Saturday, February 13, 2010

Liverpool,Nova Scotia - Looks like winter is over here

Published: 2/13/2010 7:15 AM
Current weather conditions in Liverpool,NS:
1.3°C | Overcast | Wind: WNW 15 km/h | Windchill: -4
(Normals: Max: -1°C Min: -10°C)
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We had another mild and breezy day here yesterday with temps near +5°C.The snow flurries forecast for our area did not happen and there were some brief periods of sunshine in the afternoon.The evening temps were a little above freezing and held there overnight.The mild weather is expected to stay with us for the foreseeable futere….it looks like winter may be over for us.
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The 3 day forecast for our area issued by Environment Canada :
Today
Cloudy. Becoming a mix of sun and cloud this morning. Wind west 20 km/h gusting to 40. High plus 2.

Tonight
Cloudy periods. Low minus 4.

Sunday
Cloudy. 30 percent chance of flurries in the afternoon and evening. Wind west 20 km/h. High zero.

Monday
Cloudy with 60 percent chance of flurries. Low minus 2. High plus 2.
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Today’s Weather Trivia:
13 February 1923: In Edmonton, AB, shivering crowds waited for streetcars as the temperatures plunged to -34°C. But that was nothing compared to the -50°C at House River and Fort McMurray. Saskatchewan also suffered. Trains from the east ran 2 to 10 hours late and a northern gale piled snow high. At Langbank, SK, a passenger train ran into the rear of a stalled snowplow; the plow's caboose broke into kindling. --Excerpt from 'The Canadian Weather Trivia Calendar' by David Phillips. © Environment Canada
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SKY EVENTS:
STS130 & ISS (docked): Rising at 5:41AM in the NNW,traveling through the northern sky as they move to the NE.
STS130 & ISS (docked): Rising at 7:17AM in the NW,traveling through the northern sky as they move to the E.
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-Al C

Friday, February 12, 2010

Liverpool,Nova Scotia -A few flurries but mild

Published: 2/12/2010 7:22 AM
Current weather conditions in Liverpool,NS:
0.1°C | Overcast | Wind: WNW 12 km/h | Windchill: -4
(Normals: Max: -1°C Min: -10°C)
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Yesterday was an uneventful weather day even though some forecasters were calling for snow for this area.We had none and afternoon temps reached +3°C.Winds were a bit brisk through the day but died out in the evening.Overnight the temps dropped just to the freezing mark.We are expecting a few flurries for the next few days but no cold weather.
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The 3 day forecast for our area issued by Environment Canada :
Today
Flurries. Wind northwest 20 km/h gusting to 40. High plus 1.

Tonight
Flurries. Wind northwest 20 km/h gusting to 40. Low minus 3.

Saturday
Cloudy with 40 percent chance of flurries. Wind northwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming west 20 in the afternoon. High zero.

Sunday
Cloudy with 60 percent chance of flurries. Low minus 3. High plus 1.
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Today’s Weather Trivia:
12 February 1951: Freezing weather brought relief from floods in the upper reaches of British Columbia's Fraser Valley after a 3-day deluge exceeded 300 mm. Four persons lost their lives and nearly 1,000 were left homeless. About 8 trains were halted short of their destinations, as transcontinental lines were cut by mudslides and washouts. When the rain ended, some parts of the valley got 15 cm of snow.--Excerpt from 'The Canadian Weather Trivia Calendar' by David Phillips. © Environment Canada
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SKY EVENTS:
STS130 & ISS (docked): Rising at 6:51AM in the NW,traveling through the northern sky as they move to the NE.
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-Al C

Thursday, February 11, 2010

Liverpool,Nova Scotia -- No snow here

Published: 2/11/2010 8:13 AM
Current weather conditions in Liverpool,NS:
-1.2°C | Overcast | Wind: NNE 22 gust 38 km/h | Windchill: -8
(Normals: Max: -1°C Min: -10°C)
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Yesterday was not as warm as Tuesday here but afternoon temps did reach to +3°C.The wind picked up considerably in the evening and temps dropped to a little below freezing.It’s cool this morning and a few flurries are possible today but no accumulation is expected in this area.Temps are expected to be at or above freezing for the highs for the next week.
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The 3 day forecast for our area issued by Environment Canada :
Today
Cloudy. A few flurries beginning early this morning and ending near noon. Wind northeast 30 km/h gusting to 50 becoming north 50 gusting to 70 this morning. High zero.

