Tuesday, February 20, 2007
Let the Melting Begin
Matt Ross @ 1:00 AM
After averaging more than 10 degrees below normal for the first two thirds of February, we are finally going to see a return to more normal temperatures over the next several days.
Cloudy, Warmer. Today will be partly to mostly cloudy and mild with afternoon highs near normal around 50 degrees. There is a 40% chance of some light rain developing later in the day. If we reach 50 degrees, it will be the 1st time since January 27th.
Showers, Breezy. There is a 70% chance of some light rain overnight as temperatures only drop to the mid 30s. The rain may mix with some wet snow in the far north and west suburbs, but with little or no accumulation. Wednesday will be partly sunny and breezy with highs again reaching the 50 degree mark. See Jason's forecast for the rest of the week and weekend.
The Big Chair in Anacostia this weekend, courtesy of CapitalWeather.com Photographer, Kevin Ambrose.
The 1st 19 days of February have averaged 26.52 degrees, or almost 11 degrees below normal. We have only hit the 40s once the entire month, and only experienced a low temperature in the 30s one time as well, while hitting the teens 11 out of the 19 days. Yesterday makes 22 straight days with an average temperature below normal. While the last 9 days of the month will average closer to normal, we will still finish the month well below normal and make a big dent in the positive departures of December and January. February is a lock to be the coldest February in DC since 1979. Here are a few more facts about the rest of February:
In order to become the coldest Feb in history at National Airport(DCA) since record keeping began there in 1941, the next 9 days must average -8.17 or colder.
In order to become the 2nd coldest February in history at DCA, the next 9 days must average -0.08 or colder.
In order for December, January and February to average one degree above average or colder at DCA, the next 9 days must average -1.11 or colder.
In order for February 2007 to make the top 10 coldest months on record at DCA, the next 9 days must average -0.40 or colder.
In order for Feb 2007 to make the top 10 coldest February's on record since 1871, the next 9 days must average -3.63 or colder.
Pictured Above Right: Mt. Pleasant on Sunday during a snowshower, courtesy of CapitalWeather.com Photographer, Ian Livingston.
Today
Cloudy, Warmer. Today will be partly to mostly cloudy and mild with afternoon highs near normal around 50 degrees. There is a 40% chance of some light rain developing later in the day. If we reach 50 degrees, it will be the 1st time since January 27th.
Tonight and Tomorrow
Showers, Breezy. There is a 70% chance of some light rain overnight as temperatures only drop to the mid 30s. The rain may mix with some wet snow in the far north and west suburbs, but with little or no accumulation. Wednesday will be partly sunny and breezy with highs again reaching the 50 degree mark. See Jason's forecast for the rest of the week and weekend.
The Big Chair in Anacostia this weekend, courtesy of CapitalWeather.com Photographer, Kevin Ambrose.
Some Notes About Cold February
The 1st 19 days of February have averaged 26.52 degrees, or almost 11 degrees below normal. We have only hit the 40s once the entire month, and only experienced a low temperature in the 30s one time as well, while hitting the teens 11 out of the 19 days. Yesterday makes 22 straight days with an average temperature below normal. While the last 9 days of the month will average closer to normal, we will still finish the month well below normal and make a big dent in the positive departures of December and January. February is a lock to be the coldest February in DC since 1979. Here are a few more facts about the rest of February:
In order to become the coldest Feb in history at National Airport(DCA) since record keeping began there in 1941, the next 9 days must average -8.17 or colder.
In order to become the 2nd coldest February in history at DCA, the next 9 days must average -0.08 or colder.
In order for December, January and February to average one degree above average or colder at DCA, the next 9 days must average -1.11 or colder.
In order for February 2007 to make the top 10 coldest months on record at DCA, the next 9 days must average -0.40 or colder.
In order for Feb 2007 to make the top 10 coldest February's on record since 1871, the next 9 days must average -3.63 or colder.
Pictured Above Right: Mt. Pleasant on Sunday during a snowshower, courtesy of CapitalWeather.com Photographer, Ian Livingston.
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