January, 1st Month - Has 31 Days

Conjecture of the Weather

Temperatures will be above-normal, and in some cases way above normal.  There’ll be a dramatic warm-up (30 degrees) the week of January 9.  The next week is likely to see a 20 degree temperature crash.  A warm front around January 27 raises temperatures 13 degrees.

SOLAR ECLIPSE – 01 04 11 – HIGH PRESSURE/DRY – SNOW LATE ON THE 6TH
Partly cloudy skies and colder temperatures headed this way.  It may snow late on the 6.

CRESCENT MOON – 01 08 11 – PARTLY CLOUDY/MILD
Dry.  Enjoy!

FIRST QUARTER MOON - 01 12 11 – MOSTLY.DRY/CHANCE RAIN ON JAN 14
Mostly dry.  There’ll be a dramatic 30 degree rise in temperature this week.   Enjoy!

MERCURY INGRESS - CAPRICORN - 01 13 11 – SOUTHEASTERLY WINDS
Southeasterly winds help temperatures become unseasonably warm.

GIBBOUS MOON – 01 16 11 –RAIN/COLD - SNOW
Reality check.  There’ll be a 15-20 degree temperature crash this week.

FULL MOON - 01 19 11 – SNOW
Lunar Perigee – 01 22 11
Lunar perigee time of the month brings some winter precipitation to the area.

SUN INGRESS – AQUARIUS – 01 20 11 – ABOVE-NORMAL
Temperatures will be above-normal through the end of the month.  A warm front around January 27 raises temperatures 13 degrees.  Then a cold front knocks temperatures back down by the end of the month.

DISSEMINATING MOON – 01 22 11 –.RAIN/SNOW/SEASONABLE TEMPERATURES
Partly to mostly cloudy skies become overcast.  Winter precipitation is likely.

THIRD QUARTER MOON – 01 26 11 – SNOW/RAIN
A warm front brings milder temperatures to the area AFTER the snow leaves.

BALSAMIC MOON – 01 29 11 – OCCASIONAL SHOWERS
Rain showers are possible on any of the next few days.

February, 2nd Month - Has 28 Days

Conjecture of the Weather

Temperatures average above-normal in February as well.  Cold fronts occasionally  bring snow to the area.  A warm front around February 8 makes temperatures rise 9 degrees.  There’ll be a 15 degree temperature crash around February 18, in association with the Full Moon, and winter precipitation.  Around February 20, there’s an 11 degree rise in temperature.  A really dramatic  temperature rise happens with a 22 degree temperature rise by the end of the month.

NEW MOON – 02 02 11 –GROUNDHOG DAY – MAJOR WINTER STORM
Snow, sleet, cold, strong northwest winds.  Blizzard watches may be issued. 

MERCURY INGRESS – AQUARIUS - 02 03 11 –STRONG NW WINDS
Northwest winds howl, blowing snow.  Wind chill is likely to be a problem.

CRESCENT MOON - 02 06 11 -DRY
Clearing skies and calming winds.  Enjoy!

FIRST QUARTER MOON - 02 11 11 –Dry
Fog is likely overnight.  Otherwise it is dry.

GIBBOUS MOON - 02 14 11 – VALENTINE’S DAY – DRY/MILD
Overnight fog is possible.  Otherwise, expect a mid-winter type thaw influence..

SUN INGRESS – PISCES - 02 18 11 –COLD/SNOWY
Cold and snowy at first.  It starts to warm up around February 20.

FULL MOON - 02 18 11 –SNOW
Lunar Perigee – 02 19 11
There’ll be a 15 degree temperature crash associated with the Full Moon, and appropriate winter precipitation.  Then there’s an 11 degree rise in temperature around February 20.

MERCURY INGRESS – PISCES - 02 21 11 – STILL WINDS
Keep temperatures mild.

DISSEMINATING MOON – 02 21 11 - DRY
Rather quiet weather is likely, with no rain in the forecast.  Enjoy!

THIRD QUARTER MOON - 02 24 11 –DRY
More pretty weather.

