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| Above, the crabapple tree two days ago. Photo by Armand Vaquer. |
It appears that we are in a cooling trend with the possibility of isolated thunderstorms in the Gallup/Jamestown vicinity. It did sprinkle a little bit yesterday afternoon. It lasted only a few minutes.
According to the National Weather Service, the next few days look like this:
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| Above, the crabapple tree is blooming. Photo by Armand Vaquer. |
It looks like we may be getting some precipitation this coming week, starting tomorrow and Monday with a dry storm. A dry storm is a thunderstorm that produces less than 0.1" of rain. This is according to the McKinley County of Emergency Management.
It won't be long when we'll be in monsoon season.
According to the National Weather Service, the week is shaping up as follows:
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| Above, the Durango train departing the Durango Station. Photo by Armand Vaquer. |
Today's high temperature is forecast to reach 80°. That's according to the National Weather Service.
The temperature is expected to reach 80° or more this weekend as well. I guess Spring came a little bit early this year.
Also, the National Weather Service posted the following:
Early Spring Heat Wave in the Southwest U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Central Rockies and Plains
An unusual early Spring heat wave will continue much above-normal temperatures over the Southwest U.S. through early next week. Many locations are likely to set records for the highest-ever March temperature. Periods of critical fire weather will persist from the central Rockies to the central Plains through Saturday as gusty winds and low relative humidity continue.
Although we need more precipitation, the warmer temperatures are welcome as we've had to bundle up all Winter.
As for the coming summer, as the new roof expense put a big crimp in my finances, I may just take short and local vacation trips. Durango, Colorado is at the top of my list. It is only a few hours away.
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| Above, the Jeep at the shooting range last Sunday. Photo by Armand Vaquer. |
We in the Gallup/Jamestown, New Mexico area will be seeing a heat wave this week (at least through Monday).
We might take advantage of the warm weather and may do some target shooting. Hopefully, this time without any mishaps like the last time.
It will be good driving weather with the Jeep as well. Too bad Six Mile Canyon won't be open to vehicles yet.
According to the National Weather Service, the weather for Jamestown/Gallup will be as follows:
Today
A little surprise awaited me this morning.
A few minutes ago, I was putting some clothes in the dryer when I looked out the window and noticed about 1/4 inch layer of snow on the garage roof.
I wasn't expecting snow today, so it is a surprise. But I am not complaining, we can use it.
I took this shot:
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| Above, yours truly with the Winchester 94 at the shooting area of the Cibola National Forest last November. Photo by Larry Lucier. |
It looks like we're done with snowy weather for a while.
This week looks to be sunny and warmer. The Wednesday and Friday high temperature will reach 65°, according to the National Weather Service.
I am considering doing some target shooting on either Wednesday or Friday. I have accumulated around 20 one-gallon plastic jugs for shooting. As they're taking up some room (I have them in boxes), going out plinking is in order.
I'll see if the rest of the gang is interested in joining in on the fun.
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| Above, the deck is covered with snow this morning. Photo by Armand Vaquer. |
It started out with high winds and rain and then it turned into snow flurries. At this time, we have about a quarter inch on the ground.
We'll have to brave it to drive to Denny's this morning for our Tuesday coffee.
According to the National Weather Service, the week's forecast in the Jamestown/Gallup area is as follows:
First of all, Happy Valentine's Day!
Yesterday (Friday the 13th, by the way), we had steady light rain for most of the day. This will be a big help to the plants and trees.
It did snow a little bit after I got home from Gallup where I had dinner at Jerry's Café. But it was too warm out to last and it melted as soon as it hit the ground. Still, we are happy to get the rain. It rained all the way to and from Gallup. We got a good soak.
We aren't forecast for any real precipitation today, the next chance for rain/snow will start Monday night, according to the National Weather Service.
The forecast:
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| Above, Jerry's Café in Gallup. Photo by Armand Vaquer. |
It looks like we may be getting some rain and snow showers this afternoon.
We sure as heck can use the precipitation.
According to the National Weather Service for the Gallup, New Mexico area:
This may hit while I am in Gallup for my Friday dinner at Jerry's Café. We shall see.
It looks like we're done with the snow, except for what's on the ground.
It didn't snow much overnight in Jamestown. We have about an inch and a half of it, judging from the layer on the garage roof.
Even though the snows are done (at least for now), we'll have to contend with bitter nighttime cold temperatures for the next few days. It is currently around 18° outside.
According to the National Weather Service for Jamestown, the week ahead is shaping like this:
A couple of snapshots of the front yard taken a few minutes ago:
Now that there's some daylight outside, I took a look and I see that we got a little more snow.
It is still barely more than a trace but it is forecast that Gallup/Jamestown has a 90% chance of snow today.
According to the National Weather Service:
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| Above, the mesas following a 2019 storm. Photo by Armand Vaquer. |
Well, today's the day the massive winter storm is going to arrive in New Mexico.
It will be interesting to see if we get any significant amount of snow before tonight. The reason being, I usually have dinner on Fridays at Jerry's Cafe with friend Bob Weeks. If the storm produces snow in the Gallup/Jamestown area, then I may have to re-think heading for dinner in Gallup. The brunt of the storm is expected tomorrow.
I have plenty of food and water, so I don't have to worry about being stuck at home without any provisions. I just hope that the power grid holds up during the storm.
But, as of now, here's what the National Weather Service forecasts:
Today
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| Above, after a heavy snowstorm in January 2024. Photo by Armand Vaquer. |
The brunt of it will be from Texas to the east into the deep South. We may get a little bit from this weather pattern, but not like what the South will be getting.
Here's what the National Weather Service forecasts for Jamestown/Gallup, New Mexico:
It will be hitting the Jamestown/Gallup starting Friday and through Saturday night.
According to the Albuquerque Journal:
Snow lovers hold your breath.
Areas of northern and central New Mexico could see snowfall of up to 6 inches this weekend thanks to an incoming winter storm. At least a few inches, maybe more, could drop in parts of the Duke City.
A cold front Thursday will turn into precipitation beginning Friday afternoon — a “mix of rain and snow,” according to meteorologist David Craft with the National Weather Service in Albuquerque. The NWS predicts snowfall will start Friday night, reaching its heaviest point around Saturday afternoon.
The Albuquerque area has a 40% chance of more than 3 inches of snow, Craft said. The chance for that much snowfall goes up to around 50% in Rio Rancho and 60% in Santa Fe.
“If anybody's thinking about traveling this weekend, they really need to pay close attention to the weather forecast and any warnings and advisories that we issue, because we could be looking at some road closures and some very treacherous travel,” Craft said.
Actually, we really do need the moisture. It has been a relatively dry winter so far.
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