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Is Cincinnati Cloudier Than Seattle This Year?

Posted on November 18, 2021 by scottdimmich

Think of the cloudiest place you know. Is it Seattle? Or Buffalo? Or Portland, Oregon? It may be your neighborhood. There are different ways to measure cloudiness, but looking at the really cloudy days gives an idea of often we … Continue reading →

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Lessons In Grief: What 25 Years Without My Father Has Taught Me

Posted on September 17, 2021 by scottdimmich

I was 11 years old. I was so young that I remember playing with Legos on the family room floor. At the time, I found it a point of pride to answer the phone in the house, but at 5:15pm … Continue reading →

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Does This Year In Cincinnati Seem Unusually Cloudy To You? You’re Right.

Posted on February 23, 2021 by scottdimmich

If you’re thinking 2021 has been very cloudy, you’re right. Including today (which is likely to change with late day sun, but we’ll use data through 4pm today), today was the 10th completely cloudy day in Cincinnati: We’ve not only … Continue reading →

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What Happened To All That Snow You Had Forecast?

Posted on February 16, 2021 by scottdimmich

Just before 6pm on Monday, February 15th, I posted these words on social media: “Trolls and haters…this is your time to shine, and bring your worst.” And they came. There is no denying my forecasts for snow in the days … Continue reading →

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Is January 2021 in Cincinnati Cloudier Than Most?

Posted on January 27, 2021 by scottdimmich

Does this month seem cloudier than usual to you…or does it just feel that way? Tuesday was the 13th day of January 2021 so far with 100% cloud cover between sunrise and sunset: In other words, half of all of … Continue reading →

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Has This Month And Year Been Cloudier Than Usual in Cincinnati?

Posted on May 12, 2020 by scottdimmich

Several people have reached out to me on social media recently about how cloudy this year, winter, spring, or month has been in Cincinnati. Does the data support it? How do we answer this question? Quantifying cloud cover is difficult … Continue reading →

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Thank You, John Lomax

Posted on April 26, 2020 by scottdimmich

John: This post is long overdue, but I owe you – at bare minimum – a very large thank you for all you did for me years ago, especially from late 2015 to the end of my time working with … Continue reading →

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Loving The Weather While Working In Business; Why I Partnered With WHIO Weather

Posted on December 23, 2019 by scottdimmich

Just over 2 years ago, I left my career as a broadcast meteorologist behind with an MBA in hand and a new career path in business intelligence beginning. I’ve found success in my second career, but – as you might … Continue reading →

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18 Ways To Become A Better Meteorologist

Posted on July 22, 2019 by scottdimmich

I’ve often reflected on my days working as a full-time meteorologist, and I wish I had learned some key lessons much earlier in my career. Alternatively, I wish there been someone to be honest and tell me these lessons of … Continue reading →

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People Problems: A Lesson Learned And Who Must Surround You

Posted on April 28, 2019 by scottdimmich

Do you ever take your work home with you? I encourage you to do just the opposite: take the lessons learned at home to work with you. After a relaxing Friday night of watching people learn the basics of blacksmithing, … Continue reading →

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