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New Years eve sunny and cold

Good morning Augusta. This morning it is clear, then partly cloudy. High of 23F with a windchill as low as -2F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 10 mph. Tonight it will be partly cloudy. Fog overnight. Low of 12F with a windchill as low as 3F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 10 mph. The readings from my own weather instruments are: The humidity is 63% with a dew point of 9.1ºF and a wind chill of 10.4ºF. The temperature is 19.8ºF. ºF. Presently we have     West Northwest winds between 2.5 MPH and 5.3 MPH. Our Barometric pressure is 29.77/HPA 1008.1 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun. The UV rating is 0 out of 16, sunset will be at 4:09 PM with Moon Rise at 7:45 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, and the moon phase is waning gibbous. For the pilots out there: Raw METAR is – METAR KAUG 311153Z AUTO 32005KT 10SM CLR M07/M16 A2984 RMK AO2 SLP111 T10721156 11072 21106 53007 $ Visibility is 10.0 miles/16.1 Kilometers with a few clou

Evening forecast updated

Partly cloudy in the evening, then clear. Low of 5F with a windchill as low as -11F. Breezy. Winds from the WNW at 15 to 20 mph. Winds in this immediate area are gusting to 20 mph, and my weather instrumentation registered a temp of 11ºF. below zero.

Overcast and cold

Good morning Augusta. This morning it is overcast with a chance of snow. High of 27F with a windchill as low as 9F. Breezy. Winds from the NW at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of snow 40% with accumulations up to 1 in. possible. Tonight it will be mostly cloudy in the evening, then clear. Low of 5F with a windchill as low as -8F. Winds from the WNW at 10 to 15 mph. The readings from my own weather instruments are: The humidity is 85% with a dew point of 19.7ºF and a wind chill of 18.2ºF. The temperature is 23.6ºF. ºF. Presently we have     West Northwest winds between 5.1 MPH and 9.6 MPH. Our Barometric pressure is 29.39/HPA 995.2 and falling with a weather graphic indicating rain/snow. The UV rating is 0 out of 16, sunset will be at 4:08 PM with Moon Rise at 6:42 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, and the moon phase is waning gibbous. For the pilots out there: Raw METAR is – METAR KAUG 301153Z AUTO 33014G23KT 8SM UP OVC060 M06/M08 A2945 RMK A

Storm advisory cancelled, Storm warning is now up

Statement as of 3:04 PM EST on December 29, 2012 Winter Storm Warning in effect until 7 am EST Sunday. The National Weather Service in gray has issued a Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow... which is in effect until 7 am EST Sunday. The Winter Weather Advisory is no longer in effect. * Locations... Androscoggin and Kennebec counties in Maine. * Hazard types... heavy snow. * Accumulations... 4 to 8 inches of snow. * Timing... snow will continue to fall through this evening into the overnight hours... and be heavy at times. The snow will taper off well after midnight. * Impacts... hazardous driving conditions due to slippery... snow- covered roadways and reduced visibilities. * Winds... north 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 20 mph. * Temperatures... in the lower 20s. * Visibilities... one quarter mile or less at times. Precautionary/preparedness actions... A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow means severe winter weathe

Cold with sun

Good morning Augusta. This morning it is partly cloudy, then overcast with a chance of snow. High of 25F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of snow 40%. Tonight it will be overcast with a chance of snow. Low of 18F with a windchill as low as 7F. Winds from the North at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of snow 50% with accumulations up to 3 in. possible. The readings from my own weather instruments are: The humidity is 84% with a dew point of 14.2ºF and a wind chill of 18.4ºF. The temperature is 18.4ºF. ºF. Presently we have     low North Northeast winds between 1.8 MPH and 2.7 MPH. Our Barometric pressure is 29.88/HPA 1011.8 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun. The UV rating is 0 out of 16, sunset will be at 4:08 PM with Moon Rise at 5:41 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, and the moon phase is a full moon. For the pilots out there: Raw METAR is – METAR KAUG 291153Z AUTO 21003KT 10SM CLR M08/M11 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP152 T10831106 11056 210

Weather Warning

Statement as of 3:29 am EST on December 29, 2012 Winter Weather Advisory in effect from 1 PM this afternoon to 3 am EST Sunday... The National Weather Service in gray has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for snow... which is in effect from 1 PM this afternoon to 3 am EST Sunday.   * Locations... southern and central Maine... except York County. * Hazard types... snow. * Accumulations... 3 to 6 inches of snow. * Timing... 1 PM today through 3 am tonight. * Impacts... accumulating snow will make roads hazardous this afternoon and tonight. * Winds... northeast 5 to 15 mph with gusts up to 20 mph. * Temperatures... highs in the mid 20s to lower 30s today and lows in the teens to lower 20s tonight. * Visibilities... frequently a half mile or less in snow. Precautionary/preparedness actions... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for s

