Augusta, Maine Weather

Happy Haloween. It is cold and frozen up here in Augusta Maine. It was in the high 20's this morning when I got up to make the coffee. Today's highs are expected to be in the 40's and light and variable winds, with the same going into this evening. Tonight's lows will be in the 20's. The readings outside right now are: a relative humidity of 86% with a Dew Point of 29.7ºF. The temperature is 29.7ºF, with no wind chill to speak of. The wind velocity is presently between 0.8 mph and 1.7 mph out of the West Southwest. Our Barometric pressure is 30.26 and rising. Snowfall totals for yesterday's storm were ony about 4 inches here. Other locations within 20 miles of Augusta received upwards of 17 inches. We here in Augusta got lucky. Hurricane Irene did one thing for us a few months ago when she rolled through, trees and limbs poised to take power lines down in our area came down then, not yesterday. Visibility is 10.0 miles and almost comple

If you are just waking up, DO NOT look outside! It is snowing hard outside and it is a mix of rain and heavy, wet snow with winds in excess of 25-30 mph. If you don't need to be on the road, stay off of them and keep safe. Its miserable out there. The readings outside right now are: a relative humidity of 95% with a Dew Point of 32.1F. The temperature is 33.7ºF, with a wind chill of   24.1ºF.   The wind velocity is presently between 11.0 mph and 8.3 mph out of the North. We are nonetheless gusting in the high 20's and low 30's at regular intervals, and this is expected to continue into the afternoon. Our Barometric pressure is 29.70 and falling. Visibility right now is between one half mile and 1.2 miles (when you're lucky) and the ceiling is down to 700 feet. Just hunker down folks. It'll be over when its over.  

Forecast as of 7:05 PM EDT on October 29, 2011 There is a winter Storm Warning in effect until 2 PM EDT Sunday. Tonight-(Saturday) Rain likely this evening. Snow. Snow may be heavy at times. Snow accumulation of 4 to 6 inches. Lows in the lower 30s. Northeast winds around 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation near 100 percent.   For Sunday: Snow in the morning...then a chance of rain in the afternoon. Snow may be heavy at times in the morning. Total snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches. Highs in the lower 40s. North winds 15 to 20 mph. Gusts up to 40 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation near 100 percent. The readings outside right now are: a relative humidity of 75% with a Dew Point of 28ºF. The temperature is 36ºF, with a wind chill of   31ºF.   The wind velocity is presently between 4.0 mph and 6.1 mph from variable directions. That will definitely change during the late evening hours and gust

Winter Storm Warning Statement as of 4:15 PM EDT on October 29, 2011 Winter Storm Warning remains in effect from 8 PM this evening to 2 PM EDT Sunday... locations... central and northern New Hampshire as well as interior southern and central Maine ... including the western Maine mountains. Hazard types... heavy wet snow. Accumulations... 5 to 9 inches of snow. Timing... rain or snow will begin in the area around sunset. Any rain will change to wet snow during the evening hours. The precipitation is expected to start as all snow in the higher elevations. The heaviest snowfall is expected to fall overnight into early Sunday morning. The snow will diminish intensity early Sunday morning... and should end by midday. Impacts... tree damage and power outages from heavy wet snow and wind. Roads will become snow covered and slippery overnight. Winds... north 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Temperatures... in the lower 30s.  

It is a bright, cool and sunny morning here in Augusta Maine. with today's high   reaching 40 with luck. We had some rain, that changed to snow overnight, so it is slimey out there. You need to drive like its December. . We are under a winter storm warning through Sunday with a heavy and wet snow possible from Saturday through Sunday. With leaves still on the trees, power outages are probably in the offing, so you need to make sure you have gas for the generator, and hit the grocery store before tonight. Get ready folks, winter is showing up in spades whether you are ready or not. This morning's readings are: a relative humidity of 70% with a Dew Point of 24.7ºF. The temperature is 33.3ºF, with a wind chill of 28.8 ºF.   The wind velocity is presently between 5.1 mph and 8.3 mph out of the West. That will gust to higher levels during the day, with a corresponding wind chill, so its time for the hat as well as gloves. Our Barometric pressure is 29.92   and r

