WEATHER REPORT
Long Range Forecast for Spring 2004
March 20 - June 20, 2004
National Weather Highlights
Local Weather for New England
By Carolyn Egan, Bristol, R.I.
40th Season
Spring in New England is a lovely time of the year. The changing of the seasons denotes a livelier step and an optimistic outlook as the growing season begins. Watching the crocus, lettuce and pea pods sprout thrills many a weather watcher and gardener. Preparing boats in yards all over New England is anticipated by many, hoping the weather will cooperate in their endeavors. There will be plenty of rainfall from coast to coast during springtime with the northwest corner taking more of the share. The Midwest will face yet another season of windstorm terror along with the cold fronts continuing to drop for a cold start to spring. Doing something about the weather is possible. This free weather report for the entire 3 month season provides you with weekly summaries of the dominant weather in the New England region during a 7-8 day period with 80-90% accuracy. The national weather highlights and trends may give insight to the overall season across the nation. Many times we see the weather roll into California, over the Rockies then onto the north or south, redeveloping along the way.
Meteorologists now strive for a long range report of one week in their futurecasts with the help of the millions of tax dollars spent on computing equipment and training for thousands of people. If you compare us, my weekly information, prepared months in advance, will be more informative in the manner I describe and it is prepared by only one person. Long range forecasting was in use hundreds of years ago, yet science refuses to acknowledge the value of it.
WEATHER TRENDS across the USA Spring 2004 from West to East There are 13 weeks in a season; see what each week brings to various locations. Dominant weather trends are listed - not all weather events are covered.
Click to view the U.S. Solar Map with commentary
Click to view Solstice chart for Washington DC (Aries Ingress)
USA TRENDS
USA trends March 20-27, 2004 new Moon
Typical spring showers and strong breezes favor the southeast states.
USA trends March 28-April 5, 2004 quarter Moon
The central states will continue with showery, chilly spring weather while the southern states encounter more stormy events mixed in with fair, sunny days.
USA trends April 5-10, 2004 full Moon *Perigee April 8
Windy with stormy conditions highlight the activity for the Midwest. The storms travel to the southeast and present more difficult weather with more aggressive winds colliding with the warmer temps of the south. It is tornado season with more than average storms this spring.
USA trends April 11-18, 2004 quarter Moon
USA trends April 19-26, 2004 New Moon Solar Eclipse 29 degrees Aries
Sunny and dry in the southeast. Perhaps spring showers, but mostly fair and breezy this week. Seismic activity in the northeast? It's possible this week. Boston and the northeast should prep for an unusual weather event, at the very least a squall.
USA trends April 27-May 3, 2004 quarter Moon
USA trends May 4-10, 2004 *Perigee May 6 full Moon
USA trends May 11-18, 2004 quarter Moon
USA trends May 19-26, 2004 new Moon
USA trends May 27-June 3, 2004 **SuperMoon Perigee period June 3 quarter Moon
The southeastern states will experience strong thunderstorms and fires will make headlines.
USA trends June 3-8, 2004 **SuperMoon Perigee period June 3 full Moon
USA trends June 9-17, 2004 quarter Moon New England and the Northeast USA - Spring 2004 Early spring will be cooler than normal, followed by the expected warming trends mid-spring. I don't think the temps will be high enough to please those looking for the relief from winter. The last several weeks of the season, however, will be typical of New England weather - variety - cooler temps to thunderstorms to hot and humid days. Unraveling those weeks with mixed weather is a challenge. Typical spring weather days will be sprinkled in the many weeks of the season but the precipitation and unstable weather fronts are troublesome.
