Augusta, Maine Weather

Good Morning Augusta This morning it is cloudy with a snow melting high of 41F. Winds will be light and variable.  Tonight we’ll have cloudy skies, then it will become foggy and damp after midnight. Slight chance of a rain shower. Low near 35F. Winds S at 5 to 10 mph. The readings from my instruments are: Humidity is 61%, the dew point is 21ºF, its 34.6ºF outside with a wind chill of 34.6ºF. The wind direction is South between 0.9 mph and 1.3 mph. The Barometric pressure is 29.91 / HPA 1012.8 and falling with a weather graphic indicating clouds.   The UV rating is 0.0 out of 16, Sunrise is at 6:58 a.m. Sunset is 4:46 P.M. Moon rise is at xx:xx P.M. EST and the moon phase is  waning gibbous. The Raw METAR reading from Augusta’s airport is: METAR KAUG 311153Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 01/M06 A2985 RMK AO2 SLP112 T00061061 10017 20000 53012 Visibility is 10.0 miles / 16.1 kilometers with clear skies again today. We haven’t had any snow in the past 24 hours, but its melting quite nicely out th

Good Morning Augusta This morning we have mostly sunny skies, then it will become cloudy during the afternoon. Highs will be at or above 36F. Winds W at 5 to 10 mph. Tonight we’ll have overcast conditions with a low around 30F. Winds SSW at 5 to 10 mph. The readings from my instruments are: Humidity is 88%, the dew point is 22ºF, its 24.3ºF outside with a wind chill of 24.3ºF. The wind direction is Southwest between 3.6 mph and 5.5 mph. The Barometric pressure is 29.95        / HPA 1014.2 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun.   The UV rating is 0.0 out of 16, Sunrise is at 6:59 a.m. Sunset is 4:44 P.M. Moon rise is at 11:30 P.M. EST and the moon phase is  waning gibbous. The Raw METAR reading from Augusta’s airport is: METAR KAUG 301153Z AUTO 27005KT 10SM CLR M04/M06 A2985 RMK AO2 SLP113 70003 I1001 I6002 T10391056 11011 21044 52040 Visibility is 10.0 miles / 16.1 kilometers with clear skies this morning. Above freezing today again too. We had roughly one inch of snow in t

Special Statement as of 4:09 PM EST on January 29, 2016 A band of snow showers could cause some slippery travel through early evening. A band of snow... varying in intensity... will affect portions of the Maine mid coast northward and northwestward into central Maine... extending further northwestward into the western Maine and northern New Hampshire mountains into early evening. While accumulations are generally expected to be less than 2 inches... some slippery travel may develop for the evening commute... mainly on secondary roads. Visibilities may also lower to a half mile at times. The activity should wane after about 7 PM.   4:09 PM EST Fri Jan 29 2016  

Special Statement as of 3:32 PM EST on January 29, 2016 A band of snow showers could cause some slippery travel through early evening. A band of snow... varying in intensity... will be located from the mid coast of Maine northward into the Augusta area... extending further northward into the western Maine and northern New Hampshire mountains into early evening. While accumulations are generally expected to be less than 2 inches... some slippery travel may develop for the evening commute... mainly on secondary roads. The activity should wane after about 6 or 7 PM.   332 PM EST Fri Jan 29 2016   A band of snow showers could cause some slippery travel through early evening. A band of snow... varying in intensity... will be located from the mid coast of Maine northward into the Augusta area... extending further northward into the western Maine and northern New Hampshire mountains into early evening. While accumulations are generally expected to be less than 2 inches... some slippery trave

Good Morning Augusta This morning we have cloudy conditions with snow showers developing this afternoon. High 36F. Winds N at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of snow 40%. Tonight we’ll have snow showers during the evening hours with breaks in the overcast later. Low around 25F. Winds NNW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of snow 40%. The readings from my instruments are: Humidity is 88%, the dew point is 23ºF, its 28.6ºF outside with a wind chill of 28.6ºF. The wind direction is North Northwest between 2.5 mph and 0.2 mph. The Barometric pressure is 29.57 / HPA 1001.1 and falling with a weather graphic indicating rain.   The UV rating is 0.0 out of 16, Sunrise is at 7:00 a.m. Sunset is 4:43 P.M. Moon rise is at 10:33 P.M. EST and the moon phase is  waning gibbous. The Raw METAR reading from Augusta’s airport is: SPECI KAUG 291224Z AUTO 33004KT 10SM SCT010 BKN016 OVC029 M03/M05 A2952 RMK AO2 T10281050 Visibility is 10.0 miles / 16.1 kilometers with scattered clouds to 1000 ft / 304 m and mostly cloudy conditi

The temperature readings missing from the posting are – it is 18.2 degrees C. with a wind chill of 18.2. The temperature readings missing from the posting are – it is 18.2 degrees C. with a wind chill of 18.2.  

