# USA TSE, total solar eclipse: April 2024 (was "three years away for USA" when started) **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [March 27, 2021, 9:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/usa-tse-total-solar-eclipse-april-2024-was-three-years-away-for-usa-when-started/938873 "2021-03-27T21:36:10Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 33
**Author:** ![thorny\_locust](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thorny_locust/32/431_2.png) [@thorny\_locust](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/thorny_locust)\ **Post date:** [April 4, 2024, 12:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/usa-tse-total-solar-eclipse-april-2024-was-three-years-away-for-usa-when-started/938873/641 "2024-04-04T00:08:24Z")
> [@Ulf\_the\_Unwashed](#): > > NY state. It’s been absolutely pouring rain all day, and most of yesterday too. > > Here’s hoping it gets it all out of its system before Monday. I’m just glad the eclipse wasn’t today. Ditto here, on all parts of that. Tomorrow’s just supposed to add some snow to the rain; but it’s supposed to be over by Sunday. The forecast for Sunday clear through Tuesday is currently “mostly sunny.” > [@wolfpup](#): > > Being a practical sort, he was spooked by the state of emergency declaration in Niagara Region and is going to stay home, where the period of totality is less but still totality. I’ll join him there for wine & cheese. Yeah, I won’t be trying to get to the centerline, due at least as much to probable traffic and crowds as to greater distance. I’ve got a friend with a farm that’ll get over two minutes; she’s invited us there, and we’ll settle for that. Usually it would be about 40 minutes to get there. How long it’ll take Monday I’ve no idea – we can do most of it on back roads, but we’ll need to cross and/or be on main roads at some points. ---
**Author:** ![wolfpup](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wolfpup/32/10618_2.png) [@wolfpup](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wolfpup)\ **Post date:** [April 4, 2024, 9:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/usa-tse-total-solar-eclipse-april-2024-was-three-years-away-for-usa-when-started/938873/642 "2024-04-04T09:46:23Z")
The wine & cheese may still be on because … why not? … but I’ve pretty much given up on seeing the eclipse. There seems to be another storm system moving in just after the current one, with just a one-day window of sunny skies in between, which is predicted for Sunday, April 7. I’m pretty sure that I predicted somewhere upthread long ago that Mother Nature would provide sunny cloudless skies the day before the eclipse just to tease me, and then cloud over the actual day of the event. And such is the current forecast. The only hope is that the timing of these various weather fronts changes. Right at the moment, in what should be glorious springtime – and should be enhanced even further by global warming – we’re in the middle of a goddam snowstorm! I thought I heard thunder earlier but no, it was street plows going by! ---
**Author:** ![John\_DiFool](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/john_difool/32/19543_2.png) [@John\_DiFool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_DiFool)\ **Post date:** [April 4, 2024, 12:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/usa-tse-total-solar-eclipse-april-2024-was-three-years-away-for-usa-when-started/938873/643 "2024-04-04T12:49:00Z")
Cleveland for next Mon: Accuweather: A morning shower in spots; otherwise, clouds breaking for some sun; the temperature can drop several degrees during the eclipse. 46% chance rain. Weather Underground: Partly cloudy, 24% chance. Drop in the afternoon down to 15% as the clouds disperse. Weather Channel: PC, 24% chance. National Weather Service remains the most downcast, showing the grey sheets it always does when it predicts rain, 40%. ---
**Author:** ![Cheesesteak](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cheesesteak/32/3694_2.png) [@Cheesesteak](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cheesesteak)\ **Post date:** [April 4, 2024, 12:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/usa-tse-total-solar-eclipse-april-2024-was-three-years-away-for-usa-when-started/938873/644 "2024-04-04T12:50:36Z")
Rochester is looking pretty good, Mostly Sunny. I’ll take those chances. ---
**Author:** ![SuntanLotion](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/suntanlotion/32/16165_2.png) [@SuntanLotion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SuntanLotion)\ **Post date:** [April 4, 2024, 12:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/usa-tse-total-solar-eclipse-april-2024-was-three-years-away-for-usa-when-started/938873/645 "2024-04-04T12:59:46Z")
Its still too soon. I am always surprised how wrong their forecasts are; local ones, that is. ---
**Author:** ![Bullitt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bullitt/32/5725_2.png) [@Bullitt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bullitt)\ **Post date:** [April 4, 2024, 1:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/usa-tse-total-solar-eclipse-april-2024-was-three-years-away-for-usa-when-started/938873/646 "2024-04-04T13:21:37Z")
That’s my take, too. Right now it’s data, and fuzzy data at that. So I’m not overly worried about the forecasts now. Starting Friday-Saturday the forecasts will be more accurate, and if I have to pivot I’ll start planning that. ---
**Author:** ![Voyager](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/voyager/32/133_2.png) [@Voyager](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Voyager)\ **Post date:** [April 4, 2024, 1:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/usa-tse-total-solar-eclipse-april-2024-was-three-years-away-for-usa-when-started/938873/647 "2024-04-04T13:44:09Z")
I’m just north of Indianapolis. Very overcast now, Monday looks iffy but too soon to tell. Still, we get a good view right out my daughter’s front door, and I’m getting to see the grandkids no matter what the clouds do, so it’s a win. At least it will be reasonably warm. ---
