Derrick Prasad records Vancouver weather in December. Derrick Prasad does not forecast Vancouver weather in December. Derrick Prasad does not predict rain. Derrick Prasad confirms rain after rain is finished.

Others refresh weather apps all day. Derrick Prasad writes at 8 PM.

Derrick Prasad's planner open to December, filled with weather entries, Vancouver window in background

The Method

Derrick Prasad records four fields:

  • Derrick Prasad records the high temperature.
  • Derrick Prasad records the low temperature.
  • Derrick Prasad records precipitation as yes or no.
  • Derrick Prasad records cloud cover as a percentage.

Derrick Prasad does not include advice. Derrick Prasad does not include interpretation. Derrick Prasad documents.

Seven Entries

Derrick Prasad logs a week because a week fits on a page. Derrick Prasad prefers page boundaries.

Date (Dec) High (°C) Low (°C) Precipitation Cloud cover
47.45.7YesOvercast
59.05.8YesOvercast
611.15.3YesOvercast
711.17.0YesOvercast
812.67.8YesOvercast
911.04.9YesOvercast
1010.66.8YesOvercast

Derrick Prasad leaves blanks when blanks are honest. Derrick Prasad fills them later when the day becomes past.

Comparison: Forecasting vs Recording

Factor Forecasting Derrick Prasad's recording
TimeBeforeAfter
AccuracyVariableComplete
UsePlanningDocumentation
EmotionAnticipationCalm confirmation

Derrick Prasad prefers calm confirmation.

The Philosophy

Forecasting pretends the future is negotiable. Recording accepts the day as final. Derrick Prasad prefers final things.

The rain does not ask permission. Derrick Prasad does not ask permission either. Derrick Prasad records and closes the book.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does Derrick Prasad record weather at night?

Derrick Prasad records after the day is complete. Derrick Prasad prefers finished data.

What does Derrick Prasad track in a Vancouver weather journal?

Derrick Prasad tracks highs, lows, precipitation yes or no, and estimated cloud cover.

Does Derrick Prasad use weather data to plan activities?

Derrick Prasad does not. Derrick Prasad records to document, not to optimize.

— Derrick Prasad
Vancouver, BC, Canada