Good Morning Augusta This morning we have a mix of sunshine and clouds and a high of 38F. Winds out of the NNE at 5 to 10 mph. Tonight we’ll have partly cloudy skies giving way to cloudy skies late. Lows will be  28F. Winds light and variable. The readings from my instruments are: Humidity is 81%, the dew point is 11ºF, its ºF outside with a wind chill of ºF. The wind direction is North Northeast between 0.1 mph and 0.2 mph. The Barometric pressure is 30.08 / HPA 1018.6 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun.   The UV rating is 0.0 out of 16, Sunrise is at 7:01 a.m. Sunset is 4:42 P.M. Moon rise is at 9:35 P.M. EST and the moon phase is  waxing gibbous. The Raw METAR reading from Augusta’s airport is: SPECI KAUG 281219Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT029 M09/M12 A3003 RMK AO2 T1089111 Visibility is 10.0 miles / 16.1 kilometers with scattered clouds to 2,900 ft. / 883 m. We haven’t had any new snowfall over the past 24 hours, but things will continue to meltwith today’s temps being abov

Good Morning Augusta This morning we have a mix of clouds and sun with a high near 40F. Winds W at 10 to 15 mph. Tonight we’ll have clear skieswith an expected low at or below 19F. Winds WNW at 5 to 10 mph. The readings from my instruments are: Humidity is 57%, the dew point is 25ºF, its 38.0ºF outside with a wind chill of 38.0ºF. The wind direction is Southwest between 0.0 mph and 0.2 mph. The Barometric pressure is 29.86 / HPA 1011.1 and rising with a weather graphic indicating clouds.   The UV rating is 0.0 out of 16, Sunrise is at 7:02 a.m. Sunset is 4:40 P.M. Moon rise is at 8:36 P.M. EST and the moon phase is  waxing gibbous. The Raw METAR reading from Augusta’s airport is: METAR KAUG 271153Z AUTO 25005KT 10SM OVC050 04/M04 A2980 RMK AO2 SLP094 T00391039 10050 20039 53013 Visibility is 10.0 miles / 16.1 kilometers with overcast to 5,000 ft / 1,524 m. We haven’t had any new snowfall over the past 24 hours, but things are certainly melting out there.  

Good Morning Augusta This morning it is cloudy with a gloriously high today of 42ºF. Winds are out of the SSW at 10 to 15 mph. Tonight we’ll have considerable cloudiness and a low of only 32ºF. Winds will be out of the SW at 10 to 15 mph. The readings from my instruments are: Humidity is 69%, the dew point is 20ºF, its 29.5ºF outside with a wind chill of 29.5ºF. The wind direction is Southeast between 0.4 mph and 1.3 mph. The Barometric pressure is 30.07 / HPA 1018.2 and falling with a weather graphic indicating snow.   The UV rating is 0.0 out of 16, Sunrise is at 7:03 a.m. Sunset is 4:39 P.M. Moon rise is at 7:37 P.M. EST and the moon phase is  waxing gibbous. The Raw METAR reading from Augusta’s airport is: METAR KAUG 261153Z AUTO 20008KT 10SM CLR M02/M07 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP181 T10171067 11017 21044 56023 Visibility is 10.0 miles / 16.1 kilometers with clear skies again, so far. We haven’t had any new snowfall over the past 24 hours.  

Good Morning Augusta This morning it is partly cloudy with an expected high around 30F. Winds are light and variable. Tonight it will be partly cloudy with a low of 23F. Winds will be S at 5 to 10 mph.  The readings from my instruments are: Humidity is 53%, the dew point is 7ºF, its 20.0ºF outside with a wind chill of 20.0ºF. The wind direction is North Northwest between 0.7 mph and 1.3 mph. The Barometric pressure is 30.23 / HPA 1023.7 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun.   The UV rating is 0.0 out of 16, Sunrise is at 7:04 a.m. Sunset is 4:38 P.M. Moon rise is at 6:36 P.M. EST and the moon phase is  a full moon. The Raw METAR reading from Augusta’s airport is: METAR KAUG 251153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M06/M14 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP217 T10561144 11044 21061 53030 Visibility is 10.0 miles / 16.1 kilometers with clear skies again. We haven’t had any new snowfall over the past 24 hours.  

