Today we have altocumulus clouds with small patches of blue sky between them. Overnight the temperature went just below freezing and is already quite a bit above freezing. In fact, it is over 40 degrees. There is very little sun, except when one of those blue patches passes directly in front of the sun. Then it is bright briefly before another cloud passes in front of the sun.
I am not quite sure what to make of this weather. I know it is winter, but it is a very different winter from what I have seen over the last 20 years or so. We have had open winters where it has been very cold, snowy winters with lots of snow, but I can't remember a winter that has been as variable as this one has so far. Up here we have had over 2 inches of rain, and some snow, which I will calculate in at the end of the month. It has been warm overall, but we have had some readings near 0 degrees. It has been strange, very strange.
Just to note both of my electronic units agree. The icons they are showing are for inclement weather. My weather stick is pointed toward the ground also. I am probably tempting fate, but I will let the animals out at least until it starts to rain, because at 41 degrees it will not be snow..
Low Temperature: 29.4
Relative Humidity: 80%
Barometric Pressure (in.Hg): 29.60
Wind Direction: West
Wind Speed (mph): 4.4
Wind Chill: 35.8
Dew Point: 32.5
Precipitation: Dry
Amount (inches): 0.00
Current Temperature: 41.3

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