N.O.A.A. forecast snow for the first half of the overnight, and light scattered snow showers for the second half. Since I drove through snow falling between 21:00 and 22:30 hours I would say they had that right. When we took Ike out at the end of the day (01:00) and it was still snowing lightly I would guess they had that part as well. With the temperature falling as it did around 07:00 hours I would guess that it stopped around 06:00, but I did not see it. I did oversleep this morning. For today the N.W.S. forecasts light scattered snow showers all day for our area around Wilton, Maine. With the puffy cumulus clouds and sunshine I do not see where they will come from, but I could be mistaken. The sun, by the way, is out, but with the wind we seem to be having it might as well not be, because it is cold out there. The NEXRAD regional composite radar is clear, and the Weather Underground model forecast maps indicate a decent day today.
My Weather Stick is slightly down due to the 69% relative humidity. All three of my electronic instruments forecast rising barometric pressure. Two of them forecast a nice day while the remote weather station is mixed up or rather calling for unsettled conditions. We had low temperatures of 14.5°F, 18.7°F and 26.8°F. You would have read this much earlier today if, as I finished it, I had not hit a couple of keys that I should not have. I totally wiped this record out and made quite a mess out of the rest of this table. I really should not try to rush when I am sleep deprived. I will shortly post the report for today.
Low Temperature (°F): 14.5
Current Temperature (°F): 24.9
Relative Humidity (%): 69%
Dew Point (°F): 16.2
Heat Index (°F): N/A
Barometric Pressure (in Hg): 30.16
Wind Direction: Calm
Wind Speed (mph): 0.0
Wind-Chill (°F): 24.9
Precipitation (Type): Melt
Amount (Inches): 0.04
Cloud Cover (AM): Mostly Fair
Cloud Type: Cumulus
Weather Stick: Slightly Down
Comparative data for the overnight.
Temperature: 35°F/28.2°F//27°F/27.3°F//26°F/27.1°F//31°F/17.2*F
Relative Humidity: 45%/84%//81%/85%//85%/85%//65%/80% The N.W.S. had the temperature forecast incorrectly at 20:00 and 05;00 hours overnight. The same was true for the relative humidity. I am not quite sure, but I would suspect the cloud cover situation had something to do with it. The sky was relatively clear at 20:00 hours and again at 05:00, so we had some radiational cooling that the N.W.S. did not expect, and it had a greater effect than they forecast. But who am I, just a rank amateur at all of this.
Forecast data for today
Temperature: 22°F/27°F/30°F/30°F.
Relative Humidity: 61%/45%/41%/39%

Posted by Jeffrey Le Doux at 01:14 AM
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N.O.A.A. predicted light scattered snow showers for our weather overnight. I suggested that with the clouds dissipating we would not see any. Well, N.O.A.A. missed that one, and I got one right. The wind did continue to blow the clouds around, and when I checked this morning there were only a few cirrus clouds on the eastern horizon. By the way not only was it cold, but it was windy as well. That made it feel even colder. We still do not seem to be having any sprint like weather.
For today the N.W.S. predicts no precipitation as the predominant weather, and they expect the clouds to continue to dissipate (26%/20%/19%/18%). The NEXRAD regional composite radar shows no storm system in our area. There is one moving across Pennsylvania and across New Jersey, but it is moving due east and should not leave us with one more flake or frozen pellet of sleet or rain. Thank goodness, we just do not need it. That system does show up on the Weather Underground model forecast map, and their prediction is that it will stay well south of us before it turns and moves into the North Atlantic.
My Weather Stick is straight this morning in response to the 63% relative humidity. Two of my electronic instruments forecast fair skies with rising barometric pressure. The remote weather station suggests foul weather with steady barometric pressure. I do not believe that at all based on the radar, forecast maps and visual picture that I see outside. I think it is going to be a pretty day even if it does continue to be windy. So, while we may like the look of the day I do not think we will particularly like the feel of it. The low temperatures around here were in the mid-teens (16.8°F/16.5°F), except in the barn where it did make it to 20.5°F. Enjoy the day and have a Happy Easter.
Low Temperature (°F): 16.8
Current Temperature (°F): 16.8
Relative Humidity (%): 63%
Dew Point (°F): 6.3
Heat Index (°F): N/A
Barometric Pressure (in Hg): 29.62
Wind Direction: West
Wind Speed (mph): 7.2
Wind-Chill (°F): 5.6
Precipitation (Type): None
Amount (Inches): 0.00
Cloud Cover (AM): Partly Cloudy
Cloud Type: Cirrus
Weather Stick: Straight
Comparative data for the overnight
Temperature: 23°F/20.3°F//16°F/20.8°F//15°F/19.4°F//10°F/17.2°F
Relative Humidity: 49%/58%//57%/60%//62%/61%//68%/63%
The N.W.S. only missed the recorded temperature at 08:00 hours. They did have all four of the relative humidity forecasts within 10% of the recorded relative humidity. So, a good job was done with this set of prognostications. We still seem to be dealing with the storm system, even though the clouds and precipitation are gone. Maybe it will be more pleasant tomorrow.
Forecast data for today.
Temperature: 14°F/30°F/25°F/25°F.
Relative Humidity: 65%/49%/44%/42%

