| Observation Date |
Observation Time |
Precipitation |
Snowfall |
Snowfall SWE |
Snow Depth |
Snow SWE |
Notes |
| 10/1/2018 |
7:00 AM |
0.48 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
Warmer today at 48 degrees with a thick mist in the air. |
| 10/2/2018 |
7:00 AM |
0.92 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
Another wet day yesterday with some pouring rain and intense lightning. Drove down to Platteville in S Grant Co., and on the way home around noon or so we encountered intense rain, thunder and lightning almost the entire 50 miles of the trip. When we got home it had almost stopped, but the rain gauge showed less than a half inch at that time. Later it did rain hard for a while starting after 3PM and continuing until after 6PM, There were reports of flooding in S Grant Co. on the 6PM newscast. Not surprised, as they must have gotten at least an inch/hr. from those storms! That area has really been hard hit with rain and flooding this season. |
| 10/3/2018 |
7:00 AM |
0.01 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
A warm morning at 62 degrees with some sunshine as well. More rain and storms predicted for late this afternoon and evening. The ground is already saturated, so this could lead to more flooding, especially in our southern counties which still have rivers flooding over roads and many farm fields under water. |
| 10/4/2018 |
7:00 AM |
0.19 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
We went from summer to late fall overnight! Yesterday's temps were in the low 80's, and today it was just 40 degrees. It is nice to have bright sunshine in a clear blue sky for a change. If one can believe NWS, it is supposed to rain the remainder of this week and into next as well. |
| 10/5/2018 |
7:00 AM |
0.16 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
We are back to rain and clouds again. It must be difficult for the farmers to harvest their crops with this off and mostly on rain that lasts for a week! It is a bit warmer at 45 degrees with a light rain falling. |
| 10/6/2018 |
7:00 AM |
0.23 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
Another dreary overcast day with a temp of 51 degrees. We have not had a hard frost yet, although the leaves are falling at a steady rate, most of them are still green. I fear we will not have a beautiful display of fall colors due to all of the rain. The hills have changed a lot in the last few days, some of them are nearly at peak color, except for the oaks which are showing no color yet. |
| 10/7/2018 |
7:00 AM |
0.01 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
Another rather dark and dreary day with a light drizzle falling. The AM temp was a warm 49 degrees. More rain expected to fall overnight and through Wed. More flooding could occur where the ground is totally saturated, as it is around here. I have never seen the field so soggy, and it is on the top of a hill and covered with grass! It is good to see so much bright green from all of the rains. The fields where there is yellow and brown grain in strips between the green hay fields is beautiful. |
| 10/8/2018 |
7:00 AM |
1.09 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
It was pouring rain at 7AM, but I went out anyway to swap gauges(I have parts and pieces of at least 3 of them and a 4th still in the box.) It is very helpful in these situations to have another ready to swap. We are expecting more rain today and into Wed. which is not good news! It is already very soggy here, and the rivers will most certainly rise again. Today will be warm, perhaps into the mid 70's, but by Friday will not make it out of the 40's. Hello Fall! This will bring down many of the leaves that have already turned color, so our fall display will probably not be very pretty this year! |
| 10/9/2018 |
7:00 AM |
0.55 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
Today is unseasonably warm at 64 degrees as was yesterday when the temp got into the mid 70's. There was some rain early in the day, then it did not rain until after 10PM, then not as much as was predicted. That was a good thing because the ground here is so saturated it all would have run off and caused flooding again. |
| 10/10/2018 |
7:00 AM |
0.60 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
It has been raining steadily since I got up at 7AM and shows no signs of stopping. I can imagine the flooding that must be taking place now since there is absolutely no where for the water to go and there was more rain to our north. With less than 0.3 of an inch yesterday the water was running down the ditch from the fields on top of the hill, and the ditch at the bottom of the hill was running faster than I have seen it for a while. All that water will end up in the Kickapoo river and eventually in the Mississippi near Prairie du Chien. We escaped the worst of the storms last evening. Husband was call out as a weather spotter, said he saw a beautiful shelf cloud that he has not seen for a long time, but no tornado. We got some rain, again no hail or strong winds. The worst of the storm went to our west and north. The counties north of Madison got hit again, one had a tornado that did not touch down. We were even under a tornado watch for most of the evening hours. It was so warm and humid as is it today at 65 degrees. It felt like the middle of July, not October! |
| 10/11/2018 |
7:00 AM |
0.14 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
It finally stopped raining sometime around noon, and there were peeks of the sun, but not for long. Today is cold, at 37 degrees, with a strong north wind gusting. The leaves and everything else are blowing around. I think fall has finally arrived. It did not freeze overnight, but some of the tender plants like impatiens are showing signs of a hint of frost. Tonight will be the killing one, especially if it clears off. Today is mostly cloudy but the TV weather man promised some sun. |
| 10/12/2018 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
In spite of all the predictions of a hard frost overnight, the AM temp was a warmer 36 degrees. No signs of frost around here, but some plants look a bit singed. Today is overcast, so that is probably why id did not get down to 32 degrees. |
| 10/13/2018 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
It is mostly overcast with a few breaks in the clouds allowing a little blue sky to show through. The temp felt warmer, but actually it was 34.9 degrees. We have had not rain now for two whole days, but some could happen tomorrow. Yesterday was very windy not making it easy to mulch some of the tons of maple, apple, ash, whatever leaves that blanket the ground with a thick coat. So much that one could not identify the sidewalk underneath, and most of them ended up in the house! With 12 little paws in addition to two humans, the inside was almost as bad as the outside. My vacuum gets a real work out these days! I don't know how anyone could survive without a very good vacuum cleaner, especially if there are dogs that shed, and cats that leave a thick mat of hair, fur, whatever everywhere they lay. I found socks curled up in my freshly laundered bad spread sound asleep most of the afternoon. Why did I buy a deep red ribbed bed spread? |
| 10/14/2018 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
It feels almost balmy outside at 43 degrees. No rain now for three days! We drove from Grove to Gays Mills yesterday, and the Kickapoo River is still very high. It is running bank full as is the Wisc. River at Boscobel. Not over into the parking lot, but the old Boy Scout Camp is entirely under water. Everything is pretty and green, but the leaves are dropping and the colors are not as intense as they usually are. Drove by the orchards up on the hill above Gays and they were mobbed! I never go there on a weekend for that reason. They have opened more parking, and even that was full. Most of the cars bore Iowa plates. I guess they don't have any apples on the other side of the river! Lee bought a couple of bags when he went shopping with Suzie, the neighbor Amish Woman, last week on the other side of the Kickapoo where there are also many orchards. The apples are huge again due to all of the rain we got this fall. I will get my caramel apple yet, and of course some cider doughnuts! |
| 10/15/2018 |
7:00 AM |
0.40 |
T |
M |
M |
M |
There was this huge orange ball rising in the east this AM. We have not had sunshine for many days, so it was a welcome sight, although it brought the first killing frost of the season. The AM temp was a chilly 31 degrees, It did snow last night sometime after 8PM. I looked out and saw a few flakes falling from the sky. This AM there are still some remaining on top of the leaves on the deck and on the railings. Our growing season has definitely come to an end. The few flowers remaining are now dead. Actually, today felt and looked like late November instead of mid October. Time to go out and cut more wood!! |
| 10/16/2018 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Yesterday was a nice day except for the fact that there was a nasty north wind and the clouds rolled in. The temp never got much over 40 degrees all day. Today started out sunny with a temp of 34 degrees, but the clouds are rolling in now at 9 AM. |
| 10/17/2018 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Today is overcast with a fierce north wind blowing. Yesterday they said the gusts were up to 30mph, but at least the temp was warmer! The temp today was a cool 37 degrees, but with the wind it felt much colder. We are working on the tree that finally came down, so it is out into the woods again today for some smaller pieces to burn. We will probably be cutting wood until we are 90+! |
| 10/18/2018 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Today is cooler, but sunny with a temp of 31 degrees. It is supposed to be warmer today and stay sunny. So much outside work to do that it will be nice to get outside, |
| 10/19/2018 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Very warm today at 50 degrees with a huge black front approaching from the SE. That is all we need, more rain!! The rivers have finally started to recede a bit although the Wisconsin River at Boscobel yesterday was higher than it was a few days ago, in fact, it was well out into the boat landing parking lot, and appeared to be more than bank full! |
| 10/20/2018 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Looks like today will be a nice one except for the wind which will be rather strong. The AM temp was a mild 44 degrees, but the day is predicted to be cooler with rain or snow showers. So far it doesn't appear to be happening! How about the Milw. Bucks beating the great LA Dodgers! Milwaukee deserves a little recognition since they are a small franchise and get little or no credit. I lived in Milwaukee during the hay day of the Braves going to the World Series, so I know how they are feeling now. One more win!! |
| 10/21/2018 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
A beautiful sunny day with a temp of just 23 degrees. The awful wind from yesterday is gone, thankfully! There were many dead tree branches down, some we were wishing would fall. No Packer game today so will have time to cut wood that we are burning at a fast pace. Want to save the two big piles for winter which no doubt will be needed. |
| 10/22/2018 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Another cool morning with a temp below freezing at 31 degrees under partly cloudy skies. Yesterday became sunny and warmer, but there was still a strong wind making it feel colder. Hopefully today will be warm and sunny! |
| 10/23/2018 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Today looks as if it will be a repeat of yesterday with sunny skies and a breeze, although a temp of 10 degrees cooler is predicted. This AM was 31 degrees, the same as yesterday's. It was an almost perfect fall day, one we have seen very little of this year with all the rain and clouds. Rain predicted for later in the week. |
| 10/24/2018 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
|
| 10/25/2018 |
7:00 AM |
0.04 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
|
| 10/26/2018 |
7:00 AM |
0.04 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
|
| 10/27/2018 |
7:00 AM |
0.02 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
It was beginning to rain at 7:00, but has picked up the pace a little now at 9:00. I think we are in for a few more dreary days with some rain. |
| 10/28/2018 |
7:00 AM |
0.17 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
Another dark, damp and dreary day with a little rain falling. The AM temp was 42 degrees with a strong breeze blowing. Not a very good day for outdoor activities! Glad we got the wood in yesterday so now we have a cozy fire giving off wonderful wood stove heat like not other. The LP is nice when one gets lazy or there is no wood to burn. The rain has picked up its pace since 7AM. Measurement made at 8:30 this AM. |
| 10/29/2018 |
7:00 AM |
0.05 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
A mostly warmer overcast day with a temp of 38 degrees. We may even see some sunshine the rest of the week with temps near 60 degrees. |
| 10/30/2018 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Warmer today at 43 degrees under partly sunny skies. Normal temps expected for the rest of the week. There may be some rain to our south this PM, and for the rest of the area later this week. We have not had significant rain for quite some time, so could use a ittle to keep the fire danger down. |
| 10/31/2018 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Today is shaping up to be a nice one with a starting temp of 40 degrees under a mostly sunny sky. |
| 11/1/2018 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Today is cooler with a temp of 34 degrees under sunny skies. Yesterday was quite windy, and the temp never got out of the mid 50's here, still it was a nice day for late October. Hard to believe it is already November, and Thanksgiving a mere 3 weeks away! Not ready for any of this, let alone Christmas! |
| 11/2/2018 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Cool again today with a starting temp of 35 degrees under an overcast sky. Some light rain predicted for late today, and more rain for tomorrow and perhaps some snow up north on Sunday. After all, it is November, a month when snow is common around here especially after the 15rth of the month. |
| 11/3/2018 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Today is a typical November one with heavily overcast skies, cool temps (38 degrees), and the threat of rain or snow up north. This is the absolute worst weather month here! No snow on the ground and no beautiful green grass or leafy trees, just brown and gloom! |
| 11/4/2018 |
7:00 AM |
0.72 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
When it decides to rain, it really rains! Rain started late yesterday and must have continued throughout the night(it was raining at 10:00 and again at 6:30 this AM. It is raining hard now, as it has been all morning. Hopefully there will be no flooding, as some places around here are still cleaning up from the last flood. FEMA just opened some offices in surrounding towns to help out the poor people who are suffering the loss of homes, property, crops, and animals. |
| 11/5/2018 |
7:00 AM |
0.79 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
It rained steadily all day yesterday. Today is warm at 38 degrees under an overcast sky, but no rain! It is expected to turn very cold by Wed. with temps in the 20's and 30's. That will bring the end for the tube in the rain gauge for another season. Hard to believe that winter will soon be upon us once again. At least spring will be here, hopefully in a few short months! Something to look forward to. We were cheated out of spring this year with a late April snow storm. and cold weather when it should have been much warmer. |
| 11/6/2018 |
7:00 AM |
0.45 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
It must have rained all night, again judging from the amount of rain in the gauge. It is very mild today at 41 degrees, but still raining. Yesterday Lee went over to Gays Mills to read the rain gauge on the Kickapoo which was well below flood stage at 10.31'. If this keeps up, although it is not pouring, it could climb a little, but I doubt it will reach 13'! |
| 11/8/2018 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
The TV forecaster predicted today would be sunny and cold. Well, he was half right, it is cold at 27 degrees but the sky is overcast. Tomorrow he predicted snow, perhaps up to an inch. Good thing my new LLBean boots arrived yesterday! |
| 11/9/2018 |
7:00 AM |
M |
0.6 |
M |
M |
M |
The first measurable snow appeared overnight! I guess right on time, too. The only reason I remember so well when it first snows is the date is near or on my mother's birthday which was Nov. 12th. Younger son just missed that day by one day, co his birthday is on Nov. 11th. The sidewalk was very slippery because the ground was warm when it began snowing, so the first bit of it did not freeze. Glad I don't have to go to work at 6AM as I did for many years in Milwaukee when the roads were not salted or plowed. Lots of fun driving on I 94 when you cannot stop, and neither can anyone else! |
| 11/10/2018 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Today is more like late December with a temp of just 13 degrees, but the sun is shinning in a clear blue sky. Yesterday became very windy making it feel much colder than it actually was. Today is supposed to warm up into the 20's, that is if the sun stays our and the wind does not blow! Not ready for winter already, at least before Thanksgiving. |
| 11/11/2018 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Today is another typical November day, overcast and on the chilly side. Today's 27 degrees this AM is what yesterday's high temp was. I'm OK with that. It sis did cloud over yesterday, but the temp did rise and there was no snow here. The NWS said there was snow in Lacrosse where they are located and I and other places what we call "up north". I spent much of the afternoon picking up sticks and helping load wood into the Ranger. Although it was cold by normal Nov. stds, I did not get cold! |
| 11/12/2018 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Another overcast day with a few flakes of snow drifting down. The snow on the ground has melted, all but a few patches where the heaviest piles were located. The temp feels a little warmer, but the thermometer reads just 23 degrees. This week is supposed to be seasonable, especially on Wed. |
| 11/13/2018 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Today dawned bright and clear, but the temp was only 16 degrees! Mush colder than normal for November. A warm up is expected for Thurs and Fri., then back into the deep freeze and perhaps measurable snow for the week end. Can hardly wait! |
| 11/14/2018 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
It remained quite cold yesterday. The temp never got out of the low 20's. Today is a bit warmer at 22 degrees with bright sunshine in a clear blue sky. It should warm up a bit, maybe into the low 30's. I still have many bulbs to plant if the ground isn't frozen too hard. |
| 11/15/2018 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Another clear, sunny but cold day. The AM temp was still below 20 degrees at 19, but it has already warmed up to 22 now in almost 2 hrs. The sun feel good, even if it is quite chilly. Walked my dogs twice yesterday, and they enjoyed getting up in the field too romp around and sniff the mole hills which are numerous and huge. We did not try to plant a garden this year, partly because of them and Lee's health problems just when it should have been planted. Of course the rainy weather did not help either. I think 2018 so far had been the 8th wettest on record. There is still a lot of corn to be harvested around here. These few sunny and dry days should help in that regard, but with so much rain they probably have to dry it no matter if it rains or not. How times have changed. My dad back in the 50's would never have picked corn in the rain, with a small one row tow behind the tractor picker and powered by the power take-off on the tractor. As a kid I used to go out in the field with my dad and sit in the corn wagon. I usually fell asleep and he had to stop his work and move me so the corn would not fall on me. My dad must have had infinite patience!! |
| 11/16/2018 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
I believe this is the first day in November that the temp. has been above normal! Today is very overcast, but warm at 34 degrees. There was supposed to be some snow overnight, but if there was, it has now melted and cannot be seen anywhere. Tonight the cold Canadian air mass is supposed to arrive along with some snow. Can hardly wait! This time there could be up to 3" of the white stuff! |
| 11/17/2018 |
7:00 AM |
M |
2.0 |
M |
M |
M |
We got our first measurable snow overnight. It was of the rather heavy and wet variety. This being the opening day of the 9-day gun deer season, it was just what the DR ordered! I heard lots of gun fire, so I suppose some of our deer will now be in some one's freezer after they have been on display for several days for all to see. I, myself, do not care for any kind of wild meat be it deer, raccoon, squirrel, elk, moose, or whatever, even grouse and pheasant. I have tried almost all of these and do not like them, period. Our neighbors across the road, who probably already have at least two of the deer we have been feeding all year, make sausage that really isn't too bad since the spices, etc. mask the gamy taste. Since CWD has been on the increase around here for several years, I would not eat anything that had not been tested for it! Proins are very difficult if not impossible to kill with the usual clorox or phenol disinfectant. I know a lady who died of the brain disease she probably got form eating wild game. |
| 11/18/2018 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Today was the coldest day of the season with a temp of just 7 degrees. With a snow cover of around 2" it probably will not warm up very fast in spite of the bright sunshine in a clear blue sky. It has been a few years since we have had this much snow in November, at least that stuck on the ground for more than a few hours. I can remember when we first came back here from Milwaukee in the early 70's there was always a lot of snow for Thanksgiving. Now we think it is not normal to have snow this early in the season. This is predicted to be a long, cold, and snowy winter ( it will be a month before actual winter on the calendar is here.) I certainly hope this does not last until later April like it did last year! |
| 11/19/2018 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Difficult to believe that 21 degrees felt warm this AM. After yesterday's very cold start it was a welcome relief. Now to put the long over due snow plow on the Ranger so we can plow the road and perhaps get the Tacoma up here. It is a little early in the season to be traversing the road in a LUV for the next 5 months! One can only hope for an early spring. After all the snow in late April last year, we do nor want a repeat again this year. It appears that very little of the snow that fell a couple of nights ago has melted since the temperatures have remained below the freezing mark.
