In previous years it has always been closer to the end of January before I start seeing much ice on the pond, but this year I'm breaking up ice daily, and seeing the water start to freeze up again even before the sun set -- despite the air temperatures being near 50 degrees. The only thing I can think of is that the ground temperature is much colder this year. So I was just wondering if anyone else had seen anything similar?
And speaking of ground temps... It occurs to me that it seems like this would have a great affect on air temperatures and overall weather, yet when I have searched, I have never found any data collected for ground temps for the purpose of weather forecasting. Is it just me, or are the weathermen missing a critical value in their calculations?
And speaking of ground temps... It occurs to me that it seems like this would have a great affect on air temperatures and overall weather, yet when I have searched, I have never found any data collected for ground temps for the purpose of weather forecasting. Is it just me, or are the weathermen missing a critical value in their calculations?