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[Kevin Shaw]

Gaithersburg Maryland VP2 backyard weather station report for Sunday, September 28, 2014

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Sunday was sunny and warm, but not quite as warm as Saturday as we only reached the upper 70s today.  The morning low was about a degree warmer than Saturday's min.  Tonight the temps have dropped into the low 60s and probably will only drop to the upper 50s by sunrise. Cloudy skies overnight will also hinder the temperature from dropping as much as it has the past few days. Monday should be cloudy with highs in the upper 70s, then cloudy again Monday night with lows around 60.  Tuesday partly cloudy with highs in the upper 70s and then Tuesday night after midnight there is a 30 POP for showers as we get a weak frontal passage. Wednesday and Thursday should see partly to mostly sunny skies with highs in the low 70s and lows in the low 50s.  Friday sees a bit of a warm up and increasing chances for showers, about a 30 POP, with clouds and a 50 POP for showers on Saturday, clearing off on Sunday. 

The weather underground link to my station data is: 
http://www.wunderground.com/personal-weather-station/dashboard?ID=KMDGAITH11

My CWOP link (CWOP ID DW4566 - one web address to see my real-time data there is: 
http://www.findu.com/cgi-bin/wxpage.cgi?call=DW4566&last=24&tz=0) 
 My data can also be found at:  http://www.weatherlink.com/user/walrusman 
Weatherbug is picking up my Bennington weather station data now. Just go to weatherbug.com and enter my zip code 20878. 
You should see a choice to select my Bennington weather station. Hope you can take it from there!  If not, let me know.  

Sunday's precipitation: 0
September total precipitation: 2.88"

Annual 2014 YTD precipitation total: 43.40"

Other data for Sunday is as follows:  
High temp 78.2° (1545)   
Low temp  52.8° (0735) 
Obs temp. 62.4° 

Peak wind gust 7 W (1255)  

Relative Humidity ranged from a max of 97% (0900) to a low of 54% (1525)
Dew point temperatures ranged from 66° to 51°

Barometric pressure values ranged from 30.24"(0005) to 30.08"(2355) 
                                                                                                    
At midnight obs the temp was 62.4°, Winds Calm , Pressure at 30.07" and falling, relative humidity 92%, dew point of 60°.

Currently (0127) the temperature is 61.3°, dew point temperature at 59°, winds calm, relative humidity at 94% with the barometric pressure at 30.06" and falling. 

Radar is showing widely scattered very light showers in the region and to the west up in the mountains of WV, PA, and western MD and VA, plus showers along the Appalachian Mtn Chain to our north and south.

Kevin the walrus of Gaithersburg signing off early on Monday morning.

 

[Kevin Shaw]

Gaithersburg Maryland VP2 backyard weather station report for Monday, September 29, 2014

Monday was mostly cloudy and not as warm with really light winds, a bit muggy with light showers in the area in the evening but mostly all to my south and east with nothing measureable here at my station. Temps are holding in the mid 60s so far this evening/early Tuesday morning, with low 60s about as good as we are going to get by sunrise. Tuesday should be sunny and warm, with highs in the upper 70s to finish out September on a tranquil note. Actually though there is a 30 POP for showers Tuesday night, so we might get to add a bit to my below normal precip total for the month before it ends at midnight.  Then a bit cooler and partly cloudy on Wednesday and Thursday with highs in the low 70s and lows in the low to mid 50s. By Friday another front will be coming through, a bit stronger this time, with a 50 POP for showers and even possibly a thundershower, and a 60 POP for showers on Saturday with temps cooling off late into the 50s. Sunday should be sunny and cooler, with highs in the upper 60s. 

The weather underground link to my station data is: 
http://www.wunderground.com/personal-weather-station/dashboard?ID=KMDGAITH11

My CWOP link (CWOP ID DW4566 - one web address to see my real-time data there is: 
http://www.findu.com/cgi-bin/wxpage.cgi?call=DW4566&last=24&tz=0) 
 My data can also be found at:  http://www.weatherlink.com/user/walrusman 
Weatherbug is picking up my Bennington weather station data now. Just go to weatherbug.com and enter my zip code 20878. 
You should see a choice to select my Bennington weather station. Hope you can take it from there!  If not, let me know.  

Monday's precipitation: 0
September total precipitation: 2.88"

Annual 2014 YTD precipitation total: 43.40"

Other data for Monday is as follows:  
High temp 70.5° (1630)   
Low temp  60.3° (0615) 
Obs temp. 65.2° 

Peak wind gust 3 WSW (1005)  

Relative Humidity ranged from a max of 96% (0730) to a low of 82% (1455)
Dew point temperatures ranged from 65° to 59°

Barometric pressure values ranged from 30.08"(0030) to 29.96"(1635) (Range yesterday should have had a low of 30.07" at 2359. Thanks Stan!)
                                                                                                    
At midnight obs the temp was 65.2°, Winds Calm , Pressure at 29.96" and falling, relative humidity 94%, dew point of 63°.

Currently (0154) the temperature is 64.9°, dew point temperature at 63°, winds Calm, relative humidity at 95% with the barometric pressure at 29.95" and falling. 

Radar is showing a lot of showers to my east over NE MD, DE, much of NJ, and offshore from these places. Moving away from my immediate area.

Kevin the walrus of Gaithersburg signing off early on Tuesday morning.

 

[Kevin Shaw]

Gaithersburg Maryland VP2 backyard weather station report for Tuesday, September 30, 2014

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Tuesday was partly cloudy and warmer than Monday with light winds once again till the mid-evening hour, when I got hit with a semi-surprise thunderstorm between about 2130 and 2200. My VP2 gauge must be partially blocked, as the rain is still dripping through slowly and still accumulating, even though the rain has been over for several hours now.  Temps reached the mid 70s on this last day of September, after a mild AM low of 63.6°. My low for the day was a rain-cooled value of 62.0 at midnight.  Probably won't get lower than about 60° by sunrise, with fog possibly forming. Partly cloudy, a 20 POP for an isolated shower in the morning, on Wednesday with high temps in the mid 70s. Similar temps on Thursday with partly cloudy skies but no chance of rain. Lows in the 50s. Friday and Friday night should see a 60-70 POP for showers as a stronger cold front approaches the area, highs again in the mid 70s.  Over the weekend it should be nice and fall-like, sunny with highs in the low 60s on Saturday, upper 60s on Sunday and Monday. Lows will be in the mid 40s on Saturday and Sunday night, then 50s thereafter. Temps should slowly moderate into the low 70s early next week. 

The weather underground link to my station data is: 
http://www.wunderground.com/personal-weather-station/dashboard?ID=KMDGAITH11

My CWOP link (CWOP ID DW4566 - one web address to see my real-time data there is: 
http://www.findu.com/cgi-bin/wxpage.cgi?call=DW4566&last=24&tz=0) 
 My data can also be found at:  http://www.weatherlink.com/user/walrusman 
Weatherbug is picking up my Bennington weather station data now. Just go to weatherbug.com and enter my zip code 20878. You should see a choice to select my Bennington weather station. Hope you can take it from there!  If not, let me know.  

Tuesday's precipitation: 1.14" (LR) M - incomplete on VP2 - rain still dripping through slowly
September total precipitation: 4.02" (Long term average Sept monthly precip 4.20" so a bit below normal for this September)

Annual 2014 YTD precipitation total: 44.54"

Other data for Tuesday is as follows:  
High temp 76.1° (1550)   
Low temp  62.0° (2359) 
Obs temp. 62.0° 

Peak wind gust 11 E (2140)  

Relative Humidity ranged from a max of 96% (0340) to a low of 67% (1550)
Dew point temperatures ranged from 66° to 61°

Barometric pressure values ranged from 29.99"(2150) to 29.88"(1735) 
                                                                                                    
At midnight obs the temp was 62.0°, Winds 1 NNE , Pressure at 29.97" and rising, relative humidity 96%, dew point of 61°.

Currently (0241) the temperature is 62.8°, dew point temperature at 62°, winds Calm, relative humidity at 98% with the barometric pressure at 29.99" and rising. 

Radar is showing a few light showers scattered in the region but diminishing as they head slowly east, plus a line of showers up in Eastern PA, plus rain showers up in parts of New England.

Kevin the walrus of Gaithersburg signing off early on Wednesday morning.

 

[Kevin Shaw]

Gaithersburg Maryland VP2 backyard weather station report for Wednesday, October 1, 2014

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Wednesday was cloudy and a bit foggy early, then partly cloudy and mild in the afternoon, a bit muggy though with dew points mostly in the low 60s. Tonight the temps have fallen through the 60s into the upper 50s early this Thursday morning. Areas of fog very probable overnight, temps dropping into the mid 50s. Thursday should be sunny after the early morning fog/clouds burn off, with high temps around 70.  Lows Thursday night under clouds in the 50s. Patchy drizzle possible on Friday with high temps under partly cloudy skies in the 70s. Showers likely Friday night with the passage of a strong Midwest cold front, a 70 POP.  Over the weekend clear nights and sunny days, with highs in the upper 60s on Saturday and low 60s on Sunday, lows in the 40s both nights, possibly dropping into the upper 30s on Sunday morning, depending on how well we clear out - really clear skies radiate the heat better and give us cooler/colder nights. We don't seem to get them as often these days compared to many years ago. One of the side affects of our Global Warming trends. 

The weather underground link to my station data is: 
http://www.wunderground.com/personal-weather-station/dashboard?ID=KMDGAITH11

My CWOP link (CWOP ID DW4566 - one web address to see my real-time data there is: 
http://www.findu.com/cgi-bin/wxpage.cgi?call=DW4566&last=24&tz=0) 
 My data can also be found at:  http://www.weatherlink.com/user/walrusman 
Weatherbug is picking up my Bennington weather station data now. Just go to weatherbug.com and enter my zip code 20878. 
You should see a choice to select my Bennington weather station. Hope you can take it from there!  If not, let me know.  