Sunny and cold

Good morning Augusta. This morning it is partly cloudy with a chance of snow, then a chance of snow in the afternoon. High of 30F with a windchill as low as 12F. Winds from the NW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of snow 20%. Tonight it will remain partly cloudy. Fog overnight. Low of 9F. Winds less than 5 mph. The readings from my own weather instruments are: The humidity is 77% with a dew point of 19.8ºF and a wind chill of 20.3ºF. The temperature is 26.1ºF. ºF. Presently we have     Northwest winds between 8.3 MPH and 12.5 MPH. Our Barometric pressure is 29.66/HPA 1004.4 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun. The UV rating is 0 out of 16, sunset will be at 4:07 PM with Moon Rise at 4:46 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, and the moon phase is waxing gibbous. For the pilots out there: Raw METAR is – METAR KAUG 281153Z AUTO 31010G21KT 10SM BKN040 OVC090 M03/M08 A2970 RMK AO2 UPE1057 SLP062 P0000 60000 70005 T10331083 11028 21039

Wind and snow

Good morning Augusta. If you're thinking of going somewhere today, don't go, just stay home, it is miserable out there and its going to stay that way all day. This morning it is overcast with snow. High of 32F with a windchill as low as 14F. Windy. Winds from the NNE at 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph. Chance of snow 100% with accumulations up to 7 in. possible. Tonight it will remain overcast with snow. Low of 21F with a windchill as low as 14F. Breezy. Winds from the NNW at 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph. Chance of snow 100% with accumulations up to 4 in. possible. The readings from my own weather instruments are: The humidity is 92% with a dew point of 21.6ºF and a wind chill of 4.7ºF. The temperature is 23.8ºF. ºF. Presently we have     North Northeast winds between 10.7 MPH and 19.3 MPH. Our Barometric pressure is 29.66/HPA 1004.4 and falling with a weather graphic indicating snow/rain. The UV rating is 0 out of

Sotrm warning update Dec. 27

Expires 4:00 AM EST on December 28, 2012 Statement as of 3:51 am EST on December 27, 2012 Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 4 am EST Friday. A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow remains in effect until 4 am EST Friday. * Locations... interior New Hampshire and western Maine. * Hazard types... heavy snow. * Accumulations... 12 to 18 inches of snow with locally higher amounts. * Timing... through this evening. * Impacts... heavy snow with gusty winds and low visibilities. Poor driving conditions are expected and power outages are possible. * Winds... northeast 15 to 30 mph. Gusts up to 50 mph in coastal areas. * Temperatures... in the mid 20s to lower 30s. * Visibilities... one half mile or less. Precautionary/preparedness actions... A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Significant amounts of snow are forecast that will make travel d

as of 12:40 today...

Good morning Augusta. We are still under that same Winter Storm Watch This morning it is clear. High of 28F. Winds from the North at 5 to 10 mph. Tonight it will be mostly cloudy with a chance of snow in the evening, then overcast with snow. Low of 18F with a windchill as low as 10F. Winds from the NE at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of snow 90% with accumulations up to 4 in., the NWS says we're slated for up to 16 inches. The readings from my own weather instruments are: The humidity is 62% with a dew point of 16.2ºF and a wind chill of 25.6ºF. The temperature is 28.1 ºF. Presently we have     North winds between 4.7 MPH and 5.4 MPH. Our Barometric pressure is 30.18/HPA 1022.0 and falling with a weather graphic indicating rain. The UV rating is 2 out of 16, sunset will be at 4:05 PM with Moon Rise at 2:57 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, and the moon phase is waxing gibbous. For the pilots out there: Raw METAR is – METAR KAUG 2616

Cold but still sunny

Winter Storm Warning   Expires 4:00 AM EST on December 28, 2012 Statement as of 5:17 am EST on December 26, 2012 Winter Storm Warning remains in effect from 10 PM this evening to 4 am EST Friday. A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow remains in effect from 10 PM this evening to 4 am EST Friday. * Locations... interior Maine and New Hampshire. * Hazard types... heavy snow. * Accumulations... 12 to 16 inches of snow. * Timing... late Wednesday evening into Thursday night. * Impacts... heavy snow with low visibilities... poor driving conditions and power outages are likely. * Winds... northeast 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * Temperatures... in the lower 20s. * Visibilities... a half mile or less in snow and blowing snow. Precautionary/preparedness actions... A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Significant amounts of snow are forecast

