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Kentucky Weather Summary--2003: By: Tom Priddy UK Ag. Weather Center --- Kentucky Climate Summary: For the Period 12-22-2003 to 12-28-2003 Above Normal Temperatures and Below Normal Rainfall: Temperatures for the period averaged 39 degrees across the state which was 6 degrees above normal and 4 degrees warmer than the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 50 in the West to 47 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 6 degrees above normal in the West to 6 degrees above normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 32 degrees in the West to 29 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 4 degrees above normal in the West to 8 degrees above normal in the East. Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.56 inches statewide which was 0.40 inches below normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.48 inches, Central 0.56 inches, Bluegrass 0.61 inches and East 0.57 inches, which was 0.52, 0.47, 0.25 and 0.35 inches respectively below normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Hardinsburg to a high of 0.94 inches at Louisville. --- Kentucky Climate Summary For the Period December 15 to 21, 2003 Near Normal Temperatures and Below Normal Precipitation There was more snow across Kentucky this week. Skies were generally overcast during the week as storm systems crossed the area on Tuesday night and Thursday. Skies cleared for the weekend, bringing the lowest temperatures of the season on Saturday and Sunday morning. However, high temperatures on Sunday were above normal due to southerly flow ahead of another storm system. This is the fourth consecutive week where temperatures have averaged within one degree from normal. This is the third consecutive week of below normal precipitation. Temperatures for the period averaged 35 degrees across the state which was 0 degrees from normal and 2 degrees cooler than the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 43 in the West to 43 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 3 degrees below normal in the West to 1 degree below normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 28 degrees in the West to 29 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 1 degree below normal in the West to 6 degrees above normal in the East. Extreme highs were in the lower 60's. Extreme lows were in the middle 10's. Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.50 inches statewide which was 0.45 inches below normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.15 inches, Central 0.42 inches, Bluegrass 0.75 inches and East 0.69 inches, which was 0.85, 0.61, 0.11 and 0.23 inches respectively below normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.20 inches at Paducah to a high of 1.06 inches at Quicksand. --- Kentucky Climate Summary For the Period December 8 to 14, 2003 Near Normal Temperatures and Below Normal Precipitation The week began under high pressure with southerly winds, allowing for temperatures to be above normal as highs reached the 50's and 60's. A front moved through on Wednesday bringing rain across the state. Temperatures cooled off significantly behind the front as temperatures stayed in the 20's and 30's through Sunday. The first significant winter storm over the weekend brought rain, freezing rain, sleet, and snow. After the storm passed, 1-3 inches of snow was recorded across Central, Bluegrass, and Eastern Kentucky. This is the third consecutive week that temperatures have been near normal. This is the second consecutive week that precipitation has been below normal. Temperatures for the period averaged 37 degrees across the state which was 0 degrees from normal and 2 degrees cooler than the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 43 in the West to 44 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 5 degrees below normal in the West to 2 degrees below normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 32 degrees in the West to 31 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 1 degree above normal in the West to 6 degrees above normal in the East. Extreme highs were in the lower 60's. Extreme lows were in the upper 10's. Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.85 inches statewide which was 0.10 inches below normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.26 inches, Central 1.15 inches, Bluegrass 0.93 inches and East 1.05 inches, which was -0.75, +0.12, +0.08 and +0.13 inches respectively from normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.10 inches at Mayfield to a high of 1.50 inches at Bardstown. --- Kentucky Climate Summary For the Period December 1 to 7, 2003 Near Normal Temperatures and Below Normal Precipitation High pressure dominated Kentucky at the beginning of the week, which allowed for temperatures to remain below normal. A cold front moved across the state on Wednesday, but rain and clouds lingered until Friday. Some light snow was observed but there was no accumulation. The week ended with mostly clear skies and near normal temperatures. Precipitation totals were below average for the first time in four weeks. This is the second consecutive week that temperatures have averaged one degree below normal. Temperatures for the period averaged 39 degrees across the state which was 1 degree below normal and 2 degrees cooler than the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 47 in the West to 44 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 5 degrees below normal in the West to 5 degrees below normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 34 degrees in the West to 32 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 1 degree above normal in the West to 5 degrees above normal in the East. Extreme highs were in the middle 50's, and extreme lows were in the upper 10's. Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.47 inches statewide which was 0.48 inches below normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.27 inches, Central 0.54 inches, Bluegrass 0.50 inches and East 0.57 inches, which was 0.73, 0.49, 0.36 and 0.35 inches respectively below normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.17 inches at Mayfield to a high of 0.90 inches at Jackson. --- Kentucky Climate Summary For the Period November 24 to 30, 2003 Near Normal Temperatures and Above Normal Precipitation The week started off cool as a cold front had just crossed the state leaving rain showers in the east for Monday. Conditions were dry Tuesday and Wednesday, but cold as highs were 5 to 10 degrees below normal. Another front came on Thanksgiving and Friday bringing significant rainfall and some snow showers. The weekend was dry, and a little bit warmer as highs were in the middle and upper 50's by Sunday. This week breaks a five week run of above average temperatures. This is the third straight week where precipitation totals have been above average. Temperatures for the period averaged 41 degrees across the state which was 1 degree below normal and 17 degrees cooler than the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 49 in the West to 49 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 6 degrees below normal in the West to 2 degrees below normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 33 degrees in the West to 33 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 1 degree below normal in the West to 3 degrees above normal in the East. Extreme highs were in the middle 60's, and extreme lows were in the lower 20's. Precipitation for the period totaled 1.70 inches statewide which was 0.78 inches above normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 1.91 inches, Central 1.87 inches, Bluegrass 1.77 inches and East 1.22 inches, which was 0.91, 0.91, 0.95 and 0.34 inches respectively above normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 1.03 inches at Cumberland Gap to a high of 2.56 inches at Paducah. --- Kentucky Climate Summary For the Period November 17 to 23, 2003 Above Normal Temperatures and Above Normal Precipitation The week began warm, but rainy. A front moved across Kentucky on Tuesday and Wednesday bringing heavy rains and causing some flooding in eastern counties. Conditions dried out as high pressure moved into the area early Thursday. Skies remained mostly sunny with highs at near record levels in the upper 60's and lower 70's through Sunday. Late Sunday a front moved into the western part of the state bringing rain, wind, and much colder temperatures. Average temperatures have been above normal for 5 consecutive weeks, and this week's 13 degrees above normal is the greatest departure all year. Temperatures for the period averaged 58 degrees across the state which was 13 degrees above normal and 8 degrees warmer than the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 67 in the West to 67 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 10 degrees above normal in the West to 13 degrees above normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 49 degrees in the West to 46 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 13 degrees above normal in the West to 14 degrees above normal in the East. Extreme highs were in the middle 70's. Extreme lows were in the low 30's. Rainfall for the period totaled 1.25 inches statewide which was 0.33 inches above normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 1.32 inches, Central 1.14 inches, Bluegrass 1.00 inch and East 1.54 inches, which was 0.33, 0.17, 0.17 and 0.66 inches respectively above normal. By station, rainfall totals ranged from a low of 0.46 inches at Somerset to a high of 1.85 inches at Grayson. --- Kentucky Climate Summary For the Period November 10 to 16, 2003 Above Normal Temperatures and Above Normal Precipitation The week started off on the cool side with the last freeze warnings of the season being issued for Monday night. High temperatures were in the upper 60's on Tuesday and Wednesday ahead of a strong low pressure system. However, conditions were wet as many locales received well over an inch of rain causing flood warnings to be issued for eastern counties. Highs winds were a problem on Thursday as gusts approached 40 mph. Temperatures also cooled down significantly into the middle 20's Friday morning. More rain had entered the state by Friday night and cloudy wet weather lingered through the weekend. The rainy weather allowed the rainfall to be well above normal for the first time in the past seven weeks. Temperatures remained above normal for the 4th consecutive week. Temperatures for the period averaged 50 degrees across the state which was 2 degrees above normal. High temperatures averaged from 58 in the