The weather TV says it will be warmer, 45 degrees, on Thanksgiving. One can only hope!! |
| 11/20/2018 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Another dreary, cold and overcast day. Typical of Nov., except this one has been unusually cold. It was just 21 degrees this AM, but I guess I'm getting used to it because it felt warm! All but one day so far has had temps below normal. Maybe Dec. will be warmer! We did get the snow plow on the Ranger and plowed the road. Now we are ready for the last load of wood to be delivered. We have already burned about half of one load and it isn't even winter. |
| 11/21/2018 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Today is cool, cloudy and overcast with a temp of 27 degrees. Yesterday remained cool in spite of the fact that the sun did shine, at least part of the PM. Perhaps tomorrow will bring normal temps, then rain which will make a real mess of the snow we have not been able to remove from the driveway. Nothing worse than rain on top of packed snow that turns to ice when the temp drops to below freezing! |
| 11/22/2018 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
|
| 11/23/2018 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
|
| 11/24/2018 |
7:00 AM |
0.28 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Yes, there was measurable rain overnight. Since the AM temp was well above the freezing point at 39 degrees, the warmest it has been all month, therefore no snow, ice or sleet. Do not know when or where the big storm predicted for tomorrow is expected to hit. If it tracks north we will get snow, if it goes farther to the south we may get nothing at all. |
| 11/25/2018 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Today began as overcast with a temp of 31 degrees, but has fallen two degrees already. This next week is supposed to be much colder. Yesterday was quite nice with a warmer temp into the 30's so all of the snow on the ground did melt except for the piles where it was plowed off the road. So far the big storm expected for today has not arrived. Have not looked at NWS, so really don't know what is going on. My husband's ham radio friend in NJ says it is in the 60's out there! Must be nice not to have a really cold winter like we do! |
| 11/26/2018 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
The big storm tracked south and east, thus we got no precip at all! It became very windy from the north later yesterday, and is still blowing today. Very bitter out there with a temp of just 22 degrees, wind chill must be in the teens with that wind! No long dog walks today as neither they or me like wind! |
| 11/27/2018 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
T |
M |
M |
M |
The sun is shining for a change in a mostly sunny blue sky. The temp was only 17 degrees with a strong north wind blowing making it feel a whole lot colder! Hope we do not have to go down and get more wood today! There were a few flurries floating around yesterday, but none accumulated on the ground. |
| 11/28/2018 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Today is bright and sunny, but the coldest yet at only 11 degrees. Winter has definitely settled in, and it isn't even December yet! At least there was no snow. I don't know if I can survive 4 or 5 more months of this! One can only hope that spring comes early this year. |
| 11/29/2018 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
|
| 11/30/2018 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Another chilly, 28 degrees at 8:30AM, and overcast day. It did get a bit warmer yesterday, but not enough to melt the snow on the road. Already having fun transferring bags of groceries and other stuff to the Ranger for a trip up the hill. One can look forward to at least four more months of this unless we have a very early spring! |
| 12/1/2018 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Today is overcast and windy with a feel of rain/snow in the air. There is a storm on the way with rain, snow, perhaps freezing rain or sleet. Sounds wonderful! If is beginning to rain a little now (9 AM) and since the temp is 31 degrees it will freeze before the temp warms up. I certainly hope that happens; nothing worse that a layer of ice on top of the snow that is still on the driveway. Getting around here on ice is not a very easy thing to do, especially when your are older and not so sure footed as you once were, if ever, in my case. I cannot count the times I have fallen on the ice and never broken anything, just bruises and bumps. |
| 12/2/2018 |
7:00 AM |
M |
M |
M |
M |
M |
Today we have a mixture of everything: rain, sleet, and snow. The temp is at 32 degrees so the icing is not too bad, but if the temp falls a degree or two it well be bad! It appears to be getting lighter, so maybe it will clear off and we will have some sunshine which has been absent for many days. Of course if that happens, it will probably get very cold. Not able to measure the snow, or whatever is on the ground. I tried to shovel the sidewalk which is just an icy, slushy mess! |
| 12/3/2018 |
7:00 AM |
M |
M |
M |
M |
M |
We had a little bit of everything again yesterday and since there was really no placed to measure anything, I cannot tell what was rain, sleet, or snow. It ended up snowing off and on most of the afternoon. This AM there was a coating of light snow on the sidewalk which had been cleared yesterday. Today is not terribly cold with a temp of 27 degrees with a light north wind. Lots of branches down from the ice and snow and wind. Not a pretty day! NWS says this week will be cold but dry. |
| 12/4/2018 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Today is cloudy again with a temp of 25 degrees. It felt very cold out there, but it really wasn't. The rest of the week is supposed to get colder, especially Thursday which is supposed to be the coldest. No snow for a change, and the rest of the week is to remain dry also. |
| 12/5/2018 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
T |
M |
M |
M |
It snowed off and on much of the day, but very little accumulated. There was just a dusting on the sidewalk when I swept if off. The AM temp was 22 degrees although it felt warmer than that. Tomorrow is to be the very cold one with temps in the single digits, perhaps near zero. It is expected to remain cold through the week end. |
| 12/6/2018 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
The cold has arrived! Today is just 17 degrees (13 at the NWS in La Crosse), but at least the sun is shining in a partly cloudy beautiful blue sky. Next week is supposed to warmer, perhaps as high as 40 degrees. I think the month of Nov. had only one or two days of normal or above normal temps. Dec. has also started out colder than normal. Hopefully this will change in the coming weeks. |
| 12/8/2018 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
T |
M |
M |
M |
There were some flurries late in the afternoon, but non stuck on the ground. We went down to Platteville, and before we left around 5:00 there were flurries in the air which continued until we arrived home. It was a chilly day with a nasty wind blowing which made it seem much colder. Today started out at 22 degrees, but is overcast. The sun may appear by Monday, and Wed. is expected to maybe reach into the 40's which we have not seen for quite some time. November was exceptionally cold with two days of normal temps all month. There may be rain also on Wed. Out road is still mostly ice covered and very slippery. It has not been warm enough to melt any ice, even on the black asphalt.
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| 12/9/2018 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
T |
M |
M |
M |
Today was one of the coldest so far in December at just 13 degrees. It is bright and sunny, with a clear blue sky. We never seem to get a whole day of sun as it usually clouds over later in the day. This is starting out to be a cold and snowy winter. Actually we are behind the average for snowfall for early Dec., but it has stayed on the ground due to the cold temps. Hoping for a warm up by mid week. There have been flurries almost every day, but no accumulation of snow. |
| 12/10/2018 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Today appears to be foggy and there is a thin coating of ice or frost on everything making the paths that have packed snow very slippery. The AM temp was 18 degrees. |
| 12/11/2018 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Today dawned sunny and clear with a cold temp of 14 degrees. At least it isn't snowing or raining and the sun is out. Next week will bring the official start to winter, so cold and snow will be the norm for the next three or more months. |
| 12/12/2018 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
T |
M |
M |
M |
It got warmer overnight and a slight coating of snow pellets appeared on the sidewalk. The temp is 30 degrees, but there is no sunshine today. |
| 12/13/2018 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Another overcast and foggy day. The fog is frozen on the trees making it very pretty. I guess it's called hoar frost. The AM temp was 23 degrees on the way to maybe 40 today. It will be good to get some of the ice melted off the driveway. Sat. will be two weeks of not being able to drive the 4WD truck up here to the house. I think this is going to be a very long winter, especially since winter has not begun officially yet! Last year spring did not start until late May, with a big snow storm on Apr. 16th, it seemed spring would never arrive. |
| 12/14/2018 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
T |
M |
M |
M |
Today is another gloomy one with overcast skies and a little fog again. The AM temp was 25. It was supposed to warm up into the 40's, but that did not happen around here. There were a few flakes flying, but no accumulation. There was some thawing on the dark road, but not nearly enough to make it passable with a normal vehicle. |
| 12/15/2018 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Today dawned bright and sunny with a temp of 23 degrees. It would be nice if it get up to 40 degrees today, but I sincerely doubt that it will. Yesterday did clear off after a foggy morning, but it wasn't very warm The ice on the road does not seem go be melting very fast. |
| 12/16/2018 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
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| 12/17/2018 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Yesterday was a beautiful winter day with mostly sunny skies and temps into the mid 40's. Today dawned bright and clear with a temp of 27 degrees. |
| 12/18/2018 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
The third day in a row there has been sunshine in the morning. The AM temp was 25 degrees on the way to the mid 40's again because of a southerly wind. I wish all of the crusty, icy, snow would melt. It is really bad trying to get around just about everywhere from trying to get down to the back door to walking down the road that is still partially covered with ice. |
| 12/19/2018 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
A warm day for late December with a temp of 31 degrees. No rain or snow yesterday, but today could be a different story since a front is moving this way that is expected to bring rain and perhaps some snow.
Of course every body wants snow for Christmas, but I can live without it! |
| 12/20/2018 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Today is gloomy and overcast, and it just started to rain. The temp is 34 degrees, thus it should not freeze, although the ground is probably quite cold so I suppose there will be slick spots on places that are not treated. Our parking lot is still covered for the most part with ice and packed snow, so it will be quite a mess. I would prefer snow to this! |
| 12/21/2018 |
7:00 AM |
M |
M |
M |
M |
M |
Today is darker and more dreary then the previous days! I must apologize for not capturing the rain that fell yesterday. I completely forgot that the big tube was still out there, and have not looked at it for a few days, thus there is a lot of mostly water in it with a little ice on the edges; no idea when it was emptied last! I brought it in for the winter now. It was raining yesterday AM when we went shopping, and was still drizzling a bit when we got home. The seat on the Ranger was wet. My husband said it was snowing at 10 PM when he took the dogs out, but there is no sight of it now, so there must not have been much accumulation. |
| 12/23/2018 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Another overcast day with a temp of 25 degrees, but there is not precip or wind. Some sunshine would be nice, but that will not happen. A storm is threatening to bring rain or snow by Wednesday. Almost done with the ice around here, just some spots in the shade which are slow to thaw due to lack of sunshine. Unlucky for us th0se spots are on the road. We had hoped they would melt before the next round of storms dumps more snow or whatever. No big warm up expected for a while, so we are out of luck. |
| 12/24/2018 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
T |
M |
M |
M |
Today dawned sunny and clear with a temp of just 16 degrees, the coldest it has been for at least a week. There was supposed to be and inch or so of snow yesterday, but did not happen. There were a few flakes in the air for a short while, but no accumulation. If this keeps up we will not have a white Christmas. Frankly it is nice to be able to walk almost anywhere without encountering icy patches. |
| 12/26/2018 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Today is another sunny and clear one with a warm temp of 31 degrees. Today may get into the mid 40's. So far the big storm has not materialized, but is expected tonight, all day tomorrow, and perhaps unto Friday. Most is supposed to be rain as the temps will be above the freezing mark.
