Friday, October 31, 2014
Pumpkins at the Towers Farm
Happy Halloween!
Morning Observation:
This morning in Huntington at 7:00AM it’s currently 32 degrees under partly cloudy skies. Winds are calm. Relative humidity is 95%, dewpoint 31, barometric pressure 30.03” and rising. We picked up just a trace of rain in the past 24hrs. Yesterday’s high was 50, and the overnight low was 32.
Forecast:
We’ve got a fairly active weather pattern in the wings today. An upper level low will drop southeast from the western Great Lakes today and then across the Ohio Valley tonight and then will be over the southern Appalachians early Saturday. A surface low pressure area will develop off the middle Atlantic coast late Friday night and on Saturday. This low pressure area will then move slowly northeast and be over the Gulf of Maine by Sunday afternoon. We’ll see cloudy skies today with highs in the mid 40s and light and variable winds. Tonight should be cloudy with a slight chance of rain or snow showers after midnight. Lows will be in the mid 30s with light and variable winds. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday should be cloudy with a slight chance of rain or snow showers in the morning, then a chance of rain showers in the afternoon. Highs will be in the mid 40s with north winds around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Saturday night should be cloudy with a chance of rain or snow showers. Lows will be in the lower 30s with north winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday’s looking cloudy with a chance of rain or snow showers. It’ll be breezy and raw with highs only in the upper 30s and north winds 20 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Surface high pressure will build in Sunday night brining mostly clear skies with lows in the upper 20s.
Almanac:
Last year on this date we had a high of 59 and a low of 32. We picked up 0.01″ of rain.
Burlington norms for this date are highs of 52 and lows of 35.
The record high was 69°F in 1946.
The record low was 17°F in 1925.
Sky Notes:
Sunrise: 7:27 AM EDT
Sunset: 17:42 PM EDT
Length of Visible Light: 11h 15m
Length of Day: 10h 15m
Tomorrow will be 2m43s shorter.
The Moon is in its first quarter, 7d 13h old with 54% illumination.
Moonrise: 14:09 PM EDT
No Moon Set
About Today’s Photo:
More pumpkins at the Towers Farm. They’ve got their display up as usual but I haven’t had a chance to get a shot yet!
Nikon D600, Nikon 50mm lens, ISO 500, f/1.8, 1/4000″ exposure.
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Thursday, October 30, 2014
Pale pink leaves of a mapleleaf viburnum
Morning Observation:
This morning in Huntington at 7:15AM it’s currently 42 degrees under overcast skies. Winds are calm. Relative humidity is 98%, dewpoint 42, barometric pressure 29.89″ and rising. We picked up 0.02″ of rain in the past 24hrs. Yesterday’s high was 62, and the overnight low was 41.
Forecast:
A weak ridge of high pressure will build into the region today and will remain over the area through early Friday. We’ll see mostly cloudy skies this morning becoming partly cloudy this afternoon. Highs will be around 44F with northwest winds at 5 to 10 mph. Tonight should be partly cloudy with lows around 33F and light and variable winds.
Friday should be mostly cloudy with highs around 48F and light and variable winds. Friday night should be mostly cloudy with lows around 35F and light and variable winds.
Saturday should start of with partly cloudy skies in the morning giving way to cloudy skies during the afternoon. Highs will be around 45F with north winds at 10 to 15 mph. Saturday night should be partly cloudy in the evening with more clouds late. It’ll be chilly with low around 28F and north winds at 10 to 20 mph. Expect to see some snow in the mountains Sunday morning…
Almanac:
Last year on this date we had a high of 43 and a low of 26.
Burlington norms for this date are highs of 52 and lows of 35.
The record high was 70°F in 1935.
The record low was 20°F in 1925.
Sky Notes:
Sunrise: 7:26 AM EDT
Sunset: 17:44 PM EDT
Length of Visible Light: 11h 18m
Length of Day: 10h 17m
Tomorrow will be 2m45s shorter.
The Moon is a waxing crescent, 6d 13h old with 43% illumination.
Moonrise: 13:29 PM EDT
Moonset: 23:57 PM EDT
About Today’s Photo:
I finally had my camera with me as I walked past these surprisingly pale pink maple leaves along one of the trails I run in the back woods. Kind of a unique shade… Thanks Deb for the ID—it’s a mapleleaf viburnum!
Nikon D600, Nikon 24-120mm lens @ 120mm, ISO 500, f/4, 1/320″ exposure.
Wednesday, October 29, 2014
The “witness tree” along the Mailbox Trail
Morning Observation:
This morning in Huntington at 7:05AM it’s currently 53 degrees under overcast skies. Winds are calm. Relative humidity is 99%, dewpoint 53, barometric pressure 29.78″. We picked up 0.08″ of rain in the last 24hrs. Yesterday’s high was 64, and the overnight low was 52.
Forecast:
A weak cold front will move through the region today bringing a chance of showers across eastern Vermont. Weak high pressure will then build into the region later Wednesday through Thursday bringing drier conditions with and cooler temperatures. We’ll see cloudy skies today with a chance of showers mainly this morning. Highs will be in the upper 50s with southwest winds around 10 mph. Chance of rain is 50%. Tonight should be cloudy with lows around 40 and west winds around 10 mph.
Thursday should be mostly cloudy with highs in the upper 40s and light and variable winds. Thursday night should be mostly cloudy with lows in the mid 30s and light and variable winds.
Friday’s looking cloudy with highs around 50 and light and variable winds. Friday night should be cloudy with a 50% chance of rain or snow showers as another cold front moves in. Lows will be in the mid 30s.
Almanac:
Last year on this date we had a high of 42 and a low of 19. We picked up 0.06″ of rain.
Burlington norms for this date are highs of 52 and lows of 35.
The record high was 71°F in 1946.
The 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 waxing crescent, 5d 13h old with 32% illumination.
Moonrise: 12:44 PM EDT
Moonset: 10:50 PM EDT
About Today’s Photo:
This “witness tree” is a favorite of mine, and I say “good morning” to it every time I run or ride by along the Mailbox Trail. The woods are fast into “stick season” now…
Nikon D600, Nikon 24-120mm lens @ 24mm, ISO 500, f/16, 1/200″ exposure.
Tuesday, October 28, 2014
The Amur cork tree in our side yard is still bright!
Morning Observation:
This morning in Huntington at 6:40AM it’s currently 43 degrees under overcast skies. Winds are calm. Relative humidity is 99%, dewpoint 43, barometric pressure 29.96” and falling. We picked up 0.02” of rain overnight. Yesterday’s high was 52, and the overnight low was 35.
