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Newspaper
Country Today
Location
Eau Claire, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1981
Page
4
May 11 through 17 weather data reported for Clark Dunn eau Claire Jackson Pepin Pierce Polk Rusk St Croix Trempealeau. Data covers temperatures precipitation and conditions across these counties for the week.
The piece traces daylight-saving ideas from Benjamin Franklin to William Willett and describes WWI adoption by Germany and England, followed by U S implementation in 1918 and repeal after protests led by farmers and Wilson’s veto during 1919. It notes candles, sun power, and fuel savings as motives.
National Weather Service records list daily highs and lows for Eau Claire for May 20 to 26. Temperatures range from high 98 to low 28 with multiple days posting highs in the 80s and lows in the 20s and 30s. The data reflects historic extremes and is part of ongoing climate record keeping.
The forecast indicates above normal 90 day average temperatures for May through July 1981 with a 60 percent chance of occurrence below normal and a 60 percent chance of indeterminate outcomes. There is a 50 percent chance of above normal and a 50 percent chance of below normal.
UW Extension weed scientist Jerry Doll outlines a plan to renovate pasture land without tillage by ensuring a weed free base, applying fall 2 4 D to curb broadleaf weeds, and using Paraquat in spring to suppress grasses before seeding a legume. Grazing should be limited until the legume reaches six inches, and Paraquat requires certification to purchase or apply.
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