The night before the train ride to Denali National Park, our tour guide spread the news that clouds would be hiding Denali, Alaska’s highest peak, just as they had for 29 of August’s 31 days, and that we had practically zero chance of seeing it. Meteorologists were predicting snowy weather for the mountain peak thatContinue reading “What We Weren’t Supposed to See”
Tag Archives: Weather
Luck of the Draw
We have had a about a 50 percent chance of rain for the last several days but as usual, the wet weather passed us by once again. Ten miles to the northeast, storms dropped heavy rains, and the squall line moved steadily away from us. Maybe today will be different; I just would like toContinue reading “Luck of the Draw”
Tropic Time
Gray, somber clouds blanked the sky with the threat of rain. This was a regional storm system, not quite a “tropical depression” and definitely not a “tropical storm.” No, this was just a prelude that I call a “tropical wad,” which portends the beginning of the hurricane season. It’s heeeere! #clouds #weather #tropicalstorm #hurricaneseason
Cool Colors
I must admit, we don’t get cold weather here in Florida, we get cool weather. Though it may seem cold to us, the hibiscus plants love it and make even the cool days colorful. #hibiscus #cool #florida #weather #colorful
Raggedy Cloud Pastels
The weather gods were at it again with different types of clouds at varying heights splashed with kaleidoscope colors across a canvas of blue sky. Rain and cold may have been on its way, but for a brief while, the preview was a chaotic delight. #rain #clouds #lightshow #kaleidoscope #weather
The Broken Tree
The Broken Treeby Howard EskildsenNot the picture of serenity,It wavered quite uncertainlyA running crackHad split its backAnd jeopardized its destinyFor a time it made some feeble shadeA trembling perch for a wandering jayPropped up by ropeWith the barest hope Of standing for another dayWhether by flaw or fate’s designIt could only be a matter ofContinue reading “The Broken Tree”
Cool Front
Cool weather has finally arrived here in central Florida with the passage of this season’s first real cold front a few days ago. Gusty, northerly winds buffeted the trees and even scattered my yard bags across the lawn and down the street after the yard waste that they contained had been picked up. Gray cloudsContinue reading “Cool Front”
Storm Warning
Milton is on its way, but the worst of the storm will pass well to the south of us. We will be spared the 100+ MPH winds, probably more like 30-50 MPH here, but a lot of rain is expected. Fortunately, we are on high ground and fared very well 20 years ago when multipleContinue reading “Storm Warning”
Weather or Not
Mares’ tails in the morning sky radiated orange light from the rising sun. Sometimes they portend mischief from the weather gods and signal the approach of rainy weather, but not always. A cool front is north and west of us and could bring some “interesting” weather, or it may remain stationary with little effect here.Continue reading “Weather or Not”
Fingers of Fall
A passing cold front brought cooler, drier weather and a distincely autumn pattern to sunset sky. Gone are the fluffy cumulus, and in their place, thin layered stratus clouds caught the last light from the yesterday’s sun. For a time it will bring respite from the warm subtropical air and form a shield from passingContinue reading “Fingers of Fall”
Eskildoodle Photos and Feelings 