Thursday, October 31, 2013
A hairy woodpecker visits the buckeye tree next to the back deck.
Morning Observation:
This morning in Huntington at 7:45AM it’s currently 44 degrees under mostly cloudy skies. Winds are out of the southwest at 0-5 mph. Relative humidity is 98%, dewpoint 44, barometric pressure 30.08″ and falling rapidly. We picked up 0.01″ of melted precipitation in the past 24hrs mostly from the melted “snizzle” that fell yesterday morning. Yesterday’s high was 45 and the overnight low was 32.
Forecast:
A strengthening low pressure system currently out over the western Great Lakes will move eastward today as a warm front lifts northeastward into the region bring mild temperatures, rain and windy conditions. We’ll see cloudy skies with occasional rain showers, mainly this afternoon. Highs will be in the upper 50s with south winds around 10 mph and increasing to 15 to 20 mph this afternoon. Chance of rain is 80%. Tonight will be rainy with lows in the mid 50s and south winds 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain is near 100%.
Rain will continue into Friday. It will be windy with highs in the mid 60s and southwest winds 15 to 20 mph gusting up to 30 mph, and increasing to 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain is near 100%. Friday night should be mostly cloudy and breezy. Lows will be in the lower 40s with southwest winds 20 to 25 mph and gusting up to 45 mph.
Saturday’s looking cloudy with a 50% chance of showers. Highs will be around 50 with southwest winds around 10 mph. Saturday night rain or snow showers are likely as cold air pulls in behind the departing low. Lows will be in the lower 30s. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Almanac:
Last year on this date we had a high of 55 and low of 44. We picked up 0.61″ of rain.
Burlington norms for this date are highs of 52°F and lows of 35°F.
Record high was 69°F in 1946.
Record low was 17°F in 1925.
Sky Notes:
Sunrise: 7:28 AM EDT
Sunset: 5:42 PM EDT
Length Of Visible Light 11h 14m
Length of Day
10h 14m
Tomorrow will be 2m 43s shorter.
The Moon is a waning crescent, 26d 11h old with 11% illumination.
Moonrise: 4:08 AM EDT
Moonset: 4:04 PM EDT
About Today’s Photo:
A pair of hairy woodpeckers were busily and noisily flying about the back yard the other day. I got this shot as one of them landed briefly in the buckeye tree by the back deck.
Nikon D600, Sigma 120-400mm lens @ 400mm, ISO 1600, f/5.6, 1/2500″ exposure.
Wednesday, October 30, 2013
Yesterday’s heavy frost bejewels a dried grass head.
Morning Observation:
This morning in Huntington at 6:30AM it’s currently 30 degrees under overcast skies. Winds are calm. Relative humidity is 92%, dewpoint 28,barometric pressure 30.28”. Yesterday’s high was 42, and the overnight low was 26.
Forecast:
An upper level trough will bring a brief period of light snow across the northern Adirondacks east-southeastward into south-central Vermont early this morning. We’ll see cloudy a slight chance of light snow or flurries this morning in our area. Highs today will be in the mid 40s with light and variable winds. Chance of snow is 20%. A ridge of high pressure will build in this afternoon offering a few breaks in the clouds. Tonight should be partly cloudy with lows in the mid 30s and light and variable winds.
A warm front will lift northeastward Thursday bringing cloudy skies, moderated temperatures and a good shot of rain mainly in the afternoon and into the evening. Highs will be in the mid 50s with south winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain is 70%. Rain will continue into Thursday night with lows in the upper 50s and south winds 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain is 90%.
Rain will continue into Friday as a cold front follows on the heels of the warm air mass. It’ll be breezy and mild with highs in the lower 60s and south winds 20 to 25 mph gusting up to 40 mph. Chance of rain is 90%. Friday night should be partly cloudy with lows in the lower 40s.
Almanac:
Last year on this date we had a high of 67 and a low of 54. We picked up 0.77″ of rain courtesy of the remnants of “Super Storm” Sandy.
Burlington norms for this date are highs of 52°F and lows 35°F.
Record high was 70°F in 1935.
Record low was 20°F in 1925.
Sky Notes:
Sunrise: 7:26 AM EDT
Sunset: 5:43 PM EDT
Length Of Visible Light: 11h 17m
Length of Day: 10h 17m
Tomorrow will be 2m 44s shorter.
The Moon is a waning crescent, 25d 10h old with 19% illumination.
Moonrise: 3:03 AM EDT
Moonset: 3:35 PM EDT
About Today’s Photo:
Yesterday’s first hard freeze of the season made for a sparkly morning. The grasses in our front field were decked out with glittering coats of frost that gleamed in the morning sunlight.
Nikon D600, Sigma 105mm lens, ISO 640, f/13, 1/160″ exposure.
Tuesday, October 29, 2013
A bluebird feeds on burning bush berries.
Morning Observation:
This morning in Huntington at 6:35AM it’s currently a brisk 19 degrees under clear skies. The crescent moon is shining brightly in the south. Winds are calm. Relative humidity is 94%, dewpoint 18, barometric pressure 30.45” and rising. We picked up 0.06” of rain in the past 24hrs. Yesterday’s high was 45, and the overnight low was 19.
Forecast:
Chilly Canadian high pressure will crest over the region this morning having delivered the coldest air yet of the season. We’ll see sunny skies and cool temperature with highs only around 40 and light and variable winds. Tonight should be mostly clear until midnight, then become mostly cloudy with a slight chance of light snow after midnight as a weak mid-level disturbance moves in. Lows will be in the mid 20s with light and variable winds. Chance of snow is 20%.
Wednesday should be cloudy with a chance of light snow in the morning. Accumulations of 0.5-1″ may occur especially south of our immediate area. Skies should become partly sunny in the afternoon as the trough departs. Highs will be in the lower 40s with light and variable winds. Chance of snow is 40%. Wednesday night should be partly cloudy with lows in the lower 30s and light and variable winds.
A warm front will lift into the region Thursday bringing cloudy skies, moderated temperatures and a 50% chance of rain showers. Highs will be in the lower 50s with south winds 10 to 15 mph gusting up to 25 mph. Thursday night showers are likely. Lows will be in the upper 40s. Chance of rain is 70%.
Almanac:
Last year on this date we had a high of 62 and a low of 45.
Burlington norms for this date are highs of 52°F and lows of 35°F.
Record high was 71°F in 1946.
Record low was 20°F in 1969.
Sky Notes:
Sunrise: 7:25 AM EDT
Sunset: 5:45 PM EDT
Length Of Visible Light: 11h 20m
Length of Day: 10h 20m
Tomorrow will be 2m 46s shorter.