Wedneday's precipitation: 0 
September total precipitation: 4.02" (Long term average Sept monthly precip 4.20" so a bit below normal for this September)

October total precipitation: 0
Annual 2014 YTD precipitation total: 44.54"

Other data for Wednesday is as follows:  
High temp 70.4° (1705)   
Low temp  59.0° (2359) 
Obs temp. 59.0° 

Peak wind gust 6 NE (1645)  

Relative Humidity ranged from a max of 98% (0225) to a low of 77% (1700)
Dew point temperatures ranged from 64° to 58°

Barometric pressure values ranged from 30.10"(2330) to 29.97"(0010) 
                                                                                               
At midnight obs the temp was 59.0°, Winds Calm , Pressure at 30.10" and steady, relative humidity 95%, dew point of 58°.

Currently (0121) the temperature is 58.4°, dew point temperature at 58°, winds Calm, relative humidity at 96% with the barometric pressure at 30.10" and steady. 

 

Radar is showing a few light showers scattered in the region but diminishing as they head slowly east, plus a line of showers up in Eastern PA, plus rain showers up in parts of New England.

 

Kevin the walrus of Gaithersburg signing off early on Wednesday morning.

[Kevin Shaw]

Gaithersburg Maryland VP2 backyard weather station report for Thursday, October 2, 2014

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Thursday was partly cloudy and still a bit muggy, but at least not too warm. Temps this evening/early morning Friday have been slow to drop, still in the low 60s. We should get into the upper 50s by morning, possibly more fog developing. Should be partly cloudy and mild on Friday, with clouds increasing in the afternoon and evening. An 80 POP for showers (and maybe even a thundershower) on Friday evening/overnight. Showers winding down on Saturday, highs in the upper 60s as cooler air filters in. Clear and cool Saturday night, lows in the low-mid 40s. Sunny and cooler Sunday, with a high temperature predicted to be no more than about 60°. Monday should be sunny with high temps in the upper 60s. Upper 60s to lower 70s should be the rule for most of the rest of the week, some chance (30-40 POP) for showers mid-week.

The weather underground link to my station data is:
http://www.wunderground.com/personal-weather-station/dashboard?ID=KMDGAITH11..
My CWOP link (CWOP ID DW4566 - one web address to see my real-time data there is:
http://www.findu.com/cgi-bin/wxpage.cgi?call=DW4566&last=24&...)
My data can also be found at: http://www.weatherlink.com/user/walrusman
Weatherbug is picking up my Bennington weather station data now. Just go to weatherbug.com and enter my zip code 20878. You should see a choice to select my Bennington weather station. Hope you can take it from there! If not, let me know.

Thursday's precipitation: 0
September total precipitation: 4.02" (Long term average Sept monthly precip 4.20" so a bit below normal for this September)
October total precipitation: 0
Annual 2014 YTD precipitation total: 44.54"

Other data for Thursday is as follows: 
High temp 72.4° (1710) 
Low temp 57.0° (0420)
Obs temp. 61.4° 
Peak wind gust 9 NE (1725) 
Relative Humidity ranged from a max of 98% (0910) to a low of 69% (1705)
Dew point temperatures ranged from 63° to 56°
Barometric pressure values ranged from 30.18"(0935) to 30.10"(1615)

At midnight obs the temp was 61.4°, Winds Calm , Pressure at 30.15" and falling, relative humidity 91%, dew point of 59°.

Currently (0157) the temperature is 61.9°, dew point temperature at 58°, winds Calm, relative humidity at 90% with the barometric pressure at 30.11" and falling.

Radar is showing a lot of showers out in the Midwest, running from the MI Upper Peninsula through WI, IL, IN, MO, into AR at this time. All moving east towards our area, arriving late on Friday.

Kevin the walrus of Gaithersburg signing off early on Friday morning.

 

[Kevin Shaw]

Gaithersburg Maryland VP2 backyard weather station report for Friday, October 3, 2014

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Friday was cloudy, damp and cool, as temps remained stuck in the 60s all day. Brief light rain showers fell mid-evening. More out there, scattered and light. Temps early this Saturday morning in the mid 60s.  There is a 70 POP for numerous showers overnight, but looking at the radar these showers have moved off to my north and east, and continue on that path so I don't think we are going to get any more rain out of this frontal passage. Partly Cloudy skies on Saturday morning should yield to sunny skies in the afternoon, with high temps in the upper 60s.  Cooling off nicely Saturday night under clear skies, lows overnight should drop to around 40. That would be the coldest night of the season so far, it remains to be seen if we will get that low or not. Sunday should be sunny and cool, with high temps in the low 60s. Sunday night should be clear and cool, lows in the low 40s. Monday should be sunny and a tad warmer, highs in the upper 60s. Lows Monday night in the 40s, some clouds, then on Tuesday partly to mostly cloudy skies and a 30 POP for showers by the afternoon. 

The weather underground link to my station data is: 
http://www.wunderground.com/personal-weather-station/dashboard?ID=KMDGAITH11

My CWOP link (CWOP ID DW4566 - one web address to see my real-time data there is: 
http://www.findu.com/cgi-bin/wxpage.cgi?call=DW4566&last=24&tz=0) 
 My data can also be found at:  http://www.weatherlink.com/user/walrusman 
Weatherbug is picking up my Bennington weather station data now. Just go to weatherbug.com and enter my zip code 20878. You should see a choice to select my Bennington weather station. Hope you can take it from there!  If not, let me know.  

Friday's precipitation: 0.06" (LR) 0.06" (VP2) 2.40" max rain rate @ 2110.  Cleaned out the VP2 gauge just before dark and before the rain started falling, so 
I got a good reading from the VP2 at obs time.  

October total precipitation: 0.06" 
Annual 2014 YTD precipitation total: 44.60"

Other data for Friday is as follows:  
High temp 68.5° (1635)   
Low temp  61.4° (0005) 
Obs temp. 65.6° 

Peak wind gust 13 E (2235)  

Relative Humidity ranged from a max of 97% (2345) to a low of 85% (1155)
Dew point temperatures ranged from 65° to 59°

Barometric pressure values ranged from 30.15"(0000) to 29.73"(2359) 
                                                                                                    
At midnight obs the temp was 65.6°, Winds 7 E , Pressure at 29.73" and falling, relative humidity 97%, dew point of 65°.

Currently (0344) the temperature is 65.3°, dew point temperature at 64°, winds Calm, relative humidity at 97% with the barometric pressure at 29.64" and falling. 

Radar is showing showers in the area moving north and east towards PA, NJ, DE and the Eastern Shore, light and scattered, with little more out to my west and south to come in, so we should be damp the rest of the night, with possibly some fog, but we shouldn't get any more rain.

Kevin the walrus of Gaithersburg signing off early on Saturday morning.

 

[Kevin Shaw]

Gaithersburg Maryland VP2 backyard weather station report for Saturday, October 4, 2014

Saturday was sunny and cooler after some early morning clouds and left-over humidity and mild temps. Temps were in the 60s early, but gradually dropped off in the afternoon and really dropped off in the evening, heading down through the 50s into the 40s and now early this Sunday morning are in the 30s for the first time this season. It should be around 36-37 by sunrise Sunday, with possibly some scattered frost patches around. I will be asleep by then so I won't know for sure. Sunday should be sunny and cool, with high temps in the low 60s. Another chilly night on Sunday night, with lows in the low 40s most likely. Warming up on Monday a bit, up in the low 70s for highs. Low 70s on Tuesday for highs, partly cloudy and a 40 POP for showers. Sunny and mild on Wednesday and Thursday with highs in the low-mid 70s, lows in the 50s. A 40 POP for showers on Friday and Saturday as it stands right now with temps in the low 70s under partly cloudy skies. 

The weather underground link to my station data is: 
http://www.wunderground.com/personal-weather-station/dashboard?ID=KMDGAITH11

My CWOP link (CWOP ID DW4566 - one web address to see my real-time data there is: 
http://www.findu.com/cgi-bin/wxpage.cgi?call=DW4566&last=24&tz=0) 
 My data can also be found at:  http://www.weatherlink.com/user/walrusman 
Weatherbug is picking up my Bennington weather station data now. Just go to weatherbug.com and enter my zip code 20878. You should see a choice to select my Bennington weather station. Hope you can take it from there!  If not, let me know.  

Saturday's precipitation: 0 

October total precipitation: 0.06"
Annual 2014 YTD precipitation total: 44.60"

Other data for Saturday is as follows:  
High temp 66.8° (1355)   
Low temp  44.6° (2359) 
Obs temp. 44.6° 

Peak wind gust 16 WSW (1630)  

Relative Humidity ranged from a max of 98% (0130) to a low of 42% (1555)
Dew point temperatures ranged from 66° to 33°

Barometric pressure values ranged from 29.87"(2345) to 29.63"(0555) 
                                                                                                    
At midnight obs the temp was 44.6°, Winds Calm , Pressure at 29.86" and rising, relative humidity 72%, dew point of 36°.

Currently (0522) the temperature is 38.6°, dew point temperature at 36°, winds Calm, relative humidity at 91% with the barometric pressure at 29.91" and rising. 

Radar is showing a showers over most of Maine, heading south into the North Atlantic at this time. No other areas noted in the Eastern US north of Florida.

Kevin the walrus of Gaithersburg signing off early on Sunday morning.

