Freezing Rain Warning

Yesterday was a little above freezing with no precip.Overnight the temps dropped and there is a storm on the way.We are currently under the following warning:
'Queens County
4:34 AM AST Wednesday 7 January 2009
Freezing rain warning for
Queens County issued
An extended periods of freezing rain is expected this afternoon and evening west and overnight east.
This is a warning that an extended period of freezing rain is expected or occurring in these regions. Monitor weather conditions..Listen for updated statements.'

It could be an interesting day here on the south shore.

The high on my thermometer yesterday was +3°C.
Currently(8AM):
-6°C
Overcast
Calm.

The forecast:
Freezing rain warning in effect.

Today

Day: Cloudy. Snow beginning this morning changing to ice pellets then to freezing rain late this afternoon. Snow and ice pellet amount 5 cm. Wind becoming east 40 km/h gusting to 60 late this afternoon. High zero.
Night: Freezing rain changing to rain early this evening. Rainfall amount 20 mm. Fog patches developing this evening. Wind east 40 km/h gusting to 60 becoming southwest 40 gusting to 70 late this evening. Temperature rising to 9 by morning.

Thursday

Periods of rain ending in the afternoon then cloudy periods. 40 percent chance of rain showers or flurries in the evening. Fog patches dissipating in the morning. Wind southwest 50 km/h gusting to 80 becoming west 30 gusting to 50 in the evening. Temperature falling to plus 3 in the afternoon.

Yesterday was fairly mild here with temps above freezing for most of the day.Other than a brief period of drizzle there wasn't any precip.The evening temps dropped to the freezing point and then to a few degrees below by midnight.
Today is expected to be clear and seasonable before a disturbance moves in tomorrow and into Thursday.

The high on my thermometer yesterday was +3°C.
Currently(8AM):
-5°C
Clear
Wind is v. light W.

The forecast:
Today

Day: Sunny with cloudy periods. 30 percent chance of flurries. Wind west 30 km/h gusting to 50. Temperature steady near minus 3.
Night: Cloudy periods with 30 percent chance of flurries early this evening. Otherwise clear. Wind west 30 km/h gusting to 50 becoming light this evening. Low minus 8.

Wednesday

Cloudy. Snow beginning in the morning changing through ice pellets and freezing rain to rain in the evening. Snow and ice pellet amount 5 cm. Rainfall amount 2 to 4 mm. Wind becoming east 30 km/h gusting to 50 late in the day. High plus 2.

Yesterday wasn't too bad for this time of the year here.Temps were +/- 0°C for the day and dropped to -5°C. overnight.There was no precip and the wind was light to calm for the day.
Today may be a bit messy with some snow inland and rain or a mix for us here on the coast.
Milder weather is expected mid-week and we won't be getting any of the extreme cold that has been setting records in the west of Canada.

The high on my thermometer yesterday was +1°C.
Currently(8AM):
-5°C
Overcast
Calm

The forecast:
Today
Day: Increasing cloudiness. Periods of snow beginning late this morning except periods of rain along the coast. Local amount 2 cm. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 late this morning. High plus 3 except zero inland.

Night: Cloudy with 30 percent chance of flurries. Wind west 30 km/h gusting to 50. Low minus 5.

Tuesday
A mix of sun and cloud. 30 percent chance of flurries. Wind west 30 km/h gusting to 50. High minus 2.

Breezy Again

Yesterday wasn't too bad here with temps in the seasonal range and some sun.Overnight there were a few flurries and the wind picked up a bit.This morning it is quite windy and cold.Flurries are expected today and then a warm up tonight with some rain possible.It's back to colder weather tomorrow and then some disturbances will be moving through the area throughout the week.

The high on my thermometer yesterday was +1°C.
Currently(8:30AM):
-7°C
Partly clear
Wind is brisk NW.