The Moon is a waning crescent, 24d 10h old with 27% illumination.
Moonrise: 2:01 AM EDT
Moonset: 3:07 PM EDT
About Today’s Photo:
The bluebirds are on the move this time of year. Other neighbors have reported seeing flocks of them over the past several days. A small group was camped out down by Fargo Brook feeding on the berries of the burning bush by the stream side. The contrast of colors was irresistible!
Nikon D600, Sigma 120-400mm lens @ 400mm, ISO 1600, f/5.6, 1/800″ exposure.
Monday, October 28, 2013
Last splashes of color
Morning Observation:
This morning in Huntington at 7:05AM it’s currently 39 degrees under overcast skies. Winds are out of the west at 0-3 mph. Relative humidity is 88%, dewpoint 36, barometric pressure 30.00″. We picked up 0.02″ of rain in the past 24hrs. Yesterday’s high was 45, and the overnight low was 29.
Forecast:
A fast moving surface trough will cross just to our north today bringing scattered rain showers with some snow showers possible in the higher elevations. A large Canadian high pressure system will move into the area tonight and Tuesday bringing very chilly air. We’ll see mostly cloudy skies this morning with a chance of snow or rain showers this morning, then partly sunny skies later in the day. Highs will be in the lower 40s with southwest winds 15 to 20 mph, becoming northwesterly this afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Tonight should be clear and cold with lows around 19 and northwest winds around 10 mph until midnight, becoming light and variable.
Tuesday should be partly sunny in the morning, then clearing. Highs will only be around 40 with light and variable winds. Tuesday night should be mostly cloudy with lows in the mid 20s and light and variable winds.
Wednesday’s looking partly sunny with highs in the lower 40s and light and variable winds. Wednesday night should be mostly clear with lows around 30.
Almanac:
Last year on this date we had a high of 62 and a low of 45.
Burlington norms for this date are highs of 53°F and lows of 36°F.
Record low was 75°F in 1947 (again with the 1947!)
Record low was 19°F in 1974.
Sky Notes:
Sunrise: 7:24 AM EDT
Sunset: 5:46 PM EDT
Length Of Visible Light: 11h 22m
Length of Day: 10h 22m
Tomorrow will be 2m 47s shorter.
Moon is a waning crescent, 23d 10h old with 36% illumination.
Moonrise: 1:01 AM EDT
Moonset: 2:39 PM EDT
About Today’s Photo:
The poplars, aspens, and oaks hold on to their leaves—their last splashes of foliage color on the hillside above upper East Street looking like a sponge painting yesterday morning.
Nikon D600, Nikon 24-120mm lens @ 86mm, circular polarizer, ISO 250, f/4, 1/125″ exposure.
Sunday, October 27, 2013
Pine Siskins in the hemlock by the studio stairs
Morning Observation:
This morning in Huntington at 8:40AM it’s currently 42 degrees under mostly cloudy skies. Winds are out of the west at 0-4 mph. Relative humidity is 80%, dewpoint 36, barometric pressure 29.79″. Yesterday’s high was 45, and the overnight low was 41.
Forecast:
The string of below normal temperatures continues. Weak high pressure will build today. We’ll see mostly cloudy skies with a chance of rain showers, mainly this morning. Highs will be in the lower 40s with southwest winds around 10 mph, becoming westerly this afternoon. Chance of rain is 40%. Tonight should be partly cloudy with a slight chance of snow showers after midnight. Lows will be around 30 with west winds around 10 mph, becoming southerly after midnight. Chance of snow is 20%.
Monday should start out mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. There’s a chance of snow or rain showers, mainly in the morning. Highs will be in the lower 40s with southwest winds 15 to 20 mph, becoming northwesterly in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40%. High pressure will build in Monday night bringing mostly clear skies and quite chilly temperatures with lows in the upper teens to lower 20s and northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tuesday’s looking sunny and cold with highs only in the upper 30s and northwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Tuesday night should be partly cloudy with lows in the upper 20s.
Almanac:
Last year on this date we had a high of 69 and low of 44.
Burlington norms for this date are highs of 53°F and lows of 36°F.
Record high was 74°F in 1947.
Record low was 22°F in 1974.
Sky Notes:
Sunrise: 7:22 AM EDT
Sunset: 5:48 PM EDT
Length Of Visible Light: 11h 25m
Length of Day: 10h 25m
Tomorrow will be 2m 47s shorter.
Moon is a waning crescent, 22d 12h old with 45% illumination.
Moonrise: 12:02 AM EDT
Moonset: 2:09 PM EDT
About Today’s Photo:
The prolific cone crop in the studio hemlock continues to attract many birds. These Pine Siskins were perched at the top.
Nikon D600, Sigma 120-400mm lens @ 400mm, ISO 2000, f/5.6, 1/1600″ exposure.
Saturday, October 26, 2013
Camel’s Hump dusted with snow yesterday afternoon.
Morning Observation:
This morning in Huntington at 8:30AM it’s currently a raw 39 degrees and raining lightly under overcast skies. Winds are calm. Relative humidity is 89%, dewpoint 36, barometric pressure 30.01″ and falling. We’ve picked up just a trace of rain overnight. Yesterday’s high was 44, and the overnight low was 28.
Forecast:
low pressure will track from the northern Great Lakes eastward across southern Quebec today and tonight. We’ll see cloudy skies with a slight chance of rain or snow showers this morning. Highs will be in the mid 40s with south winds 10 to 15 mph gusting up to 35 mph this afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Tonight should be cloudy with a slight chance of rain showers and a slight chance of snow showers after midnight. Lows will be in the lower 30s with southwest winds 15 to 20 mph gusting up to 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday should be mostly cloudy with a slight chance of rain or snow showers in the morning, then partly sunny in the afternoon as a ridge of high pressure builds in to the region. Highs will be in the lower 40s with west winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Sunday night should be partly cloudy with lows around 30 and west winds around 10 mph.
Monday’s looking partly sunny with a 40% chance of rain showers as another cold front and associated low pressure system slide southeastward. Highs will be in the mid 40s with southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Monday night should be partly cloudy with a 30% chance of rain showers and lows in the upper 20s.
Almanac:
Last year on this date we had a high of 64 and a low of 42.
Burlington norms for this date are highs of 53°F and lows of 36°F.
Record high was 75°F in 1963.
Record low was 19°F in 1941.
Sky Notes:
Sunrise: 7:21 AM EDT
Sunset: 5:49 PM EDT
Length Of Visible Light: 11h 28m
Length of Day: 10h 28m
Tomorrow will be 2m 49s shorter.
The Moon is in its last quarter, 21d 12h old with 54% illumination.
