Station Overview Station Location
Station Number IN-NW-1 Latitude 40.973306
Station Name Mount Ayr 1.6 NNE Longitude -87.290494
County Newton Elevation (ft) 676



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 13 3.23 2.42 30 2.42 30 0.00 0 0 10 2 0.0 0 0
Nov 13 3.17 1.69 30 1.69 30 0.00 0 0 10 3 1.1 2 1
Dec 13 2.53 1.73 29 1.73 29 0.00 0 0 13 5 9.0 9 10
Jan 14 2.04 1.43 30 1.43 30 0.00 0 0 11 6 19.2 13 30
Feb 14 1.80 2.31 27 2.08 25 0.23 2 1 8 4 16.7 8 25
March 14 2.72 1.35 31 1.35 31 0.00 0 0 7 7 7.8 5 14
April 14 3.56 3.24 30 3.24 30 0.00 0 0 13 2 0.8 1 1
May 14 4.26 6.53 30 6.53 28 0.00 2 1 16 0 0.0 0 0
June 14 4.04 8.84 30 8.84 30 0.00 0 0 16 4 0.0 0 0
July 14 4.44 3.67 31 3.50 29 0.17 2 1 10 1 0.0 0 0
Aug 14 3.64 5.71 31 5.71 31 0.00 0 0 16 0 0.0 0 0
Sept 14 2.99 3.30 28 3.30 28 0.00 0 0 10 1 0.0 0 0
Water Year Totals: 38.42" 42.22" 357 days 41.82" 351 0.40" 6 days 3 140 days 35 days 54.6" 38 days 81 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
10/1/2013 0.00
10/2/2013 0.00
10/3/2013 0.00
10/4/2013 0.31
10/5/2013 0.01
10/6/2013 0.43
10/7/2013 0.00
10/8/2013
10/9/2013 0.00
10/10/2013 0.00
10/11/2013 0.00
10/12/2013 0.00
10/13/2013 0.04
10/14/2013 0.00
10/15/2013 0.00
10/16/2013 0.05
10/17/2013 0.00
10/18/2013 0.08
10/19/2013 0.14
10/20/2013 0.01
10/21/2013 T
10/22/2013 0.00
10/23/2013 0.37
10/24/2013 0.00
10/25/2013 0.00
10/26/2013 0.00
10/27/2013 0.00
10/28/2013 0.00
10/29/2013 0.00
10/30/2013 T
10/31/2013 0.98
11/1/2013 0.42
11/2/2013 0.02
11/3/2013 0.04
11/4/2013 0.00
11/5/2013 0.00
11/6/2013 0.06
11/7/2013 0.06
11/8/2013 0.00
11/9/2013 0.00
11/10/2013 0.00
11/11/2013 0.00
11/12/2013 0.15
11/13/2013 T
11/14/2013 0.00
11/15/2013 0.00
11/16/2013 0.00
11/17/2013 0.05
11/18/2013 0.50
11/19/2013 0.00
11/20/2013 0.00
11/21/2013 0.01
11/22/2013 0.38
11/23/2013 T
11/24/2013 0.00
11/25/2013 0.00
11/26/2013 T
11/27/2013 0.00
11/28/2013 0.00
11/29/2013 0.00
11/30/2013 0.00
12/1/2013 0.00
12/2/2013 0.00
12/3/2013 0.04
12/4/2013 0.00
12/5/2013 0.01
12/6/2013 0.00
12/7/2013 0.00
12/8/2013 T
12/9/2013 0.05
12/10/2013 T
12/11/2013 0.04
12/12/2013 0.00
12/13/2013
12/14/2013 0.26
12/15/2013 0.08
12/16/2013 0.05
12/17/2013 T
12/18/2013
12/19/2013 0.00
12/20/2013 0.10
12/21/2013 0.28
12/22/2013 0.77
12/23/2013 0.02
12/24/2013 0.00
12/25/2013 T
12/26/2013 0.02
12/27/2013 0.00
12/28/2013 0.00
12/29/2013 0.00
12/30/2013 T
12/31/2013 0.01
Day of YearDaily PrcpMultiday Prcp
1/1/2014 T
1/2/2014 0.25
1/3/2014 0.02
1/4/2014 0.00
1/5/2014 0.11
1/6/2014 0.36
1/7/2014 0.00
1/8/2014 0.00
1/9/2014 0.00
1/10/2014 0.03
1/11/2014 0.52
1/12/2014 T
1/13/2014 0.00
1/14/2014 0.00
1/15/2014 0.02
1/16/2014 T
1/17/2014 T
1/18/2014
1/19/2014 0.07
1/20/2014 0.00
1/21/2014 T
1/22/2014 0.00
1/23/2014 T
1/24/2014 0.00
1/25/2014 0.01
1/26/2014 0.03
1/27/2014 0.01
1/28/2014 0.00
1/29/2014 0.00
1/30/2014 0.00
1/31/2014 0.00
2/1/2014 0.49
2/2/2014 0.18
2/3/2014 0.00
2/4/2014 0.00
2/5/2014 0.45
2/6/2014 0.01
2/7/2014 0.00
2/8/2014 T
2/9/2014 0.10
2/10/2014 0.00
2/11/2014 0.00
2/12/2014 0.00
2/13/2014 0.00
2/14/2014 0.00
2/15/2014 0.00
2/16/2014 0.02
2/17/2014 T
2/18/2014 0.20
2/19/2014 0.00
2/20/2014 0.63
2/21/2014 **
2/22/2014 0.23
2/23/2014 T
2/24/2014 0.00
2/25/2014 T
2/26/2014
2/27/2014 0.00
2/28/2014 0.00
3/1/2014 T
3/2/2014 0.18
3/3/2014 0.00
3/4/2014 0.00
3/5/2014 T
3/6/2014 0.04
3/7/2014 0.00
3/8/2014 0.06
3/9/2014 T
3/10/2014 0.00
3/11/2014 0.00
3/12/2014 0.54
3/13/2014 0.00
3/14/2014 0.00
3/15/2014 0.00
3/16/2014 0.00
3/17/2014 0.00
3/18/2014 0.00
3/19/2014 0.28
3/20/2014 0.00
3/21/2014 0.00
3/22/2014 0.00
3/23/2014 0.00
3/24/2014 T
3/25/2014 T
3/26/2014 T
3/27/2014 0.02
3/28/2014 0.23
3/29/2014 T
3/30/2014 0.00
3/31/2014 0.00
Day of YearDaily PrcpMultiday Prcp
4/1/2014 T
4/2/2014 0.00
4/3/2014 1.13
4/4/2014 0.33
4/5/2014 0.03
4/6/2014 0.00
4/7/2014 0.00
4/8/2014 0.15
4/9/2014 0.00
4/10/2014 T
4/11/2014 0.01
4/12/2014 0.00
4/13/2014 0.00
4/14/2014 0.23
4/15/2014 0.10
4/16/2014 0.00
4/17/2014 0.00
4/18/2014 0.00
4/19/2014 0.00
4/20/2014 0.00
4/21/2014 0.00
4/22/2014 0.39
4/23/2014 0.00
4/24/2014 0.03
4/25/2014 0.09
4/26/2014 0.00
4/27/2014 0.00
4/28/2014 0.40
4/29/2014 0.31
4/30/2014 0.04
5/1/2014 0.02
5/2/2014 0.01
5/3/2014 0.04
5/4/2014 0.00
5/5/2014 0.02
5/6/2014 0.00
5/7/2014 0.00
5/8/2014 0.00
5/9/2014 0.28
5/10/2014 0.28
5/11/2014 0.00
5/12/2014 2.35
5/13/2014 1.95
5/14/2014 0.04
5/15/2014 0.68
5/16/2014 0.21
5/17/2014 0.20
5/18/2014 0.01
5/19/2014 0.00
5/20/2014
5/21/2014 0.01
5/22/2014 0.00
5/23/2014 0.00
5/24/2014 0.00
5/25/2014 0.00
5/26/2014 0.00
5/27/2014 0.20
5/28/2014 0.23
5/29/2014 0.00
5/30/2014 **
5/31/2014 0.00
6/1/2014 0.00
6/2/2014 0.01
6/3/2014 T
6/4/2014 0.44
6/5/2014 0.46
6/6/2014 0.00
6/7/2014 0.00
6/8/2014 1.46
6/9/2014 0.00
6/10/2014 0.02
6/11/2014 1.17
6/12/2014 0.01
6/13/2014 T
6/14/2014 0.00
6/15/2014 0.00
6/16/2014 T
6/17/2014 0.00
6/18/2014 0.00
6/19/2014 0.82
6/20/2014 1.20
6/21/2014 0.01
6/22/2014 0.19
6/23/2014 0.00
6/24/2014 2.73
6/25/2014 0.18
6/26/2014 0.05
6/27/2014 0.00
6/28/2014 T
6/29/2014 0.03
6/30/2014 0.06
Day of YearDaily PrcpMultiday Prcp
7/1/2014 0.65
7/2/2014 0.00
7/3/2014 0.04
7/4/2014 0.00
7/5/2014 0.00
7/6/2014 T
7/7/2014 0.48
7/8/2014 0.10
7/9/2014 0.00
7/10/2014 0.00
7/11/2014 0.00
7/12/2014 0.06
7/13/2014 1.08
7/14/2014 0.00
7/15/2014 0.69
7/16/2014 0.00
7/17/2014 0.00
7/18/2014 0.00
7/19/2014 0.00
7/20/2014 0.00
7/21/2014 0.00
7/22/2014 0.00
7/23/2014 0.12
7/24/2014 0.00
7/25/2014 0.00
7/26/2014 0.17
7/27/2014 **
7/28/2014 0.17
7/29/2014 0.00
7/30/2014 0.11
7/31/2014 0.00
8/1/2014 0.00
8/2/2014 0.02
8/3/2014 0.00
8/4/2014 0.00
8/5/2014 0.12
8/6/2014 0.00
8/7/2014 0.00
8/8/2014 0.00
8/9/2014 0.00
8/10/2014 0.05
8/11/2014 0.48
8/12/2014 0.13
8/13/2014 0.01
8/14/2014 0.06
8/15/2014 0.00
8/16/2014 0.00
8/17/2014 0.03
8/18/2014 0.00
8/19/2014 0.00
8/20/2014 0.13
8/21/2014 0.22
8/22/2014 2.54
8/23/2014 0.00
8/24/2014 0.55
8/25/2014 0.00
8/26/2014 0.09
8/27/2014 0.27
8/28/2014 0.00
8/29/2014 0.00
8/30/2014 0.61
8/31/2014 0.40
9/1/2014 0.01
9/2/2014 T
9/3/2014 0.00
9/4/2014 0.00
9/5/2014 0.02
9/6/2014 0.85
9/7/2014 0.00
9/8/2014 0.00
9/9/2014 0.09
9/10/2014 1.05
9/11/2014 0.43
9/12/2014 0.00
9/13/2014 0.03
9/14/2014 0.00
9/15/2014 0.11
9/16/2014 0.27
9/17/2014 0.00
9/18/2014 0.00
9/19/2014 0.00
9/20/2014 0.00
9/21/2014 0.44
9/22/2014 0.00
9/23/2014 0.00
9/24/2014
9/25/2014
9/26/2014 0.00
9/27/2014 0.00
9/28/2014 0.00
9/29/2014 0.00
9/30/2014 0.00



Observation Date Observation Time Precipitation Snowfall Snowfall SWE Snow Depth Snow SWE Notes
10/1/2013 9:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M A little dampness to the grass this morning from the morning fog. At 9:00 a.m. CDT we have overcast skies with a comfortable SW breeze and 66 deg F.
