Wednesday, March 29, 2017

The Return

NITROGEN FROM SKY
NOAA Note
we're pleased
WALLPAPER:  BIT OF NITROGEN
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.. Seldom mentioned is that snow brings more captive nitrogen to the ground than does rain or any other form of precipitation.
.. The last couple of warm weeks have removed snow from the dark masses in town: house roofs, streets, exposed car roofs, and south facing raised bed gardens.
GREEN WONDER
.. We're anticipating the planting of the early spring crops.
.. The forecast late snow storm for the next couple of days will give us the shot of nitrogen that early crops enjoy.
.. Fishing will be good - catching should be great.

NOTE FROM NOAA
Event:

Winter Storm Watch
Alert:
...WINTER WEATHER RETURNS TO HIGHER ELEVATIONS OF SOUTHWEST 
MONTANA THURSDAY AND FRIDAY... 
 
.Travelers through higher elevations of Southwest Montana should 
prepare for the potential for periods of moderate to heavy 
precipitation late tonight through Friday morning. For higher 
elevations of southwest Montana, this will rain changing to snow 
as snow levels gradually drop from 7500 feet tonight to 5500 feet 
Thursday night into Friday morning. Areas most impacted will be 
above 6500-feet elevation, where moderate to heavy snow may fall 
at times. Between 5500-feet and 6500-feet, minor snow 
accumulations will be possible especially Thursday night through 
Friday morning. 
 
...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY 
MORNING FOR ELEVATIONS ABOVE 6500 FEET... 
The National Weather Service in Great Falls has issued a Winter 
Storm Watch For elevations above 6500 feet, which is in effect 
from late tonight through Friday morning. 
 
* Locations: Big Hole Pass, Chief Joseph Pass, Monida Pass, 
Raynolds Pass, Targhee Pass, and West Yellowstone. 
 
* Timing: Beginning late tonight toward Big Hole and Chief Joseph 
Pass, and then spreading east Thursday evening through Friday 
morning. 
 
* Accumulations: Snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible, with 
6 to 12 inches possible toward Big Hole and Chief Joseph Passes 
in western Beaverhead County. 
 
* Winds: North 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. 
 
* Visibilities: Possibly reduced to one-quarter mile at times in 
heavier snow. 
 
* Hazard Elevation: For elevations above 6500 feet. 
 
* Snow Level: 7500 feet Wednesday overnight lowering to 5500 feet 
Friday morning. 
 
* Impacts: Periods of moderate to heavy snow may significantly 
impact travel.
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WALLPAPER:  MAYOCOBA BEANS: (Phaseolus vulgaris)

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