No Moon Rise
Moonset: 1:37 PM EDT
About Today’s Photo:
It’s coming! Camel’s Hump sat dusted with snow yesterday as the last yellow poplar leaves caught some fleeting afternoon sunshine.
Nikon D600, Nikon 24-120mm lens @ 120mm, circular polarizer, ISO 800, f/9, 1/200″ exposure.
Friday, October 25, 2013
Bug bane seed pods in the ornamental garden
Morning Observation:
This morning in Huntington at 6:40AM it’s currently 35 degrees under overcast skies. A few snowflakes are falling. Winds are out of the SW at 3-4 mph, Relative humidity is 89%, dewpoint 32, barometric pressure 29.98” and rising. We picked up 0.8” of rain in the past 24hrs and a thin layer of graupelly sleet. Yesterday’s high was 43, and the overnight low was 35.
Forecast:
High pressure will build over the region today and tonight bringing dry weather but with skies remaining mostly
cloudy. We’ll see mostly cloudy skies with a slight chance of snow showers this morning. Highs will only be in the lower 40s with northwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of snow is 20%. Tonight should be partly cloudy with lows in the upper 20s and west winds around 10 mph, becoming southerly after midnight.
Saturday will bring a slight chance of snow showers in the morning along with cloudy skies and a chance of rain showers later in the day as a clipper system moves into the region from the northwest. Highs will be in the lower 40s with south winds 15 to 20 mph and gusting up to 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Saturday night should be mostly cloudy with a chance of snow showers. Lows will be in the lower 30s with south winds 15 to 20 mph and gusting up to 30 mph. Chance of snow is 30%.
High pressure will ridge in Sunday bringing partly sunny skies with a chance of rain or snow showers in the morning as the clipper departs. Highs will be in the mid 40s with west winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Sunday night should be partly cloudy with lows around 30.
Almanac:
Last year on this date we had a high of 65 and a low of 35.
Burlington norms for this date are highs of 54°F and lows of 36°F.
Record high was 80°F in 1963.
Record low was 22°F in 1949.
Sky Notes:
Sunrise: 7:20 AM EDT
Sunset: 5:51 PM EDT
Length Of Visible Light: 11h 30m
Length of Day: 10h 31m
Tomorrow will be 2m 50s shorter.
The Moon is waning gibbous, 20d 10h old with 64% illumination.
Moonrise: 11:05 PM EDT
Moonset: 1:02 PM EDT
About Today’s Photo:
One of the last blooming flowers of the fall, bug bane, has set its seed pods. I like the delicacy of the pod shapes.
Nikon D600, Sigma 105mm lens, ISO 1250, f/13, 1/30″ exposure.
Wednesday, October 23, 2013
A chickadee feed on hemlock seed by my studio steps.
Morning Observation:
This morning in Huntington at 7:20AM it’s currently a brisk 33 degrees under mostly clear skies. Winds are calm. Relative humidity is 97%, dewpoint 32, barometric pressure 29.72″. We picked up 0.17″ of rain in the past 24hrs. Yesterday’s high was 56, and the overnight low was 31.
Forecast:
This morning’s mostly clear skies will give way to mostly cloudy skies later. It will be chillier today with highs only in the mid 40s with light and variable winds. Tonight should be partly cloudy and chilly with lows in the upper 20s and light and variable winds.
Thursday should be partly sunny in the morning, then become cloudy. Highs will be in the mid 40s with west winds 15 to 20 mph and gusting up to 35 mph. Thursday night should be cloudy with lows in the upper 20s and west winds 10 to 15 mph gusting up to 25 mph.
Friday’s looking mostly cloudy with highs in the lower 40s and west winds around 10 mph. Friday night should be partly cloudy with lows around 30.
Almanac:
Last year on this date we had a high of 57 and a low of 33.
Burlington norms for this date are highs of 54°F and lows of 37°F.
Record high was 78°F in 1979.
Record low was 20°F in 1961.
Sky Notes:
Sunrise: 7:17 AM EDT
Sunset: 5:54 PM EDT
Length Of Visible Light: 11h 36m
Length of Day: 10h 36m
Tomorrow will be 2m 53s shorter.
The Moon is waning gibbous, 18d 10h old with 81% illumination.
Moonrise: 9:17 PM EDT
Moonset: 11:38 AM EDT
About Today’s Photo:
The hemlock tree by my studio steps has a prolific crop of cones this season. It’s attracting all kinds of birds including Pine Siskins, Redpoles, and Juncos. This Chickadee and his pals was busily feeding on the tiny seeds that hide out in the cones.
Nikon D600, Sigma 120-400mm lens @ 400mm, ISO 2000, f/5.6, 1/500″ exposure.
Tuesday, October 22, 2013
Magnolia seeds on the tree in our back yard.
Morning Observation:
This morning in Huntington at 7:15AM it’s currently 50 degrees and raining lightly under overcast skies. Winds are out of the south at 2-4 mph. Relative humidity is 80%, dewpoint 44, barometric pressure 29.75″ and falling. We picked up 0.02″ of rain so far this morning. Yesterday’s high was 61, and the overnight low was 51.
Forecast:
A cold front will bring a period of rain and showers today and usher in much cooler weather for the rest of the week. We’ll see cloudy skies with showers likely mainly this afternoon. Highs will be in the mid 50s with south winds 15 to 20 mph, becoming southwesterly this afternoon. Chance of rain is 70%. Tonight should be mostly clear until midnight, then become partly cloudy. Lows will be in the lower 30s with southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday should be cloudy with a 20% chance of rain showers as a trough moves through the region. Highs will only be in the mid 40s with southwest winds around 10 mph. Wednesday night should be partly cloudy with lows in the upper 20s and west winds 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday’s looking mostly cloudy with highs in the mid 40s and west winds 15 to 20 mph and gusting up to 30 mph. Thursday night should be mostly cloudy with lows in the lower 30s.
Almanac:
Last year on this date we had a high of 60 and a low of 39. We picked up 0.05″ of rain.
Burlington norms for this date are highs of 55°F and lows of 37°F.
Record high was 81°F in 1979.
Record low was 23°F in 1959.
Sky Notes:
Sunrise: 7:16 AM EDT
Sunset: 5:55 PM EDT
Length Of Visible Light: 11h 39m
Length of Day: 10h 39m
Tomorrow will be 2m 51s shorter.
The Moon is waning gibbous, 17d 10h old with 88% illumination.
Moonrise: 8:28 PM EDT
Moonset: 10:47 AM EDT
About Today’s Photo:
The magnolia tree in our back yard produced a very prolific crop of bright red seeds this season. We’ve never seen so many before. Perhaps the tree is just maturing enough to really put out…
Nikon D600, Sigma 105mm lens, ISO 1250, f/8, 1/60″ exposure.
