Recent Forecast Success and Failure

In my post of Nov 14, 2010 entitled Midwest Winter Cold and Heating Oil, I issued two long-range weather predictions.

The first one was for a cold front over the Midwest between February 12-13, 2011. The above Weather Channel map for Feb 12 shows the cold front penetrating the area.

The second forecast from the same post was for February 17-19, 2011 and expected a low pressure area over the Great Lakes and Midwest. The above weather map from the National Weather Service is for Feb. 18th. Here we see a deep low pressure system above the Great Lakes with its attendant front and winds sweeping into the Midwest.

In Michigan, for example, the National Weather Service reported frequent wind gusts of 45 mph and widespread lake effect snow flurries. In some more limited areas significant snow fell.


Long-range weather forecasting at times can be tricky. In my post of December 21, 2010, entitled South Texas Wet Weather, I expected a wet weather pattern for the South Texas Plains region. No such weather materialized. It is from these forecast failures that the most important progress is made. As someone has rightly said, we learn more from 10 failures than we do from 10 successes.

The National Weather Service map above shows that on Feb. 17th there were high wind warnings and red flag warning for Feb 17th and 18th over southern and western Texas. Referring back to the First Quarter Moon map upon which I based the original forecast, I now notice that I did not realize that Mercury (the planet of gusty winds) was triggering the degree of the First Quarter Moon. I missed this important ingredient that would have led to a different forecast had I caught it--a lesson learned.

March 18-20,2011 Special Full Moon

Cyclone Yasi fulfills long-range prediction!

Overview of UK Winter 2012-13

The Winters of 2011-14

Significant West Coast Storm February 20-23, 2011

Midwest Winter Cold and Heating Oil

Tropical Storm Matthew Fulfills Long-range Forecast!

Hurricane Earl and T.D. 10E Fulfill Long-range Forecasts!

Tropical Storm Alex Fulfills Long-range Prediction!

Bonnie Fulfills Long-range Forecast!

Introduction to the Weather Alternative

How Long-Range Forecasts Are Made

Scientists on God's Design

As we survey all the evidence, the thought insistently arises that some supernatural agency—or, rather, Agency—must be involved. Is it possible that suddenly, without intending to, we have stumbled upon scientific proof of the existence of a Supreme Being? Was it God who stepped in and so providentially crafted the cosmos for our benefit?--George Greenstein, astronomer

We are, by astronomical standards, a pampered, cosseted, cherished group of creatures. If the universe had not been made with the most exacting precision, we could never have come into existence. It is my view that these circumstances indicate the universe was created for man to live in.--John O'Keefe, astronomer at NASA

It seems to me that when confronted with the marvels of life and the universe, one must ask why and not just how. The only possible answers are religious. I find a need for God in the universe and in my own life.--Arthur L. Schawlow, Professor of Physics at Stanford University, 1981 Nobel Prize in physics

March 18-20, 2011 Special Full Moon

The Full Moon of March 19, 2011 will be a special type of full moon since it will coincide with the moon's perigee. When the moon is at perigee, it is at its closest approach to earth. This happens about every month but not every time there is a full moon. The illustration below shows the idea of perigee.


Not only will full moon and perigee coincide, but the Sun and Moon will be lined up with the earth's equator since it's almost the time of the vernal equinox (March 20th). The scientific term for this full moon at perigee is "perigee-syzygy" but astrologer Richard Nolle has coined the more vernacular term "supermoon."

Geophysicist, Fergus J. Wood, who was an expert on tidal phenomena, noted that since the new and full moons cause each month's highest tides, when the new or full moon coincides with the moon's perigee, tides are even higher. This is not too much of a problem, but when these larger tides are accompanied by strong on-shore winds, then damage can arise from coastal flooding. Although science can predict when these supermoons will occur years in advance, they cannot predict weather patterns that far in advance. This long-range weather prediction is the realm of astro-meteorology.

Fergus Wood seemed to be open to the fact that astronomical bodies might affect the weather. He said, "The seemingly above-average frequency of such concurrent events raises the question whether some interrelationship between respective astronomical and meteorological phenomena might exist which has not yet been established."

So let's look at what type of weather patterns are in store for the U.S. at this time and see if we can determine how this coming perigee-syzygy might affect those patterns.

On March 18th, we have an opposition between Mercury and Saturn--a definite storm breeder. On the 19th, we have a parallel between the Sun and Uranus. These two coincide with cold, dry air masses ushered in on northwest winds.

One possible interpretation of the different influences at work suggests that cold air will pour down through the Mississippi Valley and Great Lakes area and generate a storm system that is particularly intense from the Kentucky/Tennessee area down through the Florida Panhandle. The system then pushes eastward through the Mid-Atlantic. Since New England is under the influence of the Mercury-Saturn opposition the same storm system, or perhaps an independent one, affects that area. With the moon at perigee, these systems could be intensified.

