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#MEwx Cold, with rain/snow moving in tonight

Good morning Augusta We’re under a winter Weather Advisory, so pay attention. This morning we have partly sunny skies with highs in the mid 30s. Light and variable winds. Tonight we’ll have rain likely or a chance for snow during evening hours, then rain or snow or sleet after midnight. Patchy fog after midnight. Snow and sleet accumulation of 2 to 4 inches. Not as cold with lows in the lower 30s. Light and variable winds, becoming south around 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph after midnight. The readings from my weather instruments are: The Wind Chill is 19.6°F, Dew Point is 9.7°F, the humidity is 65%, and the outdoor temp is 19.6°F. The wind direction is North Northeast between 0.2 MPH and 0.4 MPH. The Relative pressure is 30.29, the Absolute pressure is 30.09 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun. Visibility is 10.0 miles / 16.1 Kilometers with overcast conditions to 5,000 ft / 1,524 m. The UV rating is 0 out of 16, Sunrise is 7:14 A.M., Sunset is 4:09 P.M., Moonrise is 1:4

#MEwx cold, temps rising with rain/snow moving in later

Good morning Augusta We’re under a winter Weather Advisory, so pay attention. This morning we have partly sunny skies with highs in the mid 30s. Light and variable winds. Tonight we’ll have rain likely or a chance for snow during evening hours, then rain or snow or sleet after midnight. Patchy fog after midnight. Snow and sleet accumulation of 2 to 4 inches. Not as cold with lows in the lower 30s. Light and variable winds, becoming south around 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph after midnight. The readings from my weather instruments are: The Wind Chill is °F, Dew Point is °F, the humidity is %, and the outdoor temp is °F. The wind direction is North Northeast between 0.2 MPH and 0.4 MPH. The Relative pressure is 30.17, the Absolute pressure is 29.97 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun. Visibility is 10.0 miles / 16.1 Kilometers with overcast conditions to 5,000 ft / 1,524 m. The UV rating is 0 out of 16, Sunrise is 7:14 A.M., Sunset is 4:09 P.M., Moonrise is 1:40 A.M., Moons

#MEwx Winter Weather Advisory Statement

Winter Weather Advisory Statement as of 3:02 am EST on December 31, 2018 Winter Weather Advisory now in effect from 7 PM this evening to 1 am EST Tuesday. * what... mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches and ice accumulations of up to one tenth of an inch expected. * Where... northern Coos and southern Coos counties. * When... from 7 PM this evening to 1 am EST Tuesday. * Additional details... plan on slippery Road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact Monday night travel. Precautionary/preparedness actions... A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Expect slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. For a more precise forecast for your specific location... go to www.Weather.Gov/gray.  

#MEwx Winter Weather Advisory Statement now in effect

Winter Weather Advisory Statement as of 3:24 PM EST on December 30, 2018 Winter Weather Advisory in effect from 9 PM Monday to 8 am EST Tuesday. * what... mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze expected. * Where... portions of central and northern New Hampshire and south central, southwest and western Maine. * When... from 9 PM Monday to 8 am EST Tuesday. * Additional details... plan on slippery Road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact Monday night travel. Precautionary/preparedness actions... A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Expect slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. For a more precise forecast for your specific location... go to www.Weather.Gov/gray.  

#MEwx Cold with some clouds and sun later

Good morning Augusta This morning we have partly sunny skies and colder with highs in the mid 20s. Light and variable winds. Tonight we’ll have mostly clear skies this evening, becoming partly cloudy. Lows around 11. Light and variable winds. The readings from my weather instruments are: The Wind Chill is 5.4°F, Dew Point is 2.7°F, the humidity is 46%, and the outdoor temp is 14.4°F. The wind direction is Northeast between 5.1 MPH and 7.4 MPH. The Relative pressure is 30.17, the Absolute pressure is 29.97 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun. Visibility is 10.0 miles / 16.1 Kilometers with mostly cloudy skies to 11,000 ft / 3,352 m. The UV rating is 0 out of 16, Sunrise is 7:14 A.M., Sunset is 4:08 P.M., Moonrise is 12:32 A.M., Moonset is 12:24 P.M. and the moon is in its last quarter being % illuminated. Augusta’s RAW METAR readings are: METAR KAUG 301253Z AUTO 02005KT 10SM BKN110 M10/M15 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP243 T11001150   We didn’t receive any rain or snow here over the pas