It is a very cool, cloudy morning here in Augusta Maine. with today's high   reaching only the mid 40's at best. We have a 50% chance of rain, with possible snow flurries later today. This morning's readings are: a relative humidity of 72% with a Dew Point of 30.8ºF. The temperature is 39.1ºF, with a very slight wind chill at this time.   The wind velocity is presently between 1.2 mph and 4.3 mph out of the North. Our Barometric pressure is 29.72   and rising. Visibility today is clear at 10.0 miles, but don't expect that to last all day. There was no rainfall in the past 24 hours, with some low level of it   expected in today's forecast.       Next, from the Farmer's Almanac: Forecast for Winter 2011-12 farmer's almanac For the winter of 2011–12, the Farmers' Almanac is forecasting "clime and punishment," a season of unusually cold and stormy weather. For some parts of the country, that means a frigid climate; while f

It is a cool, 37º   partly sunny morning here in Augusta Maine. with today's high   reaching the mid 40's, and clouds will move in by the afternoon. This morning's readings are: a relative humidity of 75% with a Dew Point of 32.8ºF. The temperature is 40.1ºF, with a very slight wind chill at this time.   The wind velocity is presently between 2.3 mph and 7.1 mph out of the West. Our Barometric pressure is 29.81   and holding steady. Visibility today is clear at 10.0 miles. There was no rainfall in the past 24 hours, with none in today's forecast.     My weather readings are taken from my La Crosse WS 2811 wireless weather station. I enjoy having one and find it personally rewarding to know just how inaccurate the national weather service readings for our area are.    There is an entire world of weather out there for those who don't have their own weather station. You can look for it in a variety of ways, and the wealth of weather related inf

We have acool, bright and sunny morning here in Augusta Maine. The morning temps were in the very low 30's, below freezing at 4 a.m., with today's high   to reach the high 50's. We will end up with another very typical October day. This morning's readings are: a relative humidity of 93% with a Dew Point of 43.5ºF. The temperature is 45.0ºF, with no wind chill at this time, but that won't be the case after the wind picks up later today.   The wind velocity is presently between 0.0 mph and 2.1 mph from variable points of the compass. Winds are expected to increase to speeds up to 25-30 mph as the day goes on. Our Barometric pressure is 29.75 and falling. Visibility today is clear at 10.0 miles. There was no rainfall in the past 24 hours, with none in today's forecast.     For those of native American heritage, I continue the article on weather spirits and some web sites related to them.   Shamanism and the Spirits of Weather, Page 2 By N

It is acool, bright and sunny morning here in Augusta Maine. The morning temps were in the very low 30's, below freezing at 4 a.m., with today's high   to reach the high 50's. We will end up with another very typical October day. This morning's readings are: a relative humidity of 92% with a Dew Point of 40.3ºF. The temperature is 42.3ºF, with no wind chill.   The wind velocity is presently between 0.0 mph and 1.4 mph out of the North (when it pugs). Winds are expected to increase slightly as the day goes on. Our Barometric pressure is 30.04 and rising. Visibility today is clear at 10 miles. There was no rainfall in the past 24 hours, with none in today's forecast.     Just   in case you are of native American heritage, I thought that a mention of weather spirits and web sites related to them might be of interest. Enjoy. From "Working with Weather Spirits at Earth Drummer.com http://earthdrummer.com/classes/deepening-your-path/working-w