 

[Kevin Shaw]

Gaithersburg Maryland VP2 backyard weather station report for Sunday, October 5, 2014

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Sunday was sunny and cooler, our coolest day of the fall season (so far), esp with our first morning minimum temperature in the 30s. Might have had frost, not sure, I was sleeping. Stayed cool all day and barely got over 60 by mid-afternoon. Already back down in the 40s after spending the earlier evening hours in the 50s under clear skies. We might make it into the 30s by sunrise, but I think we may only reach around 40°. Warmer southerly breezes on Monday should get out temps about 10° warmer than Sunday up around 70 or in the low 70s under partly cloudy skies. Milder Monday evening with more clouds, lows in the low 50s. Tuesday temps once again up around 70 but with mostly cloudy conditions, and a 40 POP for showers, mostly in the PM hours. In the evening a 50 POP for showers, lows in the 50s. Sunny and nice on Wednesday and Thursday with high temps in the mid-upper 60s and lows in the 40s. A 40-50 POP for showers on Friday and Saturday, with high temps in the upper 60s. Sunny and seasonable on Sunday,highs in the 60s, lows in the 40s.

The weather underground link to my station data is: 
http://www.wunderground.com/personal-weather-station/dashboard?ID=KMDGAITH11

My CWOP link (CWOP ID DW4566 - one web address to see my real-time data there is: 
http://www.findu.com/cgi-bin/wxpage.cgi?call=DW4566&last=24&tz=0) 
 My data can also be found at:  http://www.weatherlink.com/user/walrusman 
Weatherbug is picking up my Bennington weather station data now. Just go to weatherbug.com and enter my zip code 20878. 
You should see a choice to select my Bennington weather station. Hope you can take it from there!  If not, let me know.  

Sunday's precipitation: 0 

October total precipitation: 0.06"
Annual 2014 YTD precipitation total: 44.60"

Other data for Sunday is as follows:  
High temp 61.1° (1550)   
Low temp  38.3° (0725) 
Obs temp. 46.3° 

Peak wind gust 10 WSW (1110)  

Relative Humidity ranged from a max of 95% (0845) to a low of 44% (1440)
Dew point temperatures ranged from 46° to 36°

Barometric pressure values ranged from 30.01"(2355) to 29.86"(0055) 
                                                                                                    
At midnight obs the temp was 46.3°, Winds Calm , Pressure at 30.01" and steady, relative humidity 90%, dew point of 43°.

Currently (0210) the temperature is 44.2°, dew point temperature at 42°, winds Calm, relative humidity at 91% with the barometric pressure at 30.01" and steady. 

Radar is showing light, widely scattered showers over parts of the Midwest, mostly in OH and KY at this time.

Kevin the walrus of Gaithersburg signing off early on Monday morning.

 

[Kevin Shaw]

Gaithersburg Maryland VP2 backyard weather station report for Monday, October 6, 2014

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Monday was sunny and milder after one more cool morning, temps maxed out just over the 70 mark. Clouds have come in, showers are in the area, and this week looks like alternate periods of clouds and showers, sun and dry conditions. Temps will be moderate, mostly around 70 by day and 50s by night early in the week, cooling off at the end of the week with highs in the low 60s, lows in the 40s. A 40 POP for showers on Tuesday, then sunny on Wednesday and Thursday, then more showers (40-50 POP) on Friday and into the weekend. 

I made an error in my precipitation amount last Friday. I had just cleaned my VP2 gauge before the rain hit on Friday night, so I got lazy and just took the VP2 amount from that night. I didn't go out and empty the cocorahs gauge till tonight, and found the VP2 gauge had gotten clogged again (lots more leaf litter this time of year) and there was some water backed up in it. The 4 inch cocorahs gauge had 0.18" in it, which is actually more inline with many of the area cocorahs stations in Montgomery County so I am changing the 0.06" amount from last Friday to 0.18". Data below reflects this new amount. Sorry about that.

The weather underground link to my station data is: 
http://www.wunderground.com/personal-weather-station/dashboard?ID=KMDGAITH11

My CWOP link (CWOP ID DW4566 - one web address to see my real-time data there is: 
http://www.findu.com/cgi-bin/wxpage.cgi?call=DW4566&last=24&tz=0) 
 My data can also be found at:  http://www.weatherlink.com/user/walrusman 
Weatherbug is picking up my Bennington weather station data now. Just go to weatherbug.com and enter my zip code 20878.  You should see a choice to select my Bennington weather station. Hope you can take it from there!  If not, let me know.  

Monday's precipitation: 0 
Last Friday's (10/3/14) precipitation: 0.18"

October total precipitation: 0.18"
Annual 2014 YTD precipitation total: 44.72"

Other data for Monday is as follows:  
High temp 71.4° (1700)   
Low temp  41.1° (0635) 
Obs temp. 64.0° 

Peak wind gust 17 E (1555)  

Relative Humidity ranged from a max of 96% (0825) to a low of 47% (1545)
Dew point temperatures ranged from 51° to 39°

Barometric pressure values ranged from 30.06"(1005) to 29.95"(1710) 
                                                                                                    
At midnight obs the temp was 64.0°, Cloudy, Winds 10 WSW , Pressure at 29.99" and rising, relative humidity 62%, dew point of 51°.

Currently (0158) the temperature is 63.0°, dew point temperature at 52°, winds 1 WSW, relative humidity at 68% with the barometric pressure at 30.03" and rising. 

Radar is showing scattered showers throughout the region, more numerous out to my SW over southern WV and SW VA at this time, moving NE. 

Kevin the walrus of Gaithersburg signing off early on Tuesday morning.

 

[Kevin Shaw]

Gaithersburg Maryland VP2 backyard weather station report for Tuesday, October 7, 2014

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Tuesday was mostly cloudy and cooler, with some early AM sprinkles (T amount), then a thundershower from 2130-2220 which gave me my entire rainfall for the day. Skies have cleared now with just scattered clouds dancing under the bright moon tonight, temps have dropped into the upper 50s. Probably will not get lower than the mid 50s by morning. Sunny and quite mild on Wednesday, with high temps in the mid-upper 70s. Similar conditions on Thursday, then rain showers take over on Friday and may last through the weekend. Cooling off into the 60s for high temps at the end of the week, lows in the mid 40s to low 50s. 

The weather underground link to my station data is: 
http://www.wunderground.com/personal-weather-station/dashboard?ID=KMDGAITH11

My CWOP link (CWOP ID DW4566 - one web address to see my real-time data there is: 
http://www.findu.com/cgi-bin/wxpage.cgi?call=DW4566&last=24&tz=0) 
 My data can also be found at:  http://www.weatherlink.com/user/walrusman 
Weatherbug is picking up my Bennington weather station data now. Just go to weatherbug.com and enter my zip code 20878. You should see a choice to select my Bennington weather station. Hope you can take it from there!  If not, let me know.  

Tuesday's precipitation: 0.50" (LR) 0.38" (VP2) 4.30" Max rain rate (MRR) @ 2210 in thundershower.

Other data for Tuesday is as follows:  
High temp 67.1° (1655)   
Low temp  58.0° (0700) 
Obs temp. 59.6° 

Peak wind gust 15 E (2210)  

Relative Humidity ranged from a max of 96% (2310) to a low of 61% (0015)
Dew point temperatures ranged from 60° to 51°

Barometric pressure values ranged from 30.08"(1125) to 29.88"(2225) 
                                                                                                    
At midnight obs the temp was 59.6°, PCloudy, Winds 5 WSW , Pressure at 29.91" and rising, relative humidity 96%, dew point of 58.6°.

Currently (0238) the temperature is 59.0°, dew point temperature at 58°, winds Calm, relative humidity at 96% with the barometric pressure at 29.89" and falling. 

Radar is showing our earlier showers/storms have moved off to the south over southern Virginia, and also to the north and east to offshore of NJ, and up over parts of New York State and much of New England at this time.

Kevin the walrus of Gaithersburg signing off early on Wednesday morning.

 

[Kevin Shaw]

Gaithersburg Maryland VP2 backyard weather station report for Wednesday, October 8, 2014

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Wednesday was mostly sunny, milder as temps rose into the 70s. Still clear tonight, temps have fallen into the mid 50s early Thursday morning. Temps are predicted to lower to the mid 40s sunrise. Another sunny, mild day on Thursday with temps once again reaching up into the 70s, probably low 70s but with increasing clouds in the afternoon and clouds predominating Thursday evening with a 30 POP for showers late, probably after midnight. Friday should be cloudy and cooler, with max temps in the 60s, and a 50 POP for showers developing.  The weekend through Sunday looks continued cloudy and cool, with highs in the low 60s and lows in the low-mid 50s, and a 50-60 POP for continued showers, off and on, not a total washout by any means. And Columbus Day Monday should be partly to mostly sunny, warming up into the 70s once again. Just a one day rain-free window however, as showers are expected to return on Tuesday and continue into Wednesday at least. Definitely a damp pattern, one we haven't seen in a while as a stalled frontal boundary with pulses of LOW pressure running along it keep us generally wet and cool for the next several days.  

The weather underground link to my station data is: 
http://www.wunderground.com/personal-weather-station/dashboard?ID=KMDGAITH11

My CWOP link (CWOP ID DW4566 - one web address to see my real-time data there is: 
http://www.findu.com/cgi-bin/wxpage.cgi?call=DW4566&last=24&tz=0) 
 My data can also be found at: http://www.weatherlink.com/user/walrusman 
Weatherbug is picking up my Bennington weather station data now. Just go to weatherbug.com and enter my zip code 20878. 
You should see a choice to select my Bennington weather station. Hope you can take it from there!  If not, let me know.  

Wednesday's precipitation: 0.

October total precipitation: 0.68"
Annual 2014 YTD precipitation total: 45.22"

Other data for Wednesday is as follows:  
High temp 73.4° (1555)   
Low temp  53.5° (0745) 
Obs temp. 56.1° 

Peak wind gust 12 WSW (1150)  

Relative Humidity ranged from a max of 98% (0855) to a low of 43% (1645)
Dew point temperatures ranged from 60° to 47°

Barometric pressure values ranged from 30.06"(2325) to 29.88"(0300) 
                                                                                          
At midnight obs the temp was 56.1°, Clear, Winds Calm , Pressure at 30.05" and steady, relative humidity 75%, dew point of 48°.

