New Year’s Eve, Monday, December 31, 2012

Fine dendritic ice crystals formed on holly berries out by the pond.

Morning Observation:

This morning in Huntington at 7:10AM it’s currently 16 degrees with some lazy snowflakes falling under an overcast sky. Winds are calm. Relative humidity is 93%, dewpoint 15, barometric pressure 30.04″ and falling. We picked up a total of 9″ of blower powder during yesterday’s snowfall and picked up a 0.25″ dusting overnight. We have 17.5″ on the ground. 24hr high was 18, low 5.

Forecast:

Low pressure will drag an Arctic cold front through the region tonight. We’ll see cloudy skies with scattered flurries today. Highs will be in the upper 20s with southwest winds around 10 mph. Tonight should be cloudy with a 40% chance of snow showers or possible snow squalls as the front moves through. Lows will be around 15 with southwest winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming westerly and gusting up to 25 mph after midnight.

High pressure will build in New Years Day bringing partly sunny skies. Highs will be around 15 with northwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Tuesday night should be partly cloudy and cold with lows around zero and west winds around 10 mph.

Wednesday’s looking partly sunny with a 30% chance of snow showers. Highs will be around 8 to 14 above with northwest winds around 10 mph. Wednesday night should be partly cloudy and colder still with lows –5 to –10 below zero.

Almanac:

Last year on this date we had a high of 35 and a low of 26. We picked up 0.25″ of new snow and had 6″ on the ground.

Burlington norms for this date are highs of 29°F and lows of 13°F.
Record high was 56°F in 1965.
Record low was -19°F in 1963.

Sky Notes:

Sunrise: 7:27 AM EST
Sunset: 4:22 PM EST
Length Of Visible Light: 10h 01m
Length of Day: 8h 55m
Tomorrow will be 0m 50s longer.

The Moon is waning gibbous, 18d 3h old with 91% illumination.
Moonrise: 7:59 PM EST
Moonset: 9:00 AM EST

December 31, 2012 | Categories: Uncategorized | Leave A Comment »

Monday, January 9, 2012

Delicate frost crystals on birch branches sparkle like stars in last night's moonlight.

Morning Observation:

This morning in Huntington at 6:35AM it’s currently 17 degrees under mostly cloudy skies. Winds are calm. Relative humidity is 93%, dewpoint 15, barometric pressure 30.26″ and falling. We picked up just a dusting of snow in the past 24hrs and have 3″ on the ground.  24hr high was 34, low 8.

Forecast:

Weak low pressure and an associated warm from will move through the region today bringing us mostly cloudy skies with a chance of snow this morning, then partly cloudy skies later today. Highs will be around 34°F with winds from the SW at 5-10 mph. Tonight should be overcast with a chance of snow after midnight. Lows will be around 23°F with winds from the SSW at 5 mph. Chance of snow is 30%.

Tuesday should be overcast with a chance of snow in the morning, then mostly cloudy with a chance of snow. Highs will be around 37°F with winds from the WSW at 10-15 mph shifting to the NW in the afternoon as a brief high pressure interval moves through. Chance of snow 40%. Tuesday night should bring partly skies cloudy in the evening, then mostly cloudy skies. Lows will be around 12°F with winds from the South at 5 mph.

Wednesday’s looking overcast with highs of 32°F and winds from the ENE at 5 mph shifting to the SSE in the afternoon. Wednesday night should be overcast with lows of 30°F and winds from the ESE at 5 mph. There’s messy weather in the picture for Thursday. Stay tuned…

Almanac:

Last year on this date we had a high of 25 and a low of 21. We picked up 2.25″ of new snow and had 8″ on the ground.

Burlington norms for this date are highs of 27°F and lows of 10°F.
Record high was 57°F in 1937.
Record low was -24°F in 1968.

Sky Notes:

Sunrise: 7:27 AM EST
Sunset: 4:31 PM EST
Length Of Visible Light: 10h 09m
Length of Day: 9h 04m
Tomorrow will be 1m 24s longer.

The Moon is the full “Wolf” Moon (Northeast Native American and Mediaval Wiccan), 15d 17h old with 100% illumination. Other names for this moon include: “Winter” (Colonial American); “Old” (English); “Quiet” (Celtic); and “Ice” (Neo Pagan Wiccan).
Moonrise: 5:17 PM EST
Moonset: 7:23 AM EST

Last night’s moonlight was particularly clear it seemed. The snow had a light frost on it that sparkled brightly all across the fields and into the woods. Frost crystals in the tree branches were like extra stars in the sky. Truly magical!

January 9, 2012 | Categories: Uncategorized | 3 Comments »

Sunday, December 4, 2011

Taft heifers up off Terrien Road

Morning Observation:

Good morning! This morning in Huntington at 8:35AM it’s currently 40 degrees under mostly clear skies. Winds are out of the west at 1-5mph. Relative humidity is 64%, dewpoint 28, barometric pressure 30.41″ and falling. 24hr high was (is) 40, low 34.

Forecast:

South winds will blown in much warmer air today and tomorrow. We’ll have partly cloudy in this morning, then clear skies later with highs of 43°F with gusty winds from the south. Tonight should start off clear in the evening, then become partly cloudy. Lows will be around 28°F with winds from the ENE at 5-10 mph shifting to the NNW after midnight.

