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Freezing rain, rain and generally crappy out there

Good Morning Augusta This morning we have areas of freezing rain out there with rain likely. High will be 43ºF. Winds NNW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 90%. Tonight we’ll have partly cloudy skies with a low of 29ºF. Winds NNW at 10 to 15 mph. The readings from the weather instruments in my north field are: Humidity is 96%, the dew point is 21ºF, its 21.8ºF outside with a wind chill of 21.8ºF. The wind direction is North Northwest between 1.6 mph and 4.0 mph. The Barometric pressure is 29.94 / HPA 1013.5 and falling with a weather graphic indicating rain/snow.   The UV rating is 0.0 out of 16, Sunrise is at 6:31 a.m. Sunset is 6:58 P.M. Moon rise is at 9:10 a.m. and the moon phase is waning Gibbous. The RAW METAR readings from the airport in Augusta Maine is: SPECI KAUG 251025Z AUTO 36011KT 2 1/2SM -FZRA BR OVC004 M06/M06 A2988 RMK AO2 FZRAB19 P0000 I1003 T10561061 Visibility is 2.4 miles / 4.0 kilometers with overcast to 400 ft / 121 m. We’re getting precipitation out there, but not e

Freezing rain advisory update

Freezing Rain Advisory statement as of 5:54 am EDT on March 25, 2016 Freezing Rain Advisory now in effect until 11 am EDT this morning. * hazard types... occasional light freezing rain and freezing  drizzle. * Ice accumulations... around a tenth of an inch. * Timing... light freezing rain and freezing drizzle is expected to continue on and off before temperatures rise to above freezing later this morning. * Impacts... slippery conditions... especially on untreated  secondary roads. * Winds... east 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph. * Temperatures... in the upper 20s to 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.  

clouds with freezing rain coming

Good Morning Augusta This morning we have intermittent snow showers, especially during the early morning hours. High near 30ºF. Winds ENE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of snow 60%. Snowfall around one inch.  Tonight we’ll have cloudy skies with periods of light freezing rain after midnight. Lows will be at or below 27ºF. Winds ENE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precip 50%. The readings from the weather instruments in my north field are: Humidity is 30%, the dew point is 0ºF, its 27.9ºF outside with a wind chill of 22.9ºF. The wind direction is North Northeast between 4.1 mph and 6.9 mph. The Barometric pressure is 30.38 / HPA 1028.7 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun.   The UV rating is 0.0 out of 16, Sunrise is at 6:33 a.m. Sunset is 6:56 P.M. Moon rise is at 8:12 a.m. and the moon phase is a FULL MOON. The RAW METAR readings from the airport in Augusta Maine is: METAR KAUG 241053Z AUTO 02006KT 10SM BKN046 OVC070 M02/M18 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP271 T10221183 Visibility is 10.0 miles / 16.

Freezing rain advisory

Freezing Rain Advisory statement as of 3:32 am EDT on March 24, 2016 Freezing Rain Advisory in effect from 7 PM this evening to 9 am EDT Friday. The National Weather Service in gray has issued a Freezing Rain Advisory which is in effect from 7 PM this evening to 9 am EDT Friday. * Hazard types... occasional light freezing rain and freezing drizzle. * Ice accumulations... up to a tenth of an inch. Localized amounts of up to a quarter inch possible. * Timing... light freezing rain or freezing drizzle is expected to develop this evening and continue on and off overnight before temperatures rise to above freezing Friday morning. * Impacts... slippery conditions... especially on untreated secondary roads. * Winds... east 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 20 mph. * Temperatures... in the upper 20s to 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.

Clouds with temps into the upper 40's today

Good Morning Augusta This morning we have generally cloudy conditions with a few flurries or snow showers possible. Highs will be at or above 48ºF. Winds NNW at 5 to 10 mph. Tonight we’ll have partly cloudy skies that will give way to cloudy skies late. A few flurries or snow showers possible. Low around 25ºF. Winds NNE at 5 to 10 mph. The readings from the weather instruments in my north field are: Humidity is 70%, the dew point is 24ºF, its 33.3ºF outside with a wind chill of 33.3ºF. The wind direction is North Northwest between 1.3 mph and 2.7 mph. The Barometric pressure is 29.89 / HPA 1012.1 and falling with a weather graphic indicating rain/snow.   The UV rating is 1.0 out of 16, Sunris            e is at 6:35 a.m. Sunset is 6:55 P.M. Moon rise is at 7:15 a.m. and the moon phase is a FULL MOON. The RAW METAR readings from the airport in Augusta Maine is: METAR KAUG 231053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT050 01/M04 A2982 RMK AO2 SLP100 T00061044 Visibility is 10.0 miles / 16.1 kilometers wi

Sunny and cold, but no snow

Good Morning Augusta This morning it is not snowing, but we have a mix of clouds and sun. The high is expected to be 42ºF. Winds WNW at 10 to 20 mph.   Tonight we’ll have partly cloudy skies that will give way to cloudy skies and some light rain and snow that will probably develope overnight. Lows will be around 30ºF. Winds light and variable. Chance of precip 40%.  The readings from the weather instruments in my north field are: Humidity is 42%, the dew point is 4ºF, its 25.7ºF outside with a wind chill of 11.2ºF. The wind direction is Southwest between 6.5 mph and 8.3 mph. The Barometric pressure is 29.95 / HPA 1014.2 and falling with a weather graphic indicating rain/snow.   The UV rating is 1.0 out of 16, Sunrise is at 6:37 a.m. Sunset is 6:54 P.M. Moon rise is at 6:17 a.m. and the moon phase is waxing gibbous. The RAW METAR readings from the airport in Augusta Maine is: METAR KAUG 221053Z AUTO 30011KT 10SM CLR M04/M16 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP123 T10441156 Visibility is 10.0 miles / 16.1

Snow, rain and in general, crumby today

Good Morning Augusta Winter Weather Advisory in Effect.  Hey, did you really think winter was over with this early? This morning we have snow and a hope for  high of around 35 ºF. Winds N at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of snow 90%. 1 to 3 inches of snow expected.  Its snowing out there as I write this. Tonight we’ll have partly cloudy skies and a low at or below 23 ºF. Winds WNW at 10 to 15 mph. The readings from the weather instruments in my north field are: Humidity is 91%, the dew point is 21ºF, its 24.3ºF outside with a wind chill of 24.3ºF. The wind direction is Northwest between 1.8 mph and 4.0 mph. The Barometric pressure is 29.84 / HPA 1010.4 and falling with a weather graphic indicating rain/snow.   The UV rating is 0.0 out of 16, Sunrise is at 6:39 a.m. Sunset is 6:53 P.M. Moon rise is at 5:17 a.m. and the moon phase is waxing gibbous. The RAW METAR readings from the airport in Augusta Maine is: METAR KAUG 211053Z AUTO 36005KT 1SM -SN BR VV015 M04/M06 A2982 RMK AO2 SLP104 P0001 T1044