Currently (0203) the temperature is 53.3°, dew point temperature at 49°, winds Calm, relative humidity at 83% with the barometric pressure at 30.06" and rising. 

 

Radar is clear in the 4 state region at the present time. Only scattered showers showing in parts of the Midwest, including portions of the states of Illinois, Missouri, and Iowa.

 

Kevin the walrus of Gaithersburg signing off early on Thursday morning.

 

[Kevin Shaw]

Gaithersburg Maryland VP2 backyard weather station report for Thursday, October 9, 2014

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Thursday was partly cloudy to cloudy, a bit cooler than yesterday with high temps in the upper 60s after lows in the upper 40s. Tonight we have dropped into the mid 50s. Rain chances are variable but they exist most of the next several days. A stalled front with LOWS travelling along it will keep us in an unsettled pattern through most of next week with only minor breaks. Possibility exists of a more major storm developing on Tuesday or Wednesday of next week - will see how that develops. There is an 80 POP for afternoon rain developing on Friday, a 100 POP for light rain Friday night, then a 50 POP for mostly morning showers on Saturday. Temps will mostly be in the 60s, lows in the 50s. Might be rain-free on Columbus Day Monday but still mostly cloudy.  Right now the rain looks to return Tuesday and not clear out and up till Thursday with mostly 50 POPs for showers on Tuesday and Wednesday. 

The weather underground link to my station data is: 
http://www.wunderground.com/personal-weather-station/dashboard?ID=KMDGAITH11

My CWOP link (CWOP ID DW4566 - one web address to see my real-time data there is: 
http://www.findu.com/cgi-bin/wxpage.cgi?call=DW4566&last=24&tz=0) 
 My data can also be found at: http://www.weatherlink.com/user/walrusman 
Weatherbug is picking up my Bennington weather station data now. Just go to weatherbug.com and enter my zip code 20878. 
You should see a choice to select my Bennington weather station. Hope you can take it from there!  If not, let me know.  

Thursday's precipitation: 0.

Other data for Thursday is as follows:  
High temp 68.6° (1345)   
Low temp  47.2° (0725) 
Obs temp. 59.3° 

Peak wind gust 8 WSW (1130)  

Relative Humidity ranged from a max of 92% (0820) to a low of 44% (1345)
Dew point temperatures ranged from 53° to 43°

Barometric pressure values ranged from 30.17"(0935) to 30.06"(1735) 
                                                                                                    
At midnight obs the temp was 59.3°, Cloudy, Winds Calm , Pressure at 30.13" and steady, relative humidity 74%, dew point of 51°.

Currently (0232) the temperature is 55.4°, dew point temperature at 51°, winds Calm, relative humidity at 85% with the barometric pressure at 30.12" and falling. 

Radar is showing scattered light showers out in parts of the Midwest, most notably in southern IN and OH, MO and KY at this time.

Kevin the walrus of Gaithersburg signing off early on Friday morning.

 

[Kevin Shaw]

Gaithersburg Maryland VP2 backyard weather station report for Friday, October 10, 2014

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Friday was cloudy, damp and cooler than yesterday with high temps in the low 60s after lows in the mid 50s. Spotty drizzle/sprinkles occasionally fell during the day that was not measurable. Tonight clouds persist and showers are in the forecast for the overnight but right now the radar is showing it falling elsewhere.  This weekend is quite variable in its outlook, with the threat of rain coming and going.  Milder temps should be coming in by Sunday or Columbus Day Monday, then more definitive rain chances as we start the new work week on Tuesday.  I am very busy and must get to bed early tonight as I must arise early Sat to work at a festival in nearby Bethesda as a weather observer (measuring any rain that falls).  More details on that and the rest of the 3 day weekend weather will be coming with tomorrow's report. 

The weather underground link to my station data is: 
http://www.wunderground.com/personal-weather-station/dashboard?ID=KMDGAITH11

My CWOP link (CWOP ID DW4566 - one web address to see my real-time data there is: 
http://www.findu.com/cgi-bin/wxpage.cgi?call=DW4566&last=24&tz=0) 
 My data can also be found at: http://www.weatherlink.com/user/walrusman 
Weatherbug is picking up my Bennington weather station data now. Just go to weatherbug.com and enter my zip code 20878. 
You should see a choice to select my Bennington weather station. Hope you can take it from there!  If not, let me know.  

Friday's precipitation: T
October total precipitation: 0.68"
Annual 2014 YTD precipitation total: 45.22"

Other data for Friday is as follows:  
High temp 61.2° (1250)   
Low temp  55.2° (0300) 
Obs temp. 55.7° 

Peak wind gust 5 NNE (1405)  

Relative Humidity ranged from a max of 89% (2359) to a low of 69% (1130)
Dew point temperatures ranged from 55° to 50°

Barometric pressure values ranged from 30.16"(0910) to 30.08"(2359) 
                                                                                                    
At midnight obs the temp was 55.7°, Cloudy, Winds Calm , Pressure at 30.08" and steady, relative humidity 89%, dew point of 52°.

Currently (0048) the temperature is 55.3°, dew point temperature at 52°, winds Calm, relative humidity at 90% with the barometric pressure at 30.07" and falling. 

Radar is showing scattered light showers in the area, but not around my station at the present time.

Kevin the walrus of Gaithersburg signing off early on Saturday morning.

 

[Kevin Shaw]

Gaithersburg Maryland VP2 backyard weather station report for Saturday, October 11, 2014

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Saturday was cloudy, damp and cool with morning rain. I had to take rainfall readings at the Taste of Bethesda outdoor festival from 7 AM to the end of the festival at 4 PM. I somehow managed to get up early enough to get onto location by 0653. It was raining at the time. I measured 0.13" from 7 AM - 4 PM - well under the threshold of 0.33" so no insurance coverages were enacted. I rested in my car after setting up the rain gauge at 7 AM till the festival opened up around 11 AM, around the time when the rain stopped. Plenty of interesting food vendors, several stages of musical entertainment of all varieties, but I watched the Wisconsin Badger game at the Rockbottom brewpub restaurant right in the middle of the festival. Just remained cloudy for the rest of the festival. It was cool, with temperature holding around 50 in the morning rain, and raising into the mid-upper 50s for the rest of the day. This evening a gradual improvement as clouds lifted and thinned out, with temps falling back through the 50s into the upper 40s now in the early morning hours of Sunday. Sunday should be cloudy early then become partly cloudy in the afternoon with high temps in the low 60s. Columbus Day Monday should be cloudy with a 40-50 POP for showers during the day and in the evening. Warmer temps on Tuesday with partly cloudy skies, highs up in the 70s. Lows in the 50s. Wednesday rain chances increase (60 POP) with even a chance for thunderstorms, highs once again in the 70s. Sunny, seasonable weather should follow for the rest of the week, with high temps in the 60s and lows in the 40s.

 

The weather underground link to my station data is: http://www.wunderground.com/personal-weather-station/dashboard?ID=K... My CWOP link (CWOP ID DW4566 - one web address to see my real-time data there is: http://www.findu.com/cgi-bin/wxpage.cgi?call=DW4566&last=24&tz=0) My data can also be found at:http://www.weatherlink.com/user/walrusman

Weatherbug is picking up my Bennington weather station data now. Just go to weatherbug.com and enter my zip code 20878. You should see a choice to select my Bennington weather station. Hope you can take it from there! If not, let me know.

Saturday's precipitation: 0.40" (LR) 0.40" (VP2) 0.59" (VP2 Max rain rate) @ 0530

October total precipitation: 1.08"

Annual 2014 YTD precipitation total: 45.62"

 

Other data for Saturday is as follows:

High temp 57.6° (1635)

Low temp 50.8° (0640)

Obs temp. 51.7°

Peak wind gust 12 N (1250)

Relative Humidity ranged from a max of 97% (0720) to a low of 86% (1625)

Dew point temperatures ranged from 54° to 50°

Barometric pressure values ranged from 30.21"(2345) to 30.03"(0415)

 

At midnight obs the temp was 51.7°, Winds Calm , Pressure at 30.21" and rising, relative humidity 94%, dew point of 50°.

Currently (0315) the temperature is 47.9°, dew point temperature at 47°, winds Calm, relative humidity at 94% with the barometric pressure at 30.22" and rising.

Radar is showing showers well to my SW, in parts of Tennessee mostly, at this time.

Kevin the walrus of Gaithersburg signing off early on Sunday morning.

 

[Kevin Shaw]

Gaithersburg Maryland VP2 backyard weather station report for Sunday, October 12, 2014

 

• Sunday was mostly cloudy and cool with a few light showers at times in the area but nothing measurable at my station. Temps once again mainly remained in the 50s during the day after an early morning brief visit to the 40s, and a very brief venture just over the 60 mark in the mid-afternoon.  Tonight we are remaining in the higher 50s under cloudy skies. Monday should be cloudy with highs in the 60s and a 40 POP for rain showers. A 20 POP for rain on Monday night, patchy fog possible, a warm front passing through, so Tuesday will be partly cloudy and much warmer, high temps up into the upper 70s. Lows Tuesday night in the upper 50s. Wednesday and Wednesday night should be partly to mostly cloudy, high temps once again in the 70s, with a 70 POP for showers and even possibly a thunderstorm. Lows in the upper 50s on Wednesday night. Thursday should have continued chances for showers (60 POP) with temps starting to cool down a bit, in the upper 60s. Friday through the weekend should be partly to mostly sunny, and gradually cooling off through the 60s by day (low 60s by Sunday) and working its way back into the 40s at night eventually. 