Sunday’s looking partly cloudy and warmer still with highs of 50°F and winds from the North at 15 mph. Chance of rain is 20% as a cold front moves in. Sunday night should be overcast with a chance of rain. Lows will be an unseasonably warm 45°F with winds from the NW at 5 mph shifting to the ESE after midnight. Chance of rain i s20%.

Monday should bring overcast skies with a chance of rain in the morning and a chance of rain in the afternoon. High will be a balmy 57°F with winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain is 40%. Monday night should be overcast with rain in the evening and a chance of rain after midnight. Lows will be around 36°F with winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain is 20%.

Tuesday’s looking overcast with a chance of rain in the morning, then mostly cloudy. Highs will continue on the warm side – 57°F – with winds from the NNW at 5 mph. Chance of rain is 40%. Tuesday night look for mostly cloudy skies in the evening, then partly cloudy with fog overnight. Lows will be around 30°F with winds less than 5 mph.

Almanac:

Last year on this date we had a high of 28 and a low of 22.

Burlington norms for this date are highs of 37°F and lows of 23°F.
Record high was 59°F in 2009 (we had a high of 46).
Record low was -15°F in 1940.

Sky Notes:

Sunrise: 7:09 AM EST
Sunset: 4:13 PM EST
Length Of Visible Light: 10h 09m
Length of Day: 9h 04m
Tomorrow will be 1m 20s shorter.

The Moon is waxing gibbous, 9d 7h old with 70% illumination.
Moonrise: 12:28 PM EST
Moonset: 12:22 AM EST

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Saturday, July 30, 2011

A great spangled Fritillary perches atop an echinacea.

Morning Observation:

This morning in Huntington at 8:20am it’s currently 64 degrees under overcast skies. Winds are calm. Relative humidity is 100%, dewpoint 64, barometric pressure 29.90″ and rising rapidly. We picked up 0.17″ of rain in the past 24hrs. 24hr high was 80, low 62.

Forecast:

High pressure will build into the are today bringing with it partly sunny skies with a slight chance of showers this morning, then sunny skies this afternoon. Highs will be in the upper 70s with north winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain is 20%. Tonight should be clear with patchy fog after midnight. Lows will be in the mid 50s with north winds around 10 mph until midnight becoming light and variable.

Sunday’s looking mostly sunny. Highs will be in the lower 80s with light and variable winds. Sunday night should be partly cloudy with a chance of showers as low pressure moves into the area. Lows will be around 60 with light and variable winds. Chance of rain is 30%.

Monday should be partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs will be around 80 with southwest winds around 10 mph. Chance of rain is 50%. Monday night look for partly cloudy skies with a chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 50s. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Almanac:

Last year on this date we had a high of 69 and a low of 46. We picked up 0.29″ of rain.

Burlington norms for this date are highs of 81 and lows of 60.
Record high was 96 in 1959.
Record low was 45 in 1952.

Sky Notes:

Sunrise: 5:36 AM
Sunset: 8:19 PM
Length Of Visible Light: 15h 49m
Length of Day: 14h 42m
Tomorrow will be 2m 18s shorter.

The moon is new today, 29d 3h old with 0% illumination.
Moonrise: 5:27 AM
Moonset: 8:01 PM

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Friday, July 29, 2011

A fly hangs out on an hydrangea blossom.

Morning Observation:

This morning in Huntington at 6:20am it’s currently 66 degrees under overcast skies. Winds are calm. Relative humidity is 99%, dewpoint 66, barometric pressure 29.90″ and steady. 24hr high was 83, low 61.

Forecast:

Low pressure will build in today bringing us cloudy skies with showers and thunderstorms likely mainly this afternoon. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall this afternoon. Highs will be in the upper 70s with south winds around 10 mph. Chance of rain is 70%. Tonight should be mostly cloudy with showers and thunderstorms likely until midnight, then partly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall until midnight. Lows will be in the lower 60s with light and variable winds. Chance of rain is 70%.

High pressure will move into the area Saturday bringing us mostly sunny skies. Highs will be around 80 with light and variable winds becoming northwesterly around 10 mph in the afternoon. Saturday night should be clear with lows in the mid 50s and northeast winds around 10 mph.

Sunday’s looking sunny with highs in the lower 80s and light and variable winds. Sunday night should be mostly clear with lows around 60.

Almanac:

Last year on this date we had a high of 74 and a low of 52.

Burlington norms for this date are highs of 81 and lows of 60.
Record high was 98 in 1949.
Record low was 45 in 1987.

Sky Notes:

Sunrise: 5:35 AM
Sunset: 8:20 PM
Length Of Visible Light: 15h 52m
Length of Day: 14h 44m
Tomorrow will be 2m 15s shorter.

The moon is a waning crescent, 28d 1h old with 2% illumination.
Moonrise: 4:15 AM
Moonset: 7:26 PM

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Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Another unidentified bug lurking in the zucchini. Please post a comment if you know what it is!

Morning Observation:

This morning in Huntington at 6:30am it’s currently 62 degrees under partly cloudy skies. Winds are calm. Relative humidity is 99%, dewpoint 62, barometric pressure 29.68″ and steady. We picked up 0.18″ of rain in the past 24hrs. 24hr high was 73, low 61.

