Augusta, Maine Weather

Good Morning Augusta We’re STILL under a wind chill advisory, so bundle up. This morning we have sun with a balmy high near 5°F. Winds will be from the WNW at 10 to 20 mph. Tonight we’ll have clear skies with a low of -12°F. Winds WNW at 5 to 10 mph. The readings from my weather instruments are: Humidity is 30%, the Dew Point is -26.3ºF and the outdoor temp is -2.2ºF. The wind direction is  West between 5.6 MPH and 8.2 MPH, with a wind chill of -18.°F. The Relative pressure is 29.81, the Absolute pressure is 29.60 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun. The UV rating is 1 out of 16, Sunrise is 7:14 a.m. Sunset is 4:09 p.m., Moonrise is 3:07 p.m., Moonset is 5:15 a.m. and the moon phase is Waxing Gibbous being 96% illuminated. The RAW METAR readings from Augusta’s airport are: METAR KAUG 311153Z AUTO 28009G15KT 10SM CLR M19/M26 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP153 T11891261 11172 21194 51015 $ Visibility is 10.0 miles / 16.1 kilometers with clear, cold skies. We didn’t receive any new snowfal

Wind Chill Advisory statement as of 3:24 am EST on December 31, 2017 Wind Chill Advisory in effect from 7 PM this evening to noon EST Monday. * what... very cold wind chills expected. The cold wind chills will cause frostbite in as little as 30 minutes to exposed skin. Expect wind chills to range from 15 below zero to 25 below zero. * Where... portions of central, northern and southern New Hampshire and, south central and southwest Maine. * When... from 7 PM this evening to noon EST Monday. Precautionary/preparedness actions... A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will combine to create low wind chills. Frost bite and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and gloves.    

Good Morning Augusta We’re under another killing cold wind chill advisory.  DO NOT mess with this kind of cold! This morning we have partly cloudy skies with a high of 11°F. Winds will be light and variable. Tonight we’ll have a few clouds and a low of -6F. Winds will be NNW at 5 to 10 mph. The readings from my weather instruments are: Humidity is 46%, the Dew Point is -29.2ºF and the outdoor temp is -14.3ºF. The wind direction is  Southwest between 0.1 MPH and 0.5 MPH, with a wind chill of -14.1°F. The Relative pressure is 29.91, the Absolute pressure is 29.70 and steady with a weather graphic indicating sun. The UV rating is 1 out of 16, Sunrise is 7:14 a.m. Sunset is 4:08 p.m., Moonrise is 2:17 p.m., Moonset is 4:01 a.m. and the moon phase is Waxing Gibbous being 82% illuminated. The RAW METAR readings from Augusta’s airport are: METAR KAUG 301153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M23/M26 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP192 T12281261 11211 21244 53010 Visibility is 10.0 miles / 16.1 kilometers with clear and

Good Morning Augusta We’re under another killing cold wind chill advisory.  DO NOT mess with this kind of cold! This morning we have partly cloudy skies with a high of 11°F. Winds will be light and variable. Tonight we’ll have a few clouds and a low of -6F. Winds will be NNW at 5 to 10 mph. The readings from my weather instruments are: Humidity is 46%, the Dew Point is -29.2ºF and the outdoor temp is -14.3ºF. The wind direction is  Southwest between 0.1 MPH and 0.5 MPH, with a wind chill of -14.1°F. The Relative pressure is 29.91, the Absolute pressure is 29.70 and steady with a weather graphic indicating sun. The UV rating is 1 out of 16, Sunrise is 7:14 a.m. Sunset is 4:08 p.m., Moonrise is 2:17 p.m., Moonset is 4:01 a.m. and the moon phase is Waxing Gibbous being 82% illuminated. The RAW METAR readings from Augusta’s airport are: METAR KAUG 301153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M23/M26 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP192 T12281261 11211 21244 53010 Visibility is 10.0 miles / 16.1 kilometers with clear and