It is another bright and sunny morning here in Augusta Maine. We are expecting our temps to reach the high 50's. We will end up with a very typical October day. This morning's readings are: a relative humidity of 78% with a Dew Point of 40.3ºF. The temperature is 47.2ºF, with a wind chill that barel registers. The wind velocity is presently between 3.4 mph and 7.2 mph out of the North. Winds are expected to increase slightly as the day goes on. Our Barometric pressure is 30.00 and steady. There was no rainfall in the past 24 hours, with none in today's forecast.     Since the night of the invasion of kid-sized ghosts and goblins   is fast approaching, I have decided to post ghost and weather related web sites so that you are completely prepared for October 31. Well, for ghosts, goblins   and weather that is. When it comes to candy to bribe them to not haunt you for another year goes, you're on your own.   Are you a ghost hunter? If so, there is

It is another wonderful, sunny and dry morning here in Augusta Maine. We are expecting our temps reaching the low 60's. We will end up with a very seasonal day, with the winds picking up slightly as the day progresses.   This morning's readings are: a relative humidity of 92% with a Dew Point of 46.7ºF. The temperature is 49.1ºF, with almost no wind chill at this time. The wind velocity is presently between 1.1 mph and 0.0 mph out of the South Southwest, when it puffs. Winds are expected to increase as the day goes on, but any velocities are not known at this time.   Our Barometric pressure is 29.87 and rising. There was no rainfall in the past 24 hours, with none in today's forecast.     As more radical weather begins to come in as a normal part of fall weather patterns, I am posting the definitions of two meteoroligic terms – Millibar and Isobar. I hope this helps you know what your favorite weatherperson is talking about when he or she starts tossin

It is a wonderful, sunny and dry morning here in Augusta Maine. We are expecting our temps to reach the low to mid 60's. We will end up with a very seasonal day, with the winds steadily picking up as the day progresses.   This morning's readings are: a relative humidity of 88% with a Dew Point of 46.3ºF. The temperature is 49.5ºF, with almost no wind chill at this time. The wind velocity is presently between 3.0 mph and 6.2 mph out of the South Southwest. Winds are expected to increase as the day goes on, but maximum gusts are not known at this time.   Our Barometric pressure is 29.63 and rising. There was no rainfall in the past 24 hours, with none in today's forecast.       More for your preparation of this election season: Political language. . . is designed to make lies sound truthful and murder respectable, and to give an appearance of solidity to pure wind. George Orwell   Truth never envelops itself in mystery, and the mystery in which it is

It is a very soggy morning here in Augusta Maine. We are expecting our temps to reach the upper 50's to perhaps the mid 60's. We will end up with a partly sunny, very seasonal day.   This morning's readings are: a relative humidity of 97% with a Dew Point of 51.0ºF. The temperature is 52.2ºF, with a wind chill of 48.1ºF at this time. The wind velocity is between 7.0 mph and 10.0 mph out of the North Northeast. Winds might get up to 15 mph today.   Our Barometric pressure is 29.56 and falling. There was rainfall yesterday of slightly over 2 inches with none in today's forecast after the morning drizzel ends.   In my effort to keep the level of anxiety and terror at a sleepless level for this month, meaning the elections, I continue yesterday's thread.   To help you deal with elected officials and their "wanna-be" opponents during the "I'm better than he is" phase of electioneering, you may wish to keep this handy guide to

It is another really wonderful morning here in Augusta Maine. We are again expecting temps to reach 60 and not much more. It will be mostly sunny and, in general a very normal, seasonal day.   This morning's readings are: a relative humidity of 84% with a Dew Point of 43.7ºF. The temperature is 48.2ºF, with almost no wind chill at this time. What little wind we have so far is between 1.3 mph and 2.7 mph out of the North. Winds might get up to 10 mph today.   Our Barometric pressure is 29.69 and rising. There was no rainfall yesterday with none in today's forecast.   Since October is the month of fright (Halloween) we need to keep the level of anxiety and terror at a sleepless level. Of course, I refer to the upcoming elections. To help you deal with elected officials and their "wanna-be" opponents, you may wish to keep this handy guide to political terms and philosophy in a place where you can have easy access to it.     "Politics is suppo

