December 21-31, 2012 Long-range Forecast Results

Here are the first results of long-range winter weather forecasts issued on Dec. 12, 2012. These forecasts were based on the Sun's aspects to Neptune, Uranus, and Pluto. In some recent posts, we've looked at the importance of the angles the Sun makes to other planets. (See Testing Astrometeorology Part 1 and Testing Astrometeorology Part 2) Let's see how they turned out.

The first forecast was for December 21-23, 2012.

Forecast
The first aspect the Sun makes is a sextile to Neptune. Throughout the winter season, Neptune will affect the Rocky Mountains. Neptune is not known for cold winter weather but rather warm and mild conditions when aspected by the Sun. At this time, expect rising temperatures and a generally pleasant atmosphere over the Rockies.

Results
The National Weather Service map below is for December 21st. Here we see that the area over the Rockies is mostly controlled by a high pressure system, which normally equates with fair conditions.



Forecast
December 24-26, 2012
At this time, the Sun will square Uranus which affects the Northeast and New England. Unlike Neptune, Uranus is a cold weather breeder and when aspected by the Sun's square promises a cold wave with increasing winds, sleet, and snow.

Results
On the 24th, The Weather Channel reported "Winter Storm Euclid pounds Plains and East" then on the 26th they warned that 1 to 2 inches of heavy rain would drench Virginia, the Delmarva, and south New Jersey. Damaging wind gusts and a possible tornado were to be expected. Frozen precipitation and around 6 inches of snow was forecast for Pennsylvania. The storm would then spread into New York and New England with wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph or more. The Accuweather map below shows the conditions expected on the 26th.



Forecast
December 24-31, 2012
The Sun's square to Uranus on the 25th as well as the Sun's conjunction to Pluto on the 30th, will also affect areas of Europe from Germany and Italy over to Poland and Greece with winter storm potential. We should also keep our eyes on Alaska for a strong winter storm at this time.

Results
Europe
On the 25th, heavy outbreaks of snow were felt across Norway, Sweden, and southern Finland. Snow changed to rain across the Baltic states, and gales were experienced across northern Europe. By the 28th, heavy snow hit the former Yugoslavia with heavy rain and sleet affecting southern Italy. The 30th brought heavy showers and rain to Poland.

Alaska
The National Weather Service map below is for December 26th. The warning for that day read: PACIFIC STORM WILL BRING BLIZZARD CONDITIONS TO SOUTHWEST
ALASKA. On the 28th, the NWS issued a winter storm warning: WINTER STORM TO BRING SNOW AND WIND TO SOUTHWEST ALASKA TONIGHT INTO SATURDAY.

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Long-range Weather Forecasts Winter 2012-13

In some recent posts, we looked at the Sun's conjunctions and oppositions to Saturn and the effects these aspects had on weather systems according to the study of astrometeorology. (Testing Astrometeorology Part 1 and Testing Astrometeorology Part 2) In this post, we'll look at the aspects the Sun makes to planets throughout the winter season of 2012-13 and see what we might expect to happen to the weather.



The winter season starts this year on December 21st. As the season progresses, the Sun will make different aspects to the other planets. We'll look at what areas of the U.S. these aspects will affect and what type of weather we should expect.

Forecasts
December 21-23, 2012
The first aspect the Sun makes is a sextile to Neptune. Throughout the winter season, Neptune will affect the Rocky Mountains. Neptune is not known for cold winter weather but rather warm and mild conditions when aspected by the Sun. At this time, expect rising temperatures and a generally pleasant atmosphere over the Rockies.

December 24-26, 2012
At this time, the Sun will square Uranus which affects the Northeast and New England. Unlike Neptune, Uranus is a cold weather breeder and when aspected by the Sun's square promises a cold wave with increasing winds, sleet, and snow.

December 24-31, 2012
The Sun's square to Uranus on the 25th as well as the Sun's conjunction to Pluto on the 30th, will also affect areas of Europe from Germany and Italy over to Poland and Greece with winter storm potential. We should also keep our eyes on Alaska for a strong winter storm at this time.

