Station Overview Station Location
Station Number IL-CK-75 Latitude 41.995258
Station Name Elk Grove Village 2.2 WSW Longitude -88.052741
County Cook Elevation (ft) 728



Month 30 Yr Avg by PRISM Total Prcp Sum Days Covered By All Observations Daily Prcp Sum Daily Observation Count Multiday Prcp Sum Days Covered by Multiday Observations Multiday Observation Count Days With Prcp Days With Trace Total Snowfall Days With Snowfall Days With Snow On Ground
Oct 10 3.00 0.90 31 0.90 31 0.00 0 0 7 2 0.0 0 0
Nov 10 3.03 2.28 30 2.28 30 0.00 0 0 7 7 0.0 0 0
Dec 10 2.21 1.62 31 1.62 31 0.00 0 0 10 7 14.0 10 27
Jan 11 1.72 1.27 31 1.27 31 0.00 0 0 7 15 6.7 8 23
Feb 11 1.64 3.24 27 3.24 27 0.00 0 0 13 3 27.6 12 21
March 11 2.26 2.56 31 2.56 31 0.00 0 0 8 6 0.7 2 2
April 11 3.41 5.41 30 4.69 28 0.72 2 1 14 5 0.7 1 1
May 11 4.05 5.59 31 5.59 31 0.00 0 0 13 7 0.0 0 0
June 11 4.01 3.61 30 3.61 30 0.00 0 0 13 2 0.0 0 0
July 11 3.80 9.92 31 9.92 31 0.00 0 0 8 5 0.0 0 0
Aug 11 4.56 5.45 31 5.45 31 0.00 0 0 10 2 0.0 0 0
Sept 11 3.39 3.07 29 3.07 29 0.00 0 0 10 5 0.0 0 0
Water Year Totals: 37.08" 44.92" 363 days 44.20" 361 0.72" 2 days 1 120 days 66 days 49.7" 33 days 74 days



Days in Water Year Cell Color Key
        Daily Observation with Prcp         Missing Day
        Multiday Observation         Daily/Multiday Observation Conflict

Day of Year Daily Prcp Multiday Prcp
10/1/2010 0.00
10/2/2010 0.18
10/3/2010 0.07
10/4/2010 0.00
10/5/2010 0.00
10/6/2010 0.00
10/7/2010 0.00
10/8/2010 0.00
10/9/2010 0.00
10/10/2010 0.00
10/11/2010 0.00
10/12/2010 0.00
10/13/2010 0.00
10/14/2010 0.12
10/15/2010 0.00
10/16/2010 0.00
10/17/2010 T
10/18/2010 0.00
10/19/2010 0.00
10/20/2010 0.00
10/21/2010 0.00
10/22/2010 0.00
10/23/2010 0.01
10/24/2010 0.17
10/25/2010 0.11
10/26/2010 T
10/27/2010 0.24
10/28/2010 0.00
10/29/2010 0.00
10/30/2010 0.00
10/31/2010 0.00
11/1/2010 0.00
11/2/2010 0.00
11/3/2010 0.00
11/4/2010 0.01
11/5/2010 T
11/6/2010 0.00
11/7/2010 0.00
11/8/2010 0.00
11/9/2010 0.00
11/10/2010 0.00
11/11/2010 0.00
11/12/2010 0.30
11/13/2010 T
11/14/2010 0.06
11/15/2010 0.06
11/16/2010 0.00
11/17/2010 T
11/18/2010 T
11/19/2010 0.00
11/20/2010 0.00
11/21/2010 T
11/22/2010 T
11/23/2010 1.12
11/24/2010 0.00
11/25/2010 0.24
11/26/2010 T
11/27/2010 0.00
11/28/2010 0.00
11/29/2010 0.00
11/30/2010 0.49
12/1/2010 T
12/2/2010 T
12/3/2010 0.00
12/4/2010 0.24
12/5/2010 0.14
12/6/2010 0.00
12/7/2010 T
12/8/2010 0.00
12/9/2010 0.00
12/10/2010 0.04
12/11/2010 0.00
12/12/2010 0.47
12/13/2010 0.01
12/14/2010 0.00
12/15/2010 0.00
12/16/2010 0.00
12/17/2010 0.02
12/18/2010 0.00
12/19/2010 0.00
12/20/2010 0.00
12/21/2010 0.29
12/22/2010 T
12/23/2010 T
12/24/2010 0.00
12/25/2010 0.22
12/26/2010 0.18
12/27/2010 T
12/28/2010 T
12/29/2010 0.00
12/30/2010 0.01
12/31/2010 0.00
Day of YearDaily PrcpMultiday Prcp
1/1/2011 0.58
1/2/2011 T
1/3/2011 0.00
1/4/2011 0.00
1/5/2011 0.00
1/6/2011 T
1/7/2011 T
1/8/2011 0.03
1/9/2011 0.00
1/10/2011 0.00
1/11/2011 0.03
1/12/2011 0.16
1/13/2011 T
1/14/2011 T
1/15/2011 T
1/16/2011 0.00
1/17/2011 0.00
1/18/2011 0.39
1/19/2011 T
1/20/2011 T
1/21/2011 T
1/22/2011 T
1/23/2011 T
1/24/2011 0.02
1/25/2011 T
1/26/2011 0.00
1/27/2011 T
1/28/2011 0.06
1/29/2011 0.00
1/30/2011 T
1/31/2011 T
2/1/2011 0.12
2/2/2011 1.04
2/3/2011 0.12
2/4/2011
2/5/2011 0.00
2/6/2011 0.11
2/7/2011 0.05
2/8/2011 0.02
2/9/2011 0.00
2/10/2011 0.00
2/11/2011 0.00
2/12/2011 T
2/13/2011 0.00
2/14/2011 0.00
2/15/2011 0.00
2/16/2011 T
2/17/2011 0.00
2/18/2011 0.00
2/19/2011 0.00
2/20/2011 0.00
2/21/2011 1.04
2/22/2011 0.04
2/23/2011 T
2/24/2011 0.12
2/25/2011 0.05
2/26/2011 0.09
2/27/2011 0.08
2/28/2011 0.36
3/1/2011 0.00
3/2/2011 0.00
3/3/2011 0.00
3/4/2011 T
3/5/2011 1.13
3/6/2011 0.05
3/7/2011 0.00
3/8/2011 0.00
3/9/2011 0.43
3/10/2011 0.02
3/11/2011 0.00
3/12/2011 0.00
3/13/2011 0.00
3/14/2011 0.00
3/15/2011 0.00
3/16/2011 T
3/17/2011 0.00
3/18/2011 0.00
3/19/2011 0.00
3/20/2011 0.00
3/21/2011 0.48
3/22/2011 0.09
3/23/2011 0.31
3/24/2011 0.05
3/25/2011 T
3/26/2011 T
3/27/2011 T
3/28/2011 T
3/29/2011 0.00
3/30/2011 0.00
3/31/2011 0.00
Day of YearDaily PrcpMultiday Prcp
4/1/2011 0.00
4/2/2011 0.11
4/3/2011 0.00
4/4/2011 0.32
4/5/2011 T
4/6/2011 T
4/7/2011 **
4/8/2011 0.72
4/9/2011 0.10
4/10/2011 0.00
4/11/2011 T
4/12/2011 0.00
4/13/2011 0.00
4/14/2011 0.00
4/15/2011 0.00
4/16/2011 0.71
4/17/2011 0.12
4/18/2011 0.58
4/19/2011 0.07
4/20/2011 0.87
4/21/2011 T
4/22/2011 0.18
4/23/2011 0.43
4/24/2011 0.00
4/25/2011 T
4/26/2011 0.72
4/27/2011 0.13
4/28/2011 0.31
4/29/2011 0.04
4/30/2011 0.00
5/1/2011 0.00
5/2/2011 0.00
5/3/2011 0.00
5/4/2011 T
5/5/2011 0.00
5/6/2011 0.06
5/7/2011 T
5/8/2011 T
5/9/2011 0.00
5/10/2011 T
5/11/2011 0.00
5/12/2011 0.49
5/13/2011 0.01
5/14/2011 T
5/15/2011 0.30
5/16/2011 0.03
5/17/2011 0.00
5/18/2011 T
5/19/2011 0.04
5/20/2011 0.00
5/21/2011 0.00
5/22/2011 T
5/23/2011 0.68
5/24/2011 0.00
5/25/2011 0.09
5/26/2011 1.83
5/27/2011 0.23
5/28/2011 0.02
5/29/2011 0.12
5/30/2011 1.69
5/31/2011 0.00
6/1/2011 0.04
6/2/2011 0.00
6/3/2011 0.02
6/4/2011 0.00
6/5/2011 0.08
6/6/2011 0.00
6/7/2011 0.00
6/8/2011 0.00
6/9/2011 0.58
6/10/2011 1.34
6/11/2011 0.15
6/12/2011 T
6/13/2011 0.00
6/14/2011 0.00
6/15/2011 0.17
6/16/2011 0.56
6/17/2011 0.01
6/18/2011 0.00
6/19/2011 0.00
6/20/2011 0.00
6/21/2011 0.21
6/22/2011 0.33
6/23/2011 0.11
6/24/2011 T
6/25/2011 0.00
6/26/2011 0.00
6/27/2011 0.00
6/28/2011 0.01
6/29/2011 0.00
6/30/2011 0.00
Day of YearDaily PrcpMultiday Prcp
7/1/2011 0.00
7/2/2011 0.00
7/3/2011 0.00
7/4/2011 0.00
7/5/2011 0.00
7/6/2011 0.00
7/7/2011 0.00
7/8/2011 0.00
7/9/2011 0.00
7/10/2011 0.00
7/11/2011 0.00
7/12/2011 0.42
7/13/2011 0.02
7/14/2011 0.00
7/15/2011 T
7/16/2011 0.00
7/17/2011 T
7/18/2011 T
7/19/2011 T
7/20/2011 T
7/21/2011 0.00
7/22/2011 0.59
7/23/2011 5.86
7/24/2011 0.01
7/25/2011 0.35
7/26/2011 0.00
7/27/2011 0.00
7/28/2011 0.64
7/29/2011 2.03
7/30/2011 0.00
7/31/2011 0.00
8/1/2011 0.00
8/2/2011 0.00
8/3/2011 0.63
8/4/2011 0.00
8/5/2011 0.00
8/6/2011 0.29
8/7/2011 0.08
8/8/2011 0.57
8/9/2011 0.91
8/10/2011 0.00
8/11/2011 0.00
8/12/2011 0.00
8/13/2011 0.03
8/14/2011 0.34
8/15/2011 T
8/16/2011 0.00
8/17/2011 0.00
8/18/2011 0.00
8/19/2011 T
8/20/2011 0.00
8/21/2011 1.89
8/22/2011 0.00
8/23/2011 0.00
8/24/2011 0.66
8/25/2011 0.00
8/26/2011 0.00
8/27/2011 0.00
8/28/2011 0.00
8/29/2011 0.00
8/30/2011 0.00
8/31/2011 0.05
9/1/2011 0.00
9/2/2011 0.00
9/3/2011 0.00
9/4/2011 0.03
9/5/2011 0.00
9/6/2011 0.00
9/7/2011 0.00
9/8/2011
9/9/2011 T
9/10/2011 0.11
9/11/2011 0.00
9/12/2011 0.00
9/13/2011 0.00
9/14/2011 0.00
9/15/2011 0.04
9/16/2011 0.00
9/17/2011 0.00
9/18/2011 T
9/19/2011 0.76
9/20/2011 T
9/21/2011 T
9/22/2011 0.00
9/23/2011 0.00
9/24/2011 T
9/25/2011 0.02
9/26/2011 0.93
9/27/2011 0.89
9/28/2011 0.15
9/29/2011 0.05
9/30/2011 0.09



Observation Date Observation Time Precipitation Snowfall Snowfall SWE Snow Depth Snow SWE Notes
10/1/2010 5:35 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 44º at 5:35am with clear skies and heavy on gauge. No precipitation to report for yesterday, again mild temps with fall colors more evident each day. GG
10/2/2010 6:50 AM 0.18 M M M M 47º at 6:50am with partly cloudy skies and breezy conditions. Rain over night on cold front, otherwise, another nice fall day yesterday.
