Quentin: They are saying the first 1/2 of March will be nasty, at least here. And what we get, we pass on.....
Jen
She who has no signature! cinscocom-tmw
Ok folks. Time for a discussion on La Nina and El Nino. Enjoy.
Definitions:
La Nina is basically colder than average temperatures in the Pacific Ocean. The effects of La Nina are felt mostly during the winter. Temperatures during the winter are usually warmer than average in the southeast U.S. and colder than average in the northwest U.S., with the midwest and central plains usually ending up a little colder than average. Precipitation is usually above average in the northwest and below average in the southeast, with the midwest and central plains again falling in between.
El Nino is characterized by warmer than average temperatures in the Pacific Ocean. El Nino's effects on the U.S. are basically the opposite of La Nina's effects. Winter temperatures are generally warmer than average in the northwest and central U.S. and colder than average in the southern U.S. Temperatures in the central plains (including Nebraska and Iowa) are generally warmer than average.
Winter precipitation is usually right around average in our area during El Nino years. Often times during El Nino winters, we experience rather dry conditions during December and January with most, if any, precip falling as rain. February is kind of a transition month with average amounts of precip, falling mainly as snow. March can be a real bear with powerful low pressure systems lifting out of the southwest U.S. and bringing our area large snowstorms. This may occur over the weekend.
Was this a true El Nino Winter?
This winter was indeed a true El Nino winter with all of the effects of El Nino felt across the United States. This winter's El Nino was of average intensity, so no real wild extremes were felt for most areas. We were warmer than average for much of the winter, with our cold spell during late January and into February. Now, the late February and March storm systems are going to start rolling through the central U.S. with a possible big one this weekend.
I know this was a rather long explanation, but it was needed for everyone to get a good understanding of the whole thing. If you have any questions, just let me know and I will do my best to answer them, but keep in mind that I am only 16 yo!
Willy
Willy2 wrote:I know this was a rather long explanation, but it was needed for everyone to get a good understanding of the whole thing. If you have any questions, just let me know and I will do my best to answer them, but keep in mind that I am only 16 yo!
Thank you for that explanation, Willy.
You may only be 16, but that doesn't mean a thing. You have an interest in meteorology and already know all of the best places to locate meaningful information. Plus, you are someone who is willing to do the legwork for those of us who are too lazy to sift through hundreds of web sites trying to find what we are looking for. And even then, we might find the wrong web site and come away with an erroneous answer to our question.
Only sixteen? Hah! Don't sell yourself so short. Age has nothing to do with knowledge, and seemingly very little to do with wisdom. Not all sixteen year olds deserve much in the way of kudos, but you most certainly deserve all of the kudos that you receive.
Well done sir.
(Your communication skills exceed those of some of our recent college graduate engineers here)
Mud
Brian (IA) http://blhanel.rrpicturearchives.net.
Willy, Very Nice Explanation of El Nino & La Nina; that was much better and easier to understand than what some of the "Actual Paid People" try to give!
Well, looks like CW won't be in today, so you all are going to have to "Fend" for yourselves. Seems like certain things that were brought up yesterday have greatly
upset her, and in fact violated one othe Cardinal Rules here.........
DON'T MIFF THE COOK!!! Well, she's been Miffed, especially
by a couple of untruths that were mentioned by someone that shouldn't have.
Being Crazy,keeps you from going "INSANE" !! "The light at the end of the tunnel,has been turned off due to budget cuts" NOT AFRAID A Vet., and PROUD OF IT!!
Mookie wrote:Thanx Willy! Now about that asteroid in about 2027?
And the end of the Mayan calendar in 2012.
Since our regular cook has today off I thought I would make dinner tonight.
Here's the menu-
Enchilada's-
Chicken or Turkey
Texamati Rice with Mushrooms, Onions and Pine Nuts
Guacamole
Refried Beans with or without cheese
Dessert-
Churros
Rosca de Reyes (Sweet bread)
If you want anything else just ask and I'll make some and as always there is plenty for all. I added some more chairs to the dinner table so there is plenty of room if anyone new decides to join us.
The beginner cook
Emmar - Just wanted to let you know that dinner sounds awesome. So, I think I'll have a chicken enchilada, refried beans with cheese, and a churro.
Also, I'm glad everyone liked the explanation of La Nina and El Nino. Maybe I should do something where once a week I explain some weather phenomenon or historical weather event. How does that sound to everyone?
......Ok Jen....but you folks out on the plains....just give it a shove north so it falls over {to the other side}, the jet stream and out of our hair. You can probably guess, we're looking way out there...{someplace}, for Spring.
Quentin
Datafever wrote:Sounds good, Willy. You might even want to make a section of your web page a "learner's corner".
Exactly what I was thinking. I'll have to try to do some work on that this weekend.
Afternoon
well matts school was cancelled today.thats 3 days now they have to make up.csx was having problems too.they couldnt see the signals because of the fog.with the crossings and such they slowed down through town.going to be foggy again for sure tommorow and they are talking now about possible flooding.Willy that was a great job of explaining.Keep up the good work!!!
well I guess i better get my plate for work tonight.and I agree with Modelcar.take the nebraska weather and send it express mail to canada(over michigan please).
stay safe
Joe
Deshler Ohio-crossroads of the B&O Matt eats your fries.YUM! Clinton st viaduct undefeated against too tall trucks!!!(voted to be called the "Clinton St. can opener").
Willy2 wrote: Also, I'm glad everyone liked the explanation of La Nina and El Nino. Maybe I should do something where once a week I explain some weather phenomenon or historical weather event. How does that sound to everyone?
Mookie wrote:oh, oh....can I push a cup of hot tea over by the door. It has a little catnip in it and is really good for healing trauma.....
.........She said, "Only if I can POUR it over a certain person's head!!"