I guess I am a master of the understatement. It has remained windy to the point that the house was shaking off and on all day. When I took Ike out for his exercise neither of us wanted to stay out very long. That wind brought the apparent temperature right down into the single numbers, and even below zero. Oh, "apparent temperature" is the new terminology for wind-chill and heat index. The explanation is that it is what the temperature feels like on the skin. Well, yesterday the apparent temperature was just plain frigid.
For the overnight the N.W.S. continues to predict precipitation in the form of light snow all night. The clouds seem be breaking up as cumulus clouds, and it is partly cloudy now, so I am not sure where those light scattered snow showers are going to come from. Their forecast for the cloud cover does not even support the idea of light scattered snow showers (63%/59%/56%/52%). In addition the NEXRAD regional composite radar shows our precipitation already out of the state of Maine, and the next storm system moving off south of us. The Weather Underground model forecast maps also indicate that we might actually have a clear weekend for the first time in a long time.
My Weather Stick is smiling. I think it is because of the 57% relative humidity, but maybe it is because we are not going to have a storm for a few days. I am just not sure at this point. Two of my electronic instruments forecast fair skies with rising barometric pressure. The remote weather station in the barn is calling for foul weather with steady barometric pressure. I am not sure why it as not gotten the message yet, but I can only report what I see. The instruments reported high temperatures of 34.3°F, 33.5°F and 32.7°F. They just barely got above freezing, so we still have a snowpack of at least 2'. With the way the cold is remaining so strongly entrenched we may not see the ground until sometime in June. That is a scary thought.
High Temperature (°F): 34.3
Current Temperature (°F): 20.8
Relative Humidity (%): 57%
Dew Point (°F): 7.8
Heat Index (°F): N/A
Barometric Pressure (in Hg): 29.56
Wind Direction: West Southwest
Wind Speed (mph): 14.0
Wind-Chill (°F): -1.0
Precipitation (Type): Melt
Amount (Inches): 0.03
Cloud Cover (PM): Partly Cloudy
Cloud Type: Cumulus
Weather Stick: Up
Comparative data for today.
Temperature: 26°F/18.8°F//27°F/19.9°F//29°F/28.0°F//28°F/24.6°F
Relative Humidity: 55%/60%//42%/57%//37%/54%//37%/57%
The N.W.S. missed the predicted temperature for the first half of today, and only had the 07:00 forecast correct for the relative humidity. The cold air was stronger and deeper than they expected it to be, but that is just my opinion. We are still dealing with this storm system.
Forecast data for the overnight
Temperature: 23°F/16°F/15°F/10°F.
Relative Humidity: 49%/57%/62%/68%

Overnight N.O.A.A. predicted snow for the first half and light scattered snow showers for the second half of the period. I really do not think we had any precipitation at all, but we did have some wind. In fact, in the last twenty minutes or so we had a gust of nearly 30 mph. That is the high for the month so far. We still have some clouds around, but there is also some sunshine. I can see the shadows of the trees in my front yard. Any snow we have today will probably not stop until it gets into the woods, so do not look for any accumulation in the usual spots.
The N.W.S. steadfastly forecasts light scattered snow showers all day. I guess it will depend on your location if you get one or not. They are also calling for a significant amount of wind as well. As I watch my trees bending and swaying I can believe that. The NEXRAD regional composite radar shows the bulk of the precipitation exiting Eastern Maine, and that is good. It also shows some scattered showers around the area as well. The Weather Underground model forecast maps still contend that we will continue to deal with this system to some extend until sometime tomorrow morning. Maybe by then the winds will calm down and we will have some sunshine for a change. We can certainly use it.
My Weather Stick, responding to the 64% relative humidity, points slightly down. My electronic instruments are as confused as the weather itself. The La Crosse Weather Station forecasts unsettled conditions with rising barometric pressure. The Min/Max Thermometer forecasts fair skies with rising barometric pressure. Finally the remote weather station forecasts foul weather with falling barometric pressure. I guess that is what it is seeing in the barn. It just takes a little longer for changes to be recorded there. I think we can expect a very windy, blustery day with some chance for snow showers, and the temperatures not getting out of the twenties. Spring? I do not think so. Winter is going to hang on for a while yet.
Low Temperature (°F): 19.5
Current Temperature (°F): 20.3
Relative Humidity (%): 64%
Dew Point (°F): 9.9
Heat Index (°F): N/A
Barometric Pressure (in Hg): 29.52
Wind Direction: Northwest
Wind Speed (mph): 7.3
Wind-Chill (°F): 9.0
Precipitation (Type): Dry
Amount (Inches): 0.00
Cloud Cover (AM): Mostly Cloudy
Cloud Type: Cirrostratus
Weather Stick: Slightly Down
Comparative data for the overnight
Temperature:31°F/34.3°F//27°F/32.7°F//24°F/27.3°F//21°F/22.2°F
Relative Humidity: 81%/76%//81%/73%//77%/70%//77%/63%
The N.W.S. really had all four of the temperature butt only three of the relative humidity forecasts correct. This still was not a very bad job considering the active weather system we have been involved with over the last 48 hours.
Forecast data for today.
Temperature: 26°F/27°F/29°F/28°F.
Relative Humidity: 55%/42%/37%/37%