Forecast:

The forecast for today calls for cloudy skies with showers and thunderstorms likely mainly this afternoon when a low pressure trough moves through the area. Some thunderstorms may produce small hail this afternoon. Highs will be in the mid 70s with south winds around 10 mph. Chance of rain is 70%. Tonight should be partly cloudy with showers and thunderstorms likely until midnight, then a slight chance of showers after midnight. Some thunderstorms may produce small hail until midnight. Lows will be in the mid 50s with light and variable winds. Chance of rain is 70%.

Wednesday’s looking partly sunny with highs in the mid 70s and west winds around 10 mph becoming northwesterly in the afternoon. Wednesday night should be partly cloudy with lows in the mid 50s and light and variable winds.

Thursday look for partly sunny skies and highs in the lower 80s with light and variable winds. Thursday night should be partly cloudy with lows in the lower 60s.

Almanac:

Last year on this date we had a high of 66 and a low of 55.

Burlington norms for this date are highs of 82 and highs of 60.
Record high was 94 in 1939.
Record low was 45 in 1976.

Sky Notes:

Sunrise: 5:32 AM
Sunset: 8:23 PM
Length Of Visible Light: 15h 59m
Length of Day: 14h 51m
Tomorrow will be 2m 8s shorter.

The moon is a waning crescent, 25d 1ho old with 21% illumination.
Moonrise: 1:18 AM
Moonset: 5:07 PM

July 26, 2011 | Categories: Uncategorized | 3 Comments »

Monday, July 25, 2011

Anyone know what these bugs are? They were teaming under a zucchini leaf...

Morning Observation:

This morning in Huntington at 6:25am it’s currently a cool 52 degrees under partly cloudy skies. Winds are calm. Relative humidity is 99%, dewpoint 52, barometric pressure 29.94″ and steady. 24hr high was a lovely 77, low 51.

I just gotta say that yesterday was the perfect summer day. And night for that matter…

Forecast:

The forecast for today calls for partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms this morning, then cloudy with occasional showers and thunderstorms this afternoon as a low pressure trough pulls in from the Great Lakes region. Some thunderstorms may produce gusty winds and heavy rainfall this afternoon. Highs will be in the mid 70s with south winds around 10 mph. Chance of rain is 80%. Tonight will bring mostly cloudy skies with occasional showers and thunderstorms until midnight, then partly cloudy skies with a chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Some thunderstorms may produce gusty winds and heavy rainfall until midnight. Lows will be in the lower 60s with light and variable winds. Chance of rain is 80%.

Tuesday will bring patchy fog in the morning. We’ll have partly sunny skies with a chance of showers in the morning, then mostly cloudy skies with showers and thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. Some thunderstorms may produce small hail in the afternoon. Highs will be in the lower 70s with light and variable winds becoming westerly around 10 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain is 70%. Showers and thunderstorms will persist into Tuesday night. Some thunderstorms may produce small hail. Lows will be in the mid 50s with sest winds around 10 mph gusting up to 25 mph. Chance of rain is 60 percent.

Drier air will move in Wednesday bringing with it partly sunny skies. Highs will be in the mid 70s with west winds around 10 mph.

Almanac:

Last year on this date we had a high of 72 and lows of 56. We picked up 0.02″ of rain.

Burlington norms for this date are highs of 82 and lows of 61.
Record high was 97 in 1963.
Record low was 45 in 1912.

Sky Notes:

Sunrise: 5:31 AM
Sunset: 8:24 PM
Length Of Visible Light: 16h 01m
Length of Day 14h 53m
Tomorrow wil:l be 2m 6s shorter.

The moon is a waining crescent, 24d 1h old with 29% illumination.
Moonrise: 12:36 AM
Moonset: 4:10 PM

I spent about an hour out under the stars last night, wondering about the Milky Way with my binos. You really couldn’t have asked for a more perfect summer evening. It seems we haven’t had too many of those this season…

July 25, 2011 | Categories: Uncategorized | 2 Comments »

Sunday, July 24, 2011

Up close with a hosta blossom...

Morning Observation:

Ahhhh, that’s better…

This morning in Huntington at 7:25am it’s currently a comfortable 61 degrees under mostly cloudy skies. Winds are calm. Relative humidity is 99%, dewpoint 60, barometric pressure 29.95″ and rising rapidly. We picked up 0.22″ of rain overnight. 24hr high was 89, low 60.

Forecast:

The hot & humid air that has been dominating the weather in recent days has finally moved out thanks to a cold front. Today we’ll have mostly cloudy skies this morning, but the cloud cover will erode as high pressure builds and dry air moves in. Expect partly cloudy skies later today with highs only in the upper 70s and north winds around 10 mph. Tonight should be clear and nicely cool with lows in the lower 50s and light and variable winds.

Clouds will build in early Monday morning bringing us partly sunny skies with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning then mostly cloudy skies with showers and thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. Highs will be in the mid 70s with light and variable winds becoming southerly around 10 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain is 70%. Monday night showers and thunderstorms are likely. Lows will be around 60 with light and variable winds. Chance of rain is 70%.

Tuesday should be mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs will be in the lower 70s with west winds around 10 mph. Chance of rain is 50%. Tuesday night’s looking partly cloudy with a 50% chance of showers. Lows will be in the upper 50s.

Almanac:

Last year on this date we had a high of 86 and a low of 66. We picked up 0.04″ of rain.

Burlington norms for this date are highs of  82 and lows of 61.
Record high was 95 in 1987.
Record low was 45 in 1912.

