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Winter weather Advisory statement update

Winter Weather Advisory statement as of 11:42 am EDT on March 31, 2017 Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect from 9 PM this evening to 6 PM EDT Saturday... * hazard types... snow. * Accumulations... snow accumulation of 3 to 6 inches. * Timing... snow begins this evening and lasts through the day Saturday. * Impacts... slippery roads and low visibilities. * Winds... east 5 to 10 mph. * Temperatures... in the lower 30s. Precautionary/preparedness actions... a Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities... and use caution while driving.  

Sunny and mild, sonw moving in, and a healthy dinner recipe

Good Morning Augusta This morning it’s cloudy with a high of 42 ºF. Winds will be from the NNE at 5 to 10 mph. Tonight it will be mostly cloudy with snow flurries and snow showers, especially during the overnight hours. Low will be around 30 ºF. Winds will be out of the ENE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of snow 70%. Snowfall around one inch. The readings from my weather instruments are: Humidity is 69%, the dew point is 21ºF, outside it’s -0.6ºC and 31.1ºF. The wind direction is North Northeast between 0.9 MPH and 2.7 MPH, generating a wind chill of 30.6ºF. The Barometric pressure is 30.27 / HPA 1025.0 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun. The UV rating is 0 out of 16, Sunrise is at 6:21 a.m. Sunset is 7:05 P.M. Moon rise is at 8:51 a.m., Moon set is 11:28 p.m. and the moon phase is waxing crescent.    The Raw METAR reading from the airport here in Augusta is: METAR KAUG 310953Z AUTO 35004KT 10SM CLR M03/M08 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP233 T10281083 Visibility is 10.0 miles / 16.1 Kilometers

Winter weather Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory statement as of 3:21 am EDT on March 31, 2017 Winter Weather Advisory in effect from 9 PM this evening to 6 PM EDT Saturday. The National Weather Service in gray has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for snow... which is in effect from 9 PM this evening to 6 PM EDT Saturday. * Hazard types... snow * accumulations... snow accumulation of 3 to 6 inches. * Timing... this evening and Saturday. * Impacts... slippery roads and low visibilities. * Winds... east 5 to 10 mph. * Temperatures... in the lower 30s. * Visibilities... one quarter to one half mile at times. Precautionary/preparedness actions... a Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities... and use caution while driving. Winter Weather Advisory statement as of 3:21 am EDT on March 31, 2017 Winter Weather Advisory in effect from 9 PM this evening to 6 PM EDT Saturday. The National Weather Servic

Temps in the 40's with a really tasty dinner recipe

Good Morning Augusta This morning it’s sunny with a few afternoon clouds. High will reach 44ºF. Winds are from the NNW at 10 to 15 mph. Tonight we’ll have Partly cloudy skies with a low of 24ºF. Winds will be from the N at 5 to 10 mph. Low 24F. Winds N at 5 to 10 mph. The readings from my weather instruments are: Humidity is 65%, the dew point is 23ºF, outside it’s 0.6ºC and 31.9ºF. The wind direction is North Northwest between 0.4 MPH and 2.7 MPH, generating a wind chill of 31.9ºF. The Barometric pressure is 30.21 / HPA 1023.0 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun. The UV rating is 0 out of 16, Sunrise is at 6:23 a.m. Sunset is 7:04 P.M. Moon rise is at 8:10 a.m., Moon set is 10:17 p.m. and the moon phase is waxing crescent.    The Raw METAR reading from the airport here in Augusta is: METAR KAUG 301053Z AUTO 33011KT 10SM CLR M01/M08 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP212 T10111083 Visibility is 10.0 miles / 16.1 Kilometers with clear skies so far. We didn’t receive any snow or rain here ove