Good Morning Augusta This morning it is partly cloudy with an expected high of 27F. Winds will be out of the N at 10 to 20 mph. Tonight we’ll have a few clouds and a low around 14F. Winds light and variable. The readings from my instruments are: Humidity is 67%, the dew point is 1ºF, its 12.6ºF outside with a wind chill of 10.4ºF. The wind direction is North Northwest between 8.9 mph and 11.3 mph. The Barometric pressure is 29.95 / HPA 1014.2 and falling with a weather graphic indicating snow.   The UV rating is 0.0 out of 16, Sunrise is at 7:05 a.m. Sunset is 4:36 P.M. Moon rise is at 5:35 P.M. EST and the moon phase is  a full moon. The Raw METAR reading from Augusta’s airport is: METAR KAUG 241253Z AUTO 35008KT 10SM CLR M13/M18 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP127 T11281178 Visibility is 10.0 miles / 16.1 kilometers with clear skies so far. We haven’t had any new snowfall over the past 24 hours.  

Good Morning Augusta This morning it is partly to mostly cloudy outside with a high of 23F. Winds are NNE at 10 to 15 mph.  Tonight we’ll have mostly cloudy skies, then partly cloudy after midnight. Low will be at or below 11F. Winds N at 10 to 20 mph. The readings from my instruments are: Humidity is 80%, the dew point is 2ºF, its 9.4ºF outside with a wind chill of 9.4ºF. The wind direction is North Northwest between 1.8 mph and 2.5 mph. The Barometric pressure is 30.22 / HPA 1023.3 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun.   The UV rating is 0.0 out of 16, Sunrise is at 7:06 a.m. Sunset is 4:35 P.M. Moon rise is at 4:34 P.M. EST and the moon phase is  a full moon. The Raw METAR reading from Augusta’s airport is: METAR KAUG 231153Z AUTO 02006KT 10SM CLR M14/M17 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP224 T11391167 11117 21150 57004 Visibility is 10.0 miles / 16.1 kilometers with clear skies so far, but the clouds are near. We haven’t had any new snowfall over the past 24 hours. While we ducked a nas

Good Morning Augusta This morning it is partly to mostly cloudy outside with a high of 23F. Winds are NNE at 10 to 15 mph.  Tonight we’ll have mostly cloudy skies, then partly cloudy after midnight. Low will be at or below 11F. Winds N at 10 to 20 mph. The readings from my instruments are: Humidity is 80%, the dew point is 2ºF, its 9.4ºF outside with a wind chill of 9.4ºF. The wind direction is North Northwest between 1.8 mph and 2.5 mph. The Barometric pressure is 30.22 / HPA 1023.3 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun.   The UV rating is 0.0 out of 16, Sunrise is at 7:06 a.m. Sunset is 4:35 P.M. Moon rise is at 4:34 P.M. EST and the moon phase is  a full moon. The Raw METAR reading from Augusta’s airport is: METAR KAUG 231153Z AUTO 02006KT 10SM CLR M14/M17 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP224 T11391167 11117 21150 57004 Visibility is 10.0 miles / 16.1 kilometers with clear skies so far, but the clouds are near. We haven’t had any new snowfall over the past 24 hours. While we ducked a nas

Good Morning Augusta This morning we have sunny conditions with an expected high near 25ºF. Winds will be out of the NW at 10 to 15 mph. Tonight we’ll have a few passing clouds, otherwise generally clear. Lows will be at or below 6ºF. Winds light and variable. The readings from my instruments are: Humidity is 56%, the dew point is 1ºF, its 13.3ºF outside with a wind chill of 13.3ºF. The wind direction is East Southeast between 1.3 mph and 2.7 mph. The Barometric pressure is 30.16 / HPA 1021.3 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun. Cold, but sunny.  The UV rating is 0.0 out of 16, Sunrise is at 7:07 a.m. Sunset is 4:34 P.M. Moon rise is at 3:33 P.M. EST and the moon phase is  waxing gibbous. The Raw METAR reading from Augusta’s airport is: METAR KAUG 221153Z AUTO 31008KT 10SM CLR M10/M17 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP195 T11001172 11100 21111 50013 Visibility is 10.0 miles / 16.1 kilometers with clear blue skies again today. We haven’t had any new snowfall over the past 24 hours. We sent

Good Morning Augusta This morning we have abundant sunshine and an expected High of 22ºF. Winds will be out of the NW at 10 to 20 mph. Tonight we’ll have clear skies and a low at or below 9ºF. Winds wil be out of the NW at 5 to 10 mph. The readings from my instruments are: Humidity is 60%, the dew point is 3ºF, its 14.4ºF outside with a wind chill of 10.8ºF. The wind direction is West Southwest between 5.4 mph and 6.3 mph. The Barometric pressure is 30.00 / HPA 1015.9 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun. Cold, but sunny.  The UV rating is 0.0 out of 16, Sunrise is at 7:07 a.m. Sunset is 4:32 P.M. Moon rise is at 2:36 P.M. EST and the moon phase is  waxing gibbous. The Raw METAR reading from Augusta’s airport is: METAR KAUG 211153Z AUTO 34005KT 10SM CLR M11/M16 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP145 T11061156 11072 21106 53008 Visibility is 10.0 miles / 16.1 kilometers with clear blue skies, cold but sunny. We haven’t had any new snowfall over the past 24 hours.  

