Last year ended as the 5th warmest on record dating back to 1946 at MSY. Part of that was due to the lack of Gulf Hurricanes resulting in reduced rainfall amounts over the summer. 2026 is continuing that above normal trend, at least for the first 10 days of January. Computer guidance indicates a much colder 2nd half of this month. But for now, the bitter Arctic cold over Alaska is blocked from coming into the lower 48.
Some locations are near 60 below zero at midday! A upper trough along the West Coast with a ridge over the Rockies and Plains has resulted in a January thaw for much of our nation.
Until this upper pattern shifts back to an East coast trough, we'll flirt with record warmth this week.
When Denver is near 70 in January, you know something is wrong. Even Chicago is above freezing.
With the sun angle still quite low in the sky, it's hard to break away the low cloud deck. This week daily fog issues will return especially after Tuesday.
Since Captain Hylton and I haven't been fishing since late May, we may try to go out Monday PM & Tuesday. I might not post again until Wednesday. Finally, did you see the article on Hurricane models?
My concern is our local weathercaster's will be "married to the models" and not point out their experiences with past storms. Remember you always wanted to know "yeah, but what does Nash think"? Or after Nash retired, "What does Bob think"? I'll be here to let you know for the 2026 season. In addition, my podcast will give you additional insight along with interviews with local personalities. You can subscribe at bobbreck.com. Next podcast will be on the Polar Vortex. Stay tuned!
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