10/3/2010 6:50 AM 0.07 M M M M 40º at 6:40am with partly cloudy skies no frost. Lake showers yesterday later afternoon and evening (possibly over night) with light breezes this early am preventing frost. GG
10/4/2010 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 39º at 5:40am with partly cloudy skies and heavy dew, some roof top frost, not detecting any at surface at obs. Covered up veggie garden for possible frost. Lots of leaves down here (seems early) recent winds shook alot loose. GG
10/5/2010 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 37º at 5:40am with clear skies and heavy dew no frost. Leaves of garden plants have dew on them at this time no ice, although 2 degrees colder than last night without clouds and no breeze. Another nice fall day yesterday near 60. GG
10/6/2010 6:20 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 45º at 6:20am with clear skies and calm conditions and again heavy dew. No precipitation yesterday as no clouds after cold start. GG
10/7/2010 5:35 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 47º at 5:35am with clear starry skies and dew. No precipitaion to report again for yesterday as temps in the 70's. GG
10/8/2010 5:35 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 47º at 5:35am with clear skies no dew this am obs. No precipitation yesterday with no clouds and warm temps. GG
10/9/2010 6:50 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 55º at 6:50am with haze and no dew on gauge at obs. Again, no precipitation to report for yesterday as warm dry conditions continues and watering my veggie garden every few days. GG
10/10/2010 7:05 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 55º at 7:05am with clear skies and slight amount of dew. No precipitation and no clouds again for yesterday as temps in middle 80's. GG
10/11/2010 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 54º at 5:40am with mostly cloudy skies, and dew this morning. No precipitation again to report for yesterday with mostly cloudy skies, or variably high cloudiness with warm dry continuing. GG
10/12/2010 5:35 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 52º at 5:35am with mostly starry skies and heavy dew on my gauge. Nine straight days of zeros and warm to very warm days making for very dry surface soil conditions, although prolonging growing of my veggie garden (watering regurlarly). GG
10/13/2010 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 58º at 5:40am with mostly cloudy skies, and some flashes of lightning to north as I drive east. No precipitation for yesterday to report still another warm (above normal) dry day with leaves continuing turning and falling, some trees here nearly 1/3 bare already. GG
10/14/2010 5:40 AM 0.12 M M M M 43º at 5:40am with clear skies. A thunderstorm yesterday morning with 0.12" rainfall collected by afternoon gauge check, clearing skies by late morning/early afternoon. GG
10/15/2010 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 47º at 5:40am with clear starry skies and no dew on gauge. No precipitation to report for yesterday, under variably cloudy skies. GG
10/16/2010 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 41º at 7am with clear skies and very heavy dew on gauge, and some roof top frost. No precipitation to report for yesterday another dry day. GG
10/17/2010 7:20 AM T M M M M 46º at 7:20am with partly cloudy skies, no dew. Windy conditions yesterday afternoon, with partly cloudy skies that produced a very brief sprinkle on me as I was painting my back deck. I would not have notice the sprinkle (~3pm) had I not been painting for the hour (2:30-3:30pm)or so. GG
10/18/2010 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 49º at 7am with cloudy skies. No precipitation to report for yesterday under mostly sunny skies and mid 60's. GG
10/19/2010 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 36º at 5:40am with clear skies heavy dew on gauge and a touch of some ice on garden leaves this am observation. Cloudy start to the day yesterday, no precipitation observed only virga (off yesterday)early, then clearing by late morning and the dry continues.
10/20/2010 6:25 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 45º at 6:25am with clear skies no dew with slight breeze. No precipitation yesterday to report, slightly cooler temps. GG
10/21/2010 5:45 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 42º at 5:45am with clear skies and breezy conditions. Another sunny mild dry day yesterday with breezy afternoon conditions still a winner of a fall day. GG
10/22/2010 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 32º at 5:40am with clear skies and brilliant full moon and frost on outer gauge. I covered my veggie garden expecting a killing frost/freeze this am and this did occur. I can not see the frost on the ground in the darkness, however, the few garden plants that were exposed(flash light) are frosted. Otherwise, another nice, dry fall day again yesterday. GG
10/23/2010 7:00 AM 0.01 M M M M 60º at 7am with cloudy skies. A brief shower hit about 8pm yesterday evening lasted about 10 minutes. Otherwise,a warm response in temps after first hard frost here. GG
10/24/2010 7:15 AM 0.17 M M M M 55º at 7:15am with mostly cloudy skies. Steady rain yesterday mid morning with clearing and rather windy conditions by afternoon (25-35mph gusts), and lighter rain late evening, no thunder. GG
10/25/2010 5:40 AM 0.11 M M M M 59º at 5:40am with partly cloudy skies, and near full moon. Sporatic showers throughout the day with a thunderstorm after 9pm. GG
10/26/2010 5:40 AM T M M M M 69º at 5:40am with light rain and wind at this observation. Heavier wind blown rain driving east toward DesPlaines (east side EGV) by 6:15am. GG
10/27/2010 5:40 AM 0.24 M M M M 51º at 5:40am with clear skies. Early wind blown heavy rain then sporatic showers with gusty winds until sunset. GG
10/28/2010 5:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 41º at 5:30am with cloudy skies and of lesser breezes. No precipitation observed yesterday, only unsecured flying objects around and plenty of leaves. My company (Des Plaines) aneomemeter recorded 51mph at ~2 pm when gustiness seemed to really pick up. My lawn furniture and weber grill somewhat secure on Tuesday was toused around and knocked over yesterday (rare to have my large kettle grill tipped over). GG
10/29/2010 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 32º at 5:40am with clear skies not detecting frost at this time with gentle breeze. The Wx "word" for yesterday brrrr with wind chills as temps in low/mid 40's with cloudy skies and still moderate breezes, replacing the high winds. I'm still protecting some remaining veggies (this late) and late last evening winds (threat of overnight freeze)were blowing my coverings off as of 9pm (had to use my tomato stands to hold down). GG
10/30/2010 7:15 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 43º at 7:15am with cloudy skies (cirrus,cirro-stratus)and slight south breezes. No precipitation to report for yesterday, once again, thought we were headed for frost last evening/over night with clear skies 20's dew points by late evening, skies clouded[somewhat] over night breezes picked up a bit low 40's by obs. I plan to pull garden this weekend. Longest in memory I've had a veggie garden growing thanks to warm mid October and garden hose. GG
10/31/2010 7:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 34º at 7:30am with clear skies and patchy ground/roof frost. No precipitation to report for yesterday as sunny, mild but almost windy conditions at times, especially for raking leaves. GG
11/1/2010 5:45 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 33º at 5:45am with partly cloudy skies and frost on gauge. No precipitation to report for yesterday.
11/2/2010 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 29º at 5:40am with clear starry skies and heavy frost covering outer gauge. No precipitation to report for yesterday. GG
11/3/2010 6:45 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 38º at 6:45am with cloudy skies and dew (or melted frost) on gauge. No precipitation from yesterday, still dry continues. After near hard freeze (29º) of yesterday morning, ground frost didn't completely melt until after 9am (9-10am). GG
11/4/2010 5:40 AM 0.01 M M M M 42º at 5:40 am with mostly clear skies and a breeze, no dew or frost at this am observation. Light steady rain by 9am yesterday ended by late morning. I collected 0.01" by 4pm gauge check (seemed like it rained more in the area). GG
11/5/2010 5:35 AM T M M M M 31º at 5:35am with clear skies no frost with slight breeze. Rain showers yesterday afternoon/early evening, I did not observe [nor hear any on windows]any sleet or ice/snow pellets during this event. I put down two boards per chance some heavier showers of mention occured, only a trace of rain collected from these showers. GG
11/6/2010 6:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 23º at 6:30am with clear starry skies, and coldest morning of the season. No precipitation to report for yesterdy, last day of DST, enjoy. GG
11/7/2010 6:55 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 35º at 6:55am CST with clear skies. No precipitation to report for yesterday as some morning clouds dissipated to mostly sunny. GG
11/8/2010 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 40º at 5:40am with partly cloudy skies (cirrus). No precipitation to report for yesterday.
11/9/2010 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 42º at 5:40am with clear skies, no dew on gauge. Another warm dry day yesterday with sunny skies. GG
11/10/2010 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 38º at 5:40am with mostly clear skies and dew on outer gauge this am observation. No precipitation to report for yesterday, as warm and dry continue, back to short sleeves and shorts(afternoon hours only). GG
11/11/2010 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 46º at 5:40am with partly cloudy skies. No precipitation to report for yesterday, as filtered sunshine in afternoon, still mid 60's, not bad for 2nd week in November, still dry here, lots of "zeros" since late October. GG
11/12/2010 5:40 AM 0.30 M M M M 48º at 5:40am with mostly cloudy skies. Light rain showers after 7-8pm yesterday evening, however, additional rain overnight (unheard) as gauge collected 0.30" at observation. Some what surprised by the amount in gauge and my sump pump pit also somwhat filled. First significant rain here in over one month. GG
11/13/2010 6:45 AM T M M M M 50º at 6:45am with cloudy skies. Cooler NE breezes yesterday, still mild 50's. Light rain showers by early evening ~7pm. GG
11/14/2010 7:15 AM 0.06 M M M M 38º at 7:15am with cloudy skies and windy conditions. Rain showers some briefly heavy yesterday mid-late morning and lighter showers later afternoon then rather windy conditions during late evening. Mild temps early then rather cool/blustery after frontal passage. GG
11/15/2010 5:40 AM 0.06 M M M M 31º at 5:40am with clear skies, fog, and frost on gauge and icy droplets on funnel. Cloudy cool and windy conditions early as skies cleared by late morning, only to cloud over by late afternoon and evening with steady rain by late evening & over night. Did my last mowing of season, and turned over garden yesterday. GG
11/16/2010 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 34º at 5:40am with mostly clear skies, and some dew on outer gauge. No precipitation to report for yesterday after icy morning melt down. Nice day and evening yesterday, most of which (evening) spent in our local (Schaumburg) assessors office, major ouch for me. GG
11/17/2010 5:40 AM T M M M M 38º at 5:40am with cloudy skies. Dew on outer gauge, droplets on funnel and then on closer inspection, trace rainfall collected in inner gauge. Rainfall occured [sometime] over night as evening was dry. GG
11/18/2010 5:40 AM T M M M M 31º at 5:40am with partly cloudy skies. Observed very light but steady drizzle/mist yesterday afternoon and evening very little made it to bottom of inner gauge. A rather cool raw day yesterday. GG
11/19/2010 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 30º at 7am with cloudy skies (high cirrus) and heavy frost. No precipitation to report for yesterday.