Upgrade to Storm warning

Winter Storm Warning   Expires 4:00 AM EST on December 28, 2012 Statement as of 3:19 PM EST on December 25, 2012 Winter Storm Warning in effect from 10 PM Wednesday to 4 am EST Friday. The National Weather Service in gray has issued a Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow, which is in effect from 10 PM Wednesday to 4 am EST Friday. The Winter Storm Watch is no longer in effect. * Locations... interior Maine and New Hampshire. * Hazard types... heavy snow. * Accumulations... close to a foot of snow will fall in many areas. There will be locally higher amounts in the mountains... with lower amounts possible in the valleys. * Timing... late Wednesday evening into Thursday night. * Impacts... heavy snow with low visibilities... poor driving conditions and power outages are likely. * Winds... northeast 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph... mainly along the coast and the higher terrain. * Temperatures... in the lower

Merry Christmas

Good morning Augusta. We are under a Winter Storm Watch This morning it is overcast with a chance of snow in the morning, then mostly cloudy. High of 30F. Winds less than 5 mph. Tonight it will be partly cloudy, then clear. Low of 14F. Winds less than 5 mph. The readings from my LaCrosse weather station are: The humidity is 76% with a dew point of 20.3ºF and a wind chill of 27.0ºF. The temperature is 27.0ºF. Presently we have     West Southwest winds puffing between 1.3 MPH and 4.9 MPH. Our Barometric pressure is 30.00/HPA 1015.9 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun. The UV rating is 0 out of 16, sunset will be at 4:05 PM with Moon Rise at 2:12 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, and the moon phase is waxing gibbous. For the pilots out there: Raw METAR is – METAR KAUG 251253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M08/M11 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP182 T10781106 Visibility is 10.0 miles/16.1 Kilometers with a clear ceiling. We have had n

Christmas Day, 2012

Winter Storm Watch   Expires 1:00 AM EST on December 28, 2012 Statement as of 4:05 am EST on December 25, 2012 Winter Storm Watch in effect from Wednesday evening through late Thursday night. The National Weather Service in gray has issued a Winter Storm Watch... which is in effect from Wednesday evening through late Thursday night. * Locations... New Hampshire and western Maine. * Hazard types... heavy snow. * Accumulations... potential for 6 or more inches. * Timing... Wednesday night into Thursday night. * Impacts... snow will quickly make travel hazardous Wednesday night across the region. Heavy wet snow combined with expected strong winds may result in widespread power outages. * Winds... northeast 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * Temperatures... in the mid 20s. * Visibilities... 1/2sm or less expected. Precautionary/preparedness actions... A Winter Storm Watch means there is a potential for signi

Xmas Eave 2012

Good morning Augusta. This morning it is partly cloudy. High of 28F with a windchill as low as 7F. Winds from the West at 5 to 15 mph. Tonight it will be partly cloudy. Low of 16F. Winds less than 5 mph. The readings from my LaCrosse weather station are: The humidity is 70% with a dew point of 14.8ºF and a wind chill of 23.0ºF. The temperature is 23.0ºF. Presently we have     West Southwest winds between 5.1 MPH and 7.8 MPH. Our Barometric pressure is 29.88/HPA 1011.8 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun. The UV rating is 0 out of 16, sunset will be at 4:04 PM with Moon Rise at 1:32 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, and the moon phase is waxing gibbous. For the pilots out there: Raw METAR is – METAR KAUG 241253Z AUTO 31006KT 10SM CLR M05/M12 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP145 T10501122 Visibility is 10.0 miles/16.1 Kilometers with a clear ceiling. We have had no precipitation in this area in the past 24 hours. Tell the kid

