Augusta, Maine Weather

It is -2.5 degrees below zero.

Good Morning Augusta This Morning we have sunshine and clouds with a high of 23ºF. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph. Tonight we’ll have partly cloudy skies with a low of 18ºF. Winds will be from the SW at 5 to 10 mph. The readings from my weather instruments in the North field are: Humidity is 83%, the dew point is -8ºF, outside it’s -2.5ºC and ºF. The wind direction is East Southeast between 0.1 MPH and  1.0 MPH, generating a wind chill of -2.5ºF. The Barometric pressure is 30.62 / HPA 1036.9 and falling with a weather graphic indicating clouds. The UV rating is 0.0 out of 16, Sunrise is at 7:11 a.m. Sunset is 4:02 P.M. Moon rise is at 11:39 p.m., Moon set is 11:37 a.m. and the moon phase is Waning gibbous.   The RAW METAR reading from the airport in Augusta, Maine is: METAR KAUG 201153Z AUTO 00000KT 8SM CLR M20/M22 A3060 RMK AO2 SLP372 T12001222 11178 21217 58008 Visibility is 8.0 miles / 12.9 Kilometers with clear skies so far. We didn’t receive any rain or snow over the past 24 hou

Scientific Forecaster from the NWS. Area forecast discussion National Weather Service Gray, ME. 11:17 am EST Mon Dec 19 2016 Synopsis... high pressure will build in today and will gradually settle south over southern New England through mid week. Warmer air will begin to move into the area on Wednesday. The next low pressure system will track near the area on Thursday with the chance for snow or rain. High pressure builds behind this system with temperatures warming a bit into the weekend. &&   Near term /until 6 PM this evening/... 11 am update... quick update to adjust temp/TD/sky grids. High clouds have pretty much cleared southern zones and sunny skies will prevail through the rest of the day. Despite the sun high temps will remain well below normal.....Not getting out of the single numbers north and in the teens to lower 20s south. Will also be dropping sca's from the coastal waters forecast at noon. No other changes planned attm.   Previous discussion... broad cycloni

Good Morning Augusta This Morning we have sunny skies with a high of 13ºF. Winds NNW at 5 to 10 mph.  Tonight we’ll have clear skies and a low of -1ºF. Winds will be light and variable. The readings from my weather instruments in the North field are: Humidity is 51%, the dew point is -6ºF, outside it’s -12.9ºC and 8.8ºF. The wind direction is West Northwest between 3.4 MPH and  5.4 MPH, generating a wind chill of 3.8ºF. The Barometric pressure is 30.75 / HPA 1041.3 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun. The UV rating is 0.0 out of 16, Sunrise is at 7:10 a.m. Sunset is 4:02 P.M. Moon rise is at 10:38 p.m., Moon set is 11:07 a.m. and the moon phase is Waning gibbous.   The RAW METAR reading from the airport in Augusta, Maine is: METAR KAUG 191153Z AUTO 32008KT 10SM CLR M13/M21 A3067 RMK AO2 SLP391 70041 T11281211 11067 21128 53050 Visibility is 10.0 miles / 16.1 Kilometers with clear skies. We received just over 0.14 inches of rain here over the past 24 hours, and that does no

NWS Scientific Forecaster report: Area forecast discussion- National Weather Service Gray ME 955 am EST sun Dec 18 2016 Synopsis. low pressure will track down the Saint Lawrence valley and drive a trailing cold front through the region later today. Ahead of this front, we'll see a messy wintry mix eventually change to rain as warmer air briefly moves into the area. High pressure and colder air will build in from the west for tonight and Monday. High pressure will settle offshore south of New England Monday night and Tuesday, then remain across the region through Wednesday. Low pressure will approach from the west on Thursday and drive a cold front through the region Thursday night as it passes northwest of the region. High pressure follows this system for Friday and Christmas eve.   n&   Near term /until 6 PM this evening/. 950 am. warmer surface continuing to work in along the coast and into southern NH, as well up the CT valley and north of the whites and mahoosucs. However t

Good Morning Augusta We’re under a freezing rain advisory and Gale warnings for Mariners.  Take it seriously folks. This Morning we have freezing rain changing to rain showers late. High will reach 42 ºF. Winds from the WSW at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of precip 90%. Tonight we’ll have a few clouds. Lows will plunge down to 8 ºF with winds WNW at 10 to 20 mph. The readings from my weather instruments in the North field are: Humidity is 99%, the dew point is 26ºF, outside it’s -1.8ºC and 28.8ºF. The wind direction is East Northeast between 0.1 MPH and  0.4 MPH, generating a wind chill of 28.8ºF. The Barometric pressure is 29.69 / HPA 1005.4 and falling with a weather graphic indicating snow/rain. The UV rating is 0.0 out of 16, Sunrise is at 7:10 a.m. Sunset is 4:01 P.M. Moon rise is at 9:34 p.m., Moon set is 10:34 a.m. and the moon phase is Waning gibbous.   The RAW METAR reading from the airport in Augusta, Maine is: SPECI KAUG 181215Z AUTO 00000KT 2SM FZRA BR OVC003 M02/M03 A2971 RMK AO2