Local Winds Summary for the Northeast, Spring 2004 Southern New England and the Northeast Saturday, March 20-27, 2004 Sunday, March 28-April 5, 2004 Monday, April 5-10, 2004 *Perigee April 8 Sunday, April 11-18, 2004 Monday, April 19-26, 2004 Solar Eclipse 29 degrees Aries
Tuesday, April 27-May 3, 2004 Tuesday, May 4-11, 2004 *Perigee May 6 Tuesday, May 11-18, 2004 Wednesday, May 19-26, 2004 Thursday, May 27- June 2, 2004 *Perigee June 3 **SuperMoon Thursday, June 3-8, 2004 *Perigee June 3, **SuperMoon Wednesday, June 9-16, 2004 Thursday, June 17, 2004 *Perigee periods, as noted, occur when the Moon is closest to Earth in its monthly cycle. The weather trend is to intensification of the weather with stronger gravitational pull (higher and lower tides) plus an increase in wind activity. When the Moon is perigee and the Moon is new or full, plus the Moon is in high declination degrees, all at the same time, it is labeled a **Super Moon. Intense weather and seismic events are found around the globe during this period.
There is a **SuperMoon period for the Perigee of June 3rd.
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Click to view the transiting declinations Spring 2004 with commentary
The west coast and over the Rockies will have spring rains and chilly unseasonable temps. There may be thick coastal fog and severe flooding in the seasonable melting of the snow cover.
Kansas and middle USA should prepare for more strong gusts with typical fast moving fronts. Expect tornado activity all season, particularly this week.
A significant increase in temperatures for California and the surrounding regions along with continued cloudy, showery weather. Earthquake activity is likely.
An onslaught of moisture is indicated for all of the west coast, Los Angeles in particular. Fog, mist, flooding or perhaps mudslides are a possibility. Over the Rockies is another story of heating up to record temps for this time of the season. Hot and breezy.
More fog along the west coast with strong winds up in the northwest corner. Middle America is in for a wild weather event, extreme in nature. Tornado warnings will be issued; be prepared this week. The southeast could be enveloped in fog; inland there is plenty of rain and Florida could be broiling.
Wind and weather fronts seen on the west coast with trouble brewing offshore. Sunny and dry in the mid-section USA, for a change.
Stormy weather continues offshore on the west coast. Inland I think the temps rise to very high numbers that could be oppressive. Middle states should be aware that the wind is going to pipe up to difficult levels producing fierce windstorms. The southeast should have fine, sunny and dry days. There may be fog along the coast or mountain valleys.
It will be a chilly yet foggy time along the west coast. The wind kicks in mid period. Arizona up through middle Montana has indications of high pressure, cold and heavy wet snow in the north. Fair weather, at least fair compared to previous weeks, holds court in the midwest and probably in the northeast as well. Rain and extreme conditions for the south, southeast when a Gulf system invades.
The models show indications of difficulty along the west coast, resulting in record setting temps, while it is stormy over the Rockies. Central USA has the remains of wet period that will dry up and bring warmer temps during the period. The south/southeast can indulge in a mostly fair, dry and warm period.
Oppressive weather for the west coast. If it is fire season then please be aware of your surroundings. The charts call for dry weather and high velocity winds may occur near the 27th. The northwest may also suffer extreme thunder. Middle America will encounter a system that is windy with rain. The southeastern states will be watching a rainy system develop in the Bahamas waters and wonder if it will travel north.
Colossal weather systems will form all over the globe during the Perigee period - read more about Perigee at the end of the report. California and the west coast may have foggy conditions to deal with this period and a damp wind off the waters. Record heat could make headlines again. The central Rockies around Colorado have much weather activity as well as unexpected precipitation. The rain moves along to middle USA and gathers more strength as does the wind.
Sunny and dry out in western USA with very hot temps. Washington and Oregon will have precipitation while the southwest becomes oppressively hot. Rolling thunderstorms across middle America along with tornado activity. The southeast will focus on the wind and also the remnants of a weather system that will form south of Cuba and travel to the southern states, and likely up the east coast.
Extremely wonderful California weather could be had this period. However, there may be atmospheric disturbances that will produce rain - in California? The chances are good that the weather event will be extreme. The central states are not going to like their forecast either. Below normal temps and strong winds take over. In the southeast, the nasty weather doesn't catch up; instead it should be fair and breezy with chilly evenings.