January 23-25, 2013
The Sun now sextiles Uranus and trines Jupiter. The Sun-Uranus combination affects the Northeast U.S. and New England where a cold wave will bring frosty conditions and northwest winds. The Sun-Jupiter pair affects the Deep South and East Central states with high pressure keeping things cool and dry.

January 29-31, 2013
The Sun will square Saturn now. Since Saturn affects the West Coast and the Great Basin area this winter, we can expect rain and heavy snow followed by a cold wave.

February 20-22, 2013
The Sun will make its conjunction to Neptune which, as stated earlier, affects the Rockies. There will be a major weather pattern change that brings rising temperatures, mist or fog, and possibly a low pressure area to the Rockies and into the Plains. During winter, Neptune often coincides with thaws.

February 24-27, 2013
This Full Moon period marks an important time since it coincides with the Sun's square to Jupiter. While this probably indicates mild and breezy conditions for the Plains, further east, over Mississippi and Alabama the extra added influence of Mercury conjunct Mars should slam those states with a strong low pressure system bringing high winds and precipitation.

February 28-March 2, 2013
The Sun sextiles Pluto and trines Saturn. This will bring fair and cool conditions to the Plains and also to the Great Basin area and western states.

March 3-5, 2013
The Sun's last aspect during the winter season is its conjunction to Mercury. This will affect the Plains and Mississippi Valley areas. Watch for a strong cold front ushering in windy and stormy conditions there.
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Forecast Results for the Solar Eclipse of Nov. 13, 2012

Here are the results of the weather forecasts for the Solar Eclipse of Nov. 13, 2012. These were posted on June 10th, 2012. The solar eclipse affected a number of places due to the placement of the Sun, Moon, Mercury, and Neptune. Severe weather was expected over these locations roughly between Nov 12-15.

The first location was located around 133 west longitude and 41 north latitude, which lies off the West Coast of the United States. The forecast suggested a powerful low pressure area would develop there and affect the U.S. West Coast. The Weather Channel map below for the 16th shows a low pressure area headed toward California and the Pacific Northwest.

On the 15th, the Weather Channel headline stated " Rain and Snow Bombard the West Coast." On the 16th, the  headline read " Storm Parade Rolls on for the West Coast."

The next area was in the western Atlantic around 53 west longitude and 23 north latitude. I expected tropical storm or hurricane formation around there. Nothing very impressive resulted. The National Weather Service reported the following on the 13th:

ISOLATED SHOWERS AND POSSIBLE ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS ARE
OCCURRING FROM 18N-32N BETWEEN 56W-70W. THIS LARGE AREA OF
SURFACE TROUGHING IS FORECAST TO LIFT NORTHWARD OVER THE NEXT 24
TO 36 HOURS WITH CYCLOGENESIS OCCURRING IN THE PROCESS

Another important area was found over the eastern Europe. I expected heavy downpours there. The big news between the 13th and 15th was the flooding in Italy, which is a bit farther west but still "in the zone" as it were. The map below is an aerial view of Orte near Rome.

On the 16th, outbreaks of rain occurred across the Baltic States in Russia.

The next area in the forecast was Korea. Here, I expected a tropical system or powerful low pressure area. I don't have much in the way of weather records for the area but the map below is for the 12th. Low pressure moving through Japan and Korea brought showers and colder weather according to one weather source.

The last area mentioned in the forecast was Brazil and Uruguay. I didn't come across anything major for this time period. Below, is the weather map for the 15th which shows at least some storminess over Brazil.
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October 21-November 11, 2012 Fall Forecast Results

This is the next installment of some recent long-range weather forecast results. These forecasts were made back in August and September of this year. In the August 18th post for the Central U.S., the following forecast was made:

Forecast
October 21-25, 2012
Cooler and stormy around the 21st. The Sun's parallel and trine to Neptune around the 23rd should increase southerly air flow and temperatures with perhaps mild or foggy conditions. Then, on the 25th when the Sun conjoins Saturn, things turn stormier most likely due to a cold front.

