From what hear of other parts of North America, the northwest and north east got soaked, the south west baked, the southeast at least didn't get bashed by hurricanes.
Hereabouts, southern Ont. all in all, I have to say it was a damned pleasant summer. Oh, we've been getting some rain of late but for the most part it has been a good summer, not too much rain but no drought, very few smog days or even stifling humidity. All things consider you couldn't ask for a better summer.
How was the summer in your area? Wherever you are?
Once it stopped raining by July it was very nice, although my lawn never stopped growing; I usually don't have to mow the whole month of August. Lovely bicycling weather; not too hot, not too windy. However, it is getting cold two to three weeks early this year, not a pleasant thought.
I am in the same area as you, though, the great state of Maine. You are right, a glorious summer.
From what hear of other parts of North America, the northwest and north east got soaked, the south west baked, the southeast at least didn't get bashed by hurricanes.
Hereabouts, southern Ont. all in all, I have to say it was a damned pleasant summer. Oh, we've been getting some rain of late but for the most part it has been a good summer, not too much rain but no drought, very few smog days or even stifling humidity. All things consider you couldn't ask for a better summer.
How was the summer in your area? Wherever you are?
California central valley was HOT! Most of July was over 100 degrees with a few 110+ days thrown in. I just went out for a short ride today and it was only 95 and no shade so afternoon rides are kind of a pain when the asphalt is hot under you too. Now I am ready for Fall and drizzle, as per the usual here. Bill Baka
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Once it stopped raining by July it was very nice, although my lawn never stopped growing; I usually don't have to mow the whole month of August. Lovely bicycling weather; not too hot, not too windy. However, it is getting cold two to three weeks early this year, not a pleasant thought.
Here in the greater Seattle area, barely even sprinkled in August; a mostly sunny June and July. I have no complaints. Farmer's Almanac says we're in for a cold winter; we'll see.
From what hear of other parts of North America, the northwest and north east got soaked, the south west baked, the southeast at least didn't get bashed by hurricanes.
Hereabouts, southern Ont. all in all, I have to say it was a damned pleasant summer. Oh, we've been getting some rain of late but for the most part it has been a good summer, not too much rain but no drought, very few smog days or even stifling humidity. All things consider you couldn't ask for a better summer.
How was the summer in your area? Wherever you are?
yesterday it was horrible... rained almost all day and was windy, until around 9pm. Saturday was beautiful but yesterday we got 40mm of rain.
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Once it stopped raining by July it was very nice, although my lawn never stopped growing; I usually don't have to mow the whole month of August. Lovely bicycling weather; not too hot, not too windy. However, it is getting cold two to three weeks early this year, not a pleasant thought.
Here in the greater Seattle area, barely even sprinkled in August; a mostly sunny June and July. I have no complaints. Farmer's Almanac says we're in for a cold winter; we'll see.
may was horrible, and we had a lot of rain in june and unstable, humid most of july. August has been great so far- almost no rain. It seemed that it rained every weekend (not good for those racing) this summer, especially in june and july.
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Once it stopped raining by July it was very nice, although my lawn never stopped growing; I usually don't have to mow the whole month of August. Lovely bicycling weather; not too hot, not too windy. However, it is getting cold two to three weeks early this year, not a pleasant thought.
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may was horrible, and we had a lot of rain in june and unstable, humid most of july. August has been great so far- almost no rain. It seemed that it rained every weekend (not good for those racing) this summer, especially in june and july.
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How was the summer in your area? Wherever you are?
Here in San Francisco, I think the last rain was in April. Since then, high temperatures have mostly been around 70F. The nicest weather of the year is typically in September and October, sometimes through November, though days do start getting shorter then. The rain will probably start again in January.
How was the summer in your area? Wherever you are?
In the Phoenix Arizona east valley, summer started out with some record highs (IIRC, we hit 118F - 47.8C) in June which was a new record... but after a few really hot days (even by AZ standards) the rest of the summer has been relatively pleasant. "Only" 100F or so in the day, down to 80-85 at night most nights. Even a goodly amount of rain over the last few weeks.
