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#MEwx Cold, a bit too breezy and Lobster Vegetable stew for dinner

Good morning Augusta This morning we have partly sunny skies, Colder with highs around 12°F. West winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Wind chill values as low as 18 below zero. Tonight we’ll have partly cloudy conditions, then clearing. Lows of 1°F. Southwest winds around 10 mph. Wind chill values as low as 13 below. The readings from my weather instruments are: The Wind Chill is -2.0°F, Dew Point is -22.5°F, the humidity is 36%, and the outdoor temp is -1.8°F. The wind direction is Southwest between 0.2 MPH and 2.5 MPH. The Relative pressure is 29.98, the Absolute pressure is 29.77 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 6:58 A.M., Sunset is 4:46 P.M., Moonrise is 3:48 A.M., Moonset is 1:13 p.M. and the moon phase is waning crescent.  Augusta’s RAW METAR readings are: METAR KAUG 311153Z AUTO 25007KT 10SM CLR M17/M23 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP177 7

#MEwx Arctic Front Special Statement

Special Statement as of 10:13 am EST on January 30, 2019 Arctic front expected to bring snow squalls this evening. National Weather Service meteorologists are tracking an Arctic cold front that is currently moving through central Pennsylvania and upstate New York and is poised to cross through New England this evening. This front will bring a line of snow showers and squalls... gusty winds... and significantly colder temperatures. Snow squalls are expected to arrive along the Connecticut valley of New Hampshire after 4pm... reaching western Maine after 6pm... and the midcoast region of Maine after 8pm. Within snow squalls... brief... local whiteout conditions are possible... with wind gusts over 40 mph. If conditions warrant... snow squall warnings may be issued as this front passes. Please be prepared for rapidly changing Road conditions this afternoon and evening and plan extra time to reach your destination. Arnott 1013 am EST Wed Jan 30 2019  

#MEwx Cold, snowy and Shrimp Casserole for dinner

Good morning Augusta This morning we have partly sunny skies this afternoon. Snow continuing during morning hours. Additional snow accumulation around an inch. Highs in the upper 20s. West winds around 10 mph. Tonight we’ll have partly cloudy skies with a chance of snow showers in the evening, then mostly clear after midnight. Snow may be heavy at times this evening. Lows around 1°F. West winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Wind chill values as low as 13 below after midnight. The readings from my weather instruments are: The Wind Chill is 19.8°F, Dew Point is 14.4°F, the humidity is 79%, and the outdoor temp is 19.8°F. The wind direction is North Northwest between 0.1 MPH and 0.5 MPH. The Relative pressure is 29.58, the Absolute pressure is 29.38 and falling with a weather graphic indicating rain/snow. Visibility is 1.2 miles / 2.0 Kilometers with overcast skies to 1,000 ft / 304 m. The UV rating is 0 out of 16, Sunrise is 6:59 A.M., Sunset is 4:45 P.M

#MEwx morning winter storm warning update

Winter Storm Warning Statement as of 7:05 am EST on January 30, 2019 Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 11 am EST this morning. * what... heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to two inches. * Where... southern Franklin, southern Somerset, Kennebec and interior Waldo counties. * When... until 11 am EST this morning. * Additional details... plan on slippery Road conditions this morning. Precautionary/preparedness actions... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. 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.  

#MEwx Winter Storm Warning AFternoon update

Winter Storm Warning Statement as of 3:14 PM EST on January 29, 2019 Winter Storm Warning remains in effect from 7 PM this evening to 11 am EST Wednesday. * what... heavy snow expected overnight into early Wednesday. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 10 inches expected. * Where... portions of northern New Hampshire and western Maine. * When... from 7 PM this evening to 11 am EST Wednesday. * Additional details... travel could be very difficult. Snowy roads could impact the morning commute. Precautionary/preparedness actions... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. 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.  

