On Mon, 09 Apr 2012 13:15:53 -0400, Ed Huntress
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On Mon, 9 Apr 2012 22:26:28 +0800, "Dennis" wrote:


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On Apr 9, 7:35 am, Ignoramus4025
wrote:
Even setting aside the global warming, I am very worried, how the hell
I and my people are supposed to work this summer.

In eastern U.S. we had a much warmer winter, but now it has reverted
to some what colder than average temperatures.


Dan


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In south western austalia, in areas of virgin bush, satellite imaging has
show large areas (IIRC up to 10%) of old growth trees dying due to extended
drought periods. Definitely concerning.

I don't know what part of the eastern US that Dan is talking about,
but March was much warmer than normal for the Northeast, and April, so
far, is also above normal. Precipitation is below normal:

http://www.nrcc.cornell.edu/#

Check the daily almanacs for New York, Philadelphia, Wilmington,
Charleston W.Va., Washington D.C., and Boston.
Our local conservation authority is concerned about the lack of spring
runoff, usully at this time of year, they are warning people to stay
away from stream banks. this year they have mid summer flows in mid
April.