#MEwx Foggy, slick driving and warming temps today

Good morning Augusta This morning we have patchy fog and partly sunny. Highs in the lower 40s. Temperatures falling into the lower 30s this afternoon. West winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming northwest this afternoon. Tonight we’ll have mostly clear skies with much cooler temps. Lows around 7°F. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph. The readings from my weather instruments are: The Wind Chill is 34°F, Dew Point is 34°F, the humidity is 97%, and the outdoor temp is 34°F. The wind direction is Northwest between 0.0 MPH and 0.2 MPH. The Relative pressure is 29.58, the Absolute pressure is 29.38 and rising with a weather graphic indicating clouds. Visibility is 0.2 miles / 0.4 Kilometers with thick fog. The UV rating is 0 out of 16, Sunrise is 7:14 A.M., Sunset is 4:07 P.M., Moonrise is xx:xx P.M., Moonset is 11:57 a.M. and the moon phase is Waning gibbous being 49% illuminated. Augusta’s RAW METAR readings are: SPECI KAUG 291108Z AUTO 00000KT 1/4SM FG VV003 00/00 A2965 RMK AO2 I1001 T00000000 We receive

#MEwx Dense Fog Advisory and Slick Travel statement

Dense Fog Advisory Statement as of 3:02 am EST on December 29, 2018 Dense fog advisory remains in effect until 7 am EST this morning... * visibilities... 1/4 mile or less. * Timing... overnight Friday into Saturday morning. * Impacts... low visibility will reduce reaction time and lead to hazardous driving conditions. Precautionary/preparedness actions... A dense fog advisory means visibilities will frequently be reduced to less than one quarter mile. If driving... slow down... use your headlights... and leave plenty of distance ahead of you. Special Statement Statement as of 3:00 am EST on December 29, 2018 ... Localized slick travel across New Hampshire and Maine this morning. Many locations this morning remain in the lower 30s with Road temperatures hovering in the 31-33 degree range. Plenty of moisture near the surface, including fog, will lead to slick spots on area roads creating treacherous driving conditions. Hanes 300 am EST Sat Dec 29 2018 ... Localized slick travel across Ne

#MEwx Dense Fog Statement and Special Statement

Dense Fog Advisory Statement as of 3:01 PM EST on December 28, 2018 Dense fog advisory in effect until 7 am EST Saturday. The National Weather Service in gray has issued a dense fog advisory, which is in effect until 7 am EST Saturday. * Visibilities... one quarter mile or less at times. * Timing... overnight Friday into Saturday. * Impacts... low visibility will reduce reaction time and lead to hazardous driving conditions. Precautionary/preparedness actions... A dense fog advisory means visibilities will frequently be reduced to less than one quarter mile. If driving... slow down. use your headlights... and leave plenty of distance ahead of you. Special Statement Statement as of 6:13 PM EST on December 28, 2018 ... Icy conditions possible... conditions around northern New England remain wet with fog and light drizzle common. Although the temperature is just above freezing in most of the area, ground temperatures are colder. As a result, icy spots are possible on exposed ground surfac

#MEwx Winter Weather Advisory Statement extended to 4 PM

Winter Weather Advisory Statement as of 11:46 am EST on December 28, 2018 Winter Weather Advisory now in effect until 4 PM EST this afternoon. * what... mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches and ice accumulations of up to one tenth of an inch expected. * Where... southern interior Maine. * When... until 4 PM EST this afternoon. * Additional details... plan on slippery Road conditions including during the morning commute. Precautionary/preparedness actions... A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Expect slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. For a more precise forecast for your specific location... go to www.Weather.Gov/gray.  