Mild temps, more melting and another cake recipe that is definately bad for you

Good Morning Augusta This morning it’s partly cloudy with cloudy skies moving in for the afternoon. High 44ºF. Winds are from the NNW at 10 to 15 mph. Tonight we’ll have some clouds early in the evening that will give way to generally clear conditions overnight. Low 29ºF. Winds NW at 10 to 15 mph. The readings from my weather instruments are: Humidity is 96%, the dew point is 35ºF, outside it’s ºC and 34.9ºF. The wind direction is Northeast between 5.1 MPH and 5.4 MPH, generating a wind chill of 33.7ºF. The Barometric pressure is 30.06 / HPA 1017.5 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun. The UV rating is 0 out of 16, Sunrise is at 6:25 a.m. Sunset is 7:02 P.M. Moon rise is at 7:33 a.m., Moon set is 9:04 p.m. and the moon phase is waxing crescent.    The RAW METAR reading from the airport in Augusta, Maine is: METAR KAUG 291053Z AUTO 35007KT 10SM OVC040 01/M01 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP165 T00061006 Visibility is 10.0 miles / 16.1 Kilometers with overcast to 4,000 ft / 1,219 m We recei

Clouds, messy and another recipe that's bad for you

Good Morning Augusta This morning we have a mix of sunshine and clouds with a high of 38ºF. Winds will be from the N at 5 to 10 mph. Tonight we’ll have occasional snow showers with a low of 27ºF. Winds will be from the N at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of snow 60%. Snow accumulations less than one inch. The readings from my weather instruments are: Humidity is 96%, the dew point is 31ºF, outside it’s 00.7ºC and 31.3ºF. The wind direction is North between 1.3 MPH and 2.7 MPH, generating a wind chill of 31.3ºF. The Barometric pressure is 30.09 / HPA 1018.9 and falling with a weather graphic indicating rain/snow. The UV rating is 0 out of 16, Sunrise is at 6:29 a.m. Sunset is 7:01 P.M. Moon rise is at 6:59 a.m., Moon set is 7:50 p.m. and tonight’s moon phase is a new moon.    The RAW METAR reading from the airport in Augusta, Maine is: SPECI KAUG 281107Z AUTO 04006KT 2SM BR OVC002 M01/M02 A3002 Visibility is 2.0 miles / 3.2 Kilometers with overcast to 200 ft / 60 m. We received 0.08 inches of snow

Wet, temps in the 30's and a devastatingly bad for you cake recipe

Good Morning Augusta We're under a freezing rain and winter weather advisory so take it easy driving. This morning we have snow showers before noon, Becoming partly cloudy later in the day. High will reach 35 ºF. Winds are out of the SSE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of snow 40%. Tonight we'll have a few clouds and a low of 23 ºF. Winds will shift to the NNW at 10 to 15 mph. The readings from my weather instruments are: Humidity is 95%, the dew point is 21ºF, outside it's -0.3ºC and 31.7ºF. The wind direction is South Southeast between 0.1 MPH and 0.2 MPH, generating a wind chill of 31.7ºF. The Barometric pressure is 30.35 / HPA 1027.7 and falling with a weather graphic indicating rain/snow. The UV rating is 0 out of 16, Sunrise is at 6:28 a.m. Sunset is 7:00 P.M. Moon rise is at 6:26 a.m., Moon set is 6:38 p.m. and the moon phase is waning crescent.    The RAW METAR reading from the airport in Augusta, Maine is: SPECI KAUG 271116Z AUTO 13004KT 10SM OVC031 M02/M03 A3031 RMK AO2 T

Freezing rain & Winter weather advisory now in effect

Freezing Rain Advisory, Winter Weather Advisory - Expires 10:00 AM EDT on March 27, 2017 Statement as of 6:13 am EDT on March 27, 2017 Freezing Rain Advisory remains in effect until 2 PM EDT this afternoon. * ice accumulations... around a trace. * Hazard types... freezing rain. * Timing... freezing rain moves in during the morning commute and should change to rain by midday. * Impacts... roads will be slippery. Driver should slow down and use caution this morning. * Winds... east 5 mph or less. * Temperatures... in the lower 30s. Precautionary/preparedness actions... A Freezing Rain Advisory means that periods of freezing rain or freezing drizzle will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. 3:45 a.m. EDT Mon Mar 27 2017 Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 10 am EDT this morning... * hazard types... snow, sleet, and freezing rain. * Accumulations... up to 1 inch of snow with a trace of ice. * Timing... precipitation

