Blue Springs got about 1.1 inches of total precipitation this morning at about 6am since 6am yesterday. Wet Snow continues to fall in the Jackson County area. Some areas of the County may see an inch or more.
Road Conditions
Roads are slushy and slick. If you do not have good tread on your tires, you need to slow it down. Especially around those curvy roads! You can easily hydroplane as well. So please be careful.
Roads are slushy and with the rain it accumulates on the roads. Be careful.
Conclusion
The system should be out of the area by 9am this morning. We will hit a temperature of 42 by 2 pm today and quickly melt. We should be able to get home without any issues. Winds will be gusting about 23 mph. we may see a short bout of sunlight between noon and about 2pm then shift back to overcast. That is about it. MP
As Blue Springs Weather begins to transition into spring. Maybe. Keep in mind that the Earth does not rotate perfectly; we will be flip-flopping when it comes to temperature and precipitation. The cold is not going away; temperatures will tease us over the next ten days, so don’t put away those winter coats.
Blue Springs Weather Forecast Breakdown
Tue 7 High of 48
Wed 8 High of 40 – Rain Rain possible
Thur 9 High of 47 Rain possible
Thur 9 High of 47 Rain possible
Fri 10 High of 34 Snow possible Early Morning 3 am
Sat 11 High of 41
Sun 12 High of 50 Windy
Conclusion
I still think winter will hang on, and temperatures will be cooler as we transition through the Grand Solar Minimum. As we progress through this natural transition, I think our summers will be cooler than usual. We may hit a few hot days, but I would be surprised if we have much of a summer. You can get more information on the GFS from the College of Dupage.
A grand solar minimum refers to a prolonged period of reduced solar activity, such as fewer sunspots and weaker solar flares, compared to average levels. The phenomenon is thought to occur every few hundred years and has been linked to significant climate changes in the past. In this blog, we will explore five reasons why a grand solar minimum is likely to occur in the near future.
Historical records: Historical records of sunspot activity dating back several hundred years have shown a regular, recurring grand solar minima pattern. This pattern suggests that we are due for another grand solar minimum in the near future.
Solar cycle prediction: Solar cycles have a predictable pattern, with a period of roughly 11 years. Scientists use this pattern to predict the solar activity and have identified signs suggesting a grand minimum is likely to occur in the next few decades.
Decreased solar activity: There is evidence of decreased solar activity in recent years, including fewer sunspots and weaker solar flares. This decrease in activity is consistent with the beginning stages of a grand solar minimum.
Influence on the Earth’s climate: Grand solar minima have been linked to significant climate changes in the past, including the Little Ice Age, which occurred during the last grand solar minimum in the 17th century. This suggests that a future grand solar minimum could significantly impact the Earth’s climate.
Impacts on the heliosphere: The sun’s magnetic field helps to protect the Earth from harmful cosmic radiation. This magnetic field weakens during a grand solar minimum, allowing more cosmic radiation to reach the Earth. This increase in radiation can have impacts on our climate, as well as on communication and navigation systems that rely on satellite technology.
In conclusion, there is strong evidence to suggest that a grand solar minimum is likely to occur in the near future. While the exact timing and magnitude of the event are uncertain, we must continue to monitor solar activity and prepare for any potential impacts on the Earth’s climate.
The wind chill, feels like, and heat index. They all three have one problem that makes them fail. They are CALCULATED! What does the media do? They take advantage of this calculation! It plays on your mind and what you are dealing with outdoors. Anyone can handle the weather if they are prepared for it. This post will likely anger some people, but you need to stop and read!
As winter approaches, we often hear the phrase “feels like” or “wind chill” temperature used to describe the weather conditions. While these terms are commonly used to give an idea of the actual temperature perceived by the human body, they are not accurate or reliable. Here are five reasons why wind chill and feels like temperatures should not be used.
Wind Chil is Relative
The wind chill is a theoretical calculation.
The wind chill is a theoretical calculation. The wind chill is a mathematical formula that calculates the cooling effect of wind on the human body. The analysis is based on several assumptions, such as the wind speed, air temperature, and body size, which are not always accurate in real-life conditions. Moreover, the formula does not consider factors such as sun exposure, clothing, or relative humidity.
Feels like temperature is subjective. The “feels like” temperature is based on the wind chill and heat index, which are CALCULATED and not MEASURED. However, it is still subjective and depends on personal factors such as clothing, physical activity, and body type. As a result, what feels like a particular temperature to one person may not feel the same to another.
Different weather stations can have different readings.