Results
The general idea of the forecast-- cooler and stormy conditions preceded by a southerly air flow bringing rising temperatures--was fulfilled. Here's a quote from The Weather Channel posted on October 21st.

"A boundary between mild air streaming northward through the Midwest and Ohio Valley and cooler air lurking over the Upper Midwest and northern Plains will be the battleground for some showers and storms on Monday (Oct 22)."

Then on the 23rd, The Weather Channel reported that a strong cold front was then poised to move through the region on the 24th through the 27th. Behind the front temperatures tumbled 20 to 40 degrees.

The Weather Channel map below is for the 24th and shows the cold front and stormy conditions.

The next forecast was also for the Plains and Mississippi Valley area.

Forecast
November 1-2, 2012
Saturn now moves closer to the Mississippi Valley and receives an adverse aspect from Mars. This should result in atmospheric disturbance over the eastern Plains and Mississippi Valley.

Results
This forecast found its fulfillment in a quick moving disturbance that brought some rain showers from Missouri to Ohio on November 3rd. Some light snow and wintry precipitation also was experienced across parts of eastern North Dakota and northwestern Minnesota.

The following Weather Channel map is for November 1st and shows a low pressure over Missouri.



The next forecast was for the West Coast and was issued on August 15, 2012.

 Forecast
November 1-3, 2012
A front or storm systems enters the area.

Results
Western Washington and northwest Oregon experienced some rain showers on November 2nd and 3rd. The Weather Channel map below is for the 2nd and shows the front entering the West Coast.

The next forecast appeared in the same post.

Forecast
November 4-6, 2012
Southerly winds bring increasing temperatures.

Results
Temperatures did increase but not exactly because of southerly winds. In this case the winds were northwest winds which brought warm, dry air to the West Coast. Accuweather headlines for Nov. 3rd stated Record-Breaking Heat Returing to Southern California. They also pointed out that very warm temperatures would persist until the 6th. The Accuweather map below shows the warm up.


The last forecast was for the eastern U.S., posted on September 9th.

Forecast
November 9-11, 2012
The transit Sun triggers Venus and Mars which is known to increase temperatures but also carries the potential for storminess throughout the eastern section of the U.S.

Results
The warmth described in the forecast materialized over the eastern U.S. on the weekend of the 10th and 11th. The Weather Channel reported that temps were from near average to 18 degrees above average. There was also showery rain from central and western Upstate New York to Virginia preceded by gusty southerly winds on the 11th.

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Testing Astrometeorology Part 2

In Testing Astrometeorology Part 1, I looked at the effect that Sun-Saturn oppositions are reported to have on weather systems. In this test of astrometeorology, I want to see if the system of long-range weather forecasting based on planetary cycles that has been handed down to us over the centuries is reliable. There are basically three components that make up the system. When taken together, they should provide us with the following information: what kind of weather we should expect, when we should expect it, and where we should expect it.

The “what” is determined by the natures of the planets involved. In the case of the Sun-Saturn opposition, tradition tells us cold, stormy periods delivering rain, snow, hail, etc., depending on the season in question, are to be expected. The “when” is shown by the dates on which the aspect takes place. This can be found by consulting an ephemeris that lists the date and time of planetary aspects. The “where” can be determined by erecting key astrological charts that show where the planets in question fall across the earth’s surface. In Part 1, I used the Cardinal Solar Ingress chart for this purpose since this is the main chart for the season in question.

In this post, I’ll look at some Sun-Saturn conjunctions using the same criteria. Let’s see if the what, when, and where can be reliably determined by this method. If so, then astrometeorology should be a dependable tool for making long-range weather forecasts since we can know when and where these aspects will take place months and years before they do.