Tonight
Cloudy periods with 30 percent chance of flurries. Wind north 30 km/h gusting to 50. Low minus 1.

Friday
Cloudy with sunny periods. Wind northwest 20 km/h gusting to 40. High plus 2.

Saturday
A mix of sun and cloud. Low minus 2. High plus 1.
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Today’s Weather Trivia:
11 February 2006: About 2,500 grey seal pups washed out to sea on a huge storm surge and tide, about 6 m higher than normal, and drowned off Pictou Island in Northumberland Strait. Ice in the Gulf of St. Lawrence was the least ever seen due to unusually warm weather, forcing females to give birth and nurse on the beach. The storm separated some pups from their mothers, and it was feared they would starve.--Excerpt from 'The Canadian Weather Trivia Calendar' by David Phillips. © Environment Canada
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SKY EVENTS:
STS130 & ISS (docked): Rising at 6:29AM in the NW,traveling through the northern sky as they move to the NE.
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-Al C

Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Liverpool,Nova Scotia:Almost like Spring

Compiled at 2/10/2010 7:12 AM
Current weather conditions in Liverpool,NS:
-3.7°C | Clear | Wind: NW 15 km/h | Windchill: -8
(Normals: Max: -1°C Min: -10°C)
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We had a nice day here yesterday with the afternoon temp reaching +7°C on my thermometer.The official reading for this area,measured at Western Head,was +5.7°C.The evening was mild.Overnight the temps dropped to a few degrees below freezing and the sky cleared.We are expecting a sunny day today with temps once again above 0.The big storm to our southwest will have little to no impact on our area….we shouldn’t need the shovels again for a while.
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The 3 day forecast for our area issued by Environment Canada :
Today
Sunny. Increasing cloudiness this afternoon. High plus 1.

Tonight
Cloudy. 60 percent chance of flurries overnight. Wind becoming northeast 40 km/h gusting to 60 near midnight. Low minus 3.

Thursday
Cloudy with 60 percent chance of flurries. Wind north 50 km/h gusting to 70. High zero.

Friday
Cloudy. Windy. Low minus 2. High plus 2.
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Today’s Weather Trivia:
10 February 2008: A series of storms dumped up to 2 m of snow in some areas of British Columbia's Interior. Avalanche warnings were issued and the Coquihalla Highway from Hope to Merritt was closed indefinitely; truckers had to take long (expensive) alternative routes. Poor visibility kept helicopter crews from triggering avalanches. Such prolonged closures due to avalanches had not been dealt with before. --Excerpt from 'The Canadian Weather Trivia Calendar' by David Phillips. © Environment Canada
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SKY EVENTS:
STS130 & ISS (docked): Rising at 6:07AM in the NW,traveling through the northern sky as they move to the NE.
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-Al C

Tuesday, February 9, 2010

Liverpool,Nova Scotia - Weather conditions and today's blog:Storm should miss us

Compiled at 07:06:29 ‎on Tuesday, February 09, 2010
Current weather conditions in Liverpool,NS:
-0.2°C | Overcast | Wind: WNW 22 gust 32 km/h| Windchill: -7
(Normals: Max: -1°C Min: -10°C)
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Yesterday was fairly mild here with afternoon temps reaching +3°C.The evening temps were near the freezing point and held there overnight.A few flurries and/or drizzle is expected early today,clearing later and sunshine for tomorrow.
Another major snowstorm is about to move up the US east coast.Washington,DC is bracing for another 10 to 20 inches on top of the record setting amounts that they received on the weekend.It is not expected to continue this far north at this point.
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The 3 day forecast for our area issued by Environment Canada :
Today
A few flurries ending this afternoon then cloudy. Risk of freezing drizzle this morning. Wind northwest 30 km/h gusting to 50. High plus 1.

Tonight
Clearing this evening. Wind northwest 20 km/h gusting to 40. Low minus 8.

Wednesday
Sunny. Wind northwest 20 km/h becoming light in the morning. High zero.