Wind Chill Advisory statement as of 3:22 am EST on December 30, 2017 Wind Chill Advisory in effect from midnight tonight to noon EST Sunday. * what... very cold wind chills expected. The cold wind chills will cause frostbite in as little as 30 minutes to exposed skin. Expect wind chills to range from 15 below zero to 25 below zero. * Where... portions of northern New Hampshire and south central, southwest and western Maine. * When... from midnight tonight to noon EST Sunday. * Additional details... although wind chill values will increase a bit Sunday afternoon, even colder wind chills are possible Sunday night and may last a few days. Precautionary/preparedness actions... A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will combine to create low wind chills. Frost bite and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and gloves.   Special Statement as of 11:25 PM EST on December 29, 2017 Extreme cold through Saturday morning. Arctic air remains i

Wind Chill Advisory statement as of 6:57 am EST on December 29, 2017 Wind Chill Advisory now in effect until 10 am EST this morning. * what... very cold wind chills expected. The cold wind chills will cause frostbite in as little as 30 minutes to exposed skin. Expect wind chills to range from 15 below zero to 25 below zero. * Where... portions of south central, southwest and western Maine. * When... until 10 am EST this morning. Precautionary/preparedness actions... A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will combine to create low wind chills. Frost bite and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and gloves.

Good Morning Augusta This morning we have overcast skies. Our high will struggle up to 7°F with NW winds at 5 to 10 mph. Tonight we’ll have clouds, becoming mostly clear after midnight. Low -6F. Winds WNW at 5 to 10 mph. The readings from my weather instruments are: Humidity is 45%, the Dew Point is -30.5ºF and the outdoor temp is -15.5ºF. The wind direction is  Southwest between 0.1 MPH and 0.5 MPH, with a wind chill of -15.3°F. The Relative pressure is 30.09, the Absolute pressure is 29.88 and falling with a weather graphic indicating snow. The UV rating is 1 out of 16, Sunrise is 7:14 a.m. Sunset is 4:08 p.m., Moonrise is 1:35 p.m., Moonset is 2:48 a.m. and the moon phase is Waxing Gibbous being 82% illuminated. The RAW METAR readings from Augusta’s airport are: METAR KAUG 291053Z AUTO 33005KT 10SM CLR M26/M29 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP251 T12611289 Visibility is 10.0 miles / 16.1 kilometers with clear and very cold skies again today. We didn’t receive any new snowfall over the past 24 hours

It’s 13 below here at the house as I write this Wind Chill Advisory statement as of 3:03 am EST on December 29, 2017 Wind Chill Advisory remains in effect until 7 am EST this morning. * what... very cold wind chills expected. The cold wind chills will cause frostbite in as little as 30 minutes to exposed skin. Expect wind chills to range from 15 below zero to 25 below zero. * Where... portions of, central, northern and southern New Hampshire and, south central, southwest and western Maine. * When... until 7 am EST this morning. Precautionary/preparedness actions... A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will combine to create low wind chills. Frost bite and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and gloves.      

Wind Chill Advisory statement as of 2:59 PM EST on December 28, 2017 Wind Chill Advisory remains in effect until 7 am EST Friday. * what... very cold wind chills expected. The cold wind chills will cause frostbite in as little as 30 minutes to exposed skin. Expect wind chills to range from 10 below zero to 20 below zero. * Where... portions of, central, northern and southern New Hampshire and, south central and southwest Maine. * When... until 7 am EST Friday. Precautionary/preparedness actions... A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will combine to create low wind chills. Frost bite and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and gloves.  

Good Morning Augusta We’re still under a Wind Chill Advisory – take it seriously. This morning we have bitter cold to the level of Russian “kold.” We’ll have sunwith a High of 1 °F. Winds WNW at 10 to 20 mph. Tonight we’ll have More bitter “Russian kold” temps. Clear with a brutal low of -11°F. Winds will be NW at 5 to 10 mph.   The readings from my weather instruments are: Humidity is 24%, the Dew Point is -33.0ºF and the outdoor temp is -5.4ºF. The wind direction is  West Northwest between 6.5 MPH and 12.0 MPH, with a wind chill of 17.8°F. The Relative pressure is 30.05, the Absolute pressure is 29.84 and falling with a weather graphic indicating snow. The UV rating is 1 out of 16, Sunrise is 7:14 a.m. Sunset is 4:07 p.m., Moonrise is 12:59 p.m., Moonset is 1:36 a.m. and the moon phase is Waxing Gibbous being 72% illuminated. The RAW METAR readings from Augusta’s airport are: METAR KAUG 281053Z AUTO 27010G21KT 10SM CLR M21/M28 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP243 T12061283 Visibility is 10.0 miles /