11/20/2010 7:10 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 31º at 7:10am with mostly cloudy skies (high cirrus) and heavy frost. No precipitation to report for yesterday with cloudy windy conditions by mid morning and mostly clear and sunny by afternoon with wind. GG
11/21/2010 7:00 AM T M M M M 43º at 7am with cloudy skies. Mist/drizzle over night as funnel is wet, however very little in inner gauge, ground is wet and gutters are dripping. Otherwise, a mostly sunny day yesterday with cool NE winds. GG
11/22/2010 5:40 AM T M M M M 60º at 5:40am with cloudy skies. Light mist/drizzle yesterday at times (observed) nothing in gauge this am observation. Rain being reported by my area by 7:35am, as line of rain showers (thunder?) approaching. GG
11/23/2010 5:40 AM 1.12 M M M M 27º at 5:40am with clear skies, windy conditions, and near full moon. Storms early 7-8am and after 4pm (4-5pm) yesterday. late afternoon storms had frequent lightning(did not observe hail or high winds) and very heavy rainfall lasting ~ 1/2 hour and I checked gauge as rain let up and gauge over flow minus earlier storm of 0.26", reported 0.77" in sig. report. Additional rainfall to observation total(1.12"). My back sliding door frozen in track an indication the quick temperature drop after near record temps. GG
11/24/2010 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 31º at 5:40am with cloudy skies, and frost. No precipitation to report for yesterday with mostly clear skies and windy conditions, wind chills. Later obs the next 6 days. GG
11/25/2010 7:05 AM 0.24 M M M M 38º at 7am with cloudy skies. Rain began by 2pm yesterday and on/off through the rest of afternoon, then steadier rain by evening. I did not observe snow/sleet(anywhere in my travels) yesterday. Happy Thanksgiving to all members and families today (as I travel to visit Mom/Grandma). GG
11/26/2010 7:00 AM T M M M M 18º at 7am with clear skies and breezy conditions. Light mist/drizzle early observed (nothing in open gauge this am observation) and clearing by evening, not home until early evening to observe any snow flakes as colder air came in by then. Good travel weather yesterday as all construction (290east/294 south) over. GG
11/27/2010 7:15 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 21º at 7:15am with clear skies and roof top frost. No precipitation to report for yesterday. Cold sunshine early with variable cloudiness by afternoon with windy conditions and wind chills. Coldest "fall" day of the season temps only near 32º. GG
11/28/2010 7:45 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 25º at 7:45am with partly cloudy skies (high cirrus) and heavy frost. No precipitation to report for yesterday as few (if any) clouds, however, cold only mid 30's temps. GG
11/29/2010 7:25 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 37º at 7:25am with mostly cloudy skies. No precipitation to report for yesterday as temps warm to 40's under mostly sunny skies. GG
11/30/2010 7:15 AM 0.49 M M M M 34 º at 7:15am with cloudy and windy contions. Light drizzle began late morning, and off/on during daylight hours, steadier and heavier rainfall through the later evening hours. GG
12/1/2010 5:20 AM T T M T M 23º at 5:20am with snow flurries. First observed snow of the season, still unmeasureable at observation(blown off boards). Cold windy conditions yesterday with a few flurries by early afternoon, additional light snow/flurries overnight that left noticable traces this early am. GG
12/2/2010 5:40 AM T 0.1 M T M 22º at 5:40am with mostly cloudy skies. Snow showers/flurries(some somewhat moderate intensity) much of the early part of the day yesterday, enough to almost cover the ground, then wind blown away. However, enough on one board to measure 0.1"(3:30pm). First measueable snowfall of season here, no additional (measureable) snowfall over night. GG
12/3/2010 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M 17º at 5:40am with clear starry skies and heavy frost on ground and gauge (outer). No precipitation to report for yesterday. Time to set out all boards for snow expected tonight and tomorrow. GG
12/4/2010 6:45 AM 0.24 2.2 M 2.0 M 29º at 6:45am with snow falling, no wind. Snow began sometime after 10-11pm (?). Checked boards at 6:45am with 2.2", some what of a wet snow ~10-1 and temps in the upper 20's , as an initial snowfall event total here (sig. report made). I will make periodic reports through the day. GG
12/5/2010 6:50 AM 0.14 1.1 M 3.0 M 21º at 6:50am with cloudy skies. Snow ended here by early evening as last of LE flurries past by. Storm total here measured as 3.3" as an additional 1.1" was measured after yesterdays observation, and an additional 0.14" melted catch water (0.38" total). A wet snow with temps in the low 30's by afternoon and all roads just wet and slushy by early afternoon. GG
12/6/2010 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M 2.5 M 9º at 5:40am with clear skies and frost on outer gauge. Coldest morning (+ 9ºF) of season with snow/ground cover of ~ 2.5", little melt/compression of pack from yesterday. No precipitation to report for yesterday. GG
12/7/2010 5:40 AM T T M 2.0 M 11º at 5:40am with clear starry skies. Light flurries/snow showers yesterday by mid morning. Nothing in gauge/on boards this am observation. GG
12/8/2010 5:35 AM 0.00 0.0 M 2.0 M 12º at 5:35am with mostly cloudy skies. No precipitation to report for yesterday under cold sunny skies. GG
12/9/2010 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M 2.0 M 13º at 5:20am with cloudy skies. No precipitation to report for yesterday as little melt of current snow pack (as measured this morning off two dedicated snow boards)and few degrees warmer. GG
12/10/2010 5:40 AM 0.04 0.4 M 2.5 M 28º at 5:40am with clear skies. Snow began (light) after 3pm and heavier after 9pm. Some blowing/drifting of snow around/on boards as variable measurements (0.2-0.6"), avg. of 0.4" reported. Much warmer morning! GG
12/11/2010 7:15 AM 0.00 0.0 M 2.0 M 31º at 7:15am with cloudy skies. No precipitation to report for yesterday. Sunny skies and mid 30's, still ~ 2.0" of snow pack remain here. GG
12/12/2010 7:00 AM 0.47 0.5 M 1.5 M 29º at 7am with light snow and the beginning of windy conditions here (~15-25mph). Light/moderate steady rain yesterday began late morning into mid to late afternoon/evening(heavier) with temps in mid 30's(measured 0.38" in inner gauge by 8pm, removed inner gauge by 8pm ). Then snow began here shortly after 8pm and quick 1/4-1/2" accum. with lull of activity overnight. Snowing again by (or before) 5am. GG
12/13/2010 5:40 AM 0.01 0.2 M 1.0 M 8º at 5:40am with mostly clear skies and frozen snow pack. Snow and wind yesterday especially after observation with gusty winds by 8-9am, snow accum. only on the minor side with much blowing and drifting. No snow to measure on boards (in open areas) and nothing on a board put in a more sheltered area of yard. My garbage can(s)(East side of house) lids retained snow from Saturday night, I measured and subracted the amount measured early Sunday morning (before higher winds), result was 0.2"(as a best guess estimate) and with 0.01" collected from gauge melt, 20:1 ratio for this drier snowfall seems reasonable. Otherwise, high winds 25-40mph and periodic snow showers (some moderate) most of day. We also lost cable T.V.(Comcast) early afternoon (Bears game by radio). GG
12/14/2010 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M 1.0 M 5º at 5:40am with clear starry skies and solid frozen ice/snow pack under foot. Cold sunshine, some wind chills early yesterday some lake clouds by late afternoon. I did not observe any flurries. GG
12/15/2010 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M 1.0 M 3º at 5:40am with clear skies, frost on gauge and boards and refrozen and solid snow pack, crunchy as I walk. No precipitation to reprt for yesterday with sunny skies and low 20's. GG
12/16/2010 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M 1.0 M 23º at 5:40am with cloudy skies. Sunshine and warmer yesterday( mid 20's)clouds by sunset, allowing warmer temps over night. No precipitation (snow) up to observation time.
12/17/2010 7:20 AM 0.02 0.7 M 1.5 M 13º at 7:20am with partly cloudy skies. Snow flurries by yesterday mid afternoon and heavier accum. light/moderate snow by 5-6pm, measured 0.7" by 8pm with addition light snow/flurries late and over night, however, mostly clear and cold this am observation. GG
12/18/2010 7:20 AM 0.00 0.0 M 1.0 M 9º at 7:20am with clear calm conditions and frost on gauge and boards. No precipitation to report for yesterday as cold sunshine throughout. GG
12/19/2010 7:20 AM 0.00 0.0 M 1.0 M 14º at 7:20am with mostly cloudy skies and calm conditions. No precipitation to report for yesterday as another cold sunshine day with some wind chills. Snow pack still[measured] ~ 1.0" and still frozen. GG
12/20/2010 5:45 AM 0.00 0.0 M 1.0 M 13º at 5:45am with partly cloudy skies and heavy frost. No precipitation to report for yesterday, as the cold continues with mo. sunny skies. GG
12/21/2010 5:35 AM 0.29 3.6 M 4.0 M 28º at 5:35am with freezing mist/drizzle, snow pack crunchy as I walk through it with thin top layer of ice. Snow began at my area/station ~ 4pm, heaviest between 7-8pm with 1.4" [measured]during this time frame. A rather light/fuffy snow fall (~16:1). Lighter snow after 9pm then freezing precip. [sometime] overnight. GG
12/22/2010 5:40 AM T 0.0 M 3.5 M 21º at 5:40am with cloudy skies. Light freezing mist/drizzle after observation yesterday, then dense fog by 4pm. Some frozen droplets on bottom of gauge, only a "trace" melted. GG
12/23/2010 7:00 AM T T M 3.0 M 23º at 7am with mostly cloudy skies, however, brilliant near full moon earlier (~ 4-5am) and heavy frost on gauge and boards. Some light snow/flurries yesterday early-mid morning (covered some ice that I fell on yesterday.)Clearing skies and yes, some melting as temps above freezing by afternoon. GG
12/24/2010 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M 2.5 M 27º at 7am with cloudy skies. No precipitation to report for yesterday under mostly cloudy skies and temps near 30º. GG
12/25/2010 7:00 AM 0.22 2.1 M 5.0 M 24º at 7am with mostly cloudy skies. Snow began here by 8:30am yesterday with light/moderate [big fuffy flakes] intensity, then sporatic light snow/flurries until mid afternoon, more light/steadier snowfall later afternoon. And an additional light accum. overnight. Bright moonlight earlier this Christmas morning. I would like to take this opportunity to wish all members and families and especially the folks at the NWS, who recognize our effect, and to my east side CoCoRaHS colleague and County coordinator (J. Morrill) a very Merry Christmas, and a safe and healthy holiday season. GG
12/26/2010 6:45 AM 0.18 3.1 M 7.5 M 25º at 6:45am with mostly cloudy skies and a few flurries. Snow, mostly light accum.(< 0.5") by 7pm (arrived home). Heavier LES by 9pm and especially overnight as 3.1"(avg) measured off three daily boards. GG
12/27/2010 7:15 AM T T M 6.0 M 14º at 7:15am with mostly clear skies and heavy frost. Only flurries after yesterdays observation as LES was winding down, then just partly-mostly cloudy skies the remainder of day. Two day total of (system/LES) of 5.2" snowfall here.
12/28/2010 7:30 AM T T M 5.5 0.93 16º at 7:30am with cloudy skies and frost on outer gauge. Dusting of snow on boards overnight, and confirmed inside of gauge. Otherwise a sunny day yesterday with not much warmth. Took two samples for cores(mid morning) just off to side [on grass) of dedicated TSD boards, somewhat different in water amounts and averaged for this report. Back to early(ier) obs tomorrow. GG
12/29/2010 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M 5.5 M 16º at 5:40am with clear skies and fog. No precipitation to report for yesterday under sunny skies and mid 20's.
12/30/2010 5:40 AM 0.01 0.0 M 3.5 M 37º at 5:40am with cloudy skies and fog. The melt down has begun as snow pack dropped (mostly overnight) ~ 2". My sump pump is also active again. Sunny skies early yesterday, clouds and fog by late afternoon, some mist/drizzle also overnight accelerating melting. GG
12/31/2010 5:35 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M 47º at 5:35am with cloudy skies. Snow pack gone this am observation as temps climb into mid-upper 40's and some gust winds (last evening). Nice slow melt down with little in low area ponding this morning. No precipitation observed or in gauge. GG
1/1/2011 7:35 AM 0.58 0.0 M 0.0 M 25º at 7:35am with mostly cloudy skies and windy condition. From 53º(yesterday afternoon) to 25º this am observation. Nice break from winter, with thunderstorms and moderate rainfall yesterday, as rain began shortly after my early observation. Even used my grill yesterday afternoon (without a jacket on). Once again, to wish all member and families and the folks at the NWS a very happy and healthy New Year!
1/2/2011 7:50 AM T T M 0.0 M 12º at 7:50am with clear skies and frost. Cold/cloudy and windy yesterday with gusts to near 40mph especially late afternoon/evening when flurries passed by (as observed by family members). Some cold sunshine in between. GG
1/3/2011 7:50 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M 23º at 7:50am with mostly cloudy skies (high cirrus). No precipitation to report for yesterday with some windy conditions by afternoon, calm and clear by sunset. GG
1/4/2011 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M 25º at 5:40am with cloudy skies. No precipitation to report for yesterday with variable cloudiness and overcast by evening. GG
1/5/2011 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M 10º at 5:40am with clear skies and frost on gauge and boards. No precipitation to report for yesterday with colder temps and wind chills.