Forecast:
A warm front will move through the region this morning bringing a slight chance of rain showers along with milder temperatures. This will be followed by a cold front moving in from the Great Lakes tonight that will bring more rain showers tonight and early Wednesday. We’ll see cloudy skies with a slight chance of showers this morning. Highs will be in the upper 50s to near 60 with south winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain is 20%. Tonight should be cloudy with showers likely mainly after midnight. Lows will be in the lower 50s with south winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain is 70%.
Wednesday should be cloudy with a chance of showers in the morning. Highs will again be in the upper 50s with southwest winds around 10 mph. Chance of rain is 50%. Wednesday night should be cloudy with lows in the upper 30s and west winds around 10 mph.
Thursday’s looking mostly cloudy with highs in the upper 40s and northwest winds around 10 mph. Thursday night should be partly cloudy with lows in the mid 30s.
Almanac:
Last year on this date we had a high of 45 and low of 23. We picked up 0.02″ of rain.
Burlington norms for this date are highs of 53 and lows of 36.
The record high was 75°F in 1947.
The record low was 19°F in 1974.
Sky Notes:
Sunrise: 7:23 AM EDT
Sunset: 5:47 PM EDT
Length of Visible Light: 11h 23m
Length of Day: 10h 23m
Tomorrow will be 2m 47s shorter.
The Moon is a waxing crescent, 4d 12h old with 22% illumination.
Moonrise: 11:54 AM EDT
Moonset: 9:46 PM EDT
About Today’s Photo:
The Amur cork tree by our ornamental garden is one of the last trees to drop it’s leaves in the fall, usually only after an extended hard freeze. It’s bright yellow leaves really pop!
Nikon D600, Nikon 24-120mm lens @ 85mm, ISO 800, f/4, 1/640″ exposure.
Monday, October 27, 2014
A rusted shovel head near the beaver pond
Morning Observation:
This morning in Huntington at 6:45AM it’s currently 41 degrees under overcast skies. Winds are calm. Relative humidity is 94%, dewpoint 39, barometric pressure 29.84” and rising rapidly. We picked up 0.14” of rain in the past 24hrs. Yesterday’s high was 47, and the overnight low was 41.
Forecast:
Low pressure currently over eastern Quebec will continue to provide cloudy skies and a few light valley rain and mountain snow showers across the region this morning. But as high pressure slowly builds
in later this afternoon we’ll see some breaks in the clouds. We’ll see mostly cloudy skies with a chance of rain showers this morning. Highs will be in the upper 40s with northwest winds around 10 mph. Chance of rain is 30%. Tonight should be partly cloudy with lows in the mid 30s and light and variable winds.
A southerly airflow will set up Tuesday out ahead of the next weather maker. We’ll enjoy mild temperatures around 60 with mostly cloudy skies and south winds around 10 mph. Tuesday night showers are likely as low pressure slides eastward from the Great Lakes dragging a cold front along with it. Lows will be in the upper 40s with south winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain is 70%.
Wednesday should be partly sunny with a 40% chance of showers. Highs will be in the upper 50s with southwest winds around 10 mph. Wednesday night should be partly cloudy with lows in the upper 30s.
Almanac:
Last year on this date we had a high of 45 and a low of 30. We picked up 0.03″ of rain.
Burlington norms for this date are highs of 53 and lows of 36.
The record high was 74°F in 1947.
The record low was 22°F in 1974.
Sky Notes:
Sunrise: 7:22 AM EDT
Sunset: 5:48 PM EDT
Length of Visible Light: 11h 26m
Length of Day: 10h 26m
Tomorrow will be 2m 47s shorter.
The Moon is a waxing crescent, 3d 13h with 14% illumination.
Moonrise: 10:59 AM EDT
Moonset: 8:47 PM EDT
About Today’s Photo:
There’s a bunch of rusted buckets, milk pails and other detritus over by the Mailbox Trail beaver pond. This shovel head caught my eye…
Nikon D600, Nikon 50mm lens, ISO 800, f/3.5, 1/2000″ exposure.
Sunday, October 26, 2014
Evidence of busy beavers…
Morning Observation:
This morning in Huntington at 8:40AM it’s currently 44 degrees and raining under overcast skies. Winds are calm. Relative humidity is 98%, dewpoint 43, barometric pressure 29.48″ and rising slowly. We picked up 0.34″ of rain in the past 24hrs. Yesterday’s high was 59, and the overnight low was 43.
Forecast:
The low pressure system and associated cold front that swung through the region in the past 12 hours is moving to our east this morning. We’ll see cloudy skies with showers likely mainly this morning. Highs will be in the upper 40s with northwest winds around 10 mph. Chance of rain is 70%. Tonight should be cloudy with a chance of rain showers mainly until midnight. Lows will be in the upper 30s with northwest winds around 10 mph. Chance of rain is 50%.
Monday should start out mostly cloudy in the morning, then become partly sunny as high pressure builds in. Highs will be in the upper 40s with northwest winds around 10 mph. Monday night should be partly cloudy with lows around 40 and light and variable winds.
Tuesday we’ll be in a warm southerly airflow out in front of an approaching low pressure system. We’ll see mostly cloudy skies with highs in the lower 60s and south winds around 10 mph. Tuesday night showers are likely as the low and its attendant cold front move in. Lows will be in the lower 50s. Chance of rain is 60%.
Almanac:
Last year on this date we had a high of 45 and a low of 28. We picked up 0.01″ of rain.
Burlington norms for this date are highs of 53 and lows of 36.
The record high was 75°F in 1963.
The record low was 19°F in 1941.
Sky Notes:
Sunrise: 7:21 AM EDT
Sunset: 5:50 PM EDT
Length of Visible Light: 11h 28m
Length of Day: 10h 29m
Tomorrow will be 2m 49s shorter.
The Moon is a waxing crescent, 2d 14h old with 7% illumination.
Moonrise: 10:00 AM EDT
Moonset: 7:55 PM EDT
About Today’s Photo:
As mentioned in yesterday’s blog post, the beavers are quite active up at the Mailbox Trial pond. This birch had been nibbled on a bit…
Nikon D600, Nikon 50mm lens, ISO 1250, f/5.6, 1/500″ exposure.
Saturday, October 25, 2014
The Mailbox Trail beaver pond on its way into “stick season”
Morning Observation:
This morning in Huntington at 8:20AM it’s currently 35 degrees under party cloudy skies. Winds are calm. Relative humidity is 99%, dewpoint 35, barometric pressure 29.78″. We picked up 0.08″ of rain in the past 24hrs. Yesterday’s high was 43, and the overnight low was 33.
