What's the Weather Where You are?

[Kevin Shaw]

Gaithersburg Maryland VP2 backyard weather station report for Friday, March 4, 2016

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Friday featured early AM light snow which ended well before I got up, which melted completely by the time I arose in the early afternoon. Temps were in the 30s and it remained cloudy, but solar radiation comes through the clouds and is getting quite strong as we approach springtime. So melting of the light snow was fast and complete. The snow held onto its pattern of accumulation from Thursday late evening, only sticking to grass, tree branches and car tops, and remaining off roadways and sidewalks. Saturday should be cloudy with highs in the mid 40s, lows in the 30s Saturday night with a 70 POP for rain or snow showers before midnight and numerous snow showers after midnight but with little or no accumulation with a low in the low 30s. Sunday should turn mostly sunny after a cloudy beginning with highs in the upper 40s, lows in the 30s. High temps climb from there, upper 50s on Monday, upper 60s on Tuesday, and low 70s on Wednesday with mostly sunny skies. Lows in the 30s early rising up to the low 50s by Wednesday. Showers possible on Thursday but remaining mild with high temps in the upper 60s.

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

Friday precipitation: 0.05" (LR) 0.08" (VP2 - storm snow complete total, as all snow melted through the spoons during the day)
March total precipitation: 0.17"
2016 YTD precipitation: 9.26"
Snow/ice on ground at observation tonight: 0
Snowfall today: 0.8"
March total snowfall: 1.6"
2016 YTD snowfall: 37.9"
2015-16 seasonal snowfall total: 37.9"

Other data for Friday is as follows:
High temp 39.2° (1633)
Low temp 31.5° (0416) 
Obs temp 36.6°
Peak wind gust 15 NNW (1425)
Relative Humidity ranged from a max of 93% (0433) to a low of 67% (2132)
Dew point temperatures ranged from 33° to 27°
Barometric pressure values ranged from 30.17" (2353) to 30.03" (1354)

At midnight obs - Cloudy, temperature 36.6°, Winds Calm, Pressure at 30.17" and rising, relative humidity 71%, dew point of 28°.

Current observations at 0355 - Cloudy, temperature 36.0°, Calm winds, pressure at 30.19" and rising, relative humidity 65%, dew point 25°.

Radar is showing our Saturday night clipper over MI, OH and IN currently with light snow falling in most of those states, heading ESE.

Sunrise: 0635 (EST) Sunset 1805 (EST) Moonphase: Waning Crescent

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

 

[Kevin Shaw]

Gaithersburg Maryland VP2 backyard weather station report for Saturday, March 5, 2016

 

• Saturday featured mostly cloudy skies with temps in the 30s in the early AM (above freezing), reaching the mid 40s by mid-afternoon. Temps have dropped off some, but at 2:35 AM are still above freezing in the mid 30s. Snow is falling above according to radar and has just started to fall very lightly. The area of snow is pretty small, covering just a few counties around me and moving east. We have a 50 POP for snow showers overnight with lows in the low 30s. Little to no accumulation expected. Sunday morning after sunrise we might still have a few snow showers around but doubtful it will last much past 8 AM. Eventually it will clear up and give us a sunny afternoon with high temps in the upper 40s. Lows Sunday night under clear skies in the low 30s. High temps climb from there, upper 50s on Monday, near 70° on Tuesday, and low 70s on Wednesday with mostly sunny skies. Lows in the 30s early rising up to the low 50s by Wednesday. Showers possible on Thursday and Friday, remaining mild with high temps in the mid 60s on Thursday and upper 50s on Friday, 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&...)
My data can also be found at: http://www.weatherlink.com/user/walrusman

Saturday precipitation: 0
March total precipitation: 0.17"
2016 YTD precipitation: 9.26"
Snow/ice on ground at observation tonight: 0
Snowfall today: 0
March total snowfall: 1.6"
2016 YTD snowfall: 37.9"
2015-16 seasonal snowfall total: 37.9"

Other data for Saturday is as follows:
High temp 44.6° (1412) (45.5° on RS)
Low temp 35.2° (0646) (35.4° on RS) 
Obs temp 36.8° (37.0° on RS)
Peak wind gust 9 NNW (0120)
Relative Humidity ranged from a max of 72% (0010) to a low of 50% (1416)
Dew point temperatures ranged from 29° to 24°
Barometric pressure values ranged from 30.25" (0818) to 30.13" (1558)

At midnight obs - Cloudy, temperature 36.8°, Winds Calm, Pressure at 30.19" and steady, relative humidity 72%, dew point of 29°.

Current observations at 0258 - Cloudy/very light snow, temperature 36.4°, winds 2 NE, pressure at 30.20" and rising, relative humidity 79%, dew point 30°.

Radar is showing our light snow over us right now, and has just started to fall very lightly here at the station. Moving to the E, it should only be around for a few hours, with little to no accumulation expected.

Sunrise: 0633 (EST) Sunset 1806 (EST) Moonphase: Waning Crescent

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

 

[Kevin Shaw]

Gaithersburg Maryland VP2 backyard weather station report for Sunday, March 6, 2016

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Sunday featured cloudy skies overnight with light snow falling around 3 AM and lasting a few hours. Temps were above freezing in the mid 30s, so the snow only stuck to car tops (barely) with just a trace amount. It remained pretty cloudy most of the day, but with some sun at times, with temps rising into the upper 40s by mid-afternoon. Temps have dropped off some, but at 3:35 AM are just at the freezing mark. We might make it into the upper 20s by sunrise. During the day on Monday mostly sunny skies should help rise the temperatures up into the low 60s, lows in the lower 40s. Then upper 60s on Tuesday, lows in the upper 40s, then lower 70s on Wednesday, all with mostly sunny skies, and lows Wednesday night around 50°. Slightly cooler the rest of the week, but still hitting high temps somewhere in the 60s with lows still in the 40s. Showers look like a probability as we head into 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

Sunday precipitation: T
March total precipitation: 0.17"
2016 YTD precipitation: 9.26"
Snow/ice on ground at observation tonight: 0
Snowfall today: T
March total snowfall: 1.6"
2016 YTD snowfall: 37.9"
2015-16 seasonal snowfall total: 37.9"

Other data for Sunday is as follows:
High temp 49.3° (1412) (50.5° on RS)
Low temp 33.0° (2358) (33.4° on RS) 
Obs temp 33.0° (33.4° on RS)
Peak wind gust 13 NW (1512)
Relative Humidity ranged from a max of 93% (0804) to a low of 50% (1406)
Dew point temperatures ranged from 37° to 28°
Barometric pressure values ranged from 30.32" (2359) to 30.19" (0355)

At midnight obs - PCloudy, temperature 33.0°, Winds Calm, Pressure at 30.31" and rising, relative humidity 85%, dew point of 29°.

Current observations at 0347 - temperature 33.5°, winds calm, pressure at 30.26" and falling, relative humidity 92%, dew point 32°.

Radar is showing light snow shower activity over parts of far northern NY and NE, along with light rain over IL and a small part of southern WI at this time.

Sunrise: 0632 (EST) Sunset 1807 (EST) Moonphase: Waning Crescent

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

 

[Kevin Shaw]

^{Gaithersburg Maryland VP2 backyard weather station report for Monday, March 7, 2016}

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Monday featured partly cloudy skies most of the day and a significant warmup after one more chilly, subfreezing night which we won't have for a while heading forward, as high temps reached the mid 60s by mid-afternoon. Sun is strong now, and really started to heat us up on Monday. Temps late this evening have only dropped into the mid 40s and have been holding there for the past few hours. Doubt it will drop any lower than the low 40s by sunrise, if that. I noticed that very light, very scattered showers are in our region right now, headed down from Central PA earlier. On Tuesday sunny with highs in the low 70s, lows in the upper 40s, then upper 70s on Wednesday and Thursday, all with mostly sunny skies, and lows in the low 50s. Partly cloudy on Friday with highs in the upper 60s, then over the weekend mostly cloudy, a 40 POP for showers with highs in the low-mid 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&...)
My data can also be found at: http://www.weatherlink.com/user/walrusman

Monday precipitation: 0
March total precipitation: 0.17"
2016 YTD precipitation: 9.26"
Snow/ice on ground at observation tonight: 0
Snowfall today: 0
March total snowfall: 1.6"
2016 YTD snowfall: 37.9"
2015-16 seasonal snowfall total: 37.9"

Other data for Monday is as follows:
High temp 66.2° (1513) (RS - M - I forgot to check)
Low temp 30.5° (0244) (RS - M) 
Obs temp 45.9° (RS - M)
Peak wind gust 16 WSW (1454)
Relative Humidity ranged from a max of 93% (0352) to a low of 31% (1454)
Dew point temperatures ranged from 41° to 28°
Barometric pressure values ranged from 30.32" (0017) to 30.09" (1559)

At midnight obs - Cloudy, temperature 45.9°, Winds Calm, Pressure at 30.13" and steady, relative humidity 69%, dew point of 36°.

Current observations at 0341 - Cloudy, temperature 46.4° (RS - 47.7°), winds Calm, pressure at 30.14" and steady, relative humidity 74%, dew point 39°.

Radar is showing very light, very scattered rain showers over our area, heading down from PA in a SE direction. .