1/6/2011 5:40 AM T T M 0.0 M 24º at 5:40am with cloudy skies and a few flurries within the past 1/2 hour of this sending. Light snow/flurries yesterday evening and overnight with nothing on boards this am observation. GG
1/7/2011 5:40 AM T T M T M 16º at 5:40am with light snow. Trace on boards and in gauge this am observation as light snow beginning to cover roads here by 6:30am. Otherwise, light snow yesterday with only trace (filling cracks and side gullys). GG
1/8/2011 7:00 AM 0.03 0.6 M 0.5 M 10º at 7am with clear skies and a wind chill. Snow showers yesterday early afternoon and steadier light snow after 2:30-3pm with a burst of moderate/heavier snow(~ 1/2 hour)by 5pm that left 0.5" on all boards (sig. report sent). Lighter snow showers/flurries that ended by 8pm. GG
1/9/2011 6:55 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.5 M Clear, calm and 10º at 6:55am with some frost on gauge. No precipitation to report for yesterday, a few wandering LE clouds with cold and breezes at times with wind chills. A slight compression in snow pack as measured (just under 0.5" avg.)this am obs. GG
1/10/2011 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M T M 18º at 5:40am with cloudy skies, however, frost on gauge. No precipitation to report for yesterday as more pleasant temps near 30º and light winds. Most snow pack now gone (~ 20-30% cover). GG
1/11/2011 5:40 AM 0.03 0.5 M 0.5 M 23º at 5:40am with light snow. Snow began late and through the overnight, with accum. of 0.5" at observation. Roads are snow covered and slick in my area. Otherwise, temps made it to 30º yesterday under increasing filtered sunshine and cloudy by evening. GG
1/12/2011 5:40 AM 0.16 1.8 M 2.0 M 21º at 5:40am with cloudy skies and a few flurries. Storm total here 2.3" as an additional 1.8" fell during the day and evening after observation yesterday. Heavier snow observed north of O'hare (Des Plaines)and lesser amounts west as 2.2" measured by 3:30pm (EGV report). GG
1/13/2011 5:40 AM T T M 1.5 M 21º at 5:40am with cloudy skies. Snow showers and light snow overnight, enough to almost cover my[daily] boards, will report trace for this event. GG
1/14/2011 5:40 AM T T M 1.5 M 19º at 5:40am with cloudy skies. Light snow/flurries yesterday with again, only minor accum.(trace)this am observation. GG
1/15/2011 7:00 AM T T M 1.0 M 23º at 7am with cloudy skies. Again, light snow yesterday, especially overnight, with trace amounts on boards and in gauge. GG
1/16/2011 7:20 AM 0.00 0.0 M 1.0 M 9º at 7:20am with mostly cloudy skies. No precipitation to report for yesterday. GG
1/17/2011 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M 1.0 0.14 21º at 5:40am with cloudy skies. No precipitation observed or in gauge/on boards this am observation. Snow water eqiv. core taken yesterday mid morning and in this am report. GG
1/18/2011 5:40 AM 0.39 1.3 M 2.0 M 33º at 5:40am with mist/drizzle. Snow early yesterday, then changed to mix near 3pm with sleet then all rain by early evening then back to snow by 8pm with an additional [slushy] accum. of 0.5" on daily boards this am observation. Storm total here 1.3" (24 hours). GG
1/19/2011 5:35 AM T T M 1.5 M 18º at 5:35am with cloudy skies (snow flurries in the area driving east). I edited my snowfall early pm yesterday as I indicated only overnight snowfall (brain burp!). Otherwise, yesterdays morning and again overnight snow showers left under 0.01" melted in gauge (trace). GG
1/20/2011 5:35 AM T T M 1.5 M 15º at 5:35 with cloudy skies. Light snow/snow showers yesterday mid morning then sunshine (cold sunshine) by late morning and afternoon. Snow pack frozen(~ 1.5") as I check TSD through previous measurement holes. Very icy areas[here] on walkways, drive ways as everything froze up too quickly after heavy slush storm to be cleared the last two days. GG
1/21/2011 5:35 AM T T M 1.5 M -3º at 5:35am with clear skies and a brilliant near full moon. Some flurries overnight as a few flakes in gauge, otherwise just BRRRR this am observation. GG
1/22/2011 7:00 AM T 0.6 M 2.0 M 9º at 7am with flurries. Cold sunshine yesterday with not much warming into the afternoon, however, light winds made added wind chills tolerable. Light snow overnight with minor but very fluffy accum., only "heavy trace" melted GG
1/23/2011 7:35 AM T 0.7 M 2.5 M 7º at 7:35am with partly cloudy skies and light LES. Snow ended here by noon (additional 0.4" or 1.0" for total system snowfall) and partly cloudy early afternoon. Clear skies by evening and noticed bright moon overnight. however, woke to light/moderate snowfall by 7am (LES)and a very fluffy and transparent 0.3" on boards this am obs. GG
1/24/2011 5:40 AM 0.02 0.6 M 2.5 0.43 18º at 5:40am with light snow/flurries. LES ended shortly after observation with trace additional accum. Clearing by noon and bright sunshine rest of day light hours . Then cloudy skies by evening and again light snow overnight with minor accum. However, some measurable snow melt down. Also core and SWE take mid day yesterday for this report (not accounting this am gauge melt). GG
1/25/2011 5:40 AM T T M 2.5 M 24º at 5:40 with cloudy skis and fog. Light snow ended shortly after observation yesterday with only trace amounts on boards and in gauge this am obs. A cloudy foggy day yesterday. GG
1/26/2011 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M 1.5 M 25º at 5:40am with cloudy skies. Some peeks of sunshine from low overcast that lasted maybe an hour or two and snow pack now under 2" here as top "fluff" has compressed. No precipitation to report for yesterday. GG
1/27/2011 5:40 AM T T M 2.0 M 19º at 5:40am with cloudy skies and fog. Some snow grains in gauge this am observation. I errored on total snow depth yesterday as I observed on wrong side of 1/2" marker(1/2" more) on one dedicated board (flashlight needs new batteries, or I need new glasses or both). Otherwise, another cloudy day with a few flurries in the afternoon. GG
1/28/2011 5:40 AM 0.06 0.6 M 3.0 M 20º at 5:40am with mostly cloudy skies and partial moon present. Snow yesterday morning with some moderate intensity bursts, only lighter snow/flurries by afternoon. Measured 0.6" snowfall by 3:30pm. I now have 3.0" TSD (average rounded to nearest 1/2 inch). GG
1/29/2011 7:10 AM 0.00 0.0 M 2.5 M 28º at 7:10am with cloudy skies. Partly/mostly cloudy skies yesterday, some sunshine and temps near 30º. No precipitation to report. GG
1/30/2011 7:10 AM T T M 2.5 M 28º at 7:10am with cloudy skies. A thaw of sorts yesterday afternoon as temps above 32º and peeks of sun as I was able to break through ice on my {northerly exposure) driveway during afternoon. Otherwise, just mostly cloudy skies and some light snow by late evening. GG
1/31/2011 5:45 AM T T M 2.0 0.57 22º at 5:45am with a few fluries. Mostly cloudy skies yesterday, with again, a few peeks of sun and a few grains of snow early and again this morning observation. TSD core taken mid morning yesterday for this report. GG
2/1/2011 6:00 AM 0.12 0.9 M 3.0 M 21º at 6am with light flurries. Light snow overnight with some blowing/drifting indicated by uneven board measurements (tales of things to come). I'll have to remark my boards with taller markers also. GG
2/2/2011 6:00 AM 1.04 18.5 M 22.0 M 21º at 6am with light snow. Incredible storm that began about 2:30pm here (although lighter steadier LES ~ 12noon). Winds gusting to 40-45mph with big flakes of snow and almost immediately turned to white out conditions that lasted throughout evening and only intensified with stronger winds to 50 mph and several periods of lightning/thunder. I had to use my front driveway to measure (estimate method) as boards were drifting clear (no matter where I replaced them for snow catch). My gauge filled (replaced) twice with snow, and maybe lost some overnight. TSD is added by this storm total this am and yesterday am. GG
2/3/2011 7:20 AM 0.12 2.0 M 17.0 M -1º at 7:20am with clear skies. Heavy snow continued until ~8am then lighter snows until storm ended by 10am with gusty winds until noon. Grand total of 20.5" here (measurements from driveway, possibly lost an inch as I snow blowed for that evening). My gauge snow melt very possibly influenced by 50+ mph NE winds drifting snow from my roof top (ratio 10:1??). Email J.Morrill for possible edit request. My back yard is un-walkable only made a path to my gauge one board and shed. GG
2/5/2011 7:50 AM 0.00 0.0 M 15.5 M 11º at 7:50am with partly cloudy skies (at this time). No precipitation to report for yesterday, as snow pack continues to compress slowly. GG
2/6/2011 7:30 AM 0.11 1.6 M 16.5 M 28º at 7:30am with light snow and calm wind. Temps near 30º yesterday with plenty of sunshine and more shovling to reclaim my driveway. Then again, more snow overnight that fell gently on one board (that I can find). GG
2/7/2011 5:40 AM 0.05 0.6 M 15.0 2.66 20º at 5:40am with partly cloudy skies. Another mini snow yesterday that started during the overnight hours and then on/off most of the day. Another 2.2" all totalled by this am observation. Took core samples, SWE from two areas that I used for TSD checks (well over 2" of water, 2-3")for this report. GG
2/8/2011 5:40 AM 0.02 1.2 M 15.5 M 9º at 5:40am with partly cloudy skies. Light snow with big flakes after 2pm, then again after 9pm with additional accummulations through the overnight hours. GG
2/9/2011 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M 15.0 M 3º at 5:40am with cloudy/mostly cloudy skies(that held temps up overnight). No precipitation observed yesterday at my location, some very light passing flurries east (Des Plaines) before clearing skies and wind chills by afternoon. GG
2/10/2011 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M 14.5 M -6º at 5:40 with clear skies and wind chill factors. No precipitation to report for yesterday. GG
2/11/2011 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M 14.0 M 9º at 5:40am with partly cloudy skies and frost on outer gauge and board. No precipitation to report for yesterday after very cold start as nice recovery by afternoon as temps in the mid teens. GG
2/12/2011 7:00 AM T 0.1 M 13.5 M 24º at 7am with clear skies. Snow showers yesterday mid morning and again afternoon with minor but some measureable accumm. this am observation. GG
2/13/2011 6:50 AM 0.00 0.0 M 12.5 M 31º at 6:50am with clear skies. Mostly sunny skies and 32º+ temps as thaw begins yesterday, cloudy skies by late afternoon , however, no precipitation to report. GG
2/14/2011 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M 10.5 2.74 39º at 5:40am with partly cloudy skies and windy conditions. Sunny yesterday afternoon after morning clouds and temps in the mid 40's that held near 40º through out the night with windy condions that continued. I took core for SWE yesterday ~ 11am with ~ 12" snow pack remaining (at this time) for this report. GG
2/15/2011 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M 9.0 M 24º at 5:40am with partly cloudy skies and frost on outer gauge. No precipitation to report for yesterday. Melt down continues as heavy slush now remains as snow pack. GG
2/16/2011 5:40 AM T 0.0 M 8.5 M 38º at 5:40am with cloudy skies. Some light rain/drizzle overnight as a few droplets in outer gauge this am observation. Otherwise the slow melt down continues losing only ~ 1/2" snow pack yesterday with filtered sunshine and temps near 40º. GG
2/17/2011 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M 4.5 M 47º at 5:40am with cloudy skies. No precipitation to report the last 24 hours. The snow pack has decreased by half here since yesterdays observation to 4.5" of slush as the top soil is also thawing were my tracks have left bare ground. My other TSD markers now reappearing and were used and averaged. GG
2/18/2011 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M T M 37º at 5:40am with mostly cloudy skies, however, getting a view of a brilliant full moon disk off western horizon. Most snow pack now melted and gone, only piles remain this am observation. Only 1-2" remained by late afternoon yesterday as temps made mid 50's. No precipitation to report. GG
2/19/2011 7:20 AM 0.00 0.0 M T M 25º at 7:20am with partly cloudy skies and full moon disk sighted earlier this am. No precipitation to report for yesterday with rather windy but warm mid 40's temps as only shaded area snow/piles remain. I will include trace as TSD as one undisturbed shaded area has some snow cover. GG
2/20/2011 6:35 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M 33º and cloudy skies and no precipitation occurring at 6:34am. No precipitation to report for yesterday under mostly sunny skies and mid 30's. GG
2/21/2011 7:00 AM 1.04 T M 0.0 M 31º at 7am with cloudy skies. Early morning sleet then just steady rain/drizzle/mist and thunder and steady temps throughout the day. The long duration of precipitation added up to just over one inch here. I "estimate" the total 24 hour catch as I anticipated maybe some heavy snow yesterday morning in an open gauge, instead as I switched gauges and as I squeegeed the inside of the outer gauge I tipped and spilled (my first oops, I estimated ~ 1/2 spilled out and added that back). GG
2/22/2011 6:45 AM 0.04 0.3 M 0.5 M 24º at 6:45am with flurries. Snow grains by late morning and freezing drizzle by evening (with some glazing) yesterday with snow overnight, only minor accumulations this am observation. GG
2/23/2011 5:40 AM T T M T M 24º at 5:40am with cloudy skies. LES showers through mid day with little additional accum. Although some melting and refreezing by sunset made for icy walk ways. GG
2/24/2011 5:35 AM 0.12 0.4 M 0.5 M 33º at 5:35am with cloudy skies. Rain (freezing rain), sleet, snow with thunder after 7pm yesterday evening that accumulated 0.4" by late evening as measured this am observation. Quite a surprise event as not expecting this mini thunder snow event that lasted about 1-2 hours last evening. GG
2/25/2011 5:35 AM 0.05 0.5 M 0.5 M 29º at 5:35am with mostly cloudy skies and a few flurries as most accum. snowfall is over. Snow began ~ 2am as I woke and peeked to minor accum at this hour with moderate intensity snowfall and windy conditions. Only 0.5" at obs time. GG
2/26/2011 7:00 AM 0.09 1.1 M 1.0 M 26º at 7am with cloudy skies. Snow over night, a little more impressive amount of 1.1" covering my boards this am observation. GG
2/27/2011 6:00 AM 0.08 0.4 M 1.0 M 26º at 6am with cloudy skies. Light steady snow yesterday adding an additional 0.4" accum. until freezing drizzle late glazing everything over.
2/28/2011 5:35 AM 0.36 0.0 M T M 28º at 5:35am with cloudy skies. After clearing and melting yesterday morning clouds and drizzle by afternnon/evening turned to freezing drizzle and freezing rain as temps dropped below freezing. All surfaces ice covered ~ 0.2" this am observation, fortunately little wind. Roads in area are in good shape, walkways not so good. My back yard very "crunchy" and my gauge iced onto bracket (had to use by hands and fingers to melt). GG
3/1/2011 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M 23º at 5:40am with partly cloudy skies and frost. No precipitation to report for yesterday. Still some heavy icing in shaded areas from early yesterday's ice storm. GG
3/2/2011 5:35 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M 28º at 5:35am with partly cloudy skies. No precipitation to report for yesterday as temps warm nicely into the low 40's.