10/2/2013 7:15 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Cloudy, dense fog this morning, wind calm and mild; 60 deg F at 7:15 a.m. CDT. Temps to be in the 80's today.
10/3/2013 7:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M The chance of rain they had predicted for us through the night must have gone around us. Still have chances of rain off and on today. Could really use a rain to help mature the soybean crop. Cloudy skies with a SW breeze and 64 deg F. at 7:30 a.m. CDT
10/4/2013 8:00 AM 0.31 M M M M Early morning showers barely showed up as a trace, then came the late afternoon thunderstorm with pounding rain which caught us in the fields picking corn. This morning the skies have cleared, sunshine with a southerly breeze and 66 deg F at 8:00 a.m. CDT
10/5/2013 7:30 AM 0.01 M M M M
10/6/2013 8:00 AM 0.43 M M M M
10/7/2013 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
10/9/2013 8:15 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M A cool start to the morning, it was 38 deg F at 7:00 a.m. CDT. There's heavy morning dew with some low hanging fog across the horizon. Clear sunny skies.
10/10/2013 7:45 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M It's a beautiful fall morning. A little morning fog across the low areas. Clear sunny skies, calm winds and 42 deg F at 7:45 a.m. CDT.
10/11/2013 7:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
10/12/2013 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
10/13/2013 8:00 AM 0.04 M M M M We had a late afternoon shower then the skies cleared for the evening Saturday. Sunny skies this morning, winds calm and 44 deg F. at 8:00 a.m. CDT
10/14/2013 7:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M A little light "frost on the pumpkin" this morning as the temperature read 34 deg F at 7:00 a.m. Sunny skies and calm winds at 7:30 a.m. CDT
10/15/2013 7:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Cloudy skies this morning. Looks like we could see some rain today. It's been pretty much dry this harvest season. Could use a little moisture. An east breeze and 48 deg F at 7: 40 a.m. CDT
10/16/2013 4:30 PM 0.05 M M M M The rain amount record came the afternoon of 10/15/13
10/17/2013 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Cloudy skies and 45 deg F. Looks like it could rain.
10/18/2013 7:30 AM 0.08 M M M M Light morning rain and drizzle yesterday until late afternoon when things cleared off. Patchy frost this morning with clear skies; 39 deg F at 7:30 a.m. CDT
10/19/2013 7:40 AM 0.14 M M M M Rain came through the early morning hours. At 7:40 a.m. CDT we have cloudy skies with calm winds and 40 deg F.
10/20/2013 8:30 AM 0.01 M M M M
10/21/2013 8:20 AM T M M M M A few sprinkles yesterday afternoon and a passing cloud this morning, nothing to speak of to make our trace amount. At 8:20 a.m. CDT it's cloudy with a light westerly breeze and 47 deg F.
10/22/2013 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M I would say we got a hard frost as I see temp at 7:00 a.m. CDT is 24 deg F. There's frost across the lawn and low areas; clear skies and wind calm.
10/23/2013 7:30 AM 0.37 M M M M Rain started yesterday early afternoon chasing us from the fields and lightly showered/drizzled until late evening. This morning the skies have cleared to bright sunshine and a light breeze; 30 deg F at 7:30 a.m. CDT
10/24/2013 7:45 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Overcast skies with a light breeze; 35 deg F. at 7:45 a.m. CDT
10/25/2013 7:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Clear skies and 26 deg F.
10/26/2013 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
10/27/2013 8:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Clear and frosty this morning, winds calm and 28 deg F at 8:30 a.m. CDT
10/28/2013 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Frosty this morning, mostly clear skies and 27 deg F at 7:00 a.m. CDT
10/29/2013 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M A little light morning fog.
10/30/2013 7:00 AM T M M M M
10/31/2013 7:45 AM 0.98 M M M M Yesterday was nothing but fog and drizzle until rain started falling steadily around 5:00 p.m. with an approaching thunderstorm. Rain must of fell most of the night and was still sprinkling lightly as I emptied the gauge at 7:45 a.m. this morning. Breezy southerly winds and cloudy skies; 58 deg F.
11/1/2013 7:50 AM 0.42 M M M M The rain has finally moved on from the past day and a half. Temps were in the 60's. The skies are still a little overcast this morning but can see some hope of some sunshine today. Winds are SW and 44 deg F. at 7:50 a.m. CDT
11/2/2013 8:00 AM 0.02 M M M M A light shower in the evening just enough to wet the sidewalks and see it drip off the front porch roof. This morning we have clear sunny skies with a few wispy clouds, cool light breeze; 38 deg F. at 8:00 a.m. CDT
11/3/2013 9:30 AM 0.04 M M M M Had a little afternoon shower yesterday around 3:00 p.m. or so. A beautiful Sunday morning today, sunny skies, winds light from the SE and 42 deg F at 9:30 a.m. CST
11/4/2013 7:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
11/5/2013 6:50 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Overcast with a southerly breeze; 48 deg F.
11/6/2013 7:15 AM 0.06 M M M M Just a trace of moisture yesterday morning and evening and then through the night we received a little shower. At 7:15 a.m. CST we have cloudy skies with a strong southerly wind; 52 deg F.
11/7/2013 7:30 AM 0.06 0.0 M M M The rainy/blustery weather of yesterday has now pass on to leave us with bright sunny skies this morning, temp 30 deg F.
11/8/2013 7:20 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Clear, sunny skies with calm winds, temp around 27 deg F. at 7:20 a.m. CST making for a frosty morning.
11/9/2013 6:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Mostly clear skies with a strong SW breeze; 42 deg F at 6:30 a.m. CST
11/10/2013 6:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Yesterday's strong breeze helped to remove more leaves off the trees. The yard could stand to be mowed to mulch them in before winter comes. It was a good sunny day for farmers with soybeans to harvest those last few fields or replant. This morning we have clear skies and 33 deg F at 6:30 a.m. CST
11/11/2013 8:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M It's the "calm before the SNOW!" which is forecasted for later today. We have overcast skies this morning with a SW breeze and 44 deg F. at 8:00 am CST.
11/12/2013 8:00 AM 0.15 1.0 0.09 1.0 0.04 We were trying to finish up the last few acres of corn when it started to mist/rain around 12:30 p.m. At about 3:00 p.m. we started to get a rain/snow mix before it became all snow around 5:00 p.m. approximately. The snow did quit some time later in the evening. This morning the ground is white with fluffy snow sitting on top of the grass, overcast with a light northerly breeze, skies look like they are clearing from the west; 27 deg F at 8:00 a.m. CST.
11/13/2013 11:15 PM T T T T M A few more flurries fell yesterday morning before the skies cleared letting the sun melt most of the snow in the sunny areas. Last night it turned off bitterly cold (woke up to 14 deg F at 6:30 a.m.). At 11:15 a.m. it's a whopping 33 deg F. with sunny skies and a brisk SW breeze.
11/14/2013 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M T M
11/15/2013 7:15 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Partly cloudy skies this morning with a light SW breeze; 34 deg F at 7:15 a.m. CST
11/16/2013 9:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Overcast with a breezy SE wind; there's a foggy/haze across the horizon; 48 deg F at 9:00 a.m. CST
11/17/2013 7:30 AM 0.05 M M M M We had a few passing showers last night that didn't amount to much but plenty of wind. It's a balmy Sunday morning with strong south winds, overcast skies; 60 deg F at 7:30 a.m. CST
11/18/2013 8:00 AM 0.50 M M M M Strong thunderstorms raced through our place a couple of times yesterday afternoon starting close to 12:30-1:00 p.m. Winds were so strong that the rain was flying sideways so don't know if our half inch in the gauge is really truly what fell. We feel very fortunate to have missed the tornadoes that hit parts of Illinois before these storms made it to Indiana. Our thoughts and prayers go out to those poor families. This morning we have a cooler, breezy WNW wind, skies are sunny and clear; 38 deg F. at 8:00 a.m. CST
11/19/2013 9:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Finally the wind has died down after quite a few breezy/gusty days. This morning we have beautiful sunshine, winds calm; 34 deg F. at 9:30 a.m. CST
11/20/2013 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Sun shining this morning with some thin cloud cover, SE breeze; 28 deg F at 7:00 a.m. CST
11/21/2013 7:45 AM 0.01 M M M M Just a few sprinkles late last night before (10:30-11:00 p.m.) to wet the sidewalks. At 7:45 a.m. we have cloudy skies with a SSE breeze and 43 deg F.
11/22/2013 9:30 AM 0.38 M M M M Did feel one or two spits of rain as I walked to the gauge and filled the bird feeders. At 9:30 a.m. CST we have cloudy skies with a northerly breeze, 38 deg F.
11/23/2013 8:00 AM T M M M M
11/24/2013 8:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Unseasonably cold air has froze everything solid this morning. The grass is nice and crunchy to walk on. Around 7:00 a.m. it was 10 deg F! At 8:30 we have sunny skies with a NW breeze and 16 deg F.
11/25/2013 8:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Mostly cloudy skies this morning with a cold southerly breeze; 28 deg F at 8:40 a.m. CST
11/26/2013 9:30 AM T 0.1 T T T A dusting of snow fell last night starting around 5:30 p.m. The driveway and grass still have a little snow this morning. We have overcast skies with a light SW breeze and 33 deg F at 9:30 a.m. CST
11/27/2013 10:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M clear and cold with a strong NW wind; 21 deg F at 10:00 a.m. CST
11/28/2013 9:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
11/29/2013 9:20 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Sunny clear skies, winds calm and 28 deg F at 9:20 a.m. CST
11/30/2013 9:15 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M A sunny morning with winds picking up out of the south. The temps are to be a tad bit warmer today. It's 37 deg F at 9:15 a.m. CST
12/1/2013 9:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M A calm Sunday morning, mostly cloudy skies but the sun does peak through every now and again; 37 deg F at 9:30 a.m. CST
12/2/2013 8:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M A quiet Monday morning with overcast skies, calm to very light east breeze and 33 deg F. at 8:00 a.m. CST
12/3/2013 9:20 AM 0.04 M M M M Overcast skies, SE breeze and 44 deg F at 9:20 a.m. CST
12/4/2013 8:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Super juicy air this morning with the fog. I thought it had rained since the sidewalks were wet and I was seeing a few droplets on the kitchen window but the gauge was empty. It's just the moisture dripping from the tree limbs. There's a balmy southerly breeze and 47 deg F at 8:30 a.m. CST.