Sunrise: 0630 (EST) Sunset 1808 (EST) Moonphase: New Moon

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

 

[Kevin Shaw]

Gaithersburg Maryland VP2 backyard weather station report for Tuesday, March 8, 2016

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Tuesday featured mostly sunny skies and soaring temperatures well into the 70s for our warmest day of the year so far. The rest of the week will probably top that, probably going over the 80° mark. Temps have dropped off this evening/overnight into the mid 40s now at 0330 early Wednesday morning. Probably won't drop off much more till sunrise. Thursday and Friday should be sunny and warm with high temps around 80°, lows in the 50s on Wednesday and Thursday night. On Thursday night there is a 50 POP for showers late, as a front passes through our area. Sunny and cooler temps on Friday, with highs in the 60s. Then over the weekend continued high temps in the 60s with a 30-50 POP for showers from time to time. Lows mainly 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&...)
My data can also be found at: http://www.weatherlink.com/user/walrusman

Tuesday precipitation: 0
March total precipitation: 0.17"
2016 YTD precipitation: 9.26"
Snow/ice on ground at observation tonight: 0
Snowfall today: 0
March total snowfall: 1.6"
2016 YTD snowfall: 37.9"
2015-16 seasonal snowfall total: 37.9"

Other data for Tuesday is as follows:
High temp 78.3° (1514) (RS - 79°)
Low temp 44.1° (0625) (RS - 45°) 
Obs temp 51.8° (RS - 53.1°)
Peak wind gust 11 WSW (1310)
Relative Humidity ranged from a max of 85% (0748) to a low of 28% (1634)
Dew point temperatures ranged from 47° to 36°
Barometric pressure values ranged from 30.20" (1006) to 30.09" (1645)

At midnight obs - Clear, temperature 51.8°, Winds Calm, Pressure at 30.11" and rising, relative humidity 67%, dew point of 41°.

Current observations at 0403 - Clear, temperature 44.5° (RS - 45.0°), winds Calm, pressure at 30.13" and rising, relative humidity 79%, dew point 38°.

Radar is showing some light snow in far northern parts of Maine and in neighboring parts of Quebec. There are also some storms in AR, and a thin line of showers oriented roughly north/south running through the border line of IL/IN and north into eastern WI at this time.

Sunrise: 0629 (EST) Sunset 1809 (EST) Moonphase: New Moon

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

 

[Kevin Shaw]

Gaithersburg Maryland VP2 backyard weather station report for Wednesday, March 9, 2016

 

 

Wednesday featured mostly sunny skies and more soaring temperatures, setting a personal daily record for the date at 81° and a significant 40° temperature range for the day with the early morning minimum temperature of 41°. So now March 9 is the warmest day of the year so far. Tomorrow's high temp is going to be very similar, and may tie or break today's mark, and will probably set another daily max temp record. Temps have dropped off this evening/overnight some, but not nearly as much as last night, as it has just gone below the 60° mark just before 3 AM. Probably won't drop off much more than the mid 50s till sunrise. Thursday should be mostly cloudy and warm with high temps around 80°, lows in the 50s with late showers (50 POP) with a cold frontal passage. Clearing skies and cooler temps on Friday, with highs in the 60s, lows in the 40s. On Saturday mostly sunny with highs in the 60s. Clouding up Saturday night into Sunday, with a 40 POP for showers late Sunday. A 60 POP for more showers on Sunday night with lows in the low 50s, then a 50 POP for showers on Monday, highs in the low 60s, lows in the low 50s. Clearing off on Tuesday with high temps in the upper 60s.

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

Wednesday precipitation: 0
March total precipitation: 0.17"
2016 YTD precipitation: 9.26"
Snow/ice on ground at observation tonight: 0
Snowfall today: 0
March total snowfall: 1.6"
2016 YTD snowfall: 37.9"
2015-16 seasonal snowfall total: 37.9"

Other data for Wednesday is as follows:
High temp 81.0° (1429) (RS - 81.7°)
Low temp 41.0° (0654) (RS - 41.0°) 
Obs temp 65.3° (RS - 65.7°)
Peak wind gust 14 WSW (1128)
Relative Humidity ranged from a max of 87% (0733) to a low of 21% (1511)
Dew point temperatures ranged from 52° to 37°
Barometric pressure values ranged from 30.22" (0940) to 30.06" (1808) (All barometric pressure readings in this report have been adjusted back to actual readings {generally 0.03" higher than I have been} from my VP2 at the recommendations of a few good local weather observer friends. I will be reporting this way from now on till further notice,)

At midnight obs - Cloudy, temperature 65.3°, Winds 5 SW, Pressure at 30.10" and steady, relative humidity 61%, dew point of 51°.

Current observations at 0331 - Cloudy, temperature 59.5° (RS - 59.5°), winds 4 WSW, pressure at 30.08" and falling, relative humidity 72%, dew point 51°.

Radar is showing showers over the lower midwest, most significantly over parts of AR, western TN and KY, headed NE on the west side of the big ridge over us, and will take a while to get into here. Light rain showers appear to be falling over parts of PA, but they are very light and not reaching the ground yet.

Sunrise: 0627 (EST) Sunset 1810 (EST) Moonphase: New Moon

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

 

[Kevin Shaw]

Gaithersburg Maryland VP2 backyard weather station report for Thursday, March 10, 2016

 

• Thursday featured more clouds than sun than yesterday, hence the high temperature for today was a bit lower, but the AM min was much higher. Both still set personal station daily records for the date. Still pretty warm, dew points rising up through the 50s. Temps have dropped off this evening/overnight some, even a bit less than last night, as it is still hanging in the low 60s at 3 AM. Probably won't drop off much below 60° before morning. Scattered showers are around with a 50 POP. Clearing skies and cooler temps on Friday, with highs in the 60s, lows in the 40s. On Saturday mostly sunny with highs in the 60s then clouding up Saturday night into Sunday, with a 40 POP for showers late Sunday. A 60 POP for more showers on Sunday night with lows in the low 50s, then a 50 POP for showers on Monday, highs in the low 60s, lows in the low 50s. Clearing off on Tuesday and Wednesday with high temps in the upper 60s, 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&...)
My data can also be found at: http://www.weatherlink.com/user/walrusman

Thursday precipitation: 0
March total precipitation: 0.17"
2016 YTD precipitation: 9.26"
Snow/ice on ground at observation tonight: 0
Snowfall today: 0
March total snowfall: 1.6"
2016 YTD snowfall: 37.9"
2015-16 seasonal snowfall total: 37.9"

Other data for Wednesday is as follows:
High temp 78.7° (1333) (RS - 78.8°)
Low temp 54.5° (0635) (RS - 54.5°) 
Obs temp 67.7° (RS - M - flatlined on me totally unexpectedly today)
Peak wind gust 13 WSW (1601)
Relative Humidity ranged from a max of 86% (0742) to a low of 42% (1312)
Dew point temperatures ranged from 57° to 49°
Barometric pressure values ranged from 30.09" (0937) to 29.92" (2249) (After further discussion with a few local observers, I have gone back to make my +0.03" barometer adjustment to my readings. Further feedback on this decision still most welcome and encouraged. )

At midnight obs - Cloudy, temperature 67.7°, Winds Calm, Pressure at 29.94" and steady, relative humidity 66%, dew point of 56°.

Current observations at 0331 - Cloudy, temperature 63.2° (RS - M), winds Calm, pressure at 29.94" and steady, relative humidity 76%, dew point 56°.

Radar is not loading right now. Scattered showers are in the area, associated with a weak cold frontal passage

Sunrise: 0626 (EST) Sunset 1811 (EST) Moonphase: Waxing Crescent

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

 

[Kevin Shaw]

Gaithersburg Maryland VP2 backyard weather station report for Friday, March 11, 2016

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Friday featured more sun than clouds than yesterday, with cooler air gradually working in but still having above normal temps, and still setting a record high min temp for March 11. High temps still reached the low 70s, but dew point temps gradually dropped off, and we set the min for Friday at midnight tonight. Temps now have dropped off into the mid 40s, and probably will reach only the low 40s by morning under partly cloudy skies. On Saturday partly cloudy early but mostly cloudy in the PM with scattered showers developing (30 POP) then a 50 POP for showers Saturday night with lows in the upper 40s. Periods of rain all day Sunday, with an 80 POP for showers with highs in the upper 50s and lows in the low 50s Sunday night with a 90 POP. Then a 70 POP for showers on Monday, highs in the upper 50s, lows in the low 50s. Gradual clearing off on Tuesday with a 30 POP for more showers, highs in the upper 60s, lows around 50. Wednesday mostly sunny with high temps in the lower 70s, lows in the upper 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&...)
My data can also be found at: http://www.weatherlink.com/user/walrusman

Friday precipitation: 0
March total precipitation: 0.17"
2016 YTD precipitation: 9.26"
Snow/ice on ground at observation tonight: 0
Snowfall today: 0
March total snowfall: 1.6"
2016 YTD snowfall: 37.9"
2015-16 seasonal snowfall total: 37.9"

Other data for Friday is as follows:
High temp 71.6° (1448) (RS - M)
Low temp 50.8° (2359) (RS - M) 
Obs temp 50.8° (RS - M - still flatlined)
Peak wind gust 20 NW (0510)
Relative Humidity ranged from a max of 83% (0650) to a low of 35% (1640)
Dew point temperatures ranged from 56° to 36°
Barometric pressure values ranged from 30.33" (2355) to 29.92" (0127)

At midnight obs - PCloudy, temperature 50.8°, Winds Calm, Pressure at 30.33" and rising, relative humidity 59%, dew point of 37°.

Current observations at 0410 - PCloudy, temperature 43.6° (RS - M), winds Calm, pressure at 30.32" and falling, relative humidity 76%, dew point 37°.

Radar is showing very weak shower activity probably not hitting the ground very much in MO, western KY and western TN at this time.

