Tuesday, November 2, 2010

Conditions at 8:04 AM: 0.2C, Mostly clear, Wind: NW 13 km/h

2 November 2010

Yesterday was a cool day here with some showers moving through the are throughout the day.Temps were in the 8C range.The evening was partly clear with temps dropping to near the freezing mark.There was a heavy frost overnight.

This morning it is quite cool with not much of a warm up expected today.

The forecast for our area issued by Environment Canada :

(Normals: Max 10C / Min 2C)

Today

A mix of sun and cloud. Wind becoming northwest 20 km/h late this morning. High plus 5.

Tonight

Clearing late this evening. Low minus 4.

Wednesday

Sunny. High plus 5.

Thursday

A mix of sun and cloud. Low zero. High 9.

Today’s Weather Trivia:

2 November 1769:1769: Halifax, NS, experienced a violent gale. Wharves were vastly damaged and salt and sugar stores were almost wholly ruined. Roads were rendered impassable, 1000s of trees were blown over, and 3 schooners were driven ashore. The tide rose 2 m above normal, breaking dykes on the Bay of Fundy. At Fort Cumberland, 700 cords of firewood sitting 3 m above the tops of the dykes were lost. – Excerpt from 'The Canadian Weather Trivia Calendar' by David Phillips. © Environment Canada

Sky Events:

ISS visible sightings:

Date: Tuesday, November 02, 2010

Time: 07:18 PM Duration: 3 minutes Maximum Elevation: 25° Approach: 16° above WNW

Departure: 20° above NNE

The planet Saturn is in view in the east-southeast before dawn this month. It looks like a bright golden star. It is especially easy to pick out tomorrow because it stands close to the lower left of the crescent Moon.

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

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