Different weather stations can have different readings. Wind chill and feel-like temperature readings can vary greatly depending on the weather station’s location. For instance, a weather station in a rural area may report a different wind chill than one in a city due to the effects of urban heat islands.
Wind chill can be misleading.
Wind chill can be misleading. Wind chill values can often be lower than the actual temperature, making it appear colder outside than it is. It is relative to the individual. What one person thinks is cold, another person is not. It also plays on your mental state when dealing with weather. Media loves to do that.
The impact of wind chill decreases as the temperature rises.
The impact of wind chill decreases as the temperature rises. Wind chill has a more significant effect on the human body at lower temperatures. As the temperature increases, the impact of wind chill decreases, making it less relevant. This means that wind chill readings may not accurately reflect the conditions during warm winters.
In conclusion, wind chill and feels like temperatures should be used as a rough guide and not relied upon as an accurate representation of the weather conditions. The best way to gauge the temperature is to check the air temperature and always be prepared for changing weather conditions.
So please don’t let the media play mind games on you regarding the temperature. The measured temperature is the same in the wind and the calm. We don’t walk around naked in the winter anyways. You prepare, and you dress accordingly. It is common sense. If you go by this, you can make any temperature enjoyable and comfortable.
Grand Solar Minimum is an event that specific people with certain agendas do not want you to know about. Sunspots, and how many we have, or don’t have, drive the weather indirectly based on radiation activity from the sun. The sun runs through a solar cycle every 11 years. We are currently moving through solar cycle 25. I am going to attempt to explain what Grand Solar Minimum is without getting too geeky.
The Grand Solar Minimum refers to a period of reduced solar activity that has the potential to cool the Earth’s climate. During these events, the number of sunspots, regions of intense magnetic activity on the sun’s surface, decreases significantly. This reduction in sunspot activity is associated with a decrease in the amount of solar energy that reaches the Earth.
The last Grand Solar Minimum occurred in the late 17th century and is known as the Maunder Minimum. This event was characterized by a sharp decrease in the number of sunspots and coincided with a period of cooling on Earth known as the Little Ice Age.
The Little Ice Age was a cooling period between the 16th and 19th centuries. During this time, average temperatures in the Northern Hemisphere dropped by approximately 1°C to 2°C. The Little Ice Age was characterized by harsh winters, advancing glaciers, and reduced crop yields. It has been linked to decreased solar activity, increased volcanic activity, and changes in ocean circulation patterns. Realize we are already dealing with shortages all over the nation regarding our food. A Grand Solar Minimum will exacerbate our current situation.
Scientists believe that this can significantly impact the Earth’s climate. During these events, the decrease in solar energy reaching the Earth can lead to the cooling of the planet’s surface, resulting in changes in global weather patterns. These changes can lead to prolonged periods of cold weather, decreased rainfall, and reduced crop yields.
Evidence suggests that this may be underway in the 21st century. Some studies have shown that solar activity has declined since the late 20th century and that the number of sunspots has decreased faster in recent years.
If the current trend continues, we may enter another Solar Minimum. This event could significantly impact global weather patterns, particularly in the Northern Hemisphere, where most of the world’s land mass is located. We are on that path according to various sources based on the sun’s activities as of 2023.
In conclusion, the Grand Solar Minimum is a period of reduced solar activity that can significantly impact the Earth’s climate. While we are still learning about the exact mechanisms behind these events, it is clear that they have the potential to disrupt global weather patterns and have far-reaching consequences. As such, we must continue to study the sun and its impact on the Earth’s climate and take steps to mitigate the impacts of changes in solar activity.
This is just an addendum. I wrote a post on December 3rd research paper on the scientific link between sunlight or solar intensity and temperature. This research is proving out that the sun controls our environment, especially when it comes to sun intensity. The truth is that science reveals that based on the data collected over time.
I continue to collect 30-day history from the AcuRite Atlas. The Solar intensity trends continue to follow the temperature trends according to the graphs below.
As we approach spring, the light intensity is trending back up. Solar intensity has gone from 47620 LUX on January 1, 2023, to 61120 LUX as of January 31, 2023. The length of daylight has slightly increased; we have gained about 48 minutes of daylight so far since January 1.
Conclusion
This research shows that light intensity determines the overall temperature. We may not see it match exactly with Solar Intensity, but over time, you see that the trends are the same. We should see an increase in our temperatures as we progress through 2023. We should begin to see the temperature trend shift flatten out as we progress.
As our solar cycle enters a Grand Solar Minimum, temperatures may continue to trend downhill or take longer to recover this year, making spring shorter during our transition. Only time will tell as I continue to collect the recorded data and light intensity from the Atlas. I will post an article explaining the Grand Solar Minimum and linking back to the scientific evidence that proves sunspots are linked to temperature and weather.