Sunrise: 0624 (EST) Sunset 1812 (EST) Moonphase: Waxing Crescent

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

 

[Kevin Shaw]

• Gaithersburg Maryland VP2 backyard weather station report for Saturday, March 12, 2016

 

 

• Saturday was a mostly cloudy day with scattered showers around but nothing measurable falling at my station prior to midnight. Temps were still quite mild overnight and in the late night tonight, staying in the 40s in the early AM but low 50s tonight and should stay steady till sunrise on Monday. High temps on Saturday reached around 60°, significantly cooler than Friday. Periods of rain all day Sunday, with a 70 POP for showers with highs in the 50s and lows in the upper 40s Sunday night with a 100 POP. Then cloudy with a 70 POP for showers on Monday, highs in the lower 50s, lows in the upper 40s. Mostly cloudy on Tuesday with a 30 POP for more showers, highs in the mid-upper 60s, lows around 50. Wednesday mostly sunny with high temps in the mid 70s, lows around 50. The rest of the week should cool off a bit with a 30-40 POP for showers on Thursday, otherwise partly cloudy, then showers probably over the weekend but too far out to tell right now for sure.

Note: Saturday was the last day of Eastern Standard Time (EST). All times in this report except where noted as Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) are in EST. Tomorrow's report will be in EDT.

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

Saturday precipitation: 0
March total precipitation: 0.17"
2016 YTD precipitation: 9.26"
Snow/ice on ground at observation tonight: 0
Snowfall today: 0
March total snowfall: 1.6"
2016 YTD snowfall: 37.9"
2015-16 seasonal snowfall total: 37.9"

Other data for Saturday is as follows:
High temp 59.8° (1506) (RS - M)
Low temp 43.6° (0359) (RS - M) 
Obs temp 52.9° (RS - M - still flatlined)
Peak wind gust 6 E (1053)
Relative Humidity ranged from a max of 80% (0610) to a low of 58% (0820)
Dew point temperatures ranged from 51° to 36°
Barometric pressure values ranged from 30.37" (0117) to 30.07" (2356) ( I have gone back to making no adjustments to these pressure readings. Feedback welcome. Sorry for the confusion.)

At midnight obs - Cloudy, temperature 52.9°, Winds Calm, Pressure at 30.07" and falling, relative humidity 75%, dew point of 45°.

Current observations at 0525 EDT - Cloudy, temperature 53.0° (RS - M), winds Calm, pressure at 30.02" and falling, relative humidity 78%, dew point 46°.

Radar is slow-loading again tonight but at last view I had of it it was showing lots of rain over a good part of the lower midwest, covering most of OH, KY, TN, IN, IL and into WV and western PA now, headed this way.

Sunrise: 0623 (EST) Sunset 1813 (EST) Moonphase: Waxing Crescent

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

 

[Kevin Shaw]

• Gaithersburg Maryland VP2 backyard weather station report for Sunday, March 13, 2016
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Sunday was a mostly cloudy day with occasional showers, particular mid-afternoon and evening. Temperatures were similar to yesterday, in the 50s and upper 40s. Tonight we have had some showers after midnight as temps have dropped a bit into the mid 40s. But the showers appear to have moved off to my NE and I don't think we will get any more overnight. Showers are the rule rather than the exception the next few days through Wednesday, with a gradual warmup by Wednesday into the low 70s after 50s and 60s on Monday and Tuesday for high temps. Lows mostly in the 40s. Some nicer days at the end of the week with highs in the upper 60s to low 70s, then probably more showers next weekend. All times in today's report are in Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).

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

Sunday precipitation: 0.38" (LR) 0.30" (VP2) 1.00" Max Rain Rate (MRR) @ 1544
March total precipitation: 0.55"
2016 YTD precipitation: 9.64"
Snow/ice on ground at observation tonight: 0
Snowfall today: 0
March total snowfall: 1.6"
2016 YTD snowfall: 37.9"
2015-16 seasonal snowfall total: 37.9"

Other data for Sunday is as follows:
High temp 59.6° (1306) (RS - M)
Low temp 47.6° (2342) (RS - M) 
Obs temp 47.6° (RS - M - still flatlined)
Peak wind gust 17 ENE (1307)
Relative Humidity ranged from a max of 94% (1833) to a low of 53% (1242)
Dew point temperatures ranged from 50° to 42°
Barometric pressure values ranged from 30.08" (0024) to 30.00" (2359) ( Remember I went back to making no adjustments to these pressure readings. Feedback welcome. Sorry for the confusion.)

At midnight obs - Cloudy/light rain, temperature 47.6°, Winds 4 ENE, Pressure at 30.00" and falling, relative humidity 93%, dew point of 46°.

Current observations at 0338 EDT - Cloudy, temperature 46.6° (RS - M), winds Calm, pressure at 29.98" and falling, relative humidity 96%, dew point 46°.

Radar is showing our earlier rain showers moving off to the NE over NE MD, PA, DE, NJ, and NY at this time.

Sunrise: 0721 (EDT) Sunset 1914 (EDT) Moonphase: First Quarter

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

 

[Kevin Shaw]

Gaithersburg Maryland VP2 backyard weather station report for Monday, March 14, 2016

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Monday was another mostly cloudy day with occasional showers (mostly all during the overnight hours), with drizzle and fog off and on, mostly this past evening. Temperatures were similar to yesterday, in the low 50s to mid 40s. Tonight we have been having drizzle at times, as temps hold in the mid 40s. Showers are the rule rather than the exception the next few days through Thursday, with a warmup by Wednesday into the low 70s after mostly low-mid 60s on Tuesday and then again on Thursday for high temps. Lows mostly in the 40s. Some nicer days at the end of the week with highs in the upper 60s, then probably more showers by Saturday night into Sunday with cooler temps - highs in the low-mid 50s, lows in the low 40s. All times in today's report are in Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).

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

Monday precipitation: 0.35" (LR) 0.36" (VP2) 0.91" Max Rain Rate (MRR) @ 0128
March total precipitation: 0.90"
2016 YTD precipitation: 9.99"
Snow/ice on ground at observation tonight: 0
Snowfall today: 0
March total snowfall: 1.6"
2016 YTD snowfall: 37.9"
2015-16 seasonal snowfall total: 37.9"

Other data for Monday is as follows:
High temp 52.1° (1412) (RS - M)
Low temp 46.3° (2344) (RS - M) 
Obs temp 46.3° (RS - M - still flatlined)
Peak wind gust 11 NNE (0835)
Relative Humidity ranged from a max of 97% (0559) to a low of 91% (1511)
Dew point temperatures ranged from 50° to 45°
Barometric pressure values ranged from 29.98" (0128) to 29.85" (2312) (I have changed my mind again and have gone back to making .03" adjustments to these pressure readings. Feedback welcome. Sorry for the confusion.)

At midnight obs - Cloudy/light drizzle, temperature 46.3°, Winds 5 NNE , Pressure at 29.88" and falling, relative humidity 94%, dew point of 45°.

Current observations at 0316 EDT - Cloudy, temperature 45.5° (RS - 47.5° - it just came on again today), winds 3 NE, pressure at 29.85" and falling, relative humidity 95%, dew point 44°.

Radar is showing showers in the area, particularly strong-appearing over SE VA at this time. Other lighter showers to my SW and S.

Sunrise: 0719 (EDT) Sunset 1915 (EDT) Moonphase: First Quarter

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

 

 

 

[Kevin Shaw]

Gaithersburg Maryland VP2 backyard weather station report for Tuesday, March 15, 2016

 

Tuesday was cloudy in the morning, then cleared up some in the afternoon and is now clear this evening. I had a brief shower in the early AM while I was sleeping, but no more rain since the morning. Temperatures were similar to yesterday in the morning, in the low 50s to mid 40s but rose into the low 60s in the mid-late afternoon. . Tonight we are clear, with temps just before 4 AM EDT in the mid 40s. Probably won't drop lower than the low 40s by sunrise Wednesday. Wednesday should be mostly cloudy with a 60 POP for numerous showers and scattered thundershowers, with high temps into the low 70s. Wednesday night still a 50 POP for showers and isolated thundershowers, lows in the 50s. Cooler on Thursday with a 30 POP for showers, but mostly sunny skies with high temps in the 60s, lows in the 40s. Friday and Saturday it should be mostly sunny and cooler, with highs in the 50s and lows in the 40s. On Saturday night and Sunday clouds should return and remain chilly, with highs on Sunday in the 40s and a 50 POP for rain or even snow showers at time, especially at night with temps dropping into the 30s. All times in today's report are in Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).

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

Tuesday precipitation: 0.09" (LR) 0.09" (VP2) 0.23" Max Rain Rate (MRR) @ 0533

March total precipitation: 0.99"

2016 YTD precipitation: 10.08"

Snow/ice on ground at observation tonight: 0

Snowfall today: 0

March total snowfall: 1.6"

2016 YTD snowfall: 37.9"

2015-16 seasonal snowfall total: 37.9"

Other data for Monday is as follows:

High temp 61.6° (1742) (RS - M)

Low temp 44.5° (0642) (RS - M) 

Obs temp 48.6° (RS - M)

Peak wind gust 8 NNW (1351)

Relative Humidity ranged from a max of 97% (0418) to a low of 73% (1748)

Dew point temperatures ranged from 54° to 43°

Barometric pressure values ranged from 29.90" (0031) to 29.79" (0419) (I have changed my mind again and have gone back to making .03" adjustments to these pressure readings. Feedback welcome. Sorry for the confusion.)

At midnight obs - Clear, temperature 48.6°, Winds Calm , Pressure at 29.87" and rising, relative humidity 92%, dew point of 46°.

Current observations at 0411 EDT - Clear, temperature 44.2° (RS - 47.8° - showing bigger differences since it came back on yesterday), winds Calm, pressure at 29.86" and falling, relative humidity 94%, dew point 43°.

Radar is showing rain over parts of MI, WI, and MN right now. Also rain is showing up in parts of Maine and New Brunswick.