Monday, October 21, 2013
An echinacea seedhead in our ornamental garden
Morning Observation:
This morning in Huntington at 7:20AM it’s currently 33 degrees under mostly clear skies. Winds are calm. Relative humidity is 98%, dewpoint 32, barometric pressure 30.04″ and rising. Yesterday’s high was 55 and the overnight low was 32. We have some frost on the ground.
Forecast:
High pressure over the region has brought us a chilly albeit clear start to the day. We’ll see temperatures rise into midday as a warm front lifts into the region and delivers one more day of above normal temperatures before a cooling trend sets in. We’ll see partly cloudy skies with highs in the upper 50s and light and variable winds, becoming south around 10 mph and gusting up to 25 mph. Tonight should be cloudy with a chance of showers after midnight as a low pressure system and attendant cold front swing in from the west. Lows will be in the lower 40s with south winds around 10 mph, gusting up to 25 mph after midnight. Chance of rain is 50%.
Tuesday should be cloudy with showers likely mainly in the morning. Highs will be in the lower 50s with south winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming southwesterly in the afternoon. Chance of rain is 60%. Tuesday night should be partly cloudy with lows in the lower 30s and southwest winds around 10 mph. Some high elevation snow is possible in the ‘Dacks and Greens.
Wednesday’s looking mostly cloudy with a chance of rain showers as the low lingers and moves off to our east. We’ll be in to some much cooler weather with highs only be in the mid 40s and southwest winds around 10 mph. Chance of rain is 30%. Wednesday night should be partly cloudy with lows in the upper 20s.
Almanac:
Last year on this date we had a high of 52 and a low of 43. We picked up 0.03″ of rain.
Burlington norms for this date are highs of 55°F and lows of 37°F.
Record high was 76°F in 1995.
Record low was 20°F in 1972.
Sky Notes:
Sunrise: 7:14 AM EDT
Sunset: 5:57 PM EDT
Length Of Visible Light: 11h 41m
Length of Day: 10h 42m
Tomorrow will be 2m 54s shorter.
The Moon is waning gibbous, 16d 10h old with 94% illumination.
Moonrise: 7:42 PM EDT
Moonset: 9:52 AM EDT
About Today’s Photo:
The color may be gone, but the interest is not! An echinacea seedhead reveals interesting structure in our ornamental garden.
Nikon D600, Sigma 105mm lens, ISO 1250, f/13, 1/100″ exposure.
Sunday, October 20, 2013
Acorns!
Morning Observation:
This morning in Huntington at 9:00AM it’s currently 46 degrees under mostly cloudy skies. Winds are calm. Relative humidity is 76%, dewpoint 39, barometric pressure 29.77″ and rising rapidly. We picked up 0.11″ of rain overnight. Yesterday’s high was 61, and the overnight low was 44.
Forecast:
High pressure is currently building into the region and will dominate our weather for the next couple of days. We’ll see mostly cloudy this morning, becoming partly sunny this afternoon. Highs will be in the mid 50s with west winds 15 to 20 mph and gusting up to 30 mph. Tonight should be mostly clear with lows in the mid 30s and southwest winds 10 to 15 mph until midnight, becoming light and variable.
Monday should be partly sunny with highs around 60 and light and variable winds, becoming southerly around 10 mph and gusting up to 25 mph in the afternoon. Monday night should be mostly cloudy with a 50% chance of showers. Lows will be in the lower 40s with south winds around 10 mph.
A cold front and associated low pressure system will pull in Tuesday bringing showers. Highs will be in the lower 50s with south winds around 10 mph and gusting up to 25 mph. Chance of rain is 60%. Tuesday should be partly cloudy with lows in the mid 30s.
Almanac:
Last year on this date we had a high of 71 and a low of 48. We picked up 1.55″ of rain.
Burlington norms for this date are highs of 56°F and lows of 38°F.
Record high was 78°F in 1963.
Record low was 15°F in 1972.
Sky Notes:
Sunrise: 7:13 AM EDT
Sunset: 5:59 PM EDT
Length Of Visible Light:11h 44m
Length of Day: 10h 45m
Tomorrow will be 2m 54s shorter.
The Moon is waning gibbous, 15d 12h old with 97% illumination.
Moonrise: 7:01 PM EDT
Moonset: 8:52 AM EDT
About Today’s Photo:
The oak tree that Robin yanked bare-rooted as a seedling out of the woods and planted in our front yard some years back is now 20′ tall and, this year, full of acorns. A feast for many critters no doubt!
Nikon D600, Sigma 105mm lens, ISO 1250, f/10, 1/60″ exposure.
Saturday, October 19, 2013
This sluggish bumble bee was near death on the last of the rudbeckia in our back garden
Morning Observation:
This morning in Huntington at 8:00AM it’s currently a cool 38 degrees under partly cloudy skies. Winds are calm. Relative humidity is 98%, dewpoint 38, barometric pressure 29.89″. Yesterday’s high was 61, and the overnight low was 36.
Forecast:
High pressure currently over the region this morning will deliver a partly sunny start to the day. The next in a series of low pressure features will push into the region later this afternoon bringing a chance of showers. Highs will be in the lower 60s with south winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain is 30%. Tonight showers are likely as the low moves in and overspreads the region. Overnight lows will be in the lower 40s with southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain is 70% with some chances for a light dusting of snow over 2000′.
Sunday should start off mostly cloudy with a chance of showers in the morning, then become partly sunny with a slight chance of showers in the afternoon as another ridge of high pressure builds in. Highs will be in the mid 50s with west winds 10 to 15 mph gusting up to 30 mph. Chance of rain is 30%. Sunday night should be mostly clear and chilly with lows in the mid 30s and west winds around 10 mph.
Monday’s looking partly sunny and seasonable with highs in the upper 50s and south winds 10 to 15 mph. Monday night should be mostly cloudy out ahead of the next low pressure system that will arrive Tuesday. Lows will be in the mid 40s.
Almanac:
Last year on this date we had a high of 59 and a low of 51. We picked up 0.06″ of rain.
Burlington norms for this date are highs of 56°F and lows of 38°F.
Record high was 80°F in 1947.
Record low was 20°F in 1922.
Sky Notes:
Sunrise: 7:12 AM EDT
Sunset: 6:00 PM EDT
Length Of Visible Light: 11h 47m
Length of Day: 10h 48m
Tomorrow will be 2m 55s shorter.
The Moon is waning gibbous 14d 11h old with 100% illumination.
Moonrise: 6:24 PM EDT
Moonset: 7:49 AM EDT
About Today’s Photo:
This bumble bee barely moved when I touched it. Like the flower itself, the bee was on its last legs.