Weather system moving in, temps slightly below freezing and how to make Hot Fudge Sauce and Blueberry pie filling

Good Morning Augusta We’re under a winter weather advisory through 8 a.m. tomorrow morning, so no.  It isn’t over with yet. This morning it’s overcast with temps steady in the mid 30s. Winds NNW at 5 to 10 mph. Tonight we’ll have Variably cloudy skies with snow showers. Low will hover around 24ºF. Winds will be from the North at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of snow 60%. 1 to 3 inches of snow expected. The readings from my weather instruments are: Humidity is 19%, the dew point is 11ºF, outside it’s -4.2ºC and 24.8ºF. The wind direction is Northeast between 6.3 MPH and 8.3 MPH, generating a wind chill of 24.8ºF. The Barometric pressure is 30.62 / HPA 1036/9 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun, but it won’t last. The UV rating is 0 out of 16, Sunrise is at 6:30 a.m. Sunset is 6:59 P.M. Moon rise is at 5:53 a.m., Moon set is 5:26 p.m. and the moon phase is waning crescent.    The RAW METAR reading from the airport in Augusta, Maine is: METAR KAUG 261053Z AUTO 36006KT 10SM CLR M06/M18

Winter Weather Advisory now in effect

Winter Weather Advisory statement as of 4:08 am EDT on March 26, 2017 Winter Weather Advisory in effect from 8 PM this evening to 5 PM EDT Monday. The National Weather Service in gray has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for snow... sleet... and freezing rain... which is in effect from 8 PM this evening to 5 PM EDT Monday. * Hazard types... snow, sleet, and freezing rain. * Accumulations... snow and sleet accumulation of 1 to 3 inches... along with up to one quarter of an inch of ice. * Timing... precipitation will begin as a period of snow late this evening and will change to sleet and freezing rain overnight tonight and into the day on Monday. Temperatures are expected to warm during the day on Monday, changing precipitation to rain for most areas. However, wintry precipitation could continue into Monday night in the western Maine mountains. * Impacts... snow, sleet, and freezing rain will cause difficult travel conditions. Freezing rain will make driving particularly dangero

Rain, snow and warmer temps above freezing and another Vegie recipe!

Good Morning Augusta It’s foggy out there, so keep it slow. This morning it’s cloudy with a high of 41ºF. Winds S at 5 to 10 mph. Tonight we’ll have clouds with occasional rain showers. The low will be 32ºF. Winds will be from the SW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60%. The readings from my weather instruments are: Humidity is 96%, the dew point is 28ºF, outside it’s -1.7ºC and 29.0ºF. The wind direction is North Northwest between 0.1 MPH and 1.0 MPH, generating a wind chill of 29.0ºF. The Barometric pressure is 30.13 / HPA 1020.1 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun. The UV rating is 0 out of 16, Sunrise is at 6:32 a.m. Sunset is 6:58 P.M. Moon rise is at 5:19 a.m., Moon set is 4:17 p.m. and the moon phase is waning crescent.    The RAW METAR reading from the airport in Augusta, Maine is: SPECI KAUG 251005Z AUTO 33005KT 1/2SM FZFG VV001 M03/M05 A3013 RMK AO2 T10331050 Visibility is 0.5 miles / 0.8 Kilometers with clouds above this fog somewhere. We received about an inch a