It just was not a fine spring day here in Wilton, Maine. Considering the forecast from N.O.A.A. it was not supposed to be. They predicted frozen precipitation and snow all day, and that is exactly what we had. There just is not anything else that can be said about today, other than it was a gray dismal stormy day.
It does not appear that the N.W.S. forecast for the overnight will be a great deal better than today. For the first half they predict snow followed by light scattered snow showers. There are still some areas of precipitation to our west, but they do not seem to be moving in our direction. Even the Weather Underground model forecast maps show the storm beginning to break up, losing its intensity. It still does not look like we will be completely free of this system until sometime tomorrow.
My Weather Stick continues to frown. I guess this weather system is not making it happy. I know it has not made me very happy. My electronic instruments have shown some change, and they do not agree on the overnight forecast. The La Crosse Weather Station calls for foul weather with falling barometric pressure. The Min/Max Thermometer forecasts unsettled weather with rising barometric pressure. The remote weather station agrees with the La Crosse unit calling for foul weather with falling barometric pressure. I think we can expect some unsettled weather with a good chance for a bit more snow, although there may not be much in the way of accumulation. We did have some high temperatures, but they were not very high at 35.4°F, 37.1°F and 35.8, but at least they were above freezing.
High Temperature (°F): 35.4
Current Temperature (°F): 33.8
Relative Humidity (%): 72%
Dew Point (°F): 25.7
Heat Index (°F): N/A
Barometric Pressure (in Hg): 29.41
Wind Direction: South Southwest
Wind Speed (mph): 6.0
Wind-Chill (°F): 27.3
Precipitation (Type): Rain
Amount (Inches): 1.06
Cloud Cover (PM): Overcast
Cloud Type: Stratus
Weather Stick: Down
Comparative data for the overnight
Temperature:31°F/30.7°F//31°F/31.2°F//32°F/31.6°F//32°F/31.6°F
Relative Humidity: 81%/87%//81%/89%//85%/89%//85%/89%
The N.W.S. really had all four of the temperature and all four of the relative humidity forecasts correct. The temperature did not change much overnight, and neither did the relative humidity. They did well to figure that out and get it right.
Forecast data for today.
Temperature: 31°F/35°F/37°F/37°F.
Relative Humidity: 88%/75%/70%/59%

N.O.A.A. predicted some form of freezing precipitation all night long. It does appear that they were correct since we were having frizzle when I took Ike out for his morning constitutional at about 06:00 hours. The vehicles were coated as were the trees. Some of that combined ice and snow is beginning to fall off the trees, and it is melting off the vehicles.
For today we seem to be having intermittent periods of frizzle and snow, and that is what the N.W.S. has forecast. There is still some precipitation showing up to our west according to the NEXRAD regional composite radar. The Weather Underground model forecast maps still call for this mess to continue in some form until sometime tomorrow. This has been quite an experience for the first day of spring.
My Weather Stick is really frowning this morning, and with 90% relative humidity who can blame it. All three of my electronic instruments call for falling barometric pressure. The La Crosse Weather Station was showing a storm alert early this morning, but that has now become a forecast for foul weather. The other two are just calling for foul weather. I guess we are going to have foul weather today. The low temperatures overnight were 30.5°F, 28.4°F and 33.3°F. Those were not as low as we have been seeing, so I guess spring is also on its way.
Low Temperature (°F): 30.5
Current Temperature (°F): 32.1
Relative Humidity (%): 90%
Dew Point (°F): 29.6
Heat Index (°F): N/A
Barometric Pressure (in Hg): 29.39
Wind Direction: Calm
Wind Speed (mph): 0.0
Wind-Chill (°F): 32.1
Precipitation (Type): Frizzle
Amount (Inches): 1.00
Cloud Cover (AM): Overcast
Cloud Type: Stratus
Weather Stick: Down
Comparative data for the overnight
Temperature:31°F/30.7°F//31°F/31.2°F//32°F/31.6°F//32°F/31.6°F
Relative Humidity: 81%/87%//81%/89%//85%/89%//85%/89%
The N.W.S. really had all four of the temperature and all four of the relative humidity forecasts correct. The temperature did not change much overnight, and neither did the relative humidity. They did well to figure that out and get it right.
Forecast data for today.
Temperature: 31°F/35°F/37°F/37°F.
Relative Humidity: 88%/75%/70%/59%

The snow that has fallen all day must have a very high water content because we have only had about 3-4" added to the snowpack. N.O.A.A. did call for it to snow all day, and the sky also remained overcast with stratus clouds. The buildup on my truck and on the roads is minimal since it is melting almost as fast as it is falling. I think too, that the temperature may have a bit to do with that since it has been close to or above the freezing mark all day. That would also have an effect on the water content.
For the overnight the N.W.S. forecasts ice for the entire period (sleet or freezing rain). The snow is still falling though (21;00 hours), and it has continued unabated all day. The cloud cover has continued at 100% all day as well, and is expected to all night as well. The NEXRAD regional composite radar indicates that there is still a lot of precipitation to pass through before this is all over. The Weather Underground model forecast maps also indicate that this system may well be around until sometime Friday morning.
My Weather Stick is frowning again at the 84% relative humidity. There is no big surprise there. My La Crosse Weather Station started out the evening indicating a storm alert, but now it like the other two electronic instruments call for foul weather with falling barometric pressure. We had high temperatures that were not very high 34.7°F, 33.7°F and 34.3°F. I think the snow will continue through the night, and it will remain as snow. I do not think it will change to sleet or freezing rain, but that depends on the temperatures aloft as well as the ones near the surface. Warm aloft and cold at the surface would be a recipe for sleet or freezing rain. We will see the results in the morning.
High Temperature (°F): 34.9
Current Temperature (°F): 31.8
Relative Humidity (%): 84%
Dew Point (°F): 27.5
Heat Index (°F): N/A
Barometric Pressure (in Hg): 29.93
Wind Direction: Calm
Wind Speed (mph): 0.0
Wind-Chill (°F): 31.8
Precipitation (Type): Snow
Amount (Inches): 3.00
Cover (PM): Overcast
Cloud Type: Stratus
Weather Stick: Down
Comparative data for today.
Temperature::30°F/28.5°F//30°F/33.6°F//33°F/33.8°F//38°F/31.8°F
Relative Humidity: 35%/75%//66%/80%//69%/81%//72%/84%
The N.W.S. did get three of the four temperature forecasts correct, missing only the 17:00 hour data point. They did not do nearly as well with the relative humidity, since they missed all four data points. This was not nearly as good a job as they have been doing. Maybe I should not have said anything.
Forecast data for the overnight
Temperature: 31°F/31°F/32°F/32°F.
Relative Humidity: 81%/81%/85%/85%

