Another 6" of snow and it's not over yet
For the overnight N.O.A.A. appears to have had the predominant weather correct. It is snowing right now, and rather heavily. Already we have another 6" on the ground giving us 44" so far for the month of December. The storm is not over, so the total will be even greater than it is now.
For today the N.W.S. forecasts snow to start through the noonhour, tapering to light scattered snow showers for the rest of the day. The NEXRAD composite regional radar shows more snow on the way for Wilton, Maine, although there may be rain along the coast. The Weather Underground model forecast maps show this storm finally winding down around 21:00 hours tonight, but wait, there is another storm forecast to start around 21:00 hours tomorrow night and lasting through 15:00 hours Wednesday. Hey, Happy New Year!
My Weather Stick seems to have taken on a permanent frown, but then the relative humidity has not come down below 70% for several days when I check it. My La Crosse Weather Station indicates a storm warning, falling barometric pressure and low temperature of 24.4°F. My Min/Max Thermometer and remote weather station both call for foul weather, falling barometric pressure and low temperatures of 24.7°F and 29.8°F respectively. I think it is going to snow today. Do I have a great grasp of the obvious? It is kind of hard to miss this weather type. Be careful on the roads, they seem to be treacherous despite the snowplows coming through. It was a real treat to have the snowplow go by as I walked Ike, and have the plume of snow go over my head, and I am over 6' 2" tall. Do you think he was speeding?
Low Temperature (°F): 24.4
Current Temperature (°F): 24.6
Relative Humidity 86%
Dew Point (°F): 21.0
Heat Index (°F): N/A
Barometric Pressure (in Hg): 29.83
Wind Direction: Calm
Wind Speed (mph): 0.0
Wind-Chill (°F): 24.6
Precipitation (Type): Snow
Amount (Inches): 6.00
Cloud Cover (AM): Overcast
Cloud Type: Stratus
Weather Stick: Down
Comparative data for the overnight.
Temperature:33°F/28.0°F//29°F/26.4°F//27°F/26.2°F//25°F/25.5°F.
Relative Humidity: 80%/70%//100%/75%//100%/80%//100%/85%
The N.W.S. had all four forecast temperatures within limits compared to the recorded temperatures. The only relative humidity forecast they had correct was at 19:00 hours, and that just barely. A new year is coming, and maybe they can do better then.
Forecast data for today.
Temperature: 33°F/29°F/27°F/25°F.
Relative Humidity: 80%/100%/100%/100%

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