Forecast:
Weak high pressure will build across the region today serving up partial sunshine and milder temperatures. This will be short-lived however, as an upper level low currently over Hudson’s Bay will drop southeast tonight dragging an attendant cold front across the region. This will bring a renewed threat of showers and higher summit snow showers tonight and into Sunday. We’ll see mostly sunny skies this morning, giving way to clouds with a chance of rain showers this afternoon. Highs will be in the mid 50s with light and variable winds. Chance of rain is 40%. Tonight should be cloudy with showers likely mainly until midnight. Lows will be in the lower 40s with southwest winds around 10 mph. Chance of rain is 70%.
Sunday should be cloudy with a 50% chance of showers. Highs will be in the upper 40s with west winds around 10 mph. Sunday night should be mostly cloudy with a 30% chance of rain showers. Lows will be in the upper 30s with northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
High pressure will begin building into the region Monday bringing partly sunny skies with highs around 50 and northwest winds around 10 mph. Monday night should be partly cloudy with lows around 40.
Almanac:
Last year on this date we had a high of 44 and a low of 34. We picked up 0.08″ of rain and our first dusting of snow for the season.
Burlington norms for this date are highs of 54 and lows of 36.
The record high was 80°F in 1963.
The record low was 22°F in 1949.
Sky Notes:
Sunrise: 7:19 AM EDT
Sunset: 5:51 PM EDT
Length of Visible Light: 11h 31m
Length of Day: 10h 31m
Tomorrow will be 2m 51s shorter.
The Moon is a waxen crescent, 1d 14h old with 3% illumination.
Moonrise: 8:58 AM EDT
Moonset: 7:09 PM EDT
About Today’s Photo:
The Mailbox Trail beaver pond is full once again. The dam blew out during tropical storm Irene turing the pond into a soggy meadow. But beavers being beavers, they rebuilt, and the dam is just a foot or two below where it was before (it’s a tall dam too—a good 6-8 feet high!)
Nikon D600, Nikon 18-35mm lens @ 18mm, ISO 1250, f/20, 1/400″ exposure.
Friday, October 24, 2014
Looking up in the beech woods
Morning Observation:
This morning in Huntington at 6:45AM it’s currently 40 degrees and raining lightly under overcast skies. Winds are out of the SW at 3-5 mph. Relative humidity is 98%, dewpoint 40, barometric pressure 29.84” and rising. We picked up 0.84” of rain in the past 24hrs. Yesterday’s high was 49, and the overnight low was 40.
Forecast:
The upper level low pressure system that’s been rotating Atlantic moisture into the region will slowly pull away from the region today. Morning showers or periods of light rain will taper off as the day wears on and we should see a brief period of dry weather tonight into Saturday before a cold front swings through the region Saturday night into Sunday bringing more showers. We’ll see cloudy skies today with a chance of showers mainly this morning. Highs will be in the upper 40s with northwest winds around 10 mph. Chance of rain is 50%. Tonight should be cloudy until midnight, then become partly cloudy. Lows will be in the mid 30s with north winds around 10 mph until midnight, becoming light and variable.
Saturday should start off partly sunny with a slight chance of rain showers in the afternoon. Highs will be in the mid 50s with light and variable winds. Chance of rain is 20%. Saturday night should be cloudy with a 50% chance of showers. Lows will be in the lower 40s with west winds around 10 mph.
Sunday’s looking cloudy with a 50% chance of showers. Highs will be in the upper 40s with west winds 10 to 15 mph. Sunday night should be mostly cloudy with a 30% chance of rain showers and lows in the upper 30s.
Almanac:
Last year on this date we had a high of 43 and a low of 29.
Burlington norms for this date are highs of 54 and lows of 37.
The record high was 75°F in 1963.
The record low was 21°F in 1969.
Sky Notes:
Sunrise: 7:18 AM EDT
Sunset: 5:53 PM EDT
Length of Visible Light: 11h 34m
Length of Day: 10h 34m
Tomorrow will be 2m 50s shorter.
The Moon is a waxing crescent (barely!) 13h old with 0% illumination.
Moonrise: 7:55 AM EDT
Moonset: 6:29 PM EDT
About Today’s Photo:
I love beech trees. Their smooth “elephant skin” bark is a pleasure to touch, and their leaves last long into the fall—often clear through winter—gradually bleaching from green to paper white. These trees are up past the beaver pond off the Mailbox Trail. Still worth a visit even on a rainy day!
Nikon D600, Nikon 50mm lens, ISO 200, f/1.8, 1/4000″ exposure.
Thursday, October 23, 2014
Korean mountain ash berries against a glowing background
Morning Observation:
This morning in Huntington at 7:25AM it’s currently 43 degrees under overcast skies. Winds are calm. The relative humidity is 91%, dewpoint 40, barometric pressure 29.95″ and falling. We picked up 0.02″ of rain in the past 24hrs. Yesterday’s high was 51, and the overnight low was 42.
Forecast:
The upper level low pressure system off the New England coast will bring periods of rain and showers to the region today and into tonight especially from the Adirondacks eastward. We’ll see rain with highs in the upper 40s and north winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain is near 100%. Tonight will bring rain with lows in the lower 40s and northwest winds around 10 mph. Chance of rain is near 100%.
Friday should be cloudy with rain likely mainly in the morning. Highs will be in the upper 40s with northwest winds around 10 mph. Chance of rain is 60%. We’ll get a short break in the precipitation Friday night with mostly cloudy skies and lows around 40 with west winds around 10 mph.
Saturday should start out partly sunny with a 30% chance of showers as another low tracks north of us dragging a cold front through the region later in the day. Highs will be in the mid 50s with southwest winds around 10 mph. Saturday night, showers are likely. Lows will be in the lower 40s. Chance of rain is 70%.
Almanac:
Last year on this date we had a high of 51 and low of 31. We picked up 0.17″ of rain.
Burlington norms for this date are highs of 54 and lows of 37.
The record high was 78°F in 1979.
The 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 37m
Tomorrow will be 2m 53s shorter.
The Moon is new, 29d 5h old with 0% illumination.
Moonrise: 6:53 AM EDT
Moonset: 5:54 PM EDT
About today’s photo
We have some interesting trees planted around our place. This Korean mountain ash sports bright red berries this time of year and brilliant foliage. The yellow and orange glow behind is from an Amur cork tree.
Nikon D600, Nikon 24-120mm lens @ 58mm, ISO 800, f/4, 1/500″ exposure.