#MEwx Winter weather advisory

Winter Weather Advisory Statement as of 7:31 am EST on December 28, 2018 Winter Weather Advisory in effect until 1 PM EST this afternoon. * what... mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches and ice accumulations of up to one tenth of an inch expected. * Where... southern interior Maine. * When... until 1 PM EST this afternoon. * Additional details... plan on slippery Road conditions including during the morning commute. Precautionary/preparedness actions... A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Expect slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. For a more precise forecast for your specific location... go to www.Weather.Gov/gray.  

#MEwx Snow, rain, cold and raw

Good morning Augusta It’s snowing! This morning we have Snow or sleet, then rain this afternoon. Snow and sleet accumulation of 2 to 4 inches. Highs in the upper 30s with light and variable winds, becoming southeast around 10 mph this afternoon. Tonight we’ll have mostly cloudy skies with rain this evening, then a chance for rain showers after midnight. Patchy fog. Not as cold with lows in the upper 30s. Light and variable winds. The readings from my weather instruments are: The Wind Chill is 23.4°F, Dew Point is 18°F, the humidity is 81%, and the outdoor temp is 23.4°F. The wind direction is Northwest between 0.0 MPH and 0.2 MPH. The Relative pressure is 30.31, the Absolute pressure is 30.11 and falling with a weather graphic indicating snow. Visibility is 0.8 miles / 1.2 Kilometers with clouds up there somewhere. The UV rating is 0 out of 16, Sunrise is 7:14 A.M., Sunset is 4:07 P.M., Moonrise is 11:22 P.M., Moonset is 11:28 a.M. and the moon phase is Waning gibbous being 60% illumin

#MEwx Cold, clouds and holiday Boston Cream pie

Good morning Augusta This morning we have mostly cloudy skies with highs in the upper 20s. Light and variable winds. Tonight we’ll have mostly cloudy skies this evening, becoming partly cloudy. Lows around 14. Light and variable winds. The readings from my weather instruments are: The Wind Chill is 17.8°F, Dew Point is 9.0°F, the humidity is 68%, and the outdoor temp is 17.8°F. The wind direction is Northwest between 0.1 MPH and 0.3 MPH. The Relative pressure is 29.96, the Absolute pressure is 28.76 and falling with a weather graphic indicating clouds. Visibility is 10.0 miles / 16.1 Kilometers with scattered clouds to 7500 ft / 2,286 M  and more scattered clouds to 12,000 ft / 3,657 M. The UV rating is 0 out of 16, Sunrise is 7:13 A.M., Sunset is 4:04 P.M., Moonrise is 6:29 P.M., Moonset is 8:52 a.M. and the moon phase is Waning gibbous being 95% illuminated. Augusta’s RAW METAR readings are: METAR KAUG 241153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT075 SCT120 M08/M11 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP175 T10781106 110

Colder, sun and the "Twas the week before Christmas" poem as penned by my wife

Good morning Augusta This morning we have mostly sunny skies, colder with highs in the lower 30s. Northwest winds around 10 mph. Tonight we’ll have mostly clear this evening, becoming partly cloudy. Lows around 14°F with Light and variable winds. The readings from my weather instruments are: The Wind Chill is 17.4°F, Dew Point is 9.9°F, the humidity is 52%, and the outdoor temp is 25.0°F. The wind direction is North Northwest between 1.3 MPH and 2.5 MPH. The Relative pressure is 29.88, the Absolute pressure is 28.68 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun. Visibility is 10.0 miles / 16.1 Kilometers with The UV rating is 0 out of 16, Sunrise is 7:12 A.M., Sunset is 4:03 P.M., Moonrise is 5:19 P.M., Moonset is 7:54 a.M. and we have a Full Moon being 99% illuminated. Augusta’s RAW METAR readings are: METAR KAUG 231153Z AUTO 30009KT 10SM CLR M05/M11 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP143 70007 T10501111 11017 21050 51031  |  We didn’t receive any additional rain or snow here over the past 24 hours.