Sunrise: 0718 (EDT) Sunset 1916 (EDT) Moonphase: First Quarter

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

[Kevin Shaw]

Gaithersburg Maryland VP2 backyard weather station report for Wednesday, March 16, 2016

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Wednesday was a partly cloudy day, pretty nice, but with dew points rising through the 50s from the 40s in the early AM. After low air temps in the low 40s in the early AM, temps rose into the low 70s by mid-afternoon. Temps this evening have dropped off into the low 50s now at about 3 AM under partly cloudy skies. We might sneak into the upper 40s by sunrise on St Patrick's Day. It should be sunny to partly cloudy on Thursday, highs in the upper 60s with a 30 POP for showers and even a chance of an isolated thundershower. Thursday night there is still a 30 POP in the evening of a shower or thundershower, but clearing after midnight with lows in the low 40s. There was a thundershower on Wednesday in the region but well to my south, which moved East over to the MD Eastern Shore and then out in the Atlantic. Kind of tracked it on radar a bit. Friday and Saturday it should be mostly sunny and cooler, with highs in the upper 50s on Friday and upper 40s on Saturday with lows in the 40s and 30s on Saturday night with snow or rain developing. On Sunday cloudy and remaining chilly, with highs in the low 40s and a 60 POP for rain with a 30 POP for light snow possible at night with lows in the low 30s. On Monday and Tuesday sunny and cool, with high temps in the upper 40s to around 50, lows in the 30s.

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

Wednesday precipitation: 0
March total precipitation: 0.99"
2016 YTD precipitation: 10.08"
Snow/ice on ground at observation tonight: 0
Snowfall today: 0
March total snowfall: 1.6"
2016 YTD snowfall: 37.9"
2015-16 seasonal snowfall total: 37.9"

Other data for Wednesday is as follows:
High temp 72.1° (1556) (RS - M)
Low temp 42.8° (0629) (RS - M) 
Obs temp 53.3° (RS - M)
Peak wind gust 12 E (1209)
Relative Humidity ranged from a max of 98% (0900) to a low of 62% (1417)
Dew point temperatures ranged from 59° to 42°
Barometric pressure values ranged from 29.87" (0003) to 29.69" (1515) (Still making .03" adjustments to these pressure readings. Feedback welcome. Sorry for the confusion.)

At midnight obs - PCldy, temperature 53.3°, Winds Calm , Pressure at 29.83" and rising, relative humidity 69%, dew point of 43°.

Current observations at 0326 EDT - PCldy, temperature 51.9° (RS - 56.7° - showing even bigger differences since it came back on earlier this week - I may stop reporting this temp), winds Calm, pressure at 29.88" and rising, relative humidity 58% dew point 37°.

Radar is showing mostly light snow over parts of Maine, with mixed precip/rain over parts of New England to the south and west of Maine, plus light snow over parts of the upper peninsula of Michigan and northern Minnesota at this time.

Sunrise: 0716 (EDT) Sunset 1917 (EDT) Moonphase: First Quarter

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

 

[Kevin Shaw]

• Gaithersburg Maryland VP2 backyard weather station report for St Patrick's Day Thursday, March 17, 2016
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St. Patrick's Day Thursday was a partly cloudy day, a bit cooler than yesterday but still pretty nice, but with dew points dropping from yesterday into the low 40s then 30s later on in the day. After low air temps in the low 40s in the early AM, temps rose into the mid 60s by mid-afternoon. Temps this evening have dropped off into the mid 40s now at almost 3 AM under clear skies. We might sneak into the upper 30s by sunrise on Friday. Friday should be mostly sunny with highs in the mid 60s with lows in the mid 30s. Saturday should be sunny early with highs in the 50s, but clouding up in the afternoon with a 50 POP for rain by late in the day. On Saturday night with colder temps in the 30s, rain may change to wet snow, continuing on Sunday with a 90 POP and a high temp of around 40° and a 60 POP Sunday night with continued rain or snow. Right now the snow/rain line is not exactly determined, but should be right around our area. But if it turns out to be snow, the ground has warmed and the air temps will still be above freezing, so stickage will be limited to grassy areas and car tops most likely if at all. On Monday, sunny and chilly, with highs in the 40s and lows in the 30s. Thereafter the rest of the week should be warming up to having high temps in the upper 60s to around 70° by mid-week and beyond to the end of the week (at least) Lows will also migrate upwards, from the low 30s on Monday to the 40s by mid-week and thereafter.

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

Thursday precipitation: 0
March total precipitation: 0.99"
2016 YTD precipitation: 10.08"
Snow/ice on ground at observation tonight: 0
Snowfall today: 0
March total snowfall: 1.6"
2016 YTD snowfall: 37.9"
2015-16 seasonal snowfall total: 37.9"

Other data for Thursday is as follows:
High temp 66.5° (1422) (RS - M)
Low temp 43.2° (0801) (RS - M) 
Obs temp 51.7° (RS - M)
Peak wind gust 18 WSW (1508)
Relative Humidity ranged from a max of 83% (0833) to a low of 32% (1427)
Dew point temperatures ranged from 44° to 29°
Barometric pressure values ranged from 29.96" (0843) to 29.83" (1635) (Not making any adjustments any more. I adjusted my internal instrument so I could get a true reading that agrees with my internet data from now on and compared well with several official stations in the Washington DC area. Feedback welcome. Sorry for the confusion.)

At midnight obs - Clear, temperature 51.7°, Winds 1 WSW , Pressure at 29.93" and rising, relative humidity 46%, dew point of 31°.

Current observations at 0309 EDT - Clear, temperature 45.2° (RS - 48.2° - still showing bigger differences since it came back on earlier this week - I may stop reporting this temp very soon), winds Calm, pressure at 29.93" and rising, relative humidity 61% dew point 32°.

Radar is showing light snow scattered over parts of Northern New England, upstate NY, southern parts of Ontario into MI and Central WI at this time. Some of the southern areas may be having mixed types of precipitation.

Sunrise: 0715 (EDT) Sunset 1918 (EDT) Moonphase: Waxing Gibbous

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

 

[Kevin Shaw]

Gaithersburg Maryland VP2 backyard weather station report for Friday, March 18, 2016

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Friday was a partly cloudy day, about the same temperatures as yesterday, still pretty nice. Dew point temperatures remained in the 30s and 20s all day. After low air temps in the low 40s in the early AM, temps rose into the mid 60s by mid-afternoon, breezy at times. Temps this evening have dropped off into the mid 40s now at almost 3:30 AM under partly cloudy skies. We might sneak into the low 40s by sunrise on Saturday. Saturday should be cloudy with an 80 POP for rain or snow starting to fall sometime during the day, colder, with high temps in the low 40s, On Saturday night with colder temps in the 30s, wet snow mixed with rain at times (90 POP), continuing on Sunday with a 90 POP and a high temp of around 40° and a 60 POP Sunday night with possible snow showers, lows around 30°. Right now the snow/rain line is not exactly determined, but should be right around our area. But if it turns out to be snow, the ground has warmed and the air temps will still be above freezing, so stickage will be limited to grassy areas and car tops - perhaps an inch or two in these favorable accumulation areas. On Monday, sunny and chilly, with highs in the mid 40s and lows in the upper 20s. Thereafter the rest of the week should be mostly sunny and warming up each successive day to having high temps in the low 70s by Thursday. Lows will also migrate upwards, from the low 30s on Monday to the 40s by mid-week and thereafter.

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

Friday precipitation: 0
March total precipitation: 0.99"
2016 YTD precipitation: 10.08"
Snow/ice on ground at observation tonight: 0
Snowfall today: 0
March total snowfall: 1.6"
2016 YTD snowfall: 37.9"
2015-16 seasonal snowfall total: 37.9"

Other data for Friday is as follows:
High temp 65.2° (1628)
Low temp 41.1° (0757)
Obs temp 47.6°
Peak wind gust 24 WSW (1425)
Relative Humidity ranged from a max of 78% (0839) to a low of 20% (1729)
Dew point temperatures ranged from 36° to 22°
Barometric pressure values ranged from 29.99" (2332) to 29.90" (1646) (Once again, I am not making any adjustments any more. I adjusted my internal instrument so I could get a true reading that agrees with my internet data from now on and compared well with several official stations in the Washington DC area. Feedback welcome. Sorry for the confusion.)

At midnight obs - PCldy, temperature 47.6°, Winds Calm , Pressure at 29.99" and rising, relative humidity 51%, dew point of 30°.

Current observations at 0349 EDT - Cloudy, temperature 44.3° (RS - 45.5° - difference right now not as much as it has been but still over 1°), winds Calm, pressure at 30.06" and rising, relative humidity 59% dew point 31°.

Radar is showing light rain falling in areas of the lower Midwest, parts of southern IL and IN, KY, into western WV at this time. Parts of Wisconsin are getting light snow now, if it is reaching the ground.

Sunrise: 0713 (EDT) Sunset 1919 (EDT) Moonphase: Waxing Gibbous

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

 

[Kevin Shaw]

Gaithersburg Maryland VP2 backyard weather station report for Saturday, March 19, 2016

 

• Saturday was cloudy and colder, with the max temp reached at the very beginning of the day at midnight, then dropping into the 30s most of the day with light rain coming in mid-day, then changing to snow in the later PM hours, with a very brief period of nicely falling snow with big flakes, then quickly lessening to very light snow. All was wet snow, and there was a brief period of accumulation on some surfaces, mostly the grass and car tops, but nothing on the roads. And with temps remaining above freezing through the evening, this little bit of snow melted off from all surfaces. At 3 AM early this Sunday morning temp is at 36.5° and has been rising slowly over the past few hours. Precipitation has also quit falling over that same time period roughly. There is still a chance overnight for more snow or rain, but radar doesn't seem to be indicating that as much of a possibility. Temps should remain steady overnight. On Sunday, cloudy with a 50 POP for light snow in the morning, then rain showers in the afternoon, with high temps in the low 40s. A 60 POP for snow or rain showers on Sunday night, with a low temp around 30°. Any snow that does fall will maintain the stickage pattern of just on car tops and grass through Sunday evening. a On Monday, sunny and chilly, with highs in the upper 40s and lows around 30°. Thereafter the rest of the week should be mostly sunny and warming up each successive day from highs of mid 50s on Monday to having high temps in the low 70s by Thursday. Lows will also migrate upwards, from the low 30s on Monday to the 40s by mid-week and 50s by Thursday. Mild with rain showers (40 POP) on Friday with our next frontal passage, cooling us back into the low 60s over next weekend with sunny skies.

