PRLog (Press Release) –
Jan 16, 2008 – Ode to Punxsutawney Phil
Al Peterlin
There are times of distinction
There are those to praise
I find it farfetched
This is one of those days
The media are assembled
The public’s interest piqued
All eyes are directed
To the rodent we seek
It’s time to get up chuck
Your moments at hand
The learned seek guidance
Strike up the band
6 weeks of winter
6 weeks of spring
You alone must decide
You can’t toddle between
Who says we’ve no leaders
History to fill
On this day we’re following
Punxsutawney Phil
February 2008 Temperature and Precipitation Predictions
Dynamic Predictables is expecting February 2008 temperatures will be below average east of the Rockies and upper Great Basin. The Southwest and Pacific Coast will be seasonal.
February 2008 precipitation will be heavier than usual from the Central Plains and along the Rockies to the Canadian border then eastward toward the Great Lakes. Wetter than typical conditions are also expected from the Appalachians east and along the Eastern Seaboard from Florida to Long Island. The south from the lower Mississippi Valley west to southern California will be drier than average. New England and the Lower Mississippi Valley northward into the Ohio Valley will be seasonal.
Weather based energy demands will be somewhat stronger than usual keeping pressure on price. In addition, growers will have to prepare for increased energy demands keeping grain bins cooled and dry. Livestock stress levels will be elevated. The dormant winter wheat crop will face some difficulties with episodic cold and less than optimal moisture.
Cool temperatures could finally stir winter weather clothing demand, but energy and economic implications may impact retailer’s opportunities. To be more successful in trying times, malls might try offering some entertainment value to entice the public.
Watch for a March 2008 outlook February 15, 2008.
Dynamic Predictables releases mean monthly outlooks of temperature and precipitation for all climate divisions of the United States as a national weather service. Prediction categories include: Near Average, Above Average or Below Average temperature and precipitation. No division is designated “EC,” that is, having an equal likelihood of normal, above normal or below normal; in effect, no forecast. Graphics are available on web site, www.dynamicpredictables.com .
About Dynamic Predictables, LLC. – Dynamic Predictables is a private weather, water and climate company providing comprehensive weather, climate and impact assessment for agriculture, construction, distribution, energy, media and custom climatology interests. Sophisticated algorithms provide improved definition of time and space applications on a dedicated contractual basis. El Nino predictions and DP mean monthly outlooks of temperature and precipitation are available as much as one to five year in advance. Climate forecasts are also available for selected international locations.
Contact:
Gregg Suhler at (573) 815-0520; email suhlerg@dynapred.com
Al Peterlin at (717) 731-8804; email apeterlin@panetwork.com
Dynamic Predictables uses sophisticated algorithms in preparing weather predictions one to five years in advance. Temperature and precipitation predictions are provided along with impact assessment for business users.