BALSAMIC MOON - 02 28 11 – RAIN/FOG
Mild and rainy weather ends the month.

March, 3rd Month - Has 31 Days

Conjecture of the Weather

The above-normal temperature trend continues.  There’ll be a 15 degree temperature crash March 8.  There’ll be a 13 degree rise in temperature  March 10.  Temperatures should be above-normal by the end of the month.

NEW MOON - 03 04 11 – DRY/PARTLY CLOUDY/MILD
Mild days and cool nights, partly cloudy skies.  Enjoy!

CRESCENT MOON - 03 08 11 –.BLEAK/COLD/PRECIPITATION
A cold front (15 degree temperature crash on March 7) with strong northeast winds reminds us that it IS still winter.  A warm front arrives around March 10, bringing a 13 degree rise in temperature with it.

MERCURY INGRESS – ARIES - 03 09 11 –.SOUTHERLY WINDS
Southerly winds hint at warmer temperatures and rain.

FIRST QUARTER MOON - 03 11 11 – RAIN
Rain is associated with this warm front.

GIBBOUS MOON - 03 16 11 –.BLUSTERY/THUNDERSTORMS/HAIL
Gloomy weather, with overcast skies, generally east winds with falling pressure.  This storm may last three days.

FULL MOON - 03 19 11 - THUNDERSTORMS/HAIL – TORNADO WATCH
Lunar Perigee – 03 19 11
The atmosphere is unstable.  This weather is wacky and wild, crazy. 

SPRING EQUINOX - 03 20 11 – .MILD
The trend is for above-normal temperatures.

DISSEMINATING MOON - 03 22 11 –.TSTORMS – WIND ADVISORIES
Thunderstorms with strong winds are likely between March 22 and 25.

THIRD QUARTER MOON - 03 26 11 - - ISOLATED SHOWERS
Mild temperatures and occasional showers are likely.

BALSAMIC MOON - 03 30 11 –ISOLATED SHOWERS
There may be a stray shower or two. 

MERCURY RETROGRADE -  03 30 11 – MILD SOUTHERLY WINDS
Southerly winds keep temperatures mild.

April, 4th Month - Has 30 Days

Conjecture of the Weather

There will be some incredible temperature swings between April 1 and 6.  Temperatures are likely to rise by 19 degrees within the first two days of April.  They should crash by 20 degrees around April 5.  After that, temperatures trend above-normal.

NEW MOON - 04 03 11 –SHOWERS/MILD
April showers bring May flowers.

CRESCENT MOON - 04 07 11 – SHOWERS/COOLER
Isolated showers are possible each day.

FIRST QUARTER MOON - 04 11 11 – THUNDERSTORMS/RAIN
Gusty winds howl in some of the stronger thunderstorms.

GIBBOUS MOON -  04 14 11 –DRY
Pleasant sunny weather, a bit humid.  Enjoy.

FULL MOON -  04 17 11 – FOG/RAIN/THUNDERSTORMS
Lunar Perigee – 04 17 11
Tornado watches may be issued.

SUN INGRESS – TAURUS - 04 20 11 – ABOVE-NORMAL TO WAY ABOVE-NORMAL
The warm temperatures make outdoor gardening easy.

DISSEMINATING MOON -  04 21 11 – DRIZZLE TO HEAVY RAIN
Don’t put your umbrellas away.

MERCURY DIRECT - 04 23 11 – - INTENSE SOUTH/SOUTHEASTERLY WINDS
There’s an almost tropical feeling to these winds.

THIRD QUARTER MOON - 04 24 11  ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS
Scattered thunderstorms are likely as the next system approaches.

BALSAMIC MOON - 04 29 11 – MORE THUNDERSTORMS/THEN RAIN
Some thunderstorms may be strong.

May, 5th Month - Has 31 Days

Conjecture of the Weather

Temperatures trends are way above-normal for the month of May.  The third week in-May could have thunderstorms with heavy rain.  Flash flood watches may be issued.  Temperatures should crash 11 degrees on or near May 23.  Temperatures should rise by 20 degrees on or near May 26.  There’ll be 7 degree temperature rise by the end of the month.