The weather underground link to my station data is: 
http://www.wunderground.com/personal-weather-station/dashboard?ID=KMDGAITH11

My CWOP link (CWOP ID DW4566 - one web address to see my real-time data there is: 
http://www.findu.com/cgi-bin/wxpage.cgi?call=DW4566&last=24&tz=0) 
 My data can also be found at:  http://www.weatherlink.com/user/walrusman 
Weatherbug is picking up my Bennington weather station data now. Just go to weatherbug.com and enter my zip code 20878. You should see a choice to select my Bennington weather station. Hope you can take it from there!  If not, let me know.  

Sunday's precipitation: 0 (Correction to LR amount from Saturday - should be 0.36" and not 0.40" - adjustments to values below have been made)

October total precipitation: 1.04"
Annual 2014 YTD precipitation total: 45.58"

Other data for Sunday is as follows:  
High temp 60.6° (1530)   
Low temp  46.7° (0745) 
Obs temp. 56.9° 

Peak wind gust 10 ENE (1015)  

Relative Humidity ranged from a max of 96% (0455) to a low of 61% (1350)
Dew point temperatures ranged from 52° to 45°

Barometric pressure values ranged from 30.33"(1240) to 30.21"(0000) 
                                                                                                    
At midnight obs the temp was 56.9°, Winds Calm , Pressure at 30.30" and falling, relative humidity 81%, dew point of 51°.

Currently (0327) the temperature is 57.4°, dew point temperature at 53°, winds Calm, relative humidity at 87% with the barometric pressure at 30.29" and falling. 

 

Radar is showing scattered light showers to my SW, mostly over parts of southern West Virginia at this time.

 

Kevin the walrus of Gaithersburg signing off early on Monday morning.

[Kevin Shaw]

Gaithersburg Maryland VP2 backyard weather station report for Columbus Day, Monday, October 13, 2014

 

Monday was cloudy and cool with light rain in the late AM hours between roughly 1040 and noon. Gradual slight warmup in the afternoona and evening, with dense fog developing in the evening hours as air temp and dew point temp drew very close. Clouds and fog should persist overnight with little drop in temp, in fact probably will rise a bit as a warm front passes to our north. We are under a dense fog advisory till 10 AM Tuesday. Clouds and drizzle on Tuesday morning, then cloudy pm with highs in the low 70s. Lows Tue night in the upper 50s, showers developing towards dawn. Wednesday showers and possible thundershowers (near 100 POP) all day and well into the evening, with locally heavy amounts possible. Highs in the low 70s, then lows in the 50s Wed night. Thursday and Friday should see clearing, sunny skies, highs in the upper 60s and lows in the low 50s. The weekend should see cooler temps, low- mid 60s, but still basically sunny to partly cloudy. A gradual cooldown should be in evidence early next week. 

 

The weather underground link to my station data is: 

http://www.wunderground.com/personal-weather-station/dashboard?ID=KMDGAITH11

My CWOP link (CWOP ID DW4566 - one web address to see my real-time data there is: 

http://www.findu.com/cgi-bin/wxpage.cgi?call=DW4566&last=24&tz=0) 

 My data can also be found at:  http://www.weatherlink.com/user/walrusman 

Weatherbug is picking up my Bennington weather station data now. Just go to weatherbug.com and enter my zip code 20878. 

You should see a choice to select my Bennington weather station. Hope you can take it from there!  If not, let me know.  

 

Monday's precipitation: 0.20" (LR), 0.13" (VP2),

Max rain rate (MRR) 0.72" @ 1125  

October total precipitation: 1.24"

Annual 2014 YTD precipitation total: 45.78"

 

Other data for Monday is as follows:  

High temp 63.1° (1725)   

Low temp  56.8° (0520) 

Obs temp. 62.5° 

Peak wind gust 6 E (1230)  

Relative Humidity ranged from a max of 98% (1655)

to a low of 80% (0005)

Dew point temperatures ranged from 62° to 51°

Barometric pressure values ranged from 30.32"(0900) to 30.22"(2359) 

                                                                                                    

At midnight obs the temp was 62.5°, Winds Calm , Pressure at 30.22" and falling, relative humidity 98%, dew point of 62°.

 

Currently (0212) the temperature is 65.7°, dew point temperature at 65°, winds Calm, relative humidity at 99% with the barometric pressure at 30.19" and falling. 

 

Radar is showing a few light showers to the south over central VA. A large complex of showers and storms run north/south from the UP of MI down to the Gulf of Mexico, through major parts of the Midwest and the Tennessee Valley at this time. 

 

Kevin the walrus of Gaithersburg signing off early on Tuesday morning.

 

[Kevin Shaw]

Gaithersburg Maryland VP2 backyard weather station report for Tuesday, October 14, 2014

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Tuesday started out cool and very foggy, as we were under a dense fog advisory till 10 AM. The fog lifted before that, in fact before I started my drive in to the office around 0830. Clouds gradually lifted, winds started to increase from the Southerly direction (whether S or SW or SE), and temps climbed into the upper 70s with dew points into the upper 60s under partly cloudy skies during the afternoon. Clouds have come back in the evening, some showers around but nothing falling at the station that was measurable. Temps have remained warm, holding in the low 70s early this Wednesday morning.  Numerous showers to my west will gradually make their way in here, but are currently moving south to north and will take a while to get to our area. Wednesday will see numerous showers (near 100 POP) with scattered thunderstorms also possible from late morning through the afternoon into the evening. Temps will hold in the low 70s despite the extensive cloud cover. Flood advisories may be posted for possible heavy downpours ponding water in key locations that may lead to flooding conditions in some areas. Showers may continue Wednesday evening into the overnight, temps gradually cooling off a bit into the 60s, then a few scattered showers possible Thursday under partly cloudy skies and high temps in the upper 60s.  Friday mostly sunny skies should be returning, highs in the upper 60s, lows mostly in the 50s. Over the weekend a gradual cooldown will progress both Saturday and Sunday, high temps mid 60s on Saturday then low 60s to possibly upper 50s on Sunday and then progressing along into Monday. Lows should finally getting back down into the more seasonable 40s by Sunday. 

The weather underground link to my station data is: 
http://www.wunderground.com/personalweather-station/dashboard?ID=KMDGAITH11

My CWOP link (CWOP ID DW4566 - one web address to see my real-time data there is: 
http://www.findu.com/cgi-bin/wxpage.cgi?call=DW4566&last=24&tz=0) 
 My data can also be found at: http://www.weatherlink.com/user/walrusman 
Weatherbug is picking up my Bennington weather station data now. Just go to weatherbug.com and enter my zip code 20878. You should see a choice to select my Bennington weather station. Hope you can take it from there!  If not, let me know.  

Tuesday's precipitation: T (early morning spotty drizzle in the dense fog) 

Other data for Tuesday is as follows:  
High temp 77.4° (1625)   
Low temp  62.5° (0005) 
Obs temp. 72.0° 

Peak wind gust 14 E (0320)  

Relative Humidity ranged from a max of 99% (0145) to a low of 75% (1615)
Dew point temperatures ranged from 69° to 62°

Barometric pressure values ranged from 30.23"(0010) to 29.98"(2355) 
                                                                                                    
At midnight obs the temp was 72.0°, Winds 6 E , Pressure at 29.98" and falling, relative humidity 89%, dew point of 69°.

Currently (0245) the temperature is 70.1°, dew point temperature at 68°, winds 4 NNE, relative humidity at 95% with the barometric pressure at 29.93" and falling. Rain has fallen since midnight, 0.10"(VP2).

Radar is showing a few light showers in the area, moving south to north, but the bulk of the heavier shower action is still well to the west over western MD, much of West Virginia, and western VA, still generally moving south to north but gradually working its way east but will take several hours to get to our area. 

 

Kevin the walrus of Gaithersburg signing off early on Wednesday morning.

[Kevin Shaw]

Gaithersburg Maryland VP2 backyard weather station report for Wednesday, October 15, 2014

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Wednesday started out warm and muggy, with occasional showers overnight that became more numerous during the morning through mid-afternoon hours. Severe weather was around the region, with flood watches/warnings, severe thunderstorm warnings, and even a few tornado warnings posted at times. I observed none of that at my station, at least during waking hours.  By late afternoon the precipitation had moved on to the east, but it remained cloudy through obs tonight and into the early morning hours of Thursday at the present time. Temperatures are cooling off a bit, and dew points are slowly dropping off also, into the 50s. Low 50s may be reached by sunrise, possibly areas of fog. Mostly cloudy, 30 POP for showers, highs in the upper 60s for Thursday. Clearing off on Friday, highs again in the upper 60s. Lows mostly in the 50s. Saturday starting to cool off, under sunny skies,with highs in the mid 60s.  Saturday night temps start to really drop off, into the 40s.  Then the cool air really arrives, with highs on Sunday only in the mid 50s, lows in the upper 30s. Monday through Wednesday should see a continuance of this cooler temperature pattern with high temps holding in the mid 50s and lows in the upper 30s to low 40s, under sunny to partly cloudy skies.

The weather underground link to my station data is: 
http://www.wunderground.com/personal-weather-station/dashboard?ID=KMDGAITH11

My CWOP link (CWOP ID DW4566 - one web address to see my real-time data there is: 
http://www.findu.com/cgi-bin/wxpage.cgi?call=DW4566&last=24&tz=0) 
 My data can also be found at: http://www.weatherlink.com/user/walrusman 
Weatherbug is picking up my Bennington weather station data now. Just go to weatherbug.com and enter my zip code 20878. You should see a choice to select my Bennington weather station. Hope you can take it from there!  If not, let me know.  

Wednesday's precipitation: 0.85" (LR) 0.67" (VP2) 2.92" Max Rain Rate (MRR) @ 1545  

October total precipitation: 2.09"
Annual 2014 YTD precipitation total: 46.63"

 

Other data for Wednesday is as follows:  
High temp 72.3° (0940)   
Low temp  60.9° (2359) 
Obs temp. 60.9° 

Peak wind gust 15 E (0535)

Relative Humidity ranged from a max of 98% (1720) to a low of 89% (0000)
Dew point temperatures ranged from 70° to 60°

Barometric pressure values ranged from 29.98"(0000) to 29.78"(2359) 
                                                                                                    
At midnight obs the temp was 60.9°, Winds Calm , Pressure at 29.78" and falling, relative humidity 97%, dew point of 60°.