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| 12/27/2018 |
7:00 AM |
0.38 |
T |
M |
M |
M |
It was pitch black at 0700 this AM with a temp of 36 degrees and raining. It snowed a bit last PM before turning to rain because the temps were above freezing most of the day yesterday. |
| 12/28/2018 |
7:00 AM |
0.47 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
There was mist and a few flakes in the air at 0700, otherwise it rained all day yesterday. The temp did get up into the mid 40's. Today it was 32 degrees early, and later it went up a degree. There was ice on the step railing when I came down from the parking lot a little after 7AM. Today is supposed to get colder and perhaps more snow will fall. This has been a weird stretch of spring weather in the middle of winter! Think of the poor people who had planned to ski around here over the holiday break. |
| 12/29/2018 |
7:00 AM |
M |
M |
M |
M |
M |
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| 12/30/2018 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Today is sunny and bright, but very cold at just 16 degrees. Probably about the normal for the end of December, but it has been milder the past few days, so feels very cold in comparison. Greatful for no more rain or snow, but a covering of the white stuff remains from Friday night. |
| 12/31/2018 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
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| 1/1/2019 |
7:00 AM |
M |
4.2 |
0.45 |
M |
M |
We got our white Christmas a week late, on New Years!
It started to snow shortly after 10 AM and continued on for most of the day. The bulk of the snow was down by 4PM. We have a winter wonderland here. Spent much time feeding the outside animals, deer and birds mostly. Took some pictures since it is so pretty! |
| 1/2/2019 |
7:00 AM |
M |
1.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Instead of the frigid temps predicted. we are getting more snow! It was 18 degrees with a light, fluffy snow falling. It is supposed to warm up by the week end and perhaps melt the snow, again. |
| 1/3/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
It managed to snow another inch making our total for this storm over five inches. This last snow was light and fluffy so was not difficult to remove. We finally plowed the driveway. Very greatful that we did buy the more powerful Ranger that handled the snow well as did the big snow blower. It beats shoveling the sidewalk and the various paths where we walk and of course for the dogs. They love snow as long as they don't have to walk in the deep part. Of course Ramses goes plowing through the woods if he sees a deer. No new snow overnight, and tomorrow the warm up is supposed to start with temps maybe reaching the high 40's. |
| 1/4/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Today is warm, 35 degrees, and sunny. The water was dripping off of the icicles on the roof at 7AM. We could use a few nice, warm and sunny days! There was over 5" of snow on the ground so I expect that number to be reduced by the end of the week end. |
| 1/5/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Another bright sunny day with a temp of 24 degrees on the way to the mid 40's. One has to feel for the winter sports fans if all this nice snow melts in a couple of warm days. Our walking paths have already become icy and difficult to traverse. |
| 1/6/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Today is the first overcast day in about 3 days. We are expecting rain for tomorrow, but warmer temps so it won't freeze. Yesterday was so warm, I think we were over 50 degrees, which almost beat the record for this date. Perhaps this is the January thaw we come to expect, although it is a little early. Any day with warm temps and sunshine is welcomed! |
| 1/7/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.50 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
It rained all night! Much of our 5" of snow has melted and the AM temp was a toasty 43 degrees. One has to feel for anyone who was planning to ski or sled this week, as there will be little snow left if this keeps up. Now if this were April, I would be very happy, but not in early January when the temps should be in the mid 20's for highs, and near zero sometimes for lows. I'll take the warmth, but now the mess we are going to have now once this freezes. |
| 1/8/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.25 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Another overcast day with a temp of 33 degrees. We are anticipating colder temps and rain/snow for today. Most of the snow on the ground has melted, so it is time for some more. |
| 1/9/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
The snow showers that were supposed to occur yesterday did not. It became very cold with a nasty west wind gusting, in some places south of here, almost 50 MPH.
I walked just a couple of blocks in Boscobel, and it was very unpleasant with that wind. Today is windy as well and quite cold at 13 degrees, with the wind it probably approaches a wind chill of zero! It is expected to warm up again in a few days. This has indeed been a strange winter!
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| 1/10/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
T |
M |
It did not get as cold as predicted by the TV weatherman. The AM temp was 13 degrees under a mostly cloudy sky. There is little snow remaining now, just the piles that were plowed along the road and elsewhere. It will be nice to drive the truck up to the house for the first time since tha big snowstorm. |
| 1/11/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
An overcast day with the threat of snow showers tonight. The AM temp was 16 degrees. |
| 1/12/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Another warm, 26 degrees for mid January, and overcast day. The big storm south of us is going to stay, probably south of the state line for now. We still have some snow on the ground in places that are shaded or have been piled there by the snow plow. It is expected to stay mild for at least a week or so. I hope this does not mean that we will pay the price
later in March or even April. I would prefer the cold and snow in the winter when we are supposed to have it!, We had a very cold November, then a mild December. So far there have been no single digit cold mornings since Feb. 2018! |
| 1/13/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Another warm, 28 degrees, and overcast. At least the gusting south wind has disappeared which probably means it is going to get colder. I suppose we should be thankful for having this mild spell in the middle of winter. |
| 1/14/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Today is a carbon copy of the previous ones starting with a temp of 21 degrees under an overcast sky. Some sunshine would be nice, but I guess we should be greatful for the warmer temps and little snow. |
| 1/16/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Woke up to a strange sight today, the sun, shining in a clear blue sky. The AM temp was 21 degrees. Hoping it will warm up enough to melt the coating of ice that still remains on everything. Poor Ramses came running down the steps from the parking lot and slid straight into a tree. Even the pugs have a problem staying upright. We can't even get down to the mailbox. The cold is supposed to arrive for the weekend. Temps predicted to reach zero on Sunday AM. We are certainly spoiled by all of this warmer weather. |
| 1/17/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Today is overcast and it just started to snow about a half hour ago. The only reason I could tell was a slight dusting appeared on the desk. The AM temp was
23 degrees. I hope this will not last very long or produce much snow. There are still patches of black ice on the parking lot, road and sidewalk so walking or driving could be very dangerous!
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| 1/18/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
T |
M |
M |
M |
We had a few flakes of snow falling most of the morning, but it only amounted to a dusting on the side walk. Today is a different story as a strong storm is headed our way scheduled to hit around 3PM today and last until 6AM Saturday. We could got up to 5" of snow today |
| 1/19/2019 |
7:00 AM |
M |
6.0 |
0.75 |
M |
M |
Today dawned sunny and cold. This is the coldest it has been all year, all season really, at 8 degrees. We got the most snow for the season too. It is of the light and fluffy variety so shouldn't be too difficult to plow, however, I find it difficult to measure accurately. My guess is only about 2" fell past 10PM. We blew off the sidewalk then so the dogs could go out, thus there wasn't too much there this AM. The deck on the east side of the house seems to collect a lot more snow. It is piled high this AM. There is a nasty north wind glowing making it very unpleasant. |
| 1/20/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
There is bright sunshine, but it is frightfully cold at -6 degrees, the coldest for the season so far. Do not wish to spent much, or any time outside today! |
| 1/21/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Another cold one today with a temp of -7 degrees. It was -6 at 10PM, so I thought it would be mush colder this AM. It was not windy so the cold wasn't quite as bad. With all the new snow on the ground it probably will not warm up any time soon! I see at NWS that Thurs and Fri. will be even colder. I hope there is not a poler vorex this year. That could result in weeks of very cold weather. |
| 1/22/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Today is warmer at 14 degrees, (ever think 14 feels warm?). Compared to -7, t dies! It is heavily overcast, and the air just feels like rain or snow which we are supposed to get later today. I sincerely hope it isn't rain which makes things twice as difficult, especially when it freezes on the diveway, then the snow on top insulates it so it doesn't melt as easily. I also hope we do not get the 5" of snow predicted by the TV weather man last PM. |
| 1/23/2019 |
7:00 AM |
M |
2.0 |
0.20 |
M |
M |
Woke up to more snow today, but not as much as predicted. It is still snowing, however, not very much.
We are going into the deep freeze by tomorrow and for the next two or more days, for the coldest weather of the season. Temps are supposed to be below zero on Friday and Saturday mornings and not supposed to warm up much either. With at least 8" of snow on the ground now, it won't warm up any time soon! |
| 1/24/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
A bit warmer today at 13 degrees before we slip into the deep freeze for a few days. There are a few flurries in the air, but they are expected to end by mid morning. More snow expected on Monday! We seemed to have escaped the worst of the snow yesterday where parts of the state got at least 7" more. We have enough now! |
| 1/27/2019 |
7:00 AM |
M |
0.9 |
M |
M |
M |
It stopped snowing sometime around 5PM after snowing most of the day Today is bright and sunny, but very cold starting out at -13 degrees. It is barely above zero now. Snow is predicted to begin and continue through most of tomorrow bringing somewhere from 6 to 8 inches here ant more to our north. |
| 1/28/2019 |
7:00 AM |
M |
5.0 |
0.50 |
11.0 |
M |
It was snowing hard at 10PM, but had stopped at 7AM only to start up again about an hour or so later and dump probably another inch on the areas we had already cleared, This is the most snow we have had around here in at least 3 years, maybe more. We will be marooned up here until we at least try to plow the driveway. Thankful for the huge snow blower which is great for clearing the walks and areas for the dogs. It will take time to clear the large parking lot that we did not completely clear after the last snowfall. I measure the snow on the cement steps leading up to the parking lot which is pretty much in the open. The snow was almost over my "high" boots. Will go out now and feed the deer after a path has been blown clear. The birds are going crazy at the feeders since there is little food to be had with all of the snow!
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| 1/29/2019 |
7:00 AM |
M |
0.3 |
M |
M |
M |
The snow stopped, now for the cold to set in. It was -1 degree this AM which will probably be the warmest it will be all week! Wind chills as low as -60 degrees are predicted further north. Here it could get as cold as -45 degrees, the coldest since 1969. I do remember the mid to late 1960's when it was -30 degrees for a long stretch. Cars then were not what they are today, and rarely started when it was that cold, especially when not in a garage as our was. Older son was a baby who I has to take to the sitter every morning and then drive about 7 miles to teach math a half day. We used to bring the car battery into the house to keep it warm! |
| 1/30/2019 |
7:00 AM |
M |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Today is very cold! Cannot say how cold because neither of our fine digital thermometers is functioning properly. So much for the fancy, you don't have to go outside to read thermometers. Of course mercury is out, so red alcohol is used now, I think, so how good is that when it is around -26 degrees? That is what NWS in La Crosse is reporting, so it is pretty much what it is around here since they are on a hill just like we are, but some 75 or so miles to the north. Regardless, it is darn cold! I did go out to feed the outside animals, and Lee fed the birds on the deck and I fed the ones on the other side of the house. The deer had eaten all of the corn we put out at least twice a day when it is better cold. I remember in 2008, another cold and snowy year, they slept in the woods next to the house and munched on our spruce trees. |
| 1/31/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
since neither of our thermometers is working, I cannot report the exact tem. here, but the temp at NWS in Lacrosse was -26 degrees. Wind chills in the -30 to -50 degree range depending on the wind, which is pretty light today. There is still much snow on the ground keeping it cold. Warmer weather is predicted for the weekend, as high as 40 degrees on Sunday. That would be a welcomed change from this frigid weather. All of us have "cabin fever" now because we have not been outside for any length of time for several days!! A little snow squall is also in the picture for Friday, then rain. Great!! Ice on top of the snow still on the driveway will mean we won't be able to get down to the road again! Spring, hurry up!! |
| 2/1/2019 |
7:00 AM |
M |
0.4 |
M |
M |
M |
Today is slightly warmer at 2 degrees (at NWS in La &) Crosse). It was 0 here, but I do not trust that reading. There was a little snow yesterday, in fact it snowed must of the afternoon and large ,fluffy flakes were falling at 11PM. |
| 2/3/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
We have gone from the deep freeze into Spring in just a few days. Yesterday was down right balmy, in fact it was 37 degrees at 10 PM. Today is very foggy from all of the melting snow, much of which has disappeared in the two days it has been warm. Hope there is not flooding due to the frozen ground not allowing the water to sink in. Will try to measure snow on the ground tomorrow. The AM temp today is 43 degrees. |
| 2/4/2019 |
7:00 AM |
M |
0.0 |
M |
4.0 |
M |
Another balmy February day with a temp of 43 degrees and a slight drizzle that has now become rain. At least half of our 11" of snow has melted. It has been very foggy for the past two days. We drove down to Platteville in S. Grant Co. yesterday and the fog was so thick one could hardly see a foot in front of the vehicle. We were very thankful to arrive home safely after this terrible experience, especially since many cars did not have headlights on and were almost impossible to see. There are so many white and silver cars that are impossible to spot in the dense fog. I wish people would be smarter about using headlights when it is so foggy! There otta be a law and a fine for such stupidity!! |
| 2/5/2019 |
7:00 AM |
T |
T |
M |
M |
M |
Spring has definitely unsprung! The AM temp was a chilly 16 degrees and yesterday PM because of the NW wind was very cold. Later today rain, freezing rain and snow is expected. Up to an inch of snow and some ice is supposed to happen after 3PM. Winter is back for sure! |
| 2/6/2019 |
7:00 AM |
M |
M |
M |
M |
M |
We had a little bit of everything from rain;, freezing rain, and snow yesterday. Today appears to offer the same. The ground is covered with and icy mix today making getting around difficult, although it is not as slippery as ice, it does making walking a challenge. I saw the Crawford Co. snow plow which appeared to be spreading sand on the co. road hill. EOT says driving is hazardous this AM. We are supposed to get snow, up to maybe 2" later today. The AM temp was 20 degrees. cold enough to keep the precip frozen. Yesterday we drove over to Gays Mills to measure the river depth for the NWS in La Crosse. It was just a little above flood stage which is 13 ft. Most of the river was frozen over, and the water was over the dam. Very difficult to measure the snow, frozen rain and sleet on the ground! |
| 2/7/2019 |
7:00 AM |
M |
M |
M |
M |
M |
Another day of "mixed' precipitation yesterday. It rained, sleeted, snowed, than rained again. The side walk is covered with ice crystals, or whatever, about a quarter of an inch thick. The deck on the east side of the house has an even thicker layer of it. Makes walking very difficult, especially when there is ice under it. The Co road appears to be clear, although from this distance it is not easy to tell for sure. Not able to measure anything again because it is such a mess. I keep forgetting to see if I can remove the big tube from its holder without breaking it. Sometimes it is frozen solid in its holder. The AM temp was not beastly cold at 23 degrees. We sis not get above freezing yesterday. |
| 2/8/2019 |
7:00 AM |
M |
1.5 |
M |
M |
M |
Another day of rain, freezing rain, sleet and snow. Finally it started to snow around 10 AM and continued to snow until about 3 PM. This was a fairly light snow on top of the ice from the previous rain. |
| 2/9/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Not quite as cold as the Polar Vortex, but not very nice at -7degreesat 7AM. It is supposed to warm up into the teens today, then tomorrow the snow arrives. We seem to be in a pattern of cold, then warm up and snow. It did not snow yesterday and the day stayed sunny, but remained very cold with a strong north wind gusting up to 40mph or more at times keeping it from getting very warm. I'm ready for spring which is only about 6 weeks away, but seems like an eternity! Yes, last spring we had 6" of snow on Apr. 16th. Not a good way to welcome spring! |
