Yesterday started out with temps on the plus side but dropped steadily through the day and we were down to 0C by late afternoon.The wind also was brisk creating windchills below freezing.There were a few passing flurries in the early evening.
Today and tomorrow will be on the chilly side with warmer weather expected later in the week.
Forecasts for our area issued by Environment Canada :
(Normals: Max 0C / Min -9C)
Today
A mix of sun and cloud. 60 percent chance of flurries this morning. Wind northwest 30 km/h gusting to 50 becoming west 20 gusting to 40 near noon. High minus 2.
Tonight
Cloudy periods. 30 percent chance of flurries overnight. Wind west 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light near midnight. Low minus 5.
Wednesday
Clearing in the morning. High minus 1.
Thursday
A mix of sun and cloud. Low minus 5. High zero.
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The marine forecast:
Wind west 25 knots diminishing to northwest 15 late this evening. Chance of flurries. ·
Today’s Weather Trivia:
4 January 1929: Two bush pilots in an open cockpit made a brave trip from Edmonton to Fort Vermilion, AB, in bitter cold to deliver some diphtheria antitoxin. Wind chill was -65 for the mercy flight. They wore buffalo coats, boots and leggings, 7 pairs of socks, and lined leather flying helmets, goggles, and scarves. At the end of the flight, when taking off his silk scarf, one pilot also took off part of his lip. -Excerpt from 'The Canadian Weather Trivia Calendar' by David Phillips. © Environment Canada
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Sky Events:
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ISS visible sightings:
Date: Tuesday, January 04, 2011
Time: 05:35 PM Duration: 2 minutes Maximum Elevation: 19° Approach: 16° above NNW Departure: 15° above NNE
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Camelopardalis, the giraffe, is one of the largest constellations, covering a large wedge of the northern sky. But it isn't very bold. All of its stars are so faint that you need to get away from city lights to see them..
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AURORA (‘Northern Lights’) WATCH: Auroral activity will be low.
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