friday afternoon:• A freeze warning in effect from 11 p.m. Friday to 9 a.m. on Saturday• A frost advisory from 11 p.m. Friday to 9 a.m. on Saturday• And a “hard freeze” warning from 11 p.m. Saturday to 9 a.m. on Sunday.The warnings come as cold air coming in from a departing winter storm system brings the colder nights. Moisture from rain and snow in the area also will interact with the freezing temperatures, which brings the frost advisory.A frost advisory means that frost is likely and untreated roads, bridges and overpasses may become “slick and hazardous,” the weather service said. Drivers are urged to use caution, and some outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.A hard freeze warning means temperatures at or below 28 degrees are expected for several hours. The warning is given to help people prepare to prevent bursting outdoor water pipes and protect plants that may be killed because of the temperatures.Warmer, drier air is expected to move into the area on Saturday night. Saturday is expected to be mostly clear, though cold.On Friday night, sustained winds between 19 and 22 mph are likely, though the winds will be decreasing in speed throughout the night. The weather service says a new snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches is possible overnight.
http://www.svherald.com/articles/2008/12/26/news/breaking_news/doc495570230e273218541154.prt
http://www.post-trib.com/news/1350155,tollroad26.article
Winter Storm Warning for Arizona
It finally started drizzling around noon today, with heavier showers now. This is the first storm we actually got this week; the other two storms blew past this part of Arizona.
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Published: 12.26.2008
Winter storm warnings issued for Arizona
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
PHOENIX — Much of northern and southeastern Arizona were under winter storm warnings on Friday as a powerful storm moved across the state.
The National Weather Service said its winter storm warning was posted until 12 p.m. Friday for elevations above 5,000 feet an until 4 p.m. for areas above 5,500 feet. Meteorologists in Tucson said the storm will bring heavy snow to areas above 5,000 feet through Friday afternoon.
Four to 8 inches of snow was predicted for elevations from 5,500 to 6,500 feet and 7 to 13 inches was predicted above 6,500 feet.
Forecasters said snow levels on Friday could be as low as 2,500 feet, although most accumulating snow will still remain above 5,000 feet.
A strong cold front located across northwestern Arizona was poised to push eastward across the state.
The National Weather Service said snow levels will fall rapidly overnight as the colder air moves into Arizona with widespread moderate to heavy snow falling across the warning area.
The weather service said up to 3 inches of snow could fall in southern Gila County above 3,500 feet. Several inches were expected in the Globe and Miami areas.
Travel in the state’s higher elevations is discouraged, with snow and icy conditions reported in the Flagstaff area, although Interstate 40 is open. Similar conditions are reported in Show Low and higher elevation highways east of Globe.
http://www.azstarnet.com/sn/hourlyupdate/273343
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Published: 12.26.2008
Winter storm warnings issued for Arizona
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
PHOENIX — Much of northern and southeastern Arizona were under winter storm warnings on Friday as a powerful storm moved across the state.
The National Weather Service said its winter storm warning was posted until 12 p.m. Friday for elevations above 5,000 feet an until 4 p.m. for areas above 5,500 feet. Meteorologists in Tucson said the storm will bring heavy snow to areas above 5,000 feet through Friday afternoon.
Four to 8 inches of snow was predicted for elevations from 5,500 to 6,500 feet and 7 to 13 inches was predicted above 6,500 feet.
Forecasters said snow levels on Friday could be as low as 2,500 feet, although most accumulating snow will still remain above 5,000 feet.
A strong cold front located across northwestern Arizona was poised to push eastward across the state.
The National Weather Service said snow levels will fall rapidly overnight as the colder air moves into Arizona with widespread moderate to heavy snow falling across the warning area.
The weather service said up to 3 inches of snow could fall in southern Gila County above 3,500 feet. Several inches were expected in the Globe and Miami areas.
Travel in the state’s higher elevations is discouraged, with snow and icy conditions reported in the Flagstaff area, although Interstate 40 is open. Similar conditions are reported in Show Low and higher elevation highways east of Globe.
http://www.azstarnet.com/sn/hourlyupdate/273343
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
BRR
We are expecting three storms to blow through this week. The first one came Monday night. The second one is due tonight, and the third and coldest one on Friday. Lows after that will be seasonably cold and in the upper 20s.
I took all my citrus trees in for the season. Now I hope the cats don't use the plants as litter boxes!
I took all my citrus trees in for the season. Now I hope the cats don't use the plants as litter boxes!
Friday, December 19, 2008
Our first frost
As expected, we got our first thick frost overnight. I brought in the smaller citrus trees but wrapped the two bigger ones in an old sheet. They did fine.
All the tomatoes died in a freeze last week and I pulled them all out on the 15th. It's barely going to hit 60F today. Winter is finally here, but not as bad as it hit Chicagoland yesterday.