3/3/2011 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M 28º at 5:40am with mostly cloudy skies. No precipitation to report for yesterday, a colder but dry day. Getting lighter now in my drive in to work now by 6am, I can see the pot holes. GG
3/4/2011 5:35 AM T 0.0 M 0.0 M 40º at 5:35am with light rain. No precipitation yesterday, light rain has begun just before my early observation. GG
3/5/2011 6:30 AM 1.13 T M 0.0 M 33º at 6:30am with cloudy skies windy conditions and a few flurries. Rain early then sunshine with temps in the low 50's, clouds and light rain by 3pm with steadier rain (some moderate intensity)some thunder heard (later afternoon). Mostly Long duration rainfall period with one noted lull ~5:30-6:30pm. Over 1" rainfall collected here (inner gauge over flow this am obs.), 0.89" was noted by 9pm. Some ponding in low areas, and my sump pump somewhat active. GG
3/6/2011 6:30 AM 0.05 0.4 M 0.5 M 27º at 6:30am with cloudy skies. Snow showers yesterday morning and afternoon, some steadier and heavier with some minor accumulations on boards. Roads became snow covered after dark as another round of snow hit after 8pm. GG
3/7/2011 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M 23º at 5:40am, mostly cloudy skies, heavy frost observed. No precipitation to report for yesterday, as clearing skies by early afternoon. GG
3/8/2011 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M 31º at 5:40am with mostly cloudy skies. No precipitation to report for yesterday with temps only in the low 30's and cloudy skies all day. GG
3/9/2011 6:35 AM 0.43 0.0 M 0.0 M 37º at 6:35am with light rainfall. Rain began after 8pm yesterday evening, and through out the night. Although not real heavy totals here. Still some ponding in low areas this early am observation due to heavier rainfalls over weekend. GG
3/10/2011 5:40 AM 0.02 0.0 M 0.0 M 32º at 5:40am with cloudy skies. Drizzle/mist most of the day yesterday, I did not observe, nor were there any snow flakes in open gauge this am obsevation. Inner gauge and frozen melt collected to 0.02". GG
3/11/2011 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M 27º at 5:40am with clear skies. No precipitation to report for yesterday. Clearing skies by late afternoon. GG
3/12/2011 6:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M 38º at 6:40am with cloudy skies and windy conditions. No precipitation to report for yesterday under sunny skies, cloudy by late evening. GG
3/13/2011 6:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M 24º at 6:30am with clear skies. Cloudy and very windy conditions yesterday with falling temps and wind chills by evening. No precipitation to report for yesterday. GG
3/14/2011 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M 27º at 5:40am with mostly cloudy skies and heavy frost. No precipitation to report for yesterday with some sunshine. GG
3/15/2011 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M 29º at 5:40am with partly cloudy skies and frost observed. No precipitation to report for yesterday with filtered sunshine NE breezes. GG
3/16/2011 5:40 AM T 0.0 M 0.0 M 32º at 5:40am with clear skies above fog and some ground frost. Mist and light drizzle yesterday afternoon and early evening. GG
3/17/2011 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M 47º at 5:40am partly/mostly cloudy skies with breezy conditions. Spring like day yesterday with temps near 60º and filtered sunshine. No precipitation to report. GG
3/18/2011 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M 41º at 5:40am with dew and filtered full moon. No precipitation to report for yesterday with cloudy skies and more humid conditions. GG
3/19/2011 7:15 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M 27º at 7:15am with clear skies and heavy roof, gauge, and ground frost. No precipitation to report for yesterday. GG
3/20/2011 7:10 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M 45º at 7:10am with cloudy skies. No precitipation observed or in or on gauge this am observation. Cool E-NE breezes yesterday with cloudy skies by evening. GG
3/21/2011 5:45 AM 0.48 0.0 M 0.0 0.00 46º at 5:45am with mist. Cool breezy easterly breezes yesterday with showers and thunderstorms late morning and afternoon and again 9-10pm. Some moderate rainfall intensity observed, however, dry hours (mid afternoon and early evening) for runoff. GG
3/22/2011 5:40 AM 0.09 0.0 M 0.0 M 39º at 5:40am with light rain. Thunderstorm in the area just before observation and last evening. Otherwise, temps in the 50's yesterday before lake breeze hit by early evening and chilled temps down. GG
3/23/2011 5:40 AM 0.31 0.0 M 0.0 M 37º at 5:40am with cloudy skies. Cool and breezy yesterday with wind blown rain by 2pm and thunderstorms again overnight. GG
3/24/2011 5:40 AM 0.05 0.3 M 0.5 M 28º at 5:40 with cloudy skies. Drizzle/mist after yesterdays observation then light rain drizzle in afternoon with cold NE winds, changing to snow by 8pm (when I changed to open gauge). Minor accum. snow this am observation. GG
3/25/2011 5:40 AM T T M 0.0 M 25º at 5:40am with mostly cloudy skies (high cirrus, filtered 1/2 moon), light frost. Some light snow flurries early then just mostly cloudy skies and cold temps with NE breezes. GG
3/26/2011 6:45 AM T T M T M 25º at 6:45am with partly cloudy skies. Snow flurries observed late evening (LES) with trace amounts on boards and in gauge this am observation. GG
3/27/2011 6:55 AM T T M 0.0 M 22º at 6:55am with partly cloudy skies. A few early flurries on NE breezes then parly cloudy skies the rest of the day with clearing by evening. GG
3/28/2011 5:40 AM T T M 0.0 M 21º at 5:40am with clear skies and sliver of moon. again, a few early flurries observed then just mostly cloudy skies with cold temps. GG
3/29/2011 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M 27º at 5:40am with mostly cloudy skies. No precipitation observed yesterday, with cool NE breezes continuing. GG
3/30/2011 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M 33º at 5:40am with mostly cloudy skies. No precipitation to report for yesterday, lighter breezes from NE less wind chills. GG
3/31/2011 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M 21º at 5:40am and frosty with mostly cloudy skies and filtered sliver of moon. No precipitation to report for yesterday with again, NE breezes cool mid 40's. GG
4/1/2011 6:20 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M 33º at 6:20am with mostly cloudy skies. No precipitation to report for yesterday under mostly sunny skies and near 50º (light NE breezes). GG
4/2/2011 7:35 AM 0.11 0.0 M 0.0 M 37º at 7:35am. Rain yesterday, no snow. Early and again early evening. GG
4/3/2011 6:45 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M 43º at 6:45am with cloudy skies. No precipitation to report for yesterday, moatly sunny skies, warmer temps, mostly cloudy by evening. GG
4/4/2011 5:40 AM 0.32 0.0 M 0.0 M 50º at 5:40am with cloudy skies and breezy conditions. Spring arrived by 3pm yesterday with temps near 70º and humidity. Thunderstorms arrived by 10 pm and again another round by midnight(maybe some small hail)with vivid lightning and heavy downpours (only short duration). GG
4/5/2011 6:40 AM T 0.0 M 0.0 M 33º at 6:40am with clear skies. Breezy and cooler yesterday with mostly cloudy skies, a brief shower after 8pm (heard)with a heavy trace in gauge this am observation. GG
4/6/2011 5:45 AM T 0.0 M 0.0 M 45º at 5:45am with cloudy skies and a few drops on funnel. Otherwise, a nice day yesterday with windy conditions by afternoon and increasing clouds by evening (overcast). GG
4/9/2011 7:05 AM 0.10 0.0 M 0.0 M 46º at 7:05am with cloudy skies. Drizzle/mist/fog yesterday with cool breezes. GG
4/10/2011 6:50 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M 66º at 6:50am with mostly cloudy skies (cirrus). No precipitation to report for yesterday as skies cleared and temps climbed to low 60's with light east winds. GG
4/11/2011 5:45 AM T 0.0 M 0.0 M 52º at 5:45am with mostly cloudy skies and breezy conditions. A few drops yesterday afternoon was all that was observed. Nothing in gauge this am observation. Very warm and humid as well as windy conditions yesterday, especially late afternoon and evening with wind gusts to near 40 mph late evening. No storms here, however, watched radars(with guarded interest) and NWS updates (multi media, great tool)as storms and main severe/tornadic threat shifted north(Wisconsin) of NE Illinois on Sunday. GG
4/12/2011 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M 39º at 5:45am with clear skies and dew. No precipitation to report for yesterday with clearing skies by evening. GG
4/13/2011 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M 35º at 5:40am with partly cloudy skies. No prcipitation to report for yesterday, few clouds observed. GG
4/14/2011 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M 43º at 5:40am with mostly cloudy skies. No precipitation to report for yesterday. GG Late report in.
4/15/2011 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M 36º at 5:40am with mostly clear skies and brezzy conditions. No precipitation to report for yesterday with cool NE breezes. GG
4/16/2011 7:25 AM 0.71 0.0 M 0.0 M 48º at 7:25am with light rain. Rain yesterday afternoon by 3pm became steadier and heavier and wind blown. and then sporatic rain through evening and over night hours. GG
4/17/2011 6:25 AM 0.12 T M 0.0 M 35º at 6:25am with partly cloudy skies and breezy conditions. Rain and wind yesterday early, then mixed snow and rain by 2pm and all snow by 3pm. No accum. as precipitataion ended by evening, however, very gusty winds to 40 mph(+) late afternoon and evening. GG
4/18/2011 5:40 AM 0.58 0.7 M 0.5 M 33º at 5:40am with light snow. Rain over night with snow beginning sometime before or within an hour of my observation. Measured 0.7" off two boards at observation. Any additional accum will probably be melted before my next meas. this afternoon. GG
4/19/2011 5:40 AM 0.07 T M 0.0 M 38º at 5:40am with light mist/drizzle. Light snow yesterday beyond observation that melted by early afternoon. Light rain over night. GG
4/20/2011 5:40 AM 0.87 0.0 M 0.0 M 35º at 5:40am with cloudy skies. Rain yesterday mid morning with some moderate intensity rainfall, 0.23" observed in gauge by 5pm. Then thunder began by 7pm as a line of storms seen by a variety of radars (now)moved into my area. Some moderate rainfall with these storms(0.64" evening storms) and lots of lightning no hail observed here, however, a good friend of mine from the Bartlett area called and informed me he had hail partially covering the ground (pea to dime size) and forwarded some pictures to me(email). I sent in a hail report on his behalf. Rain and thunder ended by 10pm. Some low area ponding with runoff as ground is saturated. GG
4/21/2011 5:35 AM T 0.0 M 0.0 M 33º at 5:35am with frost on gauge and ground and elevated surfaces. Light mist yesterday early then just cloudy windy and cold conditions with partial clearing by evening(my sump pump still rather active). GG
4/22/2011 5:40 AM 0.18 0.0 M 0.0 M 40º at 5:40am with light rain. Some sunshine early yesterday with temps near 50º, then clouds and rain again overnight. GG
4/23/2011 7:05 AM 0.43 0.0 M 0.0 M 47º at 7:05am with mostly cloudy skies. Rain by afternoon and thunderstorms (again) by evening no hail or high winds with these storms, only brief moderate to heavy down pours( 5-10 min.). GG
4/24/2011 6:50 AM 0.00 0.0 M 0.0 M 45º at 6:50am with mostly cloudy skies. No precipitation report for yesterday, mostly sunny skies with gusty winds at times. GG
4/25/2011 5:45 AM T 0.0 M 0.0 M 45º at 5:45am with light rain beginning. Light rain just before observation as ground just getting wet is the only precipitation of note the last 24 hours. Cool NE breezes yesterday afternoon with incrasing clouds. GG
4/26/2011 5:40 AM 0.72 0.0 M 0.0 M 50º at 5:40am with drizzle. light rain yesterday early afternoon with 0.03" in gauge by 7pm then steadier rain over night (0.69")no thunder (just a raccoon knocking over a garbage can). GG
