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#MEwx Above freezing, melting, clean up and Thought for the Day

Good morning Augusta Click here to view weather readings in real time from my personal wireless weather station. This morning we have p artly sunny skies with h ighs in the upper 30s. Winds are Northeast around 10 mph. Tonight we’ll have p artly cloudy conditions during evening hours , turning mostly clear. Lows in the lower 20s with l ight and variable winds, becoming north around 10 mph after midnight. The outdoor temperature is 23.0 °F, the dewpoint is 10.5 °F and the wind chill is 12.9 °F. We didn’t receive any rain or snow here over the past 24 hours. Today’s sunrise is 6:3 3 AM, sunset is 6:5 8 PM and we’ll have 12 hours 2 4 minutes of daylight today. Moonrise is 7 : 30 PM and Moonset is 6: 43 AM. The moon phase is a FULL MOON and is 100% illuminated. Our next full moon will be on March 25 and our next new moon is on April 8. The wind velocity is between 4 . 9 MPH and 11 . 4 MPH from the Northe a st. The R

#MEwx Ice, snow on the roads with sun glare and warming temps with the Thought for the Day

Good morning Augusta Click here to view weather readings in real time from my own personal wireless weather station. This morning we have a big mess out there. It will be partly sunny with highs in the upper 30s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph gusting to 35 mph. Tonight we’ll have partly cloudy conditions with lows around 14°F. North winds around 10 mph gusting to 20 mph in the evening, becoming light and variable. The outdoor temperature is 19.4°F, the dewpoint is 14.5°F and the wind chill is 12.9°F. We’ve received roughly 8 inches of snow/sleet here over the past 24 hours, but our power is still on!! Today’s sunrise is 6:35 AM, sunset is 6:57 PM and we’ll have 12 hours 21 minutes of daylight today. Moonrise is 6:27 PM and Moonset is 6:28 AM. The moon phase is a FULL MOON and is 100% illuminated. Our next full moon will be on March 25 and our next new moon is on April 8. The wind velocity is between 6.5 MPH and 18.6 MPH from the Northwest. The Relativ

#MEwx Snow, sleet and rain today with Thought for the Day

Good morning Augusta Click here to view weather readings in real time from my own personal wireless weather station. This morning we have snow with snow and sleet this afternoon. Snow may be heavy at times. Additional snow and sleet accumulation of 5 to 8 inches later. Highs around 30°F with Northeast winds around 10 mph gusting to 25 mph this afternoon. Tonight we’ll have freezing rain and snow with Sleet mainly during evening hours. Additional snow and sleet accumulation of 1 to 3 inches with total snow accumulation 7 to 13 inches. Ice accumulation of up to three tenths of an inch. Lows in the lower 20s with North winds 15 to 20 mph gusting to 35 mph. The outdoor temperature is 22.0 °F, the dewpoint is 20.0 °F and the wind chill is 7.6 °F. We’ve received roughly half an inch of snow thus far and it’s a long, long way from being over with. Hunker down folks we’re gonna get pasted today. Today’s sunrise is 6: 39 AM, sunset is 6:5 6 PM and we’ll have

#MEwx Winter Storm Warning now in effect for us

National Weather Service Gray ME 2:13 PM EDT Fri Mar 22 2024 WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM SATURDAY TO 6 AM EDT SUNDAY * WHAT...Heavy snow and mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations between 7 and 12 inches, sleet accumulations up to 1 inch, and ice accumulations up to one quarter of an inch. * WHERE...Central Interior Cumberland, Interior Waldo, Kennebec, Androscoggin, and Interior York Counties. * WHEN...From 2 AM Saturday to 6 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Significant snowfall and mixed precipitation will combine with low visibility to create very dangerous driving conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions can be obtained by going to newengland511.org && ARNOTT  

#MEwx Sun, clouds, cold and Thought for the Day

Good morning Augusta Click here to view weather readings in real time from my own personal wireless weather station. This morning we have s unny skies becoming partly sunny. Highs in the lower 30s with West winds 10 to 15 mph gust ing to 30 mph. Wind chill values as low as zero this morning. Tonight we’ll have p artly cloudy conditions during evening hours , then cloudy with a chance of snow after midnight. Lows in the lower 20s with Northwest winds around 10 mph gust ing to 20 mph in the evening, becoming light and variable. The outdoor temperature is 16.2 °F, the dewpoint is 4.4 °F and the wind chill is 4.9 °F. We’ve received a total of 0. 45 inches of rain here over the past 24 hours. Today’s sunrise is 6: 39 AM, sunset is 6:5 5 PM and we’ll have 12 hours 1 5 minutes of daylight today. Moonrise is 3:16 PM and Moonset is 5:33 AM. The moon phase is waxing gibbous and is 91 % illuminated. Our next full moon will be on Mar

#MEwx Winter Storm Watch, rain, snow and Thought for the Day

Good morning Augusta Click here to view weather readings in real time from my own personal wireless weather station. We’re under a Winter Storm Watch from now into Saturday – read the Storm Watch in full in the post below this one. This morning we have mostly cloudy skies with a chance of snow showers this morning. Highs around 30°F with West winds 15 to 20 mph gusting to 40 mph. Tonight we’ll have partly cloudy skies during evening hours, then clearing. Lows around 17°F with West winds 15 to 20 mph gusting to 40 mph, decreasing to 30 mph after midnight. The outdoor temperature is 21.0°F, the dewpoint is 20.0°F and the wind chill is 8.2°F. We’ve received 0.08 inches of rain here and about 3 inches of snow over the past 24 hours. Today’s sunrise is 6:41 AM, sunset is 6:53 PM and we’ll have 12 hours 12 minutes of daylight today. Moonrise is 3:16 PM and Moonset is 5:33 AM. The moon phase is waxing gibbous and is 85% illuminated. Our next full moon will be

#MEwx Winter Storm Watch now in effect

National Weather Service Gray ME 3:27 AM EDT Thu Mar 21 2024 SNOW ENDS THIS MORNING BUT MORE ON THE WAY FOR FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of greater than 6 inches possible, with greater than 8 inches possible in the mountains and foothills. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Maine and central and northern New Hampshire. * WHEN...From late Friday night through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Periods of moderate and heavy snow may combine with low visibility to create dangerous driving conditions.   PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. && mle