Cyclone Yasi fulfills long-range prediction!

Overview of UK Winter 2012-13

The Winters of 2011-14

South Texas Wet Weather Feb 16-18, 2011

Significant West Coast Storm February 20-23, 2011

Midwest Winter Cold and Heating Oil

Tropical Storm Matthew Fulfills Long-range Forecast!

Hurricane Earl and T.D. 10E Fulfill Long-range Forecasts!

Tropical Storm Alex Fulfills Long-range Prediction!

Bonnie Fulfills Long-range Forecast!

Introduction to the Weather Alternative

How Long-Range Forecasts Are Made

God's Design

Astronomy [science] leads us to a unique event, a universe which was created out of nothing and delicately balanced to provide exactly the conditions required to support life. In the absence of an absurdly improbable accident, the observations of modern science seem to suggest an underlying, one might say, supernatural plan.--Nobel laureate Arno Penzias

It’s not just the universe as a whole that manifests design. Scientists find overwhelming design evidence no matter what volume size they investigate—the universe, our galaxy, planetary system, star, planets, cell, atom, and fundamental particles. On each of these size scales, evidence for extreme fine-tuning on the behalf of life and humanity persists.--Astrophysicist Hugh Ross

There is for me powerful evidence that there is something going on behind it all. It seems as though somebody has fine-tuned nature’s numbers to make the universe. The impression of design is overwhelming.--Paul Davies, British astrophysicist

This Day in Weather History

On February 10, 1899 a severe cold front hit the eastern United States. The temperature at Monterey, Virginia plunged to 29 degrees below zero!

What has convinced most students of astro-meteorology of its effectiveness is the study of past weather events and how they match up perfectly with planetary alignments. The deep freeze of Feb 10, 1899 is one such example.

According to astro-meteorology, Saturn and Uranus are planets that bring cold weather--much more so when they aspect each other. Another truism amongst astro-meteorologists is that when one of the outer planets (Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto) conjoins the degree of a previous eclipse, significant weather changes take place.

This is what happened with the Feb 10, 1899 deep freeze. A solar eclipse had taken place on December 13, 1898 at 5:43 am CST at 21 degrees Sagittarius. On Feb 9, 1899, Saturn reached this very degree of the zodiac triggering the eclipse. Saturn was also in aspect to Uranus bringing both their cold natures into the picture. Uranus was rising over the eastern United States while Saturn was rising off the U.S. East Coast.

Cyclone Yasi fulfills long-range prediction!

Overview of UK Winter 2012-13

The Winters of 2011-14

South Texas Wet Weather Feb 16-18, 2011

Significant West Coast Storm February 20-23, 2011

Midwest Winter Cold and Heating Oil

Tropical Storm Matthew Fulfills Long-range Forecast!

Hurricane Earl and T.D. 10E Fulfill Long-range Forecasts!

Tropical Storm Alex Fulfills Long-range Prediction!

Bonnie Fulfills Long-range Forecast!

Introduction to the Weather Alternative

How Long-Range Forecasts Are Made

Thought of the Day

“The smallest deed is better than the largest intention.”

Overview of UK Winter 2012-13

In a recent post we looked at an overview of the next three winters (2011-2013) in the U.S.

The conclusion was that due to the placement of the cold influence of Uranus over the eastern U.S., and the upcoming Uranus-Pluto alignment, the next 3 winters in the U.S. would bring similar weather to what we're experiencing during this present winter.

What will the next three winters be like for the UK and Europe? I've invited UK astro-meteorologist Tricia George to give her comments on the planetary influences operating during the winter of 2012-13.


Tricia will be commenting on the astro map below, which shows the planetary positions that will be operating during the winter of 2012-13. One thing that I'd like to point out right away is that, just like in the U.S. map for winter 2012-13, Uranus is present. Here we find its influence through Germany, Austria, and Italy signifying a cold and stormy winter for Europe. Now on to Tricia and her analysis of UK weather and elsewhere.


(Tricia) Winter 2012/2013 promises some sunny but breezy weeks with clear skies, but this weather will be interrupted by intermittent spells of freezing fogs, prolonged periods of drizzly rain and sleet showers, and more protracted periods of mists and clouds than is usual for our UK winter season.

Mercury's Influence
Looking at the map of planetary positions Mercury augurs well from the outset for the blue sky outlook over Ireland and western parts of Great Britain, combining with winds which may result in gale force blizzard type predominantly North Westerly activity due to the crossing with Mars to the NW of Scotland.

Venus' Influence
Venus close on the heel of these winds promises snow. Snow, frost and icy weather will have already arrived by October 2012, and more snowfall is heralded for December-February especially for southern regions of the UK with the position of Venus so close to our part of the world and featuring strongly near the mc/ic axis of the solstice chart. Venus crosses Mars off the NW coast of Scotland and these two are always the chief suspects in regard to snowy weather, sleet and blizzards, so I expect this configuration off the NW coast of Scotland to be sending in some snow blizzards.