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

Saturday precipitation: 0.35" (LR) 0.35" (VP2)
March total precipitation: 1.34"
2016 YTD precipitation: 10.43"
Snow/ice on ground at observation tonight: 0
Snowfall today: T
March total snowfall: 1.6"
2016 YTD snowfall: 37.9"
2015-16 seasonal snowfall total: 37.9"

Other data for Saturday is as follows:
High temp 47.6° (0000)
Low temp 34.5° (1845)
Obs temp 35.7°
Peak wind gust 10 NNE (0727)
Relative Humidity ranged from a max of 95% (2018) to a low of 48% (0102)
Dew point temperatures ranged from 36° to 28°
Barometric pressure values ranged from 30.17" (0854) to 29.99" (0000) (Once again, I am not making any adjustments any more. I have adjusted my internal instrument so I could get a true reading that agrees with my internet data from now on and compared well with several official stations in the Washington DC area. Feedback welcome. Sorry for the confusion.)

At midnight obs - Cloudy, temperature 35.7°, Winds 1 NNE , Pressure at 30.13" and falling, relative humidity 95%, dew point of 34°.

Current observations at 0341 EDT - Cloudy, temperature 36.4° (RS - 36.7° - difference today has once again become quite minimal and very comparable), winds Calm, pressure at 30.10" and falling, relative humidity 95% dew point 35°.

Radar is showing scattered light rain falling in areas to my south over SE Virginia and far southern Maryland, and scattered light snow over much of northern and central OH and PA, to my north. Nothing is appearing on the radar that I could see over my immediate area at this time.

Sunrise: 0711 (EDT) Sunset 1920 (EDT) Moonphase: Waxing Gibbous

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

 

[Kevin Shaw]

Gaithersburg Maryland VP2 backyard weather station report for Sunday, March 20, 2016

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Sunday was cloudy and a tad milder, and measurable precipitation free. Temps rose from the mid 30s early AM to the mid 40s by mid-afternoon. Early on this Monday morning around 3:30 AM temps have returned back to the mid 30s under cloudy skies. The precipitation on Sunday stayed closer to the Coast to my east as it appeared on radar. On Monday, sunny and chilly, with highs in the upper 40s and lows around 30°. Thereafter the rest of the week should be mostly sunny and warming up each successive day from highs of upper 50s on Tuesday to having high temps in the low 70s by Thursday. Lows will also migrate upwards, from the low 30s on Monday to the 40s by mid-week and 50s by Thursday. A bit cooler (low-mid 60s) and cloudy with rain showers (50 POP) on Friday with our next frontal passage, cooling us back into the upper 50s to around 60° over next weekend with sunny to partly cloudy skies on Easter weekend.

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

Sunday precipitation: 0
March total precipitation: 1.34"
2016 YTD precipitation: 10.43"
Snow/ice on ground at observation tonight: 0
Snowfall today: 0
March total snowfall: 1.6"
2016 YTD snowfall: 37.9"
2015-16 seasonal snowfall total: 37.9"

Other data for Sunday is as follows:
High temp 43.7° (1550)
Low temp 35.7° (0000)
Obs temp 37.3°
Peak wind gust 10 NE (1131)
Relative Humidity ranged from a max of 96% (0048) to a low of 57% (1617)
Dew point temperatures ranged from 36° to 28°
Barometric pressure values ranged from 30.13" (1010) to 30.00" (1724)

At midnight obs - Cloudy, temperature 37.3°, Winds Calm , Pressure at 30.00" and falling, relative humidity 75%, dew point of 30°.

Current observations at 0426 EDT - Cloudy, temperature 36.0° (RS - 36.5° - difference today has once again become quite minimal and very comparable), winds Calm, pressure at 29.93" and falling, relative humidity 79% dew point 30°.

Radar is showing snow of unknown intensity hugging the coastal sections of NJ, NY, and much of New England at this time.

Sunrise: 0710 (EDT) Sunset 1921 (EDT) Moonphase: Waxing Gibbous

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

 

 

 

[Kevin Shaw]

Gaithersburg Maryland VP2 backyard weather station report for Monday, March 21, 2016

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Monday, the first full day of Spring, was mostly sunny and milder. Temps rose from the mid 30s early AM to the low 50s by mid-afternoon. Early on this Monday morning around 3:30 AM temps have fallen below the freezing mark in the low 30s. under clear skies. Thereafter the rest of the week should be mostly sunny and warming up to early spring levels with highs of upper 50s on Tuesday to low 70s on Wednesday and Thursday. Lows will also migrate upwards, from the low 30s on Monday to the upper 40s on Wednesday and low 50s by Thursday. A 60 POP for showers Thursday night as a cold front passes through, with a 30 POP for showers on Friday, and a bit cooler in the low 60s under partly cloudy skies. Over the weekend continued cool, but still pleasant, with highs in the 50s to around 60 and lows in the upper 30s to lower 40s, with a 30 POP for showers on Easter Sunday but still we should see some sun under partly cloudy skies.

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

Monday precipitation: 0
March total precipitation: 1.34"
2016 YTD precipitation: 10.43"
Snow/ice on ground at observation tonight: 0
Snowfall today: 0
March total snowfall: 1.6"
2016 YTD snowfall: 37.9"
2015-16 seasonal snowfall total: 37.9"

Other data for Monday is as follows:
High temp 51.3° (1640)
Low temp 35.3° (0732)
Obs temp 37.0° (also 37.0° on RS)
Peak wind gust 21 WNW (1752)
Relative Humidity ranged from a max of 83% (0243) to a low of 32% (1523)
Dew point temperatures ranged from 31° to 21°
Barometric pressure values ranged from 30.17" (2353) to 29.92" (0401) (Still under study, getting a lot of feedback I have not had time to analyze fully as yet.)

At midnight obs - Cloudy, temperature 37.0°, Winds Calm , Pressure at 30.17" and rising, relative humidity 60%, dew point of 24°.

Current observations at 0331 EDT - Clear, temperature 31.1° (RS - 31.5° - difference today has once again become quite minimal and very comparable), winds Calm, pressure at 30.20" and rising, relative humidity 76% dew point 24°.

Radar is showing small scattered dying remnant snow over upstate NY and northern New England, plus snow of unknown intensity over northern parts of MI and WI at this time.

Sunrise: 0708 (EDT) Sunset 1922 (EDT) Moonphase: Full Moon

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

 

[Kevin Shaw]

Gaithersburg Maryland VP2 backyard weather station report for Tuesday, March 22, 2016

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Tuesday was mostly sunny and milder. Temps rose from the frosty upper 20s in the early AM to the low 60s by mid-afternoon. Early on this Monday morning around 3:30 AM temps are much milder, still in the mid 50s as they have been most of the evening. Dew points still dry, right around the freezing mark, under mostly cloudy skies. Thereafter the rest of the week should be mostly sunny and warming up to early spring levels with highs of 70° on Wednesday and low 70s on Thursday. Lows will also remain mild, with lows in the upper 40s on Wednesday and low 50s by Thursday. A 70 POP for showers Thursday night as a cold front passes through, with a 30 POP for showers on Friday, and a bit cooler in the low 60s under partly cloudy skies. Over the weekend continued cool, but still pleasant, with highs in the 50s to around 60 and lows in the upper 30s to lower 40s, with a sunny skies for Easter Sunday with showers possible (50 POP) Sunday night into Monday with temps in the lower 60s for highs and upper 40s for lows on Monday.

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

Tuesday precipitation: 0
March total precipitation: 1.34"
2016 YTD precipitation: 10.43"
Snow/ice on ground at observation tonight: 0
Snowfall today: 0
March total snowfall: 1.6"
2016 YTD snowfall: 37.9"
2015-16 seasonal snowfall total: 37.9"

Other data for Tuesday is as follows:
High temp 61.4° (1642)
Low temp 29.5° (0656)
Obs temp 56.3° (57.2° on RS)
Peak wind gust 15 SW (1210)
Relative Humidity ranged from a max of 84% (0759) to a low of 33% (1748)
Dew point temperatures ranged from 35° to 23°
Barometric pressure values ranged from 30.27" (0845) to 30.01" (2356) (Still under study, getting a lot of feedback I have not had time to analyze fully as yet.)

At midnight obs - Cloudy, temperature 56.3°, Winds 7 SSW , Pressure at 30.01" and falling, relative humidity 38%, dew point of 31°.

Current observations at 0335 EDT - Cloudy, temperature 54.7° (RS - 55.9° - difference today a bit higher than it has been compared to the last few days), winds 2 SW, pressure at 30.00" and falling, relative humidity 42%, dew point 32°.

Radar is showing relatively small areas of snow falling in parts of northern NY state and Maine at this time. Not sure how much is reaching the ground right now. dying remnant snow over upstate NY and northern New England, plus snow of unknown intensity over northern parts of MI and WI at this time.