I know it is Wednesday because it is snowing, and that is exactly what the forecasters at N.O.A.A. said it would do. In fact they forecast that it would start at 07:0 this morning and by 07:02 it was snowing heavily outside my window. I think I will keep it that way and keep the window between me and the out-of-doors. I know, no sense of adventure. They also said we would have light scattered snow showers over Wilton, Maine between 04:00 and 07:00, but I did not see any of them this morning.
For today the N.W.S. forecasts snow all day, and I believe that. They also forecast the cloud cover to be 100% all day. I believe that also. The storm system appears to be quite deep, and moving slowly, so it is going to take a while to get through here. All that is according to the NEXRAD regional composite radar. The Weather Underground model forecast maps still call for this system to continue to supply us with an ample supply of fresh precipitation. Much of this will be in the form of snow, but there may be some freezing rain or sleet during the middle of the storm. Enjoy it.
My Weather Stick was smiling a bit this morning in response to the 6% relative humidity. All three of my electronic instruments forecast falling barometric pressure. Two of them forecast foul weather while the remote weather station forecasts cloudy conditions. Well, we cannot have precipitation without clouds, so I guess it is hedging its bets. Tomorrow is the first day of spring, well chronological spring anyway. Our first day of spring will have to wait until somewhere around the first of May or so. I have heard from people in Texas that are planting gardens already. Lucky people.
Low Temperature (°F): 24.6
Current Temperature (°F): 28.4
Relative Humidity (%): 66%
Dew Point (°F): 18.5
Heat Index (°F): N/A
Barometric Pressure (in Hg): 30.13
Wind Direction: Southwest
Wind Speed (mph): 2.6
Wind-Chill (°F): 28.4
Precipitation (Type): None
Amount (Inches): 0.00
Cloud Cover (AM): Mostly Cloudy
Cloud Type: Stratus
Weather Stick: Up
Comparative data for the overnight
Temperature::32°F/33.8°F//28°F/27.3°F//26°F/26.2°F//26°F/27.5°F
Relative Humidity: 35%/42%//46%/58%//60%/65%//68%/68%
The N.W.S. did get the forecasts for the temperatures correct. They missed the 23:00 hour forecast for the relative humidity. Their work overnight was very good. I do hope they can continue.
Forecast data for today.
Temperature: 30°F/30°F/33°F/38°F.
Relative Humidity: 35%/66%/69%/72%

N.O.A.A. must be having fun with us. They predicted that the clouds would not start to spill into Western Maine until at least 16:00 hours, but I saw them starting across the western horizon by 08:00 hours. By noon we were mostly cloudy, and by 16:00 hours the sky was overcast with altostratus clouds. You could see the sun, but you could also look at it since it was filtered by a fairly heavy layer of clouds. We did not have any precipitation, so they did get that part right. (And they take issue with my data uploaded from my weather station.) I think the pot needs to take a look in a mirror before calling the kettle black.
For the overnight the N.W.S. forecasts no precipitation until around 04:00 tomorrow morning. The cloud cover forecast, I think, is wrong since we have a great deal more overcast than they suggest (37%/50%/62%/79%). The storm can start at any time from that much overcast. The NEXRAD radar show the system has moved to the edge of Vermont, so it is not that far from us, and could well make it here much earlier than they predict. The only thing that might slow it down is the high pressure system we have
had in place for the last two days. I did notice that the barometric pressure started to fall this morning while I was doing the
morning report. The Weather Underground model forecast maps still call for this storm to last well into Friday. I will be watching
intently.
My Weather Stick is really smiling tonight as a result of the 41% relative humidity. Can you believe that 41% relative humidity. Two of my electronic instruments currently call for foul weather and falling barometric pressure. The remote weather station also calls for falling barometric pressure, but only cloudy conditions. They did record high temperatures, and only the temperature in the barn did not get above 40°F. Those temperatures were 46.5°F, 42.3°F and 37.2°F.
High Temperature (°F): 46.5
Current Temperature (°F): 35.4
Relative Humidity (%): 41%
Dew Point (°F): 13.9
Heat Index (°F): N/A
Barometric Pressure (in Hg): 30.28
Wind Direction: Calm
Wind Speed (mph): 0.0
Wind-Chill (°F): 35.4
Precipitation (Type): Dry
Amount (Inches): 0.00
Cloud Cover (PM): Overcast
Cloud Type: Altostratus
Weather Stick: Up
Comparative data for today.
Temperature::16°F/13.8°F//33°F/31.6°F//42°F/45.1°F//43°F/42.0°F
Relative Humidity: 56%/68%//31%/46%//24%/32%//24%/34%
The N.W.S. did get the forecasts for the temperatures correct. They missed the first two of the relative humidity forecasts, but were within 10% for the 14:00 and 17:00 hour points. Not a great job, but again not bad either.
Forecast data for the overnight
Temperature: 32°F/28°F/26°F/26°F.
Relative Humidity: 35%/46%/60%/68%