#MEwx continued warm, rainy and very wet

Good morning Augusta This morning we have mostly cloudy with areas of fog. More rain showers likely, mainly during morning hours. Visibility ¼ mile or less at times this morning. Highs in the lower 50s. Temperatures falling to around 40 this afternoon. South winds around 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph, becoming west with gusts up to 30 mph this afternoon. Tonight we’ll have partly cloudy skies this evening, then clearing. Much cooler with lows in the lower 20s. West winds around 10 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in the evening. The readings from my weather instruments are: The Wind Chill is 52.3°F, Dew Point is 51.8°F, the humidity is 98%, and the outdoor temp is 62.3°F. The wind direction is West Northwest between 0.9 MPH and 2.5 MPH. The Relative pressure is 29.16, the Absolute pressure is 28.96 and steady with a weather graphic indicating rain and freezing rain. Visibility is 10.0 miles / 16.1 Kilometers with overcast skies to 900 ft / 274 m. The UV rating is 0 out of 16, Sunrise is 7:12 A

#MEwx Flood Watch Statement for this morning

Flood Watch Statement as of 3:11 am EST on December 22, 2018 Flood Watch remains in effect until 1 PM EST this afternoon. The Flood Watch continues for * portions of Maine and New Hampshire, including the following areas, in Maine, Androscoggin, coastal Cumberland, coastal Waldo, coastal York, interior Cumberland, interior Waldo, interior York, Kennebec, Knox, Lincoln, Sagadahoc, southern Franklin, southern Oxford, and southern Somerset. In New Hampshire, Belknap, Cheshire, coastal Rockingham, eastern Hillsborough, interior Rockingham, Merrimack, northern Carroll, northern Coos, northern Grafton, southern Carroll, southern Coos, southern Grafton, Strafford, Sullivan, and western and central Hillsborough. * Until 1 PM EST this afternoon * while the bulk of the rain storm has ended, warm temperatures this morning will likely lead to ice break up on rivers, possibly leading to ice jams and flooding. In areas where the rivers are relatively ice-free, runoff will still contribute to areas o

#MEwx updated Flood Watch Statement

Areal Flood Watch Statement as of 4:40 PM EST on December 21, 2018 Flood Watch remains in effect through Saturday afternoon. The Flood Watch continues for * portions of Maine and New Hampshire, including the following areas, in Maine, Androscoggin, coastal Cumberland, coastal Waldo, coastal York, interior Cumberland, interior Waldo, interior York, Kennebec, Knox, Lincoln, Sagadahoc, southern Franklin, southern Oxford, and southern Somerset. In New Hampshire, Belknap, Cheshire, coastal Rockingham, eastern Hillsborough, interior Rockingham, Merrimack, northern Carroll, northern Coos, northern Grafton, southern Carroll, southern Coos, southern Grafton, Strafford, Sullivan, and western and central Hillsborough. * Through Saturday afternoon * a widespread 1 to 3 inches of rainfall is expected during this period. These amounts could lead to nuisance flooding of urban and low-lying areas. In addition, warm temperatures and runoff will likely lead to ice break up on rivers, possibly leading to

#MEwx Flood Advisory, Flood Watch and Urban/Small Stream Flood Advisory in effect