NEW MOON -  05 03 11 – THUNDERSTORMS
Warm and cloudy, with thunderstorms.

CRESCENT MOON - 05 07 11 – THUNDERSTORMS
Strong thunderstorms are possible on any of the next few days. 

FIRST QUARTER MOON - 05 10 11 – DRY/FAIR
Pleasant sunny weather.

GIBBOUS MOON - 05 14 11 – CLEAR/WARM
The sunny, pleasant weather continues.

MERCURY INGRESS – TAURUS - 05 15 11 –.MODERATE SOUTHERLY WINDS
Warm to hot and humid conditions provide plenty of fuel for thunderstorms.

Lunar Perigee – 05 15 11
FULL MOON - 05 17 11 –THUNDERSTORMS/HEAVY RAIN - FLASH FLOOD WATCH
Heavy rains are likely to cause major problems.

DISSEMINATING MOON - 05 20 11 –.THUNDERSTORMS/RAIN
The rain finally clears out.  However, thunderstorms on the 23 may have more heavy rain.

SUN INGRESS – GEMINI - 05 21 11 – TREND IS FOR WAY ABOVE-NORMAL
With occasional cool fronts.

THIRD QUARTER MOON - 05 24 11  -. RAIN/THUNDERSTORMS
Above-normal temperatures provide plenty of fuel for thunderstorms between the 24 and 26.

BALSAMIC MOON - 05 28 11 – RAIN/THUNDERSTORMS
Thunderstorms, some with strong winds and hail, may cause tornado watches to be posted.

June, 6th Month - Has 30 Days

Conjecture of the Weather

Temperatures will average above-normal, with a 6 degree rise in temperature on June 2.  A cool front around June 8 cools things off by 7 degrees.  A big storm in mid-June has high winds.  A cool front near June 18 makes temperatures fall by 4 degrees.

SOLAR ECLIPSE - 06 01 11 – SHOWERS
Rather quiet weather, with occasional showers.

MERCURY INGRESS – GEMINI - 06 02 11 – SOUTH WINDS
Winds could be gusty between June 7 and 9.

CRESCENT MOON - 06 05 11 –SHOWERS
Gray skies, easterly winds with low pressure.

FIRST QUARTER MOON - 06 08 11 – ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS/COOLER
Gusty winds hint at an approaching system. 

GIBBOUS MOON - 06 12 11 –.THUNDERSTORMS/TORNADO WATCH
Thunderstorms become more localized instead of scattered.

Lunar Perigee – 06 12 11
LUNAR ECLIPSE - 06 15 11 –BIG STORM/WIND
STORM DATES – June 15-18
Gray skies, strong winds, rainy and a falling barometer.  This storm may last a few days.   Cooler by June 18.

DISSEMINATING MOON - 06 19 11 – SCATTERED SHOWERS
Storm clears out.  June 22 should be dry and fair.

MERCURY INGRESS – CANCER - 06 16 11 –.STRONG WINDS
Nor’easter strength winds between the 16 and 18.  Thunderstorm wind gusts for the end of June.

SUMMER SOLSTICE - 06 21 11 - ABOVE-NORMAL TEMPERATURES
After the storm clears out, temperatures average above-normal.

THIRD QUARTER MOON - 06 23 11 – THUNDERSTORMS/RAIN
Thunderstorm squalls, erratic winds, and rain.

BALSAMIC MOON - 06 27 11 - SCATTERED SHOWERS
Warm and humid, cloudy, with occasional showers.

July, 7th Month - Has 31 Days

Conjecture of the Weather

Temperatures will continue to be above-normal.  There’ll be a hot front at the beginning of July, ending with a weak cool front around July 4.  Another weak cool front around July 11 cools things off.  A warm front between July 22 and 26 makes temperatures rise from 2 to 5 degrees.  Some record-setting high temperatures are possible by the end of July.

SOLAR ECLIPSE - 07 01 11- SCATTERED RAIN/THUNDERSTORMS
Lunar Perigee - 07 07 11
Occasional thunderstorms provide relief from the oppressive heat.

