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Wettest October On Record, 3rd Coldest So Far...

2:06 PM Fri, Oct 23, 2009 |


Thursday's rainfall has made this October the wettest on record in St. Louis.

8.52" October 2009 Precipitation (so far)
2.76" Normal for the entire month of October

How much rain fell in my neighbrohood Thursday? Click here for a list of rainfall totals across the area.

So far the month of October is the 3rd coldest on record, and the r...



Autumn Colors

4:06 PM Wed, Oct 21, 2009 |

I don't know how official my proclamation is but here we go - "Peak Autumn colors have arrived!" I've checked with sources on both sides of the river and the consensus is that the trees are indeed at full color this weekend (October 24 & 25).

You really can't miss with any of the local roads. Even some of the urban areas are worth a visit. Two of my favorites are Thre Great river Road (topped off with a visit to Fast Eddie's of course)...



Does This Cold October Mean A Cold Winter?

7:34 PM Fri, Oct 16, 2009 |


This is the 2nd coldest start to October on record in St. Louis (Oct. 1st - Oct. 15th), and I've heard a few people ask if this means we're in for a harsh Winter?

While this cold snap is small in the big scheme of things and certainly won't be the determining factor in our winter temperatures, it is fun and interesting to look back in the history books and see if a cold start to October equates to a cold winter.

Since th...



Rewriting Some Records...

7:16 AM Wed, Oct 14, 2009 |

Meteorologists keep detailed statistics on just about every weather-related variable you can imagine. On that note, I wanted to draw your attention to a couple of record or near-record numbers that we've experienced recently or will see soon.

First, Tuesday, October 13, 2009, turned out to be the wettest October 13 on record for St. Louis. We recorded 0.80 inches of rain Tuesday, breaking the old record for that date of 0.79 inches s...



More Cool Mornings

9:48 PM Mon, Oct 12, 2009 |

It won't be until Friday, Saturday and Sunday morning's but we have some cold air coming back. So, if you're thinking about your outdoor plants, these are the days to watch.

Friday AM Low= 40
Saturday AM Low= 36
Sunday AM Low= 35

While this is my forecast for the St. Louis area, low-lying spots and rural areas certainly can be cooler. Being away from the heat of the city and your local topography play an importa...



More Than Six Inches of Rain Last Week!!!

5:46 AM Mon, Oct 12, 2009 |

Several waves of rain marched across Missouri and Illinois from October 7th through the 10th, and the rain totals tell the tale...

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Chilly Mornings Ahead

5:35 PM Tue, Oct 06, 2009 |

If you haven't fired up the furnace yet you probably will by this weekend. Morning lows will be in the low 40s and highs will struggle to hit 60. Every year we have to report on accidental deaths that didn't have to happen. These accidents always break my heart so in that spirit I urge the following.

Get Your Heating System Inspected -Times are tight and it's easy to cut back on this very imortant item. You can't put a...