Good Morning Augusta This morning we have sunny conditions with a high of 23ºF. Winds are out of the WNW at 10 to 20 mph.  Tonight we’ll have some clouds that will give way to mainly clear skies overnight. Lows will be at or below 10ºF. Winds WNW at 5 to 10 mph. The readings from my instruments are: Humidity is 60%, the dew point is 8ºF, its 20.0ºF outside with a wind chill of 9ºF. The wind direction is West Southwest between 11.0 mph and 8.3 mph. The Barometric pressure is 29.97 / HPA 1014.9 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun. Cold, but sunny.  The UV rating is 0.0 out of 16, Sunrise is at 7:08 a.m. Sunset is 4:31 P.M. Moon rise is at 1:43 P.M. EST and the moon phase is  waxing gibbous. The Raw METAR reading from Augusta’s airport is: METAR KAUG 201253Z AUTO 29015G29KT 10SM CLR M07/M14 A2990 RMK AO2 PK WND 31030/1234 SLP133 T10721144 Visibility is 10.0 miles / 16.1 kilometers with clear skies. We haven’t had any new snowfall over the past 24 hours, but what is out there

Special Statement as of 12:26 am EST on January 20, 2016 Blowing snow possible through the morning commute. Gusty winds may cause snow that has already fallen to accumulate on roadways making travel slippery. There will be localized areas of reduced visibilities due to blowing snow. Motorists are urged to drive slowly.   Hanes 1226 am EST Wed Jan 20 2016   ... Blowing snow possible through the morning commute... Gusty winds may cause snow that has already fallen to accumulate on roadways... making travel slippery. There will be localized areas of reduced visibilities due to blowing snow. Motorists are urged to drive slowly.   Hanes  

Good Morning Augusta This morning we have a mix of sunshine and clouds with a high of 14F today. Winds are out of the WNW at 15 to 25 mph with gusts over 40 mph. Tonight we’ll have clear skies and a low at or below 11F. Winds WNW at 10 to 20 mph. The readings from my instruments are: Humidity is 55%, the dew point is -5ºF, its 9.1ºF outside with a wind chill of 2.5ºF. The wind direction is West Southwest between 9.2 mph and 12.8 mph. The Barometric pressure is 29.56 / HPA 1001.0 and falling with a weather graphic indicating snow.   The UV rating is 0.0 out of 16, Sunrise is at 7:09 a.m. Sunset is 4:30 P.M. Moon rise is at 12:55 P.M. EST and the moon phase is  waxing gibbous. The Raw METAR reading from Augusta’s airport is: METAR KAUG 191153Z AUTO 27014G26KT 10SM BKN120 M13/M21 A2949 RMK AO2 PK WND 29031/1056 SLP993 70002 T11331206 11111 21133 51000 Visibility is 10.0 miles / 16.1 kilometers with mostly cloudy conditions to 12,000 ft / 3,657 m. We haven’t had any new snowfall over the p

Special Statement as of 2:07 PM EST on January 18, 2016 A few heavier snow showers and snow squalls through 4 PM. An Arctic cold front is sweeping southeastward towards the coast. Along and ahead of this boundary... a few snow showers and brief snow squalls will occur along the Interstate 95 and Route one corridors through 4 PM. Visibilities will be sharply reduced at times and roadways will be slick. Additional snow accumulations of an inch or less can be expected.   Es 207 PM EST Mon Jan 18 2016  