Thursday
Cloudy with 40 percent chance of flurries. Low minus 4. High minus 1.
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Today’s Weather Trivia:
9 February 1952: After 20 cm of snow fell over a few days in Hamilton, ON, an inter-urban bus skidded on ice and careened down an almost vertical embankment into a 30-m-deep ravine. The accident injured 10 passengers, 2 severely, and at least 8 others, but no one was killed. The embankment was so steep that rescuers formed a human chain to pass the injured up to the highway, where 6 ambulances waited. --Excerpt from 'The Canadian Weather Trivia Calendar' by David Phillips. © Environment Canada
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SKY EVENTS:
STS130: Rising at 6:50AM in the NW,traveling through the northern sky as it moves to the NE.
ISS: Rising at 7:17AM in the NW,traveling through the northern sky as it moves to the NE.
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-Al C

Monday, February 8, 2010

Liverpool,Nova Scotia - Warmer than last week

Compiled at 7:21:09 AM ‎on ‎Monday, ‎February ‎08, ‎2010
Current weather conditions in Liverpool,NS:
-2.3°C | Overcast | Wind:W 19 gust 29 km/h | Windchill: -9
(Normals: Max: -1°C Min: -10°C)
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It appears that the deep freeze of 2010 is over here.Afternoon temps were slightly above freezing and only dropped to slightly below through the evening and overnight.We had a few periods of light snow yesterday leaving just trace amounts behind.Inland areas had more snow and the local radio is reporting slippery conditions inland.More flurries are expected this week but temps will be near 0°C.
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The 3 day forecast for our area issued by Environment Canada :
Today
Flurries. Amount 2 cm. Local blowing snow. Wind northwest 30 km/h gusting to 50. High plus 1.

Tonight
Cloudy with 60 percent chance of flurries. Wind northwest 30 km/h gusting to 50. Low minus 1.

Tuesday
Cloudy. 60 percent chance of flurries in the morning and afternoon. Wind northwest 30 km/h gusting to 50. High plus 2.

Wednesday
A mix of sun and cloud. Low minus 4. High plus 1.
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Today’s Weather Trivia:
8 February 1867: A drenching rainstorm combined with fast-melting snow raised stream levels to flood stage in southern New Brunswick. The strong flow pushed small buildings from their foundations and destroyed several bridges, including a suspension bridge at Norton, one of the "neatest" constructions in the county. Two days later temperatures plunged more than 40 degrees, encasing roads and rail lines in ice.--Excerpt from 'The Canadian Weather Trivia Calendar' by David Phillips. © Environment Canada
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SKY EVENTS:
ISS: Rising at 6:57AM in the W,traveling through the northern sky as it moves to the NE.
Space shuttle Endeavour(STS-130) is now on it's way to the ISS.
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-Al C

Sunday, February 7, 2010

Liverpool,Nova Scotia:A warmer week on the way.

Compiled at :8:15:16 AM ‎on ‎Sunday, ‎February ‎07, ‎2010
Current weather conditions in Liverpool,NS:
-8.1°C;
Overcast;
Wind:WNW 17 km/h Windchill: -16
(Normals: Max: -1°C Min: -10°C)
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Yesterday was another brutely cold day with the high reaching to only -5°C.Evening temps were down to -13°C and the sky was cloudy.Temps are on the rise and this week will not be as cold as the last one.We are expecting some flurries throughout but no significant amounts are forecast for this area.
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The 7 day forecast for our area issued by Environment Canada :
Today
Becoming cloudy this morning. 60 percent chance of flurries this afternoon. Wind becoming northwest 30 km/h gusting to 50 this morning. High minus 1.

Tonight
Cloudy with 60 percent chance of flurries. Wind northwest 30 km/h gusting to 50. Temperature steady near minus 2.

Monday
Cloudy with 60 percent chance of flurries or wet flurries. Wind northwest 30 km/h gusting to 50. High plus 1.

Tuesday
Cloudy. Low minus 1. High plus 2.

Wednesday
Cloudy. Low minus 5. High zero.

Thursday
Cloudy with 60 percent chance of flurries. Low minus 4. High minus 1.

Friday
Cloudy. Low minus 6. High minus 2.

Saturday
Cloudy. Low minus 7. High minus 3.______________________________________________________________________________

Todays' Weather Trivia:
7 February 1920: The hardest cold in 35 years created heavy ice along Newfoundland's northeast coast. The Prospero was ice jammed for 5 weeks, 10 km from Fogo, short of food and with no help from land due to bad weather. Nearby, 2 other steamers were stuck for 4 weeks, almost submerged by ice at times. Inland, blocked railways left settlements and lumber camps facing famine and horses suffering greatly.--Excerpt from 'The Canadian Weather Trivia Calendar' by David Phillips. © Environment Canada
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SKY EVENTS:

Possible ISS sightings tomorrow :
Rising at 6:34AM in the W,traveling through the northern sky as it moves to the NE.
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-Al C

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