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I put ice twice in the title because we may have a possibility of two rounds of ice over a week and a half time frame. It has been a while since we have dealt with any ice. We will talk about that shortly. Here is our current Blue Springs Weather. As of 7:50 pm, the temperature is at 30.2°. Pressure is sitting at 30.02 inches and steady. Winds are out of the NNW at 9 mph. The relative humidity is at 81%. The dew point is at 27°. The skies are hazy.
Cold and Breezy
Make sure you dress for the environment tomorrow. The winds will be about 15 mph tomorrow, right at kick-off.
HRRR Wind Gusts 5 pm.
Conclusion
Tomorrow evening we will be getting it. If you are coming up from the South from the Adrian area and 49 highway, you will be dealing with some tomorrow morning around 8 am. Jackson County will be dealing with ice tomorrow night with a start time of 7 pm and will move north, where the rest of the county will be covered by 8 pm. Tomorrow temperature will be around 22° give or take, by 4 pm.
In the second round, if it holds out, is on Wednesday February 8th and it may be more debilitating. The Ice accumulation amounts may be as high as 0.21 inches for Jackson County. That is enough ice to cause serious driving issues, fallen trees, and power outages. Keep in mind that this particular time is a week and a half out, and it will have plenty of time to change.
That is pretty much it for today. Take care, everyone, and be safe tomorrow. MP.
Good morning. Here is today’s Blue Springs weather. The current temperature is 34.3°. Relative humidity at 69%. Pressure is at 29.94 inches and steady—Dewpoint at 27°. Winds are at 10 mph out of the south. Skies are clear at this time but will shift to cloudy, and there will be short periods of clear skies.
Forecast
Here is the latest forecast for today. The temperature will peak to about 49° today at 1pm and should melt the rest of the residual snow that we have. There is currently about 0.4 inches of snow left on the ground.
HRRR Models show a high of 49° by 1 pm today.
The main issue we will be dealing with today will be the winds. It is likely we will end up with a high wind advisory today. Winds will peak to about 46 mph between 9am and 11am today.
HRRR Wind Gust Models – Peak between 9 am and 11 am with gusts as high as 46 mph.
Conclusion
Tomorrow’s temperature will be around the mid to upper 50s but by evening the temperatures will begin to tank around 6pm and 7pm. Looks like temperatures will be in the teens by 6am Sunday morning,
HRRR Temperature 6am Sunday.
As far as precipitation goes, nothing is to be expected over this weekend. That is about it for today’s Blue Springs weather and Jackson County, take care and enjoy your Friday.
Ready for round two? Here is the latest forecast for tomorrow’s Blue Springs Weather and Jackson County and its impact. Here is the breakdown.
Forecast
6 am Tuesday, System arrives with rain and temperature at 38 degrees. 11 pm Tuesday Rain shifts to snow. Some snow may be heavy. The system leaves the area by 7 am Wednesday.
Liquid precipitation amounts are not much and look to be about 0.26 inches of precipitation.
Snow amounts for the HRRR models are a little over 1 inch for Jackson County and the Blue Springs area. The Weather Prediction Center shows a 10 to 40% chance of snow accumulations of 4 inches and higher. Don’t hold your breath. There is a 50-60% chance of snow accumulations of 2 inches or greater; for 1 inch or greater, we are at an 80-90% chance. So with those numbers, we are guaranteed 1 inch of snow and maybe a little more. I am sure these models will change again by tomorrow, and if they do, I will reach out again.
Conclusion
The impact will be minor to moderate, depending on the part of Jackson County you live in. The Downtown area is moderate.
Our current Blue Springs weather is as follows; Temperature is at 27.2 degrees, dew point at 25 degrees, and relative humidity 86% . Barometric pressure is at 30.09 inches and steady. Winds are at 6 mph out of the NW.
We may see significant snow possibilities on Wednesday the 25th, with a current start time of 6 am. Mind you; this is still a way out. It looks like snow amounts may be about 2-3 inches, give or take, according to the GFS.
Even though the GFS snow amounts show 2 + inches for the area, I do not think we will hit that unless something changes. We have about a 70% chance of snow amounts to 1 inch or more, and it drops significantly after that.
The next thing we have coming in will be January 30th. We will end up in sub-zero temperatures with a low of -1 at 6 am. So this coming week is going to be interesting. I will keep an eye on the systems and let you all know of any updates worth reporting. That is about it. Take care. MP