Nikon D600, Sigma 105mm lens, ISO 1250, f/8, 1/400″ exposure.
Friday, October 18, 2013
Another view of morning fog and sunshine on Taft Hill
Morning Observation:
This morning in Huntington at 6:25AM it’s currently 51 degrees under foggy overcast skies. Winds are out of the southwest at 1-3 mph. Relative humidity is 99%, dewpoint 51, barometric pressure 29.65″ and rising. We picked up 0.68″ of rain overnight. Yesterday’s high was 64, and the overnight low was 46.
Forecast:
Low pressure over southeast Ontario will move north of us during the day keeping the chance for light precipitation lingering over the region today. We’ll see patchy fog this morning with mostly cloudy skies and a chance of showers, then partly sunny skies with a slight chance of showers this afternoon as high pressure builds in this afternoon. Highs will be in the upper 50s with west winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain is 40%. Tonight should be partly cloudy with lows in the lower 40s and southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday should start out partly sunny in the morning, then become cloudy with a slight chance of showers in the afternoon as one of a series of shortwave disturbances approaches from the west. Highs will be in the upper 50s with south winds around 10 mph. Chance of rain is 20%. Saturday night showers are likely. Lows will be around 40 with southwest winds around 10 mph. Chance of rain is 60%. Higher elevations over 2000′ might see a light dusting of snow overnight.
A ridge of high pressure will build in Sunday bringing partly sunny skies and cooler, more seasonable temperatures with highs around 50 and southwest winds 10 to 15 mph gusting up to 25 mph. Sunday night should be partly cloudy with lows in the upper 30s.
Almanac:
Last year on this date we had a high of 69 and a low of 37.
Burlington norms for this date are highs of 56°F and lows of 38°F.
Record high was 84°F in 1947.
Record low was 23°F in 1922.
Sky Notes:
Sunrise: 7:11 AM EDT
Sunset: 6:02 PM EDT
Length Of Visible Light: 11h 50m
Length of Day: 10h 51m
Tomorrow will be 2m 55s shorter.
The Moon is the full “Hunter’s” moon (Northeast Native American, Colonial American)
13d 10h old with 100% illumination.
Moonrise: 5:49 PM EDT
Moonset: 6:43 AM EDT
Other names for this full moon include: “Harvest” (English & Celtic), and “Blood” (Medieval Wiccan & Neo Pagan Wiccan).
There will also be a Penumbral lunar eclipse tonight. This occurs when the Moon passes through the Earth’s penumbra or “near shadow” causing a subtle darkening of the Moon’s surface. The time of greatest eclipse should be at 11:50PM tonight with the moon being 76% in shadow. With any luck, we’ll get a glimpse of it between the clouds!
About Today’s Photo:
Here’s another shot from the other day’s morning fog on Taft Hill. I really like the clouds in this one.
Nikon D600, Nikon 18-35mm lens @ 18mm, circular polarizing filter, ISO 1250, f/16, 1/320″ exposure.
Thursday, October 17, 2013
Three Jersey heifers in the fog on Taft Hill
Morning Observation:
This morning in Huntington at 6:30AM it’s currently 52 degrees under partly cloudy skies. Winds are calm. Relative humidity is 96%, dewpoint 51, barometric pressure 29.78″. We picked up 0.24″ of rain overnight. Yesterday’s high was 67, and the overnight low was 52.
Forecast:
The low that delivered overnight rains has moved east of our immediate area this morning. We’ll see cloudy skies this morning, then partly sunny skies this afternoon as an ridge of brief high pressure crosses the region. Highs will be in the lower 60s with light and variable winds. Tonight should be partly cloudy with a chance of showers until midnight, then cloudy with showers likely after midnight as another low swings through. Lows will be in the upper 40s with light and variable winds. Chance of rain is 90%.
Friday should be cloudy with occasional showers, mainly in the morning. Highs will be in the upper 50s with light and variable winds gusting up to 25 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain is 80%. High pressure will cross the region Friday night bringing partly cloudy skies and cooler temperatures with lows in the lower 40s and light and variable winds.
Another cold front and associated low pressure will move into the region Saturday bringing mostly cloudy skies and a 30% chance of showers. Highs will be in the upper 50s with light and variable winds. Saturday night showers are likely. Lows will be in the lower 40s. Chance of rain is 60%. Some higher elevations above 2000′ might see a dusting of snow by Sunday morning as cold air moves in behind this departing low.
Almanac:
Last year on this date we had a high of 59 and a low of 29. We picked up 0.02″ of rain.
Burlington norms for this date are highs of 57°F and lows of 39°F.
Record high was 85°F in 1947.
Record low was 23°F in 1937.
Sky Notes:
Sunrise: 7:09 AM EDT
Sunset: 6:04 PM EDT
Length Of Visible Light: 11h 53m
Length of Day: 10h 54m
Tomorrow will be 2m 57s shorter.
The Moon is waxing gibbous, 12d 10h old with 97% illumination.
Moonrise: 5:18 PM EDT
Moonset: 5:36 AM EDT
About Today’s Photo:
These three Jersey heifers were enjoying a foggy morning feed up on Taft Hill the other day.
Nikon D600, Nikon 24-120mm lens @ 75mm, ISO 1250, f/20, 1/50″ exposure.
Wednesday, October 16, 2013
Morning fog mixes with sunlight yesterday on the top of Taft Hill.
Morning Observation:
This morning in Huntington at 6:10AM it’s currently 51 degrees under partly cloudy skies. Winds are calm. Relative humidity is 99%, dewpoint 51, barometric pressure 30.04″ and falling. Yesterday’s high was 65, and the overnight low was 49.
Forecast:
Well, the seemingly endless stream of fine, mild fall days that we’ve been enjoying for the past couple of weeks is about to change as cooler, unsettled weather takes us into the weekend. Departing high pressure will give way to a cold front and associated low pressure system later today and into tonight which will bring widespread light to moderate rainfall to the region. We’ll see cloudy skies with a slight chance of showers this afternoon. Highs will be in the lower 60s with south winds around 10 mph. Chance of rain is 20%. Tonight showers are likely. Lows will be in the lower 50s with light and variable winds, becoming southwest around 10 mph after midnight. Chance of rain is 90%.
Thursday should be mostly cloudy with a chance of showers in the morning, then partly sunny in the afternoon. Highs will be in the lower 60s with west winds around 10 mph. Chance of rain is 50%. Thursday night should bring occasional showers as another front moves through. Lows will be in the upper 40s with light and variable winds. Chance of rain is 90%.