According to G. J. McCormack, the 20^th Century’s most able long-range weather forecaster, the Sun-Saturn conjunction is similar in effect to the Sun-Saturn opposition. In all seasons, McCormack states that the conjunction brings low pressure areas with heavy precipitation, cold, and easterly winds. The one exception McCormack mentions is Saturn’s transit through the zodiacal sign Leo, which brings hot weather since Saturn “concentrates the influence of the sign in which it may be posited at any time.” Since Leo is a hot, dry sign, Saturn here brings hot, dry weather. Then, when the Sun conjoins Saturn in Leo, the heat wave is broken. Let’s look at some recent Sun-Saturn conjunctions and see how they fair.

June 24, 2003

As seen below, the Solar Ingress map for the summer of 2003 placed the Sun-Saturn conjunction over 104 west longitude. We should expect to see its effects over the Rockies and Plains.

The Weather Channel map below is for June 24, 2003. We can see a low pressure system over the exact area mentioned above with rain affecting the Rockies and a stationary front across the Northern Plains.

On the 23^rd, The Weather Channel reported “Scattered severe storms and isolated tornadoes will do a substantial amount of saber rattling from southeastern Wyoming into the Upper Midwest, especially across eastern South Dakota, much of Nebraska, southern Minnesota and northern Iowa. Locally heavy downpours will deluge pretty much the same areas, too, especially during the overnight hours both tonight and tomorrow as scattered storms cluster into unruly gangs.”

The Weekly Weather and Crop Bulletin for the week of June 22-28, 2003 reported that cool weather in Montana, the Dakotas, and western Nebraska was a much as 10 degrees below normal. Widespread beneficial precipitation accompanied the lower temperatures in Wyoming and northern Utah. Between the 22^nd and 25^th, severe storms and more than 75 tornadoes erupted across the Plains and upper Midwest.

July 23, 2005

The Sun-Saturn conjunction took place over 68 west longitude which runs through eastern Maine.

The conjunction took place in Leo. As mentioned above, Saturn in this sign can bring heat. Saturn entered Leo on the 16th of July and the National Weather Service began issuing excessive heat watches for Delaware and Washington D.C. on the 17th. Heat continued to plague the Northeast and New England. The Sun-Saturn conjunction took place on the 23rd. Shortly thereafter, on the 26th the heat wave was broken. The Weather Channel reported that “after an extended period of hot and humid conditions, residents of the Northeast will finally get a break as a significant cold front slides through the region.”


August 7, 2006


Saturn was also in Leo during this period. The first week of August brought record heat to the Northeast. The Sun’s conjunction with Saturn on the 7th broke the heat wave. Accuweather headlines for the 7th read “Cold Front Takes Aim on the Northeast” The front brought locally strong to severe storms. The following Weather Channel map for the 8th shows the cold front.


September 3, 2008

Here we find the Sun-Saturn conjunction over 106 west longitude.


Temperatures were 5 to 20 degrees below average in Montana, Wyoming, eastern Idaho, northern Utah, and Colorado according to the Weather Channel’s September 4th report.

September 17, 2009

This next example is more than a Sun-Saturn conjunction and as such really does not fit in this series. At this time Saturn was in exact opposition to Uranus. So the Sun came along and conjoined Saturn as well as opposed Uranus. They were over the Mississippi Valley. This was a longer lasting influence due to the slower moving planets which lasted from the 17th through the 26th.


During this period a pesky, slow-moving low pressure area drenched the Southeast as can be seen in the Weather Channel map for the 17th. As much as 4 to 8 inches of rain fell from northeastern Texas to the central Appalachians. Between the 20th and 26th, severe flooding affected a broad area around northern Georgia. Four inches of rain fell for a second week from northern and central Mississippi eastward into the southern Appalachians.



October 13, 2011

The Sun-Saturn conjunction appears over 119 west longitude.


Blazing heat baked the entire Southwest U.S. at this time. What stands out is Saturn’s association with an east wind. In this area of the country, an east wind does not import any moisture because it comes from the interior, dry desert areas of the Great Basin etc. At this time the normal onshore flow that keeps this area cool was replaced by an offshore flow or east wind bringing high heat.