Wind Chill Advisory statement as of 3:37 am EST on December 28, 2017 Wind Chill Advisory now in effect until 7 am EST Friday. * what... very cold wind chills expected. The cold wind chills will cause frostbite in as little as 30 minutes to exposed skin. Expect wind chills to range from 10 below zero to 25 below zero. * Where... portions of, central, northern and southern New Hampshire and, south central and southwest Maine. * When... until 7 am EST Friday. Precautionary/preparedness actions... A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will combine to create low wind chills. Frost bite and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and gloves.  

Good Morning Augusta We’re under a wind chill advisory today, take it seriously or you can lose your fingers, toes, nose… you get the idea. This morning we have sun and a high near 10°F. Winds W at 10 to 20 mph. Tonight we’ll have clear skies with a bitter low around -10°F. Winds WNW at 10 to 15 mph. The readings from my weather instruments are: Humidity is 50%, the Dew Point is -14.4ºF and the outdoor temp is -0.2ºF. The wind direction is  Southwest between 0.1 MPH and 0.2 MPH, with a wind chill of -0.2°F. The Relative pressure is 30.17, the Absolute pressure is 29.96 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun. The UV rating is 1 out of 16, Sunrise is 7:14 a.m. Sunset is 4:06 p.m., Moonrise is 12:27 p.m., Moonset is 12:28 a.m. and the moon phase is Waxing Gibbous being 62% illuminated. The RAW METAR readings from Augusta’s airport are: METAR KAUG 271053Z AUTO 14003KT 10SM CLR M17/M21 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP275 T11671211 Visibility is 10.0 miles / 16.1 kilometers with clear skies, but

Wind Chill Advisory statement as of 3:55 am EST on December 27, 2017 Wind Chill Advisory in effect from midnight tonight to 9 am EST Thursday. * what... very cold wind chills expected. The cold wind chills will cause frostbite in as little as 30 minutes to exposed skin. Expect wind chills to range from 15 below zero to 25 below zero. * Where... southern and central Maine and New Hampshire. * When... from midnight tonight to 9 am EST Thursday. Precautionary/preparedness actions... A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will combine to create low wind chills. Frost bite and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and gloves.      

Good Morning Augusta This morning we have sun with some clouds and a high of 19°F. Winds W/SW at 10 to 15 mph (when it blows at all). Tonight we’ll have early cloudiness giving way to generally clear conditions overnight. Low will drop to -1°F. Winds will drop to 5 to 10 mph from the West. The readings from my weather instruments are: Humidity is 71%, the Dew Point is 4.6ºF and the outdoor temp is 12.2ºF. The wind direction is  Southwest between 0.1 MPH and 0.2 MPH, with a wind chill of 12.2°F. The Relative pressure is 29.93, the Absolute pressure is 29.72 and falling with a weather graphic indicating snow. The UV rating is 1 out of 16, Sunrise is 7:13 a.m. Sunset is 4:05 p.m., Moonrise is 11:58 a.m., Moonset is xx:xx p.m. and the moon phase is in its first quarter being 52% illuminated. The RAW METAR readings from Augusta’s airport are: METAR KAUG 261153Z AUTO 23007KT 10SM CLR M09/M12 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP191 T10891117 11072 21089 53019 $ Visibility is 10.0 miles / 16.1 kilometers with c

Blizzard Warning statement as of 10:07 am EST on December 25, 2017 Blizzard Warning in effect until 5 PM EST this afternoon. * what... blizzard conditions occurring. Travel will be very dangerous to impossible. Tree branches could fall as well. Additional snow accumulations of 7 to 10 inches are expected. * Where... portions of south central, southwest and western Maine. * When... until 5 PM EST this afternoon. * Additional details... winds gusting as high as 50 mph will cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant drifting of the snow is likely. Precautionary/preparedness actions... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. For a more precise forecast for your specific