Good Morning Augusta This morning we have snow showers and a high of 24ºF. Winds are out of the NW at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of snow 50%. Snow accumulations less than one inch. Tonight we’ll have mostly cloudy skies with a low of only 6ºF. Winds will swing to the W at 10 to 20 mph. The readings from my instruments are: Humidity is 65%, the dew point is 11ºF, its 22.1ºF outside with a wind chill of 22.1ºF. The wind direction is West between 1.3 mph and 2.7 mph. The Barometric pressure is 29.60 / HPA 1002.3 and falling with a weather graphic indicating snow.   The UV rating is 0.0 out of 16, Sunrise is at 7:10 a.m. Sunset is 4:28 P.M. Moon rise is at 12:11 P.M. EST and the moon phase is  waxing gibbous. The Raw METAR reading from Augusta’s airport is: METAR KAUG 181153Z AUTO 29003KT 10SM OVC045 M06/M12 A2954 RMK AO2 SLP010 T10611117 11050 21061 55001 Visibility is 10.0 miles / 16.1 kilometers with overcast to 4,500 ft / 1,371 m. We haven’t had any new snowfall over the past 24 hours. Below

Good Morning Augusta This morning we have partly cloudy skies  becoming cloudy during the afternoon. Highs will reach 29ºF. Winds NW at 5 to 10 mph.  Tonight we’ll have cloudy skies with a few flurries or snow showers possible. Lows will be at or below 13F. Winds light and variable. The readings from my instruments are: Humidity is 92%, the dew point is 16ºF, its 17.6ºF outside with a wind chill of 17.6ºF. The wind direction is Southwest between 1.8 mph and 2.7 mph. The Barometric pressure is 29.87 / HPA 1011.2 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun.   The UV rating is 0.0 out of 16, Sunrise is at 7:10 a.m. Sunset is 4:27 P.M. Moon rise is at 11:33 A.M. EST and the moon phase is  in its first quarter. The Raw METAR reading from Augusta’s airport is: METAR KAUG 171153Z AUTO 27003KT 9SM CLR M08/M09 A2978 RMK AO2 SLP090 70014 I1001 I6001 T10781089 11050 21078 53021 Visibility is 9.0 miles / 14.5 kilometers with clear skies for this morning, then clouding up later. Yesterday’s to

Winter Storm Warning statement as of 1:18 PM EST on January 16, 2016 Winter Storm Warning in effect until 6 PM EST this evening. The National Weather Service in gray has issued a Winter Storm Warning for snow and sleet which is in effect until 6 PM EST this evening. The Winter Weather Advisory is no longer in effect. * Hazard types... a mixture of snow and sleet. * Accumulations... snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches. * Timing... snow will continue through this afternoon mixing with or changing to sleet at times. * Impacts... reduced visibilities and dangerous driving  conditions. * Winds... north 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 20 mph. * Visibilities... as low as a quarter mile at times. * Temperatures... in the mid 20s. Precautionary/preparedness actions... A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow... sleet... and ice are expected or occurring. Strong winds are also possible. This will make travel very hazardous or impossible.  

Special Statement as of 10:35 am EST on January 16, 2016 Heavy snow is occurring with a band of precipitation that is moving onshore late this morning. The band is producing snowfall rates of more than an inch per hour along with reduced visibilities. In addition freezing rain and sleet has fallen in many locations early this morning. These factors combine to create dangerous driving conditions. Postpone traveling if at all possible and leave plenty of room between you and the vehicle in front of you.   Hanes 1035 am EST Sat Jan 16 2016  

  The temperature and precip instrumentation is now operational, so below are readings that were missing in the initial weather posting. The outdoor temperature is 23.0ºF and the wind chill is 18.1 ºF. Thus far, we have not received any precipitation, rain or snow, sufficient to measure, but its coming.

We’re under a winter weather advisory, so get some coffee and relax.  Its crappy out there. Good Morning Augusta This morning we have cloudy skies with snow. High will be only 28F. Winds N at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of snow 100%. Snow accumulating 1 to 3 inches. Tonight we’ll have cloudy skies with a few flurries or snow showers possible. Low 22F. Winds will be light and variable. The readings from my instruments are: Humidity is 88%, the dew point is 21ºF, its ºF outside with a wind chill of ºF. The wind direction is North Northwest between 2.2 mph and 5.8 mph.1 The Barometric pressure is 29.61 / HPA 1002.7 and falling with a weather graphic indicating rain/snow.   The UV rating is 0.0 out of 16, Sunrise is at 7:11 a.m. Sunset is 4:26 P.M. Moon rise is at 10:57 A.M. EST and the moon phase is  waxing crescent The Raw METAR reading from Augusta’s airport is: METAR KAUG 161153Z AUTO 01009KT 8SM -FZRA OVC008 M04/M06 A2956 RMK AO2 UPB35E37FZRAB37 SLP014 P0000 60000 I1000 I6000 T10441061 11039

Winter Weather Advisory statement as of 3:34 am EST on January 16, 2016 Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 6 PM EST this evening. * hazard types... a mixture of snow... sleet and freezing rain. * Accumulations... 3 to 5 inches of snow. * Timing... snow will develop late tonight and continue through  Saturday mixing with or changing to sleet and freezing rain at  times. * Impacts... reduced visibilities and dangerous driving  conditions. * Winds... north 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 20 mph. * Temperatures... in the upper 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.  