Saturn's Influence
Saturn is moving in our direction also and in Scorpio it does not bode well for drains, boggy land and underground watering places which will be assaulted by the stormy conditions and flooding he is promising to bring our way over the winter period before March 2013.

Neptune's Influence
Taking a look at the Neptune influence on the chart it does look like some murky conditions are affecting a huge swathe of the SE sector of England from December if you watch the line Neptune forms from Budleigh Salterton up to Berwick upon Tweed in the NE of England. This looks likely to be outbursts of mists and freezing fog near the solstice, especially around low lying areas near rivers and lakes particularly and it does look to be affecting major airports! Such conditions will appear again over the ensuing winter months.

Saturn in Scorpio figures in many of the historical flood charts I have been looking at over the years, so it is set to bring some pretty murky conditions our way for the whole of 2013.....watch this space!

Asia
Looking further afield across to Asia the weather looks extremely revolutionary over Tibet where Uranus meets Mars in what looks to be an especially headline making if not seismic clash of energy.
I expect a large earthquake to make the news headlines after second week of November. The first eclipse in November 2012 is in Scorpio with Saturn so by the 22nd January we can expect some major seismic event when triggered by Mars.

Cylone Yasi fulfills long-range prediction!

The Winters of 2011-14

South Texas Wet Weather Feb 16-18, 2011

Significant West Coast Storm February 20-23, 2011

Midwest Winter Cold and Heating Oil

Tropical Storm Matthew Fulfills Long-range Forecast!

Hurricane Earl and T.D. 10E Fulfill Long-range Forecasts!

Tropical Storm Alex Fulfills Long-range Prediction!

Bonnie Fulfills Long-range Forecast!

Introduction to the Weather Alternative

How Long-Range Forecasts Are Made


Thought of the Day
“Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, ambition inspired, and success achieved.”—Helen Keller

Feb 2-5, 2011 Forecast Results

The Feb 2-5 forecast expected an energetic storm system to hit the Pacific Northwest and West Coast.



Results

Feb 2nd saw strong Santa Ana winds over southern California and the Southwest.

Feb 3rd brought rain to western Washington and snow to the Cascades.

Feb 4th and 5th-- Starting today a series of upper level disturbances will keep the chance of rain and mountain snow in the forecast for the Pacific Northwest along with gusty winds. (see above Accuweather map)

Australia



As mentioned in the last post, Cyclone Yasi fulfilled the second half of the Feb 2-5 forecast, which called for strong storms or a tropical cyclone to affect northeastern Australia.

The Winters of 2011-14

South Texas Wet Weather Feb 16-18, 2011

Significant West Coast Storm February 20-23, 2011

Midwest Winter Cold and Heating Oil

Tropical Storm Matthew Fulfills Long-range Forecast!

Hurricane Earl and T.D. 10E Fulfill Long-range Forecasts!

Tropical Storm Alex Fulfills Long-range Prediction!

Bonnie Fulfills Long-range Forecast!

Introduction to the Weather Alternative

How Long-Range Forecasts Are Made

The Gas Formula

Groundhog Day Blizzard and Australian Cyclone Yasi

A crippling winter storm, nicknamed the Groundhog Day Blizzard, will impact much of the eastern two-thirds of the United States over the next few days.



Between Monday and Wednesday (Jan 31-Feb 2), both a major blizzard and an ice storm will affect a large portion of the Midwest and continue its trek eastward through New England.

The storm coincides perfectly with the New Moon of February 2nd and its conjunction to Mars. The planet Mars in astro-meteorology is known for acute and energetic storm systems. A number of charts place the Sun-Moon-Mars combination over the eastern United States but the most outstanding one is the last Lunar Eclipse of December 21, 2010.

Australia

In my post of January 15, 2010, which contained forecasts for Feb 2-5, 2011, I commented on how the Sun-Mars conjunction strongly affected Australia, especially the northeastern part. I concluded by saying that since it's cyclone season down under, a tropical system could not be ruled out.



This forecast will be fulfilled in Severe Tropical Cyclone Yasi. As shown on the weather map from the Australian Bureau of Meteorology, the cyclone is predicted to hit northeastern Australia on February 2nd.

The Winters of 2011-14

Feb 2-5, 2011 U.S. West Coast and Australia

South Texas Wet Weather Feb 16-18, 2011

Significant West Coast Storm February 20-23, 2011

Midwest Winter Cold and Heating Oil

Tropical Storm Matthew Fulfills Long-range Forecast!

Hurricane Earl and T.D. 10E Fulfill Long-range Forecasts!

Tropical Storm Alex Fulfills Long-range Prediction!

Bonnie Fulfills Long-range Forecast!