MERCURY INGRESS – LEO - 07 02 11- EAST/NORTHEAST WINDS
Some storms may have strong winds.

CRESCENT MOON - 07 04 11- SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS
A weak cool front brings widely-scattered thunderstorms to the area.

FIRST QUARTER MOON - 07 08 11 - SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS
Hot, humid, and unsettled.  Occasional thunderstorms may have heavy rain.

GIBBOUS MOON - 07 11 11 - SHOWERS/COOLER
A weak cool front brings isolated showers to the area.

FULL MOON - 07 15 11 - SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS/HOT
Hot and humid, partly to mostly cloudy, with scattered thunderstorms.

DISSEMINATING MOON - 07 18 11 - ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS
Warm, humid, cloudy, and windy. 

THIRD QUARTER MOON - 07 23 11 – SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS
Scattered thunderstorms with violent winds.  Temperatures drop after the storms pass.

SUN INGRESS - LEO - 07 23 11 - ABOVE-NORMAL TEMPERATURES
Some record high temperatures are possible by the end of July.

BALSAMIC MOON - 07 27 11 - SHOWERS
Cloudy with showers. 

MERCURY INGRESS - VIRGO - LOCAL SQUALLS
Local squalls, some with blustery winds, are likely.

NEW MOON - 07 30 11 - THUNDERSTORMS/HOT
Warm to hot and humid, sticky.  Local thunderstorms.  Some record high temperatures are possible. 

August, 8th Month - Has 31 Days

Conjecture of the Weather

Temperatures will be above-normal.  Sultry conditions prevail starting with the Autumn Equinox, with above-normal temperatures.  A tropical disturbance is possible towards August 21.  There’ll be a 7 degree temperature fall by August 31 from August 27 – it’ll be dry too!  Enjoy the great vacation weather!

MERCURY RETROGRADE - 08 02 11 - STRONG WINDS
Some thunderstorms on August 7 have strong winds.

CRESCENT MOON - 08 02 11 - OCCASIONAL SHOWERS
Hot and humid, mostly cloudy, with occasional showers.

FIRST QUARTER MOON - 08 06 11 - THUNDERSTORMS/SHOWERS
Occasional showers and thunderstorms and slightly cooler temperatures.  Enjoy!

MERCURY RETROGRADE INGRESS - 08 08 11 - THUNDERSTORMS/HAIL/TORNADOES
Thunderstorms with strong winds and hail.  Tornado watches may be posted on August 16th.

GIBBOUS MOON - 08 09 11 - SHOWERS
Warm and humid, with occasional showers.

FULL MOON - 08 13 11 - TSTORMS/TORNADO WATCH
Hot and cold fronts colliding produce strong thunderstorms and tornadoes.

DISSEMINATING MOON - 08 17 11 - OCCASIONAL RAIN SHOWERS
Occasional scattered rain showers.

THIRD QUARTER MOON - 08 21 11 - TROPICAL TROUBLE
Cloudy, humid, and warm, with occasional thunderstorms.

SUN INGRESS – VIRGO - 08 23 11 - ABOVE-NORMAL TEMPERATURES
Sultry and warm, with a tropical feeling in the air.  

BALSAMIC MOON - 08 25 11 - SHOWERS
Humid, with occasional showers.

MERCURY DIRECT - 08 26 11 - CALM WINDS
Light breezes to still winds.

NEW MOON - 08 28 11 - GREAT VACATION WEATHER
Lunar Perigee – 08 30 11
Good weather for crops and vacations.  Glorious outdoor weather- dry.  Enjoy!

September, 9th Month - Has 30 Days

Conjecture of the Weather

Temperatures will be above-normal.  A warm front around September 3 raises temperatures by 3 degrees.  Another warm front around September 20 raises temperatures 5 degrees.  A cool front towards September 30 has temperatures crashing 9 degrees.

CRESCENT MOON - 09 01 11 –GREAT VACATION WEATHER
It’s dry, with clear skies, and temperatures above-normal. 