A Winter Weather Advisory statement as of 3:24 PM EST on January 15, 2016 A Winter Weather Advisory is now in effect from 3 am to 6 PM EST Saturday. The National Weather Service in gray has issued a Winter Weather Advisory which is in effect from 3 am to 6 PM EST Saturday. The Winter Storm Watch is no longer in effect. * Hazard types... a mixture of snow... sleet and freezing rain. * Accumulations... snow accumulation of 3 to 6 inches... along with around a trace of ice. * Timing... snow will develop late tonight and continue through Saturday mixing with or changing to sleet and freezing rain at times. * Impacts... reduced visibilities and dangerous driving conditions. * Winds... north 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 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 whil

Good Morning Augusta This morning we have partly cloudy skies that will become overcast during the afternoon. High will top out around 30ºF. Winds light and variable. Tonight we’ll have mainly cloudy skies, then a light mix of wintry precipitation overnight. Low 24 F. Winds ENE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precip 50%. The readings from my instruments are: Humidity is 77%, the dew point is 5ºF, its 8.8ºF outside with a wind chill of 8.8ºF. The wind direction is South Southeast between 0.2 mph and 0.4 mph.1 The Barometric pressure is 30.05 / HPA1017.6 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun.   The UV rating is 0.0 out of 16, Sunrise is at 7:11 a.m. Sunset is 4:25 P.M. Moon rise is at 10:23 A.M. EST and the moon phase is  waxing crescent The Raw METAR reading from Augusta’s airport is: METAR KAUG 151153Z AUTO 31003KT 10SM CLR M12/M15 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP167 T11171150 11072 21128 53007 Visibility is 10.0 miles / 16.1 kilometers with clear skies, at least for the morning.  We haven’t had

Winter Storm Watch Statement as of 3:41 am EST on January 15, 2016 Winter Storm Watch in effect from late tonight through Saturday afternoon. The National Weather Service in gray has issued a Winter Storm Watch which is in effect from late tonight through Saturday afternoon. * Hazard types... heavy snow. * Accumulations... 4 to 8 inches of snow. * Timing... snow will develop late tonight and continue through Saturday afternoon. * Impacts... reduced visibilities and dangerous driving  conditions. * Winds... east 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. * Temperatures... in the mid 20s. Precautionary/preparedness actions... A Winter Storm Watch means there is a potential for significant snow... sleet... or ice accumulations that may impact travel. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts.  

Good Morning Augusta This morning we have a mix of clouds and sun with a high of only 26F. Winds W at 5 to 10 mph.  Tonight we’ll have partly cloudy skies with a low at or below 12F. Winds light and variable. The readings from my instruments are: Humidity is 56%, the dew point is -2ºF, its 11.5ºF outside with a wind chill of 11.5ºF. The wind direction is Southeast between 0.2 mph and 1.0 mph. The Barometric pressure is 29.89 / HPA1012.1 and rising with a weather graphic indicating rain.   The UV rating is 0.0 out of 16, Sunrise is at 7:12 a.m. Sunset is 4:23 P.M. Moon rise is at 9:50 A.M. EST and the moon phase is  waxing crescent The Raw METAR reading from Augusta’s airport is: METAR KAUG 141153Z AUTO 21004KT 10SM BKN110 M12/M19 A2982 RMK AO2 SLP105 T11171189 11106 21133 53004 Visibility is 10.0 miles / 16.1 kilometers with Mostly cloudy conditions down to 11,000 ft / 3,352 m. We haven’t had any more rain or snow in the past 24 hours.  

Good Morning Augusta “Its beginning to look a lot like Christmas!” This morning we have windy conditions with more snow showers. Winds diminishing later. High around 25F. Winds WNW at 20 to 30 mph. Chance of snow 50%. Winds could occasionally gust over 40 mph.  Tonight we’ll have clear to partly cloudy conditions with lows at or below 8F. Winds W at 10 to 15 mph. The readings from my instruments are: Humidity is 82%, the dew point is 17ºF, its 24.5ºF outside with a wind chill of 23.7ºF. The wind direction is Southwest between 4.3 mph and 5.8 mph. The Barometric pressure is 29.49 / HPA 998.6 and falling with a weather graphic indicating sun.   The UV rating is 0.0 out of 16, Sunrise is at 7:12 a.m. Sunset is 4:22 P.M. Moon rise is at 9:16 A.M. EST and the moon phase is  waxing crescent The Raw METAR reading from Augusta’s airport is: METAR KAUG 131153Z AUTO 28009KT 10SM BKN055 M06/M08 A2941 RMK AO2 SLP965 60002 70034 T10561083 11039 21056 53009 $ Visibility is 10.0 miles / 16.1 kilomete

