For the overnight N.O.A.A. predicted no precipitation and very little cloud cover. Well, they were right, and it did get cold here in Wilton, Maine. I understand there were some negative numbers around, but we did not quite get there. It did not have to get any colder for me. The storm that ended yesterday morning was not quite as big as the N.W.S. predicted it would be, but it was big enough. We seem to be in a pattern of every 2-3 days adding to our snowfall total.
For today the N.W.S. is calling for no additional precipitation, and relatively low cloud cover (15%/34%/53%/44%). Although, the cloud cover is expected to increase through the day. The NEXRAD regional composite radar does not have any echoes, hence no precipitation for our area. The Weather Underground model forecast maps still indicate a burst of energy for Maine tomorrow afternoon, and possibly into Thursday morning.
My Weather Stick is expressionless this morning as a result of the 64% relative humidity. All three of the electronic instruments forecast rising barometric pressure. The La Crosse and Min/Max Thermometer forecast fair skies with the remote weather station calling for a mix of sun and clouds today. The low temperatures recorded today were 5.3°F,5.0°F and 10.2°F in the same order as above. That last was in the barn. I think we will see another cold day with temperatures remaining below 20°F, some wind and plenty of sunshine. That sunshine will not warm us up much at all. So, be advised.
Low Temperature (°F): 5.7
Current Temperature (°F): 7.5
Relative Humidity: 64%
Dew Point (°F): -2.2
Heat Index (°F): N/A
Barometric Pressure (in Hg): 30.12
Wind Direction: Northwest
Wind Speed (mph): 6.7
Wind-Chill (°F): -2.6
Precipitation (Type): None
Amount (Inches): 0.00
Cloud Cover (AM): Clear
Cloud Type: None
Weather Stick: Straight
Comparative data for the overnight.
Temperature:13°F/13.6°F//8°F/11.1°F//5°F/9.1°F//3°F/8.4°F
Relative Humidity: 58%/61%//66%/61%//72%/62%//75%/63%
The N.W.S forecasts for the temperature were within 5°F of the recorded temperature for all four periods if you round the last one using the usual statistical rules. The only relative humidity point they missed was at 04:00 hours this morning. This was not a bad showing for their efforts. Forecast data for today.
Temperature: 7°F/14°F/20°F/18°F.
Relative Humidity: 60%/53%/43%/49%

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