Conclusion
By and large, the Sun-Saturn conjunction appears to live up to its reputation as a breeder of cold weather, low pressure areas, heavy precipitation, and east wind. Only in the last example was there no precipitation, but considering the time of year, and the geographical location, we can understand why. An east wind over New England blows off the sea and often brings a “backdoor cold front” with plenty of moisture. An east wind, however, over the desert Southwest has access to hot, dry air from desert regions.

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Hurricane Sandy Fulfills Long-range Weather Prediction!

Hurricane Sandy's path along the U.S. East Coast and her upcoming landfall fulfill a long-range prediction issued here on The Weather Alternative back in May of this year. The May 26, 2012 post entitled Long-range Effects of the May 20, 2012 Solar Eclipse Part 2 pinpointed the U.S. East Coast and Caribbean area for a possible tropical system and other severe weather between October 28-30 of this year.

In that post, I presented the following astro-locality map. The map shows areas circled in red that would be activated at different times resulting in severe weather.

      
Let's look at some of these areas starting with the red circle in the Caribbean. In the May post, I pointed out how Tropical Storm Beryl had developed there at the time of the eclipse. This is the same area where Hurricane Sandy began on October 22nd as Tropical Depression 18.

Next, let's look at the circles over the Carolina's. One is over South Carolina, and the other is off the North Carolina coast. In the original post, I showed how Tropical Storm Alberto affected this area on the day of the eclipse. I then pointed out how a few days later when the eclipse was activated once again, Subtropical Storm Beryl was drawn there as well. The National Weather Service map below is for today and shows Hurricane Sandy over the very same area.


The last circles are over the Mid-Atlantic and the Northeast. These areas have experienced severe weather when the eclipse has been activated in the past. These same areas are slated to be under the gun over the next few days as can be seen from the next National Weather Service map showing the extent of tropical storm force winds from Hurricane Sandy.

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October 15-21, 2012 Fall Forecast Results

Here are the latest results of long-range weather forecasts for the 2012 fall season. The first forecast was posted back in August of this year for the central U.S. and can be found here.

Forecast
October 15-19, 2012
Venus and Jupiter make adverse aspects to Saturn, and the Sun parallels Saturn. This represents a cold and stormy time for the Plains.

Results

The Weather Channel map below is for Oct 16 and shows a low pressure area affecting the central and northern Plains.

On the 16th, the Weather Channel reported "Wind Maker Rolls into the Plains and Midwest." Their post on the 17th stated "Rain and showers spiral around a large storm system centered in the Great Lakes. It will be wet from the northern and central Plains eastward to the Ohio Valley."

Between the 16th and 17th, this storm system was responsible for wind gusts near hurricane strength over the Plains that spread blustery and chilly conditions to the Ohio Valley. Powerful wind gusts swept into Kansas and Missouri on the 18th, and a powerful storm lingered over Minnesota and Wisconsin.

Forecast
October 17-19, 2012
Mercury will now activate the position of Venus and most likely bring a front or low pressure system that affects 84 west longitude from Michigan down through Florida.

Results
This forecast was posted on Sept 9th and can be found here. The following Weather Channel map is for October 17th and shows a cold front pushing toward the aforementioned area.

Accuweather headlines on the 17th stated "Mississippi Valley Strong Storms Wednesday Night." On the 18th the Weather Channel reported "Midwest Storm Dominates Eastern Weather." By the 18th, this potent cold front moving across the Lower Mississippi Valley acted as the ignition for thunderstorms. The day before, at least 8 people were injured by tornadoes that swept through the Mississippi Valley and the South.

Forecast West Coast U.S.
October 20-21, 2012
Windy and stormy conditions.

Results
This forecast was for the U.S. West Coast and was posted in August 2012. The following Accuweather map for the 21st shows the low pressure system fulfilling the long-range forecast.