Friday showers are likely. Highs will be in the upper 50s with west winds around 10 mph. Chance of rain is 70%. Friday night should be partly cloudy with lows in the lower 40s.
Almanac:
Last year on this date we had a high of 50 and a low of 42. We picked up 0.13″ of rain.
Burlington norms for this date are highs of 57°F and lows of 39°F.
Record high was 84°F in 1947.
Record low was 24°F in 1978.
Sky Notes:
Sunrise: 7:08 AM EDT
Sunset: 6:05 PM EDT
Length Of Visible Light: 11h 55m
Length of Day: 10h 57m
Tomorrow will be 2m 56s shorter.
The Moon is waxing gibbous, 11d 9h old with 93% illumination.
Moonrise: 4:47 PM EDT
Moonset: 4:28 AM EDT
About Today’s Photo:
I took a walk out along the hay meadows on Taft Hill yesterday morning. The shifting fog and occasional breaks of sunlight made for some stunning and very atmospheric views. The foliage colors were still quite bold in places and certain trees would really pop when the sun hit them.
Nikon D600, Nikon 18-35mm lens @ 18mm, polarizing filter, ISO 1250, f/16, 1/160″ exposure.
For more foggy shots, visit my photography blog!
Tuesday, October 15, 2013
Robin takes in the view by the Palisade Cliffs on Lake Champlain
Morning Observation:
This morning in Huntington at 7:20AM it’s currently 46 degrees under overcast skies. Winds are calm. Relative humidity is 99%, dewpoint 46, barometric pressure 30.25″. We picked up 0.16″ of rain in the past 24hrs. Yesterday’s high was 57, and the overnight low was 44.
Forecast:
With high pressure still dominant over the region, this morning’s dense fog should give way to partly sunny skies and another mild day by midday. Highs will be in the lower 60s with light and variable winds. Tonight should be partly cloudy with lows in the upper 40s and light and variable winds.
A cold front and associated low pressure system will approach the region Wednesday bringing mostly cloudy skies and chance of showers mainly in the afternoon. Highs will be in the lower 60s with south winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain is 50%. Wednesday night showers are likely. Lows will be in the lower 50s with south winds 10 to 15 mph and gusting up to 25 mph. Chance of rain is 90%.
Thursday’s looking mostly cloudy with a 40% chance of showers. Highs will be around 60 with southwest winds around 10 mph gusting up to 25 mph. Thursday night should be mostly cloudy with a 40% chance of showers. Lows will be in the mid 40s.
Almanac:
Last year on this date we had a high of 69 and a low of 50. We picked up 0.02″ of rain.
Burlington norms for this date are highs of 57°F and lows of 39°F.
Record high was 79°F in 1947.
Record low was 24°F in 1980.
Sky Notes:
Sunrise: 7:07 AM EDT
Sunset: 6:07 PM EDT
Length Of Visible Light: 11h 58m
Length of Day: 11h 00m
Tomorrow will be 2m 57s shorter.
The Moon is waxing gibbous, 10d 11h old with 86% illumination.
Moonrise: 4:17 PM EDT
Moonset: 3:19 AM EDT
About Today’s Photo:
Robin & I enjoyed a lovely paddle on Lake Champlain on Saturday. We put in at Ft. Cassin Point in Ferrisburg and paddled across the lake and south a bit to the Palisade Cliffs on the New York side. The water was as calm as could be as there are very few people out on the water this time of year even on a lovely day!
Canon S95 camera, ISO 100, f/4, 1/500″ exposure.
Monday, October 14, 2013
Holly berries by the pond
Morning Observation:
This morning in Huntington at 7:55AM it’s currently 52 degrees under overcast skies. Winds are calm. Relative humidity is 94%, dewpoint 51, barometric pressure 30.28″. Yesterday’s high was 70, and the overnight low was 49.
Forecast:
A weak cold front is currently moving across the region and will deliver cloudy skies and showers mainly this morning. Highs will be in the lower 60s with south winds around 10 mph. Chance of rain is 70%. Tonight should be mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers until midnight, then partly cloudy after midnight. Lows will be in the upper 40s with light and variable winds. Chance of rain is 20%.
Tuesday should be partly sunny as a weak ridge of high pressure builds in. Highs will be in the mid 60s with light and variable winds. Tuesday night should be cloudy with lows in the mid 40s and south winds around 10 mph.
Wednesday’s looking cloudy with a 40% chance of showers as low pressure approaches from the west. Highs will still be on the warm side for this time of year — in the mid 60s — with southeast winds 15 to 20 mph gusting up to 30 mph. Wednesday night should bring showers with lows around 50. Chance of rain is 80%.
Almanac:
Last year on this date we had a high of 61 and a low of 39. We picked up 0.32″ of rain.
Burlington norms for this date are highs of 58°F and lows of 39°F.
Record high was 78°F in 1930.
Record low was 22°F in 1937.
Sky Notes:
Sunrise: 7:05 AM EDT
Sunset: 6:09 PM EDT
Length Of Visible Light: 12h 01m
Length of Day: 11h 03m
Tomorrow will be 2m 58s shorter.
The Moon is waxing gibbous, 9d 11h old with 78% illumination.
Moonrise: 3:45 PM EDT
Moonset: 2:09 AM EDT
About Today’s Photo:
Our holly bush by the pond is ridiculously prolific this season. This particular bush attracts all kinds of feeders including flocks of wild turkeys.
Nikon D600, Nikon 50mm lens, ISO 400, f/1.8, 1/4000″ exposure.
Sunday, October 13, 2013
Korean Mountain Ash berries ripen in our front yard.
Morning Observation:
This morning in Huntington 9:15AM it’s currently 52 degrees under clear skies. Winds are calm. Relative humidity is 98%, dewpoint 51, barometric pressure 30.38″. Yesterday’s high was a lovely 72, and the overnight low was 40.
Forecast:
We have another lovely fall day on tap today. Any morning clouds should give way to clearing skies. Highs will be in the upper 60s with light and variable winds, becoming southerly around 10 mph this afternoon. Tonight should be mostly clear until midnight, then become partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers after midnight as a weak cold front approaches from the west. Lows will be in the mid 40s with south winds around 10 mph. Chance of rain is 20%.
Monday should be cloudy with a 30% chance of showers. Highs will be in the mid 60s with south winds around 10 mph in the morning, becoming light and variable. Monday night should be partly cloudy with a 30% chance of showers. Lows will be in the upper 40s with light and variable winds.
Tuesday’s looking mostly cloudy with highs in the mid 60s and light and variable winds. Tuesday night should be partly cloudy with lows in the upper 40s.
Almanac:
Last year on this date we had a high of 51 and a low of 24. We had our first heavy killing frost of the season.
