It seems, and I have not checked the data that I have compiled, that if it is not the darkest it is certainly the coldest just before sunrise. That is the case this morning. I had to wait for nearly half an hour before the temperature reached its low for the overnight. In the future I will take the temperature when I check it, and, if necessary, correct it in the evening. Overnight the sky cleared completely, and it was star studded. If you look carefully at the sunrise photo this morning, you can see some stars.

Red Sun At Dawn, Stars Visible
I do not think that the red in the sky portends any inclement weather today; rather it is the sun and not the sky that caused the red.
N.O.A.A. and the Weather Underground model forecast maps are calling for clear skies today. N.O.A.A. is further predicting that the temperature will rise into the upper sixties, and the cloud cover will start at 13% and increase to around 41% by17:00 hours. All in all that is a good forecast.
With the slightly lower humidity this morning the Weather Stick points only slightly down, therefore it is forecasting a tendency toward unsettled weather today. I don't really believe that. My Min/Max Thermometer and Weather Station Console both indicate a rising barometric pressure with sunshine. The remote weather station slipped back to its cloudy forecast, and I don't believe that either. I will take a chance, based on what I see that this will be a great day to be outside doing whatever is necessary to prepare for the coming winter.
Low Temperature (°F): 42.6
Current Temperature (°F): 42.6
Relative Humidity: 89%
Dew Point (°F): 39.6 H
Heat Index (°F): N/A
Barometric Pressure (in Hg): 30.01
Wind Direction: West Southwest
Wind Speed (mph): 0.0
Wind Chill (°F):42.6
Precipitation: Dry
Amount (inches): 0.00

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