#MEwx Cold, snow on its way and Stuffed Haddock Fillets for dinner

Good morning Augusta We’re still under the winter storm warning, you need to read it in its entirety in the post preceeding this one. This morning we have partly sunny skies, turning mostly cloudy with a chance of snow this afternoon. Highs around 20°F. Light and variable winds. Tonight we’ll have potential snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches. Not as cold with lows around 18°F. Temperatures rising into the upper 20s after midnight. Light and variable winds, becoming east around 10 mph after midnight. The readings from my weather instruments are: The Wind Chill is -8.3°F, Dew Point is -23.1°F, the humidity is 32%, and the outdoor temp is -0.2°F. The wind direction is North Northwest between 1.1 MPH and 3.0 MPH. The Relative pressure is 30.12, the Absolute pressure is 29.92 and falling with a weather graphic indicating rain/snow. Visibility is 10.0 miles / 16.1 Kilometers with clear skies for the time being. The UV rating is 1 out of 16, Sunrise is 7:00 A.M., S

#MEwx morning storm warning update

Winter Storm Warning Statement as of 3:17 am EST on January 29, 2019 Winter Storm Warning remains in effect from 7 PM this evening to 11 am EST Wednesday. * what... heavy snow expected overnight into early Wednesday. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 10 inches expected. * Where... portions of northern New Hampshire and western Maine. * When... from 7 PM this evening to 11 am EST Wednesday. * Additional details... travel could be very difficult. Snowy roads could impact the morning commute. Precautionary/preparedness actions... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. 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.  

#MEwx Afternoon Winter Storm warning update

Winter Storm Warning Statement as of 3:12 PM EST on January 28, 2019 Winter Storm Warning in effect from 7 PM Tuesday to 11 am EST Wednesday. * what... heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches expected. * Where... portions of northern New Hampshire and south central, southwest, west central and western Maine. * When... from 7 PM Tuesday to 11 am EST Wednesday. * Additional details... travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Precautionary/preparedness actions... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. 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.  

#MEwx seasonal temps, sun and a Salmon Tarragon meal

Good morning Augusta We’re under another winter storm watch, read it in its entirety in the post preceeding this one. This morning we have sunny skies, colder with highs around 19. Northwest winds around 10 mph. Tonight we’ll have mostly clear skies with lows around 1°F. Light and variable winds. The readings from my weather instruments are: The Wind Chill is 16.9°F, Dew Point is -2.7°F, the humidity is 41%, and the outdoor temp is 16.7°F. The wind direction is North Northwest between 2.5 MPH and 4.9 MPH. The Relative pressure is 29.99, the Absolute pressure is 29.79 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 7:01 A.M., Sunset is 4:42 P.M., Moonrise is 12:38 A.M., Moonset is 11:25 A.M. and the moon is in its last quarter. Augusta’s RAW METAR readings are: METAR KAUG 281153Z AUTO 01007KT 10SM CLR M08/M14 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP176 70003 T10831139 11011 21

#MEwx Winter storm watch statement now in effect for us

Winter Storm Watch Statement as of 3:22 am EST on January 28, 2019 Winter Storm Watch in effect from Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday morning. * what... heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 10 inches possible. * Where... western, central, and northern New Hampshire as well as most of western Maine. * When... from Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday morning. * Additional details... snow will create wintry driving conditions with snow covered roads expected as early as Tuesday afternoon. Precautionary/preparedness actions... A Winter Storm Watch means there is potential for significant snow, sleet or ice accumulations that may impact travel. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts.  

#MEwx Special Statement afternoon update

Special Statement as of 3:00 PM EST on January 27, 2019 Snow showers expected early this evening with possibly a snow squall to follow. An area of snow showers and possibly snow squalls will move eastward from Vermont early this evening, reaching portions of southern and eastern New Hampshire as well as southern and central Maine during the evening hours. The precipitation may mix with or change to rain showers over southern and coastal areas. Any snow squalls may cause near zero visibility due to a brief period of heavy snow and gusty winds. Blowing snow will also occur within the snow squalls. Travel during snow squalls is not recommended. Consider delaying travel until after the snow squalls have passed. 300 PM EST sun Jan 27 2019 ... Snow showers expected early this evening with possibly a snow squall to follow... An area of snow showers and possibly snow squalls will move eastward from Vermont early this evening, reaching portions of southern