| 2/10/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Today is warmer at 17 degrees, but snow is expected later. No snow yesterday, but it remained cold all day in spite of the bright sunshine, a rare occurrence these days. This week is supposed to yield at least two big snow storms, one today, Tuesday, and Friday. The one Tues. could yield 8 or 10" of snow. Can hardly wait! |
| 2/11/2019 |
7:00 AM |
M |
1.0 |
M |
M |
M |
It snowed off an on for most of the day yesterday, but only produced about an inch of new snow. Today is warmer today at 21 degrees with little wind, but the bad is coming in the form of a snow storm expected to drop somewhere around 7" of new snow. I'm tired of shoveling, but there is much left of winter! I did hear some birds singing this AM, the Titmouse and a woodpecker, but when I hear the Cardinal, I will know that there is hope for spring! |
| 2/14/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
No snow overnight, and it did warm up a bit to 22 degrees today. Some light rain or drizzle expected with a high temp approaching 40 degrees. Maybe it will melt some of the layer of ice on the sidewalk. We had to hire our road plowed because there is so much snow that a bigger and more powerful plow was needed to move it back so we can plow the next snowstorm. He had a terrible time because the plowed snow was mostly ice underneath from the rain that came first, then the very cold weather. We could have never moved it! |
| 2/15/2019 |
7:00 AM |
M |
0.3 |
M |
M |
M |
It is back into the deep freeze this AM with a temp of just -1 degree with a brisk win d making it feel colder. I had three dogs walking on three legs when out this AM. I saw at least 8 deer heading to the feeder before I got downstairs. Of course the feeder was empty, so I filled it and headed in with the dogs. A few seconds later there were at least 6 animals eating already. As for the birds, they are eating every crumb we put out! It snowed enough to cover the sidewalk between 5 and 7PM. No snow overnight, just bitter cold! |
| 2/16/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Woke up to bright sunshine and a very cold temp of -2 degrees F. It did remain sunny almost all day yesterday, but the temp never got close to the seasonal normal of 30 degrees. Hope today is different, but I doubt it will. After all, we still have over a month of winter left, and it did snow last year in the middle of April! Snow expected tomorrow and next week as well. I think we have enough. Good for all the skiers, snowmobilers, snow plow drivers, etc. I'm thinking about getting some snow shoes. |
| 2/17/2019 |
7:00 AM |
M |
0.7 |
M |
M |
M |
It must have begun to snow in the wee hours of the morning because I measured over a half inch at 0730 It is warmer at 20 degrees compared to the past two days of below zero readings. It seems it is either freezing cold, or snowing and warmer! Personally I prefer the snow. This one is the ight and fluffy variety. |
| 2/18/2019 |
7:00 AM |
M |
3.5 |
M |
M |
M |
Today is sunny, but colder at 14 degrees. It managed to snow most of the day, but it was the light and fluffy variety. It was still snowing at 5PM after I had measured, so I guessed it probably snowed another 1/2" or so. We have so much snow around here we don't know what to do with it anymore! Snow is predicted to fall tomorrow, and perhaps some rain or freezing rain. |
| 2/19/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
No snow yesterday or over night, just bitter cold at -2 degrees this AM. We seem to get one or the other now. I was reading an old Milwaukee Journal from 1994 as I was building my morning fire. On the front page was an article about how many water mains had ruptured from the extreme cold. There was a map of the temps in WI and to list a few, it was -19 in Green Bay and -16 in La Crosse. There was also a picture of a row of cars parked on an east side street that were buried in deep snow. I guess what we have now is not that unusual for Wisconsin, although younger people have no idea what it was like some 25 years ago! They think this extreme cold and snow is due to climate change! I am going to send this article to our fine senator Ron Johnson, who is old enough to remember those days. I did measure the total snow on the ground yesterday up in the open field, so there would be no problem with trees,buildings or plowed snow. Interesting! |
| 2/20/2019 |
7:00 AM |
M |
4.5 |
M |
M |
M |
Woke up to more snow, and it is still falling. Very difficult to tell if it is snowing or blowing due to a gusting (hard to tell from which direction) wind. The snow is heavier today, due to the fact that the temp is 21 degrees, much warmer than the -2 yesterday. The weather man on Madison TV says there are at least three more storms to come from the west, so we aren't finished with the snow just yet. |
| 2/21/2019 |
7:00 AM |
M |
4.8 |
M |
M |
M |
It managed to snow most of the day yesterday. There were still a few flakes coming down past 7PM when I took my dog out for the last time. I'm having a bad time finding a spot to measure snow! All of my usual places near the houses were either plowed or blown off. Anyplace else has about 11+" of snow on it or has snow piled from shoveling or the blower or us under the numerous trees. |
| 2/22/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Another bright sunny day with a temp of 14 degrees. The bad storm is slated to hit tomorrow and Sunday with rain, sleet, snow and finally a February thunder storm. Mummm, that's interesting. Maybe we will have thunder snow. I do hope we do not end up with an inch or so of ice again. I just got rid of the last ice on the steps with salt. I hate to use it because of the dogs walking in it and it gets stuck between their toes and they have to lick it off. Not good for them! Who knows what is in that salt? Although what I am using is softner salt which works better than the salt sold to remove ice. I heard that there is a shortage of salt around here. |
| 2/23/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.11 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Yes, it did rain most of the night here. Everything is covered with a thin layer of ice making walking almost impossible! I cleaned out the rain gauge last PM in anticipation of the rain, thus was prepared to measure it! I did not put the gauge back up there because getting there is almost impossible. I walked up Lizzy's path rather than the steps what are ice covered and very slippery! |
| 2/24/2019 |
7:00 AM |
M |
0.8 |
M |
M |
M |
Today it is snowing a little now. Yesterday's precip was mostly rain until well after dark when it shifted to light snow. The AM temp is 21 degrees, but by tomorrow we could be below zero. This has certainly been a strange stretch of weather! |
| 2/26/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
The snow predicted for overnight did not happen. Instead it is slated for late this PM or evening. All we need is more snow! It is cold today at just 2 degrees. It is supposed to remain cold into next week. Will spring ever come? A sure sigh is daylight savings time will happen on Mar. 10. |
| 2/27/2019 |
7:00 AM |
M |
0.5 |
M |
M |
M |
It is cold again today at 10 degrees. Yesterday it did snow a little twice. Once around noon and again after dark sometime before 7PM. Next week is supposed to be back into the deep freeze once again. Will we ever get rid of this snow? We will probably run out os LP if this keeps up much longer. Hate to have to hire someone to plow and sand the road so the gas truck can get up here. We refuse to go out into the woods where there is plenty of firewood, just can's get to it! We already cut down a big tree next to the road, but cutting wood in deep snow is no fun, and with this terrible cold it is impossible. |
| 2/28/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
No snow yesterday, but it is plenty cold at just zero this AM, and the worst is yet to come! |
| 3/1/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
No snow for two days! Snow is predicted to fall later this PM and overnight, however, only and inch or two. Then the bitter cold will arrive for the week end. Another polar vortex, but not supposed to last as long as the last one. |
| 3/2/2019 |
7:00 AM |
M |
0.5 |
M |
M |
M |
It did snow a little yesterday, but did not accumulate much. It was snowing in the early afternoon and again after dark. The cold is expected to arrive tonight and last through Monday producing wind chills of -25 degrees here. The TV weather guy says this should be the last of the extreme cold. I hope he is right! I can remember some warm March days and some very cold ones. When I was a kid in the 1940's, spring always came in March. I can remember helping my dad plant oats during spring break from school. I also remember walking in waist deep snow to school when I stayed with my grandparents in town in the winter. |
| 3/3/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Today is very cold at just 2 degrees, but it is sunny. The next two days will also be very cold with wind chills expected to be -30 degrees tomorrow. The rest of the month is expected to have below normal temps. We just had the 6th snowiest winter, and one of the coldest Feb. ever. It would be great if things would bet back to normal. Our driveway is still coated with at least an inch of ice, so we won't be able to drive up to the house until it melts. Even with salt, these cold temps do not allow it to melt the ice and snow. I am very tired of this winter, period! More snow is on the way for later in the week. |
| 3/4/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
I'm willing to bet that today's AM temp of -14 degrees breaks a record for the coldest temp for March 4th. NWS had some numbers for the winter(DEC. 1 - FEB. 28) & FEB. '19) This year ranked #6 for snowiest Feb. #1 was the winter of 70/71. I was living in Milwaukee then where the temps and snowfall are very different from here because of Lake MI. Today appears to be a beautiful day when looking outside. but going out is another story with the below 0 temps! The sun is getting higher in the sky, and is feeling warmer now. The snow on the blacktop driveway is melting in the sun. The problem is all of the evergreen trees that shade a large part of it! |
| 3/5/2019 |
7:00 AM |
M |
0.2 |
M |
M |
M |
We are still in the deep freeze, but 1 degree above zero felt warm today! Could we be getting used to these cold temps? I sometimes watch some of the Alaska and Yukon programs, and they go about their lives in waist high snow and 40 degrees below temps all the time and their winter lasts much longer than ours. There was some snow that fell sometime before 10 PM It was more than a trace, but barely measurable. Today we have bright sunshine again so it should warm up a bit.
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| 3/6/2019 |
7:00 AM |
M |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
This is getting boring! The AM temp was a frigid 2 degrees today. There is supposed to be a warm up into the 40's by the week end. Then there will be rain on top of all the snow we have, and of course the thick layer of ice under the snow. The road is all ice under the snow that was not removed by the plow. It will take several days of at least 40 degrees temps to melt that mess! It better happen soon because we will be out of LP! |
| 3/7/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
No relief from this bitter cold again today. The AM temp was a chilly 3 degrees. Yes. more rain or maybe snow is expected tomorrow PM and into Sunday. Not sure where the storm will track, but so far we should only get rain. Great news on top of all this snow and ice it will run off into the rivers and we will have flooding again! This had been a terrible winter, and it appears to be staying around through March. Our chances of an early spring seem to be gone! |
| 3/8/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
It was a little warmer today with a temp of 16 degrees. A winter storm is baring down on us again. This time we could get up to 2" of heavy wet snow and maybe over an inch of rain. That should make for an interesting week end! All of these storms have occurred on week ends this season. The state is considering making exceptions to the number of school days required by law since so many days have to be made up due to the cold, snow, and flooding this fall. |
| 3/9/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
A little warmer today with a temp of 27 degrees under an overcast sky. Yesterday was the first day in March that the temp started out above single digits. I did go for a walk with one of my dogs down the driveway. It is still mostly snow over ice covered and becoming slippery in the places that the snow has worn off. I just followed the deer tracks. They are smart enough to walk where they will not slip on the ice. I suppose a broken leg or serious injury from a fall could mean death for them. We did see a young buck with the herd yesterday, the first time since last fall. The snow better melt soon or we will be broke feeding the wildlife. We have at least a dozen mourning doves that sit in one particular tree and now eat the seeds we sprinkle on the ground. I have seen 6 male cardinals at one time for the first time in over three years. It used to be quite common to see a dozen or more, but the last few years their numbers have been way down. Of course this is the first winter in many years that we have had this much snow on the ground for this long. More heavy, wet snow expected tonight and into tomorrow. |
| 3/10/2019 |
7:00 AM |
M |
2.5 |
0.25 |
M |
M |
We had a little bit of every kind of precip from rain, freezing rain and then snow, the very wet and heavy variety one sees in spring snows here. I did not put out the rain gauge, my bad, but it rained most of the afternoon, then turned to snow. It is like a winter wonderland with everything out there is covered in ice and then the snow stuck to the branches and pines. I'm really surprised that there are not more limbs down, just small branches. It is warm at 30 degrees. I have never seen so much ice on the ground. Our sidewalk is covered with a thick layer, of course that is on top of the layer that was never removed from the last ice storm. Just when we thought our road might be passable for a vehicle other than the ranger, this is a major set back. |
| 3/11/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
7.3 |
1.75 |
I watched the sun rise in the east at around 7:45 this AM. There are a few clouds, but it appears the sun will shine today. This will be the cooler day, then things will warm up for the rest of the week, with some rain, of course. The ice on our sidewalk where the rain ran down the steps from the parking lot and then froze is at least 3" thick. Walking around here is very treacherous to say the least. In the middle of the steps is a huge deer hoof print that froze. We did see a buck one day last week, but have not seen him since. Life is never dull here in the country! The AM temp was a chilly 19 degrees. I will go out later and measure the snow on the ground and try to capture the water content as well. |
| 3/12/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Yesterday was a pretty decent day compared to the past few. No rain, sleet, or snow and the temps got up to the mid 30's with bright sunshine. Today is also sunny with a temp of just 17 degrees. There was some thawing of the thick coating of ice on the driveway where the black material is showing through, and the blacktop part is almost bare with the exception of the very shady parts. If the temps stay warm overnight and get up to 40 or above as predicted, we should be able to get the LP truck up here. |
| 3/13/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.40 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
It began raining since around 4PM and continued throughout the night.The temp did stay above freezing, (it was 36 degrees this AM) some of the ice and snow did melt. I put out the rain gauge in the AM so did capture all of the rain. The problem was getting up into the parking lot to retrieve it! The sidewalk and the parking lot are still covered with a thick coating of very hard ice making walking almost impossible. The ice on the steps was over an inch thick yesterday. I put some salt on it, so was melted today. With a thick snow pack still remaining, I'm afraid there will be flooding around here (I measured over 7" up in the field on Monday) if this keeps up. At this time we are marooned here because we cannot get to a vehicle, even a 4WD side by side that is in the garage. Even if we could get it out, part of the road is till solid ice since the temps here have not been very warm and there has been not sunshine to melt it. |
| 3/14/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.08 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Not much rain yesterday, but it did not get very warm so the ice would melt. We are still dealing with an ice covered sidewalk and parking lot. We were finally able to get the Ranger out of the garage and make it down the hill. The bottom of the driveway before the Co road is a pile of ice since it rained and ran down the road, then froze there. The ice I was finally able to scrape off the steps was at least an inch thick and very, very hard. The sun never came out so the melting was not very great. Today is partly cloudy with some sunshine which should help with the ice melting. It became warmer overnight with a southeast wind. At 8AM it was 49 degrees. |
| 3/15/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.18 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
There were a couple of rain showers around noon and again in early afternoon. The temp remained above freezing, thus no more ice. With the help of some salt and sand we were able to get the Ranger out of the garage, the sidewalk mostly cleared, and the road was beginning to thaw. The warm up was short lived as it became colder and this AM the temp was just at the freezing point, 32 degrees. We drove over to Gays Mills to take a river reading and see if there was flooding there. The normally dry ditch along Co. S was running at a fast pace as were all of the creeks along the way. The Kickapoo was just at flood stage, which is 14.0 feet, at 14.09 feet, and bank full. The entire valley along Hwy.131 was full of water. Thankfully it stopped raining and the temp dropped, thus flooding will probably be less than it could have been. There is still a lot of snow on the ground to melt and run into the rivers. |
| 3/16/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
No fain or snow for a change! The AM temp was 24 degrees under a bright sunny blue sky, also welcomed.