Mild compared to yesterday, precip this afternoon and another vegetarian recipe

Good Morning Augusta This morning it’s sunny with mixed clouds. Our high will reach 33ºF. Winds will be from the WSW at 5 to 10 mph. Tonight we’ll have variable cloudiness with snow showers and lows at or below 25ºF. Winds will be from the SW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of snow 60%. Snow accumulating 1 to 3 inches. The readings from my weather instruments are: Humidity is 63%, the dew point is 11ºF, outside it’s -5.2ºC and 23.0ºF. The wind direction is South between 0.2 MPH and 1.3 MPH, generating a wind chill of 23.0ºF. The Barometric pressure is 30.49 / HPA 1032.5 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun. The UV rating is 0 out of 16, Sunrise is at 6:34 a.m. Sunset is 6:56 P.M. Moon rise is at 4:42 a.m., Moon set is 3:10 p.m. and the moon phase is waning crescent.    The RAW METAR reading from the airport in Augusta, Maine is: METAR KAUG 240953Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC110 M07/M16 A3045 RMK AO2 SLP319 T10671161 Visibility is 10.0 miles / 16.1 Kilometers with overcast to 1,1000 ft / 3

Cold, less wind and another vegetarian recipe

Good Morning Augusta This morning it’s sunny with a few clouds. High will reach only 23ºF. Winds are out of the WNW at 10 to 20 mph. Tonight we’ll have mostly clear skies with lows at or below 8ºF. Winds will remain from the WNW at 5 to 10 mph. The readings from my weather instruments are: Humidity is 46%, the dew point is -6.0ºF, outside it’s -11.6ºC and11.9 ºF. The wind direction is West Northwest between 4.0 MPH and 11.0 MPH, generating a wind chill of 9.5ºF. The Barometric pressure is 30.38 / HPA 1028.7 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun. The UV rating is 0 out of 16, Sunrise is at 6:36 a.m. Sunset is 6:55 P.M. Moon rise is at 4:03 a.m., Moon set is 2:07 p.m. and the moon phase is waning crescent.    The RAW METAR reading from the airport in Augusta, Maine is: METAR KAUG 230953Z AUTO 30007KT 10SM CLR M12/M23 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP267 T11221228 Visibility is 10.0 miles / 16.1 Kilometers with clear skies today. We didn’t receive any snow here over the past 24 hours. Space We

Wind advisory and winter returns! BBQ recipe too

Good Morning Augusta We’re under a wind advisory as of 10 a.m. this morning so get the trash cans in right after the trash pickup, or you’ll find your cans over in Waterville. This morning we’ll have a few afternoon clouds, otherwise mainly sunny. High 21 ºF. Winds out of the NW at 10 to 20 mph. Tonight we’ll have some clouds early that will give way to generally clear conditions overnight. Low will drop to 5 ºF. Winds will be from the WNW at 10 to 15 mph. The readings from my weather instruments are: Humidity is 95%, the dew point is 28ºF, outside it’s -1.6ºC and 29.0ºF. The wind direction is Northwest between 13.4 MPH and 27.8 MPH, generating a wind chill of 5.4ºF. The Barometric pressure is 29.72 / HPA 1007.4 and falling with a weather graphic indicating snow, and right now it’s snowing like blazes out there. The UV rating is 0 out of 16, Sunrise is at 6:38 a.m. Sunset is 6:54 P.M. Moon rise is at 3:30 p.m., Moon set is 1:08 p.m. and the moon phase is waning crescent.    The RAW MET

Wind Advisory Statement now in effect

Wind Advisory statement as of 3:31 am EDT on March 22, 2017 Wind Advisory in effect from 10 am this morning to midnight EDT tonight. The National Weather Service in gray has issued a Wind Advisory... which is in effect from 10 am this morning to midnight EDT tonight. * Winds... northwest 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * Timing... late this morning through this evening. * Impacts... strong gusty winds will create difficult driving conditions especially for high profile vehicles. The winds may also snap tree limbs and toss around loose objects. 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.  

