Friday, October 29, 2010

Conditions at 6:47 AM: 10.8C, Partly clear, Wind: NNE 3 km/h

29 October 2010

Yesterday was like a summer day here with sunshine and temps near 20C.The temps remained mild in the evening but there was some fog and drizzle.The overnight hours saw some clearing with temps remaining warm and near the seasonal high rather than the low.

Things are about to change quite dramatically over the next few days with flurries a possibility on Sunday.

The forecast for our area issued by Environment Canada :

(Normals: Max 10C / Min 3C)

Today

A mix of sun and cloud. Becoming cloudy this morning. Fog patches early this morning. Wind becoming northwest 20 km/h this morning. High 13.

Tonight

Cloudy. Becoming cloudy periods near midnight. Wind becoming northwest 20 km/h after midnight. Low plus 5.

Saturday

Cloudy with sunny periods. 40 percent chance of showers in the morning. 60 percent chance of showers in the evening. Wind northwest 20 km/h becoming west 30 gusting to 50 in the morning. High 9.

Sunday

Cloudy with 40 percent chance of rain showers or flurries. Low plus 2. High plus 3.

Today’s Weather Trivia:

29 October 1846:1846: About six o'clock, during a snowstorm, there fell at Carleton, NB, near the residence of Mr. Tilton, a large shower of red angle worms. Thousands could be seen alive on the top of the snow; they were from 10 to 12 cm in length. [From The Gleaner in Miramichi, NB] – Excerpt from 'The Canadian Weather Trivia Calendar' by David Phillips. © Environment Canada

Sky Events:

ISS visible sightings:

Date: Friday, October 29, 2010

Time: 07:06 PM - Duration: 4 minutes - Maximum Elevation: 55° - Approach: 16° above SW - Departure: 23° above ENE

Pegasus, the winged horse, stands high overhead around 10 p.m. Four bright stars that form a large square mark his body. If you hold your fists side by side at arm's length, they will fit nicely into the Great Square.

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

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