Freezing Rain Advisory statement as of 4:37 am EST on December 18, 2016 Freezing Rain Advisory remains in effect until 1 PM EST this afternoon. * ice accumulations... around two tenths of an inch. * Hazard types... freezing rain... with some pockets of sleet and wet snow through dawn. * Timing... light freezing rain is expected to change to plain rain around midday Sunday as temperatures rise above freezing. * Impacts... slippery travel. Areas that receive over two tenths of an inch of ice could see some scattered branches or limbs come down... which could produce a few power outages. * Winds... southwest 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. * Temperatures... in the upper 20s. 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.   Gale Warning statement as of 3:10 am EST on December 18, 2016 Gale Warning remains in ef

Good Morning Augusta It’s snowing outside, we’re under a winter weather advisory and small craft/Gale watch.  It’s going to be a very miserable 24 - 48 hours out there.  Don’t do something stupid in the car and end up in a hospital for Xmas. This Morning we have periods of snow and a High of 23 ºF. Winds are out of the N at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of snow 100%. 3 to 5 inches of snow expected. Tonight we’ll have mostly cloudy skies with periods of freezing rain after midnight. Low 19 ºF. Winds will be light and variable. Chance of precip 90%. The readings from my weather instruments in the North field are: Humidity is 75%, the dew point is -3ºF, outside it’s -15.1ºC and -4.9ºF. The wind direction is North between 0.4 MPH and  1.3 MPH, generating a wind chill of 4.9ºF. The Barometric pressure is 30.30 / HPA 1026.0 and falling with a weather graphic indicating snow/rain. The UV rating is 0.0 out of 16, Sunrise is at 7:09 a.m. Sunset is 4:01 P.M. Moon rise is at 8:28 p.m., Moon set is 9:57 p.m

Small Craft Advisory, Gale Watch statement as of 2:37 am EST on December 17, 2016 Small Craft Advisory in effect from 1 PM this afternoon to 7 am EST Sunday. Gale watch in effect from Sunday morning through Sunday evening. The National Weather Service in gray has issued a Small Craft Advisory... which is in effect from 1 PM this afternoon to 7 am EST Sunday. A gale watch has also been issued. This gale watch is in effect from Sunday morning through Sunday evening. * Winds... southwest 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt.   * Seas... 6 to 11 feet. Precautionary/preparedness actions... A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 25 to 33 knots are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners... especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions. A gale watch is issued when the risk of gale force winds of 34 to 47 knots has significantly increased... but the specific timing and/or location is still uncertain.

Winter Weather Advisory statement as of 3:20 am EST on December 17, 2016 Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 7 am EST Sunday. * accumulations... snow accumulation of 3 to 6 inches along with up to a tenth of an inch of ice. * Hazard types... snow... sleet and freezing rain. * Timing... snow will develop around or just before daybreak today. The snow will mix with and change to sleet and freezing rain late today and tonight before changing to rain early Sunday morning. * Impacts... snow... sleet and freezing rain will create difficult travel. * Winds... south 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph. Precautionary/preparedness actions... A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow... sleet... or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for slippery... and use caution while driving.  

Winter Weather Advisory statement as of 3:20 PM EST on December 16, 2016 Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect from 4 am Saturday to 7 am EST Sunday. * accumulations... snow accumulation of 3 to 6 inches... along with around a trace of ice. * Hazard types... snow... sleet and freezing rain. * Timing... snow will develop around or just before daybreak tonight and continue into Saturday. The snow will mix with and change to sleet and freezing rain late Saturday and Saturday night before changing to rain early Sunday morning.   * Impacts... snow... sleet and freezing rain will create difficult travel. * Winds... south 5 to 10 mph. * Temperatures... around 10 late tonight gradually rising to the low to mid 30s by early Sunday morning. Precautionary/preparedness actions... A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow... sleet... or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for slippery roads and limited visibilities... and use caution while driving. For a more p