On the 19th, the National Weather Service began to issue urgent winter weather messages for Washington and Oregon calling for the first significant snow of the season to affect mountains and passes. Wind warnings were also posted stating that a strong cold front would bring windy conditions on the 19th and 20th. Sustained winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 45 mph were expected.

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Testing Astrometeorology Part 1

Recently, I was reading through astrologer Bruce Scofield’s doctoral dissertation entitled A History and Test of Planetary Weather Forecasting, which he submitted to the University of Massachusetts Amherst in May of 2010. This 249-page dissertation examines the history of astrometeorology, which is a methodology for forecasting weather patterns based on geocentric planetary alignments. As readers of this blog know, that is the subject presented here at The Weather Alternative. Bruce’s dissertation also presents a test of astrometeorology.

Bruce’s hypothesis states that there is a correlation, shown in daily temperature records, between cooling trends in specific regions and the geocentric alignments of the Sun and the planet Saturn. He uses modern daily temperature data from New England, Central England, Prague, and other locations. He finds that his hypothesis is supported by a number of tests that show lower temperatures on days when the Sun-Saturn alignments occur, especially when near the equinoxes. In particular, he studies the opposition aspect between the Sun and Saturn.

The astrometeorological method takes into account a number of factors when determining weather forecasts. First, the time of the aspect in question is noted. By this I mean the day or days when those aspects among the Sun and planets form. Second, the nature of the planets in aspect must be considered. Do the astrometeorological natures of the planets involved in the aspect point toward cold, wind, heat, storms etc.? These natures have been handed down to us by previous weather forecasters of past centuries. Third, certain key charts are used to determine where on earth the influence of the aspect will manifest. Just because a certain aspect might signify cold weather does not mean the whole earth will feel this influence. These key charts localize the influence of the planets in question to certain geographical areas. Now, for whatever reasons, as I understand his test, Bruce deals with the Sun-Saturn oppositions without the localizing effect of these key charts.

I thought I’d give a look at some past Sun-Saturn oppositions with the aid of one of the most important key charts, see where the effects would be localized, and then check the weather for those dates to see if they correspond to the weather experienced. All of the astrometeorological authors, as Bruce points out, agree that Saturn was associated with cold weather. We also find that these same authors associated the Sun-Saturn opposition with stormy periods that delivered rain, snow, hail etc. depending on the season. I’ve used, in each case, the key seasonal chart to localize the influence of the Sun-Saturn opposition. For the winter season, this means the chart for the Sun’s ingress into Capricorn and for the spring season, the Sun’s ingress into Aries. I found a number of seasonal charts that placed the Sun-Saturn opposition over or near the continental United States. I confined my research to these since I have past weather records for the U.S. The first map is for the Sun-Saturn opposition of February 10, 2007. As shown below, the key chart placed the Sun and Saturn off the U.S. West Coast. This would signify an area of great concentration of the cold and storminess promised by the opposition, which would then travel in eastward motion as weather patterns do at those latitudes.
The Weather Channel map for Feb 10, 2007 shows a cold front and stormy conditions (both expected from the opposition) affecting the West Coast states.
On the 10th, the Weather Channel reported: Several storm systems will move into the West bringing rain to the lower elevations and welcome snow the mountains and ski resorts. One of these weather systems will move into Southern California on Sunday (Feb 11) bringing showers to Los Angeles and San Diego with snow above 6000 feet. Snow levels will fall to around 5000 feet in the Sierra Nevada where over a foot of additional snow is forecast by Sunday night. The Wasatch in Utah are forecast to pick up generally as much as 12 inches of new snow above 6000 feet with rain in Salt Lake City.

February 24, 2008


The key chart for the Sun-Saturn opposition of Feb 24, 2008 also placed the Sun and Saturn over the West Coast states as shown in the astro-locality map below.

The following Accuweather map is for Feb 24, 2008. Is shows heavy rain and blizzard conditions affecting California.