Introduction to the Weather Alternative

How Long-Range Forecasts Are Made

J. C. Penny

J.C. Penny, one of twelve children of an unpaid (not merely underpaid) minister in Missouri, went to the Rockies to cure his tuberculosis. In a 25-ft wide building on a side street of a small Wyoming coal mining town, he started a store. He lived in a sloping-roofed attic above the store with his bride. He built that store into a chain of more than 1500 stores, all of them on main streets. "It is neglect of little things," he said, "not hard luck nor lack of talent, that trips up most men."

January 25-27, 2011 Forecast Results

In my post of December 29, 2010, I pinpointed the New England and Nova Scotia areas for storm activity due to astronomical cycles involving the Sun, Mercury, Saturn, and Pluto. In another post (Nov 14, 2010) I also forecast stormy conditions for the Great Lakes and Midwest.
The above Accuweather map for January 26th shows the storm impact over the Northeast and New England that resulted in travel disruptions and many flight cancellations.

The next map for the 27th shows the storms impact over eastern Canada.


Snow tallies exceeded a foot throughout the corridor from Philadelphia to New York City. Places across southern New England have joined this list with South Windsor, Conn. picking up 19 inches and Milford, Mass reporting 13.9 inches.

A fast moving system affected the Great Lakes as well on the 24th and 25th.

Here are some pictures of the snow left over the Northeast.






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The Winters of 2011-14

Feb 2-5, 2011 U.S. West Coast and Australia

South Texas Wet Weather Feb 16-18, 2011

Significant West Coast Storm February 20-23, 2011

Midwest Winter Cold and Heating Oil

Tropical Storm Matthew Fulfills Long-range Forecast!

Hurricane Earl and T.D. 10E Fulfill Long-range Forecasts!

Tropical Storm Alex Fulfills Long-range Prediction!

Bonnie Fulfills Long-range Forecast!

Introduction to the Weather Alternative

How Long-Range Forecasts Are Made

Kepler on Astrology
When Johannes Kepler was asked how he could believe in the nonsense of astrology, he replied "As a Lutheran astrologer I discard the nonsense but retain the substance."

The Winters of 2011-14

In his recent Accuweather video entitled "A La Nina That Is King?...More Cold to Follow!" meteorologist Joe Bastardi explains the current cold conditions found over the United States and other parts of the globe.

Based on a double La Nina followed by an El Nino, Bastardi concludes that "There are things going on that are bigger than the normal course of affairs." He concludes that the trend for coming winters will be toward colder weather. As a result of the La Nina influence,"When the Pacific cools," he states, "the globe cools."

How does Joe's synopsis square away with astro-meteorological indications for future winters? One of the most important tools in astro-meteorology is the Cardinal Solar Ingress chart set for the beginning of each season and valid throughout the entire season in question. Based on indications in the Ingress chart for the winter of 2010-11, I concluded that the U.S. Midwest would experience a cold winter due to the placement of Uranus over the 88th degree of west longitude. This is exactly what is happening.

Since the position of Uranus in an Ingress chart is a good indication of where colder conditions will originate and proceed eastward, it's interesting to note the positions of Uranus in the Cardinal Solar Ingresses for the next three winters. The three maps shown below show where Uranus will be in each seasonal winter chart. I've stripped most of the other planetary lines for ease of viewing.

The first map is for the winter of 2011-12. Here we see the area Uranus will influence shown by the darker line which runs through 82 west longitude or the area from the eastern Great Lakes through Florida. The yellow line next to it shows the Sun's influence which is square to Uranus. This is a disruptive influence resulting in stormy conditions there.



The next map is for the winter of 2012-13. The influence of Uranus affects 74 west longitude that runs through the Northeast U.S. specifically New York and New Jersey.



The third map is for the winter of 2013-14. Here, once again we see Uranus (the white line) affecting the U.S. Northeast. The black line represents the planet Mars, which at that time will be in opposition to Uranus indicating a tempestuous winter season.



The general trend shown here is for the center of cold to migrate progessively eastward over the next few winters. All in all, the eastern U.S. should be in for a few winters comparable to this year's winter. So I think Joe Bastardi is correct in his assesment of future winters. One thing not shown in the above maps is the fact that as we progress toward 2014, Uranus forms a number of squares to Pluto. My research classifies Pluto as a cold planet--thus intensifying the storminess and coldness of the winters to come.

Feb 2-5, 2011 U.S. West Coast and Australia

January 25-27, 2011 New England and Eastern Canada

South Texas Wet Weather Feb 16-18, 2011

Significant West Coast Storm February 20-23, 2011

Major Storm January 3-5, 2011

Midwest Winter Cold and Heating Oil

Tropical Storm Matthew Fulfills Long-range Forecast!

Hurricane Earl and T.D. 10E Fulfill Long-range Forecasts!

Tropical Storm Alex Fulfills Long-range Prediction!