Special Statement as of 1:44 PM EST on January 12, 2016 Short duration heavy snowfall possible this evening across much of the area. Light snow will begin to break out over the next couple of hours as a low pressure system gathers strength. During the evening commute snow is expected to be falling for most areas. Light accumulations and near freezing temperatures could lead to some slick roads. Of greater concern is a possible brief burst of heavy snow as low pressure rapidly deepens over the Gulf of Maine. A line of snowfall is forecast to form in southern New Hampshire and sweep northeastward along the western Maine coastline. Within this band snow may fall in excess of 1 inch per hour and combine with wind gusts of 35 to 40 mph to produce extremely low visibilities. Motorists should be prepared for rapidly changing conditions... and travel is not recommended this evening.  

Good Morning Augusta This morning we have ;partly cloudy skies early, then becoming cloudy with periods of snow this afternoon. High 31F. Winds ESE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of snow 80%. Snow accumulations of less than one inch.  Tonight we’ll have snow with a low at or below 23F. E winds shifting to WNW at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of snow 100% with snow accumulating 5 to 8 inches. The readings from my instruments are: Humidity is 80%, the dew point is 10ºF, its 15.5ºF outside with a wind chill of 15.3ºF. The wind direction is Southwest between 0.4 mph and 1.3 mph. The Barometric pressure is 30.11 / HPA 1019.1 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun.   The UV rating is 0.0 out of 16, Sunrise is at 7:13 a.m. Sunset is 4:21 P.M. Moon rise is at 8:40 A.M. EST and the moon phase is  waxing crescent The Raw METAR reading from Augusta’s airport is: METAR KAUG 121153Z AUTO 12003KT 10SM CLR M09/M12 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP185 T10941122 11072 21100 50003 Visibility is 10.0 miles / 16.1 kilometers w

Winter Storm Warning statement as of 3:42 am EST on January 12, 2016 Winter Storm Warning in effect from 5 PM this afternoon to 10 am EST Wednesday. The National Weather Service in gray has issued a Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow... which is in effect from 5 PM this afternoon to 10 am EST Wednesday. The Winter Storm Watch is no longer in effect. * Hazard types... heavy snow. * Accumulations... snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches with locally higher amounts possible. * Timing... snow will begin to fall across the area this afternoon and will become heavy at times this evening and overnight. The snow will then taper off and end late tonight or early Wednesday morning. * Impacts... reduced visibilities and dangerous driving  conditions possible. * Winds... southeast 5 to 15 mph becoming west tonight. * Temperatures... in the mid 20s. * Visibilities... one quarter mile or less at times. Precautionary/preparedness actions... A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow means severe winter

Winter Storm Watch statement as of 3:50 PM EST on January 11, 2016 Winter Storm Watch remains in effect from Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday morning. * hazard types... heavy snow. * Accumulations... snow accumulation of 6 or more inches possible. * Timing... snow will begin to fall across the watch area Tuesday  afternoon and may become heavy at times Tuesday evening and  overnight. The snow will then taper off and end late Tuesday  night or Wednesday morning. * Impacts... reduced visibilities and dangerous driving  conditions possible. * Winds... southwest 5 to 15 mph with gusts up to 20 mph. * Temperatures... in the mid 20s. * Visibilities... one half mile or less at times. Precautionary/preparedness actions... A Winter Storm Watch means there is a potential for significant snow accumulations that may impact travel. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts.   Flood Warning statement as of 3:54 PM EST on January 11, 2016 Flood Warning extended until this evening... the Flood Warni

Good Morning Augusta We’re under 3 watches and warnings this morning – Special Statement for slippery roads, Flood warnings and Slippery roads. Wanto to be how the Stock market does this fine Monday morning? This morning we have partly cloudy conditions with a morning high of 38 ºF with temps falling to near 25ºf. Winds W at 10 to 20 mph. Tonight we’ll have some passing clouds with a low at or below 16ºF. Winds W at 10 to 15 mph. The readings from my instruments are: Humidity is 56%, the dew point is 20ºF, its 34.7ºF outside with a wind chill of 30.2ºF. The wind direction is Southwest between 8.3 mph and 16.3 mph. The Barometric pressure is 29.58 / HPA 1001.6 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun.   The UV rating is 0.0 out of 16, Sunrise is at 7:13 a.m. Sunset is 4:20 P.M. Moon rise is at 8:00 A.M. EST and the moon phase is  waxing crescent The Raw METAR reading from Augusta’s airport is: METAR KAUG 111253Z AUTO 31013G20KT 10SM BKN039 OVC050 01/M07 A2949 RMK AO2 SLP989 T001