All the tomatoes died in a freeze last week and I pulled them all out on the 15th. It's barely going to hit 60F today. Winter is finally here, but not as bad as it hit Chicagoland yesterday.
Friday, December 12, 2008
Wintry weather coming
I checked on my tomatoes today...most have them have died. A freeze must have gotten to them.
Wintry weather ahead for Cochise County, agency forecasts
Published: Friday, December 12, 2008 5:03 PM MST
SIERRA VISTA — The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory and hazardous weather outlook for Cochise and Santa Cruz counties.The wind advisory will be in effect from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday.The weather service said a strong low pressure system will be over the western United States over the weekend, which includes Arizona. Wind speeds are expected to increase as the storm tightens, with the strongest winds likely in northern Greenlee County, the weather service said.A chance of rain and snow will arrive with the storm, as temperatures dip, with highs in the mid 50s and lows in the 30s.The weather service said that on Saturday through Thursday the chance for precipitation includes the possibility of snow in elevations above 5,000 feet. Sierra Vista is around 4,600 feet, and Bisbee is about 5,300 feet.Drivers are warned to be prepared for the possibility of snow.
Wintry weather ahead for Cochise County, agency forecasts
Published: Friday, December 12, 2008 5:03 PM MST
SIERRA VISTA — The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory and hazardous weather outlook for Cochise and Santa Cruz counties.The wind advisory will be in effect from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday.The weather service said a strong low pressure system will be over the western United States over the weekend, which includes Arizona. Wind speeds are expected to increase as the storm tightens, with the strongest winds likely in northern Greenlee County, the weather service said.A chance of rain and snow will arrive with the storm, as temperatures dip, with highs in the mid 50s and lows in the 30s.The weather service said that on Saturday through Thursday the chance for precipitation includes the possibility of snow in elevations above 5,000 feet. Sierra Vista is around 4,600 feet, and Bisbee is about 5,300 feet.Drivers are warned to be prepared for the possibility of snow.
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Freeze Warning
The county is forecasted to get low temperatures after midnight in the 20s. Just in case, I covered all the garden beds in the backyard with the plastic, wrapped the citrus trees in a blanket. They are right up against the south wall of our home and should be protected. I took one of the smaller limes inside, a small pepper plant, and my beloved Iraqi acacia trees in as well.
I need to find better clamps for the tapr, though. The breeze these last two days have blown the tarps off both mornings.
Tonight: Mostly clear. Low near 35F. Winds ESE at 5 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow: Mainly sunny. High 59F. Winds E at 5 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow night: Clear. Low 38F. Winds light and variable.
Thursday: Sunshine. High 67F. Winds E at 5 to 10 mph.
Friday: Plenty of sun. Highs in the upper 60s and lows in the mid 40s.
Saturday: Mostly cloudy. Highs in the low 70s and lows in the upper 40s.
I need to find better clamps for the tapr, though. The breeze these last two days have blown the tarps off both mornings.
Tonight: Mostly clear. Low near 35F. Winds ESE at 5 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow: Mainly sunny. High 59F. Winds E at 5 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow night: Clear. Low 38F. Winds light and variable.
Thursday: Sunshine. High 67F. Winds E at 5 to 10 mph.
Friday: Plenty of sun. Highs in the upper 60s and lows in the mid 40s.
Saturday: Mostly cloudy. Highs in the low 70s and lows in the upper 40s.
Monday, December 8, 2008
Morning drizzle
KVOA announced rain east of Tucson during its 5am broadcast. An hour later we had a light drizzle with dark clouds moving in. The temperature gauge read 50F with 65% humidity at 6am. Winds blew in strong gusts but the plastic covers over the garden beds remained intact!
This is the same weather we witness move over Sonora on Saturday. Rain was already forecasted for Tucson the next day. It's finally arrived now. A cold front will follow, which means I have to concentrate on finishing the plastic covers over the beds to keep the more sensitive vegetables warmer a tad longer. I still have tomatoes coming up, but at a slower rate lately due to the cooler nighttime temperatures.
This is the same weather we witness move over Sonora on Saturday. Rain was already forecasted for Tucson the next day. It's finally arrived now. A cold front will follow, which means I have to concentrate on finishing the plastic covers over the beds to keep the more sensitive vegetables warmer a tad longer. I still have tomatoes coming up, but at a slower rate lately due to the cooler nighttime temperatures.
Monday, December 1, 2008
Unseasonably warm temperatures
November was milder than normal. Some nighttime lows were 20F warmer than they were three years ago when I first began keeping records of our daily temperatures. My tomato plants are still flowering and I have three green pepper plants growing new flower buds!
Nonetheless, I spent yesterday afternoon covering the winter garden with 3.5mil plastic tarp.