Good Morning Augusta WE’re under a storm warning and remain under a wind chill advisory so bundle up. This Morning we have abundant sunshine with a high of only 6 ºF. Winds from the W at 10 to 20 mph.  Tonight we’ll have clear skies early followed by cloudy skies overnight. Our Low will be -1F with winds being light and variable. The readings from my weather instruments in the North field are: Humidity is 47%, the dew point is -13ºF, outside it’s -21ºC and -6.8ºF. The wind direction is West between 5.4 MPH and  9.6 MPH, generating a wind chill of -10.8ºF. The Barometric pressure is 30.24 / HPA 10240 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun. The UV rating is 0.0 out of 16, Sunrise is at 7:09 a.m. Sunset is 4:00 P.M. Moon rise is at 7:21 p.m., Moon set is 9:13 p.m. and the moon phase is Waning crescent.   The RAW METAR reading from the airport in Augusta, Maine is: METAR KAUG 161153Z AUTO 30004KT 10SM CLR M22/M31 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP225 T12221311 11200 21222 53049  Visibility is 10.

Storm Warning statement as of 5:42 am EST on December 16, 2016 Storm Warning now in effect until 11 am EST this morning. * winds... northwest 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt. * Seas... 7 to 10 feet. Precautionary/preparedness actions... A Storm Warning means winds of 48 to 63 knots are imminent or occuring. Recreational boaters should remain in port... or take shelter until winds and waves subside. Commercial vessels should prepare for very strong winds and dangerous sea conditions... and consider remaining in port or taking shelter in port until winds and waves subside.  

Good Morning Augusta We’re under a Wind Chill advisory tonight and for the early morning tomorrow.  This is a killing cold folks, don’t ignore it. If you’re on the West Coast of the U.S.A. take a look at the 10 best Christmas Light displays in Washington State at: http://www.onlyinyourstate.com/washington/christmas-light-displays-wa/ This morning we have a mix of clouds and sun with gusty winds and a morning high of only 20 ºF with temps falling to near 10 ºF. Winds W at 20 to 30 mph. with possible gusts to over 40 mph.  Tonight we’ll have Partly cloudy skies and a Low of -4 ºF. Winds from the WNW at 15 to 25 mph. Winds could occasionally gust over 40 mph.  The readings from my weather instruments in the North field are: Humidity is 68%, the dew point is 8ºF, outside it’s -9.0ºC and 16.0ºF. The wind direction is Southwest between 3.1 MPH and  5.4 MPH, generating a wind chill of 16.0ºF. The Barometric pressure is 29.90 / HPA 1003.7 and falling with a weather graphic indicating        sn

Wind Chill Advisory statement as of 3:22 am EST on December 15, 2016 Wind Chill Advisory in effect from 9 PM this evening to 9 am EST Friday. The National Weather Service in gray has issued a Wind Chill Advisory... which is in effect from 9 PM this evening to 9 am EST Friday. The wind chill watch is no longer in effect. * Hazard types... dangerous wind chills. * Wind chill... as low as 26 below. * Timing... late this evening through Friday morning. * Winds... northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * Temperatures... 5 below to 9 above zero. Precautionary/preparedness actions... A Wind Chill Advisory means that very cold air and strong winds will combine to generate low wind chills. This will result in frost bite and lead to hypothermia if precautions are not taken. If you must venture outdoors... make sure you wear a hat and gloves.  

Wind Chill Watch statement as of 3:33 PM EST on December 14, 2016 Wind chill watch in effect from Thursday evening through Friday morning. The National Weather Service in gray has issued a wind chill watch which is in effect from Thursday evening through Friday morning. * Hazard types... dangerous wind chills. * Wind chill... as low as 27 below due to temperatures 5 below to  8 above zero... and winds northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up  to 40 mph. * Timing... Thursday evening through Friday afternoon. * Winds... northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * Temperatures... 5 below to 8 above zero.Thursday evening through Friday afternoon. Precautionary/preparedness actions... A wind chill watch means that there is the potential for a combination of very cold air and strong winds to create dangerously low wind chill values. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation.  