Bonnie Fulfills Long-range Forecast!

Introduction to the Weather Alternative

How Long-Range Forecasts Are Made

SNOW!

I just got off the phone with a friend living in northern North Dakota near the Canadian border. She said that since this morning the snow has been nearly waist high and is still falling. The temperature is dropping way below zero and the north wind is increasing to near gale force. Her husband has done nothing but look through the kitchen window and stare. She says that if it gets worse, she may have to let him in.

Next Week 's Big Storm

Both Accuweather and the Weather Channel have been talking about the potential "big storm" that will likely hit the East Coast next Tuesday and Wednesday (Jan 25-26). This will likely be the fulfillment of my long-range forecast for January 25-27, 2011 that I posted last December 29th.

Accuweather is saying this storm may be right up there with the Christmas Weekend Blizzard. They're thinking it could be a big deal. My forecast made note of the fact that "astronomical cycles involving the Sun, Mercury, Saturn, and Pluto culminate between January 25-27, 2011 and bring storm potential for New England, Nova Scotia and surrounding areas."

Feb 2-5, 2011 U.S. West Coast and Australia

January 25-27, 2011 New England and Eastern Canada

South Texas Wet Weather Feb 16-18, 2011

Significant West Coast Storm February 20-23, 2011

Major Storm January 3-5, 2011

Midwest Winter Cold and Heating Oil

Tropical Storm Matthew Fulfills Long-range Forecast!

Hurricane Earl and T.D. 10E Fulfill Long-range Forecasts!

Tropical Storm Alex Fulfills Long-range Prediction!

Bonnie Fulfills Long-range Forecast!

Introduction to the Weather Alternative

How Long-Range Forecasts Are Made

Thought of the Day

“If you can’t change your fate, change your attitude.”—Amy Tan

Jan 16-18, 2011 Forecast Results

The long-range forecast for Jan 16-18, 2011 called for a cold high pressure system over the Midwest. The forecast was posted on Nov 14, 2010.



The Weather Channel map above for Jan 16th shows the high pressure over the Midwest. It didn't last very long as a wintry mix hit the area over the next days. Below is the map for the 18th.




Feb 2-5, 2011 U.S. West Coast and Australia

January 25-27, 2011 New England and Eastern Canada

South Texas Wet Weather Feb 16-18, 2011

Significant West Coast Storm February 20-23, 2011

Major Storm January 3-5, 2011

Midwest Winter Cold and Heating Oil

Tropical Storm Matthew Fulfills Long-range Forecast!

Hurricane Earl and T.D. 10E Fulfill Long-range Forecasts!

Tropical Storm Alex Fulfills Long-range Prediction!

Bonnie Fulfills Long-range Forecast!

Introduction to the Weather Alternative

How Long-Range Forecasts Are Made

More Global Warming

Feb 2-5, 2011 U.S. West Coast and Australia

The Sun-Mars conjunction, occurring at intervals of 25.7 months, is normally equated with heat and dryness. The conjunction of February 4th follows on the heels of the New Moon of the 2nd. This will add energy to the Sun-Mars conjunction and may give us more than the normal increase in temperatures.

For the United States, the conjunction affects the West Coast area. Since we're in the middle of winter, the heat indicated by Mars may trigger an energetic storm system over the Pacific Northwest and West Coast.

The conjunction also strongly affects Australia. Given that Australia is in the middle of their summer season, heat is more easily manifested. But due to the New Moon effect on the Sun-Mars conjunction, I think strong storms may ensue especially over the northeastern part of Australia and southward. It's also tropical cyclone season down under so a tropical system cannot be ruled out.

January 25-27, 2011 New England and Eastern Canada

South Texas Wet Weather Feb 16-18, 2011

Significant West Coast Storm February 20-23, 2011

Major Storm January 3-5, 2011

Midwest Winter Cold and Heating Oil

Tropical Storm Matthew Fulfills Long-range Forecast!

Hurricane Earl and T.D. 10E Fulfill Long-range Forecasts!

Tropical Storm Alex Fulfills Long-range Prediction!

Bonnie Fulfills Long-range Forecast!

Introduction to the Weather Alternative

How Long-Range Forecasts Are Made

Global Warming

January 10-13, 2011 Forecast Results

At the end of December, The Weather Alternative forecast warned of an invasion of cold air, a low pressure system, and high wind warnings to affect the Great Lakes, the Pacific Northwest, and the Northeast between January 10-13, 2011.

The above Weather Channel map for today, January 11th, shows the three storm systems as predicted. The storm system over the Great Lakes has dropped 3 to 6 inches of snow and is currently producing winds of 25 to 30 mph.

