Dayton's November Norms

From the NWS...

• The normal high temperatures in November begin in the upper 50s but cools down into the mid 40s by the end of the month. 
• Normal low temperatures start out in the lower 40s but end up in the upper 20s by the end of the month. 
• Precipitation for the month is normally 3.39 inches also the wettest month of the fall season. A little snow is also possible with the normal amount at 0.6 inches.

What is the forecast for November 2011? The climate prediction center indicates that temperatures will be slightly above normal and precipitation slightly below normal.

Cool Crisp Weekend Ahead

We'll have a mostly sunny skies on tap this weekend but temperatures will be 5-10 degrees below normal. Highs will be hard pressed to crack 60 degrees while the lows will hover around 40 degrees. It could be worse. The east coast along I-95 is getting snow!

NWS: Frost Advisory

... FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 10 AM EDT FRIDAY... * TEMPERATURES... IN THE MID 30S. * TIMING... AREAS OF FROST WILL DEVELOP AFTER 2 AM AND WILL LAST INTO MID MORNING. * IMPACTS... PLANTS MAY BE KILLED IF LEFT UNCOVERED. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A FROST ADVISORY MEANS THAT FROST IS LIKELY. SENSITIVE OUTDOOR PLANTS MAY BE KILLED IF LEFT UNCOVERED. &&

Where is the Rain?

With the rain holding off and the temperatures and humidity rising there is a better chance for a thunderstorm this evening. The rain will be here before midnight and extend through Thursday. Thursday will be wet with the temps coming down from a high at midnight.

Wet Wednesday and the Unseasonable Cool

By tomorrow afternoon the rain will be here. We could see over an inch of rain before it ends sometime around midday on Thursday. And with the end of the rain the temperatures will be dropping into the 40s. Don't expect it to break 50 until Sunday.

Video from Last Night's Aurora

Here is a video from last night's northern lights' show in Arkansas.

Long Range Forecast: Below Average Cold

This time of year the long range winter predictions are coming in. The Weather Channel based on work by WSI (Weather Services International) has added theirs to the mix.  It looks like a cold start to our winter here in Dayton with much below average temperatures through January.  Does this mean a better chance of a White Christmas in the Miami Valley?

See the full story here.

Aurora Seen as far south as Ohio

A very strong geomagnetic storm has resulted in very strong Aurora Borealis events. It has been seen as far south as Columbus, OH. Check the Ohio Photos! Pretty rare for the 'northern lights' to be seen this far south but pretty amazing nonetheless.

 This photo is from Arkansas.

Terrific Tuesday on Tap

Warm and Sunny are the beat words to describe tomorrow's weather. Enjoy the warm temperatures because that's the last we'll see of temps in the 70s for the foreseeable future. The Dayton area will be lucky to break 60 any time within the 10 day long range forecast.

Rain Early then Clearing

A few claps of thunder rolled through the area this morning accompanied by some light rain. These early morning showers will give way to sun later this afternoon with a great chance for a spectacular sunset.

One Day and a Lot of Leaves Later

Raked lawns leave neighbors feeling happier.

Ohio Fall Foliage Near or at Peak

According to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources the fall colors are near or at their peak throughout the state.  Fall Color Report

Some Nice Days with a Wet Mid-Week

Today's sunshine will be close out a bit early with clouds moving in by this evening with a chance of rain moving into Monday.  Expect to see some rain and possibly accompanied with some thunder by mid week. Things should clear out for next weekend.  Temps should be above normal to start the week but moving cooler as the week progresses.