Currently (0213) the temperature is 58.5°, dew point temperature at 58°, winds 1 NW, relative humidity at 97% with the barometric pressure at 29.75" and falling. 

Radar is showing our Wednesday rain moving off to the east, individual cells still moving south to north but the whole pattern still drifting away from my area to the east and out into the Atlantic Ocean. A few scattered showers falling to my west out in parts of West Virginia that might make it here sometime overnight, but a small chance really.

 

Kevin the walrus of Gaithersburg signing off early on Thursday morning.

 

[Kevin Shaw]

Gaithersburg Maryland VP2 backyard weather station report for Thursday, October 16, 2014

 

Thursday was cloudy and cooler with occasional light showers. Temps were in the upper 50s to low 60s all day. Early this Friday morning the temps are in the mid 50s with partly cloudy skies. Friday should be sunny and mild, high temps in the low 70s, lows in the 50s. We should be mostly dry over the weekend into Monday, with highs in the 60s on Saturday and mid 50s on Sunday and Monday, low in the 40s on Saturday and 30s on Sunday and Monday with possible scattered frost. Rain showers a slight possibility to come long about Tuesday. 

 

The weather underground link to my station data is:

http://www.wunderground.com/personal-weather-station/dashboard?ID=KMDGAITH11

My CWOP link (CWOP ID DW4566 - one web address to see my real-time data there is:

http://www.findu.com/cgi-bin/wxpage.cgi?call=DW4566&last=24&tz=0)

 My data can also be found at:  http://www.weatherlink.com/user/walrusman

Weatherbug is picking up my Bennington weather station data now. Just go to weatherbug.com and enter my zip code 20878. You should see a choice to select my Bennington weather station. Hope you can take it from there!  If not, let me know. 

 

Thursday's precipitation: 0.10" (LR) 0.06" (VP2) 

October total precipitation: 2.19"

Annual 2014 YTD precipitation total: 46.73"

 

Other data for Thursday is as follows:  

High temp 63.5° (1540)  

Low temp  57.6° (0505)

Obs temp. 57.6° 

Peak wind gust 9 SW (0055)

Relative Humidity ranged from a max of 98% (0620) to a low of 85% (1530)

Dew point temperatures ranged from 61° to 57°

 

Barometric pressure values ranged from 29.79"(2330) to 29.74"(1520)

                                                                                                   

At midnight obs the temp was 57.6°, Winds Calm , Pressure at 29.79" and steady, relative humidity 97%, dew point of 57°.

 

Currently (0237) the temperature is 54.8°, dew point temperature at 54°, winds calm, relative humidity at 97% with the barometric pressure at 29.78" and falling.

 

Radar is showing our Wednesday rain has moved up to most of the state of Maine right now, and offshore of the MA/NH coast.  Nothing else around, no areas of precipitation moving this way at all at this time.

 

Kevin the walrus of Gaithersburg signing off early on Friday morning.

[Kevin Shaw]

Gaithersburg Maryland VP2 backyard weather station report for Friday, October 17, 2014

•  

Friday was partly cloudy and milder, dry - high temps reached the 70 mark by mid-afternoon.  Under clear skies tonight the temps tonight/early Saturday morning have fallen into the low 50s, we might make the upper 40s by sunrise.  Saturday should be sunny with high temps in the mid 60s. Lows Saturday night well down in the 40s under clear skies. Sunday cooler temperatures with highs in the mid-upper 50s under mostly to partly cloudy skies. Clearing off on Sunday night with low temperatures falling into the upper 30s. Monday partly cloudy, high temps once again in the 50s.  Monday night cloudy with lows in the 40s, and then remaining mostly cloudy through Thursday - we have a 40 POP for showers with highs in the low 50s and lows in the 40s. Sun should return by Friday with highs in the upper 50s. 

The weather underground link to my station data is: 
http://www.wunderground.com/personal-weather-station/dashboard?ID=KMDGAITH11

My CWOP link (CWOP ID DW4566 - one web address to see my real-time data there is: 
http://www.findu.com/cgi-bin/wxpage.cgi?call=DW4566&last=24&tz=0) 
 My data can also be found at:  http://www.weatherlink.com/user/walrusman 
Weatherbug is picking up my Bennington weather station data now. Just go to weatherbug.com and enter my zip code 20878. 
You should see a choice to select my Bennington weather station. Hope you can take it from there!  If not, let me know.  

Friday's precipitation: 0

October total precipitation: 2.19"
Annual 2014 YTD precipitation total: 46.73"

Other data for Friday is as follows:  
High temp 70.9° (1615)   
Low temp  51.0° (0755) 
Obs temp. 56.8° 

Peak wind gust 13 WSW (1535)

Relative Humidity ranged from a max of 98% (0940) to a low of 56% (1615)
Dew point temperatures ranged from 58° to 50°

Barometric pressure values ranged from 29.85"(0955) to 29.70"(2355) 
                                                                                                    
At midnight obs the temp was 56.8°, Winds Calm , Pressure at 29.70" and falling, relative humidity 88%, dew point of 53°.

Currently (0359) the temperature is 53.3°, dew point temperature at 51°, winds calm, relative humidity at 93% with the barometric pressure at 29.66" and falling. 

Radar is showing some scattered light showers up in the mountains of PA and western NY, also a few showers out in parts of Wisconsin. 
 

Kevin the walrus of Gaithersburg signing off early on Saturday morning.

 

[Kevin Shaw]

Gaithersburg Maryland VP2 backyard weather station report for Saturday, October 18, 2014

 

Saturday was variably cloudy and gradually cooler, with increasing westerly breezes ushering in our coldest air of the season so far the rest of the weekend.  Temps hit up in the mid 60s but moved into the 50s by late afternoon and fell through the 50s Sat evening and early this Sunday morning. We should be in the upper 40s by sunrise in a few hours.  Sunny on Sunday with highs in the upper 50s, then clearing Sunday night and lows in the 30s with frost possible. Monday a bit milder back up in the mid 60s with sunny skies, but increasing clouds in the later parts of the afternoon and evening, and a 30 POP for showers by late on Monday evening.  Tuesday should be cloudy and cool with a 50 POP for showers, highs in the 50s, lows in the 40s. Wednesday should have similar temps and a 40 POP for more showers during the day, partial clearing in the evening.  The rest of the week should be sunny to partly cloudy with high temps in the mid-upper 50s and lows mostly in the 40s. Might turn a bit milder for the next weekend. 

 

The weather underground link to my station data is: http://www.wunderground.com/personal-weather-station/dashboard?ID=KMDGAITH11

My CWOP link (CWOP ID DW4566 - one web address to see my real-time data there is: http://www.findu.com/cgi-bin/wxpage.cgi?call=DW4566&last=24&tz=0)  My data can also be found at: http://www.weatherlink.com/user/walrusman Weatherbug is picking up my Bennington weather station data now. Just go to weatherbug.com and enter my zip code 20878. You should see a choice to select my Bennington weather station. Hope you can take it from there!  If not, let me know.  

 

Saturday's precipitation: 0

October total precipitation: 2.19"

Annual 2014 YTD precipitation total: 46.73"

 

Other data for Saturday is as follows:  

High temp 66.8° (1305)   

Low temp  49.7° (2305)

Obs temp 49.9°

Peak wind gust 18 SW (1030)

Relative Humidity ranged from a max of 97% (0830) to a low of 51% (1240)

Dew point temperatures ranged from 54° to 42°

Barometric pressure values ranged from 29.91"(2310) to 29.65"(0535)                                                                                                     

At midnight obs the temp was 49.9°, Winds Calm , Pressure at 29.90" and rising, relative humidity 77%, dew point of 43°.

 

Currently (0511) the temperature is 50.3°, dew point temperature at 42°, winds 4 NW, relative humidity at 72% with the barometric pressure at 29.95" and rising. 

 

Radar is pretty clear throughout the Eastern US north of Florida except for some very light, scattered showers in eastern NC in the Cape Hatteras area. 

 

Kevin the walrus of Gaithersburg signing off early on Sunday morning.

[Kevin Shaw]

Gaithersburg Maryland VP2 backyard weather station report for Sunday, October 19, 2014

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Sunday was a beautifully sunny day, significantly cooler as high temps remained in the 50s - tying October 11 as the coolest max temp of the season so far - at 57.6°.  Tonight under clear skies temps are dropping through the 40s and heading into the mid-upper 30s by sunrise, with the possibility of our first frost.  Warming up on Monday a bit into the mid 60s, then not as cool Monday night but still dropping into the 40s, then chances of showers on Tuesday and Wednesday ( 50 POP on Tue, 40 POP on Wed) with highs in the 60s on Tue and 50s on Wed. Lows mostly in the 40s. Thursday and Friday should see a return to sunny skies with high temps in the 50s, lows in the 30s. It looks like we will have milder temps over the weekend. 

The weather underground link to my station data is: 
http://www.wunderground.com/personal-weather-station/dashboard?ID=KMDGAITH11

My CWOP link (CWOP ID DW4566 - one web address to see my real-time data there is: 
http://www.findu.com/cgi-bin/wxpage.cgi?call=DW4566&last=24&...) 
 My data can also be found at:  http://www.weatherlink.com/user/walrusman 
Weatherbug is picking up my Bennington weather station data now. Just go to weatherbug.com and enter my zip code 20878. 
You should see a choice to select my Bennington weather station. Hope you can take it from there!  If not, let me know.  

