NM weather

The weather forecast shows the typical schizoid weather for NM.

Today it's supposed to be sunny and high expected into the low 60's. Very nice. Then a little cooler tomorrow.

But then things change. Forecast for Tue through Thur is for the temps to never go above freezing all three days. Then a gradual climb back up from there.

Most frustrating thing is lack of rain. It's not typically declared a drought in the winter, especially when drinking water sources exist. But there has been no measureable rain or snow in the immediate area for over two months now. Fire hazard warnings, which don't normally rise until spring, are now high.

The warm winter means this spring and summer will see an insect population through the roof. if rain doesn't pick up, likely those insects will be rather aggressive. Lack of fresh water may also mean stagnant water pools along the river, resulting in higher possibility for insect borne diseases.

Of course, water bills will skyrocket. That's after gas and electric bills have been grossly inflated. Local electric utility was trying to get a 21% increase approved. (While advertising more solar and wind generator production.)

Think even after getting main power back on, I'll keep the generator around and save up to invest in solar panels, even if one at a time. And buy a well pump by spring.