West to 56 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 3 degrees below normal in the West to 0 degrees from normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 44 degrees in the West to 42 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 5 degrees above normal in the West to 7 degrees above normal in the East. Extreme highs were in the middle 70's, and extreme lows were in the middle 20's. Rainfall for the period totaled 1.61 inches statewide which was 0.69 inches above normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 1.20 inches, Central 1.90 inches, Bluegrass 1.76 inches and East 1.56 inches, which was 0.21, 0.94, 0.94 and 0.68 inches respectively above normal. By station, rainfall totals ranged from a low of 0.70 inches at Mayfield to a high of 2.72 inches at Hardinsburg. --- Kentucky Climate Summary For the Period November 3 to 9, 2003 Above Normal Temperatures and Near Normal Precipitation The past week opened with early summer like weather as highs were in the upper 70's and lower 80's on Monday and Tuesday. Record highs were set across the state. A cold front moved across the state on Wednesday and Thursday bringing rain and much colder temperatures. High pressure dominated Kentucky by the end of the week, where highs and lows were about 10 degrees below normal. Lows on Friday and Saturday night were near or below 32 degrees allowing for a freeze and widespread frost. Temperatures for the period averaged 53 degrees across the state which was 3 degrees above normal. High temperatures averaged from 60 in the West to 64 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 3 degrees below normal in the West to 5 degrees above normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 43 degrees in the West to 47 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 1 degree above normal in the West to 9 degrees above normal in the East. Extreme highs were in the lower 80's, and extreme lows were in the upper 20's. Rainfall for the period totaled 0.83 inches statewide which was 0.08 inches below normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 0.33 inches, Central 0.74 inches, Bluegrass 0.67 inches and East 1.59 inches, which was -0.67, -0.23, -0.16 and +0.71 inches respectively from normal. By station, rainfall totals ranged from a low of 0.15 inches at Mayfield to a high of 1.69 inches at Grayson and Buckhorn Lake. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Period October 27, 2003 to November 2, 2003 Above Normal Temperatures and Below Normal Precipitation The week began with temperatures below average. After showers moved through on Tuesday, a large area of high pressure formed over the southeast part of the country. Winds were gusty on Wednesday and Thursday, but they brought warm air from the south. This set up kept showers to the north, which allowed mostly sunny skies and near-record high temperatures to dominate Kentucky through the remainder of the week. Temperatures for the period averaged 58 degrees across the state which was 6 degrees above normal. High temperatures averaged from 69 in the West to 69 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 3 degrees above normal in the West to 7 degrees above normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 48 degrees in the West to 46 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 5 degrees above normal in the West to 6 degrees above normal in the East. Extreme highs were in the lower 80's, and extreme lows were in the lower 30's. Rainfall for the period totaled 0.38 inches statewide which was 0.35 inches below normal. Rainfall totals by climate division: West 0.09 inches, Central 0.17 inches, Bluegrass 0.48 inches and East 0.79 inches, which was -0.69, -0.58, -0.20 and +0.05 inches respectively from normal. By station, rainfall totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Mayfield to a high of 1.21 inches at Quicksand. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Period October 20 to 26, 2003 Above Normal Temperatures and Near Normal Precipitation Temperatures were above normal this past week because of highs well into the 70's and some low 80's at the beginning of the week. Temperatures cooled off in the middle of the week, allowing for scattered frost Thursday overnight, before a slight warm-up on Saturday. Most of the week was dry. The majority of the rain came late Saturday and Sunday as a front moved across the state. Temperatures for the period averaged 59 degrees across the state which was 4 degrees above normal. High temperatures averaged from 72 in the West to 71 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 3 degrees above normal in the West to 6 degrees above normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 49 degrees in the West to 48 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 3 degrees above normal in the West to 5 degrees above normal in the East. Extreme high temperatures were in the lower 80's. Extreme low temperatures were in the lower 30's. Rainfall for the period totaled 0.68 inches statewide which was 0.02 inches above normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 0.69 inches, Central 0.96 inches, Bluegrass 0.71 inches and East 0.38 inches, which was 0.00, +0.30, +0.08 and -0.30 inches respectively from normal. By station, rainfall totals ranged from a low of 0.05 inches at Mayfield to a high of 1.76 inches at Princeton. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Period October 13 to 19, 2003 Near Normal Temperatures and Near Normal Rainfall: Temperatures and rainfall amounts were near normal this past week. The majority of the rainfall came on Tuesday when a cold front moved through the state bringing strong winds behind it. Scattered showers also moved through the state Friday. Temperatures for the period averaged 57 degrees across the state which was 1 degree below normal and 8 degrees cooler than the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 71 in the West to 67 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 1 degree below normal in the West to 1 degree below normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 45 degrees in the West to 46 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 3 degrees below normal in the West to 1 degree above normal in the East. Extreme high temperatures were in the upper 70's and extreme low temperatures were in the lower 30's. Rainfall for the period totaled 0.72 inches statewide which was 0.06 inches above normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 0.73 inches, Central 0.67 inches, Bluegrass 0.60 inches and East 0.89 inches, which was +0.04, +0.01, -0.02 and +0.22 inches respectively from normal. By station, rainfall totals ranged from a low of 0.14 inches at Williamstown to a high of 1.32 inches at London. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Period October 6 to 12, 2003 Above Normal Temperatures and Below Normal Rainfall: Seasonably warm temperatures and dry conditions allowed harvest and other field activities to advance. Scattered, very light showers were reported from mid workweek into the weekend. Temperatures for the week averaged 65 degrees across the state which was 5 degrees above normal and 13 degrees warmer than the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 77 in the West to 76 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 3 degrees above normal in the West to 5 degrees above normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 53 degrees in the West to 53 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 3 degrees above normal in the West to 5 degrees above normal in the East. Extreme high and low temperatures were in the low 80's and mid 40's. Rainfall for the period totaled 0.12 inches statewide which was 0.54 inches below normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.31 inches, Central 0.12 inches, Bluegrass 0.01 inches and East 0.04 inches, which was 0.38, 0.54, 0.62 and 0.63 inches respectively below normal. By station, rainfall totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Bardstown to a high of 0.66 inches at Cape Girardeau. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Period September 29 to October 5, 2003 Below Normal Temperature and Below Normal Rainfall: Unseasonably cool, record low temperatures, with scattered frost and mostly dry conditions dominated the week and provided minimal interruptions to harvest and field activities. This was the third week straight with cooler than normal temperatures. Temperatures for the period averaged 52 degrees across the state which was 10 degrees below normal and 12 degrees cooler than the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 65 in the West to 63 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 11 degrees below normal in the West to 10 degrees below normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 41 degrees in the West to 41 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 12 degrees below normal in the West to 10 degrees below normal in the East. Rainfall for the period totaled 0.27 inches statewide which was 0.43 inches below normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.26 inches, Central 0.22 inches, Bluegrass 0.30 inches and East 0.30 inches, which was 0.46, 0.50, 0.37 and 0.41 inches respectively below normal. By station, rainfall totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Mayfield to a high of 0.48 inches at Henderson. --- Kentucky Climate Summary For the Period September 22 to 28, 2003 Below Normal Temperature and Much Above Normal Rainfall: After two dry weeks, surplus rainfall along with below normal temperatures returned to the Bluegrass state. Significant rainfall events occurred at the start of the workweek and during the weekend. Temperatures at mid-week were very warm in the upper 70s to low 80s. The remainder of the workweek and weekend were unseasonably cool. Temperatures for the period averaged 64 degrees across the state which was 1 degree below normal and 2 degrees cooler than the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 77 in the West to 72 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 2 degrees below normal in the West to 3 degrees below normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 54 degrees in the West to 56 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 1 degree below normal in the West to 3 degrees above normal in the East. Extreme high temperatures were in the low 80s and extreme low temperatures were in the upper 40s. Rainfall for the period totaled 2.49 inches statewide which was 1.68 inches above normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 1.82 inches, Central 3.47 inches, Bluegrass 2.54 inches and East 2.13 inches, which was 1.00, 2.62, 1.76 and 1.35 inches respectively above normal. By Kentucky station, rainfall totals ranged from a low of 1.47 inches at Quicksand to a high of 5.16 inches at Glasgow. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: September 15 to 21, 2003 Below Normal Temperature and Below Normal Rainfall: Temperatures for the period averaged 66 degrees across the state which was 1 degree below normal and 5 degrees cooler than the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 79 in the West to 76 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 2 degrees below normal in the West to 1 degree below normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 52 degrees in the West to 56 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 5 degrees below normal in the West to 1 degree above normal in the East. Rainfall for the period totaled 0.14 inches statewide which was 0.67 inches below normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 0.07 inches, Central 0.20 inches, Bluegrass 0.08 inches and East 0.21 inches, which was -0.75, -0.65, -0.69 and -0.58 inches respectively from normal. By station, rainfall totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Berea to a high of 0.73 inches at Hardinsburg. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: September 08 to 14, 2003 Above Normal Temperature and Below Normal Rainfall: A dry workweek and first part of the weekend...which followed two previous very wet weeks. Temperatures continued the trend of near to above normal temperatures from the previous four weeks. Rainfall on Sunday was mostly light and very scattered. Early morning fog was reported daily during the workweek. Temperatures for the 7 day period averaged 71 degrees across the state which was 2 degrees above normal and similar to the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 83 in the West to 80 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from near normal in the West to 1 degree above normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 61 degrees in the West to 59 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 2 degrees above normal in the West to 1 degree above normal in the East. Rainfall for the week totaled 0.16 inches statewide which was 0.64 inches below normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 0.16 inches, Central 0.33 inches, Bluegrass 0.04 inches and East 0.11 inches, which was -0.66, -0.52, -0.74 and -0.67 inches respectively from normal. By station, rainfall totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Jackson to a high of 0.83 inches at Bowling Green. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: September 1 to 7, 2003 Near Normal Temperatures and Much Above Normal Rainfall: The combined influence of Gulf moisture from the remnants of Tropical Storm Grace and a stalled frontal system over the Ohio Valley provided frequent and oftentimes intense rainfall across the Commonwealth during most of the workweek. Flooding was reported in many areas of the state. This occurred after the 2nd wettest April through August on record. Drier conditions returned on Friday and remained through the weekend. Temperatures for the week averaged 71 degrees across the state which was near normal and 8 degrees cooler than the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 79 in the West to 78 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 5 degrees below normal in the West to 2 degrees below normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 63 degrees in the West to 63 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 2 degrees above normal in the West to 4 degrees above normal in the East. Rainfall for the period totaled 2.77 inches statewide which was 1.97 inches above normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 3.05 inches, Central 3.38 inches, Bluegrass 2.48 inches and East 2.17 inches, which was 2.24, 2.53, 1.71 and 1.39 inches respectively above normal. By station, rainfall totals ranged from a low of 0.84 inches at Evansville to a high of 6.57 inches at Hardinsburg --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Period August 25 to August 31, 2003 Above Normal Temperatures and Above Normal Rainfall: The hottest workweek so far this summer for the state as a whole with numerous showers and thunderstorms which started at mid-week and continued into the weekend. Most locations had high temperatures in the low to mid 90s through the workweek. But cooler temperatures returned on the weekend. Temperatures for the period averaged 79 degrees across the state which was 7 degrees above normal and 2 degrees warmer than the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 91 in the West to 87 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 5 degrees above normal in the West to 5 degrees above normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 70 degrees in the West to 68 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 7 degrees above normal in the West to 8 degrees above normal in the East. Rainfall for the period totaled 1.46 inches statewide which was 0.61 inches above normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 1.70 inches, Central 1.56 inches, Bluegrass 1.30 inches and East 1.26 inches, which was 0.91, 0.72, 0.44 and 0.38 inches respectively above normal. By station, rainfall totals ranged from a low of 0.39 inches at Williamstown to a high of 2.02 inches at Paducah. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Period August 18 to 24, 2003 Above Normal Temperatures and Below Normal Rainfall: A mostly dry week with limited showers and thunderstorms some of which provided intense rainfall and high winds in localized areas of central and eastern sections of the state. It was the second week with above normal temperatures and below normal rainfall. Temperatures for the period averaged 77 degrees across the state which was 3 degrees above normal. High temperatures averaged from 91 in the West to 85 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 4 degrees above normal in the West to 1 degree above normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 67 degrees in the West to 66 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 3 degrees above normal in the West to 4 degrees above normal in the East. Western sections had 5 days with high temperatures near or above 90 degrees, with no days in the 90's in eastern sections of the state. Rainfall for the period totaled 0.37 inches statewide which was 0.47 inches from normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 0.08 inches, Central 0.73 inches, Bluegrass 0.56 inches and East 0.10 inches, which was 0.71, 0.11, 0.30 and 0.77 inches respectively below normal. By station, rainfall totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Berea to a high of 2.10 inches at Bardstown. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Period August 11 to 17, 2003 Above Normal Temperatures and Below Normal Rainfall: A daily dose of scattered showers and thunderstorms were the rule last week as a weak upper-level low pressure system stalled in the lower Ohio Valley. The concentration of activity was in the Bluegrass and Eastern sections of the state with West and Central receiving below normal rainfall for the period. It was the warmest week since the beginning of July and the first week with above normal temperatures in 5 weeks for the entire state. Temperatures for the period averaged 77 degrees across the state which was 3 degrees above normal and 3 degrees warmer than the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 88 in the West to 85 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from near normal in the West to 1 degree above normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 67 degrees in the West to 68 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 3 degrees above normal in the West to 5 degrees above normal in the East. Extreme high temperatures were in the low 90's and extreme low temperatures were near 60 degrees. Rainfall for the period totaled 0.58 inches statewide which was 0.27 inches below normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 0.12 inches, Central 0.20 inches, Bluegrass 0.87 inches and East 1.11 inches, which was -0.67, -0.64, +0.01 and +0.24 inches respectively from normal. By station, rainfall totals ranged from a low of 0.01 inches at Paducah to a high of 1.93 inches at Lexington's (UK Spindletop Research Farm). --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Period August 4 to 10, 2003 Below Normal Temperatures and Above Normal Rainfall: Central and Eastern sections of the state received much above normal rainfall last week with Western sections receiving much less rainfall than the remainder of the state. The cooler than normal temperatures trend continued. Temperatures for the 7 day period averaged 74 degrees across the state which was 2 degrees below normal and 2 degrees cooler than the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 85 in the West to 81 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 4 degrees below normal in the West to 5 degrees below normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 65 degrees in the West to 64 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 1 degree below normal in the West to near normal in the East. Rainfall for the period totaled 1.23 inches statewide which was 0.39 inches above normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 0.34 inches, Central 0.88 inches, Bluegrass 1.25 inches and East 2.45 inches, which was -0.45, +0.03, +0.40 and +1.58 inches respectively from normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Bowling Green to a high of 5.29 inches at Bristol. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: July 28 to August 3, 2003 Near Normal Temperatures and Above Normal Rainfall: 15th Wettest; 2nd Coolest June and July on Record: Showers and thunderstorms occurred at the beginning, middle and end of the week due to a persistent upper-level trough and stalled surface low pressure system over the Ohio Valley for most of the week. Interruptions to field activities resulted from the cooler, wet conditions which is a continuation of a very cool, wet June and July. Temperatures for the past week averaged 76 degrees across the state which was near normal and 2 degrees warmer than the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 86 in the West to 82 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 3 degrees below normal in the West to 4 degrees below normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 67 degrees in the West to 67 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 1 degree above normal in the West to 3 degrees above normal in the East. Rainfall for the week totaled 2.36 inches statewide which was 1.39 inches above normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 2.68 inches, Central 2.44 inches, Bluegrass 1.53 inches and East 2.78 inches, which was 1.81, 1.45, 0.56 and 1.76 inches respectively above normal. By Kentucky station, rainfall totals ranged from a low of 0.62 inches at Spindletop (UK Research Farm) to a high of 5.20 inches at Henderson. --- KENTUCKY WEATHER SUMMARY, JULY 21 - 27, 2003: Below Normal Temperatures and Rainfall: Temperatures for the period averaged 74 degrees across the State which was 3 degrees below normal. High temperatures averaged from 86 in the West to 81 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 3 degrees below normal in the West to 5 degrees below normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 64 degrees in the West to 63 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 2 degrees below normal in the West to 1 degree below normal in the East. Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.90 inches statewide which was 0.16 inches below normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.47 inches, Central 1.68 inches, Bluegrass 0.70 inches and East 0.73 inches, which was -0.45, +0.57, -0.36 and -0.40 inches respectively from normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.05 inches at Cape Girardeau to a high of 3.09 inches at Glasgow. Tom Priddy --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Period July 14 to July 20, 2003 Near Normal Temperatures and Below Normal Rainfall: Rainfall occurred across the Commonwealth of Kentucky last week as a frontal system moved across the state at mid-week. Unlike the previous several weeks, Western Kentucky also received some benefical rainfall. Temperatures for the period averaged 76 degrees across the state which was near normal and 1 degree cooler than the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 88 in the West to 84 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 1 degree below normal in the West to 2 degrees below normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 67 degrees in the West to 64 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 1 degree above normal in the West to near normal in the East. Extreme high and low temperatures ranged from the low to mid 60's to low 90's. Rainfall for the week totaled 0.69 inches statewide which was 0.37 inches below normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 0.58 inches, Central 0.46 inches, Bluegrass 1.09 inches and East 0.62 inches, which was -0.35, -0.65, +0.04 and -0.51 inches respectively from normal. By station, rainfall totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Glasgow to a high of 2.16 inches at Louisville. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Period July 7 to July 13, 2003 Above Normal Temperatures and Above Normal Rainfall: Very timely and, for the most part benefical rainfall occurred for much of the state during the mid to latter part of the workweek. Central, Bluegrass and Eastern sections of the state benefited greatest...while several weather stations in the Western section of the state received little or no rainfall for the 7 day period. Very intense downpours occurred, especially in Southcentral sections where 4 to 6 inches of rainfall was reported. Seasonably warm temperatures dominated the first half of the workweek with cooler temperatures for the remainder of the week. Temperatures for the past week averaged 77 degrees across the state which was 1 degree above normal. High temperatures averaged from 88 in the West to 84 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 1 degree below normal in the West to 2 degrees below normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 70 degrees in the West to 68 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 4 degrees above normal in the West to 3 degrees above normal in the East. Extreme high and low temperatures ranged in the low 90's and low 60's. Rainfall for the week totaled 1.71 inches statewide which was 0.66 inches above normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 1.02 inches, Central 1.28 inches, Bluegrass 2.56 inches and East 1.99 inches, which was 0.09, 0.17, 1.51 and 0.86 inches respectively above normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Paducah to a high of 4.60 inches at Somerset. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Period June 30, to July 6, 2003 Slightly Above Normal Temperatures and Below Normal Rainfall: The remnants of Tropical Storm Bill provided a glancing blow to the Commonwealth during the first half of the workweek with southeast sections receiving locally heavy rainfall and severe storms. State to the south and east received the heaviest rainfall. Otherwise it was a summer-like weather pattern for the state with daily scattered showers and thunderstorms for most of the week. Temperatures for this past week averaged 77 degrees across the state which was 1 degree above normal and 5 degrees warmer than the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 88 in the West to 84 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 1 degree below normal in the West to 2 degrees below normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 68 degrees in the West to 66 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 3 degrees above normal in the West to 2 degrees above normal in the East. Extreme high and low temperatures were in the low 90's and low to mid 60's respectively. The accumulation of growing degree days for corn (Base 50-mod.) totaled 165 gdd's which was right at normal (98%). Rainfall for the period totaled 0.52 inches statewide which was 0.52 inches below normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 0.26 inches, Central 0.58 inches, Bluegrass 0.27 inches and East 0.95 inches, which was 0.66, 0.49, 0.77 and 0.15 inches respectively below normal. By station, rainfall totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Lexington to a high of 3.07 inches at Nashville. --- Kentucky Climate Summary: For the Period June 23 to 29, 2003 BELOW NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND BELOW NORMAL RAINFALL: Cooler and drier conditions dominated Kentucky weather this past week which was a significant change from the very wet conditions of the past 3 months. Mid-week high temperatures approached the 90's in Central and Eastern sections and exceeded 90 degrees in Western sections of the state. Cooler than normal temperatures occurred for the remainder of the week and light-to-moderate rainfall occurred during the end of the workweek. Preliminary analysis indicated this week wraps up the 8th wettest June and the 3rd wettest April, May and June in the past 108 years of record. Temperatures for the period averaged 72 degrees across the state which was 2 degrees below normal but 2 degrees warmer than the previous. Last week was the 7 week straight with below normal temperatures. High temperatures averaged from 86 in the West to 83 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 2 degrees below normal in the West to 2 degrees below normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 60 degrees in the West to 60 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 5 degrees below normal in the West to 4 degrees below normal in the East. Rainfall for the period totaled 0.43 inches statewide which was 0.46 inches below normal which was nearly 50 percent of normal rainfall and followed three weeks with above normal rainfall. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 0.38 inches, Central 0.72 inches, Bluegrass 0.37 inches and East 0.26 inches, which was 0.48, 0.20, 0.51 and 0.66 inches respectively below normal. By station, rainfall totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Henderson to a high of 1.10 inches at Bowling Green. --- Kentucky Climate Summary For the Period June 16 to June 22, 2003 ABOVE NORMAL PRECIPITATION AND BELOW NORMAL TEMPERATURES The third week in a row with above normal rainfall amounts for the state was punctuated by the arrival of a much drier airmass, and a very welcome high pressure system by Friday. Rainfall and cloud cover early in the week, worked to keep temperatures well below normal seasonal levels, but the arrival of the first day of summer, was welcomed by the dissipation of cloud cover thanks to the afore-mentioned high pressure center, and thus the arrival of plentiful amounts of sunshine, and much warmer temperatures by week's end. Temperatures for the period averaged 70 degrees across the state which was 4 degrees below normal. High temperatures averaged from 83 in the West to 78 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 5 degrees below normal in the West to 6 degrees below normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 61 degrees in the West to 60 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 3 degrees below normal in the West to 3 degrees below normal in the East. Extreme temperatures for the week were 48 and 89 at London and Paducah, respectively. Rainfall for the period totaled 1.09 inches statewide which was 0.19 inches above normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.18 inches, Central 1.29 inches, Bluegrass 0.88 inches and East 1.99 inches, which was -0.67, +0.38, +0.01 and +1.07 inches respectively from normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.02 inches at Henderson to a high of 3.61 inches at Quicksand. --- Kentucky Climate Summary For the Period June 9 to June 15, 2003 BELOW NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND ABOVE NORMAL RAINFALL Much above normal rainfall for the second week in a row, as a potent frontal system approached the area by Wednesday, and lingered through the weekend. This week's rainfall not only brought further delays to field work, but also brought the state's rainfall total to 17.71 inches from April 1st through June 15th. Even with no more rain through the end of June, this April, May, and June would be ranked as the 7th wettest on record, but with more rain expected over the next couple of weeks, this number is expected to change. Temperatures for the period averaged 72 degrees across the state which was 1 degree below normal - making it 8 degrees warmer than the previous week, but the fifth week in a row with below normal temperatures. High temperatures averaged from 81 in the West to 80 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 6 degrees below normal in the West to 2 degrees below normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 64 degrees in the West to 63 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 1 degree above normal in the West to 1 