12/5/2013 9:30 AM 0.01 M M M M Well the enjoyable mild temps (60 deg F) of yesterday are gone. When I checked the gauge there is now a cold wind from the NW instead of the SE. We have cloudy skies and 29 deg F at 9:30 a.m. CST
12/6/2013 9:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Cloudy and cold with a NW breeze; 21 deg F at 9:30 a.m. CST
12/7/2013 10:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M I'm a day late here. Was busy putting up Christmas decorations and it slipped my mind to enter my zero precip for the day.
12/8/2013 8:30 AM T T M M M A few snow flurries started falling about 8:30 this morning when I went to get wood for our woodstove. The breeze is from the NE with cloudy skies; 20 deg F. What a difference a week makes. Here just last Sunday we were mowing our yard to mulch the remaining leaves and it was comfortable out working. Today we have below freezing temps and snow on the way.
12/9/2013 9:00 AM 0.05 0.5 0.09 0.5 M Snow flurries/showers fell most of the day yesterday until finally clearing out at 7-8:00 p.m. CST. We have overcast skies this morning with a cold WNW wind and 22 deg F. at 9:00 a.m.
12/10/2013 8:45 AM T T T 0.5 M A few snow flurries fell yesterday off and on in the morning and early afternoon but no new measureable accumulation. It's BBRRRRR cold outside with a breezy SW wind, partly sunny skies and 16 deg F at 8:45 a.m. CST
12/11/2013 9:45 AM 0.04 0.8 0.04 1.5 M The falling snow that I woke up to this morning has now stopped around 9:30-9:40 a.m. CST. When checking the gauge and filling the bird feeders the wind feels almost calm compared to yesterday's cold, strong west winds. At 9:45 a.m. we have overcast skies and 27 deg F.
12/12/2013 9:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M 1.5 M Bitter cold temps! It was -4 deg F at 6:45 this morning; too cold for man nor beast!
12/14/2013 9:30 AM 0.26 4.0 0.38 5.0 0.42 Had some melting yesterday of existing snow as temps got a little above freezing. Snow falling steadily as I took some measurements this morning at 9:30 a.m. Had visitors and then finished with the total snow and core about 11:00 a.m. CST. Snow started falling about 6:45 p.m. last night but did stop for a little while around 11 p.m. to midnight before starting up again through the night. At 11:00 a.m. winds light from the SE with snow falling and 32 deg F.
12/15/2013 8:30 AM 0.08 1.5 0.16 5.5 M The remainder of Friday/Saturdays snow storm quit about noon yesterday leaving us with enough snow for a white Christmas. This morning we have partly sunny skies with a WNW breeze and 14 deg F at 8:30 a.m. CST
12/16/2013 7:00 AM 0.05 1.0 0.06 6.5 M More snow came through the night. As I look out towards the windbreak and the woods it looks like a winter wonderland as the tree branches hold the snow. Winds are light as I do my measurements and feed the birds. At 9:30 a.m. CST skies are overcast and 25 deg F.
12/17/2013 8:40 AM T 0.1 T 6.5 M The light fog we had last night froze to the small tree limbs creating a very pretty display this morning. As I walked to the gauge the wind is biting from the SW with overcast skies and 23 deg F. at 8:40 a.m. CST
12/19/2013 9:50 AM 0.00 0.0 M 5.0 M Melting occurring as temps got above freezing through the night and with the morning sunshine. All the icicles hanging off the house have fallen and side walks are melting off. At 9:50 a.m. winds are light from the south with partly sunny skies and a "balmy" 42 deg F!
12/20/2013 9:10 AM 0.10 M M T M Boy what a difference a day makes. Yesterday when I was checking the gauge I was walking through 5 inches of snow. Today I see grass and walking through slush here and there with a few small drifts and piles melting down. Temps have been above freezing and touching 40 degrees with a few light showers. At 9:10 a.m. we have cloudy, foggy conditions and 42 deg F.
12/21/2013 9:20 AM 0.28 M M T M Dangerous fog conditions were present the whole day yesterday. Early this morning I did hear a few ice pellets hitting the windows but at 9:20 a.m. when I checked the gauge it was just raining lightly. There's still a few small melting drifts/piles left. Cloudy with calm winds and 32 deg F. at 9:20 a.m. CST
12/22/2013 8:40 AM 0.77 M M T M It was an all day off and on again rain yesterday with the heaviest coming in the evening. Even with rain we still have a trace of snow on the ground. At 8:40 a.m. CST we have another dreary day with light SW winds and 32 deg F.
12/23/2013 9:00 AM 0.02 T T T M The falling temps have firmed up the squishy yard and driveway from the recent thaw and rains. We thankfully did not receive all the rains as some people did. We feel for those people that received damage to their homes due to floods and especially right here at Christmas. At 9:00 a.m. cloudy skies, cold westerly winds and 21 deg F.
12/24/2013 8:15 AM 0.00 0.0 M T M BBBRRRRR!!!! Clear and very cold this morning. There's a bone chilling west breeze making your eyes water when you're outside. At 8:15 a.m. we have 3 deg F.
12/25/2013 11:00 AM T 0.1 0.01 T M MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE! Our light dusting of snow came during the early morning hours today. At 11:00 am we have cloudy skies with a SW breeze; 28 deg F.
12/26/2013 8:30 AM 0.02 0.1 0.02 T M Around 6:00 p.m. or so Christmas evening we received a little drizzle that froze to the car windows followed by light snow pellets until around 9:00 p.m. This morning the gauge had a very thin frozen glaze to the NW side. At 8:30 a.m. we have a light SW breeze with mostly sunny skies and 24 deg F.
12/27/2013 8:15 AM 0.00 0.0 M T M
12/28/2013 10:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M T M Boy this is a winter day I could take the rest of the winter. Beautiful sunny skies with a breezy SW wind and 42 deg F at 10:30 a.m. CST.
12/29/2013 8:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M T M Just a trace of snow remains on the north side of the house and manmade piles after yesterdays warm up to almost 50 deg. This morning we have partly sunny skies and 34 deg. F at 8:30 a.m. CST
12/30/2013 9:30 AM T T T T T Freezing drizzle started to fall around 12:30 p.m. yesterday lasting until around 6:00 or so making roads treacherous. This morning we have bright sunshine and much colder with temps at 12 deg F at 9:30 a.m. CST. Winds light from the NW.
12/31/2013 8:15 AM 0.01 0.9 0.05 1.0 0.02 Snow flurries started to fall late last night covering the sidewalk with about a half inch by midnight. We have bright sunshine this morning but very cold, it was 2 deg F at 7:00 a.m. CST
1/1/2014 9:45 AM T T T 0.5 M HAPPY 2014! The new year is starting off on the cloudy side with a cold NE breeze.
1/2/2014 8:30 AM 0.25 3.3 0.33 4.0 0.34 Four inches of light, fluffy snow covers the ground again. Snow flurries were still falling as I checked the gauge at 8:30 a.m. Winds were from the ENE and 19 deg F.
1/3/2014 10:00 AM 0.02 0.7 0.03 4.5 M Baby it's cold outside!!!! At 8:30 a.m. it was -7 deg F. and the coldest temps are yet to come! At 10 a.m. we have clear sunny skies with a light southerly breeze.
1/4/2014 10:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M 4.5 M Strong SW winds have blown the existing snow into drifts here and there while other places now have grass showing. Sunshine and feels a little warmer this morning as long as you stay out of the wind; 30 deg F at 10 a.m. CST
1/5/2014 8:45 AM 0.11 1.7 0.13 6.0 M A slight bit of snow melt occurred yesterday afternoon as the sun tried to peak out a few times and temps got close to freezing. New snow began early this morning and was still snowing as I checked the gauge. Birds are feeding like crazy on the feeders since the snow has covered most of natures food for them. Winds calm to very light; 30 deg F at 8:45 a.m. CST
1/6/2014 8:30 AM 0.36 7.5 M 11.0 M I'm not quite sure the total amount of snow we received with winter storm Ion because this morning when I checked my snow board the howling winds have blown it clean. I did measure my snow board yesterday around 2:00 p.m. and at that time had 6 inches of new snow but the snow was still falling too. So I'm guesstimating around 7-8 inches probably fell. Also it was difficult getting an accurate read on total snow. Either I have tall drifts or areas where I can see the grass. At 6:50 a.m. this morning it was -14 deg F. When I checked the gauge and fed the birds at 8:30 a.m. it was -12 deg F. with strong NW winds and there was a cool sundog around the sun.
1/7/2014 9:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M 10.5 M The strong bitterly cold NW winds finally let up last night late making it so that we could at least see our neighbors lights down the road. This morning the wind has shifted out of the SW with mostly sunny skies and a whopping 1 deg F! County roads are still closed to allow graters and plows to bust open the snow filled roads. Still finding it hard to get a true read on total snow with everything blown into high drifts or areas in the yard with nothing.
1/8/2014 7:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M 10.5 M Overcast skies this morning; winds calm and 2 deg F at 7:30 a.m. CST. Saw our first signs of movement again on our road as the snowplow came through around 3:00 p.m. yesterday.
1/9/2014 8:15 AM 0.00 0.0 M 10.0 M Just don't know how to accurately keep track of total snow on ground when it's nothing but tall drifts or open grass areas. All the snow was so wind swept. I'm doing my best guesstimation at 10 inches. At 8:15 a.m. skies are overcast with an east breeze and 18 deg F.
1/10/2014 8:30 AM 0.03 0.5 0.06 8.0 M Snow fell starting around 10 a.m. or so yesterday and snowed lightly until early evening. This morning temps have finally reached above freezing. Icicles are melting off the house and the snow is becoming packing making for good snowballs. I actually walked to the gauge without gloves and my hands didn't get chilled. The skies are overcast with a light SE breeze; 33 deg F. at 8:30 a.m. CST
1/11/2014 9:15 AM 0.52 M M 4.5 M We lost have of our snow cover yesterday as temps got above freezing and with the help of a half inch of rain. We now have large areas of grass showing along with slushy, melting drifts. At 9:15 am we have cloudy skies with a breezy NW wind and 33 deg F.
1/12/2014 9:00 AM T T T 4.0 M A few quick passing snow flurries fell yesterday but other than that it was a quiet day. The sun did try to break through the cloud cover in the afternoon but the clouds won. Temps hovered around the freezing mark. This morning it was 28 deg F at 7:00 a.m. firming up the slushy snow drifts and ground. We have cloudy skies with a breezing SW wind.
1/13/2014 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M 3.0 M What a difference a week makes! Last week we had blizzard conditions with subzero temps and today it's 43 deg F at 9:30 a.m. with breezy SW winds and cloudy skies. Did see a peak of the sun for a brief moment. Snow drifts are slowing melting away. The ground is squishy under foot. Seeing quite a bit of the yard now. Still guesstimating on total snow since the remainder is mainly large drifts.
1/14/2014 9:15 AM 0.00 0.0 M 2.0 M Wow! Considering it was Jan. 13 yesterday and for it to hit 50 deg F. what a nice welcome. Remaining snow drifts really shrunk with yesterdays SW breeze. This morning woke up to bright sun shiny skies only to have a dark cloud move over around 9 a.m. from the west. Temps got below the freezing mark overnight to firm everything up. At 9:15 a.m. we have a cold SE breeze and 32 deg F.