Accuweather reported the following on the 24th: A powerful storm will continue to blast California with rain, burying mountain snow and howling winds today. A yardstick will be needed to measure the snow that falls in the Sierra through tonight. The storm will bury the ski resorts above 7,000 feet with a total of 3 to 5 feet of snow.

March 8, 2009

The next key chart places the Sun-Saturn opposition of Mar 8, 2009 over the Plains.


The Weather Channel map below for the 7th, shows a powerful storm system hitting the Plains, which continued for a couple of days.

Accuweather headlines on the 7th read: Two Snowstorms Slam Central Plains The first in a pair of snowstorms will blanket the ground with fresh coating of snow from northern Nebraska northeastward into southern Ontario this weekend. The second storm could bring blizzard conditions and heavy snowfall along a similar path, potentially paralyzing travel over some areas and ushering in a wintry blast of cold air.

March 21, 2010
The key chart for the spring season placed the Sun-Saturn opposition over the eastern U.S.

The following Weather Channel map is for the 22nd and shows a strong storm system over the exact same area.

Accuweather reported that locally strong thunderstorms were affecting the Southeast. “The thunderstorms are being triggered by the clash of two distinctly different air masses. Colder air is invading the Southeast, where mild and more moist air currently resides.” They also stated that within a few days biting cold air would take a shot at the Midwest and Northeast.

Conclusion
I think including the locality information provided by the key charts in these examples has served to confirm traditional notions about the effect of Sun-Saturn oppositions. The March 8, 2009 storm was one that I predicted in the preceding February by this astrometeorological method. Click here.

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October 1-10, 2012 Fall Forecast Results

Here is the next installment of fall forecast results. These long-range weather forecasts were published back in August of 2012 and are based on planetary cycles also known as astrometeorology.

The first forecasts we'll look at were for the Central U.S. and can be found here.

Forecast
October 4-5, 2012
Mercury will parallel Neptune and conjoin Saturn. Around this time the central Plains should experience a southerly air flow first that increases temps and humidity. The weather then may turn cloudy with some possible rain and cooler temps.


Results
On October 4th, Accuweather posted an article about the Blue Norther that was beginning to affect the Central U.S. There definition is as follows:

What is a Blue Norther?

A blue norther is a cold front that brings much cooler air to the Plains and Texas, often with very sudden changes. The wind switches from a southerly direction to a northerly direction when these fronts pass through an area. "You can get a high of 85 degrees, and then a high in the 30s or 40s the next day with rain," AccuWeather Expert Senior Meteorologist Joe Sobel said.

This confirms the long-range forecast which talked about the central Plains experiencing a southerly airflow and increase in temperatures before the weather then turned colder. The next Accuweather map shows the cold temperatures or rather the departure from normal temperatures at this time.


Forecast
October 9-10, 2012

Saturn's trine to Neptune is exact now. Cloudiness, night frosts. Misty or foggy, gloomy or cloudy, showery, lower temps through the Plains area.

Results
The next Accuweather map for the 9th shows the cloudiness mentioned in the long-range forecast.
The following Accuweather map shows the lower temperatures also mentioned in the long-range forecast.

West
The original forecast can be found here.

Forecast

October 1-3, 2012

A cold and possibly windy high pressure area or front affects the region.

Results

On October 2nd, Accuweather reported that the combination of dry air and gusty winds was enhancing the risk for fires across a large part of the West.

On the 3rd, the National Weather Service issued the following warning for the Pacific Northwest:

WINDS...EAST TO NORTHEAST 10 TO 15 MPH WITH GUSTS 20 TO 30 MPH. HOWEVER ON RIDGES AND NEAR THE COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE...EXPECT EAST WIND 20 TO 25 MPH...WITH GUSTS 30 TO 45 MPH.   

Forecast

October 8-10, 2012

A cool, fair weather pattern.

Results

On October 8th, the NWS at Portland, OR posted the following synopsis:

DRY CONDITIONS PERSIST THROUGH THE MIDDLE OF THIS WEEK UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF HIGH PRESSURE OVER THE EAST PACIFIC.