Good Morning Augusta If you want to see how a place like Sidney Australlia handles their Christmas light displays, try looking at: http://www.huffingtonpost.com.au/2016/12/08/where-to-catch-sydneys-craziest-christmas-lights/ This morning we have partly cloudy skies with a high of 31ºF. Winds are out of the W at 5 to 10 mph. Tonight we'll have partly cloudy skies with a few flurries possible.  Low will be 16ºF. Winds SW at 5 to 10 mph. The readings from my weather instruments in the North field are: Humidity is 96%, the dew point is 25ºF, outside it's -3.0ºC and 27.0ºF. The wind direction is East Southeast between 0.9 MPH and  1.3 MPH, generating a wind chill of 27.0ºF. The Barometric pressure is 29.90 / HPA 1012.5 and falling with a weather graphic indicating        snow. The UV rating is 0.0 out of 16, Sunrise is at 7:07 a.m. Sunset is 4:00 P.M. Moon rise is at 5:11 p.m., Moon set is 7:21 p.m. and tonight we have a very bright full moon.   The RAW METAR reading from the airpor

Good Morning Augusta Tonight we have the brightest full moon of the year and Meteor showers tonight and tomorrow night. And: “Lucy-light, Lucy-light, shortest day and longest night.”  That’s tonight as well. This morning we have sunny skies to start, then a few afternoon clouds. High will reach 29ºF. Winds will remain out of the W at 10 to 15 mph. Tonight we’ll have variable cloudiness with snow showers and a low of 24ºF. Winds SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of snow 40%.  This will make it difficult to see the meteor showers. The readings from my weather instruments in the North field are: Humidity is 75%, the dew point is 21ºF, outside it’s -3.1ºC and 26.3ºF. The wind direction is North Northwest between 0.4 MPH and  1.3 MPH, generating a wind chill of 26.3ºF. The Barometric pressure is 30.07 / HPA 1018.2 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun. The UV rating is 0.0 out of 16, Sunrise is at 7:06 a.m. Sunset is 4:00 P.M. Moon rise is at 4:13 p.m., Moon set is 6:13 p.m. and tonight

Special Statement as of 7:39 PM EST on December 12, 2016 Patchy black ice expected across portions of southern Maine and New Hampshire tonight. Temperatures have fallen well below freezing across many locations over southern Maine and New Hampshire. This will allow residual moisture near the ground from patchy fog and wet roads to freeze with patchy black ice developing. Motorists planning travel should be prepared for slippery spots and drive with extra caution tonight. Jc 739 PM EST Mon Dec 12 2016

Good morning Augusta Winter Storm warning remains in effect, and they aren’t kidding around.  It’s slimey driving so slow down. This morning we have Snow giving way to light freezing rain this afternoon. High 31 ºF. Winds NNE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precip 100%. Snow and ice accumulating 3 to 5 inches.  Tonight we’ll have partly cloudy skies with a low near 25ºF. Winds will be from the W at 10 to 20 mph. The readings from my weather instruments in the North field are: Humidity is 96%, the dew point is 23ºF, outside it’s -4.6ºC and 23.8ºF. The wind direction is North Northwest between 3.4 MPH and  4.7 MPH, generating a wind chill of 23.8ºF. The Barometric pressure is 30.04 / HPA 1017.2 and falling with a weather graphic indicating snow, and they sure have it right. The UV rating is 0.0 out of 16, Sunrise is at 7:06 a.m. Sunset is 4:00 P.M. Moon rise is at 3:21 p.m., Moon set is 5:01 p.m. and the moon phase is waxing gibbous.   The RAW METAR reading from the airport in Augusta, Maine i

If you’re just waking up, DO NOT look outside.  It’s real crumby out there. Winter Storm Warning statement as of 3:14 am EST on December 12, 2016 Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 7 PM EST this evening... * hazard types... snow... heavy at times this morning. * Accumulations... snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches. * Timing... snow will end by noon in New Hampshire and early to mid afternoon in western Maine. * Impacts... snow and low visibilities will make for hazardous travel conditions... especially during the morning commute. * Winds... northeast 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph. * Temperatures... in the mid 20s. * Visibilities... one quarter to one half mile at times. Precautionary/preparedness actions... A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Significant amounts of snow are forecast that will make travel dangerous. Only travel in an emergency. If you must travel... keep an extra flashlight... food... an

Winter Storm Warning statement as of 11:12 am EST on December 11, 2016 Winter Storm Warning in effect from midnight tonight to 7 PM EST Monday. The National Weather Service in gray has issued a Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow which is in effect from midnight tonight to 7 PM EST Monday. The Winter Storm Watch is no longer in effect. * Hazard types:  snow, possibly heavy at times late tonight and Monday morning. * Accumulations... snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches. * Timing... snow will begin tonight and continue through Monday. * Impacts... snow and low visibilities will make for hazardous travel conditions... especially during the morning commute. * Winds... northeast 5 to 10 mph. * Temperatures... in the mid 20s to lower 30s. * Visibilities... one quarter mile or less at times. Precautionary/preparedness actions... A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Significant amounts of snow are forecast that will make travel