It never got very warm all week, but today could be nice if the sun continues to shine. Much of our snow pack has melted, the there is flooding all over SW Wisconsin. If Gays Mills floods AGAIN, there will be nothing left saving there anymore. The few houses and businesses left would probably leave because there is nothing left worth saving anymore at a great cost to everyone, including the tax payers. |
| 3/17/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Another day of bright sunshine and cool, 21 degrees, temps. Yesterday was a nice one except for the wind which made it seem much colder than the temp indicated. The streams have slowed down because of the slowing down of the ice melt. Perhaps we will escape the worse flooding after all if it does not rain or snow. Mid week is expected to be very warm, perhaps in the mid 50's again. Much of the thick ice here has melted. There are still patches left here and there, and there is plenty of snow in the woods and where it was plowed or shoveled. |
| 3/18/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
3.0 |
0.90 |
Yesterday remained very cool, never rose above the 30's in spite of some sunshine. Today started out quite cold at 30 degrees under a bright blue sky and sunshine. There is still a lot of snow on the ground not to mention patches of very hard ice. Our road is mostly bare now, something I thought I would never see! Hopefully we are finished with the snow and ice for this season, but I seriously doubt it.
I went up to the field (15 acres on the crest of the hill) where about half is still covered with snow. Under the snow is a thick layer of ice. I took an average of snow depth where there was snow. The snow is 'corn snow", mostly ice crystals. The water content is very high. |
| 3/19/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
After living some 30 years in Milwaukee,I should be used to cold springs. Milwaukee has summer and winter!
The AM temp was 24 degrees under a sunny blue sky. |
| 3/20/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
I did not freeze overnight, but today is overcast with a temp of 33 degrees. No rain or snow for several days, but there is perhaps some in the forecast for today. |
| 3/21/2019 |
7:00 AM |
T |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Another overcast day with a temp of 35 degrees. It did rain a little yesterday, got warmer, then turned quite cold and windy late in the afternoon. Not a very nice day to be outdoors! |
| 3/22/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Today dawned bright and sunny with a temp of 32 degrees. Yesterday never got very warm in spite of the fact that there was some sunshine later in the day. All of the remaining snow, which was melting at a fast pace, keeps the temps down. There is still quite a lot of ice remaining in places where the sun never gets to or where the water ran and then froze when the temps dropped to sub zero for days. I saw a flock of robins and the cardinals are starting to sing and the males are fighting. I thought I heard a blue bird a few days ago, but so far have not seen any. Time to clean out their boxes, but getting to them may be a problem due to remaining snow and plenty of mud in the road. |
| 3/23/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Today is bright and sunny, but cold. There was a thick layer of ice on the truck's windshield. The temp now is 39 degrees(in the sun). A lot of snow still remains here around the house and in shaded areas. Up in the open field, most of it has disappeared. I cleaned out one blue bird house, but there is no way we can get the Ranger up there because the driveway is very muddy due to the melting ice and snow, and the fact that there is little gravel there. We can drive down to the back door now because of the sand we put on the icy area. |
| 3/24/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Much warmer today at 38 degrees under an overcast sky and it is beginning to rain now. It is predicted to warm up into the 50's today. Yesterday did not feel very warm because there was a nasty wind blowing. Did not see the Aurora because of the clouds that moved in some time before dark. Hope the rain does not amount to a lot because the snow is still melting and the frost is beginning to come out of the very frozen ground. The Mississippi River is already at or near flood stage form all of the snoe melt. |
| 3/25/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Today is mostly sunny with a temp of 28 degrees. |
| 3/26/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Today is cool with a temp of 24 degrees under a sunny, blue sky. Yesterday never got very warm in spite of the sunshine all day. I went to a weather spotting class in Viroqua (Vernon CO.), since there are none in Crawford this year. My husband is one of two HAMS left in the county. Richland Co.used to have a very active group because of the HAM Radio club there, which, for all I know, is now extinct. Radio traffic on the 2M repeater is next to nothing now. Sad. No young people are interested in the hobby. Too boring, and requires some knowledge which a cell phone or video game does not!! |
| 3/27/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Today is warmer at 38 degrees, but mostly overcast. Yesterday stayed mostly sunny but was not very warm due to a cold NW wind again. Much of the snow on the ground has melted leaving only that in shady areas and where it was piled along the road and around the house. Until allthat melts it probably will remain cool. |
| 3/28/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
3.0 |
1.05 |
Another bright and sunny day with a temp of 43 degrees. Yesterday got up to 62 degrees here and remained sunny for most of the day. Colder air is expected for tomorrow, and perhaps some snow in late afternoon. Went up and measured snow on the ground there and in the woods yesterday. There is a large patch of snow in the woods just west of the house which is 3" deep yet. There are many more patches like that in the woods. I was surprised that the south side of the field was almost bare, just two patches of mostly ice in the SW and SE corners. The remainder of the field was bare. The rhubarb is starting to show red buds emerging from the ground. Some of the flowers are starting to emerge as well here by the house where it is more sheltered. |
| 3/29/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Today is bright and sunny, but on the cool side at 34 degrees. The remaining snow pack is melting fast, and without more rain that should help the flooding situation. We drove down Hwy. 35 along the big river, and could see it has risen quite a bit. Many trailers have been moved, and water is over many of the camping sites, etc. that are out on the fringe. Saw many trains
on the busy BSSF tracks along the river bank. Most were hauling shipping containers and truck trailers. No barge traffic yet. |
| 3/30/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Today started out sunny, but has become partly cloudy and windy. The AM temp was just 34 degrees. It is not supposed to become very warm, perhaps into the 40's. The rain and snow predicted for overnight did not materialize which is a good thing! The rivers, especially the Mississippi, are still running high. The Wisconsin is also bank full and has been for days. |
| 3/31/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Another sunny cool day with a starting temp of 24 degrees. At least it is not snowing or did not snow as was predicted. Hard to believe it is the last day of March, which is always a miserable, cold, and windy one. We are just too anxious for warm weather to come. Hopefully it will soon. Now with the dry weather and low humidity, there is a threat of fire in all of the dead leaves and grass, etc. There are still some patches of snow remaining along the road where it was piled from the plow. We were finally able to get our summer vehicle out of the garage. |
| 4/1/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Today is overcast, but warmer at 33 degrees. Yesterday seemed so cold with that strong North wind gusting. Rain or snow expected overnight with the northern part of the state predicted to get and inch of it. There are still some piles of snow along the road and in ditches where the sun cannot reach it. I saw one blue bird two days ago, but none yesterday. I hope they did not give up; I did clean out two of the houses I could walk to. It should be dry enough now to drive the Ranger up there and clean out the rest. Perhaps we should buy at least one new one! |
| 4/2/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.10 |
0.2 |
M |
M |
M |
Woke up to rain, and later heavy, wet snow falling at a fast pace for perhaps 20 minutes. Because the temp was 35 degrees and the ground was warmer, some melted, but there is now a coating on the ground. It did rain last PM, and again before 7AM, but quickly turned to snow at about 6:50. It is still snowing now at 7:39AM. This is all we need, More Snow!!The Wisconsin River at Boscobel was higher yesterday and covered the entire parking lot of the boat landing which it had not the day before. All we need here is more flooding! |
| 4/3/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.04 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Today is sunny, but cool at 28 degrees and windy again. It is expected to cloud over later, but the temp is predicted to reach into the 50's again. The ground was white yesterday, but it was all gone by noon, although with the strong west wind it never felt very warm. |
| 4/4/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
No rain yesterday or overnight, but some expected later today and for the weekend. The temp today was 40, which is the warmest for about a week although today will remain cool, highs only in the 40's. The weekend is supposed to see 60's with more rain. Actually we could use some rain to damp down the fire danger and wash away some of the dirt left from the melting dirty snow. |
| 4/5/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
T |
M |
M |
M |
Today is overcast and warmer at 38 degrees, expected to be in the 60's in late afternoon. Perhaps we will get a taste of spring before it returns to cool, rainy and windy again next week. My spouse said he saw snow flakes in the air yesterday morning; I did not! It was quite cold and windy all day. I did not even take the dog for his usual walk because of the cold wind. |
| 4/6/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
|
| 4/7/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
A warmer day with a temp of 52 degrees under a mostly overcast sky. It did rain a little yesterday morning, then the sun came out later, and it became a very nice day for s change. |
| 4/8/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.16 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
It did rain a bit yesterday, but remained cloudy most of the day. Today is mostly sunny with a temp of 42 degrees and is supposed to reach into the 70's for the second time this spring. The big storm is supposed to arrive on Wed and into Thurs. We could get up to 2" of snow and lots of rain and wind. Too early to predict just where the band of snow will go. Hopefully it will track farther to the north and miss us. It is so nice to see green plants emerging from the leaves, and hopefully the ground will dry out. There are still piles of mostly ice left in places along the road. This was a terrible winter, and it seems it just cannot let go! |
| 4/9/2019 |
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Yesterday was an absolutely beautiful day with bright sunshine almost all day and a warm southerly breeze that did turn into a gusty one later in the afternoon. Today is starting out sunny with a temp of 44 degrees under an intense blue sky. It is expected to end by tomorrow when a fierce spring storm is supposed to arrive with rain, sleet, snow and perhaps a thunder storm. We could used some moisture as it is beginning to dry out now and everything is so dirty after the snow finally melted. There are still at least two places where snow and ice remain where there were big piles of it from the road plowing. I only hope we do not get a lot of snow (not much predicted here), but the storm track is not yet determined for sure. |
| 4/10/2019 |
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The "winter" storm is expected to arrive sometime today and last until Friday. NWS still isn't sure exactly where it will go. Snow around and above I-90 and rain here in the south, I guess we'll just have to wait and see what happens! It was a shock to walk out onto the deck and find it was 33 degrees, again. I should know better than to think the warmth would last through April or even May. I remember wearing a winter coat at the bus stop in Milwaukee in early June. |
| 4/11/2019 |
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| 4/12/2019 |
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| 4/14/2019 |
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Another overcast and cold day with a temp of 32 degrees. Spring seems to have abandoned us for more winter. There is still a coating of snow on the ground, and on top of it is a coating of pine needles and broken branches. This icy and windy weather had taken a toll on our pines. Two huge branches broke off, and many smaller ones plus the dead ash and whatever the other trees are, are all over also. Cleaning up is going to require some time and work. At least the wind has died down and it has not rained or snowed in the last 24 hours. |
| 4/15/2019 |
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Today is the first sunny one in about a week! So nice to see the sun out. Everything around here is still a mess from all of the snow, ice and wind that brought down many tree branches. It is still windy and a bit cool. The AM temp was 27 degrees because it did clear up overnight and the clouds finally left. According to the TV weather, the jet stream was way far south allowing cold air from up in Canada to come into the US. That has gone back up north which is a good thing. It is supposed to warm up considerably the next two days. |
| 4/16/2019 |
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| 4/17/2019 |
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Rain expected in late afternoon or early evening. There could be severe storms or even a tornado. We could really use some rain as things are getting quite dry in spite of the fact that there are still piles of snow along the road. |
| 4/18/2019 |
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The rain predicted for yesterday did not materialize! We got a brief shower in the AM and then one more later in the afternoon. We drove down from La Crosse starting around 2PM, and drove through a very heavy downpour not long after leaving there. It did not last very long, and by the time we arrived in Crawford Co. there was another very brief one. It barley rained when we got home. Things are starting to green up, but we cold use more moisture. Our yard, if one could call it that, is a real mess with downed branches both from the pines and other trees. What appears to be the top of one of the white pines is down in the woods beside the road up to the field. There are small branches and pine needles everywhere! My husband said last fall he hauled away 19 wheel barrow loads of leaves, etc. and has already removed many more this spring. Just when he thinks he is done, it becomes very windy and brings down more! There are broken branches all over the parking lot, too. The AM temp was a chilly 41 degrees. |
| 4/19/2019 |
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Today is bright and sunny, but cool. THe temps are expected to rise into the 60's today and by Sunday, could reach 80. That will be a welcomed thing! We are very weary of this chilly and cloudy spring so far. Before we know it, things will become too warm! |
| 4/20/2019 |
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Yesterday stayed sunny all day, but was very chilly with a nasty NW wind. Today promises to be better with the wind shifting to the south, and bright sunshine in a clear blue sky. Perhaps we will get a taste of spring after all. |
| 4/21/2019 |
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Today dawned sunny but is becoming cloudy now. The AM temp was 50 degrees on the way to perhaps 80 degrees. Rain and cooler weather predicted for Monday and Mon. night. Flooding still continues on the Mississippi, and the Wisconsin is still running high at Boscobel, although it is no longer overflowing into the parking lot. |
| 4/22/2019 |
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We did crack the 80 degree mark yesterday at 85 degrees with sunshine most of the day. Today is also warmer at 59 degrees at 7:00. It was so warm upstairs that we turned on the AC for a short time to cool off a west facing bedroom at the top of a modified A frame. It appears that a big storm system is headed this way with perhaps severe weather later this PM. We could use some rain as things seem to be quite dry here. We have had little rain from all of these "storms" of the past two weeks. |
| 4/23/2019 |
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0.77 |
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It rained a brief shower in the morning, then at 4PM it began raining steadily until after 10PM. We really needed the rain here, but there are problems on the two big rivers near here. The Wisconsin has gone out of its banks in the usual place near the Dells, and the Mississippi has not gone down from the snow melt, etc. We drove down along it from Lynxville to Prairie last week. It was higher than it was in 2010. Parts of Prairie are under water. There was a big picture in the local paper of St Feriole Island under water. |
| 4/24/2019 |
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Today is sunny and clear, but it appears that the clouds are about to roll in. Yesterday styed sunny and clear, but quite windy again. A few days in the 70's and we expect that. This is typical WI weather for late April and early May; cold and windy. |
| 4/25/2019 |
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Today will not be a carbon copy of the past two. It is supposed to cloud over and rain later this PM. We are in an area that could get snow on Saturday! Wonderful!! |
| 4/26/2019 |
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It did rain yesterday afternoon and into the evening. The temp today was 45 degrees under a mostly sunny sky. Tomorrow we could get up to 9" of snow. Can hardly wait! We took the plow off the Ranger so we could get up into the wood to saw up a tree that had fallen on our fence. What a mess. It actually bent one of the metal posts over. This was a huge, rotten aspen. |
| 4/27/2019 |
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Today is chilly and overcast with a light rain falling. The temp is just 44 degrees. That rain is going too turn to snow later this PM, and perhaps accumulate up to 8" here. We removed the snow plow from the Ranger, so will be stranded up here until it melts. This week is also supposed to be cold, so I guess it will not melt very fast either. I certainly hope the snow melt does not cause more river flooding. The Wisconsin at Boscobel is the highest I have ever seen it in the over 50 years we have been coming here!