Areal Flood Advisory, Areal Flood Watch Statement as of 10:20 am EST on December 21, 2018 The National Weather Service in Gray Maine has issued a * urban and small stream flood advisory for... rain and snowmelt in... southwestern Kennebec County in south central Maine... north central York County in southwestern Maine... southeastern Oxford County in western Maine... Androscoggin County in southwestern Maine... Cumberland County in southwestern Maine... northwestern Sagadahoc County in south central Maine... * until 1115 am EST. * At 1019 am EST, trained weather spotters reported heavy rain and snowmelt causing urban and small stream flooding in Portland. * Some locations that will experience flooding include... Portland, Lewiston, South Portland, Brunswick, Westbrook, Bath, Gardiner, Bridgton, Mechanic Falls, Topsham, Naples, Turner, Cumberland, Gorham, Falmouth, Cape Elizabeth, Freeport, gray, Litchfield and Standish. This also includes... Sebago Lake, Crocker Hill, Streaked Mountain

#MEwx Warm temps, rain/freezing rain and how to make your own Bailey's Irish Cream and Egg Nog

Good morning Augusta We’re under a winter weather advisory and Flood Watch, so be careful out there. This morning we have rain and freezing rain, with rain this afternoon. Areas of fog this morning and this afternoon. Rain may be heavy at times. Ice accumulation of up to a tenth of an inch. Highs in the lower 50s. East winds around 10 mph, becoming southeast this afternoon. Tonight we’ll have rain with areas of fog. Rain may be heavy at times. Not as cold with lows in the upper 40s. South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. The readings from my weather instruments are: The Wind Chill is 30.0°F, Dew Point is 31.5°F, the humidity is 94%, and the outdoor temp is 33.1°F. The wind direction is East between 4.0 MPH and 4.9 MPH. The Relative pressure is 29.79, the Absolute pressure is 29.59 and falling with a weather graphic indicating rain and freezing rain. Visibility is 10.0 miles / 16.1 Kilometers with overcast skies to 200 ft / 60 m. The UV rating is 0 out of 16, Sunrise is 7:11

#MEwx Morning updates for winter weather advisory and flood watch

Winter Weather Advisory Statement as of 7:34 am EST on December 21, 2018 ... Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 10 am EST this morning... * what... freezing rain. Additional ice accumulations of a light glaze. * Where... portions of south central, southwest, west central and western Maine. * When... until 10 am EST this morning. * Additional details... the hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. Precautionary/preparedness actions... A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Expect slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. For a more precise forecast for your specific location... go to www.Weather.Gov/gray. Areal Flood Watch Statement as of 3:35 am EST on December 21, 2018 ... Flood Watch now in effect from 7 am EST this morning through Saturday afternoon... The Flood Watch is now in effect for * portions of Maine and New Hampshire, including the following areas, in Maine, Androscoggin, coasta

#MEwx winter weather advisory and Flood watch updates as of noon

Winter Weather Advisory Statement as of 12:00 PM EST on December 20, 2018 ... Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect from 3 am to 10 am EST Friday... * what... freezing rain expected. Total ice accumulations of up to one tenth of an inch expected. * Where... portions of south central, southwest, west central and western Maine. * When... from 3 am to 10 am EST Friday. * Additional details... untreated roads may be icy, and this could affect the morning commute. Precautionary/preparedness actions... A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Expect slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. For a more precise forecast for your specific location... go to www.Weather.Gov/gray. Legro Areal Flood Watch Statement as of 12:06 PM EST on December 20, 2018 ... Flood Watch remains in effect from Friday morning through Saturday morning... The Flood Watch continues for * portions of Maine and New Hampshire, including the following a

#MEwx Flood Watch STatement update for today

Areal Flood Watch Statement as of 2:36 am EST on December 20, 2018 Flood Watch remains in effect from Friday morning through Saturday morning. The Flood Watch continues for * portions of Maine and New Hampshire, including the following areas, in Maine, Androscoggin, coastal Cumberland, coastal Waldo, coastal York, interior Cumberland, interior Waldo, interior York, Kennebec, Knox, Lincoln, Sagadahoc, southern Franklin, southern Oxford, and southern Somerset. In New Hampshire, Belknap, Cheshire, coastal Rockingham, eastern Hillsborough, interior Rockingham, Merrimack, northern Carroll, northern Coos, northern Grafton, southern Carroll, southern Coos, southern Grafton, Strafford, Sullivan, and western and central Hillsborough. * From Friday morning through Saturday morning * a widespread 1 to 3 inches of rainfall is expected during this period. These amounts could lead to isolated nuisance flooding of urban and low-lying areas. In addition, warm temperatures could lead to moving ice in r