#MEwx Now in effect: Special Statement for our area

Special Statement as of 12:36 PM EST on January 27, 2019 Snow showers expected this afternoon with possibly a snow squall early this evening. An area of snow showers and possibly snow squalls will move eastward from upstate New York this afternoon, reaching portions of southern and eastern New Hampshire as well as southern and central Maine early this evening. The precipitation may mix with or change to rain showers over southern and coastal areas. Any snow squalls may cause near zero visibility due to a brief period of heavy snow and gusty winds. Blowing snow will also occur within the snow squalls. Travel during snow squalls is not recommended. Consider delaying travel until after the snow squalls have passed. 1236 PM EST sun Jan 27 2019 ... Snow showers expected this afternoon with possibly a snow squall early this evening... An area of snow showers and possibly snow squalls will move eastward from upstate New York this afternoon, reaching portions of

#MEwx Colder, rain/snow coming and fish chowder for dinner

Good morning Augusta This morning we have mostly cloudy with a slight chance of snow showers, then a chance of snow or rain showers this afternoon. Highs in the mid 30s. Southeast winds around 10 mph. Tonight we’ll have Cloudy skies with a chance of snow or rain showers, then partly cloudy after midnight. Lows around 11°F. Southwest winds around 10 mph, becoming light and variable. The readings from my weather instruments are: The Wind Chill is 10.8°F, Dew Point is -1.1°F, the humidity is 58%, and the outdoor temp is 10.8°F. The wind direction is North Northwest between 5.8 MPH and 7.9 MPH. The Relative pressure is 30.04, the Absolute pressure is 29.94 and falling with a weather graphic indicating rain/snow. Visibility is 10.0 miles / 16.1 Kilometers with clear skies for the time being. The UV rating is 1 out of 16, Sunrise is 7:02 A.M., Sunset is 4:41 P.M., Moonrise is xx:xx P.M., Moonset is 10:56 A.M. and the moon phase is waning gibbous. Augusta’s RAW ME

Continued cold, some clouds and Crunchy Garlic Chicn

Good morning Augusta This morning we have partly sunny skies, becoming mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower 20s. Southwest winds around 10 mph. Tonight we’ll have partly cloudy conditions with lows around 8°F. Light and variable winds. The readings from my weather instruments are: The Wind Chill is 13.6°F, Dew Point is 3.0°F, the humidity is 62%, and the outdoor temp is 13.5°F. The wind direction is South between 0.0 MPH and 0.1 MPH. The Relative pressure is 30.09, the Absolute pressure is 29.89 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun. Visibility is 10.0 miles / 16.1 Kilometers with mostly cloudy skies to 10,000 ft / 3,048 m. The UV rating is 1 out of 16, Sunrise is 7:03 A.M., Sunset is 4:40 P.M., Moonrise is 11:30 P.M., Moonset is 10:27 A.M. and the moon phase is waning gibbous. Augusta’s RAW METAR readings are: METAR KAUG 261153Z AUTO 20004KT 10SM BKN100 M09/M13 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP212 T10941133 11050 21094 51019 We didn’t receive any rain or snow h

#MEwx Sunny, colder today and a Crunchy Chicken Taco recipe

Good morning Augusta This morning we have partly sunny skies and colder with highs in the lower 30s. Southwest winds around 10 mph. Tonight we’ll have partly cloudy conditions and cooler with lows around 8 °F. West winds around 10 mph. The readings from my weather instruments are: The Wind Chill is 27.7°F, Dew Point is 14.0°F, the humidity is 56%, and the outdoor temp is 27.7°F. The wind direction is South Southwest between 0.0 MPH and 0.1 MPH. The Relative pressure is 29.69, the Absolute pressure is 29.49 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 7:04 A.M., Sunset is 4:38 P.M., Moonrise is 10:20 P.M., Moonset is 9:58 A.M. and the moon phase is waning gibbous. Augusta’s RAW METAR readings are: METAR KAUG 251153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M03/M09 A2970 RMK AO2 SLP059 7//// T10281089 10028 21028 53035 We’ve received 1.80 inches of rain/snow melt here o

#MEwx Real Flood Warning now in effect for our area

Areal Flood Warning Statement as of 5:11 PM EST on January 24, 2019 The National Weather Service in Gray Maine has issued a  Flood Warning for rain and snowmelt in Kennebec County in south central Maine... Knox County in south central Maine... southern Waldo County in south central Maine... southeastern Oxford County in western Maine... Androscoggin County in southwestern Maine... Lincoln County in south central Maine... central Cumberland County in southwestern Maine... Sagadahoc County in south central Maine... * until 1100 PM EST. * At 5:05 PM EST, areas of heavy rain continued over southern and central sections of Maine. One to two inches of rain are possible in this area by the time the precipitation winds down later this evening. Snow melt will add to the potential for urban and poor drainage flooding through late this evening. * Some locations that will experience flooding include... Lewiston, Brunswick, Augusta, Waterville, Bath, Rockland, Belfast

