primary/caucus day weather thread

[Mr. Morden]

And now only a 20% chance of snow.  Projected high temp in Manchester = 30 degrees F.

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Any predictions on which candidates will benefit from high turnout?

[jimrtex]

The unpleasant inclemency is going to hit (the word "blizzard was bandied about) western Iowa starting about 6 pm or something tomorrow, and that is Trump's strongest area, and his voters are more fair weather folks than the supporters of other candidates to boot. So that may depress Trump's percentage a bit. Rubio and Cruz are weakest in that area, particularly Rubio. You can read and listen to a video about it all here.

So for those of you predicting that Cruz will tank (somebody predicted he will below 20%), and Trump will soar, you might consider this weather angle. Just trying to be helpful.

Some high School basketball games that are typically played on Tuesday night were moved up to Monday night to avoid the blizzard. I wonder if this had an impact on caucus turnout, this being Iowa and all.

[Mr. Morden]

Tuesday forecast for assorted Super Tuesday cities (from weather.com):

Atlanta: “Sunshine and clouds mixed.  High 71F Winds SSW at 10 to 15 mph.”  20% chance of rain.

Boston: “A few passing clouds, otherwise generally sunny.  High 49F. W winds shifting to SE at 10 to 15 mph.”  0% chance of rain.

Dallas: “Partly cloudy.  Gusty winds in the afternoon.  High 68F.  Winds NW at 20 to 30 mph.”  20% chance of rain.

Denver: “Sunny.  High 57F.  Winds WSW at 10 to 15 mph.”  0% chance of rain.

Minneapolis: “Sun and a few passing clouds.  High 28F.  Winds N at 10 to 15 mph.”  0% chance of snow.

[Eraserhead]

Tuesday forecast for assorted Super Tuesday cities (from weather.com):

Atlanta: “Sunshine and clouds mixed.  High 71F Winds SSW at 10 to 15 mph.”  20% chance of rain.

Boston: “A few passing clouds, otherwise generally sunny.  High 49F. W winds shifting to SE at 10 to 15 mph.”  0% chance of rain.

Dallas: “Partly cloudy.  Gusty winds in the afternoon.  High 68F.  Winds NW at 20 to 30 mph.”  20% chance of rain.

Denver: “Sunny.  High 57F.  Winds WSW at 10 to 15 mph.”  0% chance of rain.

Minneapolis: “Sun and a few passing clouds.  High 28F.  Winds N at 10 to 15 mph.”  0% chance of snow.

Very nice. If the turnout is crappy, it won't be because of the weather.

[100% pro-life no matter what]

Tuesday forecast for assorted Super Tuesday cities (from weather.com):

Atlanta: “Sunshine and clouds mixed.  High 71F Winds SSW at 10 to 15 mph.”  20% chance of rain.

Boston: “A few passing clouds, otherwise generally sunny.  High 49F. W winds shifting to SE at 10 to 15 mph.”  0% chance of rain.

Dallas: “Partly cloudy.  Gusty winds in the afternoon.  High 68F.  Winds NW at 20 to 30 mph.”  20% chance of rain.

Denver: “Sunny.  High 57F.  Winds WSW at 10 to 15 mph.”  0% chance of rain.

Minneapolis: “Sun and a few passing clouds.  High 28F.  Winds N at 10 to 15 mph.”  0% chance of snow.

Very nice. If the turnout is crappy, it won't be because of the weather.

One risk: Nashville- Thunderstorms, 64

[Frodo]

There will be no weather-related reason not to vote.  In northern Virginia at least, highs on Tuesday are going to be around 65, lows in the mid-40s, with mild, sunny skies throughout the day.  The rest of Virginia is probably going to be even warmer.  

[Mr. Morden]

Memphis:

Thunderstorms.  A few storms may be severe.  High 64F.  Winds WSW at 15 to 25 mph.  Chance of rain 80%.

Nashville:

Rain showers in the morning with thunderstorms developing in the afternoon.  A few storms may be severe.  High 64F.  Winds SSW at 15 to 25 mph.  Chance of rain 80%.

[Holmes]

Tennessee will already be bad enough for Sanders. He doesn't need any more handicaps.