Good Morning Augusta This morning we have snow and a lot of it. High will reach only 19°F. Winds NNW at 15 to 25 mph so far. 6 to 12 inches of snow is expected with some power outages. Winds could occasionally gust over 40 mph. I hope you have gas for the generators.   Tonight we’ll have partly cloudy skies with a snowy low near 15°F. Winds W dropping to 10 to 20 mph. The readings from my weather instruments are: Humidity is 70%, the Dew Point is 4.6ºF and the outdoor temp is 12.6ºF. The wind direction is  Northeast between 10.7 MPH and 13.2 MPH, with a wind chill of -0.2°F. The Relative pressure is 29.41, the Absolute pressure is 29.20 and falling with a weather graphic indicating snow. The UV rating is 0 out of 16, Sunrise is 7:13 a.m. Sunset is 4:05 p.m., Moonrise is 11:30 a.m., Moonset is 11:22 p.m. and the moon phase is Waxing Crescent being 40% illuminated. The RAW METAR readings from the city of Augusta’s airport are: SPECI KAUG 251251Z AUTO 02013KT 3/4SM -SN BR BKN014 OVC022 M1

Winter Storm Warning statement as of 2:16 am EST on December 25, 2017 Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 7 PM EST this evening. * what... heavy snow with blowing and drifting snow expected. Plan on difficult travel conditions, especially during the morning hours today. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 11 inches, with localized amounts of up to 14 inches, are expected. * Where... portions of northern New Hampshire and south central, southwest, west central and western Maine. * When... through 7 PM EST this evening. * Additional details... winds gusting as high as 40 mph will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow. Some power outages are possible. Precautionary/preparedness actions... A Winter Storm Warning for snow and blowing snow means severe winter weather conditions are occurring. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For a more precise forecast for your specific location... go to www.Weather.Gov/gray. Schwi

Winter Storm Warning statement as of 3:10 PM EST on December 24, 2017 Winter Storm Warning remains in effect from 1 am to 7 PM EST Monday. * what... heavy snow with blowing and drifting snow expected. Plan on difficult travel conditions, including during the morning commute on Monday. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 11 inches, with localized amounts up to 14 inches, are expected. * Where... portions of northern New Hampshire and south central, southwest, west central and western Maine. * When... from 1 am to 7 PM EST Monday. * Additional details... winds gusting as high as 40 mph will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow. Some power outages are possible. Precautionary/preparedness actions... A Winter Storm Warning for snow and blowing snow means severe winter weather conditions are expected. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For a more precise forecast for your specific location... go to www.Weather.Gov/gray.   Wi

Winter Storm Warning statement as of 9:53 am EST on December 24, 2017 Winter Storm Warning remains in effect from 1 am to 7 PM EST Monday. * what... heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Plan on difficult travel conditions, including during the morning commute on Monday. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 9 inches are expected. * Where... portions of northern New Hampshire and south central, southwest, west central and western Maine. * When... from 1 am to 7 PM EST Monday. * Additional details... winds gusting as high as 30 mph will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow. Precautionary/preparedness actions... A Winter Storm Warning for snow and blowing snow means severe winter weather conditions are expected. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For a more precise forecast for your specific location... go to www.Weather.Gov/gray.

Good Morning Augusta That Winter storm warning is calling for 6 to 10 inches of snow.  Keep your roof rake handy – and Merry Xmas. This morning we have partly cloudy skies with an expected high of 29°F. Winds NNW at 5 to 10 mph. Tonight we’ll have clouds with snow likely after midnight. Lows will drop to 13°F. Winds will be from the NNE at 10 to 20 mph.  The readings from my weather instruments are: Humidity is 68%, the Dew Point is 17.4ºF and the outdoor temp is 28ºF. The wind direction is  West Northwest between 4.5 MPH and 10.1 MPH, with a wind chill of 34°F. The Relative pressure is 30.01, the Absolute pressure is 29.81 and falling with a weather graphic indicating snow. The UV rating is 1 out of 16, Sunrise is 7:13 a.m. Sunset is 4:04 p.m., Moonrise is 11:02 a.m., Moonset is 10:18 p.m. and the moon phase is Waxing Crescent being 32% illuminated. The RAW METAR readings from the city of Augusta’s airport are: METAR KAUG 241153Z AUTO 29007KT 10SM CLR M02/M06 A3007 RMK AO2 PRESRR SLP1