1/15/2014 8:45 AM 0.02 0.1 T 1.5 M
1/16/2014 9:30 AM T 0.3 0.03 1.5 M A few snow flurries yesterday did not amount to much. This morning it was snowing pretty good on SW winds as I walked to the gauge. Temp 25 deg F at 9:30 a.m. CST
1/17/2014 9:30 AM T 0.2 0.01 1.5 M Snow fell off and on yesterday then the sky cleared last night and you could see shadows from the moon light reflecting off the snow cover. This morning temps are a little colder at 19 deg F. at 9:30 a.m. Light snow flurries were being blown on west winds.
1/19/2014 9:30 AM 0.07 3.0 0.23 4.5 0.37 Bright sunshine with a SW wind this morning after pretty much an all day snow event yesterday. Looking at the trees and gauge they had a beautiful hore frost on them early. Winds are picking up causing a few drifts to develop around buildings. Snow is very fluffy so easy to move. At 9:30 a.m. it was 21 deg F.
1/20/2014 9:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M 3.5 0.40 It's the warm up before the polar blast again according to predictions. Where the snow was dry and fluffy yesterday it is now perfect for snow balls. Snow is melting from rooftops. Our county road is slushy. At 9:30 a.m. overcast skies, winds are calm to very light and 42 deg F.
1/21/2014 9:15 AM T 0.3 0.01 3.5 M A light dusting of snow last night was a little less than what forecasters had predicted. Temps got as high as 42 deg F yesterday melting some snow off roof tops and making for packing snow. This morning temps have dropped to 11 deg F at 9:15 a.m. CST with a NW wind and sunny skies.
1/22/2014 9:15 AM 0.00 0.0 M 3.5 M Sunny day yesterday even though the temps were in the teens allowed us to cut more firewood for this bitter cold winter we are having. Today we are back under cloud cover with a biting south wind on my face as I did my outside chores. Temp at 9:15 a.m. was 10 deg F.
1/23/2014 8:45 AM T 0.3 T 4.0 M The measurement for "new snow" on the snow board was what was left on the corner of the board that the wind did not blow off. With the snow being so dry and fluffy the gusty winds last night moved snow around pretty easily. Fed the birds as I did my measurements. They always seem to be waiting on me in the morning. At 8:45 a.m. CST we have clear sunny skies with a strong NW wind and 0 deg F.
1/24/2014 8:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M 4.0 M Biting cold winds from the SW this morning when I was out. Snow on the ground not blowing yet even with these strong winds. Birds were waiting for their morning treats. Shelby, our dog found a frozen dove the other day. Don't know how they all keep from freezing to death. At 6:30 a.m. it was -6 deg F. C'mon Spring!!!
1/25/2014 8:30 AM 0.01 0.5 0.08 5.0 M Strong SW winds blew much of the day yesterday followed by snow starting around 7:30 p.m. making visibility almost impossible. Temps must have rose enough through the night because this morning when I checked the gauge there was just less than .1 inch of ice on the SW side of the gauge. Sidewalks and SW surfaces of buildings, etc. also had a thin glaze. The sun is shining with partly cloudy skies. Winds have switched out of the NW now with a temp around 28 deg F. at 8:30 a.m.
1/26/2014 9:00 AM 0.03 0.8 0.09 5.5 M More snow came through the night. At 3:15 a.m. when I was up it was blowing from the SE, but must have quit before daylight. At 9:00 a.m. we have cloudy skies with a SE breeze and 28 deg F.
1/27/2014 9:15 AM 0.01 T M 5.5 0.95 With the strong blizzard like winds last night my snowboard was blown clean but by measuring the total snow depth the result was not much larger than yesterdays total of 5.5 inches. I'm going to report only a trace for new snow since I did see flurries before the blizzard like conditions set in last night. Bright sunshine and bitter cold winds from the NW hurried me along on my chores. Saw a beautiful sun dog. Temp 1 deg F at 9:15 a.m. CST
1/28/2014 8:45 AM 0.00 0.0 M 5.5 M Bright sunshine and bitter cold temps, not a cloud in the sky. The wind was pretty light from the west when I was out. The birds were waiting in the trees for their morning treats. At 8:45 a.m. it was -3 deg F.
1/29/2014 9:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M 5.5 M Clear bright sunny skies with a light breeze from the SW. Snow covers the fields/landscape with a shine that is blinding. Saw area school buses for the first time in a couple days go by. Ten deg F at 9:00 a.m. CST
1/30/2014 8:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M 5.5 M
1/31/2014 9:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M 5.0 M Howling winds moved the snow yesterday until winds finally calmed around dusk. Taking measurements this morning the drifts are hard enough that I can walk on them. At 9:00 a.m. CST we have overcast skies with a light wind from the NW and 24 deg F.
2/1/2014 8:30 AM 0.49 3.9 0.52 8.0 M Light snow showers yesterday beginning at 11:00 a.m. At 1:00 a.m. this morning I noticed it had stopped. Woke at 6:00 a.m. and snow was falling again and continued until about 8:15-8:30 when it started to sleet lightly. A very thin layer of ice coated the sides of the gauge (less than .1). Snow, snow everywhere! Everything is white! Winds are calm with cloudy skies and 31 deg F at 8:30 a.m. CST.
2/2/2014 9:00 AM 0.18 0.3 0.05 6.5 M Snow to sleet to rain then back to snow was our day yesterday. This morning all that has passed. The slushy sidewalks from yesterday are now froze. Sunny skies with a light NW breeze and 20 deg F at 9:00 a.m. CST
2/3/2014 8:45 AM 0.00 0.0 M 6.0 0.82 With the sun yesterday and temps rising into the high 20's surprisingly we had some melting occurring from the roof tops and a little slush on the sidewalks. This morning with the subzero freeze (-7 deg F at 6:30 a.m.) all that melting has made the sidewalks and steps like a skating rink. At 8:45 a.m. we have bright sunny skies winds calm to very light and 1 deg F.
2/4/2014 10:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M 6.0 M Bracing for another round of snow (5-8 inches predicted) over the next few days along with gusty winds. Clearing the driveway and sidewalks seem like an every other day task. Skies to the SW look a little darker as I measured snow. Light easterly winds and 29 deg F at 10:30 a.m. CST
2/5/2014 9:30 AM 0.45 7.5 0.63 13.5 M Took me a little longer today to get chores done with the addition of 7.5 inches of snow. The county has closed all roads. It was still snowing when I was out and it's a fluffy snow. Snow is so deep it's up over my boots.
2/6/2014 9:15 AM 0.01 1.0 0.01 13.5 M The last little bit of snow that fell yesterday afternoon was very light and fluffy. This morning walking down to the woods the snow looked like a pasture full of diamonds as the sun reflected off it. Very pretty! Birds were waiting for their morning treats. Frigid cold at 3 deg F. with bright sunshine; winds light at 9:15 a.m. CST
2/7/2014 8:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M 13.5 M Snow, snow snow - nothing but snow as I look out across the landscape. Bitterly cold this morning. It was -8 deg F at 7:00 a.m. At 8:00 a.m. we have moved up to 3 deg F.
2/8/2014 9:10 AM T 0.1 T 12.5 M A dusting of new snow early this morning and it was tapering off as I finished outside. Overcast skies and calm winds. Hoping we'll get above the below and single digits today.
2/9/2014 9:30 AM 0.10 1.9 0.15 12.5 M Another almost two inches was added to our already thick blanket of snow across the landscape. New snow came off and on through the day Saturday. This morning bright sunshine with a breezy NW wind and 25 deg F. at 9:30 a.m. CST
2/10/2014 8:45 AM 0.00 0.0 M 12.0 M BBBRRRRR!!! It was -3 deg F when I was outside this morning. A light breeze from the NW just adds to the bitter cold. Sunny skies. Birds were happy to see me this morning to fill their feeders. You can here them in the tree tops tweeting waiting for me to finish.
2/11/2014 9:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M 11.5 M At 6:30 a.m. it was -18 deg F and was still at -6 deg as I did my outside chores at 9-9:30 a.m. Some melting off the roof with the days sun has created huge icicles hanging off the eaves. Bright sunshine abounds with calm winds.
2/12/2014 9:15 AM 0.00 0.0 M 10.5 M Sunshine started our day but we are getting a little more cloud cover now. Breeze is light out of the south and temp at least above zero at 6 deg F. at 9:15 a.m. CST
2/13/2014 9:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M 10.0 M As much as we are all tired of this snowy, cold winter, this morning looking out across the landscape with its haze was actually very pretty under the morning sunshine. Winds are calm and 10 deg F at 9:30 a.m. CST
2/14/2014 8:50 AM 0.00 0.0 M 10.0 M Overcast skies this morning with a west breeze; 14 deg F at 8:50 a.m. CST
2/15/2014 9:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M 9.5 M Looking at my snow summary report this is the longest stretch this winter that I haven't had to record new snow fall (even a trace) - 6 days in a row. This hasn't happened since December 1-7, 2013. At 9:00 a.m. CST we have partly sunny skies with a calm to very light WSW breeze and 3 deg F.
2/16/2014 9:00 AM 0.02 0.8 0.04 10.5 M Well I spoke too soon...just when I mention not having to record snow for six days...wha-la! We get almost an inch last night. At 9:00 a.m. skies are overcast with a NW breeze and 17 deg F.
2/17/2014 8:30 AM T T T 10.0 0.52 A few snow flurries this morning but mostly just occasional blowing snow from east wind gusts. We have overcast skies and 23 deg F at 8:30 a.m. CST
2/18/2014 8:00 AM 0.20 1.2 0.13 13.0 M Snow fell heavy off and on yesterday also with gusty winds at times until quieting down in the late evening hours. Temps rose to about 32 deg F. at 10:15 a.m. when I checked the snow board at that time. My snowboard reading I feel is a little light as I measured other areas that the wind didn't get and got 4-4.5 inches of new snow. We have clear sunshine filled skies, winds calm for the moment and 22 deg F at 8:00 a.m. CST
2/19/2014 12:00 PM 0.00 0.0 M 10.0 M Bright sunshine with a nice SW breeze caused as much as three inches of snow melt today.
2/20/2014 8:45 AM 0.63 M M 8.5 M Woke to a bright flash of lightening followed quickly by thunder at 5:30 a.m. More lightening and thunder followed then the rain actually started falling heavily. It has slacked off but was still raining lightly as I checked the gauge at 8:30 a.m. CST The snow is shrinking and we are getting some pooling in the driveway and out our back door where the snow had been removed earlier.
2/23/2014 7:45 AM T T T 4.5 M A snow shower yesterday afternoon but it seemed to melt as fast as fast as it was putting it down. Snow is slowing melting and the driveway and open grassy areas were soggy until it firm back up again late last night. This fine Sunday morning we have mostly cloudy skies with breezy WNW winds and 19 deg F. at 7:45 a.m. CST
2/24/2014 8:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M 4.5 1.34 Bright sunshine day with a cold NW breeze and 16 deg F at 8:30 a.m. CST
2/25/2014 8:00 AM T T T 4.0 M A light dusting of snow fell through the night with little or no measureable accumulation. Bright sunshine with a NW breeze; 16 deg F. at 8:00 a.m. CST
2/27/2014 9:15 AM 0.00 0.0 M 4.0 M When will this cold winter ever end!!! Again we had temps in the single digits this morning with a strong NW wind. The one positive is the sun in shining. At 9:15 a.m. we have 10 deg F.