**Author:** ![LSLGuy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lslguy/32/5813_2.png) [@LSLGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LSLGuy)\ **Post date:** [April 4, 2024, 2:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/usa-tse-total-solar-eclipse-april-2024-was-three-years-away-for-usa-when-started/938873/648 "2024-04-04T14:09:24Z")
This morning is the first different weather since I arrived in Mazatlán on Tuesday. The day dawned mostly foggy & 52F. Now an hour later the fog has 99% burned off, there’s a typical Pacific marine layer of clouds a few miles offshore, and about 10% coverage of cirrus. Wind is nil. Should top out at 78F today. The Monday forecast is back to “sun through high clouds”. Hmm. ---
**Author:** ![robby](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/robby/32/11048_2.png) [@robby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/robby)\ **Post date:** [April 4, 2024, 3:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/usa-tse-total-solar-eclipse-april-2024-was-three-years-away-for-usa-when-started/938873/649 "2024-04-04T15:17:42Z")
> [@robby](#): > > I just wanted to note that comments about predicted weather for the eclipse would be more meaningful if people also indicated where they lived (or included this on their profiles) and/or where they planned to observe the eclipse if it’s not where they live. > [@wolfpup](#): > > I’m in southern Ontario but just outside the totality zone, so plan on driving further south into wine country… > [@Mama\_Zappa](#): > > We’ll be in Franklin County, NY… > [@LSLGuy](#): > > I’ve just arrived in Mazatlán… > [@gkster](#): > > We’ll be in Essex County, NY… > [@Just\_Asking\_Questions](#): > > Waco’s weather says… > [@Zyada](#): > > Weather Underground for DFW… > [@N9IWP](#): > > NWS forecast for Monday at Mt Magazine State Park (Arkansas)… > [@Ulf\_the\_Unwashed](#): > > NY state… > [@John\_DiFool](#): > > Cleveland for next Mon… > [@Cheesesteak](#): > > Rochester is looking pretty good… > [@Voyager](#): > > I’m just north of Indianapolis… Thank you, everyone, for including your eclipse-viewing location!! It makes following everyone’s comments so much easier. After all, the path of the eclipse over land goes from the west coast of Mexico to Newfoundland, so we are talking about a vast area with widely varying and disparate weather forecasts. Btw, sorry if I missed anyone, but thanks to everyone regardless. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![robby](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/robby/32/11048_2.png) [@robby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/robby)\ **Post date:** [April 4, 2024, 3:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/usa-tse-total-solar-eclipse-april-2024-was-three-years-away-for-usa-when-started/938873/650 "2024-04-04T15:46:45Z")
As for me, the predicted weather in Texas for Monday has not really changed since earlier in the week, with a marginal improvement only in the north part of the state. Currently, Kerrville, TX (my original planned viewing location) is at 75% predicted cloud cover. Uvalde to the southwest is also at 75%. Junction, TX to the west is at 72%. Waco is at 66%, and Dallas is at 56% predicted cloud cover. Meanwhile, Burlington, VT has improved to 10% predicted cloud cover! So right now it looks like I will likely be implementing my last-minute backup plan and driving north to Vermont instead of flying to Texas this weekend. ---
**Author:** ![FloatyGimpy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/floatygimpy/32/7750_2.png) [@FloatyGimpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FloatyGimpy)\ **Post date:** [April 4, 2024, 3:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/usa-tse-total-solar-eclipse-april-2024-was-three-years-away-for-usa-when-started/938873/651 "2024-04-04T15:50:41Z")
My journey starts today. I live in the middle of Vancouver Island. This afternoon I’ll be driving a couple of hours away to stay overnight at my cousin’s then catch my flight to Calgary tomorrow morning. I picked the cheapest flight I could so I’m taking a bit of a circuitous route Victoria-Calgary-Atlanta-San Antonio. ---
**Author:** ![Nayna](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/ebca7d/32.png) [@Nayna](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nayna)\ **Post date:** [April 4, 2024, 3:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/usa-tse-total-solar-eclipse-april-2024-was-three-years-away-for-usa-when-started/938873/652 "2024-04-04T15:55:14Z")
> [@Bullitt](#): > > You will love Austin and the TX Hill Country! If you like BBQ, I recommend going to The Salt Lick in Driftwood TX. There are other good BBQs around there but The Salt Lick in Driftwood has a very down to earth ambiance. The Salt Lick made the list! ---
**Author:** ![Spiderman](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/spiderman/32/230_2.png) [@Spiderman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spiderman)\ **Post date:** [April 4, 2024, 3:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/usa-tse-total-solar-eclipse-april-2024-was-three-years-away-for-usa-when-started/938873/653 "2024-04-04T15:55:48Z")
> [@Spiderman](#): > > CNN has an article with a slider for the American vs. European forecast models. I’m going with the American model because 'Merica!..& a _lot_ less clouds Wunderground is stating ‘partly cloudy’ while the gubmint is stating ‘partly sunny’ for western NY (≈ 1 hr SE of Buffalo). While both may be accurate (if it’s partly one then it’s partly the other), I’m going with the [NWS](https://www.weather.gov/) cause that just sound better. ---