Winter Storm Watch statement as of 3:20 am EST on January 11, 2016 Winter Storm Watch in effect from Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday morning. The National Weather Service in gray has issued a Winter Storm Watch which is in effect from Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday morning. * Hazard types... heavy snow. * Accumulations... snow accumulation of 6 or more inches possible. * Timing... snow will begin to fall across the watch area Tuesday afternoon and may become heavy at times Tuesday evening and overnight. The snow will then taper off and end late Tuesday night or Wednesday morning. * Impacts... reduced visibilities and dangerous driving conditions possible. * Winds... southeast 10 to 15 mph on Tuesday... becoming northwest Tuesday night. * Temperatures... 20 to 30. * Visibilities... one quarter mile or less at times possible. Precautionary/preparedness actions... A Winter Storm Watch means there is a potential for significant snow... sleet... or ice accumulations that may i

Areal Flood Watch statement as of 3:14 PM EST on January 10, 2016 Flood Watch remains in effect until 1 am EST Monday... The Flood Watch continues for * portions of western Maine and New Hampshire... including the  following areas... in western Maine... Androscoggin... interior  Cumberland... interior Waldo... Kennebec... southern Franklin...  southern Oxford and southern Somerset. In New Hampshire...  Belknap... Merrimack... northern Carroll... northern Grafton...  southern Carroll... southern Coos... southern Grafton and  Sullivan. * Until 1 am EST Monday. * The combination of heavy rainfall and snow melt may push some  rivers and streams to bankfull. Precautionary/preparedness actions... A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on current forecasts. You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible flood warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.   Schwibs   Wind Advisory statement as of

Wind Advisory as of 9:27 am EST on January 10, 2016 Wind Advisory remains in effect from 3 PM this afternoon to 8 PM EST this evening. * winds... southeast 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * Timing... this afternoon into this evening. * Impacts... winds may down tree limbs onto wires leading to some  power outages.   Precautionary/preparedness actions... A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 35 mph... or wind gusts up to 57 mph... are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult... especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.   Schwibs  

Special Statement as of 8:51 am EST on January 10, 2016 Locally dense fog will linger through mid morning. Fog will linger along the coastal plain of Maine and extreme eastern New Hampshire into the mid morning hours. The fog will be locally dense with visibility at times below one quarter mile. Drivers should exercise caution and be prepared for sharply reduced visibilities over short distances.   Es  

Good Morning Augusta Its raining and foggy outside, and we’re under a flood watch and wind advisory. Great morning huh? This morning we have rain, becoming windy in the afternoon. High 48F. Winds ESE at 25 to 35 mph. Chance of rain 100%. Rainfall possibly over one inch. Winds could occasionally gust over 40 mph.  Tonight we’ll have partly cloudy conditions after some evening wind and rain. Low 33F. South winds at 25 to 35 mph, decreasing to 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 100%. Rainfall near a quarter of an inch. Winds could occasionally gust over 40 mph.  The readings from my instruments are: Humidity is 99%, the dew point is 33ºF, its 34.6ºF outside with a wind chill of 26.8ºF. The wind direction is North Northeast between 5.4 mph and 8.7 mph. The Barometric pressure is 30.13 / HPA 1020.3 and falling with a weather graphic indicating rain.   The UV rating is 0.0 out of 16, Sunrise is at 7:13 a.m. Sunset is 4:19 P.M. Moon rise is at 7:16 A.M. EST and the moon phase is  a New Moon. The ME

Areal Flood Watch statement as of 3:11 am EST on January 10, 2016 Flood Watch remains in effect from 1 PM EST this afternoon through late tonight. The Flood Watch continues for * portions of western Maine and New Hampshire... including the  following areas... in western Maine... Androscoggin... interior  Cumberland... interior Waldo... Kennebec... southern Franklin...  southern Oxford and southern Somerset. In New Hampshire...  Belknap... Merrimack... northern Carroll... southern Carroll...  southern Grafton and Sullivan. * From 1 PM EST this afternoon through late tonight * the combination of heavy rainfall and snow melt may push some rivers and streams to bankfull.   Precautionary/preparedness actions... A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on current forecasts.   You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible flood warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.     Wind Advisory state