Sky Notes:

Sunrise: 5:30 AM
Sunset: 8:25 PM
Length Of Visible Light: 16h 03m
Length of Day: 14h 55m
Tomorrow will be 2m 2s shorter.

The moon is a waning crescent, 23d 2h old with 38% illumination.
Moonrise: 12:01 AM
Moonset: 3:10 PM

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Saturday, July 23, 2011

A popping pair of daylilies blooming by the pond...

Morning Observation:

This morning in Huntington at 8:20am it’s currently 72 degrees under mostly clear skies. Winds are calm. Relative humidity is 87%, dewpoint 68, barometric pressure 29.87″ and steady. We picked up 0.03″ of rain overnight. 24hr high was 91, low 64.

Forecast:

The forecast for today calls for partly sunny skies with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon when a cold front moves into the region. It’ll be on the warm side again with highs in the upper 80s with south winds around 10 mph becoming westerly and gusting up to 25 mph this afternoon. Chance of rain is 20%. Tonight will bring a welcome change with partly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms until midnight then mostly clear. Lows will be in the upper 50s with northwest winds around 10 mph until midnight becoming light and variable. Chance of rain is 30%.

Sunday’s looking lovely with sunny skies and highs in the lower 70s and northwest winds around 10 mph. Sunday night should be clear with lows in the lower 50s and light and variable winds.

Monday should be partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs will be in the upper 70s with south winds around 10 mph. Chance of rain is 50%.

Almanac:

Last year on this date we had a high of 75 and lows of 56. We picked up 0.06″ of rain.

Burlington norms for this date are highs of 82 and lows of 61.
Record high was 93 in 1952.
Record low was 46 in 1923.

Sky Notes:

Sunrise: 5:29 AM
Sunset: 8:26 PM
Length Of Visible Light: 16h 06m
Length of Day: 14h 57m
Tomorrow will be 2m 1s shorter.

The moon is in its last quarter, 22d 3h old with 47% illumination.
No Moon Rise
Moonset: 2:08 PM

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Friday, July 22, 2011

A bee and a fly visit a jewel weed blossom.

Morning Observation:

This morning in Huntington at 7:00am it’s currently a muggy 70 degrees under partly cloudy skies. Winds are calm. Relative humidity is 100%, dewpoint 70, barometric pressure 29.73″ and rising rapidly. We picked up 0.01″ of rain yesterday. 24hr high was an oppressive 93 (with a dewpoint of 82!), 24hr low was 69.

Forecast:

The forecast for today calls for a slightly less hot ‘n’ humid day today. We’ll have partly sunny skies with highs in the upper 80s and west winds around 10 mph. Dewpoints won’t be as high today so it should feel a bit less oppressive. Tonight should be mostly clear until midnight then becoming partly cloudy and cooler with overnight lows in the mid 60s with west winds around 10 mph until midnight becoming light and variable.

Saturday’s looking partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon as a cold front moves in from the north. Highs will in the upper 80s with west winds 10 to 15 mph gusting up to 30 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain is 30%. Saturday night should be partly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows will be in the mid 50s with northwest winds 10 to 15 mph gusting up to 25 mph. Chance of rain is 30%.

Sunday’s looking mostly sunny and more comfortable with highs in the mid 70s and north winds around 10 mph. Sunday night should be mostly clear with lows in the mid 50s.

Almanac:

Last year on this date we had a high of 79 and a low of 60. We picked up 0.33″ of rain.

Burlington norms for this date are highs of  82 and lows of  60.
Record high was 97 in 1955.
Record low was 44 in 1914.

Sky Notes:

Sunrise: 5:28 AM
Sunset: 8:27 PM
Length Of Visible Light: 16h 08m
Length of Day: 14h 59m
Tomorrow will be 1m 57s shorter.

The moon is waning gibbous, 21d 2h old with 57% illumination.
Moonrise: 11:32 PM
Moonset: 1:07 PM

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Thursday, July 21, 2011

Hens & Chicks buds ready to bloom!

Morning Observation:

This morning in Huntington at 7:05am it’s currently a muggy 74 degrees under mostly cloudy skies. Winds are out of the northeast at 0-5mph. Relative humidity is 89%, dewpoint 71, barometric pressure 29.65″ and falling. 24hr high was 88, low 65.

There’s a Heat Advisory in effect for the Champlain Valley today.

Forecast:

The forecast for today calls for partly sunny skies with a chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms this morning. It’s gunna be hazy and hot with highs in the lower 90s and south winds 15 to 20 mph gusting up to 35 mph this afternoon. Chance of rain is 30%. Tonight will bring partly cloudy skies with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms until midnight then becoming mostly clear. It’ll be a muggy night with lows around 70 and dewpoints not much lower. We’ll have southwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusting to 35 mph, then becoming west around 10 mph after midnight. Chance of rain is 20%.

Friday’s looking mostly sunny. It’ll stay on the hot & humid side with highs in the upper 80s and light and variable winds becoming westerl 10 to 15 mph and gusting up to 25 mph in the afternoon. Friday night should be partly cloudy and cooler with lows in the lower 60s and south winds around 10 mph.

Saturday should be mostly sunny with highs in the mid 80s and west winds around 10 mph. Saturday night’s looking partly cloudy with lows around 60.

Sunday we should get a break from the heat with highs in the mid-70s.

