Conditions at 6:49 AM: 4,7C, Overcast, Wind: W 10 km/h

19 October 2010

 

Although it was generally sunny,we had a chilly day here yesterday with temps only making it to about 12C along with a brisk northerly wind.The wind calmed down in the evening and temps dropped to the mid single digits.

Today is expected to be similar to yesterday,a little warmer tomorrow and then rain is expected for Thursday and Friday.

 

 

The forecast for our area issued by Environment Canada :

(Normals: Max 12C / Min 4C)

Today

Sunny with cloudy periods. Wind southwest 20 km/h. High 12. UV index 3 or moderate.

 

Tonight

Cloudy periods. Low plus 5 except plus 1 inland.

 

Wednesday

Sunny. Increasing cloudiness in the evening. High 13.

 

Thursday

Periods of rain. Low 7. High 14.

 

 

 

Today’s Weather Trivia:

19 October 1762:1762: Settlers in parts of southern Ontario spent the day in nearly total darkness. French settlers and aboriginal peoples blamed the freakish dark days and the dirty, sulphur-smelling rain on the English having brought it with them when they arrived. Others theorized that the freak dark days resulted from forest fires, a volcanic eruption, or subterraneous fires. – Excerpt from 'The Canadian Weather Trivia Calendar' by David Phillips. © Environment Canada

 

 

Sky Events:

 

ISS visible sightings:

There are no possible sightings until Oct 25.

 

 

Jupiter stands below the Moon as darkness falls and remains close to the Moon throughout the night. The giant planet looks like a brilliant star. Binoculars will reveal its largest moons arrayed around the planet like tiny stars.

 

 

AURORA (‘Northern Lights’) WATCH: Auroral activity will be moderate.