2/28/2014 8:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M 4.0 M Overcast skies this morning with a biting SSE breeze; 13 deg F at 8:00 a.m. CST. Have noticed in places where the snow/ice is thin it's still being slowly evaporated by the sun and cold winds even though we've had temps below freezing the past 4-5 days.
3/1/2014 9:00 AM T M M 4.0 M Cloudy with a faint mist in the air. You can see it looking across the fields. Winds are northerly and 30 deg F at 9:00 a.m. CST
3/2/2014 8:15 AM 0.18 2.4 0.20 6.5 M More snow! What else is there to say about this winter. Just thankful we didn't get the amounts that forecasters were predicting. We have partly sunny skies with a northerly breeze and 12 deg F. at 8:15 a.m. CST. Eighteen more days 'til the first day of Spring!!!
3/3/2014 8:45 AM 0.00 0.0 M 6.5 M It's a Monday - broke the side off my outer rain gauge as I was trying to gather my total SWE this morning. Our snow/ice layer with its new fresh snow covering was too hard for my gauge to penetrate all the way to the ground. Guess its time to buy a new one. Will warmer weather ever get here and stay - temp this morning at 7:00 a.m. was -4 deg F. At 8:45 a.m. CST its a whopping 6 deg F. with partly sunny skies and calm to very light breeze. Birds are enjoying their morning treats. C'mon Spring!!!
3/4/2014 8:45 AM 0.00 0.0 M 6.0 M Overcast skies with a light SE breeze; 16 deg F at 8:45 a.m. CST
3/5/2014 8:15 AM T T T 6.0 M Very light flurries started to fall around 7:30 a.m. CST. Winds NNE and 20 deg F at 8:15 a.m. CST
3/6/2014 8:30 AM 0.04 0.5 0.05 6.5 M Light snow fell most of the morning to early afternoon yesterday. Some of the snow melted first before sticking because my snowboard had a very thin layer of ice. We have bright sunny skies this morning with an east breeze and 18 deg F at 8:30 a.m. CST. Fourteen more days 'til the first day of Spring! YEH!
3/7/2014 7:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M 6.0 M Clear sunny skies and calm winds as I measured the snow. Birds waiting for their morning treats; 15 deg F at 7:30 a.m. CST
3/8/2014 9:30 AM 0.06 0.3 0.07 4.0 M Flurries had just tapered off as I checked the gauge and measured snow. The new snow is slushy. Yesterday's bright afternoon sunshine really put the melt on existing snow cover. Actually started seeing some grassing areas again. At 9:30 a.m. CST we have overcast skies and 31 deg F.
3/9/2014 8:45 AM T T T 4.0 M Saturday's passing afternoon snow shower left no measureable snow. The gauge this morning was decorated with a beautiful frost. Clear sunny skies, winds calm and 22 deg F at 8:45 a.m. CDT
3/10/2014 9:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M 3.5 M Melting snow, partly sunny skies on this Monday morning. Saw two flocks of geese fly over and counted nine robins in our yard. At 9:00 a.m. CDT winds light from the SW and 38 deg F.
3/11/2014 8:45 AM 0.00 0.0 M 2.0 M Major snow melting went on yesterday. The southern portions of the yard are all but gone with traces here and there. The shade/northern part of the yard still has measureable snow in large patches. The mountains of pushed piles are slowly shrinking but feel they will be around for a while. At 8:45 a.m. we have overcast skies with a little haze, winds calm and 36 deg F.
3/12/2014 9:45 AM 0.54 4.5 0.63 5.5 M Well Mother Nature just couldn't stand the fact that we could finally see grass after a winter of white. At midnight it had not started raining/snowing yet but around 1:00 a.m. I could here thunder off afar. We have overcast skies this morning with a north wind and 25 deg F at 9:45 a.m. CDT. Come on Spring - 8 more days!
3/13/2014 8:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M 4.0 M We had some melting of snow yesterday with the bright sunshine late in the afternoon. This morning we have endless sunshine, winds calm and 16 deg F at 8:30 a.m. CDT
3/14/2014 9:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M 3.5 M The snow is slowly shrinking but we still only have a small area of grass showing. Hoping warmer temps the next couple of days will give us our grass back! Come on Spring! Six more days!!! Mostly sunny skies with a breezy SW wind; 37 deg F at 9:00 a.m. CDT
3/15/2014 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M T M What a melt off! The 50+ degrees along with strong SW winds melted things fast. Yesterdays 3.5 inches of snow reported is all but gone. The only remaining snow is manmade piles and a few drifts. How nice it is to see the grass. Saw a bluebird fluttering around the bluebird box this morning. Robins hopping around the yard. At 9:30 a.m. sunny skies with a NW breeze and 34 deg F.
3/16/2014 8:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M T M A little more snow melted from the piles and remaining drifts yesterday as temps rose to the upper 40's. Yesterday actually felt warmer as the winds were light nice enough to wash the truck. This Sunday morning the birds are chirping and eating at the feeders. The marsh in front of the woods has filled with water with the melt off. We have colder conditions today with a brisk NE wind, partly cloudy skies and 19 deg F at 8:00 a.m. CDT.
3/17/2014 8:10 AM 0.00 0.0 M T T A cold start to the morning with beautiful clear sunny skies, a light SE breeze and 19 deg F at 8:10 a.m. CDT. A pair of bluebirds are fluttering around the bluebird box. How exciting! Spring is almost here!
3/18/2014 9:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M T M What a beautiful day yesterday with it's bright blue skies and light SE breeze. This morning we have more of those bright skies with a little breezer SE wind and 32 deg F at 9:00 a.m. CDT. Two of our three bluebird boxes have nests in them now. Nature is letting us know Spring is arriving. YEH!
3/19/2014 7:20 AM 0.28 T M M M Rain came through the early morning hours. At 7:20 a.m. CDT winds were from the SW with cloudy skies; 40 deg F.
3/20/2014 8:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M T M
3/21/2014 9:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M T M Birds are singing, sun is shining, it's going to be a beautiful day! Winds light and 37 deg F at 9:00 a.m. CDT
3/22/2014 9:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M T M
3/23/2014 8:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M T M Just a trace of snow remains by the windbreak trees and snow piles. Ground has firmed up this morning as temps in the lower 20's; NW winds and mostly cloudy. The marsh/cattails area in front of the woods has filled with water for the wildlife. Have seen 4-5 flocks of herons and some ducks flying north this past week. Bluebirds have been busy with their nesting boxes.
3/24/2014 9:30 AM T T M T M Light flurries (lake effect snow) fell from the north throughout the morning and early afternoon before clouds cleared out yesterday. We have mostly sunny skies this morning with a light breeze and 26 deg F at 9:30 a.m. CDT
3/25/2014 8:30 AM T 0.1 T T M A few snow flurries were falling as I finished up my outside chores. The gray snow cloud was moving off letting the sun shine through. Water in the marsh looks froze over. Winds are brisk from the NW; 24 deg F. at 8:30 a.m. CDT
3/26/2014 9:00 AM T T T M M Off and on snow squalls yesterday with no accumulation (thank goodness!). This morning we have beautiful clear skies, birds are enjoying their treats at the feeders, winds calm and 23 deg F at 9:00 a.m. CDT
3/27/2014 8:00 AM 0.02 M M M M A few sprinkles were pelting my face on brisk SSE winds as I walked to the gauge. The two remaining snow piles in the driveway are finally disappearing. Cloudy skies and 32 deg F at 8:00 a.m. CDT
3/28/2014 8:15 AM 0.23 M M M M Rain off and on yesterday and a few gusty winds last night took a shingle and a piece of siding off the house. Cloudy skies and brisk NW winds this morning; 35 deg F at 8:15 a.m. CDT
3/29/2014 7:45 AM T T T T M A few snow flurries through the early morning hours and was tapering off as I checked the gauge. Cloudy skies, winds calm to very light NNE; 29 deg F at 7:45 a.m. CDT
3/30/2014 8:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
3/31/2014 8:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M A nice spring morning, birds chirping, bluebirds fluttering around boxes, marsh is full of water for the wildlife. Sunny skies, south breeze and 42 deg F at 8:30 a.m. CDT
4/1/2014 8:30 AM T M M M M Just a few sprinkles late last night and heard thunder afar. Sunny skies this morning but the strong west winds make it cold. Two herons have stopped by the marsh this morning. Temp 37 deg F at 8:30 a.m. CDT
4/2/2014 8:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M A nice start to the day, mostly sunny skies, light NE breeze; 40 deg F at 8:00 a.m. CDT
4/3/2014 8:30 AM 1.13 M M M M A thunderstorm came through around 11:15 last night and rained and rumbled throughout the night. It was still raining as I checked the gauge at 8:30 a.m. Winds from the ENE and 37 deg F.
4/4/2014 7:50 AM 0.33 M M M M Fog and light rain as I checked the gauge; 40 deg F. at 7:50 am CDT
4/5/2014 8:30 AM 0.03 M M M M What a cold, blustery day it was yesterday with it's strong west winds and light rain. But, this morning the winds have calmed down to a light NW breeze, sunny skies and 36 deg F at 8:30 a.m. CDT
4/6/2014 8:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
4/7/2014 7:50 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Cloudy and cool this morning; 38 deg F at 7:50 a.m.
4/8/2014 7:40 AM 0.15 M M M M
4/9/2014 9:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M A nice spring morning, winds calm to very light with mostly sunny skies. The marsh is alive with the sounds of croakers, a woodpecker is drumming on the tree, bluebirds are busy at their boxes and the beautiful song of a cardinal can be heard. What a better start to a day :) 44 deg F at 9:00 a.m. CDT
4/10/2014 8:30 AM T M M M M A passing cloud sprinkled just a tad at about 8:30 a.m. as I fed the birds. Strong SSW winds and mostly cloudy skies; 54 deg F.
4/11/2014 8:00 AM 0.01 M M M M A few sprinkles fell last night to accumulate only 0.01. This morning is nice with sunny skies, winds calm and 42 deg F at 8:00 a.m. CDT. The grass is actually starting to green up and spring perennials popping out of the ground.
4/12/2014 8:15 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M What a gorgeous day yesterday, sunshine, light winds and high 60's. The kind of day we've waited for since our hard winter. We have a beautiful sunny morning today with a breezy SE wind; 55 deg F.
4/13/2014 8:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M A mild start to our Palm Sunday, mostly sunny skies, breezy SW winds; 65 deg F at 8:30 a.m. CDT
4/14/2014 8:15 AM 0.23 M M M M Spotty light rain yesterday until later in the evening when it became steadier. This morning we have cloudy skies with a strong NW wind; 38 deg F at 8:15 a.m. CDT
4/15/2014 7:00 AM 0.10 0.8 0.08 1.0 M Say it ain't so - more snow! Is this a belated April Fools! Snow fell last night and a little through the night. This morning woke to snow covered grass again. Cold winds from the NW.