Meanwhile, a major snowstorm is in the making over the Northeast. Conventional meteorologists foresee 6 to 10 inches of snow across New Jersey, and about a foot of snow in the lower Hudson Valley and New York City. Long Island may see over a foot of snow. When factoring in the wind, which could gust as high as 50 mph in New England, forecasters are expecting blizzard conditions there as well as over Long Island.

The Northwest is no exception. A disruptive winter storm, tonight into tomorrow, could bring 1 to 3 inches of snow to Seattle, which is an unusual occurrence. High wind warnings are in effect for the Pacific Northwest coast as 30 to 40 mph winds and gusts up to 60 mph affect the area.

January 25-27, 2011 New England and Eastern Canada

South Texas Wet Weather Feb 16-18, 2011

Significant West Coast Storm February 20-23, 2011

Major Storm January 3-5, 2011

Midwest Winter Cold and Heating Oil

Tropical Storm Matthew Fulfills Long-range Forecast!

Hurricane Earl and T.D. 10E Fulfill Long-range Forecasts!

Tropical Storm Alex Fulfills Long-range Prediction!

Bonnie Fulfills Long-range Forecast!

Introduction to the Weather Alternative

How Long-Range Forecasts Are Made

Global Warming and Recent Weather

January 6-8, 2011 Forecast Results

The Weather Alternative forecast for January 6-8 was posted on November 14, 2010 and called for a low pressure system to affect Chicago and the Great Lakes area.

Since yesterday (Jan 6), a storm system moved through the Great Lakes bringing light snow and snow showers. Heavy lake-effects snows are possible around the Great Lakes today (7th) and tomorrow (8th) fulfilling the long-range forecast. The above Weather Channel map is for today.

January 25-27, 2011 New England and Eastern Canada

Great Lakes Winter Storm Jan 10-13, 2011

South Texas Wet Weather Feb 16-18, 2011

Significant West Coast Storm February 20-23, 2011

Major Storm January 3-5, 2011

Midwest Winter Cold and Heating Oil

Tropical Storm Matthew Fulfills Long-range Forecast!

Hurricane Earl and T.D. 10E Fulfill Long-range Forecasts!

Tropical Storm Alex Fulfills Long-range Prediction!

Bonnie Fulfills Long-range Forecast!

Introduction to the Weather Alternative

How Long-Range Forecasts Are Made

The Wish List



Do you wish you had a bodyguard--
someone to stand by you, protect you, and reassure you whenever you feel afraid?

Do you wish you had a confidant--
someone you could tell anything to, knowing that person would understand and be sympathetic?

Do you wish you had a special friend--
the kind who’s always there, who doesn’t abandon you when you’re feeling miserable, and who stands up for you when you’re being laughed at?

Do you wish you had an adviser--
someone who could give you the right kind of advice when you’re in a sticky or difficult situation?

Well, there is someone who wants to enter your life and be all those things for you--and more! He loves you so much, and He just wants a chance to prove it to you.

It’s Jesus, God’s son!

He sacrificed everything to bring you happiness, and all you have to do is reach out and receive it.

It’s simple to invite Him into your life! Just say this little prayer, and mean it:

“Dear Jesus, I really need a friend like You--someone who will never let me down, someone I can talk to, someone who will protect me and advise me when I need help. Please come into my heart and life and be that friend for me. I want to get to know You more, Jesus. You sound almost too good to be true, but I want to give You a chance to be a part of my life. Thank You for Your friendship, and for Your love.”

January 3-5, 2011 Forecast Results

A low pressure system is affecting the Great Lakes area with lake-effect snow. I mentioned this time period in two different posts. The first was last Nov. 14th and the second on Dec. 16th.


The low is not nearly the major storm I thought it would be in the Dec 16th post, although as we'll see below, it will strengthen east of the Great Lakes. I did forecast windy conditions in the Nov. 14th post. Accuweather reports that blustery winds will accompany the system. These are labeled in the above weather map as "bitter breezes."


Another low will affect the Great Lakes tomorrow and then is expected to strengthen off the New England coast on Friday and Saturday threatening the area with another snowstorm. This will coincide beautifully with the Sun's square to Saturn over that area on Friday, January 7th.

January 25-27, 2011 New England and Eastern Canada

Great Lakes Winter Storm Jan 10-13, 2011

South Texas Wet Weather Feb 16-18, 2011

Significant West Coast Storm February 20-23, 2011

Major Storm January 3-5, 2011

Midwest Winter Cold and Heating Oil


Tropical Storm Matthew Fulfills Long-range Forecast!

Hurricane Earl and T.D. 10E Fulfill Long-range Forecasts!

Tropical Storm Alex Fulfills Long-range Prediction!

Bonnie Fulfills Long-range Forecast!

Introduction to the Weather Alternative

How Long-Range Forecasts Are Made

This Year

This year …
I’ll take more time to laugh and smile,
To feel the wind upon my face,
To learn true wisdom from a child,
Give my soul the needed space,
To live life pure and clear …
… this year.