#MEwx warmer, almost no wind and how to make your own bloody Mary m

Good morning Augusta This morning we have mostly sunny skies with highs in the upper 30s. Light and variable winds. Tonight we’ll have partly cloudy conditions during the evening, followed by clouds and freezing rain after midnight. Ice accumulation around a trace. Lows in the upper 20s. Light and variable winds. The readings from my weather instruments are: The Wind Chill is 17.2°F, Dew Point is 9.1°F, the humidity is 70%, and the outdoor temp is 17.4°F. The wind direction is Northwest between 0.0 MPH and 0.4 MPH. The Relative pressure is 30.04, the Absolute pressure is 29.83 and steady with a weather graphic indicating clouds. Visibility is 10.0 miles / 16.1 Kilometers with clear skies. The UV rating is 1 out of 16, Sunrise is 7:11 A.M., Sunset is 4:02 P.M., Moonrise is 2:41 P.M., Moonset is 4:26 a.M. and the moon phase is Waxing Gibbous being 93% illuminated. Augusta’s RAW METAR readings are: METAR KAUG 201153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M07/M11 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP189 T10721106 11033 21078

#MEwx Winter weather advisory in effect for us

Winter Weather Advisory Expires 10:00 AM EST on December 21, 2018 Statement as of 2:38 am EST on December 20, 2018 Winter Weather Advisory in effect from 3 am to 10 am EST Friday. * what... freezing rain expected. Total ice accumulations of up to one tenth of an inch expected. * Where... portions of south central, southwest, west central and western Maine. * When... from 3 am to 10 am EST Friday. * Additional details... the hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. Precautionary/preparedness actions... A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Expect slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. For a more precise forecast for your specific location... go to www.Weather.Gov/gray . Schwibs    

#MEwx Flood watch in effect for Friday/Saturday

Areal Flood Watch Statement as of 3:50 PM EST on December 19, 2018 Flood Watch in effect from Friday morning through Saturday morning. The National Weather Service in gray has issued a * Flood Watch for portions of Maine and New Hampshire, including the following areas, in Maine, Androscoggin, coastal Cumberland, coastal Waldo, coastal York, interior Cumberland, interior Waldo, interior York, Kennebec, Knox, Lincoln, Sagadahoc, southern Franklin, southern Oxford, and southern Somerset. In New Hampshire, Belknap, Cheshire, coastal Rockingham, eastern Hillsborough, interior Rockingham, Merrimack, northern Carroll, northern Coos, northern Grafton, southern Carroll, southern Coos, southern Grafton, Strafford, Sullivan, and western and central Hillsborough. * From Friday morning through Saturday morning * a widespread 1 to 3 inches of rainfall is expected during this period. These amounts could lead to isolated nuisance flooding of urban and low-lying areas. In addition, warm temperatures c

#MEwx warming temps, less wind and how to make Spicy berry cider

Good morning Augusta This morning we have mostly sunny with highs around 30°F. Light and variable winds. Tonight we’ll have partly cloudy skies this evening, then clearing with lows around 16°F. Light and variable winds. The readings from my weather instruments are: The Wind Chill is 17.1°F, Dew Point is 1.2°F, the humidity is 49%, and the outdoor temp is 17.2°F. The wind direction is Northwest between 4.0 MPH and 4.9 MPH. The Relative pressure is 29.92, the Absolute pressure is 29.72 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun. Visibility is 10.0 miles / 16.1 Kilometers with clear skies. The UV rating is 1 out of 16, Sunrise is 7:10 A.M., Sunset is 4:01 P.M., Moonrise is 2:05 P.M., Moonset is 3:16 a.M. and the moon phase is Waxing Gibbous being 87% illuminated. Augusta’s RAW METAR readings are: METAR KWVL 190856Z AUTO 10SM CLR M09/M13 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP167 T10941133 51011 FZRANO $| We didn’t receive any snow here over the past 24 hours. Here is another excellent holiday beverage t

