NATIONAL WEATHER HIGHLIGHTS for the Spring 2003

Mar 18-25

Icy fingers reach far south from Ohio to Atlanta. Hot and dry in the northern sector of California and the northwest with a moisture-laden system moving in later in the period. The east coast is cold and stormy.

Mar 25-Apr 1

Snow in the west at higher elevations in the Rockies. Denver may find warming temps and should be on the lookout for avalanches if there is severe melting. Violent wind storms over the Midwest. Spring looks wonderful for western NY state but rain moves in later. Milder weather in the eastern sector of the country with flooding rains a possibility.

Apr 1-9

Hot and dry out west. Mostly fair and dry during the week over the eastern Rockies with a few spring showers. Mostly fair and warm but very windy in the plains states -- it is tornado season, stay on the alert. Take advantage of the fine weather days ahead -- the atmosphere is unstable and clouds may try to move in.

Apr 9-16

Spring showers and breezy days for the west coast. Severe storms over the Rockies while the mid-west has showers and warms up later in the period. A warm-up for the east coast brings back the dreaded humidity.

Apr 16-23

“Springtime in the Rockies” and for the west coast, at long last! Kansas and the plain´s states will have very windy conditions along with the influence of a SuperMoon Perigee to boot. From Ohio on eastward there look for high pressure with sunshine.

Apr 23-May 1

A wet system moves along the west coast and travels over the Rockies. Warm and dry air takes over for the end of the period. A mixed bag for the mid-west. Showers and warmer temps along with the tornado producing winds. Fair days interspersed. A similar forecast for the east coast.

May 1-9 and through the 16th

The moisture laden systems continue to roll in over the west coast. Acute storm breeders are prevalent in the mid-west-listen for tornado alerts. Rain in the southeast and high pressure and cold weather over New England.

May 16-23

Seattle, WA may be hit with flooding rains. The Midwest warms up and Washington DC has spring rains with clouds and cooler temperatures. Offshore winds and storms raise havoc with shipping.

May 23-31

Chilly on the west coast, warming later in the period. The Rockies have a variety of weather fronts criss-crossing -- all kinds of weather! Erratic weather over the mid-west with a possibility of record setting lower temps and/or rain. The southeast and eastern USA has a mixed week of showery days, then dry and sunny.

May 31-Jun 7

Good weather for the northwest! Salt Lake will be cold and perhaps snowy. Chicago and points due south should prepare for very windy weather along with showers. The showers and wind continue to the southeast and batter the Mid-Atlantic States then continue up the coast to New England.

Jun 7-14

Sun in California! Cloudy and cold in Salt Lake and over the Rockies. Coolish along the rest of the country.

Jun 14-21

Gorgeous weather in the northwest -- take a vacation this week! There are humdinger winds coming your way in the Midwest -- be very cautious. It is cold, blustery with rain in the southeast. SUMMER! Watch for the hurricane report and an interesting forecast for Summer 2003.

REGIONAL

New England and the Northeast

The focus for this report is centered on southern New England but many weather systems are large enough to affect a larger geographical area.

The National Weather Service and local meteorologists expected the northeast to have another mild winter based on the influence of the El Nino phenomenon. The Astrometeorlogical forecast was very different and much more accurate. My report held that winter would be naturally, progressively colder with much rain and snow to alleviate the drought in the northeast.

Spring 2003 begins with a continuation of wintry weather; cold and with more snow. We may have to wait until mid-April to have a series of warmer days! Early spring cold weather crops will do well with the expected flooding in May. Major planting will more than likely be delayed and early summer cold weather may hamper growth. Beginning late May until the end of spring, the temps will be below normal and it will be windier than usual.

Local Winds for the Northeast, Spring 2003

Spring on average is normally breezy in the northeast USA. There are strong winds for a few weeks into the season. More normal wind activity for much of April. However, the month of May, continuing into June, is very active and the winds will be up a notch or two beyond average as noted in the weekly summaries.

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.

Tuesday, March 18-25, 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.

Tuesday, March 25-April 1, 2003

Another stormy week ahead. Intense precipitation, with cold temps more than likely bring the gamut of strong wind, rain, icy conditions and snow in the region. A short period of fair weather could sneak in mid period.

Tuesday, April 1-9, 2003

Continued cold air, windy and partly cloudy; an unstable atmosphere. Very chilly for April; roving thunderstorms in the region leaving just a few warmer and fair weather days.

Wednesday, April 9-16, 2003

There is a cold edge in the air while warmer weather tries to move in. Precipitation is expected, but fair weather prevails about the 14th!

Wednesday, April 16-23, 2003 SuperMoon Perigee April 17th Easter 20th

A mostly dry week ahead with many fair days. Cool air gradually warms for Easter Sunday.

The 23rd may produce a bit of turbulence that could bring thunderstorms into the region.

Wednesday, April 23-May 1, 2003

Clearing to a typical spring scenario ahead. The week will be divided with some cloudy/precipitation days and dry, fair days. Gusty winds should reach our area.

 

NOTE: The month of May has severe weather events. Be prepared to hold on to your hat!

 

Thursday May 1-9, 2003

The temperature will drop dramatically this week. Low and high pressure systems vie for dominance and the weather may be particularly turbulent around the 7th. Windy and dry till the end of the period.

Friday May 9-15, 2003 Perigee May 15th

This period repeats the previous week but with more wind battering the region, perhaps setting new records for wind and below normal temps. Some rain may churn out during the week but the forecast is for mostly dry.

Thursday May 15-22, 2003 Perigee May 15th

It is still cool for May, and windy and dry, but the intensity has lessened. Sun and clouds and warming begin near the 18th for the rest of the period.

Thursday, May 22-31, 2003

The period ahead is unstable. A disturbed atmosphere should bring moisture back into the area. Some dry days will be evident this week but flooding rains are on the way in the next period.

Saturday, May 31-June 7, 2003 Solar Eclipse 9 degrees Gemini

Many weather fronts are traveling quickly and will produce a variety of weather events. Flooding rains will inundate portions of New England. This event could be sandwiched between long awaited very fine weather.

Saturday June 7-14, 2003 Perigee June 12

A mixed bag week of weather. For openers it looks to be damp and cloudy. It will be very windy near the 11th with thunderstorms, perhaps hail at various locations around the region. News of flooding continues from part of New England and Canada.

Saturday June 14-21, 2003

Will this last week of spring bring beautiful and pleasant days? A few lovely days are possible but spring showers are at hand and it will be chilly for this time of the year. Summer comes in with a blast of exciting weather!

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*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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