Sunny but cold

Good morning Augusta. This morning it is clear, then partly cloudy. High of 28F with a windchill as low as 5F. Winds from the West at 10 to 15 mph. Tonight it will be partly cloudy. Low of 16F with a windchill as low as 9F. Winds from the West at 5 to 10 mph. The readings from my LaCrosse weather station are: The humidity is 63% with a dew point of 13.5ºF and a wind chill of 6.1ºF. The temperature is 24.5ºF. Presently we have     West Southwest winds between 8.7 MPH and 17.0 MPH. Our Barometric pressure is 29.61/HPA 100.2 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun. The UV rating is 0 out of 16, sunset will be at 4:03 PM with Moon Rise at 12:57 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, and the moon phase is waxing gibbous. For the pilots out there: Raw METAR is – METAR KAUG 231253Z AUTO 27011G25KT 10SM CLR M06/M13 A2967 RMK AO2 PK WND 28028/1243 SLP054 T10561128 Visibility is 10.0 miles/16.1 Kilometers with We have had no preci

Scattered clouds

Good morning Augusta. This morning it is mostly cloudy with a chance of snow and a chance of rain in the morning, then overcast with a chance of snow and rain showers. High of 39F with a windchill as low as 28F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of snow 40%. Tonight it will be overcast in the evening, then partly cloudy. Low of 16F with a windchill as low as 9F. Winds from the WNW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%. The readings from my LaCrosse weather station are: The humidity is 86% with a dew point of 35.4ºF and a wind chill of 39.2ºF. The temperature is 39.2ºF. Presently we have     Northeast winds between 2.7 MPH and 4.0 MPH. Our Barometric pressure is 29.17/HPA 987.8 and rising with a weather graphic indicating clouds. The UV rating is 0 out of 16, sunset will be at 4:03 PM with Moon Rise at 12:25 a.m. Eastern Standard Time, and the moon phase is waxing gibbous. For the pilots out there: Raw METAR is – METAR

December 21 and we're all still here

Good morning Augusta. WE ARE UNDER A WIND ADVISORY UNTIL 10 PM TONIGHT This morning it is overcast with snow and rain, then rain in the afternoon. High of 46F. Breezy. Winds from the ESE at 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph. Chance of precipitation 100% . Tonight it will remain overcast with a chance of rain in the evening, then mostly cloudy with a chance of snow. Fog overnight. Low of 28F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation 50% . The readings from my LaCrosse weather station are: The humidity is 95% with a dew point of 31.8ºF and a wind chill of 24.5ºF. The temperature is 33.1ºF. Presently we have     Northeast winds between 6.9 MPH and 12.4 MPH. Our Barometric pressure is 29.70/HPA 1005.2 and falling with a weather graphic indicating rain. The UV rating is 0 out of 16, sunset will be at 4:02 PM with Moon Rise at 11:56 a.m. Eastern Standard Time, and the moon phase is waxing gibbous. For the pilots

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory   Statement as of 3:27 am EST on December 21, 2012 Wind Advisory in effect from noon today to 10 PM EST this evening. The National Weather Service in gray has issued a Wind Advisory which is in effect from noon today to 10 PM EST this evening. * Winds... southeast 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * Timing... winds are expected to increase this morning and become their strongest this afternoon. * Impacts... strong winds could snap tree branches and toss around loose objects. Some power outages are possible. Precautionary/preparedness actions... A Wind Advisory means strong winds of 31 to 39 mph or gusts of 46 to 57 mph can lead to damage due to downed tree limbs and scattered power outages.

Cold and raining

Good morning Augusta. This morning it is overcast with snow and rain, then rain in the afternoon. Fog early. High of 37F with a windchill as low as 25F. Winds from the NE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation 90% . Tonight it will remain overcast with rain, then snow and a chance of rain after midnight. Fog overnight. Low of 30F. Breezy. Winds from the NNE at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation 100% with accumulations up to 4 in. possible. The readings from my LaCrosse weather station are: The humidity is 98% with a dew point of 33.8ºF and a wind chill of 26.3ºF. The temperature is 34.9ºF. Presently we have     North Northeast winds between 6.3 MPH and 11.0 MPH. Our Barometric pressure is 29.63/HPA 1003.0 and falling with a weather graphic indicating rain. The UV rating is 0 out of 16, sunset will be at 4:01 PM with Moon Rise at 10:36 a.m. Eastern Standard Time, and the moon phase is waxing crescent. For the pilots out th

New Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory   Statement as of 3:59 PM EST on December 17, 2012 Winter Weather Advisory now in effect until 1 PM EST Tuesday. The Winter Weather Advisory for freezing rain is now in effect until 1 PM EST Tuesday. * Locations: western Maine except the coast and mountains. * Hazard types: freezing rain. * Accumulations: up to tenth of an inch of ice. * Timing: accretions will continue through tonight into tomorrow. * Impacts: roads will become slippery. * Winds: northeast 10 to 15 mph. * Temperatures: in the mid 30s. Precautionary/preparedness actions... A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow... sleet... or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for slippery roads and limited visibilities... and use caution while driving.