For those of you that don't know, or remember, she took the screen name
Cherokee Woman because that is part of her Heritage, YOU DO NOT want
the "Little Indian" Riled!!
Emmar, good job with the menu for this evening, I have a strange feeling you and
a few others will be filling in a bit more often the next couple of days.
locomutt wrote: Mookie wrote:oh, oh....can I push a cup of hot tea over by the door. It has a little catnip in it and is really good for healing trauma..... .........She said, "Only if I can POUR it over a certain person's head!!" For those of you that don't know, or remember, she took the screen nameCherokee Woman because that is part of her Heritage, YOU DO NOT wantthe "Little Indian" Riled!! Emmar, good job with the menu for this evening, I have a strange feeling you and a few others will be filling in a bit more often the next couple of days.
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louisnash wrote: locomutt wrote: Mookie wrote:oh, oh....can I push a cup of hot tea over by the door. It has a little catnip in it and is really good for healing trauma..... .........She said, "Only if I can POUR it over a certain person's head!!" For those of you that don't know, or remember, she took the screen nameCherokee Woman because that is part of her Heritage, YOU DO NOT wantthe "Little Indian" Riled!! Emmar, good job with the menu for this evening, I have a strange feeling you and a few others will be filling in a bit more often the next couple of days.LMThat one person said said yesterday, "I've probably done enough damage here, and my own time can be better spent on threads where knowledge is being disseminated." I guess that means you just go to the "Humor Thread". I bet there's a whole lot of knowledge there to disseminated. Sorry if I offended anyone. Yeah, Right!!Brian(KY)
LM
That one person said said yesterday, "I've probably done enough damage here, and my own time can be better spent on threads where knowledge is being disseminated."
I guess that means you just go to the "Humor Thread". I bet there's a whole lot of knowledge there to disseminated.
Sorry if I offended anyone. Yeah, Right!!Brian(KY)
Actually, you did offend me. I happen to know "That one person" and he is a very good, kind person. Carl came to my rescue a couple of times in the past couple of weeks and now I'm returning the favor.
It really makes me sad that this is happening to the Depot Diner. In the past, I have always come into this thread to have fun and joke around with folks and I have made a lot of good friends in here. I'm sorry that it has all come down to what has been happening over the past couple of days.
I'd appreciate it if everyone here starts trying to treat each other with a bit more respect, or perhaps I will not be sticking around any longer either.
Oh yeah, I really admire your gracious exit, Kentucky Brian (Not!!). I'm sure we'll all miss you too.
Okaaaaaaay.....
Another day in VA - trying to store up some of this warmth to take back north with me. Did manage to get in some trainwatching in - found a spot near the mall where I could watch NS kicking cars around their yard.
Off to VA Museum of Transport and the Link Museum tomorrow.
And on the road Friday - headed north and home.
Larry Resident Microferroequinologist (at least at my house) Everyone goes home; Safety begins with you My Opinion. Standard Disclaimers Apply. No Expiration Date Come ride the rails with me! There's one thing about humility - the moment you think you've got it, you've lost it...
Willy2 wrote: louisnash wrote: locomutt wrote: Mookie wrote:oh, oh....can I push a cup of hot tea over by the door. It has a little catnip in it and is really good for healing trauma..... .........She said, "Only if I can POUR it over a certain person's head!!" For those of you that don't know, or remember, she took the screen nameCherokee Woman because that is part of her Heritage, YOU DO NOT wantthe "Little Indian" Riled!! Emmar, good job with the menu for this evening, I have a strange feeling you and a few others will be filling in a bit more often the next couple of days.LMThat one person said said yesterday, "I've probably done enough damage here, and my own time can be better spent on threads where knowledge is being disseminated." I guess that means you just go to the "Humor Thread". I bet there's a whole lot of knowledge there to disseminated. Sorry if I offended anyone. Yeah, Right!!Brian(KY)Actually, you did offend me. I happen to know "That one person" and he is a very good, kind person. Carl came to my rescue a couple of times in the past couple of weeks and now I'm returning the favor. It really makes me sad that this is happening to the Depot Diner. In the past, I have always come into this thread to have fun and joke around with folks and I have made a lot of good friends in here. I'm sorry that it has all come down to what has been happening over the past couple of days. I'd appreciate it if everyone here starts trying to treat each other with a bit more respect, or perhaps I will not be sticking around any longer either. Oh yeah, I really admire your gracious exit, Kentucky Brian (Not!!). I'm sure we'll all miss you too.
Man I take off for a while and when I come back, I come back to a storm! Do I even want to know what happened here?
Is Mexican food still on, cause some enchiladas with lots of salsa souds good to me.
I won't jump in until at least I know what is going on...so, I'll just get my food, and Pepsi, and just go over there~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~>
I feel like I need to walk on eggshells right now, and I'm not even sure why. But I've managed to develop a fairly thick skin over the years.
Every forum develops a personality over the years. For better or worse, this forum has the character that it has. At least Bergie allows us the freedom to banter and joke and even (gasp) get off topic now and then. As with any community, there are bound to be rifts now and then. When a rift develops, the community has two choices - make amends and reconcile, or split up and go their separate ways. We each individually make that choice - sometimes in concert with talking things over with others, but still each individual choice. Basta ya.
Nightrain, may I join you?
Sure, why not. It was getting lonely here in the corner
Dan
I can always run across the street and spring for some donuts....and we can keep the coffee going here
The food is always warm here in the diner for those who show up for a latenight dinner. Now I think I will join those in the corner if they want some more company.
You are always welcome, Emmar. I think that I'll grab another enchilada. Anyone else want something while I'm up?
BTW, you do a pretty good job as a cook, emmar. Of course, I'm such a lousy cook, I may not be the best judge...
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