Conditions at 7:11 AM: 15.0C, Overcast, Wind: WSW 23 km/h

7 October 2010

 

Yesterday was cool and quite windy here yesterday.Afternoon temps were in the middle teens and the day was mostly overcast.Some rain began in the early evening along with some occasional heavy showers.Temps remained mild overnight with temps holding in the middle teens.

More rain is expected today.Clearing should begin tomorrow and the weekend is looking like it will be sunny but quite cool.

 

The forecast for our area issued by Environment Canada :

(Normals: Max 14C / Min 6C)

Today

Periods of rain ending early this morning then cloudy with sunny periods and 40 percent chance of showers. Amount 2 to 4 mm. Fog patches early this morning. Wind southwest 30 km/h gusting to 50 becoming west 40 gusting to 60 this afternoon. High 16. UV index 3 or moderate.

 

Tonight

A few showers ending near midnight then cloudy periods. Wind west 40 km/h gusting to 60 becoming northwest 30 gusting to 50 near midnight. Low 8.

 

Friday

A mix of sun and cloud. 40 percent chance of showers in the evening. Wind northwest 30 km/h gusting to 50 becoming west 40 gusting to 60 in the morning. High 14.

 

Saturday

A mix of sun and cloud. Low 10. High 11.

 

 

Today’s Weather Trivia:

7 October 1825:1825: Fire burnt 1000s of hectares of New Brunswick forest, its progress so rapid residents could only run to a lake or river. A courthouse, prison, Government House, churches, schools, and 3 river vessels were lost; flames and ash-filled air made breathing arduous. Newcastle was consumed. Cattle died or suffered greatly. Water heated up so much that fish beached themselves.  – Excerpt from 'The Canadian Weather Trivia Calendar' by David Phillips. © Environment Canada

 

 

Sky Events:

International Space Station (visible sighting):

Date: Friday, October 08, 2010

Time: 06:00 AM 

Duration: 2 minutes

Maximum Elevation: 22°

Approach: 20° above NW

Departure: 15° above NNE

 

 

The Moon is new at 1:44 p.m. CDT. It crosses the line between Earth and Sun, so it is lost from view in the Sun's glare. It will return to view as a thin crescent, low in the sky at sunset, on Saturday.

 

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