2 December 2010 - Conditions at 6:51 AM: +9.0C, Overcast, Wind: ESE 26 km/h

Yesterday was a very mild day with temps reaching to +8C in the shade and a little higher in the sun.The wind began to pick up in the late afternoon and some light rain moved into the area in the early evening.

The next few days are expected to be quite mild but wet.We are expecting a fair amount of rain to fall,especially tomorrow.The mild weather is expected to stay in the area until the middle of next week.

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Forecasts for our area issued by Environment Canada :

(Normals: Max +4C / Min -4C)

Today

Periods of drizzle changing to rain this afternoon. Amount 2 mm. Wind southeast 30 km/h gusting to 50. High 9.

Tonight

Rain. Amount 10 to 20 mm. Fog patches. Wind east 20 km/h gusting to 40. Low 7.

Friday

Periods of rain. Amount 5 mm. Wind east 30 km/h gusting to 50. Temperature steady near 8.

Saturday

Cloudy with 60 percent chance of showers. Low plus 4. High 7.

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The marine forecast:

Weather & Visibility

Periods of drizzle changing to periods of rain and fog patches this afternoon.

Winds

Wind southeast 20 knots increasing to 25 to 30 late this morning then diminishing to 15 to 20 overnight. Wind backing to easterly 25 Friday morning.

Waves

Seas 1 to 2 metres building to 2 to 3 this morning.

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Today’s Weather Trivia:

2 December 2005:2005: On a slick stretch of Highway 401 near Ingersoll, ON, a beer-laden tanker truck slammed into the rear of a bus carrying teenage hockey players. The crash was among 100s on area roads, after a snow squall dumped 25 cm, causing frequent whiteouts and closing several major roads. At a local park, fun seekers used plastic sleds, inner tubes, and even a canoe to slide down snowy hills.– Excerpt from 'The Canadian Weather Trivia Calendar' by David Phillips. © Environment Canada

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Sky Events:

· ISS visible sightings:

Date: Friday, December 03, 2010

Time: 06:21 AM Duration: 2 minutes Maximum Elevation: 21° Approach: 20° above NNW Departure: 15° above NNE

The planet Venus, which shines about 10 times brighter than any other pinpoint of light in the night sky right now, lines up above the Moon about 45 minutes before sunrise tomorrow. The star Spica and the planet Saturn stand above them.

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

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