January 2024 - General Weather Discussion

[Anonymous.]

Winds will slowly shift to come out of the south tonight, resulting in some ideal fog development conditions late tonight into Thursday morning.

Next shot at rain is going to be with the main system moving across the region Friday evening:

[Pete]

At this point, I'd settle for actually seeing the sun for a day or two. I can't take much more of this dreariness.

[Bill Robertson]

At this point, I'd settle for actually seeing the sun for a day or two. I can't take much more of this dreariness.

Really! I took the day off today and was ELATED when the sun came out for maybe 2 minutes. Then back to gloom.

[SEMIweather]

The sun should return by Sunday. Saturday Afternoon if we’re lucky.

[Bill Robertson]

The sun should return by Sunday. Saturday Afternoon if we’re lucky.

I hope so. I really want to see the sun!

[eeyore]

According to my Apple Watch, I’m averaging 3 minutes a day of sunlight.

[The]

According to my Apple Watch, I’m averaging 3 minutes a day of sunlight.

I guess your username checks out…

[Pete]

I can't remember a more dreary extended stretch of weather.

We get cold and heat and everything in between, but it seems like it's been 10 days since we've seen the sun.

[Bunty]

I can't remember a more dreary extended stretch of weather.

We get cold and heat and everything in between, but it seems like it's been 10 days since we've seen the sun.

The worst winter I remember was 1977 or 78. It started with a heavy snowstorm on New Year's Eve. I couldn't get out of the driveway to go anywhere. From then on there was always snow on the ground to some extent clear to early March. It was because the weather usually stayed cloudy between cold fronts and snowstorms, so the snow never could fully get melted. There has never been a long winter like it since.

[Bill Robertson]

The worst winter I remember was 1977 or 78. It started with a heavy snowstorm on New Year's Eve. I couldn't get out of the driveway to go anywhere. From then on there was always snow on the ground to some extent clear to early March. It was because the weather usually stayed cloudy between cold fronts and snowstorms, so the snow never could fully get melted. There has never been a long winter like it since.

It was 78. 23.7 inches for the year. The 3rd highest total ever.

[Bunty]

It was 78. 23.7 inches for the year. The 3rd highest total ever.

WOW, but I easily believe it! I recall having to pick up a coworker, who didn't have a car, at least once or twice because he didn't want to walk through the snow as deep as it was. Being younger back then I wasn't too intimidated by driving in the snow. It was just a cold aggravation to carefully put up with. At least there wasn't a sheet of glare ice to have to drive on.

[SEMIweather]

If the sun has come out at all since Sunday Morning, I must have missed it. So it’ll be about a week straight of clouds when all is said and done.

[Pete]

If the sun has come out at all since Sunday Morning, I must have missed it. So it’ll be about a week straight of clouds when all is said and done.

And fog and drizzle and dampness... I'm on the verge of weather-induced depression.

I'll be outside all day tomorrow!

[citywokchinesefood]

And fog and drizzle and dampness... I'm on the verge of weather-induced depression.

I'll be outside all day tomorrow!

Remember to embrace the fresh air and any sunlight that manages to peek through the clouds.

[Mississippi Blues]

Was out in Okarche today and the sun came out when leaving. That was one of the biggest dopamine spikes I’ve had in my life.

[Boop]

The weather should be nice over 60 degrees all week so enjoy it while it lasts!

[Bill Robertson]

The weather should be nice over 60 degrees all week so enjoy it while it lasts!

The Miata gets uncovered and gets some Jan/Feb miles on her!!!

[Bunty]

The Miata gets uncovered and gets some Jan/Feb miles on her!!!

I don't bother with covering my 2014 Miata retractable hardtop, maybe I should, but I sure have to periodically put it on the battery recharger to keep the battery topped up.

[Bill Robertson]

I don't bother with covering my 2014 Miata retractable hardtop, maybe I should, but I sure have to periodically put it on the battery recharger to keep the battery topped up.

Mine is a 2002 that I bought about 10 years ago. I've had the top up twice since I've had her. When caught out in an unexpected shower. I just cover the cockpit to keep the interior from getting so dusty.

[bison34]

The Mesonet rainfall map shows my frustrations. Basically everywhere around OKC gets over an inch of rain, and SE OKC gets barely .5. It becomes frustrating to see. Looking forward to more cracks developing in the area like last summer.

[Bowser214]

Just heard winter storm next Sunday night.

[SEMIweather]

Next weekend looks very rainy but I wouldn't expect there to be enough cold air for any winter precipitation.

[LakeEffect]

Next weekend looks very rainy but I wouldn't expect there to be enough cold air for any winter precipitation.

NWS showed a graphic this morning with a probability of winter storm impacts in the Panhandle, but rain in central OK.

[Bill Robertson]

The last GFS and CMC runs don't show anything wintery in central OK as far out as they go.

[Bowser214]

I"m not going to call out a station or weather person but it was on Friday evening's 10 o'clock weather cast. But they didn't mention the exact location but that they were tracking a "snow storm." I hate it when they do that. lol