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New Winter Storm Watch now in effect

Winter Storm Watch statement as of 3:16 PM EST on December 10, 2017 Winter Storm Watch in effect from late Monday night through late Tuesday night. * what... heavy snow possible. Plan on difficult travel conditions, including during the morning and evening commutes on Tuesday. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches are possible. * Where... portions of, central, northern and southern New Hampshire and, south central, southwest, west central and western Maine. * When... from late Monday night through late Tuesday night. * Additional details... significant reductions in visibility are possible. 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. Hanes

Clearing, warmer and fresh fish chowder to get through snow cleanup

Good Morning Augusta This morning we have clouds, turning partly cloudy for this afternoon. High will reach 37°F. Winds WNW at 5 to 10 mph. Tonight we’ll have some passing clouds with a low of 21°F. Winds SW at 5 to 10 mph. The readings from my weather instruments are: Humidity is 75%, the Dew Point is 21.4ºF and the outdoor temp is 28.2ºF. The wind direction is  West Northwest between 4.1 MPH and 4.9 MPH, with a wind chill of 28.2°F. The Relative pressure is 29.44, the Absolute pressure is 29.23 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun. The UV rating is 0 out of 16, Sunrise is 7:04 a.m. Sunset is 3:59 p.m., Moonrise is xx:xx p.m., Moonset is 12:22 p.m. and the moon phase is waning gibbous being 48% illuminated. The RAW METAR readings from the city of Augusta’s airport are: METAR KAUG 101053Z AUTO 31007KT 10SM BKN049 BKN070 OVC085 M02/M04 A2958 RMK AO2 SNB13E39 SLP022 P0000 T10221039 Visibility is 10.0 Miles / 16.1 kilometers with We received roughly 6 inches of heavy, wet snow

Clouds, cold, wet and snow with an easy to make chicken stew

Good Morning Augusta We’re under a Winter Weather Advisory today through tomorrow morning.  First snow of the year folks, don’t drive like a lunatic. This morning we have clouds with a 90% chance for an inch of snow this afternoon. High will reach only 34°F and  NE winds at 5 to 10 mph. Tonight we’ll have a 100% chance for 1 to 3 inches of snow, transitioning to snow showers later. Low 26°F. Winds N at 10 to 15 mph. Sunday The readings from my weather instruments are: Humidity is 66%, the Dew Point is 18.3ºF and the outdoor temp is 28.2ºF. The wind direction is  Northeast between 0.1 MPH and 0.5 MPH, with a wind chill of 28.2°F. The Relative pressure is 29.79, the Absolute pressure is 29.58 and falling with a weather graphic indicating snow. The UV rating is 0 out of 16, Sunrise is 7:03 a.m. Sunset is 3:58 p.m., Moonrise is 11:05 p.m., Moonset is 11:51 a.m. and the moon phase is waning gibbous being 59% illuminated. The RAW METAR readings from the city of Augusta’s airport are: METAR K

Winter Storm Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory statement as of 3:22 am EST on December 9, 2017 Winter Weather Advisory in effect from 2 PM this afternoon to 7 am EST Sunday. * what... snow expected. Plan on slippery Road conditions. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches are expected. * Where... portions of south central, southwest and western Maine. * When... from 2 PM this afternoon to 7 am EST Sunday. * 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.    

Winter Storm Watch now in effect

Winter Storm Watch statement as of 3:02 PM EST on December 8, 2017 Winter Storm Watch in effect from Saturday afternoon through Sunday morning. * what... heavy snow possible. Plan on difficult travel conditions. Total snow accumulations of 6 inches or more are possible. * Where... portions of, central, northern and southern New Hampshire and, south central, southwest and western Maine. * When... from Saturday afternoon through early Sunday. * Additional details... significant reductions in visibility are possible at times. Precautionary/preparedness actions... A Winter Storm Watch means there is the potential for significant snow, sleet or ice accumulations that may impact travel. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts. Schwibs    

Cooler, sun and mini-cheesecakes

Good Morning Augusta This morning we have sun with some clouds and a high of 37°F. Winds are SW at 5 to 10 mph. Tonight we’ll have clouds with a low near 25°F. Winds will be light and variable. The readings from my weather instruments are: Humidity is 70%, the Dew Point is 17.1ºF and the outdoor temp is 25.5ºF. The wind direction is  West between 0.1 MPH and 0.5 MPH, with a wind chill of 25.5°F. The Relative pressure is 29.79, the Absolute pressure is 29.58 and steady with a weather graphic indicating sun. The UV rating is 1 out of 16, Sunrise is 7:02 a.m. Sunset is 3:59 p.m., Moonrise is 9:57 p.m., Moonset is 11:15 a.m. and the moon phase is waning gibbous being 70% illuminated. The RAW METAR readings from the city of Augusta’s airport are: METAR KAUG 081153Z AUTO 23003KT 10SM CLR M02/M06 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP141 T10221061 10006 21022 51019 Visibility is 10.0 Miles / 16.1 kilometers with clear skies this morning. We didn’t receive any rain or snow here over the past 24 hours. Space Weathe

Colder, sunshine coming and a Chocolate Cheesecake Pie recipe

Good Morning Augusta This morning we have sun, becoming cloudy this afternoon. High around 40°F. Winds are SW at 5 to 10 mph. Tonight we’ll have partly cloudy conditions with a low of 26°F. Winds will be WSW at 5 to 10 mph. The readings from my weather instruments are: Humidity is 71%, the Dew Point is 19.2ºF and the outdoor temp is 28.4ºF. The wind direction is  Southwest between 0.1 MPH and 0.5 MPH, with a wind chill of 27.3°F. The Relative pressure is 29.67, the Absolute pressure is 29.47 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun. The UV rating is 0 out of 16, Sunrise is 7:01 a.m. Sunset is 3:59 p.m., Moonrise is 8:47 p.m., Moonset is 10:34 a.m. and the moon phase is waning gibbous being 80% illuminated. The RAW METAR readings from the city of Augusta’s airport are: METAR KAUG 071153Z AUTO 18004KT 10SM OVC070 M02/M06 A2983 RMK AO2 SLP106 T10221056 11017 21033 53002 Visibility is 10.0 Miles / 16.1 kilometers with overcast to 7,000 ft / 2,133 m. We received a very thick, white