The forecast:
Today

Day: Cloudy with sunny periods. 60 percent chance of flurries this morning. Wind northwest 30 km/h gusting to 50. High minus 1.
Night: Clearing early this evening. Wind northwest 30 km/h gusting to 50 becoming west 20 overnight. Low minus 5.

Monday

Increasing cloudiness. Periods of light snow mixed with ice pellets beginning late in the morning and ending late in the day. Periods of rain along the coast. Wind becoming southwest 30 km/h gusting to 50 in the afternoon. High plus 3 except zero inland.

Seasonal

Yesterday turned out to be a much better day than originally expected.Temps were seasonal* and there was quite a lot of sunshine.The wind died out in the afternoon and it was completely still in the evening with clear skies.
Some very light snow flurries moved through the area around midnight and accumulations were just a light dusting.
*According to Environment Canada,seasonal here at this time of the year is a min temp of -9°C(15.8°F) to a max of 0°C(32°F).

The high on my thermometer yesterday was +1°C.
Currently(8AM):
-4°C
Clear
Calm

The forecast:
Today

Day: A mix of sun and cloud. Wind west 20 km/h becoming northwest 20 late this morning. High minus 2.
Night: Becoming cloudy this evening with 40 percent chance of flurries late this evening. Flurries beginning near midnight. Wind northwest 30 km/h gusting to 50. Low minus 9.

Sunday

Cloudy with 40 percent chance of flurries in the morning and early in the afternoon. Clearing in the afternoon. Wind northwest 30 km/h gusting to 50. High zero.

Friday Jan 2 - Winter Is Here To Stay

Yesterday was a cold and blustery day here.The temp held at -10°C for the day and the wind was quite strong with windchill values at around -20°C.
Conditions are expected to improve a little with a high of -2°C expected for today but the gusty winds will persist.There's a possible chance of some more snow this evening but only slight amounts are expected.
The cold is expected to be with us through the weekend and then above freezing temps are expected for Monday.

The high on my thermometer yesterday was -10°C.
Currently(8AM):
-10°C
Clear
Wind is brisk NW.

The forecast:
Today

Day: Cloudy. 40 percent chance of flurries early this morning. Clearing this morning. Local blowing snow early this morning. Wind northwest 30 km/h gusting to 50 becoming west 30 early this morning. High minus 2.
Night: Cloudy. Periods of snow beginning this evening and ending overnight. Amount 2 to 4 cm. Wind west 30 km/h becoming southwest 20 early this evening then becoming west 20 near midnight. Temperature rising to zero this evening then falling.

Saturday

A mix of sun and cloud. 40 percent chance of flurries in the afternoon and evening. Wind west 30 km/h becoming northwest 40 gusting to 60 late in the day. High minus 4.

Thursday Jan 1,2009 - Happy New Year

Happy New Year everyone.
What a way to start '09..we had a major snowstorm last night.
Yesterday was a fairly nice day with temps just slightly below freezing and the occasional bit of sunshine.Conditions rapidly deteriorated in the early evening when the snow began.The rate of snowfall was quite high and the roads were covered quite quickly.
It has stopped snowing now but the wind is quite strong and is blowing the snow around a lot.
Total snowfall here is about 15cms but some drifts are quite higher.
This looks like a good day to stay inside.

The high on my thermometer yesterday was -2°C.
Currently(9:00AM):
-10°C
Overcast
Wind is strong NW

The forecast:
Blizzard warning in effect.

Today

Day: Flurries at times heavy. Amount 5 to 10 cm. Blowing snow. Wind northeast 40 km/h gusting to 60 becoming northwest 50 gusting to 80 this morning. Temperature falling to minus 7 this afternoon.
Night: Cloudy with 40 percent chance of flurries. Clearing overnight. Local blowing snow. Wind northwest 50 km/h. Low minus 8.

Friday

Sunny. Increasing cloudiness in the evening then 60 percent chance of flurries or rain showers. Wind northwest 40 km/h gusting to 60 becoming light in the evening. High minus 1.