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16
OBSERVED
Hi
69°F
Lo
37°F
Precip (in)
0in. -- row 2 --
17
OBSERVED
Hi
75°F
Lo
45°F
Precip (in)
0in. -- row 2 --
18
OBSERVED
Hi
75°F
Lo
43°F
Precip (in)
0in. -- row 2 --
19
OBSERVED
Hi
79°F
Lo
42°F
Precip (in)
0in. -- row 2 --
20
OBSERVED
Hi
77°F
Lo
47°F
Precip (in)
0in. -- row 2 --
21
OBSERVED
Hi
63°F
Lo
37°F
Precip (in)
0in. -- row 2 --
22
OBSERVED
Hi
73°F
Lo
39°F
Precip (in)
0in.
-- row 2 --
23
OBSERVED
Hi
71°F
Lo
44°F
Precip (in)
0in. -- row 2 --
24
OBSERVED
Hi
72°F
Lo
45°F
Precip (in)
0in. -- row 2 --
25
OBSERVED
Hi
67°F
Lo
47°F
Precip (in)
0in. -- row 2 --
26
OBSERVED
Hi
70°F
Lo
50°F
Precip (in)
0.27in. -- row 2 --
27
OBSERVED
Hi
59°F
Lo
45°F
Precip (in)
0.06in. -- row 2 --
28
OBSERVED
Hi
57°F
Lo
37°F
Precip (in)
0in. -- row 2 --
29
OBSERVED
Hi
59°F
Lo
39°F
Precip (in)
0in.
-- row 2 --
30
OBSERVED
Hi
63°F
Lo
38°F
Precip (in)
0in.
Nonetheless, I spent yesterday afternoon covering the winter garden with 3.5mil plastic tarp.
November
Sat
1
OBSERVED
Hi
81°F
Lo
53°F
Precip (in)
0in.
2
OBSERVED
Hi
81°F
Lo
55°F
Precip (in)
0in. -- row 2 --
3
OBSERVED
Hi
79°F
Lo
57°F
Precip (in)
0in.
4
OBSERVED
Hi
75°F
Lo
53°F
Precip (in)
0in.
5
OBSERVED
Hi
67°F
Lo
46°F
Precip (in)
0in
6
OBSERVED
Hi
66°F
Lo
37°F
Precip (in)
0in.
7
OBSERVED
Hi
67°F
Lo
41°F
Precip (in)
0in.
8
OBSERVED
Hi
73°F
Lo
39°F
Precip (in)
0in.
9
OBSERVED
Hi
70°F
Lo
45°F
Precip (in)
0in. -- row 2 --
10
OBSERVED
Hi
63°F
Lo
43°F
Precip (in)
0in. -- row 2 --
11
OBSERVED
Hi
61°F
Lo
39°F
Precip (in)
0in. -- row 2 --
12
OBSERVED
Hi
66°F
Lo
40°F
Precip (in)
0in. -- row 2 --
13
OBSERVED
Hi
76°F
Lo
44°F
Precip (in)
0in. -- row 2 --
14
OBSERVED
Hi
75°F
Lo
44°F
Precip (in)
0in. -- row 2 --
15
OBSERVED
Hi
66°F
Lo
42°F
Precip (in)
0in.
-- row 2 --
16
OBSERVED
Hi
69°F
Lo
37°F
Precip (in)
0in. -- row 2 --
17
OBSERVED
Hi
75°F
Lo
45°F
Precip (in)
0in. -- row 2 --
18
OBSERVED
Hi
75°F
Lo
43°F
Precip (in)
0in. -- row 2 --
19
OBSERVED
Hi
79°F
Lo
42°F
Precip (in)
0in. -- row 2 --
20
OBSERVED
Hi
77°F
Lo
47°F
Precip (in)
0in. -- row 2 --
21
OBSERVED
Hi
63°F
Lo
37°F
Precip (in)
0in. -- row 2 --
22
OBSERVED
Hi
73°F
Lo
39°F
Precip (in)
0in.
-- row 2 --
23
OBSERVED
Hi
71°F
Lo
44°F
Precip (in)
0in. -- row 2 --
24
OBSERVED
Hi
72°F
Lo
45°F
Precip (in)
0in. -- row 2 --
25
OBSERVED
Hi
67°F
Lo
47°F
Precip (in)
0in. -- row 2 --
26
OBSERVED
Hi
70°F
Lo
50°F
Precip (in)
0.27in. -- row 2 --
27
OBSERVED
Hi
59°F
Lo
45°F
Precip (in)
0.06in. -- row 2 --
28
OBSERVED
Hi
57°F
Lo
37°F
Precip (in)
0in. -- row 2 --
29
OBSERVED
Hi
59°F
Lo
39°F
Precip (in)
0in.
-- row 2 --
30
OBSERVED
Hi
63°F
Lo
38°F
Precip (in)
0in.
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