N.O.A.A. predicted no cloud cover and no precipitation overnight. They were right on both counts. The net result was that our low temperature overnight reached into the single numbers. The other factor was that we now have very little wind, so it does not feel any colder than it did yesterday morning. Currently I do see some cirrus clouds on our western horizon. This is in advance of a storm system that is not supposed to be here until sometime tomorrow.
For today the N.W.S. forecasts clear skies for most of the day with the clouds forecast to start spilling in late today (7%/7%/7%/21%). Further, we are not supposed to have any precipitation today. I think that today will be a good day to empty the ashes from my outdoor wood boiler and get a full load of wood in so I will not have to deal with it until the weekend. The storm system seems to be in central New York State, and is moving in our direction. We may see this storm sooner rather than later, but only time will tell. The Weather Underground model forecast maps still call for the storm to start around noon tomorrow and end around noon Friday. I am not really sure of that scenario either.
My Weather Stick is between a smirk and a smile as a result of the 6% relative humidity. All three of my electronic instruments call for fair skies and rising barometric pressure. The lows recorded this morning were 9.6°F, 13.7°F and 13.4°F on those instruments. As the saying goes, "Location is everything in life." With clouds showing up on our western horizon already I suspect that the storm may arrive sooner than anyone expects during the overnight, and it may not stay as long as the forecasters say it might.
Low Temperature (°F): 9.6
Current Temperature (°F): 10.9
Relative Humidity (%): 66%
Dew Point (°F): 1.7
Heat Index (°F): N/A
Barometric Pressure (in Hg): 30.49
Wind Direction: Calm
Wind Speed (mph): 0.0
Wind-Chill (°F): 10.9
Precipitation (Type): None
Amount (Inches): 0.00
Cloud Cover (AM): Clear
Cloud Type: None
Weather Stick: Slightly Up
Comparative data for the overnight
Temperature::29°F/24.0°F//23°F/24.6°F//19°F/21.0°F//15°F/16.8°F
Relative Humidity: 42%/46%//50%/49%//54%/52%//61%/58%
The N.W.S. did get the forecasts above correct within limits of the recorded data overnight. Great job by the N.W.S. (I wonder if they can do it for a third time?)
Forecast data for today.
Temperature: 16°F/33°F/42°F/43°F.
Relative Humidity: 56%/31%/24%/24%

Once the last of the clouds moved off to the southeast we had nothing but sunshine for the rest of the day. There was a cold wind blowing all day and only one of my electronic stations got over 40°F. It definitely was a nice day to look at but only from the inside looking out. As N.O.A.A. predicted we had no precipitation today.
For the overnight the N.W.S. forecasts continued clear skies (1%/0%/0%/0%) with no precipitation. This may well allow temperatures to fall even further than they expect. We could see the single numbers again. There is nothing appearing on the NEXRAD regional composite radar and until sometime Wednesday there is nothing on the Weather Underground model forecast maps. Wednesday looks like another snow sandwich in store for us. The filling this time appears to be sleet and freezing rain. The second round of snow is expected to end sometime Friday morning. This looks like a real mess.
My Weather Stick is smiling at the 44% relative humidity. All three of my electronic instruments are forecasting fair skies and rising barometric pressure. I cannot really argue with that. The recorded high temperatures were 40.2°F, 39.6°F and 37.0°F.
High Temperature (°F): 40.2
Current Temperature (°F): 31.6
Relative Humidity (%): 44%
Dew Point (°F): 12.0
Heat Index (°F): N/A
Barometric Pressure (in Hg): 30.42
Wind Direction: North
Wind Speed (mph): 4.2
Wind-Chill (°F): 28.1
Precipitation (Type): Dry
Amount (Inches): 0.00
Cloud Cover (PM): Clear
Cloud Type: None
Weather Stick:
Comparative data for today.
Temperature::24°F/24.0°F//33°F/29.8°F//37°F/39.0°F//38°F/38.8°F
Relative Humidity: 65%/63%//43%/52%//35%/40%//32%/37%
The N.W.S. did get the forecasts above correct within limits of the recorded data. Great job by the N.W.S.
Forecast data for the overnight
Temperature: 29°F/23°F/19°F/15°F.
Relative Humidity: 42%/50%/54%/61%

