December 2023

[jasons2k]

The new weather station is up and online. Perfect installation on the first try. The leveling bubble was perfectly centered once I got everything tightened down.

Currently reporting 65 degrees and awaiting the first official drops in the rain bucket.

[DoctorMu]

The new weather station is up and online. Perfect installation on the first try. The leveling bubble was perfectly centered once I got everything tightened down.

Currently reporting 65 degrees and awaiting the first official drops in the rain bucket.

There's rain just north in the Woodlands. Nothing here.

Our new weather station just arrived. Thought about a Tempest, but saved a few $ for now with an Ambient Weather system.

[jasons2k]

The new weather station is up and online. Perfect installation on the first try. The leveling bubble was perfectly centered once I got everything tightened down.

Currently reporting 65 degrees and awaiting the first official drops in the rain bucket.

There's rain just north in the Woodlands. Nothing here.

Our new weather station just arrived. Thought about a Tempest, but saved a few $ for now with an Ambient Weather system.

I think the Ambient stations are solid based on the research I did.

The Tempest seemed promising but the one down the road is wonky for sure. I’ve been comparing my readings with a Davis Vantage Pro 2 in the neighborhood and we are the same, but the Tempest has been 2 degrees warmer all day. That aligns with what I have observed.

Here is the link to my station on WxUndergound:

https://www.wunderground.com/dashboard/pws/KTXSPRIN1596

[Cpv17]

The new weather station is up and online. Perfect installation on the first try. The leveling bubble was perfectly centered once I got everything tightened down.

Currently reporting 65 degrees and awaiting the first official drops in the rain bucket.

There's rain just north in the Woodlands. Nothing here.

Our new weather station just arrived. Thought about a Tempest, but saved a few $ for now with an Ambient Weather system.

I think the Ambient stations are solid based on the research I did.

The Tempest seemed promising but the one down the road is wonky for sure. I’ve been comparing my readings with a Davis Vantage Pro 2 in the neighborhood and we are the same, but the Tempest has been 2 degrees warmer all day. That aligns with what I have observed.

Here is the link to my station on WxUndergound:

https://www.wunderground.com/dashboard/pws/KTXSPRIN1596

Those Davis stations are expensive. I got the Ambient Weather WS-2000 last year off Amazon. It had really good reviews and I got it for a very reasonable price. It was regular $300 and I got it for $170.

[jasons2k]

Found my Vantage Vue with console on Scientific Sales for less than $500. They have reconditioning kits so I thought it was worth the investment.

[Cpv17]

Found my Vantage Vue with console on Scientific Sales for less than $500. They have reconditioning kits so I thought it was worth the investment.

For that kinda money, I hope that baby lasts a long time for you!

[MontgomeryCoWx]

Found my Vantage Vue with console on Scientific Sales for less than $500. They have reconditioning kits so I thought it was worth the investment.

I’m going to look into this and mount it on our hay pasture fence where it gets direct sunlight. Thanks for posting.

[jasons2k]

Found my Vantage Vue with console on Scientific Sales for less than $500. They have reconditioning kits so I thought it was worth the investment.

I’m going to look into this and mount it on our hay pasture fence where it gets direct sunlight. Thanks for posting.

This mounting pole was solid and didn’t cost me an arm and a leg:

Adjustable Outdoor Antenna Mounting Pole - Universal J Pipe Mount for Antenna & Weather Station - Easy Installation, Solid Structure, Weather Proof (1 1/4" Diameter, Length 33 1/4") https://a.co/d/h5JsftL

[Katdaddy]

1.56” of rain last night and early this morning. Skies are currently clearing and a very nice weekend has arrived.

[jasons2k]

1.56” of rain last night and early this morning. Skies are currently clearing and a very nice weekend has arrived.

A bit less up here with 0.64”

Beautiful day!

[DoctorMu]

0.2 inches here. Whatever.

55°F and sunny. NNW 16. Crystal blue persuasion skies.

https://youtu.be/mKMdJEiS5qo?si=XW8EsBqipdHdBxhN

[jasons2k]

Beautiful weekend!!
No freezes in the forecast, just wonderful, mild December weather.
All is good, Merry Christmas everyone!

[vci_guy2003]

What’s the latest date of Houston’s first freeze? Have we ever had a freeze less winter?

[Ptarmigan]

What’s the latest date of Houston’s first freeze? Have we ever had a freeze less winter?

I used this to see Houston first and last freeze.
https://www.weather.gov/wrh/Climate?wfo=hgx

Houston's latest first freeze is March 9, 1932. It snowed that time in March 1932.

Turns out Houston did not have a low of 32°F. The winter of 1930-1931 did not see a freeze. However, I think it maybe dubious. Same goes with 1905-1906 and 1906-1907, but data is missing. So, that should be taken with a grain of salt.

[DoctorMu]

More Baby Blue skies.

https://youtu.be/xbILy-bCN4M?si=2BZeu2Kh-iQQDN2U

[DoctorMu]

Mild, normal to below normal rainfall through the end of the month on the Models and Ensembles.

It looks like an El Nunya.

[Cpv17]

Mild, normal to below normal rainfall through the end of the month on the Models and Ensembles.

It looks like an El Nunya.

Yet the CPC keeps putting us in above average rain. I don’t get it.

[Cpv17]

I will say this though, the ensembles do look better than the operationals so there’s still hope.

[MontgomeryCoWx]

Pretty consistent that New Years and into January looks delicious everywhere for cold and precip.

[snowman65]

Has El Nino peaked yet or not?