Good morning Augusta This morning we have sunshine and a few clouds. High will be 26 ºF with winds West at 5 to 10 mph. Tonight we'll have clouds with periods of snow after midnight. Low 19 ºF. Winds from the ENE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of snow 100% with snow accumulating 1 to 3 inches. The readings from my weather instruments in the North field are: Humidity is 81%, the dew point is 6ºF, outside it's -10.3ºC and 14.0ºF. The wind direction is South Southwest between 2.7 MPH and  4.5 MPH, generating a wind chill of 14.0ºF. The Barometric pressure is 30.53 / HPA 1033.8 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun. The UV rating is 0.0 out of 16, Sunrise is at 7:05 a.m. Sunset is 3:59 P.M. Moon rise is at 2:37 p.m., Moon set is 3:46 p.m. and the moon phase is waxing gibbous.   The RAW METAR reading from the airport in Augusta, Maine is: AR METAR KAUG 111253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M12/M14 A3046 RMK AO2 SLP324 T1117114 Visibility is 10.0 miles / 16.1 Kilometers with clear skies s

Winter Storm Watch statement as of 3:25 am EST on December 11, 2016 Winter Storm Watch remains in effect from late tonight through Monday evening. * hazard types... snow... possibly heavy at times late tonight and Monday morning. * Accumulations... 6 or more inches of snow possible. * Timing... snow will begin tonight and continue through Monday. * Impacts... snow and low visibilities will make for hazardous travel conditions. * Winds... northeast 5 to 10 mph. * Temperatures... in the upper 20s. * Visibilities... a half mile or less at times. Precautionary/preparedness actions... A Winter Storm Watch means there is a potential for significant snow... sleet... or ice accumulations that may impact travel. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts.  

Winter Storm Watch statement as of 9:50 PM EST on December 10, 2016 Winter Storm Watch remains in effect from late Sunday night through Monday evening. * hazard types... snow. Snow may be heavy at times Monday morning. * Accumulations snow accumulation of 5 to 8 inches along with around a trace of ice. * Timing... snow will begin late Sunday night and continue  through Monday. * Impacts... snow will make for hazardous travel conditions. * Winds... northeast 5 to 10 mph. * Temperatures... in the mid to upper 20s. * Visibilities... one quarter mile or less at times. Precautionary/preparedness actions... A Winter Storm Watch means there is a potential for significant snow... sleet... or ice accumulations that may impact travel. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts.  

Good morning Augusta This morning we have plenty of sunshine. High will be only 22ºF with NW winds at 10 to 20 mph. Tonight we’ll have clear skies and a low of 11ºF. Winds will be from the WNW at 5 to 10 mph. The readings from my weather instruments in the North field are: Humidity is 64%, the dew point is 4ºF, outside it’s -9.2ºC and 15.7ºF. The wind direction is West between 2.7 MPH and  4.5 MPH, generating a wind chill of 12.6ºF. The Barometric pressure is 30.23 / HPA 1023.7 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun. The UV rating is 0.0 out of 16, Sunrise is at 7:04 a.m. Sunset is 3:59 P.M. Moon rise is at 1:57 p.m., Moon set is 2:32 p.m. and the moon phase is waxing gibbous.   The RAW METAR reading from the airport in Augusta, Maine is: METAR KAUG 101153Z AUTO 31006KT 10SM CLR M10/M16 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP222 T11001156 11083 21106 53015 Visibility is 10.0 miles / 16.1 Kilometers with clear skies. We didn’t receive any new snowfall here over the past 24 hours save for a light du

Good morning Augusta This morning we have a mix of clouds and sun with a high of 28ºF. Winds from the WNW at 10 to 20 mph. Tonight we’ll have some clouds that will give way to mainly clear skies overnight. The low will be 13ºF with WNW winds at 10 to 15 mph. The readings from my weather instruments in the North field are: Humidity is 61%, the dew point is 15ºF, outside it’s -3.0ºC and 26.5ºF. The wind direction is South Southwest between 6.5 MPH and  10.3 MPH, generating a wind chill of 16.5ºF. The Barometric pressure is 29.83 / HPA 1010.1 and falling with a weather graphic indicating clouds. The UV rating is 0.0 out of 16, Sunrise is at 7:03 a.m. Sunset is 3:59 P.M. Moon rise is at 1:22 p.m., Moon set is 1:20 p.m. and the moon phase is waxing crescent.   The RAW METAR reading from the airport in Augusta, Maine is: METAR KAUG 091053Z AUTO 27009G16KT 10SM SCT042 SCT050 M03/M09 A2975 RMK AO2 SLP078 T10281094 Visibility is 10.0 miles / 16.1 Kilometers with scattered Clouds to 4,200 ft / 1