Forecast for '18/'19 season

[WaterGirl]

It's been a few years since I had tomatillos growing and a decent winter for both surf and snow. Not epic snow like two winters ago, but consistent snowfall and a winter full of regular head high plus swells in the water. The surf has been less than epic the past few years which got me thinking about how I haven't been able to grow any tomatillos either. Coincidence? time will tell. I posted a picture of two tomatillo plants taking over one garden box in the Garden thread -- I have several more growing as well. Latest forecast is calling for El Nino. Some out of the ordinary weather patterns this week - Upper Jet w/ high winds in Mammoth and today scored some fun waves w/ DH today at a regular "winter" spot that usually isn't breaking this time of the year. Will be interesting to see how things pan out.... thoughts?

 

[mustski]

I also noticed that we had May gray for the first time in about 7 years. I taught at a beach school and there were 12 and 13 year olds that were complaining about the unusual May weather. I had to laugh and explain that May gray is the usual when we are not in a drought. We are also getting afternoon thunderstorms in Big Bear which we haven't had in a few years. I have my fingers crossed for sure.

 

[newboots]

Living in the Northeast, I confess to never having grown tomatillos, never mind studied the relationship among tomatillos, snow, and wave height. I will just have to get with the program!



Sounds like a good thing, though!

 

[CarverJill]

I also have no experience with tomatillos or wave patterns. I don't know what I'd do with them let alone have I considered growing them. Its all good to know though. Maybe one day I'll learn to surf.

 

[WaterGirl]

Tomatillo = salsa !!!!!

 

[Skiwino]

Tomatillos = Salsa = Enchiladas Suizas

 

[nopoleskier]

Roast Pork dinner then left over=Chile Verde
I had to request my market get some tomatillos! The cashiers are clueless ringing them up!
Yes to Salsa and Enchiladas!

 

[WaterGirl]

@nopoleskier we really have to have dinner together more often !

 

[ski diva]

Time to break out the crystal ball!

Here's a link to NOAA's forecast, which, among other things, predicts a 70% chance of an El Nino developing.

 

[Abbi]

And we watch and wait. One thing this sailor/skier knows is Mother Nature will do whatever she wants! Fingers crossed for decent snow for all!

 

[kiki]

Time to break out the crystal ball!

Here's a link to NOAA's forecast, which, among other things, predicts a 70% chance of an El Nino developing.

Google tells me El Nino means a warm weather pattern . :-(

 

[2ski2moro]

My oak tree has been producing an abundance of acorns for about 4 weeks. More acorns, better snow in the northeast. However, the acorns are smaller than usual. I've not seen that before. Here's hoping.

 

[marzNC]

SkiSE has started the annual count of days with morning fog in August. The other indicator is supposed to be wooly worms, a particular type of caterpillar. Certainly hoping for snowmaking weather early on.

 

[mustski]

Google tells me El Nino means a warm weather pattern . :-(

Yes. Warmer and wetter- however, it can bring much more snow in certain regions.

 

[Susan 76]

What about New England? Anyone hear from that area?

 

[Abbi]

What about New England? Anyone hear from that area?

What about New England? Anyone hear from that area?

Farmers Almanac ..... says warm and wet.

 

[Susan 76]

Farmers Almanac ..... says warm and wet. View attachment 9280

Lets hope they are wrong.

 

[marzNC]

What about New England? Anyone hear from that area?

There were Conditions Report threads for New England last season. I expect there will be a few for the upcoming season as well.

https://www.theskidiva.com/forums/index.php?forums/new-england-ny-state.98/

 

[dloveski]

As I recall, here in Utah we love El Ninos.....it's La Nina that we dread---if my memory serves me.

 

[Susan 76]

As I recall, here in Utah we love El Ninos.....it's La Nina that we dread---if my memory serves me.

Utah? That sounds awesome!