4/16/2014 9:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M T M Just a trace of snow remains in the windbreak and in the low areas around the marsh. We have bright sunny skies this morning with a strong SSE wind; 36 deg F at 9:00 a.m. CDT
4/17/2014 9:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
4/18/2014 8:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
4/19/2014 9:15 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
4/20/2014 9:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Happy Easter :) At 9:00 a.m. CDT we have mostly sunny skies with a light southerly breeze; 54 deg F. The birds are nibbling at their Easter treats and a couple of geese are enjoying the marsh. It's a beautiful day!
4/21/2014 6:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
4/22/2014 7:00 AM 0.39 M M M M A cooler start to the day this morning after last night's rain. Bright sunny skies; north breeze and 44 deg F. at 7:00 a.m. CDT
4/23/2014 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
4/24/2014 7:00 AM 0.03 M M M M
4/25/2014 8:00 AM 0.09 M M M M Light rain over night. Overcast skies with a NW wind; 47 deg F at 8:00 a.m. CDT
4/26/2014 8:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Mostly sunny skies with a northerly wind; 48 deg F.
4/27/2014 10:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Strong east winds makes for a chill when outside, partly sunny skies and 52 deg F. at 10:30 a.m. CDT
4/28/2014 8:15 AM 0.40 M M M M Rain started through the night and was still raining lightly from the SE as I checked the gauge at 8:15 a.m. CDT. Pond and marsh have wildlife activity. Grosbeaks have shown up on the birdfeeders. Bluebird boxes have one nesting pair.
4/29/2014 7:00 AM 0.31 M M M M More rain late and through the night with dense fog this morning; light winds SE and 48 deg F at 7:00 a.m. CDT
4/30/2014 8:40 AM 0.04 M M M M Cool, damp morning with southerly winds; 51 deg F at 8:40 a.m. CDT. Had an Oriole visited the suet feeder yesterday.
5/1/2014 7:15 AM 0.02 M M M M You'd swear it's the first day of March not May! Cloudy, damp, cold conditions with a very breezy SW wind makes it feel colder than the 42 deg F. at 7:15 a.m. CDT. Had a little misting rain just before checking the gauge. The perennial flowers that started through the ground have come to a stand still. Corn planting has yet to really get going because of too cold and damp field conditions.
5/2/2014 7:20 AM 0.01 M M M M Cloudy, cool, damp conditions again this morning; winds WSW. Did notice the grass seed planted a couple weeks ago has started to sprout. Birds are busy on the feeders; corn planters are still quiet. 44 deg F at 7:20 a.m. CDT
5/3/2014 8:00 AM 0.04 M M M M We are finally seeing a little sunshine this morning but the winds are brisk from the WNW to make it feel cooler than it is; 51 deg F.
5/4/2014 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Plenty of wind yesterday but it was nice to see some sun after almost a week of cloudy, cool, wet conditions. A few planters started moving planting corn; farming was in swing yesterday. Morning sun, wind light from NW; 52 deg F at 7:00 a.m. CDT
5/5/2014 7:00 AM 0.02 M M M M A passing shower through the night. Cold start to the morning with east winds and 42 deg F. at 7:00 a.m. CDT
5/6/2014 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
5/7/2014 6:15 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M For the first time in 2014 we are to hit 80 deg F today...just what will that feel like after a cold winter and cooler than normal spring...I say bring it on! Grass is growing well now, planters are running in the fields, have had many different birds to the feeders, saw a pair of ducks on the pond yesterday. At 6:00 a.m. CDT we have a light SE breeze with partly cloudy skies and 50 deg F.
5/8/2014 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M We're busy planting corn; it's been a warm, windy day. Fields that are being worked you can see the dust fly, but not on us we are no-tillers. Partly cloudy skies and 78 deg F at 6:50 a.m. CDT
5/9/2014 7:30 AM 0.28 M M M M Rain falling on strong SW winds as I checked the gauge at 7:30 a.m. CDT; 58 deg F.
5/10/2014 7:14 AM 0.28 M M M M We had a tenth of rain in the gauge from yesterday mornings showers but around 1:20 p.m. we got under a cloud that dropped 0.18 inches in 7 minutes (white rain). This morning we have bright sunshine. Looks like a beautiful day in store with light winds from the SW and 55 deg F.
5/11/2014 7:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Happy Mother's Day! It's a pretty nice morning, winds calm to very light from the SE with partly sunny skies; 62 deg F.
5/12/2014 7:15 AM 2.35 M M M M Tornado and Flash Flood Warnings were issued for our area last night but thank God no wind damage occurred. About 5:30 pm or so it started to sprinkle (the calm before the storm). We had torrential downpours throughout the storm and lightening. This morning we have partly sunny skies with SE breeze and 66 deg F at 7:15 a.m. CDT
5/13/2014 6:05 AM 1.95 M M M M A thunderstorm passed through at midnight lasting about 38 minutes, and rain must have fallen off and on through the night/early morning by the amount of rain dumped from the gauge. Area fields have ponding from the amount of rain from the past two days. At 6:05 a.m. CDT we have overcast skies with a SE breeze and 62 deg F.
5/14/2014 8:00 AM 0.04 M M M M Light rain/drizzle fell off and on yesterday. Saw ponding in fields as I went to town. This morning we still have cloudy skies with a light northerly breeze and 51 deg F. at 8:00 a.m. CDT
5/15/2014 8:15 AM 0.68 M M M M Rain started falling around 11:30 a.m. yesterday and has rained lightly most of the time and was still misting on a strong north wind this morning; 40 deg F at 8:15 a.m. CDT
5/16/2014 7:20 AM 0.21 M M M M Well we at least had a tad bit of sun for a couple of hours yesterday evening, but this morning we are back in the gloomy, rainy, cool weather we've been experiencing for a whole week (since 5/9/14 totaling approx. 5.75 inches). Winds are calm this morning; 37 deg F. at 7:20 a.m. CDT
5/17/2014 8:45 AM 0.20 M M M M The rainy week has finally cleared out. Woke up to actual sun shining, still on the cool side, but at least there's sunshine. Winds from the west; 45 deg F. at 8:45 a.m. CDT
5/18/2014 8:15 AM 0.01 M M M M A few gray clouds with sprinkles yesterday before the skies finally cleared allowing a little sun by late afternoon and early evening. This morning we have wonderful sunshine with light SW winds; 52 deg F. at 8:15 a.m. CDT
5/19/2014 8:20 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M This is the first day in over a week I haven't recorded precip. There is still some ponding in fields which is understandable after ten days of rain (6 inches total! Oh' California how I wish I could send some of it your way!). It will be a while if we don't get the sunshine and temps to dry fields before we go back to planting. This morning we have sunny skies with a breezy SE wind; 54 deg F at 8:20 a.m. CDT
5/21/2014 7:00 AM 0.01 M M M M
5/22/2014 6:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
5/23/2014 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M The ground is drying out from our six inches of rain last week. Planted garden yesterday and did see one tractor planting on lighter soil. A lot of fields have runoff damage and residue that will need to be scattered before being able to plant. Our neighbor still has water standing in his field. At 8:00 a.m. it's a beautiful morning, bright sunshine, birds chirping, winds very light from the N; 55 deg F.
5/24/2014 5:30 PM 0.00 0.0 M M M Today has been a sunshine filled day. Winds light from the north; mid 70's.
5/25/2014 9:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M A beautiful Memorial Day weekend. At 9:30 a.m. sunny skies with a southerly breeze; 68 deg F. God bless all of our service men and women!
5/26/2014 9:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Beautiful SW breeze this morning, sunshine and 70 deg F at 9:00 a.m. CDT. They say a 40% chance of thundershowers this afternoon. Ground still has plenty of moisture from our "6 inch" rain period a couple weeks ago. This will slow farmers down again if we get too much rain. Most of all, today let's all remember our service men and women who have given the ultimate sacrifice so we can have our freedom. God bless them All!
5/27/2014 8:15 AM 0.20 M M M M Rain interrupted the finishing of a bean field last night as the sky opened up. Temps were in the high 80's to 90 deg F. on Memorial Day. This morning we have overcast skies with a SW breeze, you can feel the humidity in the air; 72 deg F at 8:15 a.m. CDT
5/28/2014 7:15 AM 0.23 M M M M We were right under a thunderstorm blip last night that was fast moving with pounding rain. At 6:00 a.m. CDT it was foggy; by 7:00 the sun had burned a lot of it off. Humidity is high, winds calm to very light; 69 deg F at 7:15 a.m. CDT
5/29/2014 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
6/1/2014 8:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Beautiful start to this Sunday; sunshine, comfortable SE breeze; 73 deg F at 8:00 a.m. CDT
6/2/2014 7:00 AM 0.01 M M M M Saw thunderstorms go west and north of us yesterday between 4-5 p.m. We only received a few sprinkles before the sun came back out again. This morning we have partly cloudy skies with a strong SW wind; 72 deg F at 7:00 a.m. CDT
6/3/2014 7:30 AM T M M M M A very windy day yesterday before it calmed down a little last night. Had to pick up a lot of little sticks in the yard. We received just a few sprinkles last night. Area fields are green with corn and soybeans are emerging from the ground. This morning there's a breezy SW wind, sunny skies and 73 deg F.
6/4/2014 7:10 AM 0.44 M M M M Was woke up around 4:05 a.m. from the sound of thunder. Rain then started falling about 4:30 a.m. CDT. Rain was still falling when I checked the gauge at 7:10, winds east; 57 deg F.