Sunrise: 0707 (EDT) Sunset 1923 (EDT) Moonphase: Full Moon

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

 

[Kevin Shaw]

Gaithersburg Maryland VP2 backyard weather station report for Wednesday, March 23, 2016

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Wednesday was mostly sunny and warmer. There was a high cloud overcast at times in the afternoon, but that didn't keep temps to soar into the mid 70s after a mild start in the early AM with lows only in the low 50s. Cherry blossoms are out in the downtown Tidal Basin, and many were out walking around admiring them into the early evening, helped by Daylight Savings Time sunsets now at almost 7:30 PM. We have a red flag warning for a fire weather watch during most of Thursday with sunny skies and dry conditions, temps once again topping out in the mid 70s. Lows will also remain mild, with lows in the upper 40s on Wednesday night and upper 50s on Thursday night. A 90 POP for showers Thursday night as a cold front passes through, with a continued 90 POP for showers Friday morning, and a chance of showers in the afternoon as well, but less of a chance. It should still be warm on Friday, with highs in the low 70s as the cooler air takes a while to work its way into the area, especially with the clouds and showers hanging around. Friday night we should clear out and cool off, with lows in the upper 30s. Over the weekend continued relatively cool, but still pleasant and mostly sunny both days, with highs in the upper 50s on Saturday and mid 60s for Easter Sunday. Lows Saturday night around 40°. Sunday night becoming cloudy with showers possible (50 POP) lows in the upper 40s, then on Monday temps in the lower 60s for highs with a 60 POP for more showers then lower 40s for lows on Monday night. Clear and cool with temps in the 50s and 40s on Tuesday and Wednesday of next week as it looks now.

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

Wednesday precipitation: 0
March total precipitation: 1.34"
2016 YTD precipitation: 10.43"
Snow/ice on ground at observation tonight: 0
Snowfall today: 0
March total snowfall: 1.6"
2016 YTD snowfall: 37.9"
2015-16 seasonal snowfall total: 37.9"

Other data for Wednesday is as follows:
High temp 75.0° (1559)
Low temp 50.9° (0749)
Obs temp 51.2° (51.3° on RS)
Peak wind gust 13 WSW (1358)
Relative Humidity ranged from a max of 64% (2349) to a low of 25% (1516)
Dew point temperatures ranged from 42° to 31°
Barometric pressure values ranged from 30.07" (1111) to 29.96" (1653)

At midnight obs - Clear, temperature 51.2°, Winds Calm , Pressure at 30.01" and rising, relative humidity 63%, dew point of 39°.

Current observations at 0350 EDT - Clear, temperature 48.8° (RS - 48.7° - difference today lower than yesterday), winds Calm, pressure at 30.01" and steady, relative humidity 63%, dew point 36°.

Radar is showing small areas of snow falling in parts of northern NY state and northern New England, along with a wide swath of snow over much of Wisconsin and northern Michigan at this time.

Sunrise: 0705 (EDT) Sunset 1924 (EDT) Moonphase: Full Moon

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

 

[Kevin Shaw]

• Gaithersburg Maryland VP2 backyard weather station report for Thursday, March 24, 2016
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Thursday was mostly sunny and still quite warm. This evening clouds came in from the cold front out to our west in the mountains with accompanying showers that are moving more NE along the front so they are taking a while to get here. They should get here later in the morning, probably around sunrise or shortly thereafter. Winds have kept up this evening from a southerly component direction, keeping the temps warm - in the 60s even at 4 AM Friday. The high temp on Thursday got into the upper 70s, after a morning low in the mid 40s. Overnight we will stay in the low-mid 60s till sunrise. A 60 POP for numerous showers Friday morning, and a chance of more scattered showers in the afternoon as well, but less of a chance. It should still be warm on Friday, with highs in the low-mid 70s as the cooler air takes a while to work its way into the area, especially with the clouds and showers hanging around. Friday night we should clear out and cool off, with lows in the upper 30s. Over the weekend continued relatively cool, but still pleasant and mostly sunny both days, with highs in the upper 50s on Saturday and mid 60s for Easter Sunday. Lows Saturday night around 40°. Sunday night becoming cloudy with showers possible (50 POP) lows in the low 50s, then on Monday temps in the mid 60s for highs with a 70 POP for more showers then lower 40s for lows on Monday night. Clear and cool with high temps in the upper 50s and low 60s, lows in the 40s on Tuesday and Wednesday of next week as it looks now.

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

Thursday precipitation: 0
March total precipitation: 1.34"
2016 YTD precipitation: 10.43"
Snow/ice on ground at observation tonight: 0
Snowfall today: 0
March total snowfall: 1.6"
2016 YTD snowfall: 37.9"
2015-16 seasonal snowfall total: 37.9"

Other data for Thursday is as follows:
High temp 77.6° (1526)
Low temp 43.8° (0724)
Obs temp 69.0° (68.9° on RS)
Peak wind gust 16 ESE (2047)
Relative Humidity ranged from a max of 81% (0840) to a low of 29% (1358)
Dew point temperatures ranged from 50° to 36°
Barometric pressure values ranged from 30.05" (0829) to 29.76" (2340)

At midnight obs - Cloudy, temperature 69.0°, Winds 8 W , Pressure at 29.76" and falling, relative humidity 51%, dew point of 50°.

Current observations at 0428 EDT - Cloudy, temperature 65.7° (RS - 65.7°), winds 5 SW, pressure at 29.69" and falling, relative humidity 73%, dew point 57°.

Radar is showing showers out to our W and NW over much of PA, WV, and western MD and VA at this time, showers moving ENE but with the whole line gradually moving E.

Sunrise: 0704 (EDT) Sunset 1925 (EDT) Moonphase: Full Moon

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

 

[Kevin Shaw]

Gaithersburg Maryland VP2 backyard weather station report for Good Friday, March 25, 2016

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Friday was cloudy and mild in the AM, with a brief moderate shower with the FROPA around 0930 then clearing and gradually cooler and drier conditions the rest of the day. It was still pretty mild through most of the evening with the cooler air mostly working in during the evening hours. Temps dropped off into the upper 40s by midnight, and now at 4 AM are in the low 40s. We probably will reach the upper 30s by sunrise on Saturday. The waning gibbous moon, still well over 1/2 illuminated, is shining brightly now through the clear starry skies. Over the weekend continued relatively cool, but still pleasant and sunny on Saturday with highs in the upper 50s. Partly cloudy Saturday night and cool, with lows around 40, then cloudy on Easter Sunday morning but clearing off some in the PM, with highs in the low 60s. Sunday night becoming cloudy with showers possible (60 POP), mainly after midnight, with lows in the upper 40s, then on Monday temps in the lower 60s for highs with a 60 POP for more showers then around 40° for lows on Monday night. Sunny and cool with high temps in the upper 50s and low 60s on Tuesday and Wednesday, lows in the upper 30s on Tuesday and upper 40s Wednesday night with clouds coming in. Thursday and Friday look cloudy and showery (50-60 POP) right now 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&...)
My data can also be found at: http://www.weatherlink.com/user/walrusman

Friday precipitation: 0.10" (both LR and VP2)
March total precipitation: 1.44"
2016 YTD precipitation: 10.53"
Snow/ice on ground at observation tonight: 0
Snowfall today: 0
March total snowfall: 1.6"
2016 YTD snowfall: 37.9"
2015-16 seasonal snowfall total: 37.9"

Other data for Friday is as follows:
High temp 70.1° (1521)
Low temp 47.7° (2359)
Obs temp 47.7° (47.5° on RS)
Peak wind gust 23 WSW (1643)
Relative Humidity ranged from a max of 93% (1034) to a low of 43% (1526)
Dew point temperatures ranged from 61° to 36°
Barometric pressure values ranged from 30.12" (2357) to 29.69" (0427)

At midnight obs - Clear, moonlit skies, temperature 47.7°, Winds 3 NW , Pressure at 30.12" and rising, relative humidity 63%, dew point of 36°.

Current observations at 0418 EDT - Clear, moonlit skies, temperature 40.7° (RS - 40.3°), winds Calm, pressure at 30.21" and rising, relative humidity 72%, dew point 32°.

Radar is showing a few remnant scattered light dying showers well to our SE over SE VA and offshore waters on VA and NC, heading south and away from our area.

Sunrise: 0702 (EDT) Sunset 1926 (EDT) Moonphase: Waning Gibbous

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

 

 

 

[Kevin Shaw]

Gaithersburg Maryland VP2 backyard weather station report for Saturday, March 26, 2016

 

• Saturday was clear and cold in the early AM, with lows in the mid 30s,then warmed up into the low 60s by the mid-afternoon. Clouds came in during the evening, and put somewhat of a lid on the temps dropping any more than the upper 40s early on this Sunday morning at 4 AM. It will be cloudy at sunrise, putting a damper on Easter Sunrise Services. then cloudy on Easter Sunday with a 50 POP for afternoon rain with highs in the mid 50s. Sunday night cloudy with showers possible (70 POP), mainly after midnight, with lows in the upper 40s, then on Monday temps in the mid 60s for highs with an 80 POP for more showers in the morning then turning sunny in the afternoon then clear in the low 40s for lows on Monday night. Sunny and cool with high temps in the upper 50s and low 60s on Tuesday and Wednesday, lows in the upper 30s on Tuesday and around 50° Wednesday night with clouds coming in. Thursday and Friday look cloudy and showery (50-70 POP) right now with high temps in the 60s and lows in the 50s on Thursday and mid 40s on Friday night under clearing skies.

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

Saturday precipitation: 0
March total precipitation: 1.44"
2016 YTD precipitation: 10.53"
Snow/ice on ground at observation tonight: 0
Snowfall today: 0
March total snowfall: 1.6"
2016 YTD snowfall: 37.9"
2015-16 seasonal snowfall total: 37.9"

Other data for Saturday is as follows:
High temp 62.2° (1648)
Low temp 36.6° (0731)
Obs temp 50.9° (50.8° on RS)
Peak wind gust 11 NNW (0828)
Relative Humidity ranged from a max of 78% (0738) to a low of 40% (1557)
Dew point temperatures ranged from 41° to 30°
Barometric pressure values ranged from 30.36" (1046) to 30.12" (0001)

At midnight obs - Cloudy, temperature 50.9°, Winds 4 E , Pressure at 30.35" and rising, relative humidity 69%, dew point of 41°.