4/27/2011 5:35 AM 0.13 0.0 M 0.0 M 50º at 5:35am with cloudy skies at this time (rain in the area). Bursts of heavy rain and wind yesterday late afternoon (squalls) as sunshine added to instability. No hail or thunder with these squalls, although winds were gusty to 35-40mph at times during and after squalls and into evening hours. GG
4/28/2011 5:40 AM 0.31 0.0 M M M 41º and cloudy skies with breezy conditions at 5:40am. Rain yesterday morning ending by mid afternoon. Things greening up good here and dandelions in full bloom, ponding in low areas as ground is fully saturated. GG
4/29/2011 6:15 AM 0.04 0.0 M M M 35º at 6:15am with clear skies and heavy dew. Drizzle/rain and wind by early afternoon and cool temps, another raw day. GG
4/30/2011 7:50 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 53º at 7:50am with cloudy skies (virga in west skies). No precipitation to report for yesterday with few clouds(if any) during daylight period, more clouds by later evening. GG
5/1/2011 6:55 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 52º at 6:55am with clear skies. Warm wind conditions yesterday with no observed precipitation. GG
5/2/2011 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 47º at 5:40am with cloudy skies. No precipitation to report for yesterday, however, cloudy skies and again windy conditions by afternoon. GG
5/3/2011 5:45 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 39º at 5:45am with partly cloudy skies. No precipitation to report for yesterday, with cool dry conditions. GG
5/4/2011 5:40 AM T 0.0 M M M 39º at 5:40am with cloudy skies. Light rain yesterday early evening, only a trace (heavy trace) in the gauge this am observation as cool conditions (although somewhat drying out now) continue. GG
5/5/2011 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 35º at 5:40am with partly cloudy skies and patchy ground and elevated frost. No precipitation to report for yesterday. After morning clouds, sunshine and temps near 60º. GG
5/6/2011 5:40 AM 0.06 M M M M 44º at 5:40am with partly cloudy skies and heavy dew. Clear skies early yesterday with overcast by mid afternoon and thunderstorms by 7pm with some brief moderate down pours. GG
5/7/2011 7:00 AM T M M M M 55º at 7am with cloudy skies. Rain showers in the area yesterday(although nothing observed at my station at 4pm)one droplet in funnel this am observation (at least qualifies as trace) and rain showers in the area as of this observation. GG
5/8/2011 6:25 AM T M M M M 42º at 6:25am with clear skies and heavy dew. Drizzle yesterday afternoon clearing by later evening. Yesterday was my 4th year(complete) of CoCoRaHS observations (May7, 2007). Happy Mothers day to member mothers. GG
5/9/2011 5:45 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 53º at 5:45am with clear skies. No precipitation to report for yesterday (after a coolish start) with few clouds an almost perfect spring day. GG
5/10/2011 6:10 AM T M M M M 63º at 6:10am with mostly cloudy skies. Some brief rain showers yesterday mid morning. GG
5/11/2011 5:35 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 67º at 5:35am with partly cloudy skies and dew present. No precipitation to report for yesterday, although did see some wet roads [just] to the north of my location this early am. Otherwise, very warm and humid conditions yesterday with afternoon CU's. GG
5/12/2011 5:35 AM 0.49 M M M M 63º at 5:35am with mostly cloudy skies and fog. Afternoon/evening storms yesterday and again by 3:30am with vivid lightning and some down pours. GG
5/13/2011 5:40 AM 0.01 M M M M 60º at 5:40am with partly cloudy skies and heavy dew. One lone thunderstorm early evening ~ 6pm (0.01")and skies cleared. Otherwise, another warm humid day july/August like day. GG
5/14/2011 6:55 AM T M M M M 48º at 6:55am with cloudy skies and windy conditions. Early spring returned with a vengeance yesterday early afternoon as winds turned off LM and temps dropped to 50's quickly and wind blown rain showers by late afternoon. GG
5/15/2011 6:40 AM 0.30 M M M M 45º at 6:40am with cloudy skies and windy conditions. Light drizzle early yesterday with a lull late morning and through most of afternoon, even a peek of sun once. Then drizzle became steadier and heavier by evening and overnight. GG
5/16/2011 5:35 AM 0.03 M M M M 38º at 5:35am with near clear. Light drizzle and windy conditions yesterday with some gusts to near 40mph, especially afternoon/evening before clearing late. Another "March" like day. GG
5/17/2011 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 40º at 5:40am with partly cloudy skies, no frost or dew.No precipitation to report for yesterday with again, cool NE breeze and near full sunshine. Also, brillant full moon off southern horizon at 4:30am. GG
5/18/2011 5:40 AM T M M M M 51º at 5:40am with very light rain at observation. Sunny day yesterday with slightly warmer temps, still cool for 3rd week of May, rain began before observation. GG
5/19/2011 5:35 AM 0.04 M M M M 52ºat 5:35am with cloudy skies. Light rain/drizzle/mist yesterday morning into afternoon with again, cool NE breezes. GG
5/20/2011 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 54º at 5:40am with mostly cloudy skies. No precipitation to report for yesterday as skies cleared and temps reponded nicely (low 70's). GG
5/21/2011 6:45 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 58º at 6:45am with mostly cloudy skies. Warmer day yesterday with no precipitation to report. GG
5/22/2011 6:05 AM T M M M M 63º at 6:05am with partly cloudy skies. Mostly cloudy yesterday with light rain showers by late morning into early afternoon, only heavy trace in gauge this am observation. GG
5/23/2011 5:40 AM 0.68 M M M M 63º at 5:40am with partly cloudy skies andheavy dew. Storms in the area by 2pm yesterday with towering CUs and anvils to east and north. Only a few drops of showers at this time. However, by 9pm a vivid lightning display (some close)and some heavy down pours up until ~10pm. My internet also disrupted and had to do some reseting to get back. Another round near midnight with more wind and rain. Nothing severe here. SPC had NE Illinois in moderate risk, which is rare and always of concern. Fortunate again this round of severe activity. GG
5/24/2011 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 58º at 5:40am with partly cloudy skies and dew. Skies darkened by clouds near 8pm, however, no precipitation to report for yesterday with temps in lower 80's. GG
5/25/2011 6:25 AM 0.09 M M M M 52º at 6:25am with cloudy skies. Cool and dry conditions through daylight hours yesterday with rain showers over night. GG
5/26/2011 5:40 AM 1.83 M M M M 45º at 5:40am with rain and wind. Heavy rain yesterday mid morning lasting for ~ 2 hours(gauge check by 3:30pm = 0.89"). Rain returned by late evening(~8pm) (with some thunder) and through out the night, an additional 0.94" in gauge at observation and still raining. Low area ponding in back yard and sides of roads. My sump pump rather active (as expected). Long duration of rainfall and lull yesterday allowed for runoff. GG
5/27/2011 6:20 AM 0.23 M M M M 41º at 6:20am with clear skies. Rain ended by mid afternoon with an additional 0.23" in gauge by this am observation, 2.06" total rainfall and 2.15" since early Wednesday morning. Veggie garden now on hold for some drying time. GG
5/28/2011 7:30 AM 0.02 M M M M 56º at 7:30am with cloudy skies. Sunshine most of yesterday with increasing mid/high clouds (virga) by early evening. Showers late and light rain overnight. GG
5/29/2011 6:50 AM 0.12 M M M M 59º at 6:50am with dense fog. Rain yesterday by 2pm with a rumble of thunder and light sporatic showers ending by evening. GG
5/30/2011 6:50 AM 1.69 M M M M 65º at 6:50am with clear skies and heavy dew. Storms rolled into my area by 11am (ended by 2:30-3pm) with heavy rain and some vivid lightning. First round last ~1 hr (est 0.75") then lull before bowed echo, northern section/extent came in with additional heavy rain and lightning no hail or excessive high winds (40+ mph) here. Some street flooding observed and backyard ponding/runoff. Also our local water retention ~ 3/4 full. Back yard really wet spongy under footing now. Gardening plans put off another week. Otherwise, happy Memorial day to all. GG
5/31/2011 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 74º at 5:40am with partly cloudy skies and breezy conditions. No precipitation to report for yesterday as temps and humidity increased and back to a/c use. GG
6/1/2011 5:40 AM 0.04 M M M M 59º at 5:40am with a few high cirrus. A quick storm near 3pm, only 0.04" in gauge checked at 3:30pm. A few showers until 5pm then clearing skies and cooler temps overnight. GG
6/2/2011 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 55º at 5:40am with partly cloudy skies and breezy conditions. Warm day yesterday with only high cirrus and some windy conditions at times. No precipitation to report, although I thought I heard a rain shower overnight, nothing in gauge and no evidence of anything wet. GG
6/3/2011 5:40 AM 0.02 M M M M 60º at 5:40am with cloudy skies. Rain showers over night as wet grounds this am observation and 0.02" in gauge. GG
6/4/2011 6:35 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 76º at 6:35am with partly cloudy skies and warm/humid conditions little breeze. Morning clouds and mostly sunny warm and humid yesterday afternoon no precipitation to report. GG
6/5/2011 7:00 AM 0.08 M M M M 68º at 7am with cloudy skies and dew. Brief heavy down pour/storm by ~3:30pm cooled things down a bit after low 90's and high humidity. Also NE/east winds helped with cool down (a night without a/c). GG
6/6/2011 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 60º at 5:40am with mostly cloudy skies. No precipitation to report for yesterday with mostly clear skies and a lake breeze by early evening dropping temps to near 80º. GG
6/7/2011 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 75º at 5:40am with warm humid and hazy skies. No precipitation to report for yesterday. After morning clouds (mid/high) departed "steam" arrived and temps rose to the low 90's. GG
6/8/2011 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 77º at 5:40am with mostly cloudy (high cirrus) skies haze and some breezes. Another steamer yesterday with temps into the mid 90's with moderate dewpoints that lowered[some] by later afternoon/evening (w/atmos. mixing breezes). Few clouds in this caped atmos. and no precipitation to report, only collecting small bugs. GG
6/9/2011 5:40 AM 0.58 M M M M 65º at 5:40am with light rain and thunder and flashes of lightning to east/south. After another hot mid 90's day storms after 11pm (11-midnight) with some high winds evident by lawn chair over turned and tossed 6 feet(from patio) into lawn(am observation check). Many small leafed branch ends in street. With a/c on I did not hear the wind, however, I did wake to lightning/thunder. With 3 mid 90's days ground was drying so no flooding, although some curb standing water. GG
6/10/2011 5:40 AM 1.34 M M M M 52º at 5:40am with very light rain. Early morning heavy storms and then very cool temps, near 40º cooler yesterday. More storms near 4:30am (wake up time). Heavy to very heavy down pours with these storms, only some low area ponding. No hail or high winds with these storms. GG
6/11/2011 6:30 AM 0.15 M M M M 60º at 6:30am with cloudy skies and dense fog. Storms early yesterday morning and lighter rain showers late evening and overnight. GG
6/12/2011 5:45 AM T M M M M 54º at 5:45am with thin overcast and water droplets in gauge funnel. Light drizzle/fog most of yesterday. A hint of sunshine (briefly) in the afternoon, clouds and fog quickly filled in. Mosquitos are out in vengence now. GG
6/13/2011 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 56º at 5:40am with mostly cloudy skies. Mostly sunny and cool yesterday with no precipitation to report.