6/5/2014 8:00 AM 0.46 M M M M Rain was falling from the time of my reading yesterday until midafternoon. The rain came softly so was good for area crops, gardens and flowers. Around 5 p.m. the sun started to break through the clouds and skies cleared off. We have a beautiful start to this morning, winds very light and 60 deg F at 8:00 a.m. CDT
6/6/2014 3:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Beautiful blue sky day, winds calm to very light; 77 deg F. at 3:40 p.m. CDT
6/7/2014 7:50 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Sunny with a very light breeze; 68 deg F at 7:50 a.m. CDT
6/8/2014 8:00 AM 1.46 M M M M A few sprinkles started falling around 8:35 p.m. last night and continued through the late evening/early morning hours with times of steady heavy rain. A small pond is seen in the field across the pasture. There's a little cooler feel to the day as the winds are from the NNW, sunny skies and 60 deg F. at 8:00 a.m. CDT
6/9/2014 8:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
6/10/2014 7:45 AM 0.02 M M M M Very light rain falling as I checked the gauge; sidewalks not wet under the trees. Winds calm to very light from the east; 61 deg F. at 7:45 a.m. CDT
6/11/2014 8:00 AM 1.17 M M M M Our fields are plenty saturated this morning after Saturday/Sunday's 1.46 and now last night's 1.17 inches of rain on soils that had plenty of lower ground moisture. Can see some small ponding in low areas. Yesterday started out with just a few light showers and again around 4 p.m. (0.05 inches) before the main rain event set in later in the evening with down pours heavy at times lasting until about 11:30 p.m. or so. We have cloudy/misty skies as I checked the gauge; winds light from the SE; 66 deg F at 8:00 a.m. CDT
6/12/2014 8:20 AM 0.01 M M M M
6/13/2014 8:00 AM T M M M M Around 6:15 p.m. last night saw light rain to the south while we just had a few sprinkles. Ground is saturated and have some drown out of corn and soybeans in fields from the past two heavy rains. Winds are from the NW this morning with clear sunny skies and 61 deg F at 8:00 a.m. CDT
6/14/2014 8:15 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
6/15/2014 7:20 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Breezy start to this Sunday morning, winds SSW; sunny skies with a few wispy clouds and 64 deg F at 7:20 a.m. CDT
6/16/2014 8:00 AM T M M M M Would not have even known it rained last night if I hadn't seen rain drops on the window; wasn't even enough to wet the sidewalks. This morning you can feel the humidity on the rise. Mostly sunny skies, winds very light from the SW; 74 deg F. at 8:00 a.m. CDT
6/17/2014 7:20 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Breezy from the SW this morning with overcast skies, 75 deg F. at 7:20 a.m. CDT
6/18/2014 9:20 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Very windy and warm yesterday with temps reaching low 90's. This morning the wind is not as strong from the SW, humid, mostly sunny skies, 81 deg F at 9:20 a.m. CDT
6/19/2014 8:40 AM 0.82 M M M M The amount of rain recorded came from two different thunderstorms. At 1:35 p.m. and lasting until 1:52 p.m. we received 0.27 inches with about 3-5 minutes of heavy white rain. Then around 8:45 p.m. a bigger thunderstorm came through with much lightening. Our county and Jasper's was under a severe thunderstorm warning because of high winds (70 mph), but we lucked out, only the sweet corn got pushed sideways. This storm last about 45 minutes with 0.55 inches of rain. This morning it's calm, hazy and humid; overcast sky and 71 deg F at 8:40 a.m. CDT. Heard a mosquito buzzing in my ear.
6/20/2014 8:00 AM 1.20 M M M M Waves of thunderstorms started about 3:50 p.m. yesterday and rained off and on, sometimes heavy, until the wee hours of this morning. Small ponds can be seen in a couple low areas of fields. Ground is saturated. At 8:00 a.m. CDT we have mostly sunny skies with a south breeze; 72 deg F.
6/21/2014 8:00 AM 0.01 M M M M Dense fog this morning. I don't know if the 0.01 inch of precip in the gauge is from actual rain fall or if is just because the air is so saturated from fog. You can feel mist in the air. Winds calm and 64 deg F at 8:00 a.m. CDT
6/22/2014 7:00 AM 0.19 M M M M Light rain fell off and on through the evening last night. We have bright sunshine this Sunday morning with calm winds and 68 deg F. at 7:00 a.m. CDT
6/23/2014 7:15 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Warm and humid; winds calm and 72 deg F at 7:15 a.m. CDT
6/24/2014 7:37 AM 2.73 M M M M At 6:20 p.m. yesterday dumped 1.62 inches of rain from the gauge after a huge thunderstorm passed through starting around 3:10 p.m. dropping wave after wave of white rain. Then woke at 3:00 a.m. to the sound of more pounding rain. At 7:37 a.m. I checked the gauge and it was still raining. See ponds in area fields. Winds calm and 66 deg F.
6/25/2014 7:45 AM 0.18 M M M M Starting to feel like we are living in a rain forest with humidity high and rain seems to fall everyday. Field crops are saturated; some still have ponds. Soybeans are slow to grow since they don't like "wet feet". At 7:45 a.m. CDT foggy conditions, very faint north breeze; 71 deg F. P.S. Checked a rain gauge on one of our fields yesterday, 4.9 inches from 6/23 thunderstorm; soybeans under water.
6/26/2014 8:00 AM 0.05 M M M M Rain fell again around 3:40 yesterday afternoon (saw bulk of the storm go south) then clearing for the sun to come back out around 4:00 p.m. Fog/haze this morning (air is juicy!). Light NNE breeze; 60 deg F at 8:00 a.m. CDT
6/27/2014 8:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M It's a beautiful morning with plenty of sunshine, nice SE breeze and 72 deg F. at 8:00 a.m. CDT. Still see some ponding in area fields left from the past week's rains. There will be crop losses now. Our little pond across the road has receded back into its backs.
6/28/2014 8:45 AM T M M M M A few sprinkles fell at 8:30 a.m. then quit. Overcast skies, southerly breeze, high humidity; 74 deg F at 8:45 a.m. CDT. P.S. Checked area crops last night, still see ponding in fields, you can smell the dying/rotting of the crops that are submerged or partially underwater.
6/29/2014 8:10 AM 0.03 M M M M A little bit of rain fell yesterday afternoon (0.02) with a few more sprinkles through the early morning hours (0.01). At 8:10 a.m. we have sun/partly cloudy skies with a SW breeze; 72 deg F.
6/30/2014 8:15 AM 0.06 M M M M A fast moving thunderstorm came through early this morning dropping only 0.06 inches in the gauge. Saw lightening to the SW when I checked the gauge at 8:15 a.m. Winds strong from the ESE; 68 deg F.
7/1/2014 8:00 AM 0.65 M M M M A strong thunderstorm came through around 10:50 p.m. along with a tornado warning for the northern part of our county. Things started to quiet down around 11:30-midnight. Picked up small sticks and leaf clumps in the yard this morning but no damage. Partly sunny skies, southerly breeze and 70 deg F at 8:00 a.m. CDT
7/2/2014 9:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M How refreshing it is out this morning; the humidity has come down, a nice breeze from the NW and 70 deg F at 9:00 a.m. CDT
7/3/2014 8:20 AM 0.04 M M M M A little bit of rain during the wee morning hours. At 8:20 a.m. mostly cloudy skies, winds light from the NW; 59 deg F.
7/4/2014 10:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M A beautiful July 4th! Sunshine, light WNW breeze and 69 deg F at 10:30 a.m. CDT. HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY USA!
7/5/2014 9:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
7/6/2014 7:00 AM T M M M M Overcast skies, south breeze and 68 deg F at 7:40 a.m. CDT
7/7/2014 7:45 AM 0.48 M M M M Early morning thunderstorm woke me about 4:10 a.m. with flickers of lightening and a few rumbles. At 7:45 a.m. CDT skies are still cloudy, humid SW breeze and 72 deg F.
7/8/2014 8:00 AM 0.10 M M M M Was awaken again this morning (5:00 a.m.) with a quick passing thunderstorm. Checking the gauge at 8:00 a.m. we have breezy west winds, cloudy skies and 70 deg F.
7/9/2014 7:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
7/10/2014 11:50 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M A beautiful clear, sunny sky day, winds calm to very light from E; 77 deg F at 11:50 a.m. CDT
7/11/2014 8:15 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Unlimited sunshine with a very light breeze and 66 deg F at 8:15 a.m. CDT
7/12/2014 8:00 AM 0.06 M M M M Light rain falling from the SE when I checked the gauge at 8:00 a.m. CDT
7/13/2014 8:45 AM 1.08 M M M M Two different thunderstorms accumulated the total reported. At 8:45 a.m. overcast skies, west winds, humid and 72 deg F.
7/14/2014 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Foggy conditions early this morning but the sun is slowly burning it off. Grass is soaked from morning dew. Winds very light; 70 deg F. at 7:00 a.m. CDT
7/15/2014 7:00 AM 0.69 M M M M A thunderstorm at 1:20 p.m. (0.65 inches reported in the duration info) and a shower around 4:00 p.m. (0.04) brought in the cooler air enjoyed yesterday evening. This morning we sunshine with a NW breeze; 57 deg F at 7:00 a.m. CDT
7/16/2014 8:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
7/17/2014 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Partly cloudy skies, winds calm to very light, grass soaked from the morning dew and kind of chilly for this time of the year; 54 deg F. at 7:00 a.m. CDT
7/18/2014 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
7/19/2014 8:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Was foggy this morning around 5:00-5:30 but the sun has now burned it off. Winds calm; 63 deg F at 8:30 a.m. CDT
7/20/2014 6:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Calm with light morning fog; overcast skies and 59 deg F at 6:30 a.m. CDT
7/21/2014 7:20 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Warm days and cool nights make for light patchy fog these past early mornings. Calm, clear sunny skies and 60 deg F at 7:20 a.m. CDT
7/22/2014 8:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Sunny, you can feel the warmth and humidity building. Winds calm to very light. Area crops, especially the soybeans are enjoying the warmth and past week of no rain. Soybeans are small for this time of year from too much rain. Temp 70 deg F at 8:00 a.m. CDT
7/23/2014 8:00 AM 0.12 M M M M A quick passing thunderstorm came through during the early morning hours (3 to 4 a.m.). The storm brought with it more comfortable air with a nice breeze from the north, partly sunny skies and 64 deg F. at 8:00 a.m. CDT
7/24/2014 8:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
7/25/2014 7:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Sun with a few clouds, winds calm to very light; 59 deg F at 7:30 a.m. CDT
7/26/2014 9:00 AM 0.17 M M M M We had a quick passing thunderstorm this morning around 7:25 a.m. CDT. At 9:00 a.m. when I checked the gauge, overcast skies, winds are from the south with a little more humidity; 72 deg F.
7/29/2014 11:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
7/30/2014 8:00 AM 0.11 M M M M Rain started falling around 3:15 p.m. CDT yesterday with on again and off again showers. This morning we have partly cloudy skies, calm to light winds and 60 deg F. at 8:00 a.m. CDT
7/31/2014 10:15 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Had early morning fog. Rain gauge only contained a Japanese beetle.
8/1/2014 7:45 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M A little morning haze across the horizon, winds calm, and 62 deg F at 7:45 a.m. CDT. Soybean fields are finally starting to grow a bit, but still short considering the time of year. Birds enjoying their morning breakfast at the feeders.
8/2/2014 7:00 AM 0.02 M M M M
8/3/2014 11:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
8/4/2014 8:45 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M A beautiful summer morning, sunny skies, light breeze and 70 deg F at 8:45 a.m. CDT
8/5/2014 8:40 AM 0.12 M M M M A gentle shower passed through during the early morning hours (1:30-2:00 a.m.) giving the crops, garden and flowers a needed drink. At 8:40 a.m. we have overcast skies with a few peaks of sunshine, winds calm, you can feel the humidity creeping up; 68 deg F.
8/6/2014 9:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Thick fog early this morning but has since burned off. Light NNW winds and 69 deg F at 9:00 a.m. CDT
8/7/2014 7:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
8/8/2014 8:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
8/9/2014 8:50 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
8/10/2014 7:45 AM 0.05 M M M M A brief morning shower around 7:20 a.m. CDT. Really could use a little more for the soybeans at pod fill, garden and flowers as ground is getting dry.
8/11/2014 7:30 AM 0.48 M M M M A welcoming rain came through the early morning hours. It was still raining lightly at 7:30 a.m. when I checked the gauge; winds light from the north; 68 deg F.
