The highest temperature for the month of May at Leslie Park Golf Course was 85.6 degrees (May 8.) The low temperature for the month was on the 14th, at just 36.2 degrees. That was just a tick below the second lowest temperature of 36.3 degrees, which occurred on the 23rd. This was also the date of the (hopefully) last frost of the season. The last frost in 2013 was on May 26 while in the other years since 2010, the last frost happened during the second week of May. The average temperature for the month was 62.9 degrees.
May had a total of 5.82 inches of rain, with more than half (2.94 inches) coming in the last two days of the month. May 30 had the highest daily total at 1.62 inches with the following day being the only other day that saw over an inch (1.32 inches.) Ten days had over a tenth of an inch of precipitation and 16 had at least a trace of rain. The total rain for the year is 9.53 inches.
The highest sustained wind speed for the month was 29 mph (May 25) and the average wind speed was 2.7 mph.
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September 2014 Weather Summary
The highest temperature for the month of September was 92.2 degrees. This happened on the 5th. It was also the only time this year we recorded a temperature above 90 on the weather station at Leslie Park Golf Course. The lowest temperature for the month was the morning of the 14th, where we saw a chilly 38.9 degrees. It was also the date of the first frost of the year. The frost can happen, even when the temperature is above freezing because the weather station is 15 feet above the ground. Closer to the turf level, the temperature can be significantly lower because colder air sinks. The average temp was 61.2. For reference, June, July and August were all in the upper 60's for mean temps.
September also saw 3.74 inches of rain fall. The yearly total is now 27.78 inches. The most daily rainfall fell on the 10th (1.25 inches) but the precipitation event that started on the 20th and ended the morning of the 21st had 1.45 inches. The 20th had 1.15 inches while the 21st finished with just 0.30 inches. There were only two days with over an inch of precipitation and six days had more than a tenth of an inch. Nine days had at least a trace of rain.
The highest sustained windspeed was 29.0 mph (Sept 5.) The average windspeed for the month was 1.5 mph.
September also saw 3.74 inches of rain fall. The yearly total is now 27.78 inches. The most daily rainfall fell on the 10th (1.25 inches) but the precipitation event that started on the 20th and ended the morning of the 21st had 1.45 inches. The 20th had 1.15 inches while the 21st finished with just 0.30 inches. There were only two days with over an inch of precipitation and six days had more than a tenth of an inch. Nine days had at least a trace of rain.
The highest sustained windspeed was 29.0 mph (Sept 5.) The average windspeed for the month was 1.5 mph.
Friday, March 29, 2013
Project Update #10
The weather has finally started to turn and work on the Traver Creek project is progressing nicely. The spoil areas are starting to be finished and prepped for seed. The seeding of some areas should begin on Saturday. The contractor added a rock wall to the left of #18 green. This will give the hole some relief for shots that go long on the finishing hole.
The new berm along Traver Road get power raked.
With the delay in spring warm-up, the opening of the back 9 of the course has been delayed for two weeks. We are now targeting Friday, April 12th.
Soil temperatures are just under 40 degrees. There is also frost about 4 inches down. This frost prevents the water at the surface of the green from draining. This means the surface is very soft and any traffic on the greens will rut the surface and ruin the smooth surface we work all year long to perfect. We are hopeful that the front 9 will be open be the middle of next week. Huron Hills is open, however, so feel free to play at our sister course. Call 734-794-6246 to make your tee time.
Tuesday, October 2, 2012
September 2012 Weather Summary
The leaves have started to turn here at Leslie Park Golf Course. Soon, they will be falling off the trees and covering the greens. Until then, come out and enjoy some of the best weather of the year for golf.
The highest temperature recorded at Leslie Park in September was 86.2 degrees (Sept 3rd). The lowest temperature was 36.6 (24th) which was also the first day we had frost. The average for the month was 61.8 degrees. For the month of October, the average high temp on the first is 68. By Halloween, the average high temperature falls down to 55 degrees.
We received 2.22 inches of rain in September. The maximum daily rain was 0.62 inches on the 14th. 13 days had at least a trace of rain while 5 days had over a tenth of an inch. That brings the yearly total to 15.25 inches of rain.
The high wind speed was 24 miles per hour (5th.) Average speed for the month was just 1.6 mph.
The highest temperature recorded at Leslie Park in September was 86.2 degrees (Sept 3rd). The lowest temperature was 36.6 (24th) which was also the first day we had frost. The average for the month was 61.8 degrees. For the month of October, the average high temp on the first is 68. By Halloween, the average high temperature falls down to 55 degrees.
We received 2.22 inches of rain in September. The maximum daily rain was 0.62 inches on the 14th. 13 days had at least a trace of rain while 5 days had over a tenth of an inch. That brings the yearly total to 15.25 inches of rain.
The high wind speed was 24 miles per hour (5th.) Average speed for the month was just 1.6 mph.
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
Frost delays and why we have them
Frost delays can be an annoyance. But they are also a very important tool for helping turf to survive the tough winter months. In this video, Dr. Larry Stowell of PACE Turf explains to golfers how frost can damage turf, and why a frost delay of even only two hours can make a big difference in turf's ability to survive.
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