Wednesday, October 22, 2014
A garter snake prowls the leaf litter
Morning Observation:
This morning in Huntington at 6:40AM it’s currently 45 degrees under overcast skies. Winds are out of the west at 0-3 mph. Relative humidity is 98%, dewpoint 45, barometric pressure 30.12” and rising slowly. We picked up 0.19” of rain in the past 24hrs. Yesterday’s high was 48, and the overnight low was 45.
Forecast:
The wet pattern will continue today right through Friday as the stubborn low pressure system I talked about yesterday develops off the southern New England coast and spreads Atlantic moisture westward into the region. This will result in a fairly widespread rain event for much of the area, especially later today through Thursday. Commence the broken record:
We’ll see rain today with highs in the upper 40s and north winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain is near 100%. Tonight will be rainy with lows in the lower 40s and north winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain is near 100%.
Thursday, rain with highs in the upper 40s and north winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain is near 100%. Thursday night, rain with lows in the lower 40s and north winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain is near 100%.
Friday, rain is likely. Highs will be in the upper 40s with northwest winds around 10 mph. Chance of rain is 70%. Friday night should be cloudy with a 40% chance of showers. Lows will be in the lower 40s.
Almanac:
Last year on this date we had a high of 56 and low of 32. We picked up 0.02″ of rain.
Burlington norms for this date are highs of 55 and lows of 37.
The record high was 81°F in 1979.
The record low was 23°F in 1959.
Sky Notes:
Sunrise: 7:15 AM EDT
Sunset: 5:56 PM EDT
Length of Visible Light: 11h 39m
Length of Day: 10h 40m
Tomorrow will be 2m 53s shorter.
The Moon is a waning crescent, 28d 4h old with 2% illumination.
Moonrise: 5:51 AM EDT
Moonset: 5:23 PM EDT
About Today’s Photo:
I startled this garter snake (two actually!) up near the beaver pond off the Mailbox Trial the other day. It and its companion were prowling about in the dried leaves, their flicking tongues leading the way.
Nikon D600, Nikon 50mm lens, ISO 1250, f/5.6, 1/500″ exposure.
Tuesday, October 21, 2014
The summit of Camel’s Hump sported a light dusting of new snow yesterday!
Morning Observation:
This morning in Huntington at 7:00AM it’s currently 44 degrees and raining lightly under overcast skies. Winds are calm. Relative humidity is 97%, dewpoint 43, barometric pressure 29.94”. We picked up 0.08” of rain overnight. Yesterday’s high was 48, and the overnight low was 43.
Forecast:
An extended period of precipitation has begun over the region as an upper level trough of low pressure slowly moves across the northeast United States. Eventually this system will stall off the southern New England coast and develop an easterly fetch of moisture from the Atlantic late Wednesday into Friday. This will result in scattered to numerous showers over the area today and tonight, then more widespread rain Wednesday into Friday. Today showers are likely. Highs will be in the lower 50s with southeast winds around 10 mph this morning, becoming light and variable. Chance of rain is 70%. Tonight rain is likely. Lows will be in the mid 40s with northeast winds around 10 mph. Chance of rain is 70%.
Wednesday will bring more rain. Highs will be in the upper 40s with north winds around 10 mph. Chance of rain is 80%. Wednesday night, yup, rain. Lows will be in the mid 40s with north winds around 10 mph. Chance of rain is 90%.
Thursday, more rain. Highs will be around 50 with north winds around 10 mph. Chance of rain is 90%. Thursday night the rain continues. Lows will be in the mid 40s. Chance of rain is 90%.
Almanac:
Last year on this date we had a high of 63 and a low of 32.
Burlington norms for this date are highs of 55 and lows of 37.
The record high was 76°F in 1995.
The record low was 20°F in 1972.
Sky Notes:
Sunrise: 7:14 AM EDT
Sunset: 5:57 PM EDT
Length of Visible Light: 11h 42m
Length of Day: 10h 43m
Tomorrow will be 2m 52s shorter.
The Moon is a waning crescent, 27d 5h old with 6% illumination.
Moonrise: 4:51 AM EDT
Moonset: 4:54 PM EDT
About Today’s Photo:
The first snow of the season bedecked the Hump yesterday!
Nikon D600, Sigma 120-400mm lens @ 400mm, ISO 1250, f/8, 1/2500″ exposure.
Monday, October 20, 2014
Bright red wild apples
Morning Observation:
This morning in Huntington at 7:00AM it’s currently 30 degrees under clear skies. Winds are calm. Relative humidity is 95%, dewpoint 29, barometric pressure 30.01”. We picked up 0.03” of rain in the past 24hrs. Yesterday’s high was 43, and the overnight low was 30.
Forecast:
Weak high pressure over the region today will bring about the only dry day of the week. Below normal temperatures will be the rule today as plenty of clouds move in ahead of a developing a low pressure system to our west which will strengthen and move toward Long Island tomorrow. We’ll see partly sunny skies this morning, then mostly cloudy skies later. Highs will only be in the upper 40s with light and variable winds. Tonight will be cloudy with a chance of rain after midnight. Lows will be in the upper 30s with light and variable winds. Chance of rain is 50%.
Rain will move in Tuesday with highs in the lower 50s and light and variable winds. Chance of rain is 70%. Tuesday night rain is likely. Lows will be around 40 with northeast winds around 10 mph. Chance of rain is 60%.
Rain will continue into Wednesday. Highs will be in the upper 40s with north winds around 10 mph. Chance of rain is 70%. Wednesday night will be rainy with lows in the mid 40s. Chance of rain is 90%.
Almanac:
Last year on this date we had a high of 55 and a low of 34. We picked up 0.11″ of rain.
Burlington norms for this date are highs of 56 and lows of 38.
The record high was 78°F in 1963.
The record low was 15°F in 1972.
Sky Notes:
Sunrise: 7:13 AM EDT
Sunset: 5:59 PM EDT
Length of Visible Light: 11h 45m
Length of Day: 10h 46m
The Moon is a waning crescent, 26d 4h old with 11% illumination.
Moonrise: 3:51 AM EDT
Moonset: 4:26 PM EDT
About Today’s Photo:
These bright red wild apples caught my eye in the field below Stagecoach Road. They were very very bitter!
Nikon D600, Nikon 24-120mm lens @ 120mm, ISO 800, f/4, 1/4000″ exposure.
Sunday, October 19, 2014
Barbed wire bites into birch bark along Stagecoach Road
Morning Observation:
This morning in Huntington at 8:10AM it’s currently a cool 39 degrees under overcast skies. Winds are calm. Relative humidity is 92%, dewpoint 37, barometric pressure 29.85″ and rising rapidly. We picked up 0.57″ of rain in the past 24hrs. Yesterday’s high was 60, and the overnight low was 39.