Almanac:

Last year on this date we had a high of 81 and a low of 57.

Burlington norms for this date are highs of 82 and lows of  60.
Record high was 94 in 1994.
Record low was 45 in 1966.

Sky Notes:

Sunrise: 5:27 AM
Sunset: 8:28 PM
Length Of Visible Light: 16h 10m
Length of Day: 15h 01m
Tomorrow will be 1m 55s shorter.
The moon is waning gibbous, 20d 2h old with 66% illumination.
Moonrise: 11:06 PM
Moonset: 12:06 PM

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Wednesday, July 20, 2011

A white admiral butterfly.

Morning Observation:

This morning in Huntington at 6:10am it’s currently 57 degrees under partly cloudy skies. Winds are calm. Relative humidity is 99%, dewpoint 57, barometric pressure 29.86″ and steady. 24hr high was 80, low 55.

Forecast:

The forecast for today calls for sunny and warmer with highs in the upper 80s and south winds around 10 mph. Tonight should be clear and increasingly muggy with lows in the upper 60s and south winds around 10 mph.

Thursday will be mostly sunny. It’ll be hot and humid with highs in the lower 90s ands southwest winds 15 to 20 mph gusting to 40 mph in the afternoon. Thursday night should be partly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Some thunderstorms may produce gusty winds, small hail and heavy rainfall. It’ll stay on the humid side with lows around 70 with dewpoints not too far below that making for a muggy night. We’ll have southwest winds 15 to 20 mph gusting to 40 mph. Chance of rain is 30%.

Friday’s looking partly sunny with continued hot and humid conditions. Highs will be around 90 with southwest winds around 10 mph. Friday night should be mostly clear and cooler with lows in the lower 60s.

Almanac:

Last year on this date we had a high of 80 and a low of 58. We picked up 0.19″ of rain.

Burlington norms for this date are highs of 82  and lows of 60.
Record high was 99 in 1977.
Record low was 43 in 1929.

Sky Notes:

Sunrise: 5:26 AM
Sunset: 8:29 PM
Length Of Visible Light: 16h 12m
Length of Day: 15h 03m
Tomorrow will be 1m 52s shorter.

The moon is waning gibbous, 9d 1h old with 75% illumination.
Moonrise: 10:43 PMS
Moonset: 11:06 AM

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Tuesday, July 19, 2011

Tiny spirea blossoms blooming next to the pond...

Morning Observation:

This morning in Huntington at 6:30am it’s currently a juicy 61 degrees under partly cloudy skies. Winds are calm. Relative humidity is 99%, dewpoint 61, barometric pressure 29.84″ and rising. We picked up just 0.03″ of rain in the past 24hrs. 24hr high was 80, low 60.

Forecast:

High pressure will be in charge today bringing us mostly sunny skies. Highs will be in the lower 80s with north winds around 10 mph. Tonight should be clear and seasonable with lows in the lower 50s and north winds around 10 mph until midnight becoming light and variable.

Wednesday should be mostly sunny and warmer with highs in the upper 80s and south winds around 10 mph. Wednesday night will be mostly clear with lows in the mid 60s and south winds around 10 mph.

Thursday’s looking hot ‘n’ humid with partly sunny skies and highs in the lower 90s with outhwest winds 10 to 15 mph gusting up to 30 mph. Thursday should be muggy with lows only in the lower 70s.

Friday look for partly cloudy skies with highs in the upper 80s.

Almanac:

Last year on this date we had a high of 74 and a low of 62. We picked up 0.01″ of rain.

Burlington norms for this date are highs of 82 and lows of 60.
Record high was 94 in 1977.
Record low was 48 in 1970.

Sky Notes:

Sunrise: 5:25 AM
Sunset: 8:30 PM
Length Of Visible Light: 16h 14m
Length of Day: 15h 05m
Tomorrow will be 1m 49s shorter.

The moon is waning gibbous, 18d 1h old with 83% illumination.
Moonrise: 10:20 PM
Moonset: 10:04 AM

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Monday, July 18, 2011

A mallow blooming along our driveway.

Morning Observation:

This morning in Huntington at 6:15am it’s currently a muggy 65 degrees under mostly cloudy skies. Winds are calm. Relative humidity is 99%, dewpoint 64, barometric pressure 29.86″ and falling. We picked up a scant 0.07″ of rain in the past 24hrs. 24hr high was 88, low 64.

Forecast:

A cold front will dominate the region today bringing with it thunderstorms and occasional showers. Some thunderstorms may produce gusty winds and small hail. Highs will be in the mid 80s with southwest winds around 10 mph becoming northwesterly this afternoon. Chance of rain is 80%. High pressure will move into the region tonight making for partly cloudy skies with a chance of showers and thunderstorms until midnight, then a slight chance of showers after midnight. Lows will be around 60 with northwest winds around 10 mph until midnight becoming light and variable. Chance of rain is 40%.

Tuesday’s looking mostly sunny and seasonable. It’ll be cooler and more comfortable with highs in the upper 70s with light and variable winds becoming northwest around 10 mph in the afternoon. Tuesday night should be clear with lows in the mid 50s and east winds around 10 mph.

Wednesday look for mostly sunny skies with highs in the mid 80s and south winds around 10 mph. Warmer, muggier and more unstable weather will be the rule later in the week.

Almanac:

Last year on this date we had a high of 78 and a low of 58. We picked up 0.18″ of rain.