Burlington norms for this date are highs of 58°F and lows of 40°F.
Record high was 81°F in 1995.
Record low was 26°F in 1951.
Sky Notes:
Sunrise: 7:04 AM EDT
Sunset: 6:10 PM EDT
Length Of Visible Light: 12h 04m
Length of Day: 11h 06m
Tomorrow will be 2m 58s shorter.
The Moon is waxing gibbous, 8d 12h old with 68% illumination.
Moonrise: 3:11 PM EDT
Moonset: 12:59 AM EDT
About Today’s Photo:
Berries are ripening on all kinds of plants and trees right now. The Korean Mountain Ash in our front yard has put out a good crop!
Nikon D600, Sigma 105mm lens, ISO 400, f/8, 1/160″ exposure.
Saturday, October 12, 2013
A buckeye nut lies open on the ground beneath its tree.
Morning Observation:
This morning in Huntington at 7:45AM it’s currently 39 degrees under clear skies. Winds are calm. Relative humidity is 98%, dewpoint 39, barometric pressure 30.26″ and rising. Yesterday’s high was 72, and the overnight low was 39.
Forecast:
High pressure will continue to dominate our weather today and tomorrow. We’ll see mostly sunny skies with highs in the upper 60s and light and variable winds, becoming southerly around 10 mph this afternoon. Tonight should be mostly clear with patchy fog after midnight. Lows will be around 40 with light and variable winds.
Sunday should be sunny with highs in the mid 60s and light and variable winds, becoming southerly around 10 mph in the afternoon. Sunday night should be partly cloudy with lows in the mid 40s and south winds around 10 mph.
A weak cold front will push into the region from the west on Monday bringing mostly cloudy skies with a 40% chance of showers. Highs will be in the mid 60s with light and variable winds. Monday night should be partly cloudy with lows in the mid 40s.
Almanac:
Last year on this date we had a high of 50 and a low of 27. We picked up 0.14″ of rain.
Burlington norms for this date are highs of 59°F and lows of 40°F.
Record high was 83°F in 1928.
Record low was 22°F in 1964.
Sky Notes:
Sunrise: 7:03 AM EDT
Sunset: 6:12 PM EDT
Length Of Visible Light: 12h 07m
Length of Day: 11h 09m
Tomorrow will be 2m 58s shorter.
The Moon is waxing gibbous, 7d 11h old with 56% illumination.
Moonrise: 2:32 PM EDT
No Moon Set
About Today’s Photo:
The buckeye tree by our back deck produces quite a lot of nuts. This season is no different, but while I was finding lots of husks, very few nuts were in evidence. Looks like some critter is stocking up on theses meaty items!
Nikon D600, Sigma 105mm lens, ISO 800, f/16, 1/125″ exposure.
Friday, October 11, 2013
“Stick season” descends from the high hills
Morning Observation:
This morning in Huntington at 6:20AM it’s currently 39 degrees under mostly cloudy skies. Wind are calm. Relative humidity is 98%, dewpoint 39, barometric pressure 30.17″. Yesterday’s high was 65, and the overnight low was 38.
Forecast:
High pressure located across southern Canada will continue to build into the region today. We’ll see partly sunny skies this morning, then clearing. Highs will be around 70 with light and variable winds. Tonight should be clear with lows in the mid 40s and light and variable winds.
Saturday should be mostly sunny with highs in the mid 60s and light and variable winds. Saturday night should be clear with lows in the mid 40s and light and variable winds.
Sunday’s looking sunny with highs in the mid 60s and southeast winds around 10 mph. Sunday night should be partly cloudy with lows in the mid 40s.
Almanac:
Last year on this date we had a high of 54 and a low of 38. We picked up 0.43″ of rain.
Burlington norms for this date are highs of 59°F and lows of 40°F.
Record high was 85°F in 1949.
Record low was 24°F in 1964.
Sky Notes:
Sunrise: 7:02 AM EDT
Sunset: 6:14 PM EDT
Length Of Visible Light: 12h 10m
Length of Day: 11h 12m
Tomorrow will be 3m 0s shorter.
The Moon is a waxing crescent, 6d 9h old with 44% illumination.
Moonrise: 1:49 PM EDT
Moonset: 11:49 PM EDT
About Today’s Photo:
Fall foliage colors are still quite vibrant around town. This shot was taken yesterday up on Shaker Mountain Road. You can see “stick season” descending though, as the top of Bald Hill and the Wind Gap ridge are both leaf free.
Nikon D600, Nikon 18-35mm lens @ 35mm, circular polarizing filter, ISO 400, f/8, 1/250″ exposure.
Thursday, October 10, 2013
Dew soaked grasses in morning sunlight
Morning Observation:
This morning in Huntington at 7:40AM it’s currently 36 degrees under partly cloudy skies. Winds are calm. Relative humidity is 98%, dewpoint 36, barometric pressure 30.33″. Yesterday’s high was a lovely 65, and the overnight low was 35.
Forecast:
A low pressure system currently stalled off the Atlantic coast near Cape Hatteras is responsible for this morning’s cloud cover. With blocking ridges to our west and east, this low will stick around through the end of week and continue to influence our weather in terms of clouds. We’ll see partly sunny skies this morning, then some clearing north as high pressure to our north attempts to push in. Highs will be in the upper 50s to low 60s with light and variable winds. Tonight should be mostly clear until midnight, then become partly cloudy. Lows will be in the lower 40s with light and variable winds.
Friday should be partly sunny with highs in the upper 60s and light and variable winds. There’s a slight chance of rain in southern Vermont due to the coastal low. Friday night should be clear with lows in the mid 40s and light and variable winds.
Saturday’s looking mostly sunny with highs in the mid 60s and south winds around 10 mph. Saturday night should be mostly clear with lows in the mid 40s.
Almanac:
Last year on this date we had a high of 56 and low of 43. We picked up 0.02″ of rain.
Burlington norms for this date are highs of 59°F and lows of 41°F.
Record high was 81°F in 1909.
Record low was 25°F in 1943.
Sky Notes:
Sunrise: 7:00 AM EDT
Sunset: 6:16 PM EDT
Length Of Visible Light: 12h 13m
Length of Day: 11h 15m
Tomorrow will be 2m 59s shorter.
The Moon is a waxing crescent, 5d 11h old with 34% illumination.
Moonrise: 12:58 PM EDT
Moonset: 10:42 PM EDT
About Today’s Photo:
Morning sunlight backlights dew soaked grasses along the Huntington River.
Nikon D600, Nikon 24-120mm lens @ 93mm, ISO 400, f/4, 1/4000″ exposure
Wednesday, October 9, 2013
Morning fog lifts out of the trees behind the Towers Farm cornfield.