degree above normal in the East. Extreme highs and lows for the period were 87 and 42, at Glasgow and Berea, respectively. Rainfall for the period totaled 2.58 inches statewide which was 1.69 inches above normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 3.33 inches, Central 2.07 inches, Bluegrass 1.86 inches and East 3.05 inches, which was 2.47, 1.15, 0.99 and 2.13 inches, respectively, above normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.76 inches at Spindletop to a high of 5.99 inches at Quicksand. --- Kentucky Climate Summary For the Period June 2 to June 8, 2003 BELOW NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND ABOVE NORMAL PRECIPITATION Weekly temperatures were held below normal across the state with the help of cloud cover, rainfall, and the passage of two cold fronts - one early in the week, and one into the weekend. Between the two fronts, temperatures managed to return to near normal levels by mid-week, before dipping slightly again into the weekend with the passage of the second front. Heavier rainfall amounts in association with this week's systems fell in central and eastern sections of the state, leaving the western sections of the state with below normal rainfall amounts. Temperatures for the period averaged 64 degrees across the state which was 7 degrees below normal, which was 1 degree warmer than the previous week, and the fourth week in a row with below normal temperatures. High temperatures averaged from 74 in the West to 73 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 11 degrees below normal in the West to 8 degrees below normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 56 degrees in the West to 54 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 6 degrees below normal in the West to 6 degrees below normal in the East. Extreme temperatures for the week were 84 and 42 in Glasgow and London, respectively. Rainfall for the past week totaled 1.62 inches statewide which was 0.72 inches above normal, and followed two weeks of below normal rainfall. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.56 inches, Central 1.79 inches, Bluegrass 2.10 inches and East 2.02 inches, which was -0.30, +0.87, +1.23 and +1.10 inches respectively from normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.19 inches at Princeton to a high of 3.16 inches at Lexington. --- Kentucky Climate Summary: For the Period May 26 to June 01, 2003 BELOW NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND BELOW NORMAL RAINFALL: The second week with below normal rainfall and the 3rd week of May with below normal temperatures. For the month, however...statewide rainfall totals ranked May 2003 as the 8th wettest May on record for the Commonwealth. And, after a very wet April...the combined rainfall for the 2 month period (12.96") ranked as the 5th wettest April and May on record. Rain statewide at mid-week delayed field activities once again. However, total rainfall amounts with the system were not overwhelming, and dry conditions late in the week provided some opportunity to dry out soils for the central and western sections of the state. Northern and Eastern sections of the state saw another shot of rain by the weekend. An upper-level trough, which helped to bring the rainfall to the area through the week, also brought (along with plenty of cloudcover) unseasonably cool temperatures to the region for the third week in a row. Temperatures for the period averaged 63 degrees across the state which was 7 degrees below normal. High temperatures averaged from 75 in the West to 70 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 9 degrees below normal in the West to 9 degrees below normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 53 degrees in the West to 53 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 7 degrees below normal in the West to 6 degrees below normal in the East. Extreme temperatures for the week were 81 and 43 at Glasgow and Henderson, respectively. Rainfall for the period totaled 0.40 inches statewide which was 0.64 inches below normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.17 inches, Central 0.19 inches, Bluegrass 0.53 inches and East 0.69 inches, which was 0.90, 0.89, 0.47 and 0.30 inches respectively below normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.01 inches at Mayfield to a high of 1.00 inches at Jackson. --- Kentucky Climate Summary For the Period May 19 to May 25, 2003 BELOW NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND BELOW NORMAL RAINFALL: Temperatures for the period averaged 62 degrees across the state which was 6 degrees below normal. High temperatures averaged from 71 in the West to 69 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 11 degrees below normal in the West to 8 degrees below normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 54 degrees in the West to 55 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 4 degrees below normal in the West to 2 degrees below normal in the East. Rainfall for the period totaled 0.78 inches statewide which was 0.28 inches below normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 1.01 inches, Central 0.67 inches, Bluegrass 0.80 inches and East 0.64 inches, which was 0.10, 0.44, 0.22 and 0.37 inches respectively below normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.23 inches at Huntington to a high of 1.46 inches at Somerset. ================================================================================ | | | | Growing | Rainfall | Dev. From | Air Temperature | Degree Days |=================|==============|=================|=============== | Since Last| Norm Norm | Dev.| Since Dev. Weather |Last April Four| Since Last | Wkly. From|Last Apr Since Station |Week 1 Wks.| Apr 1 4 Wks.|Hi Lo Avg. Norm|Week 1 Apr 1 ================================================================================ (Inches) (Degrees F) Bardstown 0.96 13.34 7.61 +5.86 +3.62 73 45 61.2 -7 80 711 +36 Berea 0.64 10.47 6.22 +2.33 +1.91 78 45 64.1 -3 100 762 +62 Bowling Gree 0.50 10.47 5.24 +2.17 +0.82 78 47 62.7 -5 89 781 +81 Bristol 0.88 11.44 5.16 +4.99 +1.68 77 49 64.2 -3 98 669 +49 Buckhorn Lak 0.48 11.26 5.20 +4.20 +1.51 73 50 62.6 -5 86 712 +92 Cape Girarde 1.03 13.17 9.59 +4.55 +4.96 80 45 62.5 -8 89 735 +10 Campbellsvil 0.71 10.53 5.42 +1.60 +0.76 78 45 63.7 -4 98 808 +108 Covington 0.42 8.40 6.53 +1.20 +2.70 77 40 60.4 -7 76 593 +3 Cumberland G 0.65 12.61 5.34 +4.65 +1.05 75 52 63.4 -4 92 713 +93 Dix Dam 0.94 12.25 7.67 +4.21 +3.43 74 44 61.6 -6 84 723 +48 Evansville 0.92 9.69 6.06 +1.84 +1.83 75 47 61.1 -9 79 675 +5 Glasgow 0.46 10.24 5.27 +1.61 +0.73 81 45 65.1 -3 107 845 +205 Grayson 0.68 12.51 8.72 +5.44 +4.92 74 47 60.5 -7 73 676 +111 Hardinsburg 0.74 12.67 7.18 +4.43 +2.82 77 47 61.1 -7 80 736 +36 Henderson 1.20 11.80 7.34 +3.87 +3.24 76 47 62.1 -8 86 732 +32 Huntington 0.23 12.65 8.87 +5.61 +5.07 79 47 61.3 -6 80 666 +46 Jackson 0.26 9.64 4.55 +1.93 +0.53 78 50 61.4 -6 78 674 +54 Lexington 0.86 12.10 8.31 +4.62 +4.32 79 44 61.9 -5 85 652 +62 London 0.28 11.89 5.82 +4.53 +1.99 77 46 62.4 -5 86 691 +71 Louisville 0.78 13.56 7.50 +5.60 +3.35 79 47 61.8 -6 83 692 +22 Mayfield 0.01 8.86 3.79 -0.23 -0.76 75 47 62.4 -8 86 709 -46 Nashville 0.50 11.18 6.49 +2.87 +2.12 76 52 63.8 -4 95 815 +60 Nolin Lake 0.57 11.59 6.02 +2.64 +1.15 74 47 62.1 -6 86 784 +109 Paducah 1.23 12.17 7.21 +3.18 +2.73 78 48 63.5 -7 94 772 +47 Princeton 0.90 11.55 6.04 +2.75 +1.56 76 46 63.4 -7 95 795 +65 Quicksand 1.06 11.22 6.26 +3.51 +2.24 73 50 62.7 -4 87 728 +108 Somerset 1.46 11.78 5.49 +3.34 +0.97 76 45 62.9 -4 93 749 +74 Spindletop 1.05 9.37 6.36 +1.89 +2.37 72 45 59.5 -8 67 627 +37 Williamstown 0.91 8.16 5.80 +0.45 +1.83 78 42 62.5 -5 90 689 +99 --- Kentucky Climate Summary For the Period May 12 to May 18, 2003 SLIGHTLY BELOW NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND ABOVE NORMAL RAINFALL Slightly below normal temperatures without rain to start the week, with a transition to near normal temperatures and daily rainfall for the remainder of the week. For the second week in a row, a slow moving frontal system rolled across the region. This caused a re-soaking of already moist soils, and another week of limited field activity. So far this May, the state as a whole, has seen 5.80 inches of rainfall, which was almost twice the normal amount. Temperatures for the period averaged 65 degrees across the state which was 2 degrees below normal. High temperatures averaged from 75 in the West to 71 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 6 degrees below normal in the West to 4 degrees below normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 57 degrees in the West to 54 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 1 degree above normal in the West to near normal in the East. Extreme temperatures for the week were 81 and 43 at Paducah and Quicksand, respectively. Rainfall for the period totaled 1.53 inches statewide which was 0.46 inches above normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 1.60 inches, Central 1.30 inches, Bluegrass 1.28 inches and East 1.92 inches, which was 0.49, 0.20, 0.26 and 0.92 inches respectively above normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.52 inches at Covington to a high of 2.57 inches at London. --- Kentucky Climate Summary For the Period May 5 to May 11, 2003 ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND ABOVE NORMAL PRECIPITATION The week was defined by warm and humid conditions thanks to a stalled frontal system near the state that brought plenty of unsettled weather to the region. With the warm and humid air, came copious amounts of rainfall, including an almost daily dose of showers and thunderstorms, along with high winds, hail, and tornadoes in Kentucky. Nearly 400 preliminary tornado reports occurred in the nation last week, with several deaths and injuries in Kentucky. Temperatures for the period averaged 71 degrees across the state which was 7 degrees above normal, and 6 degrees warmer than the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 79 in the West to 78 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from near normal in the West to 4 degrees above normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 64 degrees in the West to 63 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 9 degrees above normal in the West to 10 degrees above normal in the East. Extreme temperatures for the week were 87 and 50 degrees in Bowling Green and Princeton, respectively. Rainfall for the period totaled 3.38 inches statewide which was 2.32 inches above normal, and 2.46 inches more than the previous week. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 2.87 inches, Central 3.99 inches, Bluegrass 4.25 inches and East 2.42 inches, which was 1.77, 2.88, 3.23 and 1.41 inches respectively above normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 1.51 inches at Mayfield to a high of 5.48 inches at Lexington. --- Kentucky Climate Summary For the Period April 28 to May 04, 2003 BELOW NORMAL PRECIPITATION AND ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES Two rain events this week, one early in the workweek, and one to start off the weekend, neither of which were significant enough to bring rainfall totals for the state to normal levels for the week. Most of the week, temperatures remained at or above normal across the state. However, by Friday, following the passage of a cold front during the afternoon hours, temperatures began to drop, and left the weekend with below normal readings. Temperatures for the period averaged 65 degrees across the state which was 3 degrees above normal. High temperatures averaged from 76 in the West to 75 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 1 degree below normal in the West to 4 degrees above normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 56 degrees in the West to 53 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 4 degrees above normal in the West to 3 degrees above normal in the East. Extreme temperatures for the week were 86 and 37 degrees at Glasgow and Huntington. Rainfall for the period totaled 0.92 inches statewide which was 0.11 inches below normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 1.39 inches, Central 0.50 inches, Bluegrass 0.48 inches and East 1.30 inches, which was +0.30, -0.56, -0.51 and +0.33 inches respectively from normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.07 inches at Louisville to a high of 3.20 inches at Huntington. --- Kentucky Climate Summary For the Period April 21 to April 27, 2003 ABOVE NORMAL RAINFALL AND BELOW NORMAL TEMPERATURES The week began with below normal temperatures following the passage of a fairly strong cold front during the previous weekend, leading to highs only in the low 50s on Tuesday, and widespread frost over the northern half of the state on Wednesday morning. Temperatures recovered nicely as the remainder of the week progressed, finally reaching near-normal to above normal levels by the end of the period. A low pressure system, arriving late in the week brought rainfall to the entire state. The rainfall began as early as Thursday afternoon in some parts of far Western Kentucky, but did not spread eastward over the entire state until Friday afternoon, putting the final touches on a storm that left total rainfall accumulations ranging from as much as two inches in northwestern sections of the state, to just over one-tenth of an inch in eastern portions, and finally wrapped up by Saturday morning. Temperatures for the period averaged 56 degrees across the state which was 4 degrees below normal, and 10 degrees cooler than the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 67 in the West to 67 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 7 degrees below normal in the West to 2 degrees below normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 46 degrees in the West to 46 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 4 degrees below normal in the West to 2 degrees below normal in the East. Extreme highs and lows for the week were 79 at Campbellsville and 31 at Lexington, respectively. Rainfall for the period totaled 1.36 inches statewide which was 0.38 inches above normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 2.16 inches, Central 1.69 inches, Bluegrass 0.81 inches and East 0.80 inches, which was +1.09, +0.69, -0.13 and -0.12 inches respectively from normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.33 inches at London to a high of 3.03 inches at Louisville. --- Kentucky Climate Summary For the Period April 13 to April 20, 2003 ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND NEAR NORMAL RAINFALL With much the same situation as last week, a surface low pressure system, and its associated cutoff upper level low combined, resulting in a very slow-moving rainmaker over much of the state, interrupting field operations. Rainfall began in the Western sections of the state on Thursday, and had spread across the entire state by Friday, before it finally ended in the East by Saturday morning. A gradual warming trend occurred through mid-week, with cooler temperatures on Thursday and Friday, before rebounding back into the 70s and low 80s for the weekend. Temperatures for the period averaged 66 degrees across the state which was 9 degrees above normal, and 14 degrees warmer than the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 77 in the West to 78 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 5 degrees above normal in the West to 11 degrees above normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 54 degrees in the West to 53 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 7 degrees above normal in the West to 7 degrees above normal in the East. The extreme high was 85 at Paducah (and several other locations). The extreme low for the week was 38 degrees at London. Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.98 inches statewide which was near normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.92 inches, Central 1.14 inches, Bluegrass 0.84 inches and East 1.01 inches, which was -0.15, +0.13, -0.10 and +0.09 inches respectively from normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.15 inches at Covington to a high of 1.59 inches at London. --- Kentucky Climate Summary For the Period April 7 to April 13, 2003 BELOW NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND ABOVE NORMAL RAINFALL A surface low pressure system, and its associated cutoff upper level low, combined this past week resulted in a very slow-moving rainmaker over much of the state. The system entered the state late on Sunday, when the rain started in Western Kentucky and overspread the entire state through most of the workweek. Flooding occurred in Eastern sections of the state through Saturday morning. Cloudy, windy, and cooler conditions accompanied the rainfall through much of the week. Warmer temperatures and drier conditions returned by the weekend. Temperatures for the period averaged 52 degrees across the state which was 3 degrees below normal. High temperatures averaged from 63 in the West to 60 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 7 degrees below normal in the West to 3 degrees below normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 40 degrees in the West to 46 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 4 degrees below normal in the West to 3 degrees above normal in the East. Rainfall for the period totaled 1.65 inches statewide which was 0.67 inches above normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.83 inches, Central 1.74 inches, Bluegrass 1.14 inches and East 2.90 inches, which was -0.24, +0.74, +0.20 and +1.98 inches respectively from normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.40 inches at Covington to a high of 4.19 inches at Cumberland Gap. --- Kentucky Climate Summary For the Period March 31 to April 6, 2003 ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND BELOW NORMAL PRECIPITATION The workweek started off cold, with a hard freeze in some parts of the state - Lexington 24F. Through the workweek, temperatures surged upward into the mid-70s for much of the week. Very cold and wet conditions occurred through the weekend. Two separate rain events late this week - both the result of only one frontal boundary. Friday night through Saturday morning, a low pressure system ushered a fairly active cold front through the region. The result was heavy rain, and reports of severe weather statewide. Despite the period's late-week precipitation and cool-down, this week marked the 6th in a row with below normal statewide precipitation totals, and the 3rd week in a row with above normal temperatures. Temperatures for the period averaged 57 degrees across the state which was 5 degrees above normal. High temperatures averaged from 67 in the West to 68 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from near normal in the West to 7 degrees above normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 46 degrees in the West to 46 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 5 degrees above normal in the West to 6 degrees above normal in the East. Soil temperatures under a 4 inch grass cover averaged in the low 50s, with soil temperatures highs near 60 and lows in the low 40s. Rainfall for the period totaled 0.71 inches statewide which was 0.29 inches below normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.62 inches, Central 0.94 inches, Bluegrass 0.55 inches and East 0.71 inches, which was 0.46, 0.07, 0.39 and 0.22 inches respectively below normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.25 inches at Williamstown to a high of 1.12 inches at Glasgow. For the last 30 days, rainfall deficits ranged from 1 to 2 inches below normal across the state. --- Kentucky Climate Summary For the Period March 24 to March 30, 2003 ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND BELOW NORMAL RAINFALL March went out like a lion as two storm systems this past week produced periods of showers and thunderstorms Wednesday and Friday evening/Saturday morning across the state. The second of the two systems resulted in temperature fluctuations rarely seen as the strength of it's cold front was highlighted by a fluctuation of highs between Friday and Saturday afternoons of almost 30 degrees statewide...from the low-to-mid 70s, to the 40s by Saturday. Kentucky experienced 3 to 5 days with temperatures at of above 70 degrees from north to south across the state last week. Also, on the backside of the precipitation on Saturday morning, as temperatures hovered near freezing, many parts of northern and eastern Kentucky saw rain change over to light-to-moderate snowfall before ending from west to east. Temperatures for the period averaged 54 degrees across the state which was 5 degrees above normal. High temperatures averaged from 66 in the West to 64 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 1 degree above normal in the West to 6 degrees above normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 41 degrees in the West to 42 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 2 degrees above normal in the West to 4 degrees above normal in the East. Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.76 inches statewide which was 0.27 inches below normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.67 inches, Central 0.92 inches, Bluegrass 0.72 inches and East 0.74 inches, which was 0.45, 0.13, 0.27 and 0.23 inches respectively below normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.15 inches at Williamstown to a high of 1.29 inches at Glasgow. --- Kentucky Climate Summary For the Period March 17 to March 23, 2003 ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND BELOW NORMAL PRECIPITATION The week was characterized by a fairly powerful storm system and an associated weaker stationary front, which combined to give the state beneficial rain off an on through a good part of the week. The heaviest rainfall and embedded severe weather, came in an area of warm, humid, and unstable air ahead of an approaching strong cold front on Wednesday/Thursday. The front exited the state on Friday, and was followed by cooler, more seasonal temperatures during the day - before rebounding back above normal by the weekend. Despite what seemed a very wet period late last week, rainfall amounts were not enough to bring the state averaged rainfall totals from below-normal levels for the fourth week in a row; while the state saw the first week with above normal average temperatures in seven weeks. Temperatures for the period averaged 58 degrees across the state which was 11 degrees above normal. High temperatures averaged from 67 in the West to 68 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 6 degrees above normal in the West to 12 degrees above normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 47 degrees in the West to 48 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 10 degrees above normal in the West to 13 degrees above normal in the East. Rainfall for the period totaled 0.90 inches statewide which was 0.14 inches below normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 1.30 inches, Central 1.03 inches, Bluegrass 0.88 inches and East 0.37 inches, which was +0.18, -0.03, -0.11 and -0.60 inches respectively from normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.11 inches at Bowling Green to a high of 1.68 inches at Glasgow. --- Kentucky Climate Summary For the Period March 10 to March 16, 2003 ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND BELOW NORMAL PRECIPITATION A lack of precipitation through week was thanks to domination by high pressure, with only a brief break in the dry weather as a frontal system moved through the state Wednesday and Thursday. However, a lack of strength and moisture didn't allow for a great deal of rainfall from the system. This week marks the third straight week in which state has seen well below normal rainfall amounts and, in fact, the state was 2.37 inches below normal for the three week period. Also of note, is the fact that this was the sixth week in a row in which the state had seen at or below normal temperatures. Temperatures for the period averaged 48 degrees across the state which was 4 degrees above normal. High temperatures averaged from 60 in the West to 62 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged near normal in the West to 9 degrees above normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 36 degrees in the West to 36 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 2 degrees above normal in the West to 4 degrees above normal in the East. Extreme temperatures for the week were 75 and 14 degrees at Berea and Covington, respectively. Rainfall for the period totaled 0.22 inches statewide which was 0.81 inches below normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.20 inches, Central 0.09 inches, Bluegrass 0.33 inches and East 0.26 inches, which was 0.92, 0.96, 0.66 and 0.70 inches respectively below normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.02 inches at Bowling Green to a high of 0.61 inches at Williamstown. --- Kentucky Climate Summary For the Period March 3 to March 9, 2003 NEAR NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND BELOW NORMAL PRECIPITATION Hints of spring, but winter hangs on: Quite a bit of variation and brief hints of spring through the course of the week as far as temperatures were concerned. Monday started the week with highs only in the 30s statewide. Strong southerly flow ahead of a weak cold front helped to push highs back up into the upper 50s and low-to-mid 60s by Tuesday, where they stayed until Wednesday evening. Then, following the passage of the front, highs plummeted back into the 30s by Thursday. A warming trend then began ahead of yet another fairly inactive storm system, which resulted in highs in the 50s and even 60s in western sections of the state on Friday, and then highs on Saturday then soared into the low 70s throughout the state under sunny skies, before colder temperatures returned once again for the day on Sunday. Temperatures for the period averaged 42 degrees across the state which was near normal. High temperatures averaged from 52 in the West to 55 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 5 degrees below normal in the West to 5 degrees above normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 28 degrees in the West to 33 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 4 degrees below normal in the West to 2 degrees above normal in the East. Extreme high and low temperatures were 73 and 15 at Bowling Green and Williamstown, respectively. Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.12 inches statewide which was 0.92 inches below normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.02 inches, Central 0.08 inches, Bluegrass 0.18 inches and East 0.19 inches, which was 1.10, 0.98, 0.82 and 0.77 inches respectively below normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.02 inches at Princeton to a high of 0.42 inches at Cumberland Gap. --- Kentucky Climate Summary For the Period February 24 to March 2, 2003 BELOW NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND BELOW NORMAL PRECIPITATION Following the exit of a weak storm system that brought precipitation to a majority of the state on Monday, arctic high pressure swept into the area, and was the prominent weather feature for the first half of the week, helping to make this period the state's 4th week in a row with below normal temperatures. Southern sections of the state saw a majority of the state's precipitation as disturbances grazed southern parts of the area from time to time, before a stronger system ushered high pressure eastward, and brought a majority of the state rainfall again by Friday. This week ended what was the 7th wettest and 30th coldest February in the last 108 years for the state of Kentucky. Temperatures for the period averaged 33 degrees across the state which was 6 degrees below normal. High temperatures averaged from 35 in the West to 41 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 19 degrees below normal in the West to 7 degrees below normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 27 degrees in the West to 31 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 3 degrees below normal in the West to 2 degrees above normal in the East. Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.29 inches statewide which was 0.64 inches below normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.35 inches, Central 0.21 inches, Bluegrass 0.22 inches and East 0.36 inches, which was 0.65, 0.77, 0.60 and 0.54 inches respectively below normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.17 inches at Louisville to a high of 0.60 inches at Cumberland Gap. --- Kentucky Climate Summary For the Period February 17 to February 23, 2003 BELOW NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND ABOVE NORMAL PRECIPITATION In the aftermath of the previous week's ice storm, many sections of northern and central Kentucky spent a good part of the week healing - which included removing downed limbs and trees and working to restore power. For the southern half of the state, concerns with flooding - including pumping basements, moving livestock, and trying to stay ahead of the rising waters in many low-lying areas, and Kentucky waterways in general. Two weather systems this week. The first, a frontal system that lingered near the region Wednesday and Thursday, brought rainfall to the entire state, the heaviest of which was in the southern portions. The second system, a strong low pressure center that passed just south of the state Saturday evening, managed to bring precipitation to the state over a much longer period, from Friday evening through Sunday. The heaviest rains from this system came on Saturday evening and into Sunday, as over an inch of rain fell over much of the state on what was already saturated ground, worsening previously existing flooding problems - especially in south-central and eastern sections of the state. Temperatures for the period averaged 36 degrees across the state which was 2 degrees below normal. High temperatures averaged from 40 in the West to 43 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 12 degrees below normal in the West to 3 degrees below normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 31 degrees in the West to 33 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 3 degrees above normal in the West to 7 degrees above normal in the East. Extremes for the week were 70 and 20 degrees in Jackson and Hardinsburg, respectively. Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 1.73 inches statewide which was 0.85 inches above normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 1.97 inches, Central 1.91 inches, Bluegrass 1.22 inches and East 1.84 inches, which was 1.02, 0.95, 0.46 and 0.97 inches respectively above normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.92 inches at Spindletop to a high of 2.68 inches at Henderson. --- Kentucky Climate Summary For the Period February 10 to February 16, 2003 BELOW NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND ABOVE NORMAL PRECIPITATION After beginning the week with near-average temperatures and little precipitation, the week was punctuated by a powerful storm system that brought copious amounts of precipitation to the entire state. Areas in the northern half of the state were plagued by paralyzing freezing rain both Saturday evening and much of the day on Sunday, while the southern sections of the state saw mostly rainfall, southeastern sections of the state faced flooding threats even into the 17th. Temperatures for the period averaged 34 degrees across the state which was 2 degrees below normal. High temperatures averaged from 44 in the West to 40 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 6 degrees below normal in the West to 4 degrees below normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 28 degrees in the West to 29 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 1 degrees above normal in the West to 4 degrees above normal in the East. Extreme temperatures were 61 and 9 degrees at Paducah and Covington, respectively. Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 3.21 inches statewide which was 2.32 inches above normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 2.44 inches, Central 3.58 inches, Bluegrass 2.69 inches and East 4.11 inches, which was 1.49, 2.63, 1.93 and 3.25 inches respectively from normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.60 inches at Mayfield to a high of 4.98 inches at Glasgow. --- Kentucky Climate Summary For the Period February 3 to February 9, 2003 BELOW NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND BELOW NORMAL PRECIPITATION A sharp fluctuation of temperatures was seen early in the week, with much of the state seeing highs in the upper 50s, and even the low 60s on Monday, and by Tuesday afternoon, highs were back into the mid 30s, and by Saturday morning, lows had dipped all the way back into the single digits. Two storm systems brought precipitation to the state over the course of the week - which was the fifth week in a row with below normal rainfall totals. The first, on Monday and Tuesday, was accompanied by above normal temperatures, and as a result, precipitation from the system fell as rain. The second system arrived late in the week, and brought 1 to 2 inches snow to most of the state from Thursday afternoon through Friday morning. Temperatures for the period averaged 32 degrees across the state which was 2 degrees below normal. High temperatures averaged from 39 in the West to 39 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 9 degrees below normal in the West to 3 degrees below normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 24 degrees in the West to 25 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 2 degrees below normal in the West to 1 degrees above normal in the East. Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.72 inches statewide which was 0.17 inches below normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.50 inches, Central 0.65 inches, Bluegrass 0.68 inches and East 1.03 inches, which was -0.45, -0.31, -0.08 and +0.17 inches respectively from normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.24 inches at Louisville to a high of 1.95 inches at Somerset. --- Kentucky Climate Summary For the Period January 27 to February 2, 2003 NEAR NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND BELOW NORMAL PRECIPITATION: Huge temperature change, which was punctuated by a 79 degree difference between the highest reading and the lowest reading for the state over the course of the week, began with low temperatures well into the negative values on Monday morning, and ended with highs in the upper 60s by Sunday afternoon. Overall however, temperatures averaged near normal for the week - and as the month of January played out, it proved to be the 14th coldest January in 108 years of record for the state. Also, despite two rainfall events over the course of the week, statewide precipitation averaged just over half of what normally occurs over this period, and monthly totals for January ranked it as the 18th driest on record. Temperatures for the period averaged 34 degrees across the state which was 1 degrees above normal. High temperatures averaged from 44 in the West to 41 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 2 degrees below normal in the West to near normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 27 degrees in the West to 27 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 3 degrees above normal in the West to 4 degrees above normal in the East. Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.42 inches statewide which was 0.35 inches below normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.26 inches, Central 0.48 inches, Bluegrass 0.34 inches and East 0.58 inches, which was 0.53, 0.34, 0.32 and 0.22 inches respectively below normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.17 inches at Lexington to a high of 1.43 inches at Quicksand. --- Kentucky Climate Summary For the Period January 20 to 26, 2003 MUCH BELOW NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND BELOW NORMAL RAINFALL: For the second week in a row, much below temperatures were the rule for the Bluegrass State. Lows in the single digits and around zero along with dangerous windchills in the negative teens were experienced by much of the state on both Thursday and Friday. Below normal temperatures through the week were accompanied by two snow events - one mid-week and one late in the week, and neither of which were significant enough to push state precipitation totals high enough to avoid being below normal for the third week in a row. Temperatures for the period averaged 23 degrees across the state which was 9 degrees below normal. High temperatures averaged from 30 in the West to 30 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 15 degrees below normal in the West to 9 degrees below normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 15 degrees in the West to 18 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 9 degrees below normal in the West to 4 degrees below normal in the East. Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.10 inches statewide which was 0.62 inches below normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.07 inches, Central 0.12 inches, Bluegrass 0.12 inches and East 0.08 inches, which was 0.65, 0.65, 0.50 and 0.69 inches respectively below normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Cape Girardeau to a high of 0.34 inches at Williamstown. --- Kentucky Climate Summary: For the Period January 13 to 19, 2003 MUCH BELOW NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND BELOW NORMAL RAINFALL: The coldest temperatures of this winter (and recent winters) occurred last week with 2 to 6 inches of snowfall across the state. Low temperatures were in the single digits and near zero on at least two mornings (15th and 18th) with lows below zero in many rural areas on the 18th. Precipitation in the liquid form was below normal for the week...but several light snowfall events occurred with significant snowfall occurring statewide on Thursday and Friday (16th/17th). Temperatures for the period averaged 24 degrees across the state which was 8 degrees below normal and 11 degrees colder than the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 33 in the West to 31 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 10 degrees below normal in the West to 8 degrees below normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 15 degrees in the West to 16 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 9 degrees below normal in the West to 6 degrees below normal in the East. Extreme high temperatures were in the low to mid 40's and extreme low temperatures were in the negative single digits. Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.21 inches statewide which was 0.51 inches below normal. Precipitation totals (in liq. form) by climate division, West 0.20 inches, Central 0.19 inches, Bluegrass 0.13 inches and East 0.33 inches, which was 0.52, 0.58, 0.49 and 0.44 inches respectively below normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.03 inches at Evansville to a high of 0.55 inches at Quicksand. --- Kentucky Climate Summary For the Period January 6, 2003 to January 12, 2003 ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND BELOW NORMAL PRECIPITATION A fairly mild period started the week's weather, as a dominant upper-level ridge across the eastern third of the state brought warm, Gulf States air into the area. Although only a very brief stay for the above normal temperatures at the beginning of the 7-day period - before slightly below normal temperatures returned late in the week, it was enough to put averages for the week above normal as well. Calm weather dominated the week, and resulted in an unusually dry period for this time of year. Temperatures for the period averaged 35 degrees across the state which was 3 degrees above normal. High temperatures averaged from 44 in the West to 42 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 2 degrees above normal in the West to 4 degrees above normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 26 degrees in the West to 27 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 1 degrees above normal in the West to 5 degrees above normal in the East. Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.02 inches statewide which was 0.71 inches below normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.00 inches, Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.03 inches and East 0.04 inches, which was 0.72, 0.77, 0.60 and 0.73 inches respectively below normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Bardstown to a high of 0.06 inches at Huntington. --- Kentucky Climate Summary: For the Period December 30, 2002 to January 5, 2003 ABOVE NORMAL RAINFALL AND ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES Kentucky ended the new year on an extremely wet note as a widespread storm system including a low pressure center tracking to the north of the state in southern Canada, and a second low pressure center tracking just to the south of the state all connected by a strong frontal boundary sweeping through the area over the course of three days from the 30th of December to the 2nd of the new year. This storm system helped to push weekly precipitation totals well above normal...and southerly flow ahead of this system throughout much of the week had temperatures well above normal for this time of year as well. Temperatures for the period averaged 41 degrees across the state which was 9 degrees above normal. High temperatures averaged from 45 in the West to 48 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 4 degrees above normal in the West to 9 degrees above normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 35 degrees in the West to 36 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 9 degrees above normal in the West to 13 degrees above normal in the East. Extreme high and low temperatures for the week were 58 at London, and 20 at Covington, respectively. Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 1.65 inches statewide which was 0.86 inches above normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 2.26 inches, Central 1.97 inches, Bluegrass 1.36 inches and East 0.99 inches, which was 1.46, 1.13, 0.67 and 0.18 inches respectively above normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.80 inches at London to a high of 2.92 inches at Louisville. ---

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