#fMEwx Soggy, windy and foggy with Baked Oregano Chicken

Good morning Augusta This morning we have cloud cover and rain with areas of fog. Patchy fog this afternoon. Warmer with highs in the mid 40s. South winds 15 to 20 mph. Gusts up to 35 mph this afternoon. Tonight we’ll have partly cloudy skies with rain likely in the evening, then clear after midnight. Patchy fog. Lows in the lower 20s. West winds 10 to 15 mph.  The readings from my weather instruments are: The Wind Chill is 42.1°F, Dew Point is 41.9°F, the humidity is 99%, and the outdoor temp is 41.2°F. The wind direction is Northwest between 0.1 MPH and 0.3 MPH. The Relative pressure is 29.60, the Absolute pressure is 29.39 and falling with a weather graphic indicating rain. Visibility is 0.8 miles / 1.2 Kilometers with clouds above this rainy slop somewhere. The UV rating is 0 out of 16, Sunrise is 7:05 A.M., Sunset is 4:37 P.M., Moonrise is 9:07 P.M., Moonset is 9:28 A.M. and the moon phase is waning gibbous. Augusta’s RAW METAR readings are: METAR KAUG

#MEwx Winter Weather Advisory Statement update

Winter Weather Advisory Statement as of 3:37 PM EST on January 23, 2019 Winter Weather Advisory now in effect until 8 am EST Thursday. * what... mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch and ice accumulations of less than one tenth of an inch. * Where... southern Franklin, southern Oxford, Androscoggin, Kennebec and southern Somerset counties. * When... until 8 am EST Thursday. * Additional details... plan on slippery Road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening 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 Warming, rain, sleet and a recipe for Squash mixed with chicken

Good morning Augusta We’re under a winter weather advisory today for what is essentially slippery and slimey roads. Around noontime you need to slow down. This morning we have cloudy skies with a chance for snow, rain and sleet this afternoon. Highs in the lower 30s. South winds around 10 mph. Tonight we’ll have more rain, a chance of freezing rain and sleet this evening, then more rain after midnight. Little or no sleet accumulation. Ice accumulation around a trace. Not as cold with lows in the lower 30s. Temperatures rising to around 40 after midnight. South winds around 10 mph. The readings from my weather instruments are: The Wind Chill is 15.6°F, Dew Point is -9.8°F, the humidity is 31%, and the outdoor temp is 15.6°F. The wind direction is South Southwest between 0.4 MPH and 2.5 MPH. The Relative pressure is 30.24, the Absolute pressure is 30.04 and falling with a weather graphic indicating snow/rain. Visibility is 10.0 miles / 16.1 Kilometers with over

#MEwx Winter Weather Advisory now in effect

Winter Weather Advisory Statement as of 3:20 am EST on January 23, 2019 Winter Weather Advisory in effect from noon today to 5 am EST Thursday. * what... mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of up to one inch and ice accumulations of a light glaze expected. * Where... Androscoggin and Kennebec counties. * When... from noon today to 5 am EST Thursday. * Additional details... plan on slippery Road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening 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 Cold, still breezy and a Turkey in the Straw recipe for dinner

Good morning Augusta This morning we have sunny skies with highs around 17°F. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Wind chill values as low as 21 below this morning. Tonight we’ll have partly cloudy skies with lows around 8°F. Light and variable winds. The readings from my weather instruments are: The Wind Chill is -6.2°F, Dew Point is -25.1°F, the humidity is 21%, and the outdoor temp is 5.7°F. The wind direction is West Northwest between 6.4 MPH and 7.9 MPH. The Relative pressure is 30.16, the Absolute pressure is 29.96 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 7:07 A.M., Sunset is 4:34 P.M., Moonrise is 6:35 P.M., Moonset is 8:15 A.M. and we have a Full Moon. Augusta’s RAW METAR readings are: METAR KAUG 221153Z AUTO 31007KT 10SM CLR M17/M26 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP231 T11671256 11161 21172 51033 We didn’t receive any additional snow

#MEwx Morning wind chill advisory statement

Wind Chill Advisory Statement as of 2:52 am EST on January 22, 2019 Wind Chill Advisory remains in effect until 9 am EST this morning. * what... very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 25 below zero. * Where... portions of central and southern New Hampshire and south central and southwest Maine. * When... until 9 am EST Tuesday. * Additional details... the cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. Precautionary/preparedness actions... A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will combine to create low wind chills. Frostbite and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and gloves.  