'Tis St. Patrick's Day, and a time for the wearin' of the green. It will still be quite a while before we see our world wearing anything but white. N.O.A.A. called for light scattered snow showers overnight, but I guess they got that wrong. We did not have any precipitation at all overnight. There were a few cumulus clouds around this morning (and there still are), but they seem to be drifting off to the east. The sun is shining, but we still seem to have quite a bit of wind right now, so it will not feel very warm outside today.
For today the N.W.S. forecasts decreasing cloud cover (32%/17%/10%/10%) and no precipitation for the entire day. They are also predicting significant wind and therefore wind-chills. The NEXRAD regional composite radar is clear, and there is nothing on the Weather Underground model forecast maps until sometime Wednesday afternoon. That may well be a storm of longer than usual duration. Just what we need, 2-3 days of rain.
My Weather Stick is expressionless again due to the 64% relative humidity. All three of my electronic instruments forecast fair skies with rising barometric pressure. With the sun shining and the wind blowing that does not seem surprising. Our low temperatures were, as I suggested last night, not as low as they have been lately (23.1°F/23.2°F/29.7°F). Maybe we can actually look forward to spring arriving sometime in the next month or so, once all this snow is gone. By the way my snow gauge is now only half buried under 2' of snow. At this point 2 down and 2 to go.
Low Temperature (°F): 23.1
Current Temperature (°F): 23.7
Relative Humidity (%): 64%
Dew Point (°F): 13.3
Heat Index (°F): N/A
Barometric Pressure (in Hg): 30.33
Wind Direction: Northwest
Wind Speed (mph): 5.3
Wind-Chill (°F): 17.8
Precipitation (Type): None
Amount (Inches): 0.00
Cloud Cover (AM): Partly Cloudy
Cloud Type: Cumulus
Weather Stick: Straight
Comparative data for the overnight
Temperature::33°F/35.4°F//28°F/32.0°F//25°F/29.1°F//22°F/25.8°F
Relative Humidity: 58%/64%//67%/66%//74%/66%//76%/64%
The N.W.S. did get the temperature forecast correct at all four forecast points overnight. The only point they missed with the relative humidity was at 05:00 hours. They did pretty well this time.
Forecast data for today.
Temperature: 24°F/33°F/37°F/38°F.
Relative Humidity: 65%/43%/35%/32%

I stepped outside late this afternoon to do my usual observations, and what to my wondering eyes appeared but a parting of the clouds with some blue sky behind it that was actually visible. N.O.A.A. had predicted that the cloud cover would decrease a bit, but nowhere did they suggest that we would actually see some blue sky. The sun was not visible, but the moon did show up in that patch of semi-clear sky. In a couple areas of my place there were high temperatures in the low to mid-forties. That was nice.
The N.W.S. still steadfastly calls for light scattered snow showers overnight. The predicted cloud cover (94%/88%/82%/60%) might or might not support that part of the forecast. There is not much showing up on the NEXRAD regional composite radar. The Weather Underground model forecast maps indicate that the clouds and storm system are moving off, and things are going to clear out until late Wednesday. That one looks like it will start as frozen precipitation (snow and mixed), and then it is expected to change to rain and last a while.
My Weather Stick is expressionless (kind of like Uncle Weathby of Tex Antoine fame if you remember him). All this in response to the 59% relative humidity. All three of my electronic instruments see the barometric pressure rising. Two of them call for fair skies, while the remote weather station forecasts cloudy skies. I think the clouds will gradually dissipate and things will be pretty well cleared out by tomorrow morning. Our high temperatures were 40.4°F, 45.5°F and 36.9°F. I do not think that we will see low temperatures as low as we did last week or the week before. Remember Spring starts on Thursday, and tomorrow is St. Patrick's Day. Sounds like it is time for a party.
High Temperature (°F): 40.4
Current Temperature (°F): 38.1
Relative Humidity (%): 59%
Dew Point (°F): 25.0
Heat Index (°F): N/A
Barometric Pressure (in Hg): 29.98
Wind Direction: Calm
Wind Speed (mph): 0.0
Wind-Chill (°F): 38.1
Precipitation (Type): None
Amount (Inches): 0.00
Cloud Cover (PM): Mostly Cloudy
Cloud Type: Nimbostratus
Weather Stick: Straight
Comparative data for today.
Temperature::29°F/30.0°F//35°F/34.8°F//40°F/39.0°F//40°F/39.7°F
Relative Humidity: 85%/84%//64%/77%//50%/67%//48%/65%
The N.W.S. did get the temperature forecast correct at all four forecast points. They did not do as well with the relative humidity getting only the 07:00 hour forecast correct. They are up to their old habits again.
Forecast data for the overnight
Temperature: 33°F/28°F/25°F/22°F.
Relative Humidity: 58%/67%/74%/76%

