Absolutely, Gibby... and we are aware of the summertime drought situation. However, when the spring melt takes place, we PRAY that it is at a normal rate rather than all at once. The resulting runoff and flooding could be worse than the blizzard inconveniences this winter.
Our weather studies group predicted a conversion from a La Nina to an El Nino pattern 5 months before it actually took place last year. Our modeling software is quite good. The weather patterns in the southwest and plains states are a direct result of the warmer west-central Pacific waters in providing a non standard Jet Stream path this winter. Expect more of the same for the next couple of months in the areas which have already experienced lower than normal temperatures and higher than normal precipitation.
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