Augusta, Maine Weather

Good Morning Augusta This morning we have partly cloudy skies that will become overcast during the afternoon. High 28ºF. Winds NNW at 5 to 10 mph. Tonight we’ll have partly cloudy skies followed by some snow showers later at night. Low 13ºF. Winds light and variable. Chance of snow 40%. The readings from my weather instruments in the North field are: Humidity is 86%, the dew point is 8ºF, outside it’s -11.7ºC and 11.3ºF. The wind direction is West Northwest between 1.3 MPH and 1.7 MPH, generating a wind chill of 11.1ºF. The Peak wind gust recorded during yesterday’s storm at the airport was 49 mph. The Barometric pressure is 29.86 / HPA 1011.3 and falling with a weather graphic indicating snow. The UV rating is 0 out of 16, Sunrise is at 6:39 a.m. Sunset is 5:07 P.M. Moon rise is at 9:11 p.m., Moon set is 8:33 a.m. and the moon phase is waning gibbous.    The RAW METAR reading from the airport in Augusta, Maine is: METAR KAUG 141153Z AUTO 01008KT 10SM CLR M11/M14 A2984 RMK AO2 SLP112 T

Augusta has, thus far, received 24 inches of snow.  The drifting is amazing.

Good Morning Augusta We’re under a Winter Weather Warning until 7 this evening, so stay home! This morning we have snowing with gusty winds leading to blizzard conditions at times. High will reach 26ºF. Winds will be from the NNW at 25 to 35 mph. Chance of snow 100%. 5 to 8 inches of snow expected. Winds could occasionally gust over 50 mph. Tonight we’ll have lingering evening flurries or snow showers. Windy and overcast early followed by clear skies late. Low will drop to 16ºF. Winds from the NNW at 20 to 30 mph. The readings from my weather instruments in the North field are: Humidity is 94%, the dew point is -6.818ºF, outside it’s ºC and 19.8ºF. The wind direction is North Northwest between 16.5 MPH and 11.4 MPH, generating a wind chill of -3.1ºF. The Barometric pressure is 29.50 / HPA 998.0 and falling with a weather graphic indicating snow. There is no UV rating owing to the storm, Sunrise is at 6:41 a.m. Sunset is 5:05 P.M. Moon rise is at 8:09 p.m., Moon set is 8:04 a.m. and the

Winter Storm Warning statement as of 3:51 PM EST on February 12, 2017 Winter Storm Warning now in effect until 7 PM EST Monday, the Blizzard watch is cancelled. The National Weather Service in gray has cancelled the blizzard watch. * Hazard types... heavy snow, strong winds, and blowing snow. * Accumulations... snow accumulation of 16 to 24 inches. * Timing... snow will become heavy at times overnight and Monday. Winds will increase and become strong late tonight and Monday and allow for blowing and drifting along with very low visibilities. The snow will likely come to an end early Monday afternoon. * Impacts... treacherous travel, low visibilities, and the potential for power outages. Near-blizzard conditions will be possible late tonight and Monday. The snow may be briefly heavy and wet for a time tonight along the coast which could lead to power outages. * Winds... northeast 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph... mainly during the day on Monday. * Temperatures... in the mid 20s.

Winter Storm Warning, Blizzard Watch statement as of 11:18 am EST on February 12, 2017 Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 4 am EST Monday. Blizzard watch remains in effect from late tonight through Monday evening. * hazard types... heavy snow, strong winds, and blowing snow. * Accumulations... snow accumulation of 18 to 24 inches. * Timing... steady snow will begin this afternoon and become heavy at times overnight and Monday. Winds will increase and become strong late tonight and Monday and allow for blowing and drifting along with very low visibilities. * Impacts... treacherous travel, low visibilities, and the potential for power outages. Blizzard conditions will be possible late tonight and Monday. The snow may be briefly heavy and wet for a time Sunday afternoon and night along the coast which could lead to power outages. * Winds... northeast 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * Temperatures... in the mid 20s. * Visibilities... one quarter mile or less at times.   St

Winter Storm Warning, Blizzard Watch statement as of 3:54 am EST on February 12, 2017 Winter Storm Warning remains in effect from 2 PM this afternoon to 4 am EST Monday. Blizzard watch remains in effect from late tonight throughMonday evening. * hazard types... heavy snow, strong winds, and blowing snow. * Accumulations... snow accumulation of 18 to 24 inches. * Timing... snow will begin this afternoon and become heavy at times overnight and Monday. Winds will increase and become strong late Sunday night and Monday and allow for blowing and drifting along with very low visibilities. * Impacts... treacherous travel, low visibilities, and the potential for power outages. Blizzard conditions will be possible late Sunday night and Monday. The snow may be heavy and wet for a time Sunday afternoon and night along the coast which could lead to power outages. * Winds... north 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * Temperatures... in the 20s. * Visibilities... one quarter mile or less at tim

Good Morning Augusta Just for your information: the Old farmer’s almanac has “nailed it” for temperatures and snow for this month.  Still think the Almanac is a bunch of fake news? This morning it’s cloudy with snow developing during the afternoon. High will reach 27ºF. Winds will be from the NE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of snow 100%. 1 to 3 inches of snow expected. Tonight we’ll have snow. Winds will increase overnight. Lows will be 22ºF. Winds will be from the NE at 25 to 35 mph. Chance of snow 100%. 8 to 12 inches of snow is expected. Winds could occasionally gust over 40 mph. The readings from my weather instruments in the North field are: Humidity is 81%, the dew point is 8.0ºF, outside it’s -11.7ºC and 11.2ºF. The wind direction is North Northeast between 4.7 MPH and 6.9 MPH, generating a wind chill of 6.3ºF. The Barometric pressure is 30.29 / HPA 1026.6 and falling with a weather graphic indicating snow. The UV rating is 0 out of 16, Sunrise is at 6:42 a.m. Sunset is 5:04 P.M. Moo