I did get up a little late this morning, but the N.O.A.A. forecast of no precipitation for the late overnight does not seem to have been correct. I say that because by the time I took Ike out at 07:00 it was snowing, and we have had a couple of snow showers since then. There was nothing more than a dusting of new snow on top of the vehicles, so it did not add to the snowpack like yesterday's snow did. It really did not get as cold either with the lowest temperature around here recorded at 29.6°F.
The N.W.S. is calling for light scattered snow showers all day today again, and with the cloud cover forecast to be 98%, 97%, 96% and 96% that is more than believable. There are some snow showers showing up as echoes on the NEXRAD regional composite radar, and they are widely scattered over the western mountains and foothills of Maine. The Weather Underground also indicates that there may be some scattered showers over our area during the day today. The bulk of the activity though is moving south of the Gulf of Maine and away from us.
My Weather Stick is frowning again at the 84%l relative humidity. The La Crosse Weather Station and Min/Max Thermometer call for unsettled conditions, but the former calls for the barometric pressure to fall, while the latter calls for it to rise. The remote weather station suggests cloudy conditions with steady barometric pressure. Sorry, I broke for lunch. On the way back from lunch I noted that it was not possible to see Mt. Blue due to a snow shower going on in that area. So there are some snow showers scattered around Franklin County, and depending on where you are you may or may not get one. The other low temperatures this morning were 30.8°F and 32.9°F in the barn.
Low Temperature (°F): 29.4
Current Temperature (°F): 29.6
Relative Humidity (%): 84%
Dew Point (°F): 25.4
Heat Index (°F): N/A
Barometric Pressure (in Hg): 29.92
Wind Direction: Calm
Wind Speed (mph): 0.0
Wind-Chill (°F): 29.6
Precipitation (Type): Melt/Snow
Amount (Inches): 0.12
Cloud Cover (AM): Overcast
Cloud Type: Stratus
Weather Stick: Down
Comparative data for the overnight
Temperature::32°F/33.6°F//29°F/31.6°F//27°F/30.9°F//25°F/30.3°F
Relative Humidity: 69%/78%//72%/84%//71%/86%//74%/86%
The N.W.S. did better overnight than they did yesterday. The temperature forecasts were all within 5°F of the recorded temperature and the relative humidity forecasts were all within 10% of the recorded data. This was an excellent job.
Forecast data for today.
Temperature: 29°F/35°F/40°F/40°F.
Relative Humidity: 85%/64%/50%/48%

It was cloudy all day as N.O.A.A. forecast, and there was some snow during the morning adding about 2" to the snowpack. As a result of the cloud cover the temperature did not get out of the thirties except on the north side of the house where it made it all the way up to 41.4°F. There are even spots on the driveway that are beginning to show dirt through the ice.
For the overnight the N.W.S. forecasts scattered light snow showers all night with a cloud cover that seems to be increasing again (62%/67%/73%/80%). At least that should help to keep the temperature from falling into the basement again. The NEXRAD regional composite radar does not show any serious storms in our immediate future. The Weather Underground model forecast maps indicate some cloudy conditions, but nothing more than possible flurries overnight.
My Weather Stick, in response to the 76% relative humidity, has just a little frown. The La Crosse Weather Station calls for unsettled conditions with falling barometric pressure. The other two indicate that foul weather with falling barometric pressure. The recorded high temperatures for today were 36.8°F, 41.4°F and 34.5°F. I think we will see a cloudy night, with some chance of now showers, but nothing of significance. The temperature will probably go below freezing, but not to the levels that it has been lately.
High Temperature (°F): 36.8
Current Temperature (°F): 35.4
Relative Humidity (%): 76%
Dew Point (°F):28.6
Heat Index (°F): N/A
Barometric Pressure (in Hg): 29.85
Wind Direction: Calm
Wind Speed (mph): 0.0
Wind-Chill (°F): 35.4
Precipitation (Type): Snow
Amount (Inches): 2.00
Cloud Cover (PM): Overcast
Cloud Type: Stratus
Weather Stick: Slightly Down
Comparative data for today.
Temperature:26°F/26.4°F//33°F/30.5°F//37°F/36.1°F//37°F/35.9°F
Relative Humidity: 92%/86%//69%/84%//66%/77%//59%/75%
The N.W.S. did well predicting the temperature today, since they got them all correct. They did not do as well with the relative humidity. They missed all but the 07:00 hour point. I do not think we got fair value for our tax dollars on this one.
Forecast data for the overnight
Temperature:32°F/29°F/27°F/25°F.
Relative Humidity: 69%/72%/71%/74%

N.O.A.A. predicted that we would have around 6" of new snow by 07:00 this morning. I was not up to see the start of the storm, but I do not believe it started much before 04:00 hours since there was a bare dusting of new snow when I took Ike out for his morning walk at 06:00 hours. Since then we have accumulated another 2 inches of new snow. Of course it is still snowing, after all it is Saturday. Route 133 here in Wilton, Maine has yet to see a snowplow or sand truck start to clear the road. That should make it interesting for all those folks that like to speed on this road. They revalued our property and raised our taxes for less service than we had before. I guess it is time to think about moving to Township 2/Region 3 or somewhere away from an organized township.
The N.W.S. forecasts snow for the first half of the day, followed by a period of light snow, with the precipitation ending around 16:00 hours. All this is supported by the cloud cover forecast (96%/97%/94%/78%). There is still some precipitation showing up on the NEXRAD regional composite radar, but I am not sure how long it will last. There were prediction of significant snowfall, but I do not see that happening. We may have a couple more inches, but I do not see the amounts that were predicted last night. There was another storm predicted for tomorrow, but according to the Weather Underground model forecast maps that appears to be going south of us.
My Weather Stick is frowning again due to the 85% relative humidity. All three of my electronic instruments currently forecast foul weather with falling barometric pressure. Can we say there is a storm system in the area? I guess we can. Our low temperatures recorded by those instruments were 26.0°F, 24.8°F and 28.9°F. With the barometric pressure falling (and it is) I would guess we are in for some more snow, but I do not think we will get nearly as much as they predicted last night.
Low Temperature (°F): 26
Current Temperature (°F): 26.4
Relative Humidity (%): 85%
Dew Point (°F): 22.4
Heat Index (°F): N/A
Barometric Pressure (in Hg): 29.83
Wind Direction: Calm
Wind Speed (mph): 0.0
Wind-Chill (°F): 26.4
Precipitation (Type): Snow
Amount (Inches): 2.00
Cloud Cover (AM): Overcast
Cloud Type: Stratus
Weather Stick: Down
Comparative data for the overnight.
Temperature:32°F/31.8°F//30°F/28.5°F//28°F/26.9°F//27°F/26.0°F
Relative Humidity: 58%/61%//69%/69%//70%/78%//74%/84%
The N.W.S. did better overnight than they did yesterday. The temperature forecasts were all within 5°F of the recorded temperature and the relative humidity forecasts were all within 10% of the recorded data. This was an excellent job.
Forecast data for today.
Temperature:26°F/33°F/37°F/37°F.
Relative Humidity: 92%/69%/66%/59%