Burlington norms for this date are highs of 82 and lows of 60.
Record high was 99 in 1953.
Record low was 47 in 1956.

Sky Notes:

Sunrise: 5:24 AM
Sunset: 8:31 PM
Length Of Visible Light: 16h 16m
Length of Day: 15h 06m
Tomorrow will be 1m 46s shorter.

The moon is waning gibbous 17d 1h old with 90% illumination.
Moonrise: 9:58 PM
Moonset: 9:02 AM

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Sunday, July 17, 2011

A close-up of Queen Anne's Lace flowerettes.

Morning Observation:

This morning in Huntington at 7:55am it’s currently 64 degrees under clear skies. Winds are calm. Relative humidity is 99%, dewpoint 64, barometric pressure 30.06″ and steady. 24hr high was 86, low 55.

Forecast:

The forecast for today calls for mostly sunny skies. It’ll be a hot’n'muggy one today with highs in the upper 80s and south winds around 10 mph becoming southwesterly this afternoon. Tonight should be mostly clear until midnight then becoming partly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms as a low pressure system and associated cold front move in from the north. Lows will be in the mid 60s with southwest winds 10 to 15 mph until midnight becoming light and variable. Chance of rain is 50%.

Monday should be partly sunny with showers and thunderstorms likely mainly in the morning. Highs will be in the lower 80s with southwest winds around 10 mph becoming northwesterly in the afternoon. Chance of rain is 70%. Monday night should be mostly clear with lows in the upper 50s and north winds around 10 mph.

Tuesday’s looking sunny and cooler with highs in the upper 70s and north winds around 10 mph. Tuesday night should be mostly clear with lows in the mid 50s.

Almanac:

Last year on this date we had a high of 86 and a low of 60. We picked up 0.27″ of rain.

Burlington norms for this date are highs of 82 and lows of 60.
Record high was 97 in 1999 (we had a high of 90).
Record high was 47 in 1908.

Sky Notes:

Sunrise: 5:23 AM
Sunset: 8:32 PM
Length Of Visible Light: 16h 18m
Length of Day: 15h 08m
Tomorrow will be 1m 43s shorter.

The moon is waning gibbous, 16d 3h old with 95% illumination.
Moonrise: 9:35 PM
Moonset: 7:58 AM

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Saturday, July 16, 2011

A small bee perches on a black-eyed Susan along our driveway.

Morning Observation:

This morning in Huntington at 6:30am it’s currently 52 degrees under partly cloudy skies. Winds are calm. Relative humidity is 99%, dewpoint 51, barometric pressure 30.14″ and rising. 24hr high was 81, low 50.

Forecast:

High pressure remains in charge today so we’ll see sunny skies with highs in the mid 80s and light and variable winds. Tonight should be mostly clear with lows in the upper 50s and light and variable winds.

Sunday will be mostly sunny and more humid with highs in the upper 80s and south winds around 10 mph becoming southwesterly in the afternoon. Sunday night should be partly cloudy with lows in the upper 60s and south winds around 10 mph.

Monday showers and thunderstorms are likely as a cold front moves in from Canada. It’ll be muggy with highs in the lower 80s and southwest winds around 10 mph. Chance of rain is 60%. Monday night’s looking mostly clear with lows in the mid 50s.

Almanac:

Last year on this date we had a high of 84 and a low of 66.

Burlington norms for this date are highs of 82 and lows 60.
Record high was 94 in 1969
Record low was 44 in 1946.

Sky Notes:

Sunrise: 5:22 AM
Sunrise: 8:32 PM
Length Of Visible Light: 16h 20m
Length of Day: 15h 10m
Tomorrow will be 1m 39s shorter.

The moon is waning gibbous, 15d 1h old with 99% illumination.
Moonrise: 9:10 PM
Moonrise: 6:52 AM

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Friday, July 15, 2011

White and pink pond lilies bloom in a marsh along the coast of Maine.

Morning Observation:

This morning in Huntington at 6:50am it’s currently 53 degrees under clear skies. Winds are calm. Relative humidity is 99%, dewpoint 53, barometric pressure 30.08″ and rising. 24hr high was 77, low 52.

Forecast:

The forecast for today calls for sunny skies. Highs will be in the lower 80s with light and variable winds becoming northerly around 10 mph this afternoon. Tonight should be clear with patchy fog after midnight. Lows will be in the mid 50s with light and variable winds.

Saturday’s looking sunny. It’ll be warmer and a bit more humid with highs in the mid 80s and light and variable winds. Saturday night should be clear with lows in the upper 50s and light and variable winds.

Sunday should be mostly sunny and more humid still with highs in the mid 80s and south winds around 10 mph. Sunday night a cold front will push into the arear bringing with it a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms.

Monday highs will be in the mid 80s with a 40% chance of rain and thunderstorms.

Almanac:

Last year on this date we had a high of 87 and a low of 60.

Burlington norms for this date are highs of 82 and lows of  60.
Record high was 93 in 1955.
Record low was 44 in 1960.

Sky Notes:

Sunrise: 5:21 AM
Sunset: 8:33 PM
Length Of Visible Light: 16h 22m
Length of Day: 15h 11m
Tomorrow will be 1m 37s shorter.