Fall Weather 2012: Eastern U.S.
Fall Weather 2012: New England
Fall Weather 2012: Central U.S.
Fall Weather 2012: The U.S. West Coast
Mars Conjunct Saturn August 15, 2012
Jupiter-Neptune and Heavy Rain
The Solar Eclipse of November 13, 2012
Long-range effects of the May 20, 2012 Solar Eclipse
Long-range effects of the May 20, 2012 Solar Eclipse Part 2
Hurricane Season 2011 Forecast Results
Hurricane Risk-Management
New Weather Alternative Website
Overview of UK Winter 2012-13
The Winters of 2011-14
Fulfilled Long-range Forecasts for Hurricane Season 2010
Introduction to the Weather Alternative

September 25-October 1, 2012 Forecast Results

Here are the results of the first forecasts made at the end of August for the beginning of the fall season.

Central U.S.

Forecast
Sept 30-Oct 1
Mercury will parallel Saturn now and the Moon will opposed Mercury and Saturn on October 1st. Saturn stretches from Texas to Minnesota. We should see increasing cloudiness, easterly winds, lower temps, and possible precipitation.

Results
Mercury's parallel to Saturn as mentioned above is bringing the first major pattern change to the central U.S. As we speak, colder air is starting to funnel down the eastern Rockies into the Plains. Chillier air will move in over the northern and central Rockies to parts of the Plains and Midwest. Check out the Weather Channel map below. Eastern U.S.

Forecast

Sept 25-27

Venus' square to Mars at this time will increase temperatures and bring a front or storm system to the Mid-Atlantic area.

Results

On the 25th, weather forecasters reported, "...the rain and storms may impact the swath from Washington, D.C., to Philadelphia, New York City and Boston during Wednesday (26th). On the 27th, they said, "- A zone of drenching showers and locally gusty thunderstorms from the mid-Atlantic and Ohio Valley to the south-central Plains will once again impact millions of people into Thursday night. Towns and communities from West Virginia to the Delmarva Peninsula will have to be alert late this afternoon and evening for potentially gusty storms...a few of the storms will be capable of producing gusty and potentially damaging winds." The Weather Channel map below is for the 27th and shows a low pressure area over the Mid-Atlantic. West Coast

Forecast

Sept 25-29

A very stormy weather system is expected packing high velocity winds and precipitation over the West Coast.

Results

No major storm system affected the area at this time. On the 27th and 28th a breezy front affected the area with little or no threat of precipitation. The map below shows the front on the 29th.

New England

Forecast

Sept 26-27

The Mars-Neptune crossing off the New England coast is triggered now as well as another one further south off the North Carolina coast. This might be an indication of the path of a tropical system that is drawn northward passed the Carolinas toward New England in and around these dates.

Results

Although no tropical system developed, there was heavy rain reported. Sept 27th- Showers associated with a surface low and cold front will move from Pennsylvania and West Virginia into southern New York and southwest New England overnight. Some of the heavier showers could produce rainfall totals in excess of one inch from Pennsylvania to southern New York tonight and Friday. Sept 28th- Pockets of locally heavy rain, especially eastern New England, is possible through tonight, with some spots expected to pick up over an inch.

The following map is for the 26th.



Fall Weather 2012: Eastern U.S.
Fall Weather 2012: New England
Fall Weather 2012: Central U.S.
Fall Weather 2012: The U.S. West Coast
Mars Conjunct Saturn August 15, 2012
Jupiter-Neptune and Heavy Rain
The Solar Eclipse of November 13, 2012
Long-range effects of the May 20, 2012 Solar Eclipse
Long-range effects of the May 20, 2012 Solar Eclipse Part 2
Hurricane Season 2011 Forecast Results
Hurricane Risk-Management
New Weather Alternative Website
Overview of UK Winter 2012-13
The Winters of 2011-14
Fulfilled Long-range Forecasts for Hurricane Season 2010
Introduction to the Weather Alternative

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