Current observations at 0405 EDT - Cloudy, temperature 48.1° (RS - 48.0°), winds Calm, pressure at 30.32" and falling, relative humidity 78%, dew point 42°.

Radar is showing an area of light to moderate showers in parts of NE NC and SE VA right now,slowly moving northward. Looks like perhaps a few imbedded thundershowers may be in the mix. Also there is snow and mixed precipitation through much of the upper peninsula of Michigan on the radar right now.

Sunrise: 0700 (EDT) Sunset 1927 (EDT) Moonphase: Waning Gibbous

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

 

[Kevin Shaw]

Gaithersburg Maryland VP2 backyard weather station report for Easter Sunday, March 27, 2016

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Sunday was cloudy and mild, so as I understand it, no sun for the Easter Sunrise services early this Easter Morning, with lows in the mid 40s in the early AM, warming a bit into the mid 50s by the mid-afternoon. Clouds kept the temperature variation down, but the rain held off till after observation tonight. It has been raining the past few hours, lightly as rain rates have been low so far. Temperatures have only dropped into the mid 40s as of 3 AM. Rain should persist overnight and probably get a bit heavier towards sunrise, with temperatures staying in the mid 40s, The showers should persist into the daylight hours of Monday morning (90 POP), then clearing out and sunny in the afternoon, with high temperatures rising into the mid 60s. Clear in the low 40s for lows on Monday night. Sunny and cool with high temps in the upper 50s and low 60s on Tuesday and Wednesday, lows in the upper 30s on Tuesday and around 50° Wednesday night with clouds coming in. Thursday and Friday look cloudy and showery/possibly thunderstorms (70 POP) right now with high temps around 70° and lows in the upper 50s on Thursday night and low 40s on Friday night under clearing skies. Sunny and cooler over the weekend as it looks now at first glance.

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

Sunday precipitation: 0
March total precipitation: 1.44"
2016 YTD precipitation: 10.53"
Snow/ice on ground at observation tonight: 0
Snowfall today: 0
March total snowfall: 1.6"
2016 YTD snowfall: 37.9"
2015-16 seasonal snowfall total: 37.9"

Other data for Sunday is as follows:
High temp 56.6° (1458)
Low temp 45.4° (0712)
Obs temp 48.7° (49.3° on RS)
Peak wind gust 11 ENE (1419)
Relative Humidity ranged from a max of 94% (2339) to a low of 69% (0000)
Dew point temperatures ranged from 49° to 40°
Barometric pressure values ranged from 30.36" (0801) to 30.04" (2355)

At midnight obs - Cloudy, temperature 48.7°, Winds 7 E , Pressure at 30.04" and falling, relative humidity 94%, dew point of 47°.

Current observations at 0322 EDT - Cloudy/light rain, temperature 47.4° (RS - 48.0°), winds Calm, pressure at 29.92" and falling, relative humidity 95%, dew point 46°. So far the VP2 gauge has recorded 0.14" since the rain started sometime after midnight.

Radar is showing an expanding area of light to moderate showers over much of the region, moving up from the S and SW, heading N and NE. They are not a solid mass, but pretty widespread. Also over much of Eastern OH heading now into western PA are showers and thunderstorms moving east. They don't look like they will be affecting our area; our rain will be coming up from the south.

Sunrise: 0659 (EDT) Sunset 1928 (EDT) Moonphase: Waning Gibbous

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

 

[Kevin Shaw]

Gaithersburg Maryland VP2 backyard weather station report for Monday, March 28, 2016

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Monday was cloudy and mild in the morning with early AM rain that quit around 9 AM, with lows in the mid 40s in the early AM, warming a bit into the mid 60s by the mid-afternoon under clearing skies and windy conditions. The wind has kept up through most of the evening with temps at 3:40 AM back down in the mid 40s. Clear with lows around 40° the rest of tonight. Sunny and cool, still breezy on Tuesday, with high temps in the mid 50s on Tuesday and upper 50s on Wednesday, lows in the lower 30s on Tuesday and upper 40s Wednesday night with clouds coming in. Thursday and Friday look cloudy and showery/possibly thunderstorms (70 POP) right now with high temps in the upper 60s around 70° and lows in the upper 50s on Thursday night and mid 40s on Friday night under partly cloudy, drying skies. Sunny and cooler over the weekend with highs in the 50s and lows in the low 30s Saturday night as it looks now.

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

Monday precipitation: 0.43" (LR) 0.36" (VP2) 0.43" MRR (Max rain rate) @ 0206
March total precipitation: 1.87"
2016 YTD precipitation: 10.96"
Snow/ice on ground at observation tonight: 0
Snowfall today: 0
March total snowfall: 1.6"
2016 YTD snowfall: 37.9"
2015-16 seasonal snowfall total: 37.9"

Other data for Monday is as follows:
High temp 65.0° (1428)
Low temp 47.3° (0337)
Obs temp 51.7° (53.0° on RS)
Peak wind gust 26 WSW (1434)
Relative Humidity ranged from a max of 97% (0853) to a low of 39% (1457)
Dew point temperatures ranged from 56° to 37°
Barometric pressure values ranged from 30.04" (0000) to 29.71" (1202)

At midnight obs - Clear, temperature 51.7°, Winds 6 N , Pressure at 29.97" and rising, relative humidity 61%, dew point of 39°.

Current observations at 0402 EDT - PCloudy, temperature 46.7° (RS - 48.0°), winds 3 W, pressure at 30.03" and rising, relative humidity 60%, dew point 33°.

Radar is showing snow of unknown intensity in parts of Maine and northern NY State at this time. Some mixed precipitation to the south as it appears. Can't tell how much is reaching the ground.

Sunrise: 0657 (EDT) Sunset 1929 (EDT) Moonphase: Waning Gibbous

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

 

 

 

[Kevin Shaw]

Gaithersburg Maryland VP2 backyard weather station report for Tuesday, March 29, 2016

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Tuesday was a bit cloudy and cooler, with winds blowing rather briskly at times. Temps rose from the mid 40s in the early AM to just about 60° by mid-afternoon, then fell off in the evening into the low 40s by midnight and mid 30s now at about 3 AM. Should be a bit frosty by morning with lows at sunrise around 30° as the winds have died down. Sunny with highs in the upper 50s on Wednesday, lows in the mid 40s Wednesday night with clouds coming in. Thursday and Friday look cloudy and showery/possibly thunderstorms (especially Friday) (50 POP on Thursday, 60 POP on Thursday night and a 70 POP on Friday) right now with high temps in the upper 60s and lows in the upper 50s on Thursday night and mid 40s on Friday night under partly cloudy, drying skies. Sunny and cooler over the weekend with highs around 60° on Saturday and low 50s on Sunday, with lows in the upper 30s Saturday night and mid 30s Sunday night under continued clear skies as it looks at the present time.

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

Tuesday precipitation: 0
March total precipitation: 1.87"
2016 YTD precipitation: 10.96"
Snow/ice on ground at observation tonight: 0
Snowfall today: 0
March total snowfall: 1.6"
2016 YTD snowfall: 37.9"
2015-16 seasonal snowfall total: 37.9"

Other data for Tuesday is as follows:
High temp 59.9° (1638)
Low temp 42.3° (2358) (AM min 44.1° @ 0745)
Obs temp 42.3° (42.5° on RS)
Peak wind gust 20 WNW (1406)
Relative Humidity ranged from a max of 66% (0746) to a low of 30% (1559)
Dew point temperatures ranged from 39° to 27°
Barometric pressure values ranged from 30.29" (2356) to 29.97" (0000)

At midnight obs - Clear, temperature 42.3°, Winds Calm , Pressure at 30.29" and rising, relative humidity 57%, dew point of 28°.

Current observations at 0329 EDT - Clear, temperature 35.2° (RS - 35.6°), winds Calm, pressure at 30.35" and rising, relative humidity 77%, dew point 29°.

Radar is showing light rain over parts of Wisconsin at this time and that is about it for the Eastern US north of Florida.

Sunrise: 0656 (EDT) Sunset 1930 (EDT) Moonphase: Last Quarter

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

 

[Kevin Shaw]

Gaithersburg Maryland VP2 backyard weather station report for Wednesday, March 30, 2016

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Wednesday was sunny and a bit milder in the afternoon up in the mid 60s after a frosty morning in the low 30s, below the freezing mark. Still a bit breezy at times, but quiet most of the day. This evening temperatures are not dropping like last night, and at 3:30 AM are only in the low 50s, with upper 40s by sunrise on Thursday. Cloudy and milder on Thursday, breezy, with highs in the 60s but rain holding off till Thursday evening/overnight, with mild lows in the upper 50s to low 60s and a 70 POP for showers, mostly after midnight, with a slight chance of thundershower. Cloudy and very mild on Friday, highs in the upper 70s with a continued 70 POP for showers and possible thundershowers and remaining breezy. Partly cloudy Friday night, still a 30 POP for a shower, mainly early, with lows in the upper 40s as things start to cool off. Partly Sunny and cooler on Saturday with highs in the low 60s, lows Saturday night in the upper 30s, then even cooler on Sunday with more sunny skies, highs only about 50°, lows in the mid 30s.