The moon is the full “Buck” moon (Northeast Native American). Other names for this moon include: “Summer” (Colonial American), “Hay” (English), “Claiming” (Celtic), “Mead” (Medieval Wiccan), and “Rose” (Neo Pagan Wiccan).
Moonrise: 8:41 PM
Moonset: 5:45 AM

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Wednesday, July 13, 2011

Varieties of kelp in a tidal pool at Kittery, Maine.

Morning Observation:

This morning in Huntington at 6:30am it’s currently 61 degrees under mostly cloudy skies. Winds are calm. Relative humidity is 99%, dewpoint 61, barometric pressure 29.73″. 24hr high was 84, low 59.

Forecast:

The forecast for today calls for mostly sunny skies this morning then becoming partly sunny this afternoon with scattered showers and thunderstorms. It’ll be cooler and less humid as a cold front moves in from Canada. Highs today will be in the mid 70s and north winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain is 30%. Tonight should be mostly clear with patchy fog after midnight. Lows will be around 50 with north winds around 10 mph until midnight becoming light and variable.

Thursday look for sunny skies with highs in the upper 70s and light and variable winds becoming northerly around 10 mph in the afternoon. Thursday night should be mostly clear with lows in the lower 50s and light and variable winds.

Temps will heat up towards the weekend with higher humidity. Friday’s looking sunny and warmer with highs in the lower 80s and northeast winds around 10 mph.

Almanac:

Last year on this date we had a high of 84 and a low of 56.

Burlington norms for this date are highs of 82 and lows of 60.
Record high was 96 in 1995.
Record low was 45 in 1940.

Sky Notes:

Sunrise: 5:20 AM
Sunset: 8:34 PM
Length Of Visible Light: 16h 25m
Length of Day: 15h 14m
Tomorrow will be 1m 31s shorter.

The moon is waxing gibbous, 12d 1h old with 96% illumination.
Moonrise: 7:23 PM
Moonset: 3:32 AM

We were on the coast of Maine–in the Kittery area–over the weekend (hence the lack o’ blog the past few days…) There sure were some hot’n'humid days there especially Monday and Tuesday as temps bumped into the lower 90s with dewpoints above 70 degrees. Not my favorite kind of weather to be sure, but the waters of the Atlantic were plenty cool!

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Saturday, July 9, 2011

A sunflower blooming.

Morning Observation:

This morning in Huntington at 7:45am it’s currently 62 degrees under mostly cloudy skies. Winds are out of the west at 0-4mph. Relative humidity is 89%, dewpoint 58, barometric pressure 29.82″ and rising rapidly. 24hr high was 81, low 56.

Forecast:

The forecast for today calls for mostly sunny skies. Highs will be in the lower 70s with light and variable winds becoming northerly around 10 mph this afternoon. Tonight should be clear with patchy fog after midnight. Lows will be around 50 with north winds 10 to 15 mph until midnight becoming light and variable.

Sunday’s looking partly sunny. Highs will be around 80 with light and variable winds becoming southwesterly around 10 mph in the afternoon. Sunday night should be partly cloudy with lows in the upper 50s and light and variable winds.

Monday look for partly sunny skies with a chance of showers and thunderstorms as a cold front moves into the region. Highs will be in the mid 80s with south winds around 10 mph. Chance of rain is 30%.

Almanac:

Last year on this date we had a high of 87 and a low of 71. We picked up 0.01″ of rain.

Burlington norms for this date are highs of 81 and lows of  60.
Record high was 97 in 1988.
Record low was 44 in 1969.

Sky Notes:

Sunrise: 5:16 AM
Sunset: 8:37 PM
Length Of Visible Light: 16h 32m
Length of Day: 15h 20m
Tomorrow will be 1m 16s shorter.

The moon is waxing gibbous, 8d 2h old with 64% illumination.
Moonrise: 3:11 PM
Moonset: 12:24 AM

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Friday, July 8, 2011

Up close and personal with an echinacea blossom on our back deck.

Morning Observation:

This morning in Huntington at 8:05am it’s currently 65 degrees under mostly clear skies. Winds are calm. Relative humidity is 88%, dewpoint 61, barometric pressure 29.92″ and falling. 24hr high was 77, low 51.

Forecast:

The forecast for today calls for partly sunny skies with a chance of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon. Highs will be around 80 with light and variable winds becoming southerly around 10 mph this afternoon and becoming more humid. Chance of rain is 30%. Tonight should be mostly cloudy until midnight then becoming partly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows will be in the mid 50s with light and variable winds. Chance of rain is 30%.

Saturday’s looking partly sunny in the morning then clearing. Highs will be in the upper 70s with north winds around 10 mph. Saturday night should be clear with lows around 50 and east winds around 10 mph.

Sunday look for mostly sunny skies with highs in the lower 80s and light and variable winds. Sunday night should be mostly clear with lows around 60.

Monday should be partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs will in the mid 80s. Chance of rain is 40%.

Almanac:

Last year on this date we had a high of 93 and a low of 66.

Burlington norms for this date are highs of 81 and lows of  59.
Record high was 98 in 1921.
Record low was 40 in 1969.

Sky Notes:

Sunrise: 5:16 AM
Sunset: 8:37 PM
Length Of Visible Light: 16h 33m
Length of Day: 15h 21m
Tomorrow will be 1m 12s shorter.

The moon is in its first quarter, 7d 3h old with 53% illumination.
Moonrise: 1:57 PM
No Moon Set

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Thursday, July 7, 2011

Pale blue chicory blooming along Texas Hill Road.