This year …
I’ll learn to turn off my computer,
Interact with human beings,
Spend less time in online stupor,
More time learning, breathing, seeing
All that life holds dear …
… this year.

This year …
I will resolve to write that letter
That I have too long neglected,
Make an aching heart feel better,
Cheer a friend who feels dejected,
Bring someone some cheer …
… this year.

This year …
I’ll not be hijacked by my deadlines,
Or imprisoned by ambitions.
Or let dismal, gloomy headlines
Dictate my heart’s disposition.
I’ll choose faith, not fear …
… this year.

This year …
I’ll see the struggling flower beneath
The hard, frosty exterior
Of one who lets frustration see the
Because they feel inferior.
I’ll try to draw them near …
… this year.

This year …
No high and mighty resolutions
Fit for presidents and kings.
I’ll start a quiet revolution,
Seek these simple loving things
Above wealth or career …
… this year.— Ian Bach

Mid-January Arctic Blast and Nor'easter Forecast Results

Accuweather's Joe Bastardi recently issued a forecast calling for a blast of arctic air in mid January to affect the Plains and Upper Midwest and then spread over much of the nation. Joe's post confirms my long-range forecast posted on November 14, 2010 entitled Midwest Winter Cold and Heating Oil.

He also concludes that "new burst of cold will have consumers using more heating fuel than previously thought and may stress their budgets."

In the winter season chart, the planets Jupiter and Uranus affect the 88th and 89th line of west longitude. Uranus when thus stationed predicates unseasonably low temperatures. Since Bastardi mentions that the cold outbreak gets underway around the middle of January, it's interesting to note that on January 13, 2011, the Jupiter-Uranus parallel is exact. This parallel has been observed by astro-meteorologists to coincide with high wind velocities, sudden abnormally high pressure areas, and low temperatures.

The Sun's sextile to Uranus takes place on January 17th. This crystali

zing 60 degree aspect intensifies the cold as temperatures decline sharply.

Nor'easter Forecast

On another note, my forecast for a nor'easter-like storm to affect the New England area between December 29, 2010 - January 1, 2011 did not materialize.


The forecast, however, did mention that "the storm begins to form over the Northern Plains and makes its way across the Great Lakes/Midwest area..." This is exactly what happened as blizzard conditions impacted the the Northern Plains and Great Lakes area between the 29th and 31st.

January 25-27, 2011 New England and Eastern Canada

Great Lakes Winter Storm Jan 10-13, 2011

South Texas Wet Weather Feb 16-18, 2011

Significant West Coast Storm February 20-23, 2011

Major Storm January 3-5, 2011

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January 25-27, 2011 New England and Eastern Canada

Astronomical cycles involving the Sun, Mercury, Saturn, and Pluto culminate between January 25-27, 2011 and bring storm potential for New England, Nova Scotia and surrounding areas.

At this time Saturn will begin its retrograde motion, which by itself, is an indicator of cold, damp weather. On the day it turns retrograde, it also receives a square from Mercury. Negative aspects from Mercury coincide with low pressure systems. The Sun's parallel to Pluto is also operating at this time and has been observed to breed cold weather.

Great Lakes Winter Storm Jan 10-13, 2011

South Texas Wet Weather Feb 16-18, 2011

Significant West Coast Storm February 20-23, 2011

Major Storm January 3-5, 2011

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December 2010 Nor'easter Forecast

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The Faith Value of The US Dollar

Financial Crisis



Unfettered greed, plain usury, outsourcing and endless wars have hollowed out from the inside the American Economy. And the black horse of the Apocalypse is running free collecting his dues.

The once mighty dollar has been reduced to nothing more than worthless paper devalued to but a shadow of its former glory. The UN, China, Russia, Arab Nations and World economic leaders are all calling for a new world currency, In essence, the report calls for a new Bretton Woods-style system of managed international exchange rates, meaning central banks would be forced to intervene and either support or push down their currencies depending on how the rest of the world economy is behaving.

How ironic that the idol that so many worshiped has come down bring with it its mighty temples and threatens to bury its devotees. Is not a question of if but when will the US Dollar collapse. Panicked investors have reacted by driving the price of gold to new heights never seen in world history.

Great Lakes Winter Storm Jan 10-13, 2011

Between January 10th and 13th, 2011 the formation of a low pressure system and an invasion of cold air over the Great Lakes will likely result in winter storm and high wind warnings over the area.

Cold fronts on weather maps are depicted by the following symbol.



Many readers, however, prefer Gil Elvgren's depiction of a Cold Front.

While we're on the subject of heavenly bodies, it is precisely the angular relationships involving the Sun, Mercury, Mars, Jupiter, and Uranus that, according to astro-meteorology, will trigger the intense low pressure system over the Great Lakes area.