#MEwx Wind Chill Advisory Statement now in effect

Wind Chill Advisory Statement as of 3:16 PM EST on January 21, 2019 Wind Chill Advisory in effect until 9 am EST Tuesday. * what... very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 22 below zero. * Where... portions of central and southern New Hampshire and south central and southwest Maine. * When... until 9 am EST Tuesday. * Additional details... the cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. Precautionary/preparedness actions... A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will combine to create low wind chills. Frostbite and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and gloves.  

#MEwx Very cold, some sun, wind chills and Turkey Chili

Good morning Augusta This morning we have mostly cloudy skies with a slight chance for snow showers, then a chance of snow showers this afternoon. Highs around 6°F. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Wind chill values as low as 19°F below zero. Tonight we’ll have mostly cloudy skies with a chance for snow showers, then mostly clear after midnight. Lows around 4°F below zero. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Wind chill values as low as 22°F below zero. The readings from my weather instruments are: The Wind Chill is -5.4°F, Dew Point is -18.2°F, the humidity is 31%, and the outdoor temp is 5.9°F. The wind direction is West between 4.9 MPH and 9.8 MPH. The Relative pressure is 29.49, the Absolute pressure is 29.29 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun. Visibility is 10.0 miles / 16.1 Kilometers with overcast skies to 5,000 ft / 1524 m. The UV rating is 0 out of 16, Sunrise is 7:07 A.M., Sunset is 4:33 P.M., Mo

#MEwx Afternoon Storm warning the latest available

Winter Storm Warning Statement as of 3:25 PM EST on January 20, 2019 Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 1 am EST Monday. * what... mixed precipitation. Additional snow and sleet accumulations of up to two inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze. * Where... portions of central, northern and southern New Hampshire and south central, southwest and western Maine. * When... until 1 am EST Monday. * Additional details... plan on slippery Road conditions. Precautionary/preparedness actions... A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet and ice will make travel very hazardous or impossible. For a more precise forecast for your specific location... go to www.Weather.Gov/gray.  

#MEwx late morning Winter Storm Warning update

Winter Storm Warning Statement as of 10:14 am EST on January 20, 2019 Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 1 am EST Monday. * what... heavy snow and mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations of 10 to 14 inches and ice accumulations of around one tenth to one quarter of an inch across southern New Hampshire. * Where... portions of central, northern and southern New Hampshire and south central and western Maine. * When... until 1 am EST Monday. * Additional details... travel will be very difficult to dangerous, with low visibility, slippery roads, and wind chills near zero. Precautionary/preparedness actions... A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet and ice will make travel very hazardous or impossible. For a more precise forecast for your specific location... go to www.Weather.Gov/gray.  

#MEwx Cold, snowing like crazy and long from being over with

Good morning Augusta If you’re just waking up DO NOT look outside. It’s miserable out there. Read the Storm Warning update in the post proceeding this one and get another cup of coffee. This morning we have snow, turning to snow and sleet this afternoon. Total snow accumulation of 10 to 14 inches. Highs around 12. North winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Wind chill values as low as 17 below. Tonight we’ll have clouds with Snow likely late, then a chance of snow showers after midnight. Areas of blowing snow. Additional snow accumulation up to 1 inch. Lows around 6 above. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Wind chill values as low as 9 below. The readings from my weather instruments are: The Wind Chill is -17.3°F, Dew Point is -10.8°F, the humidity is 57%, and the outdoor temp is 0.9°F. The wind direction is West Southwest between 6.1 MPH and 10.0 MPH. The Relative pressure is 29.75, the Absolute pressure is 29.54 and Falling with a weat

#MEwx Morning Storm Warning update

Winter Storm Warning Statement as of 3:51 am EST on January 20, 2019 Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 1 am EST Monday. * what... heavy snow and mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations of 10 to 14 inches and ice accumulations of around one tenth to one quarter of an inch across southern New Hampshire. * Where... portions of central, northern and southern New Hampshire and south central and western Maine. * When... until 1 am EST Monday. * Additional details... travel will be very difficult to dangerous, with low visibility, slippery roads, and wind chills near zero. Precautionary/preparedness actions... A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet and ice will make travel very hazardous or impossible. For a more precise forecast for your specific location... go to www.Weather.Gov/gray.  

