Unseasonably Warm Temperatures Were Prevalent. Santa Ana Winds Led to Devastation in California. Heavy Rains Fell in the Dry South and East.
Weekend Review (27-28 October 2007): The potent slow-moving storm system which brought soggy weather to the eastern third of North America during the week finally made its way north and east taking the heavy rains well north into eastern Canada. Rainfall totals of two to four inches were common up and down the East Coast.
Behind the system, seasonably cooler temperatures and pleasant sunshine were the rule in the Midwest, Northeast, and into the Deep South. Retailers benefited from the much cooler weather, which led to a surge in seasonal purchasing. Dry weather was in place across most of the West with seasonable temperatures. Florida remained wet. Tropical Storm Noel formed south of the Dominican Republic late in the weekend and should be watched as it strengthens and heads toward the Bahamas.
Last Week (week-ending 10/27/2007): It was an eventful (and tragic) week due to the weather. The week began with a strong winter storm that moved across the Rockies and provided significant snows across the Front Range. The Denver area had several inches. Much colder air worked its way behind the system across the West.
Meanwhile, temperatures surged much higher in the East as temperatures averaged 10 to 15 degrees above normal. Despite a cooler trend late week, temperatures were much warmer to the same week last year. As the storm pulled out into the Plains mid-week, it became cut off from the primary jet stream, causing the storm to stagnate across the U.S. southern tier.
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