Saturday, December 4, 2010

4 December 2010 - Conditions at 6:28 AM: +4.5C, Overcast, Wind: S 18 km/h

We had another mild day yesterday along with plenty of rain.Afternoon temps were near +10C.Winds were brisk for most of the day but died out in the evening which was mild and foggy with some showers.Overnight the temps dropped a few degrees but remained well above freezing.Total rainfall yesterday was near 20mm.

The mild weather will be with us for a few more days.Most of the rain will end later today and we may possibly see some sunshine tomorrow.However,more rain is expected on Monday.

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Forecasts for our area issued by Environment Canada :

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

Today

Periods of rain or drizzle ending this afternoon then cloudy. Amount 5 mm. Fog patches. Wind south 20 km/h becoming southwest 20 this afternoon. Temperature steady near 8.

Tonight

Cloudy with 40 percent chance of drizzle. Fog patches. Wind southwest 20 km/h. Low plus 5.

Sunday

Cloudy with sunny periods and 40 percent chance of drizzle. Fog patches dissipating in the morning. Wind south 20 km/h becoming light in the evening. High 6.

Monday

Rain. Windy. Low plus 4. High 6.

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The marine forecast:

Weather & Visibility

Periods of drizzle and occasional fog patches ending near midnight.

Winds

Wind southwest 10 to 15 knots increasing to 15 to 20 early this evening then diminishing to light Sunday evening.

Waves

Seas 2 to 3 metres subsiding to 1 to 2 this afternoon.

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Today’s Weather Trivia:

4 December 1953:1953: Unusually phenomenal weather, more benefiting May than the Christmas season, occurred on Manitoulin Island (ON). Pansies were picked in some gardens, and fields were plowed that week. Another unusual happening for this time of year was a very brilliant rainbow, following a sudden shower. Its colours were vibrant and it was visible for quite a few minutes. – Excerpt from 'The Canadian Weather Trivia Calendar' by David Phillips. © Environment Canada

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Sky Events:

ISS visible sightings:

Date: Sunday, December 05, 2010

Time: 05:39 AM Duration: Less than 1 minute Maximum Elevation: 16° Approach: 16° above NNE Departure: 16° above NNE

Time: 07:12 AM Duration: Less than 1 minute Maximum Elevation: 17° Approach: 15° above NNW Departure: 17° above NNW

The Moon will be "new" at 11:36 a.m. CST tomorrow, as it crosses the imaginary line between Earth and Sun. It will be hidden in the Sun's glare, but will return to view as a thin crescent early Sunday or Monday evening.

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

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