**Author:** ![LSLGuy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lslguy/32/5813_2.png) [@LSLGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LSLGuy)\ **Post date:** [April 4, 2024, 3:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/usa-tse-total-solar-eclipse-april-2024-was-three-years-away-for-usa-when-started/938873/654 "2024-04-04T15:57:14Z")
> [@robby](#): > > As for me, the predicted weather in my submarine is just like always: dark & wet outside; fluorescent lit, dry, and 75F inside. 😉 Every time I see your avatar in this thread about the outdoors, the sky, and the weather that silly idea runs through my head. Now some of the rest of you can have it stuck in your heads too. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![robby](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/robby/32/11048_2.png) [@robby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/robby)\ **Post date:** [April 4, 2024, 4:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/usa-tse-total-solar-eclipse-april-2024-was-three-years-away-for-usa-when-started/938873/655 "2024-04-04T16:11:30Z")
> [@LSLGuy](#): > > > [@robby](#): > > > > As for me, the predicted weather in > > my submarine is just like always: dark & wet outside; fluorescent lit, dry, and 75F inside. 😉 > > Every time I see your avatar in this thread about the outdoors, the sky, and the weather that silly idea runs through my head. > > Now some of the rest of you can have it stuck in your heads too. 🙂 There’s actually lots of different climate zones inside of a submarine! Dry and warm in the electronic spaces up forward; hot, loud, and humid between the main engines in the engine room; cool and damp in the engine room lower level bilge area; deafeningly loud and breezy in the fan room; cool, quiet, and dark in the berthing areas. The weather outside is pretty much uniformly the same, though: cold, dark, and wet. 😉 Sometimes you hear sea life though the hydrophones, though, like snapping shrimp. ---
**Author:** ![Mama\_Zappa](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/71e660/32.png) [@Mama\_Zappa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mama_Zappa)\ **Post date:** [April 4, 2024, 6:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/usa-tse-total-solar-eclipse-april-2024-was-three-years-away-for-usa-when-started/938873/656 "2024-04-04T18:56:50Z")
> [@robby](#): > > Thank you, everyone, for including your eclipse-viewing location!! It makes following everyone’s comments so much easier. After all, the path of the eclipse over land goes from the west coast of Mexico to Newfoundland, so we are talking about a vast area with widely varying and disparate weather forecasts. For fun, I created what I THINK is a map that anyone with the link can edit - to drop a pin [showing roughly where](https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=167Bs0ApCOmI4vnec4fJFIqNzi80kIzE&usp=sharing) you’ll be on Monday. This is currently displaying as a big blank area on my browser when I look at this post, so I added a link in the text, also. Search for your planned location (or something near it), then “add to map”. You may need to be logged into a Google account to do so. I don’t THINK it shows who dropped the pin (I checked in another browser, with a different login, and nothing was obvious). I’m gonna try to edit the style so the pins are more obvious. ---
**Author:** ![Mama\_Zappa](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/71e660/32.png) [@Mama\_Zappa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mama_Zappa)\ **Post date:** [April 4, 2024, 7:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/usa-tse-total-solar-eclipse-april-2024-was-three-years-away-for-usa-when-started/938873/657 "2024-04-04T19:02:57Z")
Hah - I changed my own icon to be yellow, with a sun icon; then I added one for Mazatlan; it did not copy over that icon info, so I edited that one also. ---
**Author:** ![Nayna](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/ebca7d/32.png) [@Nayna](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nayna)\ **Post date:** [April 4, 2024, 7:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/usa-tse-total-solar-eclipse-april-2024-was-three-years-away-for-usa-when-started/938873/658 "2024-04-04T19:09:44Z")
This is fun, thanks! ---
**Author:** ![Ulf\_the\_Unwashed](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/b4bc9f/32.png) [@Ulf\_the\_Unwashed](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ulf_the_Unwashed)\ **Post date:** [April 4, 2024, 7:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/usa-tse-total-solar-eclipse-april-2024-was-three-years-away-for-usa-when-started/938873/659 "2024-04-04T19:33:49Z")
Yes; fun. I’ll check back later to see how it grows. I do seem to have stuck my pin very near @Cheesesteak’s. Not sure if it’s possible to move it so it’s clear there are two there… ---
**Author:** ![ratatoskK](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ratatoskk/32/2987_2.png) [@ratatoskK](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ratatoskK)\ **Post date:** [April 4, 2024, 8:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/usa-tse-total-solar-eclipse-april-2024-was-three-years-away-for-usa-when-started/938873/660 "2024-04-04T20:07:55Z")
We’re driving up to Sherbrooke (Quebec) to see the eclipse on Monday. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/usa-tse-total-solar-eclipse-april-2024-was-three-years-away-for-usa-when-started/938873.md?page=32) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/usa-tse-total-solar-eclipse-april-2024-was-three-years-away-for-usa-when-started/938873.md?page=34)