6/14/2011 6:35 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 54º at 6:35am with cloudy skies. Sunny skies yesterday with pleasant temps, increasing cloudiness by evening. No precipitation to report from here. GG
6/15/2011 5:35 AM 0.17 M M M M 58º at 5:35am with steady rain falling. Sunny day yesterday with increasing cloudiness by evening and thunderstorms by 4am. Moderate rainfall during and after observation with street curb ponding now occuring. GG
6/16/2011 5:40 AM 0.56 M M M M 60º at 5:40am with mostly cloudy skies and dew on gauge. Rain showers on/off most of yesterday some moderate/heavy in intensity no thunder heard anywhere in my travels East/west EGV, Des Plaines. GG
6/17/2011 5:40 AM 0.01 M M M M 59º at 5:40am with mostly cloudy skie (high cirrus). After some morning showers, clearing and warm conditions with some humidity. GG
6/18/2011 6:25 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 62º at 6:25am with mostly cloudy skies. No precipitation to report for yesterday. Interesting towering CUs on lake breeze ~ 3-4pm west horizon that faded as they moved south and east. Nice NE breeze tempered temps about this time to upper 70's. GG
6/19/2011 6:45 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 66º at 6:45am with cloudy skies and dew under foot. No precipitation to report for yesterday under variably cloudy skies cirrus/CUs and sunshine and moderate to high humidity. Also high mosquito alert here, as hard to do anything outside (mow,or especially garden)without being attacked. And Happy Fathers day to all member dads. GG
6/20/2011 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 67º at 5:40am with cloudy skies and dew. No new precipitation to report at this time, however, rain is in the area and expected shortly. GG
6/21/2011 5:40 AM 0.21 M M M M 72º at 5:40am with cloudy skies and humid conditions. Rain yesterday morning, collected 0.21" rainfall, no lightning/thunder observed yesterday although very threatening skies to my south and west early and mid morning. GG
6/22/2011 5:40 AM 0.33 M M M M 67º at 5:40am with mostly cloudy skies. Very warm, humid day yesterday with clearing skies by afternoon that allowed for the heating that set up the evening storms. Storms rolled into my area by 8pm, darkening skies, and lightning. RADAR indicated the worst of the squall line hit just to my south and east with local (medinah/Roselle) sirens going on/off for about one hour. Some wind blown rain and winds est. to 45 mph here. Some minor tree damage in subdivision. However..., much different story further east (EGV, near O'hare & Des Plaines)where I found driving east this am more extensive tree damage, some small trees blown down, some signs downs (in the roadways). One tree in my Co. lot (~ 18" wide) split to the base by a 1/3. Ground littered with leaves, encountered only one traffic light out (Des Plaines). GG
6/23/2011 5:40 AM 0.11 M M M M 63º at 5:40am with light mist. After partial clearing yesterday morning (of short duration) skies darkened and showers (moderate) and wind began. Showers on/off most of the day the heaviest were these morning showers. No thunder with these quick moving squalls of rain, although windy conditions most of the day est. 25-35 mph gusts. Also of note, the Mount Prospect tornado came within 1.5 miles of my work place in Des Plaines where two large trees(maple/oak) had large lower branches split to base of tree. GG
6/24/2011 5:35 AM T M M M M 60º at 5:35am with cloudy skies. Light mist/drizzle yesterday with cool overcast skies. GG
6/25/2011 6:25 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 58º at 6:25am with partly cloudy skies and dew. No precipitation to report for yesterday, with again, cool temps and overcast skies with some partial clearing late. GG
6/26/2011 5:50 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 55º at 5:50am with partly cloudy skies (some exiting cirrus)and moderate dew. Mostly sunny early and more humid day yesterday with incraesing cloudiness by afternoon. Cloudy by evening, however, no precipitation observed or in gauge this am observation. GG
6/27/2011 5:35 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 67º at 5:35am with cloudy skies and breezy conditions. No precipitation to report for yesterday, mostly sunny skies. GG
6/28/2011 5:35 AM 0.01 M M M M 62º at 5:35am with clear skies and slight breezes. Light rain yesterday morning then mostly cloudy, warm and humid conditions. Rapid Clearing on cold front by evening no additional precipitation. GG
6/29/2011 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 57º at 5:40am with clear skies and dew under foot and on gauge. No precipitation yesterday with few clouds, mostly clear skies and low humidity. GG
6/30/2011 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 58º at 5:40am with clear skies and dew present. No precipitation to report for yesterday only a few more clouds and a lake breeze by late afternoon. GG
7/1/2011 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 77º at 5:40am wit cloudy/mostly cloudy skies and breezy conditions. Warm humid day yesterday with increasingly cloudy skies by evening (some towering CUs), and storms that passed to my east by late evening. Nice out flow from these storms that produced east breezes (25-35mph 9-10pm) dropping temps and humidities. Also noted on NWS(Chicago) forecast discussion yesterday afternoon, retirement of long time forecaster P. Merzlock, best wishes on your retirement. GG
7/2/2011 6:15 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 77º AT 6:15am with partly cloudy skies and very humid and light dew. No precipitation to reoprt for yesterday as cloudy skies from east county storms and some lake breezes early kept temps in check and/with mid and high level clouds over head. Some clearing by later afternoon with temps only in mid 80's. GG
7/3/2011 6:35 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 68º at 6:35am with partly cloudy skies and heavy dew. No precipitation to report for yesterday with very high humidity/dew points (mid 70's) and temps in low 90's. Entering a dry period here with little to no precip. in the last 10 days. Storms east and south. GG
7/4/2011 6:35 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 65º at 6:35am, with partly cloudy skies, little or no dew this am. Much better day yesterday with lower temps and much more pleasant humidities. Filtered sunshine much of the day with more variety of cloudiness by early evening. However, no precip. to report. Happy and safe Fourth to all. GG
7/5/2011 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 71º at 7am with clear skies. No precipitation to report for yesterday as few clouds observed warm temps and low humidities. Also dry continues here, 12 days with only trace observed. GG
7/6/2011 6:55 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 73º at 6:55am with partly cloudy skies. Another warm dry day yesterday with evening cloudiness, no precip. in gauge this am observations. Lawns turning brown now with ground cracks around perimeter of veggie garden. GG
7/7/2011 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 68º at 5:40am with mostly cloudy skies. No precipitation to report for yesterday, nice lake breeze by early evening dropped temps near 10º and some nice breezes. However, not a drop and dry continues here. GG
7/8/2011 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 60º at 5:40am with clear skies and dew on gauge and grass. No precipitation to report for yesterday. A "trace" on 6/24 and 0.01" on 6/28 is the only precip. of record in the last 15 days here. Ground dry and cracked and lawns browning. GG
7/9/2011 7:20 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 67º at 7:20am with clear skies. Another warm dry day yesterday, no precipitation to report. GG
7/10/2011 5:45 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 74º at 5:45am with hazy skies more humid. No precipitation to report for yesterday a few more clouds and slightly more humidity late. GG
7/11/2011 5:35 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 77º at 5:35am with mostly cloudy skies and high humidity. Another very warm dry day yesterday, however, RADAR indicates rain, heavy rain now entering NW Illinois and headed towards NE Illinois, possibly severe intensity. GG
7/12/2011 5:35 AM 0.42 M M M M 68º at 5:40am with partly cloudy skies and dew. Bowed storm hit my area/station by 8am (not home)producing damaging wind gusts to 60mph + and 0.42" rainfall. Made significant report as family members relayed home updates. Lawn furniture chairs (2) and grille were thrown to fence (never happened before)and damaged. Many tree limbs down in subdivision (2-4") size. Even a piece of siding (not mine) in front lawn. Power stayed on, cable have some intermittent problems (as usual). Otherwise, could have used more rainfall, less violent wx. GG
7/13/2011 5:40 AM 0.02 M M M M 65º at 5:40am with clear skies. Warm and humid yesterday, increasing cloudiness by early evening with rain and some moderate intensity rainfall for a few minutes. I was hoping for more, as we needed more (0.02" rainfall collected).
7/14/2011 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 59º at 5:40am with most cloudy high cirrus clouds and dew, also low area fog. No precipitation to report for yesterday with NE winds much cooler much less humidity and very pleasant conditions (sigh). Some strato form CUs off LM early then thinning by afternoon. GG
7/15/2011 5:35 AM T M M M M 68º at 5:35am with mostly cloudy skies, mid level, and some tiny droplets inside of funnel (not dew). Another pleasant day yesterday with mostly sunny skies and bit warmer. Still very dry here watering veggie garden every other day, lawns browning. GG
7/16/2011 6:45 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 73º at 6:45am with cloudy skies and more humid conditions. No precipitation to report for the last 24hrs:-(. Still dry and hoping for some rainfall before heat blasts in. GG
7/17/2011 7:20 AM T M M M M 75º at 7:20am with partly cloudy skies. Mid morning rain showers that actually wet the ground, however, little in gauge and I contine to water veggie garden, lawns hurting that aren't being watered (like mine). GG
7/18/2011 5:35 AM T M M M M 80º at 5:35am with mostly cloudy skies and "steamy" conditions, a few droplets in inner gauge and on funnel. Sunny and hot yesterday with few morning clouds breaking to full sunshine and mid 90's. Some atmos mixing by later afternoon/evening and breezes. Still very dry here more brown than green in lawns now. GG
7/19/2011 5:35 AM T M M M M 79º at 5:35am with partly cloudy skies and light dew on gauge. Only trace of a rain shower yesterday morning with extensive cloud shielding sunshine until early afternoon. Then temps back to low 90's. Our subdivision lost power for 2.5 hrs yesterday afternoon (mid-late afternoon). Big storms it stays on, heat/humidity it goes off. Otherwise, glad to have it back (ComEd appreciation day). GG
7/20/2011 5:35 AM T M M M M 76º at 5:35am with cloudy skies. A Thunderstorm at 3am, however, very little rainfall here, another trace :-(. Another very warm day yesterday with moderate humidities on lake breeze in afternoon. Some puddles/wet roads driving east this am. GG
7/21/2011 5:35 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 80º at 5:35am with clear skies. No precipitation to report for yesterday, as few clouds in intense heat only some high cirrus/cirro-stratus floating by. Still 90º+ by 9pm. A/C working OT and adjusted thermostat up. And another power outage (< 1 hour)12-1pm. GG
7/22/2011 5:35 AM 0.59 M M M M 71º at 5:35am with cloudy skies. Very hot yesterday with temps again near 100º. Although dewpoints dropped by evening, heat was slow to abate. By 1:30am lightning/thunder and heavy (near torrential) rainfall moved into my area with vivid lightning and winds est. to 45 mph with these squalls that lasted ~ 1/2 hour. Nice cool down with these storms. GG
7/23/2011 7:50 AM 5.86 M M M M Lost power at 1am, still out, borrowed generator. Called in rainfall report to NWS. ComEd having problems. Torrential rainfall from 1-3am. Not much sleep. Outside gauge 1/3 filed. First power failure with heavy rain. Generator on shopping list (now). GG
7/24/2011 5:35 AM 0.01 M M M M 73º at 5:35am with mostly cloudy skies. Light showers into late morning added an additional 0.01" in gauge. Our power returned by 1:30pm (12.5 hours out). Longest power outage in 8+ years here in EGV. Many neighbors with flooded basements (in subdivision).I have a deep (6') sump pit (in garage) that absorbed the water, and no basement (lower level). GG
7/25/2011 6:35 AM 0.35 M M M M 73º at 6:35am with clear skies. Rain and thunderstorms early to mid morning, nothing severe, ended by noon. Still warm and humid. GG
7/26/2011 5:35 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 69º at 5:35am with mostly cloudy skies. No precipitation to report for yesterday. Late entry do to Co. internet down (weekend flooding, power failure in DesPlaines). GG
7/27/2011 5:35 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 71º at 5:35am with cloudy skies. No precipitation to report for yesterday with pleasant temps NE breezes in PM. GG
7/28/2011 5:35 AM 0.64 M M M M 72º at 5:35am with cloudy skies. After morning thunderstorms and some rather interesting cloud types as main heavy rain moved north of my area (cool NW outflows from these storms). Humidity really kicked up from mid 50's to mid 70's (O'hare). Then, by 10:30pm a very vivid lightning display (some close) did not lose power or cable TV (bought generator last evening). No high winds, hail, or extreme rainfall. Just bolt after bolt flash/bang until near midnight when things calmed down for the overnight. GG
7/29/2011 5:35 AM 2.03 M M M M 72º at 5:35am with mostly cloudy skies and dew on outer gauge. Rain showers daytime that collected 0.03" in gauge that I briefly observed/estimated before overnight storms. RADAR looked clear of any heavy activity by 9pm. Then surprise... woke to vivid lightning thunder by 10:30pm, not much rain with first wave. However, later, by midnight another blast of heavy to very heavy rainfall and higher wind gusts. Also, another round of vivid lightning. Backyard fence line flooded with runoff. Cable TV lost for ~ 1 hour. By 2am all quiet again. Entered sig. report (minus earlier rainfall). GG
7/30/2011 5:25 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 66º at 5:25am with clear skies, dew. No precipitation to report for yesterday, a quiet Wx day, still warm and humid conditions lower humidities by late evening. GG
7/31/2011 6:55 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 69º at 6:50am with clear skies and heavy dew. No precipitation to report for yesterday. Cool start and warm afternoon with temps low 90's, lower dew points. GG
8/1/2011 5:35 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 74º at 5:35am with hazy skies and dew. No precipitation to report for yesterday, very warm and humid conditions low 90's, low 70's DP. GG
8/2/2011 5:35 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 78º at 5:35am with cloudy skies and steamy conditions. Another steamy day yesterday, with mid/high level cloudiness mid afternoon to block sun (only relief). Mosquitoes are back inforce again. And no precipitation to report for yesterday. GG
8/3/2011 5:35 AM 0.63 M M M M 75º at 5:35am with cloudy skies and dew on gauge. Early cloudiness yesterday protected from mid-upper 90's temps, however, humidity/dew points (mid 70's) were high and very uncomfortable. As clouds broke by mid afternoon temps back to low 90's. First wave of storms by 7pm only darkened skies here, maybe a few drops. Second wave by 9pm came through with intense lighning show as sky was like a strob light and constant rumbling of thumder. Fortunately, most of the lightning in my area was C-C and even more fortunately power/cable stayed on(nervuos moments). Some heavy rainfall and winds gusting to 40-45mph(briefly). Somewhat quiet by 10:30pm. GG
8/4/2011 6:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 67º at 6:30am with partly cloudy skies. No prcpitation to report for yesterday. N-NE breezes, cooler temps lower humidities/dew point by evening. GG
8/5/2011 6:35 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 67º at 5:35am with partly cloudy skies. No precipitation to reportfor yesterday. GG
8/6/2011 7:00 AM 0.29 M M M M 73º at 7am with light drizzle. Another pleasant tempertature day yesterday although high humidities. Rain showers overnight within an hour or two of observation (some moderate in intensity) no thunder. GG
8/7/2011 6:45 AM 0.08 M M M M 72º at 6:45am with cloudy skies. Rain and some moderate drizzle after observation yesterday then later sunshine and partly cloudy skies. GG
8/8/2011 7:00 AM 0.57 M M M M 70º at 7am with mostly cloudy skies (high cirrus). Storms early yesterday (sig. report made for heavy rainfall)9-10am. Then clearing by early afternoon, however, another round of lighter showers by 5pm although heavier storms around/near my area as dark swirling low level clouds and anvils above. GG
8/9/2011 7:30 AM 0.91 M M M M 66º at 7:30am with clear skies and dew. Rain and thunder by 4pm yesterday afternoon with steady light to moderate rainfall. Then another heavy burst over night to bring the catch total to 0.91". GG
8/10/2011 5:35 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 66º at 5:35am with partly cloudy skies. No precipitation to report for yesterday, mostly clear skies early with increasing cloudiness by evening also some breezy conditions. GG
8/11/2011 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 56º at 5:40am with clear skies and dew present. Coolest morning since end of June (6/26 obs.). No precipitation to report for yesterday with pleasant temps/humidities. GG
8/12/2011 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 58º at 5:40am with clear skies (over head) and heavy dew. No precipitation to report for yesterday as temps nudged up a bit, however, humidities/dew points still in comfortable range. GG
8/13/2011 7:10 AM 0.03 M M M M 68º at 7:10am with partly cloudy skies. Variably cloudy day yesterday with anvil of storms to NW by early evening, one round of lightning/thunder and some light showers. More light rainfall overnight. GG
8/14/2011 7:20 AM 0.34 M M M M 62º at 7:20am with partly cloudy skies. Storms yesterday afternoon produced hail stones (brief period of 1-2 minutes) from pea to dime size. Heard then saw the stones and picked the larger one(s) up. Made sig. report for this event. Heavier showers late evening (4th QTR of Bears game). GG
8/15/2011 5:40 AM T M M M M 55º at 5:40am with partly cloudy skies, and near full moon (very brilliant earlier)and heavy dew. I was made aware of a brief LE shower late morning/early afternoon, otherwise cloudy skies early then partly cloudy rest of day with cool N-NE breezes. GG
8/16/2011 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 58º at 5:40am with clear skies near full moon, dew and low area fog (in subdivision). Fair wx CUs and a couple degrees warmer yesterday (low 80's) still lower humidities as good radiational cooling at night. GG
8/17/2011 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 63º at 5:40am with mostly cloudy skies and dew. No precipitation to report for yesterday as temps warm to mid 80's, still low humidities.