With plenty of moisture from the many rain/snow events (predicted accurately for the winter season) we may also look forward to more of the same moisture laden systems to grace our spring season. Flooding may be a concern for those in low lying areas.
STORMY or RAINY BETTER WEEKS
March 20, March 28 (mixed)
April 5 (mixed), April 11 (mixed), and 19th April 27
May 4, May 11 (mixed), May 19 (mixed)
May 27
June 3 June 9, June 17
Early March will have the normal windy days and a very windy period late March. Most of April brings high wind velocities plus an aggressive and destructive force. The first 2 weeks of May will begin with mild and calm winds but end with a strong wind storm, a squall. Mid-May through June 5 it will be mostly calm, with some breezy days. From the 5th through the end of spring there will be the mixed winds from mild and calm to strong winds associated with stormy weather. Please refer to the weekly summaries for more details. For the season expect more windy days than average.
The following forecasts contain weekly summaries describing the dominant weather for each 7-8 day lunar period. Not all weather events are described.
Moderate temps drop off and cloudy, showery skies take over. March winds will help with flying kites. Precipitation is expected near the 26th, along with frosty temps that produce flakes.
A fair day to begin the week but non-spring weather comes in and it is cold, stormy with strong winds. Changeable weather April 3-5th, then warmer and more comfortable spring weather - for just a little while, though.
Windy, windy, windy. Sustained winds twirl and damage the environment. Look for obstacles in the roads and power outages. Downpour near the 9th, overcast, cold and rainy, windy.
A mixed week ahead. The cold air will be replaced by a warming trend and note the approaching moisture headed our way. Fair, dry days intermingled with a few periods of clouds and rain.
An event filled week of weather. Cold air descends, perhaps record setting in some areas. Wind velocity will be very high with strong gusts. Rain may cause flooding.
Increasing temps along with rain showers and humidity. Several fair days mixed with days of partly Sun/cloudy skies.
Perigee type weather is upon us again. We will be affected here in the northeast with a dismal weather week. Overcast, cloudy and rain dominate the forecast with only a few days of decent spring weather. Below average temps, and a possible freeze may damage new plantings. I hesitate to forecast snow, but it is possible with the moisture content this period. Local government leaders may make headlines.
Hot and humid early in the period changing over to more dry and fair weather mid week. There is a strong wind event near the 17-19th that may also bear some rain; the wind could be quite fierce, as in a squall.
Another mixed week of weather events. It will be cooler to possibly colder than normal for this time of the year. Look for fog, rain and strong breezes. Later in the period, more fierce wind and fronts looking to merge or battle for dominance. There will be a fair day or two sprinkled in this unusual week.
There is no stopping the storms! Many fronts converging west of us during this lunar period and they are headed this way. Severe thunderstorms to the west of us will bring a sharp dip in temperature. Erratic winds will cover the area causing damage all along the eastern third of the states after a destructive trip through the Midwest and southern states. Tune in your local weather person for details on these systems.
The many fierce weather systems continue into this week; will someone please turn off the wind machine! Stormy with flooding rains, the potential for record setting winds is present and tornado activity may stretch beyond the usual boundaries of the mid and southwest. The rapid rise and fall of temperatures may astound some. A memorable week of weather - take care.
The period should be cool and moist. A weather extreme is expected with the wind probably near June 12th. This windy scene may be localized rather than in general. Most of the weekend should have fair days with Sun and some humidity sprinkled in. Thunderstorms will wander about the region.
We can come up for a breather from the many fronts that have converged on us over the spring season. They are easing up, at least for this week. We will continue to have cooler temps before the weekend, then fog and clouds. Springtime ends on the sad note remembering the extreme events that have passed our way. Easing up with high pressure and warmer temps with humidity for the start of summer.
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