It is another really wonderful morning here in Augusta Maine. We are again expecting temps to reach the low to mid 60's today. This morning's readings are: a relative humidity of 81% with a Dew Point of 44.0ºF. The temperature is 49.7ºF, with a very little wind chill at this time. What little wind we have so far is between 3.5 mph and 9.8 mph out of the West Southwest.   Our Barometric pressure is 29.49 and rising. There was no rainfall yesterday with none in today's forecast.   Now, what about this annual day known as Halloween? It certainly has evolved into a day run by adults for kids, and it is up to us to see that they enjoy themselves and don't get scared so badly that they can't sleep until santa comes to visit.   Where and when did Halloween customs originate? The many customs we have today in relation to Halloween have their origins in the religious practices of the Romans and the Druids, therefore dating back many centuries. The Rom

Good morning from Augusta Maine. Again, we are expecting temps to reach the low to mid 60's today. We are again being warned of potentially heavy winds. Yesterday our local winds did not exceed 17 mph. In Portland the winds were in the 30's, and up in Bangor they were around 25 mph. This morning's readings are: a relative humidity of 69% with a Dew Point of 45.7ºF. The temperature is 55.4ºF, with no wind chill at this time. What little wind we have so far is between 2.2 mph and 6.0 mph out of the South Southwest. As noted above, today's wind are supposed to increase to variable speeds.     Our Barometric pressure is 29.57 and rising. There was no rainfall yesterday and only a very slight chance of rain today. Today is nothing short of a fantastic day. Go outside and enjoy it while you can, there aren't many days like this left to us as winter closes in.  

It has stopped raining in Augusta Maine. We are expecting temps to reach the low to mid 60's today with strong wids. In fact, parts of Maine are now under a gale warning, saying that winds will exceed 35 mph. This morning's readings are: a relative humidity of 76% with a Dew Point of 50.4ºF. The temperature is 57.6ºF, with a wind chill of 56.0ºF   right now. This wind chill will not remain the same as the winds pick up today. What little wind we have so far is between 4.7 mph and 11.2 mph out of the South Southwest. As noted above, today's wind is going to increase to velocities of roughly 40 mph.   Our Barometric pressure is 29.37 and rising. The rainfall for yesterday was 1.02 inches and 2.01 for the week.   Since we have some pretty brisk winds on tap for today, you need to be prepared for any possible problem that may arise. You already know about making sure that there are no loose items in your yard that can be picked up by the winds and thrown i

Flood warnings are now in effect for Oxford County in Maine and for adjoining regions of New Hampshire. In the Augusta area, road ponding alerts are in effect for the remainder of daylight hours into tonight. Tomorrow there is a virtual certainty that we will experience winds up to 40 mph. Make sure you have gas for your generators, "just in case".  

If you live in the Augusta area, DO NOT look outside. It's a mess out there. It is wet, foggy and its going to get worse before the day is out. We are expecting temps to reach the low to mid 60's today with stretches of very heavy rain with thunder and lightening   possible later in the day. This morning's readings are: a relative humidity of 98% with a Dew Point of 60.3ºF. The temperature is 60.8ºF, with no wind chill at this time.   What little wind we have so far is between 4.0 mph and 5.2 mph out of the North Northeast. Today's wind is going to remain variable and is not expected to exceed 10 mph. Our Barometric pressure is 29.69 and falling. The rainfall for yesterday was 0.43 inches. So far this morning we have had drizzles, and that is expected to get increasingly worse as the day progresses. Now, since snow is not all that farr off, just for review, I wanted to post a spot on "How to rake snow off of your roof". For those of y