How was the summer in your area? Wherever you are?
In Utah it's been kinda hot. More 100+ days than average. Headed for 95 today. But if you can stand the dry heat, it's been nice. Good biking weather most days, but we did have a couple of supercells back in July that left tornado-like damage in their wakes. Trees uprooted, housed ripped apart, like that. Kinda unusual for here.
How was the summer in your area? Wherever you are?
Northern Alabama got hot suddenly (mid-May), but overall was drier than usual. Not as hot as "dry" usually means -- I think we've only tagged 100 two days this summer -- but regularly into the upper 90s. The combination of little rain and lows below 80 almost every morning has meant nice riding every morning all summer.
From what hear of other parts of North America, the northwest and north east got soaked, the south west baked, the southeast at least didn't get bashed by hurricanes.
Hereabouts, southern Ont. all in all, I have to say it was a damned pleasant summer. Oh, we've been getting some rain of late but for the most part it has been a good summer, not too much rain but no drought, very few smog days or even stifling humidity. All things consider you couldn't ask for a better summer.
How was the summer in your area? Wherever you are?
Here in Northwest Oklahoma, today, beautiful! 80 and very little wind. Thought I should be outside all day. Chris Enid Oklahoma
My tour of the Alps this year coincided with the best weather I can recall, and I cant recall how good it was more than 20 years ago. I was younger and faster then and the weather didn't matter to me because it was all a big adventure.
From 11 July - 03 August the sun shone and we kept hearing of a heat wave as we rode in the high country. Besides, heat waves in the Alps are often punctuated by evening thunderstorms from which we benefited on the so called hottest days. It rained before we started and Autumn arrives the last day of the tour.
The Stelvio has had snow showers on and off ever since.
How was the summer in your area? Wherever you are?
Northern Alabama got hot suddenly (mid-May), but overall was drier than usual. Not as hot as "dry" usually means -- I think we've only tagged 100 two days this summer -- but regularly into the upper 90s. The combination of little rain and lows below 80 almost every morning has meant nice riding every morning all summer.
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I remember visiting my father in Arkansas in July and the temp was about 98 with 98% humidity. Being used to California all I could do was practice sweating in place, even in the shade. Ride in that? No way. Bill Baka
My tour of the Alps this year coincided with the best weather I can recall, and I cant recall how good it was more than 20 years ago. I was younger and faster then and the weather didn't matter to me because it was all a big adventure.
From 11 July - 03 August the sun shone and we kept hearing of a heat wave as we rode in the high country. Besides, heat waves in the Alps are often punctuated by evening thunderstorms from which we benefited on the so called hottest days. It rained before we started and Autumn arrives the last day of the tour.
So I have read repeatedly how the Alps are warming dramatically and how snowpack and glaciers are melting very fast. Did you notice any changes like this during your ride?
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The Stelvio has had snow showers on and off ever since.
My tour of the Alps this year coincided with the best weather I can recall, and I cant recall how good it was more than 20 years ago. I was younger and faster then and the weather didn't matter to me because it was all a big adventure.
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From 11 July - 03 August the sun shone and we kept hearing of a heat wave as we rode in the high country. Besides, heat waves in the Alps are often punctuated by evening thunderstorms from which we benefited on the so called hottest days. It rained before we started and Autumn arrived the last day of the tour.
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So I have read repeatedly how the Alps are warming dramatically and how snow pack and glaciers are melting very fast. Did you notice any changes like this during your ride?
Yes, there were only moraines where I once saw glaciers but that is over that last 20years, not just a hot summer.
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The Stelvio has had snow showers on and off ever since.
Yes, it's a long climb but exhilarating as you can see from the scenery.
Check out the web cam at the top in the morning when it is daylight in the Alps. That's the view across the summit into the Valtellina, the zigzags in the last two URLs.