Real nasty Monday morning

Good morning Augusta. This morning we are still under a WINTER WEATHER advisory, it is overcast with snow. High of 34F with a windchill as low as 10F. Winds from the NE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of snow 70% with accumulations up to 1 in. possible. Tonight it will remain overcast with snow, then ice pellets after midnight. Low of 32F with a windchill as low as 21F. Winds from the NE at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation 80% with accumulations up to 2 in. possible. The readings from my LaCrosse weather station are: The humidity is 90% with a dew point of 16.6ºF and a wind chill of 10.3ºF. The temperature is 19.9ºF. Presently we have     North wind between 4.0 MPH and 12.3 MPH. Our Barometric pressure is 30.08/HPA 1018.6 and falling with a weather graphic indicating rain. The UV rating is 0 out of 16, sunset will be at 4:00 (the days are getting longer now)   PM with Moon Rise at 10:07 a.m. Eastern Standard Time, and the moon phase

Weather Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory   Statement as of 3:35 am EST on December 17, 2012 Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 7 PM EST this evening... * Locations... western Maine except the coast and mountains. * Hazard types... snow... sleet... and freezing rain. * Accumulations... an additional 2 to 3 inches of snow... and up to a tenth of an inch of ice. * Timing... snow will continue this morning. Sleet and freezing rain will mix in from time to time from mid morning on. * Impacts... accumulation of snow and ice will create hazardous travel conditions... roads will become slippery. * Winds... northeast 5 to 10 mph. * Temperatures... in the mid 20s. Precautionary/preparedness actions... A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow... sleet... or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for slippery roads and limited visibilities... and use caution while driving.

Correction

The earlier posting was not complete- what follows has been corrected and updated Good morning Augusta. This morning we are under a WINTER WEATHER advisory and it is mostly cloudy. High of 27F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of snow 20%. Tonight it will remain overcast with a chance of snow, then snow after midnight. Low of 21F with a windchill as low as 14F. Winds from the NE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of snow 70% with accumulations up to 3 in. possible. The readings from my LaCrosse weather station are: The humidity is 72% with a dew point of 7.2ºF and a wind chill of 14.9ºF. The temperature is 14.9ºF. Presently we have     no wind again with some puffs between 2.7 MPH and 4.0 MPH. Our Barometric pressure is 30.30/HPA 1026.0 and falling with a weather graphic indicating rain. The UV rating is 0 out of 16, sunset will be at 4:00 (the days are getting longer now)   PM with Moon Rise at 9:33 a.m. Eastern Standard Time, and the moon phas

Weather ADvisory

Good morning Augusta. This morning we are under a WINTER WEATHER advisory and it is mostly cloudy. High of 27F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of snow 20%. Tonight it will remain overcast with a chance of snow, then snow after midnight. Low of 21F with a windchill as low as 14F. Winds from the NE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of snow 70% with accumulations up to 3 in. possible. The readings from my LaCrosse weather station are: The humidity is % with a dew point of ºF and a wind chill of ºF. The temperature is ºF. Presently we have     almost no wind again puffing between 0.4 MPH and 1.3 MPH. Our Barometric pressure is 30.03/HPA 1016.9 and falling with a weather graphic indicating rain. The UV rating is 0 out of 16, sunset will be at 4:00 (the days are getting longer now)   PM with Moon Rise at 9:33 a.m. Eastern Standard Time, and the moon phase is waxing crescent. For the pilots out there: Raw METAR is – METAR KAUG 161253Z AUTO 020

Winter Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory   Statement as of 4:06 am EST on December 16, 2012 The National Weather Service in gray has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for snow and ice... which is in effect from 7 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Monday. The Winter Storm Watch is no longer in effect. * Locations... western Maine except the coast and mountains. * Hazard types... snow... sleet... and freezing rain. * Accumulations... 4 to 6 inches of snow... and up to a tenth of an inch of ice outside of Somerset County. * Timing... snow will begin this evening and continue into early Monday morning. Sleet and freezing rain will mix in from interior Cumberland to Kennebec County early Monday morning. * Impacts... accumulation of snow and ice will create hazardous travel conditions beginning this evening... roads will become slippery. * Winds... northeast 5 to 10 mph. * Temperatures... in the lower 20s. Precautionary/preparedness actions...