#MEwx cold, windy and a hot mocha-spiced coffe recipe to try out

Good morning Augusta This morning we have partly sunny skies with a slight chance of snow this morning. Highs in the mid 20s. Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.  Tonight we'll have mostly clear conditions  with lows around 11°F. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph, diminishing to around 10 mph after midnight. Wind chill values as low as zero. The readings from my weather instruments are: The Wind Chill is 9.9°F, Dew Point is 5.4°F, the humidity is 50%, and the outdoor temp is 21.0°F. The wind direction is Northwest between 11.4 MPH and 15.4 MPH. The Relative pressure is 29.57, the Absolute pressure is 29.36 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun. Visibility is 10.0 miles / 16.1 Kilometers with overcast skies to 6,000 ft / 1,828 m. The UV rating is 0 out of 16, Sunrise is 7:10 A.M., Sunset is 4:01 P.M., Moonrise is 1:35 P.M., Moonset is 2:08 a.M. and the moon phase is Waxing Gibbous being 79% illuminated. Augusta's RAW METAR readings are: METAR KAUG 181153Z

#MEwx Winter weather advisory, snow, wind and soggy temps.

Good morning Augusta This morning we have Snow, accumulations of 3 to 6 inches. Highs in the mid 30s with light and variable winds Tonight we’ll have mostly cloudy skies, snow likely this evening. Additional snow accumulation up to 1 inch. Lows around 19°F. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. The readings from my weather instruments are: The Wind Chill is 31.5°F, Dew Point is 30.1°F, the humidity is 94%, and the outdoor temp is 31.5°F. The wind direction is Northeast between 2.5 MPH and 4.5 MPH. The Relative pressure is 29.57, the Absolute pressure is 29.37 and falling with a weather graphic indicating snow/rain. Visibility is 3.0 miles / 4.8 Kilometers with mostly cloudy skies to 700 ft / 213 m. and overcast to 2,000 ft / 609 m. The UV rating is 0 out of 16, Sunrise is 7:09 A.M., Sunset is 4:01 P.M., Moonrise is 1:07 P.M., Moonset is 1:03 a.M. and the moon phase is Waxing Gibbous being 70% illuminated. Augusta’s RAW METAR readings are: METAR KAUG 171253Z AUTO 36009KT

#MEwx winter weather advisory in effect until 4 this afternoon

Winter Weather Advisory Statement as of 6:34 am EST on December 17, 2018 Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 4 PM EST this afternoon. * what... mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches. * Where... the midcoast and Kennebec River Valley regions. * When... until 4 PM EST this afternoon. * Additional details... plan on slippery Road conditions for the morning commute. Precautionary/preparedness actions... A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Expect slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. For a more precise forecast for your specific location... go to www.Weather.Gov/gray.  

#MEwx Winter Weather Advisory Statement now in effect

Winter Weather Advisory Statement as of 3:11 PM EST on December 16, 2018 Winter Weather Advisory in effect from midnight tonight to 11 am EST Monday. * what... mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze expected. * Where... portions of south central and southwest Maine. * When... from midnight tonight to 11 am EST Monday. * Additional details... plan on slippery Road conditions tonight and likely for the Monday morning commute. Precautionary/preparedness actions... A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Expect slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. For a more precise forecast for your specific location... go to www.Weather.Gov/gray.  

