Friday, February 27, 2009

March Will Be In Like a Lion and Out Like a Lamb


The origin of this weather proverb, " in like a lion out like a lamb" was first written about in England in 1624. Almost 400 years later it is still one of the most famous weather proverbs not only in England but the United States. The month of M
arch is a notorious transition month with plenty of ups and downs and since this weekend our weather team is forecasting a chance of snow with temperatures a good 10 to 15 degrees below average along with wind chills dipping into the single digits. In other words March is coming in like a lion.

Winter's roar is certainly being heard loud and clear. By later in the month as our days grow longer and Spring air masses become more prevalent our chances of nice tranquil weather or March going out like a lamb increase. So for now I am going to say we are going in like a lion and out like a lamb. But of course here in Indiana there are no guarantees and we all know that the lion can roar all the way up until Mother's Day sometimes. Will this year be different? I do think we will see some more accumulating snow in March with plenty of ups and downs. The good news is that our average highs reach near 60 degrees by the end of the month so the weather does become much easier to take. In fact I was amazed that this weather proverb has worked very well 8 of the past 10 years. So we will keep that glass half full and say it will work out in our favor this year, even if that glass is half frozen this weekend. :)


This is the picture of the snake Suzi and I saw along the Wea creek.

It is very unusual to see a snake in February, since they like warmer temperatures. Thought Mike would find this interesting. Maybe we are going to have a early spring.

Lynn

Thanks Lynn. I know these snakes usually do not come out until late March when we start averaging about one thunderstorm per week. The old Hoosier saying is that the thunder shakes them out of hibernation. Well I think our back to back days with highs near 60 did the trick this week. But in only 12 hours we went from a few rumbles of thunder to a light covering of snow for our weather watcher Mary Beth in Kentland. I think this snake is sorry he or she came out early this year. The lion is coming! Winter is roaring back into our forecast. Also, I do not think we will have any moth reports for awhile with winter taking hold once again. But that is okay I found a great way to stay warm and did enjoy some great company on my Friday!



I want to send a special shout out to the Creative Corral Pre-Schoolers at McCutcheon. Those kids and teachers are incredible and I enjoyed every bit of my visit and field trip with them. I had a blast going to the bowling alley with the kids and even had a nice lunch and then plenty of play time. My fun did not end there. I went by and saw the Future Farmers of America exhibits at McCutcheon High. I learned a whole lot and did not realize how important donkeys can be on the farm and yes that pot-bellied pig was huge! You see Lauren enjoying the miniature pony below. The McCutcheon students were great tour guides and they are even awesome chefs for their teachers from what I hear!

As you can tell I had a great time with my daughter Lauren, her class, and all the great folks at McCutcheon. By time our day was done and I had to get ready for work Lauren told me that it was the best day ever. This makes a Dad feel absolutely terrific and I look forward to spending more days like this with Lauren and my whole family. The best part of my job is not in front of the camera it is actually getting out in the community and seeing all the wonderful people that make it a truly special place to live. Have a great weekend.


11 comments:

Anonymous said...

I am still hoping for one good final BIG snow!

Chris in Tipton

Anonymous said...

Why did that get posted twice? I didn't mean for it to go twice! LOL!

Maybe St Jude will hear me once again!!!

Chris in Tipton

Anonymous said...

I am still hoping for one good final BIG snow

Chris in Tipton

Anonymous said...

St Jude and take a kiss to David! I am with you on the snowfall prayers!

Seth

Anonymous said...

And it got posted a third time!....weird.....

C in T

Anonymous said...

Hi all! Just got in, it's cold out there. Its spitting tiny snow flakes.

Nice little T shower last night. Glad it was not worse, but that was only a taste of what spring will bring.

Teri in Laf.

Anonymous said...

That's right Teri, it was a nice little thunderstorm. I know it was light because little Willie my sisters Chihuahua when things get bad will be scared and his little eyes get BIG! But last night he was doing just fine and was not the least bit worried!

I did end up with a final rainfall total of 0.74" inches last night and I to seen a few light and I do mean light snow flurries today!

The temperature fell from around 55* degrees last night at around midnight to 33* degrees by the time I got up early this morning! I had the window open because I forgot about the temperature falling after that cold front pushed through! LOL..... I woke up COLD! :o/

Have a good one everybody!

Justin.

Anonymous said...

Mike, I love the FFA! Kids do such a great job, cant wait to see the pics. Did they have the petting zoo this year? And the kids go all out on serving a wonderful breakfast for the teachers!Not like anything I have ever eaten! Delicious!

Anonymous said...

Last weekend I was itchin' for one more big snow like Chris and Seth. But Sunday's March already. That seems too late for one more snow! I know, it can happen in IN but March seems too late for me for a final snow. ;D

Anonymous said...

I am to ready to have nice weather so I will be ok with no more big snow now.
Renee Laf.

Anonymous said...

I was looking at the wabash river levels for Lafayette. Todays level was at 7.4ft - 12.7ft Sun. Then it will be cresting Monday. Glad this last system was easy on us.


Richard