#MEwx Afternoon winter storm warning update

Winter Storm Warning Statement as of 3:14 PM EST on January 19, 2019 Winter Storm Warning remains in effect from 7 PM this evening to 1 am EST Monday. * what... heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of 10 to 16 inches and ice accumulations of around one tenth of an inch expected. * Where... portions of central, northern and southern New Hampshire and south central, southwest and western Maine. * When... from 7 PM this evening to 1 am EST Monday. Heavy snow will develop tonight and mix with sleet on Sunday. * Additional details... travel could be very difficult to impossible. Precautionary/preparedness actions... A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet and ice will make travel very hazardous or impossible. For a more precise forecast for your specific location... go to www.Weather.Gov/gray.  

#MEwx Snowy forecast for today and a great chicken soup recipe

Good morning Augusta The predicted snow totals for the impending storm have gone up. The Storm watch is in the post preceeding this one. I suggest you read it through. This morning we have mostly sunny skies, becoming mostly cloudy. Highs around 13°F. North winds around 10 mph with wind chill values as low as 4 below. Tonight we’ll have snow accumulating 3 to 6 inches. Lows around 3 above. Light and variable winds, becoming northeast around 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph after midnight. Chance of snow near 100 percent. Wind chill values as low as 11 below. The readings from my weather instruments are: The Wind Chill is 3.0°F, Dew Point is -6.7°F, the humidity is 44%, and the outdoor temp is 10.9°F. The wind direction is Northeast between 9.2 MPH and 12.3 MPH. The Relative pressure is 30.22, the Absolute pressure is 30.02 and Falling with a weather graphic indicating snow. Visibility is 10.0 miles / 16.1 Kilometers with clear skies for the time being. The UV

#MEwx winter storm warning Saturday morning update

Winter Storm Warning Statement as of 3:37 am EST on January 19, 2019 Winter Storm Warning remains in effect from 7 PM this evening to 1 am EST Monday. * what... heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 14 to 18 inches expected. * Where... portions of central, northern and southern New Hampshire and south central, southwest and western Maine. * When... from 7 PM Saturday to 1 am EST Monday. * Additional details... travel could be very difficult to dangerous. Precautionary/preparedness actions... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. 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.  

#MEwx Updated Winter Storm warning

Winter Storm Warning Statement as of 3:30 PM EST on January 18, 2019 Winter Storm Warning in effect from 7 PM Saturday to 1 am EST Monday... * what... heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 14 to 18 inches expected. * Where... portions of central, northern and southern New Hampshire and south central, southwest and western Maine. * When... from 7 PM Saturday to 1 am EST Monday. * Additional details... travel could be very difficult to impossible. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. Precautionary/preparedness actions... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. 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.G

#MEwx Cold, snowstorm coming and another chicken recipe

Good morning Augusta The predicted snow totals for the impending storm have gone up. The Storm watch is in the post preceeding this one. I suggest you read it through. This morning we have mostly cloudy skies with a 40 percent chance of snow. Highs around 30°F. Light and variable winds. Tonight we’ll have partly cloudy skies, then clearing. Lows around 5°F. Southwest winds around 10 mph, becoming northwest with gusts up to 20 mph after midnight. Wind chill values as low as 3 below after midnight. The readings from my weather instruments are: The Wind Chill is 10.2°F, Dew Point is -2.4°F, the humidity is 56%, and the outdoor temp is 10.2°F. The wind direction is North between 0.1 MPH and 0.3 MPH. The Relative pressure is 30.10, the Absolute pressure is 29.90 and Falling with a weather graphic indicating snow. Visibility is 10.0 miles / 16.1 Kilometers with overcast skies to 2,900 ft / 883 m. The UV rating is 0 out of 16, Sunrise is 7:09 A.M., Sunset is 4:29 P.