The Mississippi on Hwy 35 is also very high. We drove down along it two weeks ago, and it, too, is higher than I have ever seen it. My uncle had a cottage at Cassville on the river, and only once can I remember that it got flooded after they moved to higher ground. |
| 4/28/2019 |
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It began snowing around 10AM and continued well past 4PM. Sometimes there were huge flakes, and at other times just snow falling at a fast rate. Much of it melted as the ground was warm. At 7PM I decided to measure what was on the ground, although at least half it had melted and there were bare spots everywhere. The road was completely bare as was the parking lot, but there was 3" in some places under the trees and on the grass. Difficult to know exactly how much had fallen. The rain gauge was frozen it its holder, but did thaw by 9:30 AM. The temp at 7AM was 32 degrees here and 31 degrees at the Boscobel Airport which is in the WI River valley. |
| 4/29/2019 |
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It was raining at 07:00 and the temp was a chilly 42 degrees. Not going to be a very nice day. I did save my trillium plants that were about to bloom by covering them with a big sheet of plastic. The only plants that were a bit droopy, but have recovered, were the many bleeding hearts. |
| 4/30/2019 |
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It rained off and on most of the day and only produced a few tenths of an inch of rain! Today it is overcast and raining with a temp of 42 degrees. Where is spring?? At least it isn't snowing, yet!! |
| 5/1/2019 |
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It rained again off and on all day without producing much rain in the gauge. Today started out overcast, but not raining. It is a bit warmer, too, with a starting temp of 44 degrees on the way to the 50's. Some sunshine would be nice, also some warmth. We bought a lot of annual flowers that are out in a very cold greenhouse because of no sun. We used to have a gas heater when we were using it, but it has fallen into disrepair due to all the humidity there with not use to dry it out. There is a heat lamp and a grow lamp, but neither offers much heat. We built a fire in the wood stove in the spa room that does help. Now the fun part is cutting enough wood for it and the houe in the rain. |
| 5/2/2019 |
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Today is another dreary one with overcast skies and it had rained earlier. It did rain a little overnight, but not enough to notice, but that is a good thing if you live on a flooding river. Things are greening up in spite of the cold temps. Friday and the week end are supposed to be warmer and perhaps a little sunny. |
| 5/3/2019 |
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At last some sunshine after so many dreary cloudy and rainy days. The AM temp was still a chilly 45 degrees but is predicted to reach into the 60's today. I saw the first rose-breasted grosbeak of the season last PM and again this morning, actually Mrs. Grosbeak was there too. I put our food for orioles and hummers just in case they show up also. According to the local paper all are expected soon. The robin is busily building a nest in the apple tree beside the house and the phoebe has already started a nest on the side of the house under the eves. |
| 5/4/2019 |
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A beautiful morning with bright sunshine in an intense blue sky, devoid of any clouds. The temp is 53 degrees, warmer than it got on at least two days this week! Hope it stays all day because there is so much outside work to be done. Yesterday we cut down a dead pine tree close to the spa building to burn because we have many flowers in the greenhouse that was getting no sun and tropical plants like warmth. There are really too many trees now for the greenhouse to be very sunny. When we built it, the trees were small, but that was probably some 40 years ago! How time flies. There is a small wood stove in the spa itself that produces a lot of heat when burning dry pine wood. |
| 5/5/2019 |
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It did rain a little overnight; just enough to keep the humidity and the bugs. There seem to be a lot of biting insects about, more than usual for this early
\in the season. The early morning clouds have disappeared revealing a cloud less blue sky and the sun. Perhaps it will be a nice day. Yesterday the sun disappeared abound noon, and the remainder of the day was overcast. In fact, it appeared that it was going to rain, but didn't. |
| 5/6/2019 |
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0.44 |
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The day as beautiful, sunny and warm until after noon when it clouded over and eventually thunder storms rolled in around 6PM. We heard a little thunder, but nothing severe developed as it did in Sauk and Richland Counties to our north and east. It did start to rain later, but we got less than a half inch. Things are really green now, but there is severe flooding on the Mississippi in Iowa and further south. |
| 5/7/2019 |
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| 5/8/2019 |
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| 5/9/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.62 |
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Today is another overcast and cool day with a little rain falling. It rained most of the day yesterday, sometimes quite hard in the PM. The hopes of seeing some sunshine are getting fewer! Tomorrow may see some frost in the early morning hours. I was hoping to plant some of the flowers I am trying to keep alive in the green house! |
| 5/10/2019 |
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| 5/11/2019 |
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Another gloomy, mostly overcast day with a temp of 56 degrees at 10AM, warmer than it got most days this week. Yesterday started out sunny and windy, but became overcast by noon, and the wind made it seem very cool. It just can't seem to warm up! |
| 5/12/2019 |
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| 5/13/2019 |
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Today is starting out as beautiful and sunny, but cold with a temp of 40 degrees. Today is predicted to rise to the 70's by late afternoon. A warner day would be nice! |
| 5/14/2019 |
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Today is a few degrees warmer at 46, but already the clouds are rolling. A warmer but cloudy and perhaps rainy week is expected. Why can't we have at least one full day of sunshine? We're getting just like Great Britain where the sun rarely shines, and it stays chilly and windy. If it gets up to 70 degrees they think there is a heat wave. In the 3 weeks I was in Scotland, the sun shown just one day! T least I isn't snowing. That will probably come next week after I put our some plants and we have the big patio door out to be replaced by a new one we bought yesterday. Long overdue! |
| 5/15/2019 |
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Today is shaping up to be another nice one with a starting temp of 55 degrees, the warmest it has been in weeks. Yesterday did get up into the 7o's, but the sunshine did not last all day, although it did not become overcast. |
| 5/16/2019 |
7:00 AM |
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| 5/17/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.36 |
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All of the rain fell in a short period starting around 8AM. There was some rather loud and continuous rumble of thunder and bright lightning. The sky got very dark, almost like night had come in the morning. By 11AM the sun was shining and did so off and on for the rest of the day. There was a brief sprinkle around 4pm, but no more rain the rest of the day or night. Today is cool, 51 degrees, and mostly overcast. I have not looked at the weather so do not know what is in store. It was supposed to be raining by now, but so far it is dry. |
| 5/18/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.20 |
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Today began sunny, then a thunder storm passed over dumping rain with much thunder. |
| 5/19/2019 |
7:00 AM |
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Another overcast and gloomy day. It did rain yesterday several times, at least twice were thunder storms. I wish it would just rain and get it over with! Oh well, it could be snow. The AM temp was a chilly and damp 51 degrees under a very overcast sky. |
| 5/20/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.03 |
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Today was predicted to be warmer a d sunny and warmer, instead it is overcast, windy, and rather chilly at 44 degrees. Will spring ever come?? Once again this reminds me of spring(?) in Milwaukee with a cold Lake Michigan breeze keeping the temps in the 40's until July or later until that huge body of water warms up. |
| 5/21/2019 |
7:00 AM |
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Another chilly, gloomy, overcast day. The AM temp was just 46 degrees, again! A warm up is expected tomorrow through the week end, but if the predictions are as good as the one for today, I don't expect it to happen. It was supposed to rain yesterday and early today, but nothing, not one drop! Not complaining but the farmers really need some warm sunny days to get the corn and beans planted. Nothing will grow either in this kind of cold temps without sunshine. Of the few plants I did manage to get in the ground last week, about half are dead or going to die. Those in the green house are suffering the same fate, even if we do have a grow light. Just not enough sun and warmth, especially those from a tropical environment. I should have known better then to spent the better part of $100 on plants this early. |
| 5/22/2019 |
7:00 AM |
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A very windy day with a little rain mixed in. The most rain fell evernight. |
| 5/23/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
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Today is beginning as a nice one, although the temp was still a cool 54 degreed and some clouds have started to appear in an intense blue sky. Yesterday did get up into the 70's for most of the afternoon and it did not rain. The rain is expected to return tomorrow and into the week end as well. We drove over to see the DMV in RC to renew my driver's license since I have a June birthday. The bottom lands are very wet. If the sun does not shine and the cold temps persist, there is no way those farmers are going to plant their crops any time soon. Such a shame. Many have not been paid for last year's crops because there is no shipping of grain on the Mississippi because of the high water. |
| 5/24/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.39 |
0.0 |
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We seem to have regressed today to a rainy and quite cool day with a temp of just 53 degrees with rain falling. Another day like yesterday would have been nice, but this year that doesn't seem to be possible. The poor farmers will never get their crops in no will we get the garden tilled! |
| 5/25/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.63 |
0.0 |
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Today is overcast and warm with a temp of 65 degrees. There was some rain overnight, but the bulk of it fell before noon on Friday. We drove down to Platteville(S Grant Co) in the pouring rain all 50 miles of it. It stopped just as we reached out destination, Greenwood Cemetery,although there was some thunder. What better place to be than in the cemetery, under a tree, with an umbrella, during a thunder storm. Actually the storm, the rain anyway, never reached us. |
| 5/26/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
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After a very beautiful summer-like day with a temp in the 80's,we have returned to the usual overcast sunless and very cool day,at just 54 degrees this AM.
We did get a lot of outside work done, but there is much too be accomplished, and I fear it will rain later. The weather said not until tonight, but I have little faith in that when I look at the sky! |
| 5/27/2019 |
7:00 AM |
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Today is overcast and chilly. There is a huge storm out in Iowa which is supposed to arrive here soon. It was starting to sprinkle and the wind picked up around 9AM, but so far no big rain or thunder storm. I thought I heard thunder in the distance, but I don't hear very well at that frequency. Not a good day for a picnic, so we decided to defer to a nicer day since we can go any time. One of the advantages of being retired! |
| 5/28/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.87 |
0.0 |
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We seem to be back into the pattern of rain for a week, then clear off for a few days, then repeat. Today is overcast and chilly again with a temp of 54 degrees. Some sunshine would be nice to help dry things out a bit. We did get some of the garden planted; just hills of vines. It was really too wet to till, but we did it any way. I missed not having any squash last year, so hope we do better this year. There were three Orioles eating the jelly before I got back into the house this AM. They are really eating a lot this year! The oranges are disappearing too, except I know the big old red breasted woodpecker is eating a lot. He can just peck all of the pulp out of the orange and leave the shell. |
| 5/29/2019 |
7:00 AM |
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Today is a carbon copy of yesterday with overcast skies and a temp of 55 degrees. There was a storm to our south in the early evening, but it did not get this far north. According to the TV weatherman said it is our cool weather that keeps the storms away. We certainly do not need any more rain right now!. My husband went to La Crosse yesterday, and he said the Kickapoo River was very muddy there north of Viroqua where it runs along Hwy 61. We are going into Boscobel today so will see the Wisc. River that has been high, bank full, for what seems like weeks. |
| 5/30/2019 |
7:00 AM |
1.73 |
0.0 |
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We had the worst thunder storm of the season so far overnight. I woke up around 2:30AM to thunder and lightning and rain on the roof. This AM husband said we had water in the basement, the drain plugged up with pine needles so it overflowed and allowed the water to run across the sidewalk and then, over the window well and into the window. He also said there was hail, the size and amount I do not know since I went back to sleep and heard or saw nothing more.
