US April: record cold

[Dr Mordrid]

AgWeb....

THIS WEEK (8-14 APR): Last year was record warm, this year record cold! April is currently tracking as the coldest April in 113 years - a dramatic change from last years #1 warmest ever. Even after some late month moderation, April 2007 will likely keep the month in the top 7 coldest in history. The Southwest is the one exception, but even here temperatures will cool dramatically late in the week. And, the snow is not over! Short range computer models hint at the possibility of a stronger snow storm from Colorado to Wisconsin late in the week into the weekend. This will be the heavy wet variety.
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[Fat Tone]

While we in the UK are expecting the warmest April on record. Easter has been glorious too!

[VJ]

Same here...
We had the warmest January, February and March (approx. 3°C above long term average) so far; and April looks to be heading the same way...
But if this keeps up, it looks bad for summer...

Jörg

[Brian Ellis]

So what? This is what weather is all about.

[cjolley]

So what? This is what weather is all about.

Sometimes a cigar is just a cigar.

We had a cold front come through last weekend. But I don't think it got as cold as they predicted here in town. No damage to any of our plants anyway. Though I did take some patio plants back into the garage for the duration.

[VJ]

So what? This is what weather is all about.

True, but that doesn't mean we have to like it.


Jörg

[Dr Mordrid]

True, but that doesn't mean we have to like it.

No kidding!! [he sez as his heating bill escalates]

[KRSESQ]

I'm not complaining too much. We've gotten about 6 inches of heavy, wet snow in the last 24 hours with more on the way. We needed the moisture badly after last summer. April snow never lasts a very long time, anyway. And I enjoy a good spring snowstorm.

Kevin

[Dr Mordrid]

Try snow in June. That's what high latitudes and surround-lakes get you