N.O.A.A. forecast scattered light snow for the entire day. Well they got that one wrong, although the cloud cover did decrease as the day wore on. Lat this afternoon that cloud cover did begin to build in again. I did spend the day in the office taking care of some business that I had been letting go for quite a while, and I actually made some progress. I still have a lot to do to get it all done. If I keep chipping away at it I will get it finished. I have always hated bookwork, and that is exactly what this is.
For the overnight the N.W.S. is forecasting snow, and it could be as much as 6" by morning if they are right. The forecast cloud cover would certainly support that forecast (96%/100%/100%/100%). The NEXRAD regional composite radar indicates that there is quite a system headed toward us. It should be interesting to see, in the morning if their prediction is correct. I understand that tomorrow is not supposed to be a very nice day either.
My Weather Stick has responded well to the 54% relative humidity, and is smiling broadly. All three of my electronic instruments forecast falling barometric pressure. That usually indicates a storm on its way. Two of them forecast unsettled conditions while the remote weather station forecasts foul weather for the overnight. The way things are going I would not be surprised to see at least some snow by morning. We may not get 6" or we may get a foot. I do not know, but we will get every flake we have coming to us no doubt. Our high temperatures were39.9°F, 41.2°F and 34.5°F. When I walked Ike during the day you could really feel the strength of the afternoon sun. It really did some work on the snow and ice on the driveway and walk, but all that will be undone overnight I guess.
High Temperature (°F): 39.9
Current Temperature (°F): 38.4
Relative Humidity (%): 54%
Dew Point (°F): 23.0
Heat Index (°F): N/A
Barometric Pressure (in Hg): 29.85
Wind Direction: East Northeast
Wind Speed (mph): 6.4
Wind-Chill (°F): 31.6
Precipitation (Type): None
Amount (Inches): 0.00
Cloud Cover (PM): Mostly Cloudy
Cloud Type: Altostratus
Weather Stick: Up
Comparative data for today.
Temperature:25°F/25.1°F//32°F/27.5°F//36°F/34.3°F//36°F/39.7°F
Relative Humidity: 71%/77%//58%/75%//54%/62%//56%/53%
The N.W.S. had a pretty good run today. Of the eight possible forecasts of the two parameters they missed only one, and that was at 10;00 hours. In reality that was a very good job done by our N.W.S.
Forecast data for the overnight.
Temperature:32°F/30°F/28°F/27°F.
Relative Humidity: 58%/69%/70%/74%

With the clouds in place which N.O.A.A. had predicted the temperature did not fall as far or as fast as it was projected to. By the time I got outside with Ike we had about a half an inch of new snow or less. That was at 06:00 hours. Once again winter lets us know that it is still in control.
For today the ;N.W.S. is calling for scattered light snow showers all day with slowly decreasing cloud cover (82%/73%/64%/66%). There are some echoes showing up on the NEXRAD regional composite radar that may get here later today. This may again be some form of frozen precipitation, like snow. The Weather Underground model forecast map indicates that this will not be a stellar weekend, weather-wise. Well, winter is not over yet, and may not be for a while.
My Weather Stick was expressionless this morning as a result of the 76% relative humidity. My electronic instruments still cannot agree on a forecast. The La Crosse Weather Station forecasts fair skies with rising barometric pressure. The Min/Max Thermometer forecasts unsettled conditions with falling barometric pressure. The remote weather station forecasts foul weather with steady barometric pressure. I think that unsettled is probably the best forecast for today with whit I see outside right now. These instruments had the following for low temperatures this morning (25.3°F/24.8°F/29.1°F), in the same order as the forecasts from each of them.
Low Temperature (°F): 25.3
Current Temperature (°F): 25.3
Relative Humidity (%): 76%
Dew Point (°F): 18.7
Heat Index (°F): N/A
Barometric Pressure (in Hg): 29.88
Wind Direction: Northeast
Wind Speed (mph): 2.0
Wind-Chill (°F): 25.3
Precipitation (Type): Snow
Amount (Inches): 0.50
Cloud Cover (AM): Overcast
Cloud Type: Stratus
Weather Stick: Straight
Comparative data for the overnight.
Temperature:26°F/30.3°F//20°F/27.1°F//18°F/26.2°F//15°F/25.3°F
Relative Humidity: 35%/35%//62%/54%//59%/67%//64%/72%
The N.W.S. had only the 19:00 temperature forecast correct. They did much better with the relative humidity overnight, getting all four of them within 10% of the recorded humidity. Once again, this was not one of their better attempts, but not one of their worst either.
Forecast data for today.
Temperature:25°F/32°F/36°F/36°F.
Relative Humidity: 71%/58%/54%/56%

N.O.A.A. predicted no precipitation today, and they had that right. The also predicted that the cloud cover would increase somewhat over the day. They had