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

Wednesday precipitation: 0
March total precipitation: 1.87"
2016 YTD precipitation: 10.96"
Snow/ice on ground at observation tonight: 0
Snowfall today: 0
March total snowfall: 1.6"
2016 YTD snowfall: 37.9"
2015-16 seasonal snowfall total: 37.9"

Other data for Wednesday is as follows:
High temp 63.9° (1644)
Low temp 31.4° (0719)
Obs temp 52.1° (52.5° on RS)
Peak wind gust 14 SE (1456)
Relative Humidity ranged from a max of 82% (0634) to a low of 29% (1406)
Dew point temperatures ranged from 38° to 23°
Barometric pressure values ranged from 30.43" (0911) to 30.15" (2354)

At midnight obs - Cloudy, temperature 52.1°, Winds 1 ESE , Pressure at 30.16" and falling, relative humidity 58%, dew point of 38°.

Current observations at 0405 EDT - Cloudy, temperature 53.0° (RS - 53.6°), winds 3 SE, pressure at 30.06" and falling, relative humidity 71%, dew point 44°.

Radar is showing rain over parts of OH, most of MI, KY and TN at this time associated with our next frontal activity. Maine also has some rain falling in parts of the state, not associated with the frontal activity.

Sunrise: 0654 (EDT) Sunset 1931 (EDT) Moonphase: Last Quarter

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

 

[Kevin Shaw]

Gaithersburg Maryland VP2 backyard weather station report for Thursday, March 31 2016

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Thursday was mostly cloudy and warmer, with showers getting closer as the day progressed into this evening. Temperatures started out in the low 50 in the early AM, rising into the low 70s by mid-afternoon. This evening under thickening cloud cover and rising dew points, the temperatures have not dropped off very much, still in the mid 60s at 3:30 AM early this Friday morning, the first few hours of our new month of April, April Fool's Day. Temperatures should remain in the 60s overnight, with a 50 POP for showers. Showers are on the local radar, mostly all to my south, southeast and farther to the SW where the heavier activity is occurring. Cloudy and very mild on Friday, highs in the upper 70s with a 70 POP for showers and possible thundershowers and remaining breezy. Partly cloudy Friday night with a 40 POP for more showers and possible thundershowers, mainly early, with lows in the low 50s. Cloudy in the morning then partly sunny and cooler on Saturday with highs in the low 60s but still a 40 POP for more showers, lows Saturday night in the mid 30s with clouds and a 40 POP for more showers early then clearing, then even cooler on Sunday with more sunny skies, highs only in the upper 40s, lows in the mid 30s. A 40-50 POP for showers possible on Monday and Monday night ahead of yet another cold front with highs in the low 60s and lows in the mid 30s, then clearing on Tuesday and cooler once again, highs in the upper 40s, lows in the low 30s.

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

Thursday precipitation: 0
March total precipitation: 1.87"
2016 YTD precipitation: 10.96"
Snow/ice on ground at observation tonight: 0
Snowfall today: 0
March total snowfall: 1.6"
2016 YTD snowfall: 37.9"
2015-16 seasonal snowfall total: 37.9"

Other data for Thursday is as follows:
High temp 71.3° (1625)
Low temp 51.6° (0040)
Obs temp 67.6° (68.2° on RS)
Peak wind gust 18 SW (1237)
Relative Humidity ranged from a max of 78% (0715) to a low of 54% (1633)
Dew point temperatures ranged from 56° to 38°
Barometric pressure values ranged from 30.16" (0000) to 29.78" (2355)

At midnight obs - Cloudy, temperature 67.6°, Winds 4 SW , Pressure at 29.78" and falling, relative humidity 66%, dew point of 56°.

Current observations at 0402 EDT - Cloudy, temperature 66.8° (RS - 67.5°), winds 6 ESE, pressure at 29.69" and falling, relative humidity 84%, dew point 62°.

Radar is showing scattered light rain to my south and east over parts of the MD Eastern Shore and SE VA, and heavier rain over parts of SW VA, NE TN, western NC, and southern WV, heading this way. Other areas of rain may be found in parts of NY, PA, and OH. my.

Sunrise: 0652 (EDT) Sunset 1932 (EDT) Moonphase: Last Quarter

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

 

[Kevin Shaw]

Gaithersburg Maryland VP2 backyard weather station report for April Fools Day, Friday, April 1, 2016

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Friday was partly to mostly cloudy and much warmer, with the high temperature of 82.5° the warmest temperature of the year so far, and warmest since I had 85.6° back on September 19, 2015. Rounding this value up to 83° this ties the daily record for April 1, set back in 1986. Dew points climbed into the 60s, and the morning min temperature of 64.2° easily eclipsed the old daily high min temp record of 56° set back in 1998. I hope this is not foreshadowing a hot summer! But alas the next few days we will have a major cool down and actually get back below normal with our temperatures. Tonight the temperatures at 3 AM just dropped below 60° and should be in the 50s by sunrise on Saturday. There is a 60 POP for showers overnight and on Saturday, but right now the showers are elsewhere and don't seem to be headed our way anytime within the next few hours. I had a brief shower in the late afternoon on Friday, with thunderstorms also in the area, but I didn't hear any thunder. High temps on Saturday will be cooler, in the low 60s, with clouds in the morning and more widespread showers giving way to partly cloudy skies and more scattered, light showers in the afternoon. The lows on Saturday night will be in the mid 30s with partly cloudy skies and a 50 POP for more showers, particularly after midnight with possibly a few snow flakes mixed in under increasingly more unstable cold flow from the NW. We have a high wind watch for our area till Sunday morning. Even cooler on Sunday with more sunny skies, highs only in the upper 40s with winds gusting as high as 45 MPH. Sunday night we will have lows in the mid 30s. A 60 POP for showers possible on Monday and Monday night ahead of yet another cold front with highs in the upper 60s and lows in the upper 30s, then clearing on Tuesday and cooler once again, highs in the mid 40s, lows in the upper 20s with widespead freezing temperatures in the region.

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

Friday precipitation: 0.02" (LR) 0.00" (VP2 - might have gotten clogged again with tree pollen and blossom remnants- I will check tmw)
March total precipitation: 1.87"
April total precipitation: 0.02"
2016 YTD precipitation: 10.98"
Snow/ice on ground at observation tonight: 0
Snowfall today: 0
March total snowfall: 1.6"
2016 YTD snowfall: 37.9"
2015-16 seasonal snowfall total: 37.9"

Other data for Friday is as follows:
High temp 82.5° (1606)
Low temp 64.2° (0940)
Obs temp 64.4° (65.6° on RS)
Peak wind gust 22 WSW (1612)
Relative Humidity ranged from a max of 91% (0929) to a low of 39% (1718)
Dew point temperatures ranged from 63° to 46°
Barometric pressure values ranged from 29.79" (0002) to 29.53" (1546)

At midnight obs - Cloudy, temperature 64.4°, Winds 5 N , Pressure at 29.68" and rising, relative humidity 53%, dew point of 47°.

Current observations at 0342 EDT - Cloudy, temperature 58.7° (RS - 59.7°), winds 8 WNW, pressure at 29.67" and rising, relative humidity 52%, dew point 41°.

Radar is showing scattered light rain to my south and east over parts of the MD Eastern Shore and SE VA, and another heavier patch over parts of SW VA, heading this way. There are patches of snow over parts of Wisconsin also.

Sunrise: 0651 (EDT) Sunset 1933 (EDT) Moonphase: Last Quarter

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

 

[Kevin Shaw]

Gaithersburg Maryland VP2 backyard weather station report for Saturday, April 2, 2016

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Saturday was partly to mostly cloudy at times and gradually cooler, with early AM light showers and late evening light showers, with increasing winds this evening. Temps rose to the mid 60s by mid-afternoon, then dropped down in the evening into the low 40s by midnight obs. We are under a high wind warning overnight, with a freeze warning also. Snow has been falling in the mountains to the west, and look like we might get a flake overnight, but I would have to be quite lucky to see any fall here. We also have a lot of tree blossoms starting to come down, especially with our high winds, and it can fool you at first thinking it is snow. The lows by sunrise Sunday morning should be in the low to mid 30s. The wind is really howling! Cooler on Sunday with more sunny skies, highs only in the upper 40s with winds gusting as high as 50 MPH. Sunday night we will have lows in the upper 30s, with clouds coming in late. A 70 POP for showers possible on Monday and Monday night ahead of yet another cold front with highs in the mid 60s and lows in the upper 20s, then clearing on Tuesday and cooler once again, highs in the mid 40s, lows around 30°. Milder with more showers on Wednesday and Thursday, then clearing and cooling off once again on Friday. Roller coaster ups and downs, typical for early spring around here!

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

Saturday precipitation: 0.13" (LR) 0.11" (VP2) Max Rain Rate (MRR) 0.09" @ 0723
March total precipitation: 1.87"
April total precipitation: 0.15"
2016 YTD precipitation: 11.11"
Snow/ice on ground at observation tonight: 0
Snowfall today: 0
March total snowfall: 1.6"
2016 YTD snowfall: 37.9"
2015-16 seasonal snowfall total: 37.9"

Other data for Saturday is as follows:
High temp 64.7° (1727)
Low temp 42.7° (2310)
Obs temp 43.3° (43.1° on RS)
Peak wind gust 26 WSW (2214)
Relative Humidity ranged from a max of 92% (0835) to a low of 29% (1736)
Dew point temperatures ranged from 47° to 27°
Barometric pressure values ranged from 29.70" (0720) to 29.40" (2053)

At midnight obs - PCloudy, temperature 43.3°, Winds 15 SW , Pressure at 29.57" and rising, relative humidity 54%, dew point of 28°.

Current observations at 0331 EDT - Scattered clouds, temperature 36.2° (RS - 36.1°), winds 12 SW, pressure at 29.70" and rising, relative humidity 80%, dew point 31°. Note PWG since midnight so far has been 32 MPH from the W @ 0130.

Radar is showing scattered light snow showers streaming down from the NW of western PA and western MD/WV towards our area. Haven't seen any yet however.

Sunrise: 0649 (EDT) Sunset 1934 (EDT) Moonphase: Waning Crescent

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