FIRST QUARTER MOON - 09 04 11 - SHOWERS
Occasional showers and gentle southerly breezes.

GIBBOUS MOON - 09 08 11 - OZONE ALERT
Haze, smoke, and smog in the air prompt officials to issue an ozone alert.

MERCURY INGRESS – VIRGO - 09 09 11 – BLUSTERY
Gusty winds make it easy for any fires that do start to spread.

FULL MOON - 09 12 11 - DRY/FIRE WEATHER WATCH
The dry atmosphere doesn’t help.

DISSEMINATING MOON - 09 16 11 - TROPICAL WEATHER WATCH/COOLER
By September 17 and 18, a tropical system with oppressive humidity may be approaching the area. 

THIRD QUARTER MOON - 09 20 11 –DRY/HOT
It’s back to dry and hot.

AUTUMN EQUINOX - 09 23 11 – TEMPERATURES ABOVE-NORMAL
The above-normal temperature trend continues, with occasional cool fronts.

BALSAMIC MOON - 09 24 11 - TROPICAL TROUBLE
The rain hangs around for a couple of days.

MERCURY INGRESS – LIBRA - 09 25 11 - TROPICAL WINDS
Winds may be intense with this system.

NEW MOON - 09 27 11 - SCATTERED RAIN SHOWERS
Lunar Perigee - 09 28 11
Scattered rain showers dwindle to next to nothing as the system exits the area.

CRESCENT MOON - 09 30 11 - STORMY
Temperatures crash about 9 degrees, resulting in thunderstorms.

October, 10th Month - Has 31 Days

Conjecture of the Weather

Temperature trend is above-normal.  Temperatures crash 6 degrees on October 2.  A stronger cold front around October 7 kicks off a 22 degree crash.  A warm front around October 13 starts an 11 degree rise in temperature.  A warm front between October 23 and 24 has a 23-27 degree rise in temperature associated with it.   There’ll be a 10 degree crash in temperature near October 30, followed by a warm front and a rise by 5 degrees around October 31.  Halloween is likely to be rainy.

FIRST QUARTER MOON - 10 03 11 –.SHOWERS
Humid, with occasional showers.

GIBBOUS MOON - 10 07 11 – SHOWERS
Occasional showers continue.

FULL MOON - 10 11 11 –DRY/HAZEY
Variable southerly breezes and fair skies bring fair weather to the area.   Rain is likely in a couple of days.
RAIN TIMING - Oct 13-18

MERCURY INGRESS – SCORPIO - 10 13 11 – VARIABLE BREEZES
Breezes are generally out of the north.  Around October 22, they swing around to out of the southwest.

DISSEMINATING MOON - 10 16 11 –RAINY
Rainy weather returns.  The most intense rain is likely to be on October 13.

THIRD QUARTER MOON - 10 19 11 – DRY/MILD
Not a whole lot going on.    Rain in a few days.

SUN INGRESS – SCORPIO – 10 23 11 - ABOVE-NORMAL
Temperature trend is above-normal.  A warm front between October 23 and 24 has a 23-27 degree rise in temps associated with it. 

BALSAMIC MOON - 10 23 11 –. SHOWERS
Scattered showers are likely.

NEW MOON - 10 26 11 - FOG/ISOLATED SHOWERS
Lunar Perigee – 10 26 11
Isolated showers and patchy fog are possible.

CRESCENT MOON - 10 29 11  SHOWERS
HALLOWEEN - 10 31 11 – SHOWERS
Cloudy, humid, with showers.    

November, 11th Month - Has 30 Days

Conjecture of the Weather

From November 10 to 26 temperatures should be well above-normal, with mostly dry conditions.  There’ll be a cold front around November 10 that knocks temperatures down 15 degrees.  Around November 12, a warm front causes a dramatic rise in temps.  It’ll be almost 36 degrees warmer than it was on November 10!  Mid-November has another temperature fall of about 6 degrees.  November 27 has a 10-15 degree temperature crash .  Then there’s a dramatic 25 degree rise in temperature by the end of the month.  Thanksgiving is likely to be dry and mild.