Forecast:
High pressure is beginning to build into the region this morning. However, we’ll continue to see isolated rain showers in valley locations and some snow at higher elevations this morning. It’ll be cloudy and unseasonably cool with highs only in the lower 40s with northwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Tonight should be partly cloudy and chilly with lows in the upper 20s and west winds 10 to 15 mph.
Monday should be partly sunny and continued cool with highs in the upper 40s and light and variable winds. Monday night should be cloudy with a 40% chance of showers as the next low pressure system approaches from the Great Lakes. Lows will be in the upper 30s with light and variable winds.
Tuesday’s looking cloudy with a 50% chance of showers. Highs will be in the lower 50s with light and variable winds. Tuesday night should be cloudy with a 50% chance of showers. Lows will be in the mid 40s.
Almanac:
Last year on this date we had a high of 61 and a low of 36.
Burlington norms for this date are highs of 56 and lows of 38.
The record high was 80°F in 1947.
The record low was 20°F in 1922.
Sky Notes:
Sunrise: 7:11 AM EDT
Sunset: 6:01 PM EDT
Length of Visible Light: 11h 48m
Length of Day: 10h 49m
The Moon is a waning crescent, 25d 6h old with 18% illumination.
Moonrise: 2:53 AM EDT
Moonset: 3:59 PM EDT
About Today’s Photo:
Farmers often use trees as convenient fenceposts. Over the years, the tree will start to grow around the wire as this birch has stared to do.
Nikon D600, Nikon 24-120mm lens @ 98mm, ISO 400, f/4, 1/2500″ exposure.
Saturday, October 18, 2014
An easter comma rests briefly on a birch
Morning Observation:
This morning in Huntington at 7:55am it’s currently 54 degrees under mostly cloudy skies. Winds are calm. Relative humidity is 95%, dewpoint 53, barometric pressure 29.51″. We picked up 0.06″ of rain in the past 24hrs. Yesterday’s high was 66, and the overnight low was 54.
Forecast:
We’ll see a noticeable change in the weather today as we go from temperatures slightly above seasonal normals to well below normal on Sunday. A potent upper level trough of low pressure moving into the region from Canada and the eastern Great Lakes will bring about this sharp temperature change. As it passes through showers will become widespread across the region today with a rumble of thunder also possible. As the colder air moves in tonight, the
rain may change to snow over the higher elevations of the northern Adirondacks and Greens down to 1500′. Highs today will be around 60 with southwest winds around 10 mph. Chance of rain near is 100%. Tonight should be cloudy with numerous rain showers mainly until midnight. Lows will be in the mid 30s with northwest winds around 10 mph. Chance of rain is 70%.
Sunday should be mostly cloudy with scattered rain or snow showers in the morning, then isolated rain showers in the afternoon. Highs will be in the lower 40s with northwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Sunday night should be partly cloudy with lows in the upper 20s and west winds 10 to 15 mph gusting up to 25 mph.
High pressure will build in Monday bringing partly sunny skies with highs in the upper 40s and west winds around 10 mph. Monday night should be mostly cloudy with lows in the upper 30s.
Almanac:
Last year on this date we had a high of 61 and low of 39. We picked up 0.68″ of rain.
Burlington norms for this date are highs of 56 and lows of 38.
The record high was 84°F in 1947.
The record low was 23°F in 1922.
Sky Notes:
Sunrise: 7:10 AM EDT
Sunset: 6:02 PM EDT
Length of Visible Light: 11h 50m
Length of Day: 10h 52m
The Moon is a waning crescent, 24d 5h old with 25% illumination.
Moonrise: 1:55 AM EDT
Moonset: 3:31 PM EDT
About Today’s Photo:
I came across this eastern comma butterfly the other day on a stroll along Stagecoach Road. It didn’t remain in one place for very long!
Nikon D600, Nikon 24-120mm lens @ 120mm, ISO 400, f/18, 1/320″ exposure.
Friday, October 17, 2014
Pumpkins await at Towers Farm
Morning Observation:
This morning in Huntington at 6:40AM it’s currently 55 degrees under overcast skies. Winds are calm. Relative humidity is 98%, dewpoint 54, barometric pressure 29.54” and falling slowly. We picked up 0.74” of rain in the past 24hrs. Yesterday’s high was 74, and the overnight low was 54.
Forecast:
a large upper-level low pressure system centered over the eastern Great Lakes and southeastern Ontario early this morning will continue to push northeastward today allowing a broad southwesterly airflow to develop across the region. This relatively moist southwesterly flow will bring intervals of cloudiness to and a 20% chance of showers. We’ll see mostly cloudy skies this morning, then partly sunny skies later in the day. Highs will be in the mid 60s with southwest winds around 10 mph. Tonight should be partly cloudy with lows in the lower 50s and south winds around 10 mph.
Another upper level disturbance and associated surface cold front move through on Saturday. We’ll see partly sunny skies with a chance of showers in the morning, then cloudy skies with showers likely in the afternoon. Highs will be around 60 with south winds around 10 mph, becoming southwesterly in the afternoon. Chance of rain is 70%. Saturday night should be cloudy with a 50% chance of rain showers. It will be sharply colder with lows in the mid 30s and northwest winds 10 to 15 mph gusting up to 25 mph. We may see some snow fall on the higher summits overnight.
Sunday’s looking mostly cloudy with a chance of rain or snow showers. Highs will be in the mid 40s with northwest winds 10 to 15 mph gusting up to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Sunday night should be partly cloudy with lows around 30.
Almanac:
Last year on this date we had a high of 64 and a low of 46. We picked up 0.26″ of rain.
Burlington norms for this date are highs of 57 and lows of 39.
The record high was 85°F in 1947.
The record low was 23°F in 1937.
Sky Notes:
Sunrise: 7:09 AM EDT
Sunrise: 6:04 PM EDT
Length of Visible Light: 11h 53m
Length of Day: 10h 55m
The Moon is a waning crescent, 23d 4h old with 36% illumination.
Moonrise: 12:58 AM EDT
Moonset: 3:01 PM EDT
About Today’s Photo:
Ralph Towers has some dandy pumpkins for sale!
Nikon D600, Nikon 50mm lens, ISO 160, f/2.8, 1/800″ exposure.
