Category Archives: Commentary

Storm Chase Club Bake Sale Preparation

Posted on March 16, 2023 by highplainschasing

I had a late start this morning and didn’t get all of my things together. Today, we will do some preparation and baking for the Magdalena Storm Chase Club Bake Sale. All funds will benefit our upcoming storm chase. I … Continue reading →

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The 2023 Storm Chase Season is Colder Already

Posted on March 8, 2023 by highplainschasing

This morning, I learned of the passing of Travis Cruz, the man behind StormCruzzer. I chased with him on several occasions over the past few years, perhaps spending the most time with him in 2020 and 2021. He was one … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas!

Posted on December 25, 2022 by highplainschasing

No forecast today, as I do Christmas things with my family! Thank you to all the meteorologists that are working today and don’t have that luxury! Thank you for reading my post.

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No Forecast Today

Posted on November 29, 2022 by highplainschasing

Today has been a bit of wreck. The Rheumatoid Arthritis has me knocked out today. I spent most of the morning in pain. Once I was able to walk again, in the late morning, I had to prepare for a … Continue reading →

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8/20/22: Rain in Mountainair

Posted on August 20, 2022 by highplainschasing

Today is simply a gross day, but a much-needed rainy day, over most of New Mexico. I haven’t really done a real post today, as I hang out in Mountainair with my parents. At my house in Rio Rancho, my … Continue reading →

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Quick Update

Posted on August 14, 2022 by highplainschasing

I will resume writing in this blog again. I needed to take a break for a few days. It is a few days before the semester starts, and I have been super busy. On top of it, in typical Albuquerque … Continue reading →

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NM Weather Posts Starting Soon

Posted on June 6, 2022 by highplainschasing

I have returned from my annual storm chasing trip. I don’t know if there will be another opportunity to chase later this spring and early summer. I might have a weekend chase or perhaps a late June chase, if conditions … Continue reading →

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Storm Chase Predictions 5/26/22

Posted on May 26, 2022 by highplainschasing

Today will be a travel day. I will head north to Denver, CO, and pick up my crew there. I am in the final preparation stages and will shut down this laptop soon after this post to take it with … Continue reading →

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Storm Chasing Plans, Round #2

Posted on May 26, 2022 by highplainschasing

Tomorrow, I will set sail for Denver, CO. On Friday, I will pick up Kathryn and Brandon, and we will be on the road. I am excited about the potential of a northern plains chase. I have never chased in … Continue reading →

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Storm Chase Final Prep

Posted on May 9, 2022 by highplainschasing

I leave on Monday for the first leg of storm chasing this year. I misspoke yesterday and said “Sunday”, but it’s tomorrow anyhow. Looking ahead, it’s a bit calmer this upcoming week as compared to this past week. The SPC … Continue reading →

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