The Sun's parallel to Mercury accelerates wind velocities. Mercury's parallel to Mars also has the same effect. Bleak, penetrating, blustery cold weather accompanies the square of Mercury to Uranus, and high-velocity winds attend the parallel between Jupiter and Uranus.

The Pacific Northwest and British Columbia, as well as the Northeast U.S. will also be affected by these planetary alignments.

South Texas Wet Weather Feb 16-18, 2011

Significant West Coast Storm February 20-23, 2011

Major Storm January 3-5, 2011

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December 2010 Nor'easter Forecast

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South Texas Wet Weather Feb 16-18, 2011

The First Quarter Moon of February 11, 2011 sets up a potentially wet weather pattern for the South Texas Plains region.



As shown on the accompanying map, at the time of the First Quarter Moon, Neptune and the Moon occupy angular positions. That is to say as the Moon is setting to the west, Neptune will be anti-culminating or reaching its lowest point (directly underneath the earth).

Around the 17th, the Sun will oppose Neptune and spark this planetary combination over the Rio Grande about 150 miles southwest of San Antonio, Texas. Neptune , the most pluvial of all the celestial bodies, foreshadows abundant moisture and threatens flooding in those regions where it occupies the meridian.

Significant West Coast Storm February 20-23, 2011

Major Storm January 3-5, 2011

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December 2010 Nor'easter Forecast

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Significant West Coast Storm February 20-23, 2011

Expect whipping winds and a strong low pressure system to bring precipitation to coastal areas of British Columbia, the Pacific Northwest, Idaho, and Nevada as it pushes eastward.

The planet Neptune occupies the 116th line of west longitude through Idaho, Nevada, and southern California in the winter seasonal chart. Neptune's influence has been observed by astro-meteorologists to correspond with increased atmospheric moisture, southerly air flows, and heavy downpours when aspected negatively by other planets. Between the 20th and 23rd of February 2011, both Mercury and Mars will conjoin Neptune triggering its pluvial influence.

Conjunctions of Mercury and Mars bring acute weather systems characterized by whipping westerly winds. The conjunction of Mars and Neptune induce a rapidly falling barometer and semi-tropical-like low pressure systems. Mercury's conjunction to Neptune also lowers the barometer and increases precipitation.

The Mars-Neptune conjunction occurs about every two years. Our last one was the conjunction of March 8, 2009. The seasonal chart for the winter of 2008-9 also placed Neptune over the West Coast States. That particular storm, which was also was the subject of a long-range forecast brought winter storm warnings and winter weather advisories across the Pacific Northwest, Idaho, and western Montana. Snow levels in western Washington and northwest Oregon were about at sea level causing driving problems. This year's Mars-Neptune conjunction is exacerbated by the additional energy of the Mercury-Mars conjunction.

The celestial waterworks may actually get underway a few days beforehand when the Sun makes its conjunction to Neptune on the 17th. Then, the Full Moon of February 18th falls in close conjunction to Neptune drawing moisture up from southern regions.

The same planetary configurations affect the eastern portion of Australia which may now be subject to heavy rain.

Major Storm January 3-5, 2011

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December 2010 Nor'easter Forecast

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Major Storm January 3-5, 2011

The ingredients for a major storm to form over the Great Lakes area will come together between the 3rd and 5th of January 2011. According to the long-range forecast method based on Johannes Kepler's use of planetary cycles, the alignments of Jupiter and Uranus coupled with the configuration between Venus and Neptune will provide the cold and moisture needed to create a powerful atmospheric disturbance.






The conjunction of Jupiter and Uranus recurs at average periods of 13.81 years and have been observed by astro-meteorologists to coincide with intense cold fronts and high velocity winds. During the 2010-11 winter season, Jupiter and Uranus set up residence over 87 west longitude ranging southward through Chicago, Illinois, western Kentucky and Tennessee, and on through Mobile, Alabama.


The configurations between Venus and Neptune, the pluvial planet par excellence,
have been observed to induce southerly air flows, lower barometer, and the heaviest downpours. The New Moon chart at this time localizes their influence over the Great Lakes area.








It appears that a cold air mass from the northern Plains will push eastward and collide with warm, moist air over the Great Lakes at this time and affect an area as far southward as Tennessee. The storm should then move eastward over the U.S. Northeast.

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Approaching Storm Appears On Schedule

Accuweather meteorologists over the last few days have become aware of a snowstorm that may affect the Northeast and New England this weekend. This is the storm that I posted about 2 months ago based on astro-meteorological indicators.



Accuweather meteorologists have stated that the odds are increasing for the storm to affect the Northeast and New England but they are not sure yet if it will track that close to the coast.



In my post of October 16, 2010, I explained the astro-meteorological reasoning behind the storm. The combination of the Sun's conjunction to a retrograde Mercury (a classic storm breeder) and their squares to Uranus between December 18th and 20th led to the forecast for a possible Nor'easter-type storm to affect the area.



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