4/5/26 Sunday 5 am
The overwhelming theme for at least the first half of this month is “April showers.” In my last post, I talked about a pattern shift. It is looking more like a pattern change now. That does not necessarily mean a big storm.
Rather, it means the stubborn ridge we have dealt with for most of the winter is being replaced by a “dirty ridge.” That’s not a made-up thing. Strong ridges block storms, forcing them over the ridges and depositing them into the Midwest and East Coast.
“Dirty” ridges are weak, and they allow systems to pass under them. I would call it transient weather because systems can flow from west to east. This results in spotty, on-and-off, occasional showers every few days, and hopefully a storm here and there.
That is what you can expect this week: a couple of days of on-and-off showers, followed by dry weather, and then the pattern repeats.
This unsettled pattern begins tomorrow and Tuesday with spotty, on-and-off light showers and snow showers in the mountains. It does look like we have a chance for something more organized going into next weekend/early the following week, but it is too early to tell for sure.
I am behind on responding to emails. Thanks for all of the support. I have been attempting to create some sense of normalcy in our lives. Living in reactive mode is a constant struggle and prevents planning (anything). I try to make the most of the good times and be strong during the challenging times.