Thursday, October 16, 2014
Corn and color at the Towers Farm in Richmond yesterday
Morning Observation:
This morning in Huntington at 6:45AM it’s currently a balmy 67 degrees and raining lightly under overcast skies. Winds are out of the south at 0-3 mph. Relative humidity is 93%, dewpoint 65, barometric pressure 29.77” and falling. We picked up 0.21” of rain overnight. Yesterday’s high was a splendid 81, and the overnight low was 65.
Forecast:
A slow moving low centered over Lake Ontario this morning will pull an occluded front over the region today bringing plenty of rain. The rain may be heavy at times, dropping between 1″ and 2″ before wrapping up tomorrow morning. It’ll be continued breezy unseasonably mild as well with highs in the lower 70s and southeast winds 15 to 25 mph. Chance of rain is near 100%. Rain will continue into tonight. Lows will be in the upper 50s with south winds around 10 mph. Chance of rain is 90%.
Friday should be mostly cloudy with a chance of lingering showers mainly in the morning. Highs will be in the mid 60s with southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain is 40%. Friday night should be mostly cloudy with lows in the lower 50s and south winds 10 to 15 mph.
Another mid-level trough and attendant cold front will move through the region Saturday bringing more showers. Highs will be in the lower 60s with south winds around 10 mph. Chance of rain is 70%. Saturday night showers are likely with the possibility of some snow in the mountains. It will be much cooler with lows will be in the upper 30s. Chance of rain is 60%.
Almanac:
Last year on this date we had a high of 67 and a low of 49.
Burlington norms for this date are highs of 57 and lows of 39.
The record high was 84°F in 1947.
The record low was 24°F in 1978.
Sky Notes:
Sunrise: 7:08 AM EDT
Sunset: 6:06 PM EDT
Civil Twilight 6:38 AM EDT 6:35 PM EDT
Length of Visible Light: 11h 56m
Length of Day: 10h 58m
The Moon is a waning crescent, 22d 4h old with 44% illumination.
Moonrise: 12:02 AM EDT
Moonset: 2:28 PM EDT
About Today’s Photo:
Even on a cloudy day like yesterday, the colors on the hillside above the Towers Farm in Richmond pop! This is one of my favorite hillsides in the area offing beautiful colors every year. That corn should be chopped any day now…
Nikon D600, Nikon 18-35mm lens @ 20mm, ISO 800, f/14, 1/400″ exposure.
Wednesday, October 15, 2014
Maple leaves on the cusp
Morning Observation:
This morning in Huntington at 6:40AM it’s currently a balmy and breezy 67 degrees under partly cloudy skies. Winds are out of the south at 1-5 mph. Relative humidity is 83%, dewpoint 62, barometric pressure 29.98”. Yesterday’s high was 77, and the overnight low was 66.
Forecast:
A large area of low pressure centered this morning across the Ohio and mid-Mississippi River valleys will continue its slow northeastward progression eventually moving through our region later Thursday into Friday. In the meantime, we’ll continue to see gusty southerly winds and unseasonable warmth with high temperatures well into the 70s again today. We’ll see partly sunny skies today with a slight chance of showers west this afternoon. Highs will be in the mid 70s with south winds 15 to 20 mph gusting up to 30 mph. Chance of rain is 20%. Tonight should be cloudy with rain likely mainly after midnight. Lows will be in the mid 60s with southeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain is 70%.
The aforementioned low will arrive in earnest Thursday bringing rain which may be heavy at times. Highs will be in the lower 70s with southeast winds 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain is near 100%. Rain will continue into Thursday night with lows in the upper 50s and south winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain is 90%.
Rain will taper off Friday during the day with highs in the mid 60s and southwest winds 10 to 15 mph gusting up to 25 mph. Chance of rain is 70%. There’s quite a bit of moisture in this system with a good 1″ to 2″ expected before it wraps up. Highest totals should be along the eastern slopes of the Green. Friday night should be partly cloudy with lows in the lower 50s.
Almanac:
Last year on this date we had a high of 65 and a low of 44.
Burlington norms for this date are highs of 57 and lows of 39.
The record high was 79°F in 1947 (Burlington set a new record high yesterday of 79).
The record low was 24°F in 1980.
Sky Notes:
Sunrise: 7:06 AM EDT
Sunset: 6:07 PM EDT
Length of Visible Light: 11h 59m
Length of Day: 11h 01m
The Moon is in its last quarter, 21d 4h old with 53% illumination.
No Moon Rise
Moonset: 1:52 PM EDT
About Today’s Photo:
I love the look of leaves as they change in fall. The blend of colors is lovely…
Nikon D600, Nikon 24-120mm lens @ 85mm, ISO 800, f/4, 1/160″ exposure.
Tuesday, October 14, 2014
A sparkling afternoon on the Burlington waterfront
Morning Observation:
What a difference a day makes!
This morning in Huntington at 6:15AM it’s a balmy 62 degrees under overcast skies. Winds are out of the south at 0-3 mph. Relative humidity is 88%, dewpoint 59, barometric pressure 30.13”. Yesterday’s high was 60, and the overnight low was 59.
Forecast:
A deep-layer ridge across the western Atlantic will be our controlling weather feature today and Wednesday providing a southerly airflow with above normal temperatures and intervals of low-level cloudiness. We’ll see cloudy this morning, then partly sunny skies later in the day. Temperatures will be a good 15 to 20 degrees above normal with highs in the lower 70s and south winds 10 to 15 mph gusting up to 30 mph. Tonight should be mostly clear until midnight, then become partly cloudy. Lows will only be in the lower 60s with south winds 10 to 15 mph gusting up to 25 mph.
Wednesday should be mostly cloudy in the morning, then become partly sunny. Highs will again be in the mid 70s with south winds 10 to 15 mph gusting up to 25 mph. A slow moving low pressure system currently over the mid Mississippi Valley will drag a cold front into the region Wednesday night bringing mostly cloudy skies and a 50% chance of rain. Lows will be in the lower 60s with south winds 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday rain is likely. Highs will be in the lower 70s with southeast winds 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain is 70%. Rain will continue into Thursday night. Lows will be in the upper 50s. Chance of rain is 90%.
Almanac:
Last year on this date we had a high of 57 and a low of 49. We picked up 0.16″ of rain.
Burlington norms for this date are highs of 58 and lows of 39.
The record high was 78°F in 1930.
The record low was 22°F in 1937.
Sky Notes:
Sunrise: 7:05 AM EDT
Sunset: 6:09 PM EDT
Length of Visible Light: 12h 02m
Length of Day: 11h 03m
The Moon is waning gibbous, 20d 4h old with 63% illumination.
