In meteorological-speak, the "length" of a thermometer describes the difference between the low and high temperatures of a given area over a certain period of time. So, when there is a big temperature swing say, between noon and 3PM, the thermometer for that afternoon would be characterized as being "long". Such was the case this week when TSG took a couple of "cool-off" cruises along the coast between Santa Cruz and Pacifica.
Below are the low and high car dash outside temp readings on our drives. While we can't attest to the accuracy of the thermometer in terms of the "real" temperature, the 40 degree-plus differential was certainly real enough.