Cloudy, mild and a great pie recipe

Good Morning Augusta This morning it’s partly cloudy with an expected high of 47ºF. Winds will be from the NW at 10 to 15 mph. Tonight we’ll have mostly clear skies with a low of 21ºF. Winds will be from the WNW at 10 to 15 mph. The readings from my weather instruments are: Humidity is 82%, the dew point is 26ºF, outside it’s -0.6ºC and 31.2ºF. The wind direction is Southwest between 1.1 MPH and 2.7 MPH, generating a wind chill of 31.2ºF. The Barometric pressure is 29.83 / HPA 1010.2 and falling with a weather graphic indicating clouds. The UV rating is 0 out of 16, Sunrise is at 6:39 a.m. Sunset is 6:53 P.M. Moon rise is at 2:33 p.m., Moon set is 12:15 p.m. and the moon phase is in its last quarter.    The RAW METAR reading from the airport in Augusta, Maine is: METAR KAUG 211053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC070 02/M10 A2982 RMK AO2 SLP101 T00171100 Visibility is 10.0 miles / 16.1 Kilometers with overcast to 7,000 ft / 2,133 m. We didn’t receive any rain or snow here over the past 24 hours.

Above freezing, no rain or snow and another great, light recipe for dinner

Good Morning Augusta This morning it’s mainly sunny with some afternoon clouds. Our high will be 44ºF. Winds from the N at 10 to 15 mph. Tonight we’ll have overcast skies with a low of 31ºF. Winds NNW at 5 to 10 mph. The readings from my weather instruments are: Humidity is 73%, the dew point is 16ºF, outside it’s -1.3ºC and 29.9ºF. The wind direction is North between 4.0 MPH and 8.3 MPH, generating a wind chill of 22.9ºF. The Barometric pressure is 30.14 / HPA 1020.6 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun. The UV rating is 0 out of 16, Sunrise is at 6:41 a.m. Sunset is 6:51 P.M. Moon rise is at 1:43 p.m., Moon set is 11:26 p.m. and the moon phase is waning gibbous.    The RAW METAR reading from the airport in Augusta, Maine is: METAR KAUG 201053Z AUTO 34005KT 10SM CLR M04/M12 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP189 T10441122 Visibility is 10.0 miles / 16.1 Kilometers with clear skies. We didn’t receive any rain or snow here over the past 24 hours. Space Weather for this morning is: Today’s Sol

Clouds, warmer and another vegetarian recipe

Good Morning Augusta This morning it’s mostly cloudy with a high near 40ºF. Winds will be from the NNE at 10 to 15 mph. Tonight we’ll have partly cloudy skies with a low of 24ºF. Winds will be from the N at 10 to 20 mph. The readings from my weather instruments are: Humidity is 84%, the dew point is 18ºF, outside it’s -4.9ºC and 23.4ºF. The wind direction is Northwest between 3.1 MPH and 6.9 MPH, generating a wind chill of 23.4ºF. The Barometric pressure is 30.36 / HPA 1029.8 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun. The UV rating is 0 out of 16, Sunrise is at 6:43 a.m. Sunset is 6:50 P.M. Moon rise is at 12:50 p.m., Moon set is 10:44 p.m. and the moon phase is waning gibbous.    The RAW METAR reading from the airport in Augusta, Maine is: METAR KAUG 191053Z AUTO 34006KT 10SM OVC031 M07/M10 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP281 T10721100 Visibility is 10.0 miles / 16.1 Kilometers with overcast to 3,100 ft / 944 m. We didn’t receive any rain or snow here over the past 24 hours. Space Weather for

Temps rising to above freezing and a great veg`etarian recipe

Good Morning Augusta This morning it’s sunny witha high near 35ºF. Winds will be light and variable. Tonight we’ll have clear skies with a few passing clouds. Low will drop to 17ºF. Winds will be from the NE at 5 to 10 mph. The readings from my weather instruments are: Humidity is 85%, the dew point is 11ºF, outside it’s -9.3ºC and 15.5ºF. The wind direction is Northeast between 0.1 MPH and 1.1 MPH, generating a wind chill of 15.5ºF. The Barometric pressure is 30.32 / HPA 1028.4 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun. The UV rating is 0 out of 16, Sunrise is at 6:45 a.m. Sunset is 6:49 P.M. Moon rise is at xx:xx p.m., Moon set is 10:05 p.m. and the moon phase is waning gibbous.    The RAW METAR reading from the airport in Augusta, Maine is: METAR KAUG 181053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M09/M14 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP269 T10941144 Visibility is 10.0 miles / 16.1 Kilometers with clear skies again today. We didn’t receive any rain or snow here over the past 24 hours. Space Weather for this

Temp up to freezing, clear and the "Melting Moments" recipe.