Moonrise: 11:06 PM EDT
Moonset: 1:11 PM EDT
About Today’s Photo:
We took a stroll along the Burlington waterfront on Sunday afternoon. It was a real sparkler with crisp, clear views over to the Adirondacks.
Sony RX100M3, ISO 125, f/5.6, 1/100″ exposure.
Monday, October 13, 2014
The view yesterday morning from Stagecoach Road in Huntington
Morning Observation:
This morning in Huntington at 7:10AM it’s currently 36 degrees under mostly clear skies. Winds are calm. Relative humidity is 97%, dewpoint 35, barometric pressure 30.28”. We have a light frost in some places. Yesterday’s high was 57, and the overnight low was 33.
Forecast:
High pressure will slide to our east today setting up a southerly airflow that will bring in clouds and warming temperatures. We’ll see partly sunny skies today with highs in the upper 50s and south winds around 10 mph gusting to 25 mph this afternoon. Tonight should be mostly cloudy until midnight, then partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers after midnight. It will be milder with lows will be in the lower 50s with south winds around 10 mph. Chance of rain is 20%.
Tuesday should be mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers in the morning, then partly sunny in the afternoon. It will be much warmer with highs in the lower 70s and south winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain is 20%. Tuesday night should be partly cloudy with lows around 60 and south winds 10 to 15 mph gusting up to 25 mph.
Wednesday’s looking mostly cloudy with a 40% chance of showers. Highs will be in the lower 70s with south winds around 10 mph. Wednesday night should be cloudy with a 50% chance of rain.
Almanac:
Last year on this date we had a high of 70 and a low of 40.
Burlington norms for this date are highs of 58 and lows of 40.
The record high was 81°F in 1995.
The record low was 26°F in 1951.
Sky Notes:
Sunrise: 7:04 AM EDT
Sunset: 6:11 PM EDT
Length of Visible Light: 12h 05m
Length of Day: 11h 06m
Tomorrow will be 2m 58s shorter.
The Moon is waning gibbous, 19d 5h old with 72% illumination.
Moonrise: 10:12 PM EDT
Moonset: 12:23 PM EDT
About Today’s Photo:
The colors are still popping around town! The view from Stagecoach Road (off Bert White Road) looking southwest down the Huntington River valley was stunning yesterday morning.
Nikon D600, Nikon 24-120mm lens @ 48mm, ISO 800, f/18, 1/200″ exposure.
Sunday, October 12, 2014
Bright red raspberry leaves down by Fargo Brook.
Morning Observation:
This morning in Huntington at 8:00AM it’s currently 38 degrees under partly cloudy skies. Winds are calm. Relative humidity is 98%, dewpoint 37, barometric pressure 30.26″ and rising. Yesterday’s high was 56, and the overnight low was 35.
Forecast:
A ridge of high pressure will dominate our weather for the next 24 hours. We’ll see sunny skies with highs in the mid 50s and light and variable winds today. Tonight should be clear with lows in the mid 30s and light and variable winds.
The ridge will move to our east Monday putting us into a southwesterly airflow that will bring in clouds and a chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs will be in the upper 50s with south winds around 10 mph. Chance of rain is 30%. Monday night should be mostly cloudy with a 30% chance of showers. Lows will be in the lower 50s with south winds around 10 mph gusting up to 25 mph.
Tuesday should be partly sunny and much warmer as the southerly airflow amplifies out ahead of a strong low pressure system that will be making its way through the Ohio River valley. Highs will be in the lower 70s with south winds 10 to 15 mph gusting up to 25 mph. Tuesday night should be mostly cloudy with a 30% chance of showers. Lows will be around 60.
Almanac:
Last year on this date we had a high of 72 and a low of 39.
Burlington norms for this date are highs of 59 and lows of 40.
The record high was 83°F in 1928.
The record low was 22°F in 1964.
Sky Notes:
Sunrise: 7:03 AM EDT
Sunset: 6:13 PM EDT
Length of Visible Light: 12h 08m
Length of Day… 11h 09m
Tomorrow will be 2m 59s shorter.
The Moon is waning gibbous, 18d 6h old with 81% illumination.
Moonrise: 9:21 PM EDT
Moonset: 11:29 AM EDT
About Today’s Photo:
Raspberries are putting on a colorful show this time of year!
Nikon D600, Sigma 105mm lens, ISO 1250, f/6.3, 1.640″ exposure.
Saturday, October 11, 2014
Buckeye nuts ripen in the back yard
Morning Observation:
This morning in Huntington at 8:00AM it’s currently 36 degrees under partly cloudy skies. Winds are calm. Relative humidity is 98%, dewpoint 36, barometric pressure 30.13″. Yesterday’s high was 54, and the overnight low was 36.
Forecast:
A weak upper level disturbance will move across the region today bringing clouds and a possible mountain sprinkle. We’ll see mostly cloudy skies with highs in the lower 50s and light and variable winds. Tonight should be partly cloudy with lows in the lower 30s and light and variable winds. We can expect some frost across the region tonight and going into tomorrow morning.
High pressure will build in for Sunday bringing mostly sunny skies with highs in the mid 50s and light and variable winds. It should be a lovely day! Sunday night should be clear with lows in the mid 30s and light and variable winds.
A moisture laden trough will move into the region from the southwest Monday bringing partly sunny skies and a 30% chance of showers. Highs will be in the upper 50s with south winds 10 to 15 mph. Monday night should be mostly cloudy with a 30% chance of showers and lows in the lower 50s.
Almanac:
Last year on this date we had a high of 72 and a low of 38.
Burlington norms for this date are highs of 59 and lows of 40.
The record high was 85°F in 1949.
The record low was 24°F in 1964.
Sky Notes:
Sunrise: 7:01 AM EDT
Sunset: 6:14 PM EDT
Length of Visible Light: 12h 11m
Length of Day: 11h 12m
Tomorrow will be 3m 0s shorter.
The Moon is waning gibbous, 17d 5h old with 88% illumination.
Moonrise: 8:33 PM EDT
Moonset: 10:29 AM EDT
About Today’s Photo:
Our prolific buckeye tree in the backyard didn’t disappoint this season. There are many many nuts both hanging from the tree and on the ground. Some critter—likely a squirrel—is going to town gathering up the nuts!
Nikon D600, Sigma 105mm lens, ISO 1250, f/3, 1/3200″ exposure.
Friday, October 10, 2014
One of Kevin Companion’s giant pumpkins yesterday in the Post Office parking lot.
Morning Observation:
This morning in Huntington at 7:25AM it’s currently 32 degrees under clear skies. Winds are calm. Relative humidity is 98%, dewpoint 32, barometric pressure 30.05″ and rising. We picked up 0.03″ of rain in the past 24hrs. Yesterday’s high was 54, and the overnight low was 32.
