08 Jul 09
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http://www.accuweather.com/regional-news-story.asp?region=eastusnews
Obviously, a few months of local cool weather does nothing to disprove global warming.
Still, I would like to say that I'm enjoying the cool weather we've now had for about 2 straight years here (at least cool compared to the previous 10 years). And, if we can keep enjoying this cool weather by decreasing carbon emissions or praying for more sunspots or whatever, sign me up!
Hey, right now it's almost noontime in July and it's 71 degrees out (22 C). Yesterday, I went for a noontime walk and it was 69 degrees (21 C). This is awesome!
08 Jul 09
Originally posted by sh76You're a freak.
http://www.accuweather.com/regional-news-story.asp?region=eastusnews
Obviously, a few months of local cool weather does nothing to disprove global warming.
Still, I would like to say that I'm enjoying the cool weather we've now had for about 2 straight years here (at least cool compared to the previous 10 years). And, if we can keep enjoying this cool wea ...[text shortened]... (22 C). Yesterday, I went for a noontime walk and it was 69 degrees (21 C). This is awesome!
It's supposed to be HOT during the summer. We've only topped 80 a few times this year here in Michigan. This has been the WORST summer on record.
08 Jul 09
Originally posted by rwingettSnow in August, Baby! Let's see some snow in August!
You're a freak.
It's supposed to be HOT during the summer. We've only topped 80 a few times this year here in Michigan. This has been the WORST summer on record.
http://www.amazon.com/Snow-August-Pete-Hamill/dp/0446606251
😀
09 Jul 09
Originally posted by sh76I have been spending time in the mountains and can see a big difference the last 2 years has made. Not only is it cooler, but a lot wetter. I hope the drought has left and it isn't just a temporary thing. Down on the flats the reservoirs and lakes are filling to capacity. This is something we have not seen in years. The hills are still green almost half way through July. They would start browning much earlier. There is snow on the peaks still. Only watered the lawn once so far this summer. I really don't want a bunch of snow in September though. I remember some pretty harsh winters as a kid, not looking forward to that.
http://www.accuweather.com/regional-news-story.asp?region=eastusnews
Obviously, a few months of local cool weather does nothing to disprove global warming.
Still, I would like to say that I'm enjoying the cool weather we've now had for about 2 straight years here (at least cool compared to the previous 10 years). And, if we can keep enjoying this cool wea ...[text shortened]... (22 C). Yesterday, I went for a noontime walk and it was 69 degrees (21 C). This is awesome!
09 Jul 09
Originally posted by joe beyserWhere do you live that you have snow in September? Up in the mountains?
I have been spending time in the mountains and can see a big difference the last 2 years has made. Not only is it cooler, but a lot wetter. I hope the drought has left and it isn't just a temporary thing. Down on the flats the reservoirs and lakes are filling to capacity. This is something we have not seen in years. The hills are still green almost half ...[text shortened]... September though. I remember some pretty harsh winters as a kid, not looking forward to that.
09 Jul 09
Originally posted by sh76Wyoming. It is rare to get snow in town in Sept. It can snow in the mountains that early. The climate has cooled enough here that the small glaciers can begin to grow again. We have the largest Ice field in the US. not counting Alaska. That field is fairly big and old. It will be here some time. The smaller glaciers here like the ones in glacier National Park in MT. are sensitive to even short climate changes. Precipitation is a big factor here, and temperature to a lesser degree. There has to be enough snowfall that it can't all melt away during summer for a glacier to grow. My grandpa worked for the BLM years ago putting in reservoirs. At that time they filled up and stayed full. It is that way again now.
Where do you live that you have snow in September? Up in the mountains?
09 Jul 09
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Originally posted by joe beyserDo you live near Yellowstone and Grand Teton or in the eastern part of the state?
Wyoming. It is rare to get snow in town in Sept. It can snow in the mountains that early. The climate has cooled enough here that the small glaciers can begin to grow again. We have the largest Ice field in the US. not counting Alaska. That field is fairly big and old. It will be here some time. The smaller glaciers here like the ones in glacier National o putting in reservoirs. At that time they filled up and stayed full. It is that way again now.
Must be an absolutely gorgeous area. If I had a week to tour one area, I can't imagine a nicer placer to tour than northwestern Wyoming and southern Montana; especially now that the weather is cooler. 🙂
09 Jul 09
Originally posted by sh76Wouldn't it be great if we were heading back into the ice age? What would the cap and trade fanatics say then? No doubt they would find a say to tax us for the ice that forms.
http://www.accuweather.com/regional-news-story.asp?region=eastusnews
Obviously, a few months of local cool weather does nothing to disprove global warming.
Still, I would like to say that I'm enjoying the cool weather we've now had for about 2 straight years here (at least cool compared to the previous 10 years). And, if we can keep enjoying this cool wea ...[text shortened]... (22 C). Yesterday, I went for a noontime walk and it was 69 degrees (21 C). This is awesome!
09 Jul 09
Originally posted by whodeyWe'd have to draft and implement emergency plans to stall the ice age to save civilization. We might have to use nuclear weapons to break apart the polar ice caps in the hopes that the melted water would absorb enough heat to mitigate the cooling. We'd also probably try to emit as much CO2 and methane into the atmosphere as we can to see if we can use the greenhouse effect to forestall the ice age. I think the Hummer tax credit would pass unanimously through Congress.
Wouldn't it be great if we were heading back into the ice age? What would the cap and trade fanatics say then? No doubt they would find a say to tax us for the ice that forms.
09 Jul 09
Originally posted by whodeyThey would come up with something like; we were wrong about the effects of co2. It cools the planets. We made a mistake because sunspots were overpowering the cooling effect. We knew co2 was the agent for climate change though. The polar bears are likely to freeze to death. We need a global carbon tax.
Wouldn't it be great if we were heading back into the ice age? What would the cap and trade fanatics say then? No doubt they would find a say to tax us for the ice that forms.
09 Jul 09
Originally posted by sh76no,no,no! all we have to do is have Al Gore make a movie about it. problem solved.
We'd have to draft and implement emergency plans to stall the ice age to save civilization. We might have to use nuclear weapons to break apart the polar ice caps in the hopes that the melted water would absorb enough heat to mitigate the cooling. We'd also probably try to emit as much CO2 and methane into the atmosphere as we can to see if we can use the green ...[text shortened]... forestall the ice age. I think the Hummer tax credit would pass unanimously through Congress.
09 Jul 09
Originally posted by sh76I live fairly close to Yellowstone. The wind river range has the big ice field. I love it here. I neve get tired of spending time outdoors. Except for the really cold winter days, that is.
Do you live near Yellowstone and Grand Teton or in the eastern part of the state?
Must be an absolutely gorgeous area. If I had a week to tour one area, I can't imagine a nicer placer to tour than northwestern Wyoming and southern Montana; especially now that the weather is cooler. 🙂