Monday, 9:25 am: The temperature has plummeted and we are bundled up for the storm that is supposed to hit us later today. The hallmark for northern Maine winter weather is cold and lots of it, followed in a close second by snow. We have 14 inches [35.5 cm] of snow on the ground and more to come.

I was out a few days ago clearing our driveway and pathways with our snowblower. I had many extra layers of clothing under by jacket. The wind chill was -5.8° F. which was numbing, promped this blogger to go inside for hot tea on a few occasions. Luckily my fingers were still attached to my hand. I don't think my brain has thawed out yet.

I’ve discovered Internet radio. My wife and I listen to German radio stations and keep abreast of happenings in the old country, including traffic conditions on the Autobahns. Mostly we listen to the music. Try listening to Radio Berlin or, my favorite, Radio Oberland. If you don’t understand the language, just enjoy the music – that’s international, and requires no additional skills.

Current Values from our wireless Davis Vantage-Pro weather station:

Temperature: 15.8° [F.]

Barometer: 29.895 & falling slowly

Humidity: 75%

Wind: Calm

Visibility: > 3 miles

Skies: 100% overcast

Precipitation: None

Since midnight:

Low temperature: -5.6° [F.] or -21° [C.]

High wind: 2 mph at 4:37 am