#MEwx Mild temps, cooler with snow moving in late and chicken caccaitore

Good morning Augusta This morning we have partly sunnyskies with highs in the mid 30s and light and variable winds. Tonight we'll have cloudy with a chance of snow this evening, then snow after midnight. Snow accumulation around an inch. Lows in the mid 20s. Northeast winds around 10 mph. The readings from my weather instruments are: The Wind Chill is 27.1°F, Dew Point is 21.7°F, the humidity is 80%, and the outdoor temp is 27.1°F. The wind direction is Northwest between 0.0 MPH and 0.2 MPH. The Relative pressure is 30.20, the Absolute pressure is 30.01 and falling with a weather graphic indicating snow/rain. Visibility is 10.0 miles / 16.1 Kilometers with clear skies. The UV rating is 1 out of 16, Sunrise is 7:08 A.M., Sunset is 4:00 P.M., Moonrise is 12:42 P.M., Moonset is 12:01 a.M. and the moon phase is in its first quarter being 61% illuminated. Augusta's RAW METAR readings are: METAR KWVL 161156Z AUTO 10SM CLR M04/M05 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP271 T10441050 11017 21067 50002 FZRAN

#MEwx rising temps into the 40's or 50's and a recipe for pot pies

Good morning Augusta This morning we have partly sunny skies with highs in the mid 40s. Temperatures will drop to the upper 30s this afternoon. West winds around 10 mph, becoming northwest this afternoon. Tonight we’ll have clear conditions with lows in the lower 20s. Light and variable winds. The readings from my weather instruments are: The Wind Chill is 35.1°F, Dew Point is 33.4°F, the humidity is 94%, and the outdoor temp is 35.1°F. The wind direction is West Northwest between 0.0 MPH and 0.2 MPH. The Relative pressure is 30.05, the Absolute pressure is 29.85 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun. Visibility is 10.0 miles / 16.1 Kilometers with The UV rating is 0 out of 16, Sunrise is 7:07 A.M., Sunset is 4:00 P.M., Moonrise is 12:17 P.M., Moonset is xx:xx p.M. and the moon phase is waxing crescent being 51% illuminated. Augusta’s RAW METAR readings are: METAR KAUG 151253Z AUTO 26005KT 9SM CLR 03/02 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP200 T00330017  |  We didn’t receive any snow here over

#MEwx Special Statement

Special Statement as of 6:04 am EST on December 15, 2018 Patchy thick frost may cause slick travel... Cold ground temperatures have combined with low level moisture to produce a thick frost in spots this morning. This frost may cause slick spots on exposed surfaces including roadways and sidewalks. Be alert for slick spots when traveling this morning. 604 am EST Sat Dec 15 2018  

#MEwx temps moderating, precip moving in and a recipe for Grilled chicken with Italian Vegetables

Good morning Augusta This morning we have mostly cloudy skies with highs in the mid 30s. Light and variable winds, becoming southwest around 10 mph this afternoon. Tonight we’ll have cloudy conditions, not as cold with lows in the lower 30s. Southwest winds around 10 mph. The readings from my weather instruments are: The Wind Chill is 24.6°F, Dew Point is 14.2°F, the humidity is 64%, and the outdoor temp is 24.6°F. The wind direction is Northwest between 0.1 MPH and 0.3 MPH. The Relative pressure is 30.42, the Absolute pressure is 30.22 and falling with a weather graphic indicating snow/rain. Visibility is 10.0 miles / 16.1 Kilometers with overcast skies to 2,100 ft / 640 m. The UV rating is 0 out of 16, Sunrise is 7:07 A.M., Sunset is 4:00 P.M., Moonrise is 11:52 A.M., Moonset is 10:59 p.M. and the moon phase is waxing crescent being 41% illuminated. Augusta’s RAW METAR readings are: METAR KAUG 141053Z AUTO 21005KT 10SM OVC021 M04/M08 A3050 RMK AO2 SLP333 T10441083  |  We didn’t recei