Morning Observation:
This morning in Huntington at 7:25AM it’s currently a cool and frosty 32 degrees under clear skies. Winds are calm. Relative humidity is 98%, dewpoint 31, barometric pressure 30.45″ and rising. Yesterday’s high was 59, and the overnight low was 32.
Forecast:
With high pressure anchored over the region we’ve got a stretch of lovely fall weather ahead. Today we’ll see sunny skies with highs in the mid 60s and light and variable winds. Tonight should be clear with patchy dense fog after midnight. Lows will be in the upper 30s with light and variable winds.
Thursday should be sunny with highs in the upper 60s and light and variable winds. Thursday night should be mostly clear with lows in the lower 40s and light and variable winds.
Friday’s looking sunny with highs in the upper 60s and light and variable winds. Friday night should be clear with lows in the mid 40s.
Almanac:
Last year on this date we had a high of 59 and a low of 31.
Burlington norms for this date are highs of 60°F and lows of 41°F.
Record high was 80°F in 2011 (we had a high of 80).
Record low was 24°F in 1963.
Sky Notes:
Sunrise: 6:59 AM EDT
Sunset: 6:17 PM EDT
Length Of Visible Light: 12h 16m
Length of Day: 11h 18m
Tomorrow will be 3m 0s shorter.
The Moon is a waxing crescent, 4d 10h old with 23% illumination.
Moonrise: 12:01 PM EDT
Moonset: 9:40 PM EDT
There were some northern lights reported last night! There is some sunspot activity on the Sun that’s sending some decent solar flares our way. Might see some more lights tonight if you’re lucky!
About Today’s Photo:
This is the time of year for foggy mornings, and the area along the Main Road by the Towers and Moultrop farms is a prime place to see it along the Huntington River.
Nikon D600, Nikon 24-120mm lens @ 70mm, ISO 400, f/22, 1/100″ exposure.
Tuesday, October 8, 2013
Fiery red maple leaves low to the ground
Morning Observation:
This morning in Huntington at 7:40AM it’s currently 47 degrees under cloudy skies. Winds are calm. Relative humidity is 91%, dewpoint 44, barometric pressure 30.10″ and rising rapidly. We picked up 0.77″ of rain in the past 24hrs. Yesterday’s high was 73, and the overnight low was 46.
The arrival of yesterday’s cold front was quite dramatic as the squall line came roaring up the hollow at around 4:00PM bringing driving rain and winds that gusted to 34mph here. We lost quite a few leaves off the trees in short order!
Forecast:
The cold front that brought yesterday’s dramatic weather has moved off the Atlantic coast this morning and will bbe replaced by cool high pressure that will dominate our weather through the weekend. We’ll see lingering clouds this morning with sunny skies arriving later in the day. Highs will be in the upper 50s with northwest winds around 10 mph. Tonight should be clear with patchy dense fog. Lows will be in the upper 30s with light and variable winds.
Wednesday should be sunny with highs in the lower 60s and light and variable winds. Wednesday night should be clear with lows around 40 and light and variable winds.
Thursday’s looking sunny wit highs in the upper 60s and light and variable winds. Thursday night should be mostly clear wit lows in the mid 40s.
Almanac:
Last year on this date we had a high of 55 and low of 35. We picked up 0.31″ of rain.
Burlington norms for this date are highs of 60°F and lows of 42°F.
Record high was 77°F in 1970.
Record low was 22°F in 1964.
Sky Notes:
Sunrise: 6:58 AM EDT
Sunset: 6:19 PM EDT
Length Of Visible Light: 12h 19m
Length of Day: 11h 21m
Tomorrow will be 2m 59s shorter.
The Moon is a waxing crescent, 3d 10h old with 14% illumination.
Moonrise: 10:58 AM EDT
Moonset: 8:45 PM EDT
About Today’s Photo:
These fiery red maple leaves caught my eye as Robin & I walked along a trail off the Kancamagus Highway in the White Mountains of New Hampshire.
Nikon D600, Nikon 24-120mm lens @ 100mm, ISO 1000, f/4, 1/80″ exposure.
Monday, October 7, 2013
The setting sun lights up the foliage on the far side of Ricker Pond.
Morning Observation:
This morning in Huntington at 7:20AM it’s currently a balmy 61 degrees under overcasts skies. Winds are out of the south at 3-5 mph. Relative humidity is 87%, dewpoint 58, barometric pressure 29.88″ and falling. We picked up 0.21″ of rain in the past 24hrs. Yesterday’s high was 59, and the overnight low was 58.
There is a Wind Advisory in effect for our region from 10:00AM this morning until 8:00PM tonight.
Forecast:
A strong cold front will move through the region today bringing rain and high winds. We’ll have a slight chance of showers this morning, then showers and a chance of thunderstorms this afternoon as the front moves through. It’ll be breezy and warmer with highs in the lower 70s and south winds 15 to 25 mph and gusting up to 50 mph this afternoon. Chance of rain is near 100%. Showers and thunderstorms will continue into the evening giving way to partly cloudy skies after midnight as high pressure builds in behind the front. Lows will be in the mid 40s with southwest winds 15 to 20 mph and gusts up to 35 mph, becoming westerly around 10 mph after midnight. Chance of rain is near 100%.
Cool high pressure will build in for the remainder of the week. We’ll see sunny skies Tuesday with highs in the upper 50s and northwest winds around 10 mph. Tuesday hight should be clear with patchy fog and frost. Lows will be in the mid 30s with light and variable winds.
Wednesday’s looking sunny with patchy morning frost. Highs will be in the lower 60s with light and variable winds. Wednesday night should be clear with lows in the lower 40s.
Almanac:
Last year on this date we had a high of 52 and a low of 35. We picked up 0.51″ of rain.
Burlington norms for this date are highs of 61°F and lows of 42°F.
Record high was 83°F in 1947.
Record low was 25°F in 1964.
Sky Notes:
Sunrise: 6:57 AM EDT
Sunset: 6:21 PM EDT
Length Of Visible Light: 12h 22m
Length of Day: 11h 24m
Tomorrow will be 3m 2s shorter.
The Moon is a waxing crescent, 2d 10h old with 7% illumination.
Moonrise: 9:51 AM EDT
Moonset: 7:56 PM EDT
About Today’s Photo:
We spent the last week vacationing over on the coast of Maine. On the way out, we spent the night at Ricker Pond State Park in Groton, VT. The foliage was approaching peak last weekend when we were there, and this shot shows the fine colors lighting up in the setting sun.
Nikon D600, Nikon 24-120mm lens @ 24mm, ISO 400, f/22, 1/30″ exposure.
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