Wednesday, January 25, 2012

January 2012 looks to end on a wet note!



With less than half an inch in the rain bucket for much of the month, it was sure nice to see a 'soaker system' role in from the southwest for the morning of the 25th. A persistent zonal flow from west to east has made the month both warm and dry overall. And, while I'm no expert, I think I might see some evidence of a change towards wetter conditions when viewing the northern hemispheric jet streams!

January historically sees a little over three inches of precipitation and with the drought conditions that have so plagued regions like Texas and Oklahoma, I was wondering if southwest Missouri was also heading in that direction. The arrival of this very timely moisture will sure help to alleviate those fears for the short term.

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