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29 April 2008

The first day of Spring!

Just a quick post this evening: warmer and sunny today with the first daffodils opening in the nicer weather!

I was surprised to see some bright color on the edge of the lawn, and with a closer look found two fully open daffodils (to the right). It looks like more are getting ready to open, while some are still just sprouting from the ground. I might have bright yellow flowers throughout May.

Today was more pleasant than the last several days. Yesterday's high was 39.6 degrees, today was 52.8. Tomorrow will be quiet too but it looks like a cold wind off Lake Superior will develop by tomorrow afternoon and last through the weekend. Inland areas will likely see lighter winds and therefore warmer temperatures. The joys of living next to a big refrigerator!!

6 comments:

  1. Josh HermanApril 29, 2008 at 9:32 PM

    "The joys of living next to a big refrigerator!!"

    Now that is good. HA! That living next to the big refrigerator sure feels good during those hot dawg days of Summer though, I bet. Micro climates!

    I wish this weekends forecast was a bit more conducive to the sport of golf... unfortunately it's not looking so good. We may have an active late week and weekend for observing...

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  2. AnonymousApril 30, 2008 at 6:12 AM

    "The joys of living next to a big refrigerator!"

    I should be writing this down!

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  3. nathanApril 30, 2008 at 9:06 AM

    For serious!

    Today's forecast high temps and winds:

    Bayfield: 37 with E winds 10-20 g 25
    my spot: 42 with NE winds 5-15 g 25
    Park Falls: 54 with SE winds 5-10
    Oshkosh: 56 with S winds 7-11
    Waukesha: 57 with S winds 10-15

    The effect usually lasts through June or early July, but while it might sound nice on a hot day, it's not. Occasionally it can be near 90 inland and in the 50s lakeside. No thank you!!

    The only time it's nice is the autumn when our frosts can be delayed. This is why the area outside Bayfield has apple and blueberry orchards. Even a yummy winery :)

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  4. AnonymousApril 30, 2008 at 10:15 AM

    My forecast is a wee bit off the NWS forecast!

    My forecast calls for a high of 53......

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  5. AnonymousMay 1, 2008 at 7:50 AM

    "The joys of living next to a big refrigerator!"
    Cool line...:)
    Very beautiful photo of those flowers..Reminds me of my flowering plants at my yard..

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  6. Iowa Weather & GardeningMay 1, 2008 at 9:24 AM

    Nice daffodils!!. one of mine is just starting to open, picutres on my blog later!

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