Sunday's precipitation: 0
October total precipitation: 2.19"
Annual 2014 YTD precipitation total: 46.73"

Other data for Sunday is as follows:  
High temp 57.6° (1620)   
Low temp  43.3° (2359)
Obs temp 43.3°

Peak wind gust 19 SW (1115)

Relative Humidity ranged from a max of 82% (2350) to a low of 42% (1630)
Dew point temperatures ranged from 43° to 33°

Barometric pressure values ranged from 30.15"(2245) to 29.90"(0105) 
                                                                                                    
At midnight obs the temp was 43.3°, Winds Calm , Pressure at 30.15" and steady, relative humidity 81%, dew point of 38°.

Currently (0139) the temperature is 40.8°, dew point temperature at 38°, winds Calm, relative humidity at 88% with the barometric pressure at 30.14" and steady. 

Radar is pretty clear throughout the immediate region, there are some scattered showers over parts of the Midwest, over sections of lower MI, IN and OH at this time. 
 

Kevin the walrus of Gaithersburg signing off early on Monday morning.

[Kevin Shaw]

Gaithersburg Maryland VP2 backyard weather station report for Monday, October 20, 2014

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Monday was a partly cloudy day in the afternoon after a cold clear morning - but no frost observed despite the 37.4 min which could have been a bit frosty. But the min was recorded at 5:35 AM, and it had warmed up to 39 by 0830 when I was checking the cartops on the way into work. Tonight it is cloudy and milder with showers in the area, but so far nothing measureable here at my station location. Temps have only fallen into the 50s. Tomorrow should be mostly cloudy, highs in the upper 60s, lows in the 50s, with a 60 POP for showers and even a possible thunderstorm at times. Wednesday continued chance (50 POP) of showers but cooler temps in the 50s for highs, 40s for lows. 50s and sunny on Thursday, then 60s on Friday and into the weekend, with lows mostly in the 40s early and around 50 late.

The weather underground link to my station data is: 
http://www.wunderground.com/personal-weather-station/dashboard?ID=KMDGAITH11

My CWOP link (CWOP ID DW4566 - one web address to see my real-time data there is: 
http://www.findu.com/cgi-bin/wxpage.cgi?call=DW4566&last=24&tz=0) 
 My data can also be found at:  http://www.weatherlink.com/user/walrusman 
Weatherbug is picking up my Bennington weather station data now. Just go to weatherbug.com and enter my zip code 20878. You should see a choice to select my Bennington weather station. Hope you can take it from there!  If not, let me know.  

Monday's precipitation: 0

Other data for Monday is as follows:  
High temp 65.5° (1620)   
Low temp  37.4° (0535)
Obs temp 56.7°

Peak wind gust 14 E (1145)

Relative Humidity ranged from a max of 96% (0910) to a low of 55% (1145)
Dew point temperatures ranged from 52° to 35°

Barometric pressure values ranged from 30.17"(0915) to 29.96"(2359) 
                                                                                                   
At midnight obs the temp was 56.7°, Winds 4 W , Pressure at 29.96" and falling, relative humidity 81%, dew point of 51°.

Currently (0215) the temperature is 53.9°, dew point temperature at 51°, winds Calm, relative humidity at 89% with the barometric pressure at 29.92" and falling. 

Radar is showing showers in the area, with more coming in from the west out in the mountains. 
 

Kevin the walrus of Gaithersburg signing off early on Tuesday morning.

 

[Kevin Shaw]

Gaithersburg Maryland VP2 backyard weather station report for Tuesday, October 21, 2014

 

Tuesday was partly cloudy with some sun in the morning, temps in the 40s, then rose into the mid 60s under increasing clouds as a LOW pressure system approached from the midwest.  By late evening light rain had broken out and temps headed back down through the 50s into the low 50s early this Wednesday morning.  Rain and low 50s should persist (100 POP) during the overnight hours, then showers (60 POP) and cool temps in the upper 50s continuing on most of the daylight hours on Wednesday. Scattered showers (30 POP) Wednesday night with lows in the 40s, precipitation winding down. Thursday should clear off, breezy at times, highs in the upper 50s, then partly cloudy Thursday night with lows in the 40s. Friday through the weekend should be pleasantly sunny, with highs in the low- mid 60s and lows in the 40s. A fine fall weekend looks to be in the cards for our area.  

 

The weather underground link to my station data is: http://www.wunderground.com/personal-weather-station/dashboard?ID=KMDGAITH11

My CWOP link (CWOP ID DW4566 - one web address to see my real-time data there is: http://www.findu.com/cgi-bin/wxpage.cgi?call=DW4566&last=24&tz=0)  My data can also be found at:  http://www.weatherlink.com/user/walrusman Weatherbug is picking up my Bennington weather station data now. Just go to weatherbug.com and enter my zip code 20878. You should see a choice to select my Bennington weather station. Hope you can take it from there!  If not, let me know.  

 

Tuesday's precipitation: 0.17" (LR) 0.17" (VP2) 0.38" Max rain rate (MRR) @ 2315

October total precipitation: 2.36"

Annual 2014 YTD precipitation total: 46.90"

 

Other data for Tuesday is as follows: 

High temp 66.8° (1435)   

Low temp 47.0° (0800)

Obs temp 52.4°

Peak wind gust 12 WSW (1745)

Relative Humidity ranged from a max of 97% (0925) to a low of 57% (1410)

Dew point temperatures ranged from 53° to 45°

Barometric pressure values ranged from 29.97"(2245) to 29.84"(1525)                                                                                                    

At midnight obs the temp was 52.4°, Winds Calm , Pressure at 29.94" and falling, relative humidity 95%, dew point of 51°.

 

Currently (0154) Cloudy with light rain, the temperature is 51.4°, dew point temperature at 50°, winds 2 N, relative humidity at 95% with the barometric pressure at 29.91" and falling. Since midnight I have received an additional 0.19" of precipitation according to my VP2 gauge. 

 

Radar is showing widespread rain swirling in a circulation pattern indicative of a coastal LOW forming that will continue overnight.  

 

Kevin the walrus of Gaithersburg signing off early on Wednesday morning.

[Kevin Shaw]

Gaithersburg Maryland VP2 backyard weather station report for Wednesday, October 22, 2014

 

Wednesday was cloudy, cool, and wet with mostly AM steady, light rain.  With the stable conditions of a coastal LOW pumping in steady rain with persistent easterly flow, the temps did not vary more than a few degrees, the barometer pressure did not fluctuate a lot during the day, and dew points remained pretty constant around 50°. Temps early on this Thursday morning are around 50 and probably won't go down much under cloudy skies by sunrise, maybe in the upper 40s. Clouds should persist on Thursday during the daytime hours, with highs into the low 60s, with good breezes at times. Clearing out on Thursday evening and during the overnight, with lows in the 40s.  Friday through the weekend and into early next week, we should see mostly sunny skies each day, with temps in the low 60s on Friday, gradually rising to the upper 60s by early next week.  Lows should mostly be in the 40s. So we should be headed for a significant dry spell. 

 

The weather underground link to my station data is: http://www.wunderground.com/personal-weather-station/dashboard?ID=KMDGAITH11

My CWOP link (CWOP ID DW4566 - one web address to see my real-time data there is:http://www.findu.com/cgi-bin/wxpage.cgi?call=DW4566&last=24&...)  My data can also be found at:  http://www.weatherlink.com/user/walrusman Weatherbug is picking up my Bennington weather station data now. Just go to weatherbug.com and enter my zip code 20878. You should see a choice to select my Bennington weather station. Hope you can take it from there!  If not, let me know.  

 

Wednesday's precipitation: 0.75" (LR) 0.90" (VP2) 0.64" Max rain rate (MRR) @ 0755

October total precipitation: 3.11"

Annual 2014 YTD precipitation total: 47.65"

 

Other data for Wednesday is as follows:  

High temp 54.0° (1945)   

Low temp 50.9° (2359)

Obs temp 50.9°

Peak wind gust 17 N (1255)

Relative Humidity ranged from a max of 97% (0355) to a low of 79% (2205)

Dew point temperatures ranged from 52° to 45°

Barometric pressure values ranged from 30.00"(2125) to 29.91"(0340)                                                                                                

At midnight obs the temp was 50.9°, Winds 7 SW, Pressure at 29.98" and falling, relative humidity 80%, dew point of 45°.

 

Currently (0156) the temperature is 50.2°, dew point temperature at 44°, winds 5 NNW, relative humidity at 81% with the barometric pressure at 29.94" and falling. 

 

Radar is showing our Wednesday rain has moved well out of the area to the NE, and can be found over NY and southern-middle New England at this time. 

 

Kevin the walrus of Gaithersburg signing off early on Thursday morning.

 

[Kevin Shaw]

Gaithersburg Maryland VP2 backyard weather station report for Thursday, October 23, 2014

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Thursday was partly cloudy, milder,  but still quite breezy at times, with high temps into the low 60s by mid-afternoon. Drying out time. Only has dropped into the mid 50s early this Friday morning. Friday should become sunny, still a bit breezy but not as much as Thursday, with highs in the mid 60s, lows in the 40s. Saturday through Monday should see sunny skies, highs somewhere in the 60s and lows in the 40s, with Sunday the coolest of the days. On Tuesday temps warm into the low 70s, lows in the 50s, with a threat of showers by Wednesday. Still plenty of color out there to enjoy,and the weather this weekend should be fine for some late season leaf-peeping.

Thursday's precipitation: 0

 

Other data for Thursday is as follows:  
High temp 62.0° (1455)   
Low temp 50.1° (0145)
Obs temp 57.6°

Peak wind gust 22 SW (1035)

Relative Humidity ranged from a max of 81% (0020) to a low of 56% (2035)
Dew point temperatures ranged from 49° to 43°

Barometric pressure values ranged from 29.98"(0000) to 29.89"(1445) 
                                                                                                   
At midnight obs the temp was 57.6°, Winds 4 SSW, Pressure at 29.96" and falling, relative humidity 59%, dew point of 43°.