8/18/2011 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 65º at 5:40am with partly cloudy skies and dew and some fog in low areas in subdivision. No precipitation to report for yesterday with increase in cloud cover and humidity, however, dry frontal passage. GG
8/19/2011 5:40 AM T M M M M 63º at 5:40am with mostly cloudy skies, some dew and darkness now at this observation time. A few drops of rain at ~ 4pm and that's all (hitting windshield leaving driveway). Otherwise, warm into mid 80's again, cooler by late evening. GG
8/20/2011 6:20 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 71º at 6:20am with cloudy skies. No precipitation to report for yesterday. Warmer and more humid day with some puffy/towering CUs to the west and south by later afternoon. GG
8/21/2011 7:30 AM 1.89 M M M M 65º at 7:30am with partly cloudy skies. Storms here by 10:15am with shelf cloud and distant constant lightning/loud thunder, heavy to very heavy rainfall (not torential) for 3/4 hour with some vivid lightning C-G strokes (power/cable stayed on through event). One of the heaviest rainfall events for the summer for short duration storm. No high winds or hail with these storms. Backyard(fence line) short duration runoff flooding as also curbside ponding. Significant report filed as overflow of inner gauge. Additional light rainfall afterwards and again later evening. GG
8/22/2011 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 60º at 5:40am with mostly cloudy skies. Cooler less humid day yesterday with NW breezes. GG
8/23/2011 5:04 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 62º at 5:40am with mostly cloudy skies (high cirrus) and dew. No precipitation to report for yesterday, puffy afternoon Cumulus pleasant temps, moderate humidities. GG
8/24/2011 5:40 AM 0.66 M M M M 69º at 5:40am with partly cloudy skies (some high cirrus), dew, and fog (especially in low areas). Storms early and mid afternoon with some heavy down pours in the 3:15pm period (I drove through). Then just breezy and cool with clearing skies the rest of evening. No addition precip. in gauge over night. GG
8/25/2011 5:35 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 63º at 5:35am with clear skies. No pecipitation to report for yesterday, very warm and humid conditions, however, frontal passage by early evening brought slightly cooler less humid conditions (no storms) by late evening. GG
8/26/2011 5:35 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 56º at 5:35am with clear skies, sliver of moon, heavy dew, and ground fog. No precipitation to report for yesterday, few clouds and low humidities with temps near or just above 80º. GG
8/27/2011 6:55 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 67º at 6:55am with dew and more light. No precipitation to report for yesterday. A mostly sunny day with warm recovery after cool morning, temps in low 80's low humidities. GG
8/28/2011 5:35 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 58º at 5:35am with clear skies and dew. No precipitation to report for yesterday. Mostly sunny skies with some breezy conditions by evening. GG
8/29/2011 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 56º at 5:40am with clear skies and dew. No precipitation to report for yesterday with pleasant temps and humidities. GG
8/30/2011 5:35 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 58º at 5:35am with mostly cloudy skies (cirrus, cirro stratus) and dew. No precipitation to report (again) for yesterday with a few degrees warmer and some puffy CU's in the afternoon . GG
8/31/2011 5:30 AM 0.05 M M M M 65º at 5:30am with mostly cloudy skies. High cloudiness early with filtered sunshine. Clouds thickened and lowered through afternoon. No precipitation until after 7pm and overnight. GG
9/1/2011 5:35 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 69º at 5:35am with hazy skies. No precipitation to report for yesterday with temps in mid-upper 80's and DP temperatures in upper 60's. Back to the AC and watering veggie garden as no sig. rain for one week and 90's with take sig. soil moisture. GG
9/2/2011 5:35 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 79º at 5:35am with mostly cloudy skies no dew or fog this am observation just atmos. "steam". Hot and humid yesterday with few clouds as expected and forecasted. And no precipitation to report. GG
9/3/2011 7:25 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 75º at 7:25am with partly cloudy skies, no dew at this time/hour. Another hot humid day yesterday with early morning cloudiness that slightly delayed heating, still low 90's before lake breeze came through by 7pm and dropped temps/DPs a degree or two, still no precip to report for my location. GG
9/4/2011 7:25 AM 0.03 M M M M 63º at 7:25am with partly cloudy skies and breezy conditions. Most storms and rain missed my station/location yesterday. Some late afternoon or early evening showers (maybe a rumble of thunder) is all the threatening skies produced here. Very dark skies to my south and SW mid afternoon. Could have used some more rainfall. GG
9/5/2011 7:25 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 53º at 7:25am with clear skies and breezy conditions. No precipitation to report for yesterday with cool NW breezes much lower humidities, definitely a fall feel as will be today. My area still a bit dry as no sig precip for one week. GG
9/6/2011 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 49º at 5:40am with mostly clear skies. A cool Labor day with sunny skies and NE breezes, and no precipitation to report. GG
9/7/2011 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 50º at 5:40am with clear skies nil wind and dew. No precipitation to repoert for yesterday with NE breezes that produced strato CUs off LM that thinned/dissipated by evening. A cool day still in mid 60's. GG
9/9/2011 5:40 AM T M M M M 64º at 5:40am with cloudy skies and officially dark now. No precitation in my area yesterday during the daylight hours, however, some trace of droplets in funnel this am observation (overnight light rain/drizzle). Otherwise, sunny early, a few degrees warmer with clouds by mid afternoon. GG
9/10/2011 7:15 AM 0.11 M M M M 56º at 7:15am with partly cloudy skies and heavy dew. Light rain by evening and steadier rain by late evening. Most sig rainfall here in 17 days. GG
9/11/2011 6:50 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 57º at 6:50am with clear skies and heavy dew present. No precipitation to report for yesterday as mostly sunny skies light winds and temps near 80º. GG
9/12/2011 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 63º at 5:40am with partly cloudy skies. Warmer more humid day yesterday with mostly sunny skies and no precipitation to report. GG
9/13/2011 5:45 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 64º at 5:45am with clear skies and bright full moon. No precipition to report for yesterday with mid 80"s (almost turned on ac). GG
9/14/2011 5:35 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 50º at 5:35am with partly cloudy skies and heavy dew. No precipitation to report for yesterday, however, observered (as probably most of the CoCoRaHS, NE/N Illinois members)also notice the unusual hazy and smokey smell to the air (too soon to burn leaves smell) yesterday afternoon. Wild fires from Minnesota and Colorado (T. Skilling). NWS did not indicate late afternoon about this smokey haze, the news did by 5-6pm. GG
9/15/2011 5:40 AM 0.04 M M M M 41º at 5:40am with clear skies, bright near full moon. Mid and high clouds yesterday began to rain by mid morning some steady rainfall for an hour, then just cool with clearing skies to the north that never got here to help temps much. GG
9/16/2011 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 47º at 5:40am with cloudy skies. No precipitation yesterday. Cool N-NE breezes, few clouds. GG
9/17/2011 7:15 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 46º at 7:15am with partly cloudy skies and dew on outer guuge. Dark and heavy based CU's yesterday that drizzled (briefly) everywhere excepted on my home/station base so I will report "zero". Otherwise, another rain cooled(virga) "fall" like day with heavy cloudiness all day. GG
9/18/2011 6:55 AM T M M M M 56º at 6:55am with cloudy skies and light rain at observation. Perfect day yesterday with sunny skies and comfortable temps of 68-72º and light east winds. Increasing cloudiness by late evening. GG
9/19/2011 5:45 AM 0.76 M M M M 61º at 5:45am with light mist/drizzle. Light rain/drizzle most of day yesterday with cool temps (opposite day conditions of Saturday) heavier rainfall overnight as observed with 3/4" rainfall in gauge this am observation. GG
9/20/2011 5:45 AM T M M M M 49º at 5:45am with clear skies heavy dew and fog (dense in some low and wooded areas this early am). Some light mist/drizzle that ended within the hour or so after obs yesterday, cloudy/mostly cloudy skies most of yesterday clearing by evening. GG
9/21/2011 5:40 AM T M M M M 60º at 5:40am with mostly cloudy skies. Warm pleasant conditions yesterday after morning fog. Droplets in inner funnel this am observation, and some wet roads driving east this early morning. GG
9/22/2011 5:45 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 54º at 5:45am with mostly cloudy skies and a slight breeze so no dew and a skunk in the area. No precipitation to report for yesterday with breezy conditions by afternoon (20-30mph gusts)and partly sunny skies. GG
9/23/2011 5:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 46º at 5:40am with partly cloudy skies and dew. No precipitation to report for yesterday with variably cloudy skies through the day, clearing with loss of day time heating. GG
9/24/2011 6:00 AM T M M M M 51º at 6am with cloudy skies, wet grass (no dew), and droplets in funnel. No precipitation for the daylight hours yesterday, however, as mentioned evidence of rainfall (light) overnight. GG
9/25/2011 5:30 AM 0.02 M M M M 50º at 5:30am with mostly cloudy skies and dew. Sporatic showers yesterday early and afternoon (based on gauge by early evening). Visited Valpo. U. yesterday for my son and met a few Meteorology students. A few sprinkles there, otherwise p.sunny and cool in NW Indiana (more clouds towards NE Illinois). GG
9/26/2011 5:45 AM 0.93 M M M M 54º at 5:45am with rain and wind. Rain and wind mostly overnight (moderate intensity at times). Observed some road/curb side ponding this am drive east. GG
9/27/2011 5:45 AM 0.89 M M M M 54º at 5:45am with light mist/drizzle. After morning rainfall, a lull through early/mid afternoon into early evening (additional 0.67" rainfall at 6:30pm gauge check). Occasional rainfall overnight. 30 hour storm total of 1.82" here and still raining. GG
9/28/2011 5:45 AM 0.15 M M M M 52º at 5:45am with partly cloudy skies and dew present on outer gauge. Sporatic showers mixed with some sunshine yesterday, and some rainfall overnight, as late gauge check increased by several hundredths by my am observation. Three day collection now at 1.97" rainfall for this rainfall event here. GG
9/29/2011 5:45 AM 0.05 M M M M 50º at 5:45 with partly cloudy skies, dew and fog present. Again, sporatic showers some moderate in intensity especially mid/late afternoon. GG
9/30/2011 5:40 AM 0.09 M M M M 50º at 5:40am with cloudy skies. Rain by late morning/early afternoon on cold front. Clearing skies by mid afternoon and wind began here by 5:30pm with gust to 40mph. Some calms in between gusts, est. gusts to 45-50 mph based on trees and force of wind on windows and sides of house (creaking). GG



Start Date End Date & Time Duration in Days Precipitation Snow Depth Snow Depth SWE Notes
4/7/2011 4/08/2011 5:45 AM 2 0.72 0.0 M I forgot to make my daily report(yesterday) on Thursday, April 7th (light "trace" of droplets on funnel am Thursday morning). Heavy rain overnight Thursday night into Friday morning. Light rain at my usual week day observation time (5:45am). GG



Observation Date Observation Time Notes Largest Stone Size Average Stone Size Smallest Stone Size Stone Consistency Duration Minutes Durration Accuracy Damage Timing More Rain than Hail Hail Started Largest Hail Started Angle of Impact Number of Stones on Pad Distance Between Stones on Pad Depth of Stones on Ground
4/19/2011 7:00 PM Hail was report to me by a friend in Bartlett, Illinois near the intersection of Prospect avenue and Devon ~7pm. Hail ranged from pea to near dime size lasting 5-10 minutes. Information then phoned to me a CoCoRaHs observer in Elk Grove Village. No hail observed at my station CK-75(EGV) up to 8pm. 1/2" Grape 3/8" 1/4" Pea Size Hard 10 2min no damage Intermittent True Same time as rain After smaller hail 10-20