MERCURY INGRESS – SAGITTARIUS - 11 02 11 – SOUTHERLY BREEZES TO SOUTHERLY WINDS
South winds keep it mild.

FIRST QUARTER MOON - 11 02 11- DRIZZLE/SHOWERS
Light drizzle to occasional showers are likely.  There won’t be rain every day.

GIBBOUS MOON - 11 06 11 – RAIN
Cloudy with rain.

FULL MOON - 11 10 11 – DRY/COOL AT FIRST/THEN WARM
A cold front knocks temperatures down 15 degrees on November 10.  By November 12, a warm front causes temperatures to rise about 36 degrees.  Both these fronts appear to be dry.

DISSEMINATING MOON - 11 14 11 - DRY
More dry weather.

THIRD QUARTER MOON - 11 18 11 – DRY/NIGHT FOG
Dry and mild weather continues. 

BALSAMIC MOON - 11 21 11  -DRY/NIGHT FOG
More dry and mild conditions.

SUN INGRESS – SAGITTARIUS - 11 23 11 – STILL MILD
A three degree fall between  November 24 and 27.  .Then a dramatic 25 degree temperature rise by November 30 makes it feel more like late summer.  This is the time to get those winter supplies.

MERCURY RETROGRADE - 11 24 11 –.SOUTHERLY BREEZES
Breezes out of the south keep temperatures mild.

Lunar Perigee – 11 23 11
SOLAR ECLIPSE - 11 25 11 – DRY/MILD/SUNNY
Enjoy the warm, dry, pleasant and sunny weather.  Temperatures crash 10-15 degrees by the 27.

CRESCENT MOON - 11 28 11 –MILD/SUNNY/DRY
Enjoy the 25 degree temperature rise by the end of the month, and dry conditions!

December, 12th Month - Has 31 Days

Conjecture of the Weather

Temperatures trend above-normal.  There’ll be a 10-20 degree rise by December 5.  Then around December 7, there’ll be a 30 degree crash.  Around Dec 10, there’ll be a 15 degree rise. The Winter Solstice brings another 15 degree rise. This will be followed with a 20 degree crash the night before Christmas.  Christmas should have some kind of winter precipitation (probably snow).  After Christmas there’ll be another 10 degree crash.  There’ll be another 10 deg crash around December 29.  New Year’s Eve is likely to be dry.

FIRST QUARTER MOON - 12 02 11 - SHOWERS
A warm front means rising temperatures, and unsettled conditions.  Occasional showers.

GIBBOUS MOON - 12 06 11 – DRY/WINDY/MUCH COLDER
Wind chill is likely to be a problem.  Some record low temps are possible.

LUNAR ECLIPSE - 12 10 11 – MOSTLY DRY/RAIN ON DECEMBER 12
Milder temperatures with a chance for rain on December 12.

MERCURY DIRECT - 12 13 11 – THUNDERSTORM WIND GUSTS
Mild temperatures provide plenty of fuel for thunderstorms.

DISSEMINATING MOON - 12 14 11 – RAIN/THUNDERSTORMS
It feels more like late Spring than late Fall.

THIRD QUARTER MOON - 12 17 11 – FOG/RAIN – FLURRIES ON DECEMBER 20
Milder temperatures mean rain not snow.  There may be some flurries on December 20.

BALSAMIC MOON – 12 21 11 – DRY/COOL – GREAT VACATION WEATHER
Temperatures are still above seasonable norms. 

WINTER SOLSTICE - 12 22 11 – ABOVE-NORMAL TEMPERATURES
Another 15 degree temperature rise makes it feel more like fall than the beginning of winter. 

NEW MOON - 12 24 11 - COLD/PRECIPITATION
Lunar Perigee – 12 22 11
CHRISTMAS – 12 25 11 - PRECIPITATION
A strong cold front crashes temperatures 20 degrees the night before Christmas. 

CRESCENT MOON - 12 28 11 – DRY/COLD
Shifting winds and fair skies hint at a high pressure cold front.   There’ll be a 10 degree crash around December 29.