Good morning from the northwest end of Augusta , Maine . It is a wet and foggy morning, and we are only expecting temps to reach the mid to upper 50's. Althought it is not yet raining, its coming soon. Expect more rain, mostly drizzle with fog on and off during the day. This morning's readings are: a relative humidity of 94% with a Dew Point of 49.8ºF. The temperature is 51.5ºF, with no wind chill at this time.   What wind we have so far this morning is between 3.4 mph and 6.2 mph out of the North Northeast. Today's wind is going to remain variable and not expected to exceed 10 mph. Our Barometric pressure is 29.98 and falling. There has been no rainfall here yet today and there has been none this week. Since we are now dealing with a typical Maine autumn, it is good to remember the autumn driving that we have not had to deal with since last fall. The below information is common sense, but it pays to see them again as autumn hits its stride.     Au

Good morning from the northwest end of Augusta , Maine . This morning we have a partly sunny day, and we are expecting to reach the "mostly cloudy" state of weather by sometime at or just after noon. Temps are expected to rise to the low 60's. No rain is expected until tomorrow.   This morning's readings are: a relative humidity of 92% with a Dew Point of 41.5ºF. The temperature is 43.6ºF, with a wind chill of 41.1ºF.   What wind we have so far this morning is between 1.1 mph and 4.0 mph out of the North. In other wind measurement types, our wind is: In KMH it is 1.8, in KNT it is 1.0, in BFT it is 0 and in MPS it is 0.5. Our Barometric pressure is 30.21 and rising. There has been no rain here in the past 7 days. As winds grow to be noticeable this time of year, people begin to notice the different ways to measure it, as shown above. Some voice confusion about the different wind measurement acronyms, so I thought I'd define one of the more

Good morning from the northwest end of Augusta , Maine . This morning is another sunny day, what Mainers refer to as a "sunny & 60's day". Temps are not expected to rise above the mid 60's with the rain continuing to hold off.   This morning's readings are: a relative humidity of 73% with a Dew Point of 41.8ºF. The temperature is 50.4ºF, with no wind chill at this temperature to speak of.   What wind we have so far this morning is between 1.8 mph and 3.0 mph out of the Northeast. Our Barometric pressure is 30.20 and rising. There has been no rain in the past 6 days, with the only rain in our forecast arriving sometime thursday. This time of year, particularly at the end of the month, "moon rings" become more visible in many locations. What causes them and some folk lore abot them appear below. Enjoy.   The moon can produce interesting optical effects when conditions are right. The most common of which are moon rings, moon bows,

Good morning from the northwest end of Augusta , Maine . This morning is another early autumn warm and sunny morning, with temps starting out in the high 50's and rising to the high 60's or low 70's giving us an absolutely fantastic day. There is a chance of widely scattered rain when a very mild cool front moves through later today into tonight, which should lower temperatures a bit. This morning's readings are: a relative humidity of 67% with a Dew Point of 55.1ºF. The temperature is 66.4ºF, with no wind chill at this lovely temperature to speak of.   What wind we have so far this morning is between 6.0 mph and 8.4 mph out of the West Northwest. Our Barometric pressure is 30.04 and falling. There has been no rain in the past 5 days, with none in the forecast until maybe this coming friday.   Its time to take pictures of the wonderful color of those really beautiful fall leaves. Now you get to rake them all up and try to figure out what to do with

Good morning from the northwest end of Augusta , Maine . We have a beautiful sunny and warm morning, with temps starting out in the mid 60's and rising to the 80's for another absolutely fantastic day. Tonight's temperatures are not expected to drop below the mid to upper 50's with wind not expected to rise much above 10 mph.     This morning's readings are: a relative humidity of 55% with a Dew Point of 50.8ºF. The temperature is 67.5ºF, with no wind chill at this lovely temperature to speak of.   What wind we have so far this morning is between 2.7 mph and 4.8 mph out of the West Southwest. As a small low pressure system rolls through late tonight and through the day tomorrow, temps will drop slightly. Our Barometric pressure is 30.17 and rising. There has been no rain in the past 4 days, with none in the forecast until maybe this coming friday.   Every year we all look forward to the holiday of Haloween. One tradition of that holiday is the