Currently (0211) the temperature is 54.9°, dew point temperature at 43°, winds 6 N, relative humidity at 65% with the barometric pressure at 29.94" and falling. 

Radar is showing our Wednesday rain has moved up to most of Maine and parts of VT and NH at this time. 
 

Kevin the walrus of Gaithersburg signing off early on Friday morning.

[Kevin Shaw]

Gaithersburg Maryland VP2 backyard weather station report for Friday, October 24, 2014

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Friday was partly cloudy, milder,  but still breezy at times, with high temps into the mid 60s by mid-afternoon. It has dropped into the mid 40s early this Saturday morning. Probably make the low 40s by sunrise.  Saturday should be sunny with highs in the upper 60s, lows in the upper 40s. Sunday should be about the same during the day, sunny into the upper 60s but Sunday night we should drop down into the upper 30s with possible scattered frost in selected choice locations. Monday and Tuesday should be sunny to partly cloudy with temps warming into the low 70s by Tuesday, lows mostly in the 50s. Chance of showers by Wednesday and a bit cooler. Great leaf-peeping weekend, pretty close to peak color now. 

The weather underground link to my station data is: 
http://www.wunderground.com/personal-weather-station/dashboard?ID=KMDGAITH11

My CWOP link (CWOP ID DW4566 - one web address to see my real-time data there is: 
http://www.findu.com/cgi-bin/wxpage.cgi?call=DW4566&last=24&tz=0) 
 My data can also be found at: http://www.weatherlink.com/user/walrusman 
Weatherbug is picking up my Bennington weather station data now. Just go to weatherbug.com and enter my zip code 20878. You should see a choice to select my Bennington weather station. Hope you can take it from there!  If not, let me know.  

Friday's precipitation: 0

October total precipitation: 3.11"
Annual 2014 YTD precipitation total: 47.65"

Other data for Friday is as follows:  
High temp 65.5° (1635)   
Low temp 51.2° (0745)
Obs temp 52.3°

Peak wind gust 16 SW (0940)

Relative Humidity ranged from a max of 79% (0745) to a low of 37% (1550)
Dew point temperatures ranged from 47° to 39°

Barometric pressure values ranged from 30.03"(1000) to 29.93"(1630) 
                                                                                                   
At midnight obs the temp was 52.3°, Winds 4 Calm, Pressure at 30.00" and steady, relative humidity 67%, dew point of 42°.

Currently (0342) the temperature is 44.5°, dew point temperature at 40°, winds Calm, relative humidity at 84% with the barometric pressure at 30.00" and steady. 

Radar is pretty clear throughout the Eastern U.S. north of Florida at this time. 
 

Kevin the walrus of Gaithersburg signing off early on Saturday morning.

 

[Kevin Shaw]

Gaithersburg Maryland VP2 backyard weather station report for Saturday, October 25, 2014

 

Saturday was sunny and a bit milder, just topping the 70 mark in the mid-afternoon. Tonight the temps have dropped off some under clear skies  - into the mid 50s, but over the past few hours has risen a bit to around 60 under increasing generally southerly winds - a dew point and relative humidity drop also. Sunny in the mid 60s on Sunday and Monday, with lows Sunday night in the upper 30s with patchy frost possible. Tuesday should warm to the mid 70s with lows around 50. Showers possible on Wednesday, temps back into the mid 60s. Later in the week it should clear and be cooler, with highs in the 50s and lows in the 40s. By Halloween we should cool off for the trick or treaters with a shower possible, then  highs by the weekend only into the upper 40s. 

 

The weather underground link to my station data is: 

http://www.wunderground.com/personal-weather-station/dashboard?ID=KMDGAITH11

My CWOP link (CWOP ID DW4566 - one web address to see my real-time data there is: 

http://www.findu.com/cgi-bin/wxpage.cgi?call=DW4566&last=24&tz=0) 

 My data can also be found at:  http://www.weatherlink.com/user/walrusman 

Weatherbug is picking up my Bennington weather station data now. Just go to weatherbug.com and enter my zip code 20878. You should see a choice to select my Bennington weather station. Hope you can take it from there!  If not, let me know.  

 

Saturday's precipitation: 0

October total precipitation: 3.11"

Annual 2014 YTD precipitation total: 47.65"

 

Other data for Saturday is as follows:  

High temp 70.2° (1625)   

Low temp 42.5° (0620)

Obs temp 54.6°

Peak wind gust 13 WSW (1445)

Relative Humidity ranged from a max of 94% (0920) to a low of 43% (1605)

Dew point temperatures ranged from 49° to 40°

Barometric pressure values ranged from 30.00"(0945) to 29.73"(2359) 

                                                                                                   

At midnight obs the temp was 54.6°, Winds 1 WSW, Pressure at 29.73" and steady, relative humidity 75%, dew point of 47°.

 

Currently (0448) the temperature is 59.8°, dew point temperature at 41°, winds 8 NNE, relative humidity at 48% with the barometric pressure at 29.74" and steady. 

 

Radar is showing a few showers up in parts of New England, particularly in sections of CT and Maine at this time. 

 

Kevin the walrus of Gaithersburg signing off early on Sunday morning.

 

[Kevin Shaw]

Gaithersburg Maryland VP2 backyard weather station report for Sunday, October 26, 2014

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Sunday was sunny and a tad cooler than Saturday, still had really clear, blue skies with beautiful fall foliage peaking right now. Tonight the temps have been dropping off more than the past few nights, with lower dew points, currently down in the mid 40s headed for the upper 30s by sunrise, with possible scattered frost in some locations. Sunny in the mid 60s on Monday, with lows around 50 Monday night. Then on Tuesday warming up under sunny skies, with high temps reaching well into the 70s for our warmest day of the week. Clouds increase Tuesday night with lows in the 50s, then a 30 POP for showers on Wednesday with considerable cloudiness around, highs in the mid 60s. Clearing off Wednesday night and turning cooler, lows in the 40s. Thursday and Friday we should be sunny and cooler, with highs in the mid 50s and lows in the low 40s. Even cooler over the weekend, with highs in the upper 40s to around 50, lows in the mid 30s for the change in time weekend. 
 

Sunday's precipitation: 0

 

Other data for Sunday is as follows:  
High temp 67.7° (1625)   
Low temp 47.3° (2359)
Obs temp 47.3°

Peak wind gust 18 WSW (1305)

Relative Humidity ranged from a max of 82% (0240) to a low of 28% (1530)
Dew point temperatures ranged from 49° to 33°

Barometric pressure values ranged from 29.97"(2359) to 29.71"(0140) 
                                                                                                   
At midnight obs the temp was 47.3°, Winds Calm, Pressure at 29.97" and rising, relative humidity 66%, dew point of 36°.

Currently (0213) the temperature is 43.0°, dew point temperature at 37°, winds Calm, relative humidity at 78% with the barometric pressure at 29.99" and rising. 

Radar is showing a few showers up in parts of New England and New York, also up in northern WI and parts of the UP of MI, clear in the immediate 4 state region at this time.  
 

Kevin the walrus of Gaithersburg signing off early on Monday morning.

[Kevin Shaw]

Gaithersburg Maryland VP2 backyard weather station report for Monday, October 27, 2014

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Monday was another sunny day and a tad warmer (in the PM) than Sunday, after a chilly morning in the 30s with possible frost, but not observed on our local cartops by the time I got out there on my way to work about 0830.  This evening under mostly clear skies the temperature has fallen through the 50s but still hanging around 50 early this Tuesday morning. We should reach the mid-upper 40s by sunrise on Tuesday. Sunny and quite warm on Tuesday, our warmest day of the week by far, with high temps in the mid-upper 70s. Clouding up Tuesday evening some, and by late evening a chance for a shower (30 POP) and milder in the 50s. Wednesday cooling off under cloudy skies in the mid 60s with a 50 POP for showers. Clearing and cooling off on Wednesday evening/overnight, with lows in the 40s. Thursday through the weekend we should be sunny to partly cloudy with a significant cooling trend, in the upper 50s on Thursday to highs in the upper 40s by the weekend. Lows around 40 on Thursday dropping down well into the 30s Friday night and throughout the weekend. There may be some light snow showers/flurries not too far away to my west up in the mountains of western Maryland and the high country of West Virginia. 

The weather underground link to my station data is: 
http://www.wunderground.com/personal-weather-station/dashboard?ID=KMDGAITH11

My CWOP link (CWOP ID DW4566 - one web address to see my real-time data there is: 
http://www.findu.com/cgi-bin/wxpage.cgi?call=DW4566&last=24&...) 
 My data can also be found at:  http://www.weatherlink.com/user/walrusman 
Weatherbug is picking up my Bennington weather station data now. Just go to weatherbug.com and enter my zip code 20878. You should see a choice to select my Bennington weather station. Hope you can take it from there!  If not, let me know.  

Monday's precipitation: 0
October total precipitation: 3.11"
Annual 2014 YTD precipitation total: 47.65"

Other data for Monday is as follows:  
High temp 68.9° (1615)   
Low temp 37.5° (0735)
Obs temp 51.3°

Peak wind gust 9 WSW (1210)

Relative Humidity ranged from a max of 95% (0945) to a low of 30% (1620)
Dew point temperatures ranged from 45° to 35°

Barometric pressure values ranged from 30.14"(1035) to 29.97"(0000) 
                                                                                                   
At midnight obs the temp was 51.3°, Winds Calm, Pressure at 30.05" and steady,  relative humidity 74%, dew point of 43°.

Currently (0154) the temperature is 50.3°, dew point temperature at 43°, winds Calm, relative humidity at 76% with the barometric pressure at 30.04" and steady. 

Radar is showing a long line of light showers running from the Montreal area of Quebec, Canada SW to central IL and MO, in the Great Lakes of Ontario and Erie and parts of the Midwest (lower MI, northern IN) . 

Kevin the walrus of Gaithersburg signing off early on Tuesday morning.