There must have been flooding with that amount of rain falling that hard over a short period of time. We are going up to Viroqua, so may see something, although I think this storm was very local as have been all of the storms this spring. |
| 5/31/2019 |
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A lovely, sunny day with a clear blue sky for a change. |
| 6/1/2019 |
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Today we decoded t0 attend the Crawford Co. Dairy Breakfast which is held in each of the 72 WI counties during June dairy month. Since it was less than 2 miles away on the next Co. road, getting there was easy. We were up shortly after 6AM and back home before 8AM. Their daughter was last year's Alice in Dairyland They are known for their Jersey Cattle, which were just beautiful, if one can call a dairy cow beautiful. Not many farmers rains them because they are smaller than a Holstein and produce very high butter fat content milk which is not what people want these days. Any way it was an interesting experience. People were bussed in from all over the county due to the limited parking. We are located on the far west side of county about 35 miles from Prairie du Chein, the Co Seat. Gays Mills has the Co. fair grounds about 10 or so miles from here. We are in Boscobel(Grant Co.) school district, have a Gays Mills mailing address, and our phone is CenturyLink, the worst in the area, with no broad band and no plans for it. This computer is very slow, and sometimes we have no service at all. Streaming a movie would be impossible at these speeds. |
| 6/2/2019 |
7:00 AM |
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Today dawned bright and sunny, but cool at just 52 degrees. If the sun stays out it will be a nice day with low humidity and little or now wind. We do have some little knats that attack you when outside and are very annoying, and sometimes they bite! We always seem to have some new insect, animal, or plant that pesters us. I'm hoping the large moles that do so much damage have left us. They here earlier, but no sign of them now. One can only hope because they do so much damage due to the size of the mounds of dirt they create and the tunnels they dig everywhere. |
| 6/3/2019 |
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| 6/4/2019 |
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Yesterday remained cool and dry, but with little sunshine. Today started out with a temp of 60 degrees and it is now raining. Today is predicted to remain cloudy with temps reaching 80 degrees later. |
| 6/5/2019 |
7:00 AM |
1.32 |
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The bulk of the rain fell in the AM from a rather intense thunder storm that produced pouring rain, wind, and some loud thunder for about an hour. Then after 11PM it rained again, but I slept through it, so do not know how bad it was. All of this rain is not going to help the river flooding situation or the farmers being able to plant their crops. The last I heard, WI had just half of the corn planted that should have been planted for this date. |
| 6/6/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
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Today is overcast and gloomy with a bit of fog drifting around. The AM temp was 62 degrees which is probably normal for this time of year. it is supposed to clear off around noon and become sunny. I hope it does so the garden will fry out enough to plant some seeds. |
| 6/7/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
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Today is shaping up to be a nice one again with clear blue skies and bright sunshine. We have to do some shopping so will not be able to work here, but we did get the beans planted yesterday and some other vines like cucumbers and squash. Our tomatoes are doing well since we got the water system up and running. Now to keep the deer out, although they seem to have disappeared. Yesterday when we went to get egg from the neighbor west of here I saw two new fawns in the weeds beside the road. They are so cute. That is the second time I have seen the babies along Co. S, thus I know they are here. I suppose the does have slowed down since they have babies to tag along. |
| 6/8/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
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Today will be another beautiful one with sunshine and a clear blue sky. The starting temp was 60 degrees on the way to way to the 80's. Rain is expected tonight. |
| 6/9/2019 |
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Our beautiful spring weather has given way to clouds, cooler temps and of course, some rain. It is raining a little now and actually did rain a bit earlier, enough to pool on the deck and dampen the sidewalk. So much for outside work today! I did get all of the plants we bought in La Crosse planted, though, and they are doing well considering they were a bit past their prime. I have learned that they can be pruned successfully without killing them. |
| 6/10/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.06 |
0.0 |
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M |
M |
Today dawned clear, windy and quite chilly. The AM temp was the coolest it has been, but it is now past 8:30 and it is not yet 60 degrees. At least the wind will help keep the gnats away. Yesterday did have some rain, but not the amount predicted. Perhaps that is a good thing with all of the flooding that has taken place around here this season. The huge gulley that has been getting bigger since the previous owner of the field on the hill above it decided to clear out all of the brush and trees that were planted years ago just to stop the erosion. The current farmer, an Amish Man, has made an attempt to slow down the water, but so far has not been very successful. I can no longer cross this ditch since the last big rain washed out all or the big rocks and gravel and the tube we put in there several years ago. Now we will have to haul half of the hill above Co. S that has fallen down to fill
it again! That is not an easy task for two "old" people who can't do as much as we did even 5 or so years ago. |
| 6/11/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
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| 6/12/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.37 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
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| 6/13/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.75 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Today is another cool one starting out with a temp of 48 degrees, pretty cool for mid June. There is bright sunshine in a clear blue sky so it will probably warm up into the 70's. We are predicted to have these cool temps throughout the month of June. The garden really needed the moisture as do the farm crops. Corn likes it warm, though! |
| 6/14/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.05 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Another cool day with a temp of 56 degrees. There was a little rain overnight but not enough to do any good or harm. |
| 6/15/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
It did not rain yesterday, but a sunny morning gave way to an overcast afternoon and the temps started out cool and never warmed up much. There was also a very strong SW wind that produced many pine needles on the ground and in everything else like flower pots and door mats. I'd rather deal with leaves once a year than these needles that are a constant mess. Also I have never seen so many pine cones on the ground and hanging on the trees as we have this year. |
| 6/16/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
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| 6/17/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
I'm glad we did not have a pool party yesterday as it was an awful cold and dreary day with absolutely no sunshine. Today is starting out the same with overcast skies and cool temps. starting out at 57 degrees. We never got out of the 60's yesterday. The normal around here should be 77 degrees. They say perhaps today we could see some sun, but I am not counting on it. Time to catch up on inside work. |
| 6/18/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.11 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Reading taken at 7:10 and it was raining. |
| 6/19/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.11 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Today is just like the rest of this week with water standing on the deck and a temp of 61 degrees. It never got very warm either. Glad I didn't pay a lot to spend a week on the beach or camping. We bought over 30#s of strawberries from the Amish neighbor. So far I have frozen five trays (I use large cookie sheets), then put the frozen berries in quart and a few gallon
freezer bags. I have already done three and have two left. The rest are made into freezer jam which will occupy all of this afternoon. |
| 6/20/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
There was no rain yesterday, but it was an overcast and dreary one with no sunshine or rain. Today dawned bright and clear with a cool temp of 59 degrees. So far we have had little summer weather, and this week is supposed to be like the rest have been with rain every day and overcast skies. |
| 6/21/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
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| 6/22/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
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| 6/23/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.10 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Another rainy and gloomy June day. It did rain a little overnight, then it got very dark around 8AM when a brief shower passed over with more to follow. A good day to stay inside. I feel for those who spent a lot for a beautiful sunny vacation and are left with a week of clouds, rain, and cool temps. |
| 6/24/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.37 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
There were two periods of showers yesterday, the largest in late afternoon. It poured quite hard for at least 30 min.. At least we won't have to water the plants today. The mystery of the jelly dish on the ground and the orange completely destroyed is solved. I saw a pair of cute little flying squirrels there doing their thing. With the Orioles gone and the woodpeckers have suet and seeds, I just won't put out any more jelly or oranges. |
| 6/25/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.05 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
They promised a sunny morning, but I got up at 7AM and it had just finished raining, which it did again around 10 AM. The humidity is very high and the temp is rising to perhaps the mid to high 80's. Not a good day for outside projects of which I have many. I can't spray the Canada's or hoe the vines due to the wet ground. I dug up some of the corn and bean seeds which did not grow because it remained very cold and damp for at least a week after they were planted. Of course the mole must have eaten most of the beans, but left the radishes which all grew up to tops. My grandmother would have said I planted them in the wrong phase of the moon. I bought an Almanac a few years ago that does have the proper times to plant certain root crops that the old timers used to rely on.
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| 6/26/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Another overcast and gloomy day with a temp of 60 degrees. The heat is supposed to hit tomorrow with temps approaching 90 degrees, but by the week end will reach the 90's with high humidity. Can't complain because I can remember when we were first married we lived in an upstairs apartment in an old house, and it was over 90 for about a week. We finally broke down and bought an air conditioner, which we could ill afford, so we could sleep at night. The worst year for heat was 1988 when the entire summer was very hot and muggy. |
| 6/27/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
The sun is shining for a change and the temp was a warm 69 degrees. We are due for storms starting this PM, some could be severe, and a heat wave predicted to last into next week. |
| 6/28/2019 |
8:00 AM |
0.92 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
It is very dark and stormy today, in fact it seemed more like the middle of the night than 7:00AM when I got up. It did rain off and on most of the night and there was some lightning and wind as well. A lot of small branches down, but no huge trees or any evidence of a very high wind here. |
| 6/29/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Today will be a hot one with high humidity and a temp in the 90's. After the terribly cold and snowy winter, it will be a welcomed reprieve to not be freezing. I should weed the vine patch, but if it gets too hot, it can wait! I probably should walk the dogs, all of whom have short faces and do very poorly in extremely warm or very hot weather.
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| 6/30/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
The last weather report I say predicted storms for today, but so far nothing. The AM temp was a toasty 72 degrees with high humidity and an overcast sky. We really can't complain about the heat as there has been only one day when it was over 90 degrees. The plants are growing because they love this! Hopefully the corn that got planted late will catch up, and the rain will continue to keep it growing. There are quite a few fields around here that have been left unplanted. Also some farmers are choosing alternative crops such as hemp which was legalized and seems to be working out well for those who are growing it. |
| 7/2/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.08 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Today will be sunny, hot and humid with a starting temp of 70 degrees. |
| 7/3/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
No rain yesterday or overnight, but it became very hot and humid with little wind to stir the air. Today is the same with a starting temp of 72 degrees under an overcast sky. So far July has not been very pleasant for outside activities, but I don't do well in the heat and humidity!
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| 7/4/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.53 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Today is overcast, hot (68 degrees0, and very humid. A rain shower late yesterday afternoon produced over a half inch of rain here. Some area in Sauk and Richland Counties received 3" or more. There was flash flooding there. The storm then moved to the south west giving us the rain. Although it did not rain very long here, all of the rain we got was from that storm that had some lightning and a little wind. |
| 7/5/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Yesterday remained hot, humid, and overcast, but the temp did not reach 9i0 degrees. Today appears to be much of the same except the sun is shining in a clear blue sky for a change. It is expected to cool off a bit by tomorrow but each day has a possibility of rain in the forecast. |
| 7/6/2019 |
7:00 AM |
1.83 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
Another strong overnight storm produced almost two in inches of rain, wind, and water in the basement, again!
I awoke around 2 AM to some pretty strong lightning and thunder. The drainage system plugged up again allowing the water to go into the window well and overflow into the basement. So many pine needles and dead leaves and grass that wash down into the grate. Why are we having so many night-time storms this year? We have had very few during the day time hours. There must have been some flash flooding with this one. I hate to think of what this has done to the hilly corn fields around here! |
| 7/7/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
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| 7/8/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Another beautiful day with bright sunshine in a clear blue sky. |
| 7/9/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Today is supposed to be the last of the nice weather we have been experiencing so far this week. The storms are going to move in tonight bringing more rain to an already soaked area. I see so much hay cut that I hope gets baled and put inside before the rain comes. I do feel for these farmers who are already stressed from the very late planting season, and not all of the wet weather. |
| 7/10/2019 |
7:00 AM |
1.82 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
This time we had one of out downpours starting around 5 PM and lasting until past 7 PM. The rain came down in torrents accompanied by very active lightning and some pretty loud thunder. We had redone our drainage system, and this time it worked, so no water over the window well and into the basement. Our road is in bad shape now after three of these intense storms. The corn fields are starting to grow now, so maybe there won't be so much washing, although there will be some, I'm sure, with the downpour we had, and it lasted a long time with great intensity. We certainly don't need any more rain! |
| 7/11/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Today was supposed to be nice and sunny, but instead it is overcast with a temp of 68 degrees with a little more humidity. |
| 7/12/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
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| 7/13/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
What began as a beautiful sunny day with a clear blue sky has become cloudy and is on the way to becoming hot and humid. This is expected to last all week and beyond. I can hardly wait!! |
| 7/15/2019 |
7:00 AM |
T |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Today is overcast and a few degrees warmer with the high humidity remaining. IT is supposed to be like this all week! |
| 7/16/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Today is clear and sunny and so far not too hot or humid, but will get there, even storms predicted for this PM. The rest of the week will be very hot and humid! |
| 7/17/2019 |
7:00 AM |
3.03 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
The rain started a bit before 10PM and continued for no more than an hour, but boy did it pour during that time. It was just like being under a very powerful shower.We had water in the basement again, too. There had to have been more washing of the ditches, etc., because this was probably the worst storm we have had so far! There was some pretty impressive lightning as well. We did need the rain, but it did no relieve the oppressive heat and humidity we have experienced for the past three days. It is supposed to remain hot through the week end, |
| 7/18/2019 |
7:13 AM |
1.57 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Over four and a half inches of rain in two days! I was surprised to see water in the large gauge again today! I was raining at 2AM and is still raining now past 8:30. There was much lightning and a constant rumble of thunder. I ran out to retrieve the gauge thinking I could just read it an d run back in the house, but I had to return for another gauge and run back out to exchange them. I just heard a loud clap of thunder, so it isn't over yet! We do not need any more rain right now. We will be going into Boscobel later today. The path along Saunders Creek had been under water most of this spring, and this certainly won't help the situation. I went to the Farmers Market in Lion's Park in Gays Mills yesterday which is next to the Kickapoo River and often floods. I was surprised that it was not under water then, but may be today depending on how much rain falls up stream. |
| 7/19/2019 |
7:00 AM |
1.32 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Today is going to be the hottest of all so far! It is already repressive out there before 8AM. Looks like the sun will be out as well making it even hotter. The heat is supposed to break for next week which will be nice since we have endured these conditions for almost a week. The rain in the gauge fell just after I swapped them at 0700 yesterday. We had quite a storm then with rumbling thunder and pouring rain. The storms earlier this AM missed us for a change. |
| 7/20/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Although the temp is not in the 90's it still feels like a sauna out there! No hygrometer. so do not know what the humidity really is! Hopefully it will abate by tomorrow as promised with a cold front coming down from Canada. |
| 7/21/2019 |
7:00 AM |
M |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Forgot to put the rain gauge out after measuring on Sunday AM. We had a terrific wind and rain storm around 5PM that lasted less than an hour. The wind was probably at least 50MPH here and driving rain was almost scary. It would have been good to know how much rain fell! |
| 7/22/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
No rain for a change! Today started out clear but quickly clouded over, again like it did yesterday. We need sunshine to dry things out around here from all that heavy rain and wind. |
| 7/23/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Another beautiful summer day with bright sunshine in a clear blue sky and low humidity. The AM temp was just 62 degrees. Two more days before the heat and humidity returns This could last forever in my opinion since Z do like hot weather! |
| 7/24/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.31 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
We weren't supposed to get rain last night, but some time around 8:30 PM the sat TV started to cut out as it does when there is rain or snow. Upon nvestigation, it was indeed raining, hard. It continued until shortly before 10PM producing over a quarter inch of rain. Actually it was getting dry around here after three days of sunshine and wind. Everything is pretty and green again! I don't have to water my flowers or the vine garden now. |
| 7/25/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
No rain yesterday or overnight. Today is sunny and a bit muggy as the humidity is rising. Yesterday's temp \id reach into the 80's. and today will be more of the same. It is nice to see mostly sunshine and cooler nights. |
| 7/26/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.01 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
It did rain a little overnight. Today is overcast and muggy, again. Not enough rain to make much of a difference, but at least it was not a downpour! |
| 7/27/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Today is beginning as hot, sunny and humid and will only bet worst! Not a good day to replace the big patio door and be without the air for most of the day. |
| 7/28/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
A partly cloudy, hot and humid day again. |
| 7/29/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.66 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Yesterday was hot and humid again. It did rain sometime overnight producing over a half inch of rain which means we won't have to water the plants. Today dawned bright and sunny, but still muggy. That is supposed to change and be nice the rest of the week. |
| 7/31/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Yesterday remained cool and mostly sunny. This time of year is when we usually get the hottest weather of the season, so a lovely, cool day was wonderful. I mowed my patches of grass and was able to be outside all day without suffering from the heat and humidity. It is supposed to remain cool for about the next couple of weeks according to the TV weatherman who has been right more than the NWS about out weather! |
| 8/1/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
No rain overnight and today is already warmer at 60 degrees. Yesterday did get warmer and today will definitely be in the 80's. The weekend is supposed to be more of the hot and humid weather. |
| 8/2/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Yesterday did not get as hot as predicted. It was 76 degrees in early afternoon and cooled off nicely after sun set. Today is cool and sunny with a clear blue sky. |
| 8/3/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Today is starting out nice, but is supposed to become cloudy and perhaps rain later in the day. |
| 8/4/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Another beautiful day with a bright sun in a clear blue sky. No rain yesterday or overnight. Actually it is getting a little dry around here. Must go water the plants and the garden. |
| 8/5/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
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| 8/6/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.76 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
We had a rather wicked thunder storm starting around 87uPM and lasting past 10:00. There was some intense lightning and very loud thunder. Just thankful we finished the patio door so the rain did not get in. I guess husband has not forgotten his carpentry skills after all! Just have to paint the trim, which is cedar so rain will into damage it. Today we buy new blinds as the flying glass, yes it was tempered safety glass, but some of it managed to escape and cut tiny holes in the vertical blinds. Time for new ones anyway.