Forecast:
A ridge of high pressure will bring generally dry weather today and through the weekend with temperatures near seasonable norms. We’ll see partly sunny skies today with highs in the lower 50s and west winds around 10 mph. Tonight should be partly cloudy with lows in the upper 30s and light and variable winds.
Saturday should be partly sunny with highs in the mid 50s and light and variable winds. Saturday night should be mostly clear with patchy frost. Lows will be in the mid 30s with light and variable winds.
Sunday’s looking sunny with patchy morning frost. Highs will be in the mid 50s with light and variable winds. Sunday night should be mostly clear with lows in the upper 30s.
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 59 and lows of 41.
The record high was 81°F in 1909.
The record low was 25°F in 1943.
Sky Notes:
Sunrise: 7:00 AM EDT
Sunset: 6:16 PM EDT
Length of Visible Light: 12h 14m
Length of Day: 11h 15m
Tomorrow will be 2m 59s shorter.
The Moon is waning gibbous, 16d 5h old with 95% illumination.
Moonrise: 7:49 PM EDT
Moonset: 9:23 AM EDT
About Today’s Photo:
I was headed out of town yesterday at noon when I just had to stop and get a shot of one of Kevin Companion’s giant pumpkins as it was parked in the Post Office parking lot. Kevin said this one weighed in at over 1300 pounds. And it wasn’t the biggest one he’d grown this season!
Nikon D600, Nikon 24-120mm lens @ 24mm, ISO 1250, f/7.1, 1/3200″ exposure.
Thursday, October 9, 2014
Hobblebush along the trail in Randolph NH
Morning Observation:
This morning in Huntington at 6:40AM it’s currently 41 degrees under clear skies. Winds are calm. Relative humidity is 89%, dewpoint 38, barometric pressure 29.85” and rising. We picked up 0.06” of rain in the past 24hrs. Yesterday’s high was 64, and the overnight low was 41.
Forecast:
An upper level disturbance and associated region of cold air aloft will slide eastward from southeastern Ontario and across our region today bringing variably cloudy skies and breezy conditions again today. We may see a few showers across northern portions of the forecast area this afternoon, and temperatures may be cold enough to support a few snow flurries across the higher summits. We’ll see partly sunny skies this morning, then mostly cloudy skies with a chance of showers this afternoon as the disturbance moves through. Highs will be in the mid 50s with southwest winds 10 to 15 mph gusting up to 30 mph this afternoon. Chance of rain is 40%. Tonight should be partly cloudy with a chance of showers until midnight. Lows will be in the upper 30s with southwest winds 10 to 15 mph gusting up to 30 mph until midnight. Chance of rain is 40%.
A ridge of high pressure will build in for Friday bringing dry, seasonable weather for the upcoming weekend. We should see partly sunny skies Friday morning, then mostly cloudy skies later in the day. Highs will be in the lower 50s with west winds around 10 mph. Friday night should be mostly cloudy with lows in the upper 30s and light and variable winds.
Saturday’s looking partly sunny with highs in the mid 50s and light and variable winds. Saturday night should be partly cloudy with lows in the mid 30s.
Almanac:
Last year on this date we had a high of 65 and a low of 32.
Burlington norms for this date are highs of 60 and lows of 41.
The record high was 80°F in 2011 (we had a high of 80).
The record low was 24°F in 1963.
Sky Notes:
Sunrise: 6:59 AM EDT
Sunset: 6:18 PM EDT
Length of Visible Light: 12h 16m
Length of Day: 11h 18m
Tomorrow will be 3m 0s shorter.
The Moon is waning gibbous (lovely in the west right now…) 15d 4h old with 99% illumination.
Moonrise: 7:08 PM EDT
Moonset: 8:14 AM EDT
About Today’s Photo:
Hobblebush (Viburnum lantanoides) is common in New England especially in mid elevations. This time of year it sports some lovely colors as we head towards winter…
Sony RX100m3, ISO 160, f/1.8, 1/30″ exposure.
Wednesday, October 8, 2014
Paddling on Clearwater Pond in Maine
Morning Observation:
This morning in Huntington at 6:30AM it’s currently 59 degrees and raining lightly under overcast skies. Winds are out of the southwest at 3-8 mph. Relative humidity is 84%, dewpoint 54, barometric pressure 29.57” and falling rapidly. We picked up 0.32” of rain in the past 24hrs. Yesterday’s high was 68, and the overnight low was 49.
Forecast:
Low pressure shifting northeastward out of the Great Lakes this morning will drag a cold front through the region today. We’ll see mostly cloudy skies with showers likely mainly this morning. Highs will be in the lower 60s with southwest winds 10 to 15 mph gusting up to 30 mph. Chance of rain is 70%. Tonight should be partly cloudy with a slight chance of lingering rain showers until midnight. Lows will be in the upper 30s with southwest winds 10 to 15 mph gusting up to 30 mph until midnight. Chance of rain is 20%.
Thursday should be partly sunny with a slight chance of rain showers in the morning, then turn mostly cloudy with a chance of rain showers in the afternoon as a weak shortwave skirts the international border. Highs will be in the mid 50s with west winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain is 30%. Thursday night should be partly cloudy with lows in the mid 30s and west winds 10 to 15 mph.
High pressure will build in Friday brinigng partly sunny skies with highs in the lower 50s and west winds around 10 mph. Friday night should be partly cloudy with lows in the upper 30s.
Almanac:
Last year on this date we had a high of 59 and a low of 35.
Burlington norms for this date are highs of 60 and lows of 42.
The record high was 77°F in 1970.
The record low was 22°F in 1964.
Sky Notes:
Sunrise: 6:58 AM EDT
Sunset: 6:20 PM EDT
Length of Visible Light: 12h 19m
Length of Day: 11h 21m
Tomorrow will be 3m 0s shorter.
The Moon is the full “Hunter’s” moon (Northeast Native American, Colonial American)
14d 4h old with 100% illumination (though it’s just coming out of an eclipse right now…)
Moonrise: 6:31 PM EDT
Moonset: 7:01 AM EDT
Other names for this full moon include: “Harvest” (English, Celtic), and “Blood” (Medieval and Neo Pagan Wiccan)
About Today’s Photo:
Clearwater Lake near Farmington, Maine is, as its name implies, incredibly clear. We enjoyed a couple of days in a rustic cabin on its shore and paddled a bit.
Sony RX100M3, ISO 125, f/5.6, 1/250″ exposure.
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