March 27-31, 2013 Forecast Results

In a recent forecast for the Northeast and New England, I expected these areas to experience winter storm conditions between the 27th and 30th as a result of the conjunctions between the Sun, Venus, and Uranus. On the 27th, the New England area experienced 1 to 3 inches of snow in the lower elevations and as much as 6 inches in the mountains of Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont. The Northeast was unaffected except for some snow flurries in western New York.

The main action was taking place further east in portions of Newfoundland and Labrador in Canada. Warnings for snow, strong winds, and blowing snow were posted for these areas on the 28th and 29th due to an intense low pressure system that had become stationary over the North Atlantic. This corresponds to the positions of the Sun, Venus, and Uranus in the Full Moon chart of March 27th. I had not taken these into account in my original forecast.

Similar conditions were expected over Alaska between these dates. On the 28th, a low pressure system moving through the Central Gulf of Alaska brought snow showers and strong winds to portions of Southern Alaska.

In another forecast concerned with the possible California water shortage, I mentioned that a storm system would affect southern California in and around March 31st.

The Weather Channel reported today (31st) that rain showers and mountain snows are increasing for northern and central California and the Great Basin as an upper-level low moves in from the Pacific. Their weather map below shows the area affected.



More Snow for the Northeast and New England
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Timing the Relief for Drought-Stricken U.S. Plains
Testing Astrometeorology Part 2
Hurricane Sandy Fulfills Long-range Weather Prediction!
Testing Astrometeorology Part 1
Mars Conjunct Saturn August 15, 2012
Jupiter-Neptune and Heavy Rain
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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March 22, 2013 Forecast Results

Here are the results of the first forecast posted in California Water Shortage Spring 2013 Forecast on March 12th. The forecast read as follows:

Forecast

March 22, 2013
Around this date, a stormy and windy system is indicated over southern California that may bring precipitation.

Results
On the 20th of March, rain and high mountain snow hit the Northwest, and northern and central California. None was reported in southern California. The National Weather Service map below shows the storm system.



The forecast also mentioned a windy system over southern California. On the 22nd, the National Weather Service reported in their Southwest California Area Forecast Discussion that gusty north winds would continue to impact portions of the southland and then shift to the northeast on the 23rd.

More Snow for the Northeast and New England
California Water Shortage Spring 2013 Forecast
Timing the Relief for Drought-Stricken U.S. Plains
Testing Astrometeorology Part 2
Hurricane Sandy Fulfills Long-range Weather Prediction!
Testing Astrometeorology Part 1
Mars Conjunct Saturn August 15, 2012
Jupiter-Neptune and Heavy Rain
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

More Snow for the Northeast and New England

Meteorologist Joe D’Aleo points out in a recent post on his website http://www.icecap.us/ that so far the winter of 2012-13 from November to February has been ranked the 4^th snowiest. First place is taken by the winter of 1977-78. Second place belongs to the winter of 2009-10, and third place is held by the winter of 2010-11.

 

Forecast
March 27-30, 2013

According to astrometeorological calculations, the Northeast and New England are not out of the woods yet. The 20^th Century’s top long-range weather forecaster, G.J. McCormack, who used planetary cycles as the basis for his forecasts stated that atmospheric disturbances are intensified when the Sun forms aspects with two or more planets of opposite natures. This scenario is about to play out between March 27-30, 2013 when the Sun conjoins Venus and Uranus. These two planets are opposite in nature from an astrometeorological standpoint. Venus increases moisture and warmth while Uranus corresponds to cold, dry air masses and erratic winds. Being aspected together by the Sun will create disruptive atmospheric conditions at this time and points toward another winter storm, even though we’ve officially enter spring, for the Northeast and New England on those dates. A similar setup takes place over Alaska on these dates.

California Water Shortage Spring 2013 Forecast
Timing the Relief for Drought-Stricken U.S. Plains
Testing Astrometeorology Part 2
Hurricane Sandy Fulfills Long-range Weather Prediction!
Testing Astrometeorology Part 1
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
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

Climate Change FAQs and Myths (from icecap.us)

Weather extremes such as droughts, floods, hurricane, tornadoes, and heat waves have become more common.

Scientists have studied this issue and come to the opposite conclusion: extreme events are becoming LESS common. Atlantic hurricanes were much more numerous from 1950 to 1975 than from 1975 to present. Hailstorms in the US are 35% less common than they were fifty years ago. Extreme rainfall in the US at the end of the 20th century is comparable to what it was at the beginning of the 20th century. Roger Pielke, Jr, in the journal Climatic Change (1999) said “it is essentially impossible to attribute any particular weather event to global warming.” For flooding, Pielke did list a number of important non-climatic factors that have the potential to influence flooding in the future, including deteriorating dams and levees, changes in land use, building in flood-prone areas, governmental policies, as well as other societal influences. Pielke, R.A., JR. 1999. Nine fallacies of floods. Climatic Change 42: 413-438.

California Water Shortage Spring 2013 Forecast

In a recent Accuweather post entitled Concerns Mount for California Water Shortage, Jillian Macmath informs us of a possible upcoming water shortage for California if there is below-normal precipitation going into the spring season. November and December of last year resulted in an above-average water supply for northern California, but January and February were the driest combined months on record. Meteorologists are concerned that the spring season may be a dry one and thus worsen the situation.