8/12/2014 7:45 AM 0.13 M M M M Had a little shower around 6:30 a.m. this morning leaving around 0.07 inches in the gauge combined with the 0.06 inches left from yesterday morning's light rain. A light drizzle was still falling on NW winds as I checked the gauge; 62 deg F. at 7:45 a.m. CDT
8/13/2014 8:00 AM 0.01 M M M M
8/14/2014 7:15 AM 0.06 M M M M A brief shower around 7:15 p.m. or so last night was unexpected. The rains we have received this past week have perked up the flowers and garden since the ground had started getting dry up until then. Also very beneficial to soybeans at this time. At 7:15 a.m. CDT the sun is shining, can smell the cooked mint in the air from a local farmer on light north winds; 59 deg F.
8/15/2014 8:20 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
8/16/2014 9:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
8/17/2014 8:00 AM 0.03 M M M M A few light showers yesterday around 4 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. This morning winds are calm to very light with overcast skies and 65 deg F. at 8:00 a.m. CDT
8/18/2014 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Dense fog so heavy you felt a fine mist a times during the early morning hours.
8/19/2014 7:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Fog slowly burning off with morning sunshine; light southerly breeze and 65 deg F at 7:30 a.m. CDT
8/20/2014 8:45 AM 0.13 M M M M An afternoon shower around 1:30-2:00 p.m. yesterday. Saw more storms go south and east. At 8:30 a.m. CDT we have mostly clear sunny skies with a light SW breeze; you can feel the humidity and heat building in the air. It's going to be a warm one today.
8/21/2014 7:45 AM 0.22 M M M M Rain showers late last night through early this morning and has since tapered off. Cloudy, humid and 68 deg F at 7:45 a.m. CDT
8/22/2014 8:30 AM 2.54 M M M M Heavy white rain fell from 5:38 p.m. to about 6:03 last night leaving a fast 1.50 inches in the gauge. (This is an approx. guess with binoculars because of lightening.) More showers and thunderstorms came through the night and early morning hours. This rain will be beneficial to our field crops. At 8:30 a.m. CDT skies look like rain to the south, winds SSE and 70 deg F.
8/23/2014 9:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
8/24/2014 8:00 AM 0.55 M M M M Rain in the afternoon kept us from mowing the yard since a person has to wait later in the day so the "lovely" crabgrass can dry off; will try again on Sunday. At 8:00 a.m. CDT winds are from the ESE with overcast skies and 70 deg F.
8/25/2014 9:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Hot and steamy, that's what it was yesterday and today is to be more of the same if not worse. At 9:30 a.m. CDT winds light from the south, bright sunshine and 79 deg F.
8/26/2014 8:30 AM 0.09 0.0 M M M Oppressively hot and humid yesterday until a thunderstorm moved through around 3:30-4:00 p.m. bringing with it a refreshing north breeze but not much precipitation (0.05). Then another small shower happened later in the evening (0.04). At 8:30 a.m. can hear thunder and see dark skies to the north. Skies are mostly sunny with a south breeze; 74 deg F.
8/27/2014 8:15 AM 0.27 M M M M An afternoon thunderstorm around 2:15-2:30 p.m. yesterday brought with it a break from the heat and humidity of the day. The past weeks rains have really given new life to flowers around the house even though I water them. At 8:15 a.m. CDT it is a nice morning with partly cloudy skies, winds light and 70 deg F.
8/28/2014 8:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Beautiful morning, bright sunny skies with a nice east breeze. Crabgrass in yard has enjoyed this year's spring and summer rains, seems to have taken over. Cleaning bird feeders to refill for our fine feathered friends. Temp 66 deg F at 8:30 a.m. CDT
8/29/2014 9:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
8/30/2014 8:30 AM 0.61 M M M M Three thunderstorms progressively stronger made for the total measured rainfall starting around 4:15 p.m. yesterday. A few sprinkles did fall late last night. This morning breezy winds from the south with mostly cloudy skies and 70 deg F. at 8:30 a.m. CDT
8/31/2014 8:00 AM 0.40 M M M M Heavy rain with thunderstorms started around 5:30-5:45 p.m. just as I finished mowing. Storms continued off and on through the evening and the sky was like strobe lights to the SW with lightening last night. One last storm woke me with a pounding heavy downpour during the early morning hours. Cloudy and light haze this morning, very humid, winds light and 68 deg F. at 8:00 a.m. CDT.
9/1/2014 9:00 AM 0.01 M M M M It's been a gray, sometimes very soggy Labor Day weekend. Yesterday did give us some sunshine about noon and clear skies as the day went along. Today our gray clouds are back with breezy SW winds, chance of rain again today, 71 deg F. at 9:00 a.m. CDT. Field crops have received enough moisture for now and could really use some drier weather. The little bit of rain reported must have come early this morning. Grass was soaked when I walked to the gauge.
9/2/2014 9:00 AM T M M M M Labor Day started out cloudy but finished with clear skies. This morning there was a trace of mist in the air around 8:30 a.m. Skies are overcast with a WSW breeze; 68 deg F at 9:00 a.m. CDT
9/3/2014 8:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Heavy morning dew; light fog lifting from the marshy area in front of the woods from the bright sunshine. Grass growing by leaps and bounds from recent rains and humidity; looks like mowing day is coming sooner than I wanted. Winds calm; 64 deg F at 8:00 a.m. CDT
9/4/2014 8:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
9/5/2014 4:00 PM 0.02 M M M M It's a warm one today, temp hovering around 90 deg F. Humid with SW winds at 4:00 p.m. CDT. Small amount of precip recorded came yesterday afternoon.
9/6/2014 6:50 AM 0.85 M M M M A hot, sultry day yesterday (90 deg F.) until a strong thunderstorm moved through around 6:30 p.m. from the NW bringing strong winds at first then heavy down pours. Rain fell heavy off and on through the late evening hours. At 6:50 a.m. CDT skies still mostly cloudy but can see the morning sun. Mostly small twigs/limbs from the storm. Mosquitoes are biting. Winds light from the NW and 60 deg F.
9/7/2014 2:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
9/8/2014 9:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M A gorgeous September morning, bright sunny skies, light SE breeze and 62 deg F. at 9:00 a.m. CDT
9/9/2014 10:30 AM 0.09 M M M M
9/10/2014 8:50 AM 1.05 M M M M A few sprinkles had fallen about 4:15 a.m. when I went to move flower pots off the porch with the threat of the storm. Was awaken again about 5:15 a.m. with the sound of thunder and lightening. Heavy downpours started around 6:00 a.m. or so. Light rain still falling on a SE breeze at 8:50 a.m. CDT when I checked the gauge. Temp 65 deg F.
9/11/2014 8:30 AM 0.43 M M M M What a gray, gloomy day it was yesterday with rain falling off and on (some heavy) until about 5:30 p.m. when we were heading home from Lafayette, actually seeing some sun. The rains had cleared out by the time we got home. This morning it feels more like late fall with the gray clouds, NNE breeze and 51 deg F. All I can say is the grass is growing like crazy and we must mow today...YUK! And, please let's remember all those that lost their lives on 9/11/2001. God bless all those that protect our great country!
9/12/2014 9:20 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Cool temps with mostly cloudy skies, light northerly breeze. See the last bluebird pair feeding their young . Hummingbirds have been busy at the feeder. Soybeans across the road still are green. Need some warm, dry weather to help mature these crops. At 9:20 a.m. CDT 54 deg F.
9/13/2014 9:00 AM 0.03 M M M M A late evening light shower was just enough to wet the sidewalk. This morning we have plenty of sunshine but much cooler temps than I want yet for this time of year (44 deg F at 9:00 a.m. CDT). Breezy NNW winds. Hummingbirds still busy at the feeder.
9/14/2014 11:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
9/15/2014 8:50 AM 0.11 M M M M Rain still falling lightly as I checked the gauge. Can see some clearing off to the NW. Winds SE and 52 deg F. Grass growing like gangbusters.
9/16/2014 7:30 AM 0.27 M M M M Light rain and mist fell through the afternoon yesterday before clearing out. A little bit of light fog early this morning but the sun has slowly burned it off. Winds calm and 47 deg F. at 7:30 a.m. CDT. See bluebirds feeding their young at the box.
9/17/2014 9:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
9/18/2014 10:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M A beautiful sunny morning, light breeze; 60 deg F.
9/19/2014 10:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M A beautiful past couple of late summer days with with a touch of fall, with another one in store for us today. Wish I could order a whole fall harvest season like this. At 10:00 a.m. CDT sunny skies, SE breeze and 62 deg F. Blue birds are still feeding their young at the box. We still have hummingbirds enjoying the feeder. Have a doe and her twins that have enjoyed the last of the tomatoes in the garden (darn it!).
9/20/2014 9:20 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
9/21/2014 9:20 AM 0.44 M M M M A couple strong afternoon thunderstorms brought winds and heavy white rain yesterday hurrying us to put tractors away and close grain bins where we were working. A severe thunderstorm warning was issued over the radio but we lucked out with no damage. Today is a beautiful Sunday with winds breezy from the WNW, clear sunny skies and 58 deg F. at 9:20 a.m. CDT
9/22/2014 9:20 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
9/23/2014 9:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Beautiful start to fall day, plenty of sunshine with a very light breeze and 58 deg F. Soybeans are starting to finally turn in the fields and you can hear the rustling of corn leaves.
9/26/2014 9:20 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M It's been a beautiful fall week with temps in the 70's, calm to light breezes and sunny skies. Today will be more of the same maybe hitting 80 deg F. Hummingbirds still hitting the feeders. The young bluebirds have fledged and can see them throughout the day flying to and from house wires and the trees. The nice weather is helping fields crops to dry down. At 9:20 a.m. CDT 62 deg F.
9/27/2014 1:00 PM 0.00 0.0 M M M
9/28/2014 8:40 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Just a gorgeous Sunday morning, sunny skies, winds calm. Had a little fog over the low areas and the marsh in front of the woods this morning. Last of garden veggies (zucchini, peppers and cucumbers) still picking. Temp 59 deg F. at 8:40 a.m. CDT
9/29/2014 9:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
9/30/2014 7:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M A cooler start to the morning with cloud cover and a light northerly breeze; 51 deg F. at 7:30 a.m. CDT. Started picking field corn yesterday at 20 percent moisture.



Start Date End Date & Time Duration in Days Precipitation Snow Depth Snow Depth SWE Notes
2/21/2014 2/22/2014 8:00 AM 2 0.23 5.0 M Precipitation was from the remaining storm that went through the area on 2/20 followed by dangerous fog. About 6:30 p.m. on the 20th high winds picked up and blew the fog away as temps fell some. On the 2/21 a dusting of snow fell in the early morning. During the afternoon of the 21st sun came out and melting began. Saw flooding in area fields.
5/30/2014 5/31/2014 7:00 AM 2 0.00 M M Sunshine skies
7/27/2014 7/28/2014 8:00 AM 2 0.17 M M July 27 & 28 saw temps in the mid 80's with hazy/humid skies. There were two to three rain events that contributed to the total accumulation. Much cooler and less humid this morning as the wind is from the NW, sunny skies and 60 deg F at 8:00 a.m. CDT



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