Friday, September 11, 2009

You say goodbye and I'll say hello...

Well it looks like we're about to say goodbye to an area of high pressure that has been with us for the long haul...but don't be sad. We get to to say "hi" to another high over the weekend that looks to contiunue this amazing sunny streak. (Where was this weather in July)?!?! Well if you were unhappy with the summer you must be loving September and these sunny conditions look to continue. The pic I've posted here is of the latest GFS run and this (and other forecast models) show another area of high pressure developing and continuing the sunny streak right into next week! Now I am not entirely ruling out the potential for a few showers over the weekend (communities along the lakeshore could see some rain due to that potent low that has been slowly sliding up the eastern seaboard) but overall...expect a pretty decent weekend with more sun.

Thursday, September 10, 2009

School Update

Back in May I decided to go back to school for Meteorology and keep you updated on the blog on my progress...I just realized I have yet to do that. In fact...I haven't even posted this week. The reason? I blame school. So it's time for an update. Over the summer I completed my first semester of Mississippi State University's Broadcast Meteorology Program and am now taking courses covering Geography and Synoptic Meteorology. Between my work here at CHEX (and Channel 12 in Oshawa), my involvement with the cadet program and planning a wedding (October 3rd is the big day...woo hoo) school has really been a challenge. Challenging but fun! I am also really learning a lot about weather. I have always considered myself a "weather buff" but, through this program, I am now taking that understanding to a new level. Over the last few months what I have really learned is how much I didn't know about weather...very humbling. So for the next few months I 'll continue to post updates on my progress and my new love of calculus. (Okay...a little sarcasm on that last one). And thanks for being so patient with the lack of blog posts lately. So as for semester 2, so far so good. As for the weather? Well, we could catch a break this weekend. Details tonight at 6pm.