Good Morning Augusta This morning it's sunny with a few afternoon clouds. High will reach 32ºF. Winds will be from the NW at 5 to 10 mph. Tonight we'll have some clouds early that will give way to generally clear conditions overnight. Low will be 12ºF or lower. I thought it was supposed to be spring. Winds light and variable. The readings from my weather instruments are: Humidity is 81%, the dew point is 8ºF, outside it's -8.5ºC and 16.9ºF. The wind direction is North between 0.4 MPH and 1.3 MPH, generating a wind chill of 16.9ºF. The Barometric pressure is 30.11 / HPA 1019.6 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun. The UV rating is 0 out of 16, Sunrise is at 6:47 a.m. Sunset is 6:47 P.M. Moon rise is at 11:54 p.m., Moon set is 9:31 p.m. and the moon phase is waning gibbous.    The RAW METAR reading from the airport in Augusta, Maine is: METAR KAUG 171053Z AUTO 29004KT 10SM CLR M11/M16 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP175 T11061161 Visibility is 10.0 miles / 16.1 Kilometers with c

Colder, still breezy and a fantastic Gooey Bar recipe

Good Morning Augusta This morning it's generally sunny despite a few afternoon clouds. High will be 26ºF. Winds will be from the WNW at 10 to 15 mph. Tonight we'll have a few clouds from time to time. Low will be 12ºF. Winds W at 5 to 10 mph. The readings from my weather instruments are: Humidity is 59%, the dew point is 11ºF, outside it's -6.6ºC and 20.2ºF. The wind direction is West Southwest between 11.6 MPH and 15.3 MPH, generating a wind chill of 1.3ºF. The Barometric pressure is 29.55 / HPA 100.2 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun. The UV rating is 0 out of 16, Sunrise is at 6:49 a.m. Sunset is 6:46 P.M. Moon rise is at 10:57 p.m., Moon set is 8:59 p.m. and the moon phase is waning gibbous.     The RAW METAR reading from the airport in Augusta, Maine is: METAR KAUG 160953Z AUTO 28010G20KT 10SM OVC120 M07/M15 A2953 RMK AO2 SLP004 T10671150 Visibility is 10.0 miles / 16.1 Kilometers with overcast to 12,000 ft / 3,657 m. We didn't receive any additioina

Warmer, digging out and a NYTG article about hacking you ALL need to read, especially women

Good Morning Augusta Don’t hurt your back digging out thoday.  We have anopther snow event coming this weekend. This morning we have partly cloudy skies that will become overcast in the afternoon. A few flurries or snow showers possible. High near 30ºF. Winds SW at 10 to 20 mph. Tonight we’ll have  cloudy skies with a low of 17ºF. Winds will be from the West at 10 to 20 mph. The readings from my weather instruments are: Humidity is 90%, the dew point is 24ºF, outside it’s -3.9ºC and 23.6ºF. The wind direction is South Southwest between 0.1 MPH and 0.3 MPH, generating a wind chill of 23.6ºF. The Barometric pressure is 29.13 / HPA 986.5 and rising with a weather graphic indicating clouds. The UV rating is 0 out of 16, Sunrise is at 6:50 a.m. Sunset is 6:45 P.M. Moon rise is at :58 p.m., Moon set is 8:30 p.m. and the moon phase is waning gibbous.    The RAW METAR reading from the airport in Augusta, Maine is: METAR KAUG 150953Z AUTO 23008G16KT 10SM BKN044 M04/M08 A2911 RMK AO2 SLP862 T104