Liverpool,Nova Scotia - More cool and wet weather

24 March 2010

• Conditions in Liverpool,NS at 6:57:44 AM : 5.1°C | Overcast w/ drizzle | Wind: E 5 km/h
• (Normals: Max: 5°C Min: -3°C)

Yesterday was wet and windy here with temps only making it to a cool +6°C.There were some periods of heavy rain and 54.1mm was measured at the Western Head weather station.There’s more rain on the way for the next few days,clearing and cooler weather is expected on the weekend.

• The 3 day forecast for our area issued by Environment Canada:

Today: Periods of rain mixed with drizzle ending near noon then cloudy with sunny periods and 40 percent chance of showers. Amount 5 mm. Fog patches dissipating near noon. Wind east 20 km/h becoming west 20 near noon. High 7. UV index 3 or moderate.

Tonight: Cloudy. 40 percent chance of rain showers this evening then 40 percent chance of flurries overnight. Wind northwest 20 km/h increasing to 40 gusting to 60 near midnight. Low zero.

Thursday: Cloudy with sunny periods and 30 percent chance of flurries early in the morning. Clearing in the morning. Wind northwest 40 km/h gusting to 60 becoming west 30 near noon then southwest 20 in the evening. High 10.

Friday: Rain or snow. Low plus 3. High 7.

• Today’s Weather Trivia:

24 March 1875: One of the most violent gales ever witnessed in Chilliwack, BC, commenced about noon. Large trees were uprooted and tree trunks shattered as if they were pipe stems. A new trunk road was entirely blocked by fallen timber. The telegraph line had its share of downed poles and wires. A barn and the frame of a new dwelling were toppled and a few 100 roof shakes were – Excerpt from 'The Canadian Weather Trivia Calendar' by David Phillips. © Environment Canada

• Sky Events Tonight:

ISS: No visible views expected.

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The Moon, the planet Mars, and the twins of Gemini form a beautiful grouping the next couple of nights. Tonight, Mars is to the left of the Moon as darkness falls, with Gemini's twins -- the stars Pollux and Castor -- above them.

-Al C