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Posted: **Fri Dec 15, 2023 3:52 pm**

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.

Posted: **Fri Dec 15, 2023 5:30 pm**

jasons2k wrote: ↑Fri Dec 15, 2023 3:52 pm 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.

Posted: **Fri Dec 15, 2023 6:43 pm**

DoctorMu wrote: ↑Fri Dec 15, 2023 5:30 pm
jasons2k wrote: ↑Fri Dec 15, 2023 3:52 pm 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

Posted: **Fri Dec 15, 2023 6:52 pm**

jasons2k wrote: ↑Fri Dec 15, 2023 6:43 pm
DoctorMu wrote: ↑Fri Dec 15, 2023 5:30 pm
jasons2k wrote: ↑Fri Dec 15, 2023 3:52 pm 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.

Posted: **Fri Dec 15, 2023 7:30 pm**

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.

Posted: **Fri Dec 15, 2023 8:01 pm**

jasons2k wrote: ↑Fri Dec 15, 2023 7:30 pm 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!

Posted: **Fri Dec 15, 2023 10:51 pm**

jasons2k wrote: ↑Fri Dec 15, 2023 7:30 pm 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.

Posted: **Fri Dec 15, 2023 11:36 pm**

MontgomeryCoWx wrote: ↑Fri Dec 15, 2023 10:51 pm
jasons2k wrote: ↑Fri Dec 15, 2023 7:30 pm 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

Posted: **Sat Dec 16, 2023 9:03 am**

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

Posted: **Sat Dec 16, 2023 10:50 am**

Katdaddy wrote: ↑Sat Dec 16, 2023 9:03 am 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!

Posted: **Sat Dec 16, 2023 11:48 am**

0.2 inches here. Whatever.

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

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

Posted: **Sun Dec 17, 2023 8:34 am**

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

Posted: **Sun Dec 17, 2023 9:49 am**

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

Posted: **Sun Dec 17, 2023 1:31 pm**

vci_guy2003 wrote: ↑Sun Dec 17, 2023 9:49 am 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.

Posted: **Sun Dec 17, 2023 3:40 pm**

More Baby Blue skies.

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

Posted: **Sun Dec 17, 2023 4:19 pm**

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

It looks like an El Nunya.

Posted: **Sun Dec 17, 2023 5:01 pm**

DoctorMu wrote: ↑Sun Dec 17, 2023 4:19 pm 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.

Posted: **Sun Dec 17, 2023 5:53 pm**

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

Posted: **Sun Dec 17, 2023 6:51 pm**

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

Posted: **Sun Dec 17, 2023 7:21 pm**

Has El Nino peaked yet or not?

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