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| 8/8/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
It did not rain as predicted yesterday from 3 - 9PM. At least today as sunny with less humidity which is a good thing. We are expecting a (telephone Tech??) to come and find out what is wrong with our phones. We do not have cell service either, so would have been without any service for over a week, that is phones and internet for which we pay a whopping $150.00/mo. for very poor internet, actually very slow, and non existent most of the time. The problem is, we have no alternative. so they have a "captive" audience. Lucky for us since we have two lines because my husband used to telecommute to his job in Hew Jersey, the ISP is on one line and the phones on the other. The working line is, of course, the internet one, so he switched the lines and somehow got the house phones back. How many people would condone this kind of service. It has gotten progressively worse as time goes on. The irritating part is that we have broadband, fiber optic cables not a half mile away at the bottom of our hill which we are not allowed to access. Others just down the Co. road are on that service. Disgusting!! What would happen if we stopped paying for the internet???? |
| 8/9/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Today is very cool and sunny with low humidity. NWS says there could be showers later today. We could use the moisture. |
| 8/10/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Today is cool at 63 degrees under a partly cloudy sky. Rain and storms are predicted for later in the day. The big rain is expected to arrive on Monday. |
| 8/11/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.25 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
We did have a storm with thunder & lightning(I heard none of it!!) Today is cool, windy, and overcast. Not a good day for a pool party or picnic. |
| 8/12/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
No storms overnight, but a big one is coming our way from central Iowa. Today is overcast and muggy again. We could use some more rain as not much has fallen over the past two weeks or so. |
| 8/13/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.25 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
It rained most of the day yesterday starting around 10AM and continuing until late afternoon yet produced only a quarter of inch in the rain gauge. I guess one should e thankful there was not flooding. |
| 8/14/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.20 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
It rained twice yesterday. Once during the day, and again around 10PM. Neither produced much rain. Today is still overcast, but cooler and less humid. |
| 8/15/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Today looks kike it will be a beautiful one with bright sunshine in a clear blue sky with low humidity. It is not expected to last very long with more humidity and showers in the forecast for the next two or three days. |
| 8/16/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.08 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
There was a brief shower just before 0630 this AM and another around 7AM, neither producing much rain. Today is a bit muggy, cool and overcast. |
| 8/17/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
A mostly overcast day with a temp of 65 degrees. Storms expected tonight. We could really use some more rain though. We drove to La Crosse yesterday. The corn and beans look good considering the late planting and weird weather we have had all summer. A lot more beans this year, probably due to the very wet spring when farmers could not get into the fields to plant corn. |
| 8/18/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.41 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
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| 8/19/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
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| 8/20/2019 |
7:00 AM |
T |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
It rained a very little bit this AM, then the sun came out and it is now hot and sticky. Storms predicted for later today coming from the NW in Minn. now. |
| 8/27/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.15 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
It is good to have the internet back after almost two weeks of no service. I do not recommend CenturyTel to anyone for internet service. Tit has gotten so bad that the two service men who were here came from out of state, one from Washington, and the other from Virginia! Both were very competent and friendly and did fix the problem. We had our first rain in many days yesterday. It rained in the AM and again after 8PM or so, enough to upset the sat TV. I will report what I measured, but it could be a little short due o the fact that we had the driveway sealed, and were not able to put the gauge up in the parking lot for three days, so it was under some trees yesterday AM, but I did put it up in its place in later afternoon. Our routine has been really upset the past three days since we have to walk over 500 ft. to get to the vehicles at the end of the blacktop on the driveway. Also one does not realize how much we rely on the ISP, and we are not "phone" people either. In fact, we do have a smart phone, but that service is spotty or not existent here in the house. |
| 8/28/2019 |
7:00 AM |
T |
M |
M |
M |
M |
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| 8/29/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Still having internet troubles! It is supposed to be fixed NOW! This was the third person who was here for the problem, in fact, he is our real repair person, the others were "contractors"! |
| 8/30/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
No rain yesterday or overnight. Things are starting to get a little dry around here. I have had to water the flowers almost every day, and I think husband has been watering the garden, although I think the growing season is or has come to an end. We still have tomatoes, tons of squash, and cucumbers which are ripe.
The Amish neighbor gave us some very good sweet corn, and I stopped at the orchard and bought some very green and sour apples which I made into our favorite apple Betty, or whatever people call it. With a little extra sugar it was very good. Hopefully we have our internet problem solved after dozens of phone calls and a visit from at least five repair persons over the course of two weeks. One amusing find was a huge ant nest in one of the junction boxes down along Co.RD S. The ants had filled the box with dirt that became mud with all of the spring rains. Not good for electrical and phone junctions. CenturyLink needs to realize that country junction boxes need to be insect and water proof if they are to protect the connections. That fixed the first problem when se had no signal on either of our two lines. The rest remains too complicated to explain. |
| 8/31/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
It certainly felt like fall this AM with a temp of just 51 degrees under a mostly cloudy sky. Hopefully this is not the end of summer, but of course Labor Day is on Monday, so I suppose it is. Not ready for winter just yet, although we have two large piles of wood, but have to order LP yet. The road had been seal coated, the septic pumped, and the new patio door is in place and seems to be functioning after I got locked out on the deck twice due to wet paint sealing it shut. So nice to be able to open the door without a struggle. The old one, probably from the mid 70's was badly in need of replacement! This should make a big difference in the amount of cold air that comes into the house. We also replaced the lawn tractor mower blades which made a huge difference. No more streaks on the lawn (actually the field) since there is little grass near the house which we mow with a little push mower. The big 28" self propelled mower is used to mow the big patch in front of the house that has become so steep we can no longer mow it with the tractor. |
| 9/1/2019 |
7:00 AM |
T |
M |
M |
M |
M |
Another clear and sunny day with a temp of 53 degrees. It is beginning to look a lot like fall! We do need rain after a very wet spring and summer, fall seems to have changed that trend. I hope we don't go into winter with a severe drought. |
| 9/2/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
A bit warmer today at 63 degrees under a partly cloudy sky. Today is supposed to be the best one of the holiday week end. We do need rain. Parts of Iowa are already declared to be in a drought. Hope they get rain soon so the corn crop will be good. Those farmers have suffered enough as have the ones around here with low prices and some exports halted due to the trade problems with China. I read where that caused a 5& drop in income.(Power CO. news letter). Hard to believe what ones hears on the TV or reads on line. |
| 9/3/2019 |
7:00 AM |
1.60 |
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| 9/4/2019 |
7:00 AM |
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0.0 |
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It only rained a few drops after 7AM yesterday and later the sun came out and it became a pretty nice day, but quite windy and humid. The cold front came through sometime after 4 PM lowering the temp into the 70's. This AM it was quite cool at 59 degrees under a cloudy sky. It is expected to stay cool the rest of this week. Not quite ready for fall yet! |
| 9/5/2019 |
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0.00 |
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| 9/6/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
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Today is overcast and it feels muggy, but there is a nice breeze. No rain overnight either. Yesterday became overcast in the middle of the day, then cleared off and became mostly sunny. This is some strange weather we have been having. Few days remain clear and sunny, and it does not rain after all the downpours we have most of the spring and summer. |
| 9/7/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
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Today dawned bright and sunny; a little on the cool side. Since the thermometer decided to stop working and I am too lazy to go down into the basement to leek at the other one, I do not know the temp. The first Badger football game is this PM. So far it appears that they do have a winning team this year. I went to HS with the husband of Paul Chryst's daughter (PHS class of 1958.) They never speak of his job either.
Perhaps the Packers will have a winning season as well! |
| 9/8/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
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It was almost pitch black when I got up about 6:50AM this AM. Not looking forward to the days when it will be dark at 4PM and sunrise is well past 7AM. There is nothing I can do about it, so better make the best of it. I have lots of inside projects to do, and of course there is much wood to be cut and hauled in, not to mention the windows that have not been washed for two years. Just saw the doe and here twin fawns in the woods. They are so cute and frisky at this age. We are seeing more of them now that they have become more mobile. Today is chilly and overcast although the upcoming week is supposed to be in the mid 80's. Probably summer's last gasp before the real fall weather sets in. |
| 9/9/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.05 |
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It did rain a little yesterday afternoon around 4PM, but not enough to be of much good. Today is very overcast with a little drizzle in the air. |
| 9/10/2019 |
7:00 AM |
1.44 |
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We had a night of severe thunder and lightning. It sounded like there was a lightning strike close by, but so far the only damage is my husband's computer, the new one he got a week or two ago. We also lost the direct TV. Always something to fight with here lately. We finally got the phones and internet back, now it is the TV. |
| 9/11/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.02 |
0.0 |
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The 2 - 4" of more rain predicted for yesterday did not happen. Today it is raining now at almost 8AM from a very dark sky, but no thunder and lightning. The overnight storm yesterday did a lot of damage around here from washing the road, to taking out the sat TV, a DVD player, and my little TV, and the worst, my husbands new computer he just got last week. Now we are back to square one with the e-mails again that he just got up and running from the phone outage. That lightning strike was very close and loud, but we do not know where. Being a ham, my husband has everything grounded, but it must not have been good enough unless the surge came in on the power line. |
| 9/12/2019 |
7:00 AM |
1.35 |
0.0 |
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The worst of the storms missed us here. There were flood warnings out for Grant CO. to our south. They seem to be getting the brunt of these storms. We had some thunder and lightning, but not the intensity of the past storm. We were supposed to go to a reunion in Platteville yesterday, but it was postponed due to flooding of their kitchen from the former storm. I wonder what happened last PM since we could her the thunder in the distance. |
| 9/13/2019 |
7:00 AM |
2.60 |
0.0 |
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This was the worst rain event ever! The rain came down in sheets for probably at least an hour. There was some pretty vicious lightning as well that took out our internet again and long distance phone as well. Thankfully our drainage system worked well in spite of all the tree leaves that washed down the hill. Now we have no internet, no stat TV or long distance phone service. Oh, the joys of country living!! |
| 9/14/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
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No rain overnight! Today is sunny with a temp of 53 degrees. More rain expected later today. |
| 9/15/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.40 |
0.0 |
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It did rain overnight, sometime after 11 PM. Our deck will never dry out enough to finish painting it! Things are pretty and green again, but it appears that the crops have stopped growing for the season. I heard that the bu/acre for corn will be less this year than in 2018. I think there is some formula using the price for the seed and the price they get for the corn, they can use to help stem any losses for the crop. What other profession can you get a benefit like that?? Yes, my dad was a dairy farmer all of his lift, and retired at 58 and lived a comfortable life until he was 85. Certainly not possible to do that with today's economy. The small family farm is almost a thing of the past now. So many decaying barns and even houses around here. So sad!! |
| 9/16/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
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Today began overcast and foggy, but has cleared off showing an intense blue sky. The moon last PM was beautiful; the first we were able to see the "harvest" moon due to clouds. |
| 9/17/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
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No rain yesterday or overnight. It was very warm and quite humid yesterday. This AM is cooler, but still a bit on the humid side. What began as a clear blue sky is now becoming overcast. No rain expected until Wed. night. |
| 9/18/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
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No rain again yesterday or overnight. It became very cloudy and looked like it could rain any minute, but it did not! We went down to Platteville, but did not see the amount of flood damage I expected from all of the rain they got last week. The flooding was most evident along Hwy 61 south of Plugtown all of the way into Boscobel. The Wisconsin River was very high, bank full, due to all of the rain up north. |
| 9/19/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.35 |
0.0 |
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All we need after last week's rain, is more of it. It started to lightning around 2AM and rained all night and is still raining. It must not have been raining hard because I expected to find over 2", but that was not the case. It must have started raining harder around 7AM and has been pouring ever since! |
| 9/20/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.79 |
0.0 |
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It rained again yesterday AM on top of all the rain we got last week. We are totally saturated! No place for it to go anymore. The WI River is bank full, but not out into the parking lot, yet. There is an Art Fair in Soldiers Grove this week end so hope the Kickapoo that goes next to the park is not flooding there. Next week end is the big Gays Mills apple fest that got put off two years ago because of flooding. Hopefully this year will be getter! |
| 9/21/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
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Yesterday remained cloudy most of the day and it appeared that it could rain, but cleared up in early afternoon. The sun even came out. Last evening was very warm and humid, and it remained so into this AM. It has started to rain now sometime past 7AM it began and is just now, at 9:20 stopping. The worst will be tonight and into tomorrow with thunder storms predicted with heavy rain. That is all southern Grant CO. needs after something like over u" fell this past week. |
| 9/22/2019 |
7:00 AM |
1.10 |
0.0 |
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We had another thunder storm overnight with plenty of lightning. It woke me up around 3AM. The rain that I measured most of it fell after dark because I looked at the gauge at dinner time and in spite of some rain most of the morning, there was very little to measure.
It appears from the radar, that There is absolutely no where for this rain to go, so it will all run off into the rivers. We are supposed to have a big art fair in the park at S. Grove, sown by the river, that when it floods, the park is always full of water. I really feel sorry for those people who put a ton of work into this event only to have it washed out. |
| 9/23/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.44 |
0.0 |
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Today is shaping up to be a beautiful fall day with an intense blue sky, lower humidity and bright sunshine. We have not had many of these days through September.
Yesterday remained overcast and did produce a heavy rain shower in late morning, then managed to partially clear off in the afternoon. |
| 9/24/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
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Today began sunny and cool, but has become partly cloudy with rain expected tonight. Yesterday was a perfect day to begin the fall season, but it will not last. Tonight rain is predicted, and perhaps more strong storm. |
| 9/25/2019 |
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| 9/26/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
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No rain yesterday or overnight. Today dawned bright nd sunny with an intense blue sky. Rain is predicted for tonight and into Friday. With cooler morning temps and tons of leaves already fallen, it is beginning to feel and look like fall! With so many trees sick or dying, the colors are not going to be very pretty. Also so much logging around here that there aren't many big trees remaining on the hills now. I guess the farmers have to pay their taxes and other expenses while having a lower income. |
| 9/27/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.03 |
0.0 |
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Today is warmer at 58 degrees and it had rained recently. The sky is heavily overcast. |
| 9/28/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.23 |
0.0 |
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We left for La Crosse at 8AM and passed through some heavy rain showers north of Coon Valley. It was still raining when we reached out destination, but not much. It stopped shortly after, but did not clear up until early afternoon. Today began cloudy but has now started to clear and will probably become a nice fall day. This is Apple Fest week end in Gays Mills, so it would be great for them to have a decent week end after all of the bad ones that have occurred the past couple of years. I would like to go to the big flea marked at the fair grounds both days. Never buy much, but there is a lot to see, and of course, fresh kettle corn! I usually bump into someone from the past which is always fun. |
| 9/29/2019 |
7:00 AM |
0.24 |
0.0 |
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It must have started to rain sometime after 11PM was still drizzling at 7AM. It appears that this week will be mostly overcast and rainy. The AM temp was 53 degrees which is about the norm for late Sept. |