Looking back at the planetary influences at work in January and February, we can see the reason for the dryness of those two months. Basing our investigation off the key season chart, we see that from January 10^th through the 20^th, Mars, the planet of heat and dryness was transiting over the Golden State. Then between the 25^th and 31^st of January, Mercury, another planet associated with high pressure, passed over California. The Sun also transited across the state from January 30^th till February 10^th in the sign Aquarius—another dry sign.

This spring, the seasonal chart places Saturn in Scorpio just off the West Coast. Although Saturn is not the only player involved in formulating a long-range forecast, it would be beneficial to know if aspects to Saturn coincide with precipitation. The last time Saturn transited Scorpio was during 1982-84. Doing a little research, I found that there’s good evidence to support the idea that Saturn in Scorpio does bring some precipitation. The current seasonal chart for this winter also placed Saturn in Scorpio over California. I found that hard aspects to Saturn by other planets did coincide with rain events. In looking at different charts for the spring season in California, I discovered that other astrometeorological events such as another transit of Mars over the state and the Sun’s conjunction to Mars apparently will outweigh the Saturn factor. Below are some of the dates these important aspects take place. So in conclusion, the spring season does look predominantly dry.

Forecast

March 22
Around this date, a stormy and windy system is indicated over southern California that may bring precipitation.

March 31
In and around this date, another storm system is indicated over southern California.

April 13-25
During this period, Mars transits over the state of California in the Full Moon chart. This usually coincides with a dry period.

April 17
Specifically around this date, the Sun conjoins Mars and is localized over California in the Full Moon chart. This corresponds to warmer temperatures and dry conditions. At times, storms can ensue after the heat.

April 22
At this time one of the above mentioned aspects to Saturn takes places. We should see a front or low pressure area form off the U.S. West Coast, which may bring precipitation inland.

April 27
At this time Mars triggers the Full Moon chart increasing heat and dryness. Sometimes this results in storms being generated after the heat.

April 28
Around this time, the Sun will oppose Saturn off the U.S. West Coast bringing a front or low pressure system there. The opposition should also affect areas of southeastern California.

May 1
A vigorous low pressure area or front forms around now and moves inland bringing stormy conditions.

May 3
Warm and dry conditions with the possibility of increased wind velocities are indicated in and around this date.

May 5-20
In another key chart, Mars will transit across California now bringing warm and dry conditions.

May 7-8
Mercury's aspect to Mars will bring and warm and dry atmosphere with increased wind velocities around this time.

May 11
The Sun's conjunction to Mercury is known to bring high pressure, which we should expect around this date.

May 12-31
The majority of aspects at this time indicate fair weather with not much chance of rain.

June 3
Due to an aspect involving Saturn, somewhat cooler weather and higher humidity may be expected but this is not necessarily a rainmaker.

June 7-8
Mercury makes some important aspects to Uranus and Pluto. This may bring an anomalous weather pattern to the Pacific Northwest and California. It may mean stormy or windy conditions or perhaps extremes of cold before and after these dates.

June 12
Around this time a cold front lowers temperatures and perhaps triggers a little precipitation.

June 13-20
The rest of the season appears to be mostly dry.

Timing the Relief for Drought-Stricken U.S. Plains
Testing Astrometeorology Part 2
Hurricane Sandy Fulfills Long-range Weather Prediction!
Testing Astrometeorology Part 1
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
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



Dr. Craig's response to atheist mom's article on CNN 

Winter Storm Saturn Fulfills Long-range Weather Forecast!

In my Winter 2012-13 forecast posted on December 12, 2012, I issued the following forecast:

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.

Results
The Weather Channel has named the winter storm that is developing over the Midwest, "Winter Storm Saturn." According to their latest report, "Tonight the heavier snow...falls in the northern Mississippi Valley as snow moves into eastern Iowa, southern Wisconsin and northern Illinois." This is the area mentioned in my post almost 3 months ago.

The Accuweather headline for today states, "High Winds to Disrupt Travel in Midwest After Snowstorm." All the particulars mentioned here confirm the long-range forecast that pinpointed the Plains, the Mississippi Valley, and windy and stormy conditions. The map below is from Accuweather.



More Forecast Results


In the same December post, a few other forecasts were given. Here is a brief look at how they turned out.

Forecast

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.

Results
The severe weather over Mississippi and Alabama arrived on schedule. The Accuweather map below shows the severe weather that struck the very area on the 25th.

Significant downpours and localized flash flooding were expected over this area along with a few tornadoes. While I called for mild and breezy conditions over the Plains, it was anything but mild. It was windy, as shown on the above map, but a blizzard raged over parts of the Plains as well.

Forecast

February 28-March 2, 2013
In two different posts, I issued what appears to be contradictory forecasts--but maybe not. The first one read as follows:

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.

Results
The Weather Channel map below (March 1) shows the high pressure that held sway over much of the area. They reported that much of the West would be dry on Friday, March 1st.




The second forecast appeared in a post about drought relief for the Plains. In this forecast I mentioned that we could expect moisture over the Rockies and Plains around the 28th of February due to the conjunction of Venus and Neptune. Although much of the area was under high pressure, the National Weather Service reported of Feb. 28th that a disturbance would move over Colorado dropping between 1 and 4 inches of snow and that portions of Oklahoma and Texas would have isolated thunderstorms.

Timing the Relief for Drought-Stricken U.S. Plains
Testing Astrometeorology Part 2
Hurricane Sandy Fulfills Long-range Weather Prediction!
Testing Astrometeorology Part 1
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
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

Here's a short, interesting video on the Nephalim or giants of the Old Testament.


Ask Doug: Who were the nephalim? from Canon Wired on Vimeo.