#MEwx Rain, Snow, wind and the final Chocolate Covered Forecast recipe

Good morning Augusta

This morning we have rain and snow (up to one inch possible) changing to all rain this afternoon. High 43°F. Winds N at 15 to 25 mph. 

Tonight we’ll have clear to partly cloudy skies and a low of 31°F. Winds NNW at 10 to 20 mph.

The readings from my weather instruments are:

The Wind Chill is 28.9°F, Dew Point is 33.3°F, the humidity is 93%, and the outdoor temp is 35.1°F.

The wind direction is North northeast between 6.3 MPH and 11.5 MPH.

The Relative pressure is 29.70, the Absolute pressure is 29.49 and falling with a weather graphic indicating rain.

Visibility is 10.0 miles / 16.1 Kilometers with overcast skies to 700 feet.

The UV rating is 0 out of 16, Sunrise is 7:05 A.M., Sunset is 5:40 P.M., Moonrise is 6:09 P.M., Moonset is 6:41 A.M. and we have a FULL MOON being 100% Illuminated.

We received x.xx inches of rain here over the past 24 hours.

To end the Chocolate Covered Forecast Recipe barrage, we have this well-loved pie treat.

TURTLE PIE

Serves 8

1 (4-serving) package JELL-O sugar-free instant chocolate pudding mix

2/3 cup Carnation Nonfat Dry Milk Powder

1¼ cups water

¾ cup Cool Whip Lite

¼ cup (1 oz) chopped pecans

1 (6-oz) Keebler graham cracker pie   crust

1 tbsp (1/4 ounce) mini chocolate chips

1 tbsp caramel sauce

 

In a large bowl, combine dry pudding mix, dry milk powder, and water.  Mix well using a wire whisk.  Blend in a 1/4 cup Cool Whip Lite.  Stir in 2 tbsp pecans.  Spread mixture evenly into pie crust.  Evenly spread remaining 1/2 cup Cool Whip Lite over pudding mixture.  Sprinkle chocolate chips and remaining 2 tbsp pecans over top.   Refrigerate for at least 20 minutes.  Just before serving, drizzle caramel sauce over top.   Cut into 8 servings.

Each serving equals:  HE:  1/2 bread - 1/2 fat - 1/4 skim milk - 1 slider - 8 optional calories

188 calories - 8 gms fat - 4 gm protein - 25 gm carbohydrate - 340 sodium - gm fiber

Diabetic exchange:  1 1/2 carbohydrate - 1 fat