NATIONAL WEATHER HIGHLIGHTS for the Winter Season

The broad view of weather across the nation this winter calls for strong winds over the Rockies. The mid-west will have a good amount of moisture in rain/snow events. Fog, rain and snow are needed over the Appalachians and the indication is that will be met. The east coast is alternately fair, to warm and dry early in the season, ending with much snow and cold temps.

Dec. 19-27

Phoenix up to Salt Lake will experience grim weather conditions for this holiday period. Cold, gray and wet - snow in the mountains.

Midwest has very wet weather.

Rain and clouds along the west coast. Mostly fair in the Midwest.

A cold front with snow pushes from Illinois and Indiana towards the east where it meets up with much warmer air. Nasty weather in Montana land, very cold air, snow with possible blizzard like conditions.

West coast - dry conditions on the west coast of California could spark fires. The Santa Ana winds will kick in during this period and seismic activity is strong as well.

It will be freezing in Denver. Snowfall will be record setting in the region.

Snow in the mid-west.

Blizzard warnings; wind, cold and snowy at the Great Lakes, Ohio, NY & PA.

Windy and chilly temps in San Francisco and along the coast. Flooding is possible in the northwest. Underground rumblings are strong this week out west.

Abundant precipitation through the Midwest, rain in the south, snow, north, while the northeast is hammered.

Dangerous weather out west; a low forms over the Rockies; seismic tremors as well. Rain in the Mid-Atlantic States.

An icy storm is possible in Indiana, Michigan and points north. Howling winds over the Rockies.

Icy fingers reach far south from Atlanta to Ohio.

REGIONAL

New England and the Northeast

Florida's drought woes are gone but we are still dry in the eastern part of the country. Does this winter hold more promise of moisture? It does; there is an abundance of snow/rain fall in the latter half of the season, which should put a dent in the local drought. The season is naturally, progressively colder, with much colder temps in Feb. and March. For season openers, Dec. & Jan, it will be warm and possibly humid, opening the door for extreme weather events across the nation that will end up on our doorstep.

For a number of weeks an unsettled atmosphere will plague us with many fronts moving weather systems quickly. Many fair weather days interspersed with quick weather events except where noted in the weekly summaries further on in this report. Overall, we can expect a variety of weather conditions over the course of the season with enough rain/snow to alleviate the problematic dryness in the northeast.
 

Local Winds for the Northeast, Winter 2002-3

Last fall, record-setting winds were possible Oct. 6-11th period, possibly affecting the autumn foliage viewing in the north. You may recall what actually happened: the winds threatened the Mid-Atlantic States and tornado warnings were posted. The winds for the winter season will be about average with occasional gusty periods as noted in the weekly summaries below. The period from Feb. 13 to March 4th is more blustery with gusty cold winds. March 5th to 21st has seasonal wind velocities except for stronger winds close to the 11th and near the end of the period.

Southern New England and the Northeast

The following forecasts contain weekly summaries describing the dominant weather for each lunar period, 7-8 days. Not all weather events are described.

Thursday, December 19, 2002 full moon Christmas Holiday

Clearing into a mixed weather week with fast changing elements. Fair weather to partly cloudy with mild temps and strengthening breezes early in the period. Temps begin to drop and gusty air moves in along with some precipitation for the holiday period beginning around the 22nd. Three weather fronts collide bringing some snow north and rain south, Massachusetts the divider. Remember those Christmas eves when it was above average temps and foggy - this could be the case again.

Thursday, December 26 2002 quarter moon Perigee Dec. 30th, New Year's Holiday

An unsettled, possibly stormy week ahead. Temps are mild but the atmosphere is unstable. It is a fight between fair weather pockets and t-storms. Weather from the south will produce rain along with a few gusts for New Year's eve.

Saturday, January 2 2003 new moon

The mild air is replaced by colder air. Dry and blustery in the beginning with snow to follow; little here but more perhaps in PA up through inland New York near Jan 5-6th.

Friday, January 10 2003 quarter moon

Again unstable fronts merge in our region. Breezy and colder air alternating with dull, cloudy days with the threat of precipitation targeted for the 13th - 15th.

Saturday, January 18 2003 full moon *Perigee Jan. 23rd

This perigee period may not have strong effects. Here in New England, despite colder and windy days, I find more fair weather days this week - take advantage!

Saturday, January 25 2003 quarter moon Perigee Jan 23rd

Part of the week will be fair, warm and dry. During the period we will experience intense precipitation that could result in street flooding in southern NE, snow north.

Saturday, February 1 2003, new moon

Cold air and wind drops into the region. Conditions tend towards dry weather until the end of the period when a winter storm with snow is evident.

Sunday, February 9 2003 quarter moon

A dismal week except for snow lovers. Cloudy, stormy and cold. Looks like snow coming our way, hoping against record amounts.

Sunday, February 16 2003 full moon Perigee Feb. 19th

Nasty weather ahead. A stormy period with a patch of warm air producing a few fair weather days in between. Blustery and violent storm warnings will be heard near the end of the period.

Sunday, February 23 2003 quarter moon

It is very cold! High pressure dominates with dry and windy conditions.

Monday, March 3 2003

Moisture from the south has milder air with it that should give us a rain turning to snow with mega proportions. Blizzard conditions are probable as a strong north wind brings more record setting winds and cold air. We may be looking at two weather events, first a more gentle snowfall early in the period that could continue with more severe cold air coming in. There is no doubt it will be an extreme event.

Tuesday, March 11 2003

Temperatures improve somewhat but not for long. Another storm system is on its way east. Snowy weather comes back adding to the accumulation numbers along with an intense wind action. (see wind report)

Tuesday, March 18 2003 Perigee Mar 19th

A very dismal, cold and stormy period ahead. Winter leaves us this week with a memory that will linger and have us longing for tulips and sunshine. Cold, raw, damp and windy.

Carolyn Egan's local astrology classes are held at White Light Books in Rhode Island. Call 401-944-4130 for directions. What's the weather in your life? Call 401-781-9860 or e-mail for classes and consultation details. Visit the weather website for weather information. http://www.weathersage.com

*Perigee periods, as noted, occur when the Moon and Earth are closest in their monthly cycle. The weather trend is towards intensification with stronger gravitational pull (higher and lower tides) plus an increase in wind activity. When perigee, a new or full Moon and the Moon in high declination happen at the same time, it is labeled a Super Moon. Intense weather and seismic events are found around the globe during this period.

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http://www.drought.unl.edu/dm/monitor.html.

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