Morning Observation:

This morning in Huntington at 6:20am it’s currently 61 degrees under partly cloudy skies. Winds are calm. Relative humidity is 96%, dewpoint 60, barometric pressure 29.87″ and rising. We picked up 0.95″ of rain in the past 24hrs during two rounds of rain. The first was the strong line of thunderstorms that roared through the area at around 3:30pm yesterday, bringing high winds, lots of cloud-to-ground lightning and knocking out our power until around 3:00am. The second downpour was later at night. Very exciting stuff! 24hr high was 85, low 61.

Forecast:

The forecast for today calls for mostly sunny skies and cooler with highs in the mid 70s. Winds will be out of the north at around 10 mph. Tonight should be clear with patchy dense fog after midnight. Lows will be around 50 with light and variable winds.

Friday should bring patchy dense fog in the morning then partly sunny skies. Highs will be in the upper 70s with light and variable winds. Friday night should be mostly cloudy with a 50% chance of showers. Lows will be in the upper 50s with light and variable winds.

Saturday’s looking partly sunny with a 30% chance of showers. Highs will be in the upper 70s with northwest winds around 10 mph. Saturday night should be mostly clear with lows in the mid 50s.

Sunday should be mostly sunny with highs in the lower 80s.

Almanac:

Last year on this date we had a high of 94 and a low of 64.

Burlington norms for this date are highs of 81 and lows of  59.
Record high was 96 in 1908
Record low was 43 in 1969.

Sky Notes:

Sunrise: 5:15 AM
Sunset: 8:38 PM
Length Of Visible Light: 16h 34m
Length of Day: 15h 22m
Tomorrow will be 1m 8s shorter.

The moon is a waxing crescent, 6d 1h old with 41% illumination.
Moonrise: 12:42 PM
Moonset: 11:53 PM

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Wednesday, July 6, 2011

A black-eyed Susan about to open its eye.

Morning Observation:

This morning in Huntington at 6:55am it’s currently 62 degrees under mostly cloudy skies. Winds are calm. Relative humidity is 975, dewpoint 61, barometric pressure 29.85″ and steady. 24hr high was 84, low 57.

Forecast:

The forecast for today calls for partly sunny skies with a chance of showers and thunderstorms this morning then cloudy with showers and thunderstorms likely this afternoon as a cold front moves through the region. Some thunderstorms may produce damaging winds, large hail and heavy rainfall this afternoon. Highs will be in the mid 80s with south winds around 10 mph becoming southwesterly and gusting up to 25 mph this afternoon. Chance of rain is 70%. Tonight will be mostly cloudy with showers and thunderstorms likely until midnight then partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers after midnight. Lows will be in the upper 50s. Chance of rain is 60%.

Thursday’s looking mostly sunny. Highs will be in the mid 70s with west winds around 10 mph. Thursday night should be clear with lows in the upper 40s and west winds around 10 mph.

Friday look for mostly sunny skies with highs in the lower 80s and light and variable winds. Friday night should be  partly cloudy with lows in the mid 50s.

Saturday’s looking partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs will be around 80.

Almanac:

Last year on this date we had a high of 91 and a low of 67.

Burlington norms for this date are highs of  81 and lows of 59.
Record high was 94 in 1995.
Record low was 39 in 1962.

Sky Notes:

Sunrise: 5:14 AM
Sunset: 8:38 PM
Length Of Visible Light: 16h 35m
Length of Day: 15h 23m
Tomorrow will be 1m 5s shorter.

The moon is a waxing crescent, 5d 2h old with 30% illumination.
Moonrise: 11:28 AM
Moonset: 11:25 PM

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Tuesday, July 5, 2011

A burst of fireworks at our neighbors' annual display.

Morning Observation:

This morning in Huntington at 7:15am it’s currently 61 degrees under partly cloudy skies. Winds are calm. Relative humidity is 97%, dewpoint 60, barometric pressure 29.85″ and rising. 24hr high was 84, low 58.

Forecast:

Weak high pressure will give us plenty of sunshine today. Highs will be in the mid 80s with light and variable winds becoming westerly around 10 mph this afternoon. Tonight should be mostly clear until midnight then becoming partly cloudy. Lows will be in the lower 60s with light and variable winds.

Wednesday a cold front will move in and bring us showers with thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. Highs will be around 80 with south winds around 10 mph becoming southwesterly in the afternoon. Chance of rain is 70%.
Wednesday night showers and thunderstorms are likely. Lows will be in the upper 50s with west winds around 10 mph. Chance of rain is 70%.

Thursday look for mostly sunny skies. Highs will be in the mid 70s with northwest winds around 10 mph. Thursday night should be clear and cooler with lows in the upper 40s.

Friday looking mostly clear with highs in the lower 80s.

Almanac:

Last year on this date we had a high of 90 and a low of 55.

Burlington norms for this date are highs of  81 and lows of 59.
Record high was 98 in 1911
Record low was 44 in 1962.

Sky Notes:

Sunrise: 5:14 AM
Sunset: 8:38 PM
Length Of Visible Light: 16h 37m
Length of Day: 15h 24m
Tomorrow will be 1m 1s shorter.

The moon is a waxing crescent, 4d 2h old with 20% illumination.
Moonrise: 10:15 AM
Moonset: 10:58 PM

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