Winter Storm Warning statement as of 2:51 am EST on December 24, 2017 Winter Storm Warning in effect from 1 am to 7 PM EST Monday. * what... heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Plan on difficult travel conditions, especially during the morning on Monday. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 9 inches, with localized higher amounts, are expected. * Where... portions of northern New Hampshire and western Maine. * When... from 1 am until 7 PM EST Monday. * Additional details... winds gusting as high as 30 mph will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow. Precautionary/preparedness actions... A Winter Storm Warning for snow and blowing snow means severe winter weather conditions are expected. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For a more precise forecast for your specific location... go to www.Weather.Gov/gray. Schwibs    

Winter Storm Watch, Winter Weather Advisory Statement as of 2:59 PM EST on December 23, 2017 Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 10 PM EST this evening. Winter Storm Watch in effect from late Sunday night through Monday evening. * what... mixed precipitation will come to an end this evening. Heavy snow will be possible Sunday night into Monday. Plan on difficult travel conditions. Total snow accumulations of 6 or more inches are possible. * Where... southern Franklin, southern Somerset, Androscoggin and Kennebec counties. * When... for the Winter Weather Advisory, until 10 PM EST this evening. For the Winter Storm Watch, from late Sunday night through Monday evening. * Additional details... be prepared for reduced visibilities at times. Significant reductions in visibility are possible. 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

Good Morning Augusta We’re still under that winter weather advisory so take it real easy if you getting on the roads this morning for that last minute shopping. This morning we have a mix of precipitation this morning will become mostly freezing rain for the afternoon hours. High around 35 °F. Winds NNE at 10 to 15 mph. Tonight we’ll have rain showers with clearing overnight. Low near 25°F. Winds WNW at 10 to 15 mph. The readings from my weather instruments are: Humidity is 72%, the Dew Point is 7.9ºF and the outdoor temp is 15.1ºF. The wind direction is  Northeast between 0.5 MPH and 1.2 MPH, with a wind chill of 15.1°F. The Relative pressure is 30.01, the Absolute pressure is 29.81 and falling with a weather graphic indicating snow. The UV rating is 0 out of 16, Sunrise is 7:12 a.m. Sunset is 4:03 p.m., Moonrise is 10:32 a.m., Moonset is 9:16 p.m. and the moon phase is Waxing Crescent being 23% illuminated. The RAW METAR readings from the city of Augusta’s airport are: METAR KAUG 231

Winter Weather Advisory statement as of 2:46 am EST on December 23, 2017 Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 10 PM EST this evening. * what... mixed precipitation expected today. Total ice accumulations of between two and three tenths of an inch are expected. Plan on dangerous travel conditions, including during Holiday travel today. Power outages and downed tree limbs are possible due to the ice. * Where... southern Franklin, southern Somerset, Androscoggin and Kennebec counties. * When... until 10 PM EST today. * Additional details... be prepared for snow covered and icy roads, and reduced visibilities at times. 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. For a more precise forecast for your specific location... go to www.Weather.Gov/gray.    

Winter Weather Advisory statement as of 6:45 PM EST on December 22, 2017 Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 10 PM EST Saturday. * what... snow occurring. Total accumulations of 3 to 5 inches. Snow may end as a period of freezing drizzle. Mixed precipitation expected Saturday. Total ice accumulations of two tenths to three tenths of an inch are expected. Plan on difficult travel conditions, including during Holiday travel Saturday morning. Power outages and downed tree limbs are likely due to the ice. * Where... southern Franklin, southern Somerset, Androscoggin and Kennebec counties. * When... until 10 PM EST Saturday. * Additional details... be prepared for snow covered and icy roads, and reduced visibilities at times. 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. For a more precise for

Winter Weather Advisory statement as of 10:04 am EST on December 22, 2017 Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 5 am EST Saturday. * what... snow expected. Plan on slippery Road conditions. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches are expected. * Where... portions of south central and southwest Maine. * When... until 5 am EST Saturday. * Additional details... be prepared for reduced visibilities at times. Precautionary/preparedness actions... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. For a more precise forecast for your specific location... go to www.Weather.Gov/gray.