Friday, March 16, 2012

March 15th Weather Observations / Todays Forecast for March 16th

High level cirrus clouds this afternoon with plentiful sunshine.  High pressure still in the area as it has been the past two days.  Ridiculously warm weather, record breaking stuff.  Temperature topped out at 67F at 2pm today, holding steady right now at 65F (4pm recorded).  Light winds out of the north (4-6MPH) keeping a nice cool feel to the day even though the sun is out.  Pressure remaining steady through the whole day, no sharp drops or increases. 
Source: Wunderground

Forecast for Today, March 16th:
Clear skies again today.  Temperatures predicted to reach the low 70's.  Not quite the norm in Wisconsin during March but I'm not here to complain.  Wind out of the NE-E this morning, light, probably only 5MPH if that.  Temperature reaching 45 at 8AM, going to be a good day.  Barometric pressure still holding steady as it was yesterday. 
Here is a map of the current conditions in the United States.  A stationary low can be seen to our south right now which is keeping the conditions fairly stable in our area.  The multiple low pressure systems seen tell me that conditions may get windier if they move northward.  The warm and hot conditions coupled with the moisture from the south is creating a wide chain of thunderstorms that can be seen in parts of Tennessee, Arkansas, and Kentucky.  I'm not sure but I think that the stationary fronts to our south and north will allow for these great conditions to continue into the weekend. 

Observations taken at 926 Menomonie Street & Phillips Hall - UWEC

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