What's the Weather Where You are?

[Kevin Shaw]

Gaithersburg Maryland VP2 weather station report for Sunday, October 30, 2016

Sunday was partly sunny/clear early and mild, then in the afternoon clouds took over eventually along with the heat, as high temps reached just over the 80° mark. Late in the afternoon and early evening a brief shower came through, along with a dramatic increase in the winds around 1730-1800 with a PWG of 23 MPH at 1747, third highest gust all month. Clearing later in the evening, and a slow decline in the temperature. Early on Monday morning at 3:45 AM my temperature is in the mid 50s with dew point temps in the mid 40s under clear skies.  Minimum temperatures should only drop a bit more at most into the low 50s by sunrise under clear skies.  Mostly sunny on Monday with cooler high temperatures in the upper 50s with lows in the low 40s, then partly to mostly cloudy on Tuesday with highs in the low 60s, lows in the upper 40s. Wednesday and Thursday we should be back up in the low-mid 70s under partly to mostly sunny skies, lows mostly in the 50s, with a 40 POP for showers on Thursday. Mostly sunny with temps falling back down in the low 60s on Friday and Saturday with lows in the low-mid 40s as we pass Halloween and enter November this coming week, with temperatures riding a bit of the roller coaster ups and downs typical of the fall season we are currently in.
 
The weather underground link to my station data is:
http://www.wunderground.com/personal-weather-station/dashboard?ID=KMDGAITH11ar
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

Sunday precipitation:  0.02" (LR) 0.01" (VP2)
October total precipitation: 0.78"
2016 YTD precipitation: 34.90"

Other data for Sunday as follows:
High temp 80.4° (1532) (daily record high temperature - old record 78° set back in 1996)
Low temp  53.7° (0744)
Obs temp  61.0°
Peak wind gust 10 WSW (1411) 
Relative Humidity ranged from a max of 95% (0917) to a low of 50% (1617)
Dew point temperatures ranged from 57° to 36°
Barometric pressure values ranged from 30.29"(0000) to 30.02" (1734)

At midnight obs - PCloudy, temperature 60.8°, Winds 6 SW,  Pressure at 30.05" and rising, relative humidity 76%, dew point of 53°.

Current observations at 0405 EDT - Clear, temperature 52.8°, winds 1 NNE,  barometric pressure at 30.12" and rising, relative humidity 74%, dew point 45°.    

Radar is showing a clear picture throughout the Eastern US north of Florida for measurable rainfall.  There are a few possible trace echoes out there, whether or not they are reaching the ground is a matter of conjecture at this point. Nothing consequential that is for sure.

Sunrise: 0736 (EDT) Sunset 1810 (EDT)  Moonphase: New Moon

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

[Kevin Shaw]

Gaithersburg Maryland VP2 backyard weather station report for Halloween Monday,October 31, 2016

Halloween Monday was mostly sunny and much cooler than yesterday, finishing out the month of October with more seasonable conditions as temperatures fell most of the day. I want to point out, courtesy of an email from John W, that my peak wind gust listed in my statistics for yesterday was in error. In my text part I had it correct. The peak wind gust yesterday should have read "Peak wind gust 23 WSW (1747)" Thanks John! That was indeed the 3rd highest PWG of the month, so definitely notable to make clear mention of. Early on Tuesday morning at 3:30 AM my temperature is just under the 40° mark with dew point temps in the upper mid 30s under clear skies. Minimum temperatures should only drop a bit more at most into the upper 30s by sunrise under clear skies. Partly cloudy on Tuesday with highs around 60°, lows in the upper 40s with cloudy to partly cloudy skies. Wednesday and Thursday we should be back up in the mid 70s under partly to mostly sunny skies, lows in the mid 50s Wednesday and mid 40s on Thursday, with a 50 POP for showers on Thursday. Mostly sunny with temps falling back down in the upper 50s to around 60° on Friday and Saturday with lows in the low-mid 40s as we enter November this coming week, with temperatures continuing to ride a bit of a roller coaster up and down typical of the fall season we are currently in.

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
October total precipitation: 0.78"
2016 YTD precipitation: 34.91"(I made a 0.01" vs T recording error on email back on Feb 10, just fixing up my YTD total now here on email/msg - my official spreadsheet records have it recorded all correctly through all the months of this year)

Other data for Monday as follows:
High temp 61.0° (0000) (PM Max temp 56.6° @ 1635)
Low temp 42.7° (2356) (AM Min temp 48.2° @ 0815)
Obs temp 42.7°
Peak wind gust 12 NNW (0707) 
Relative Humidity ranged from a max of 84% (2252) to a low of 47% (1522)
Dew point temperatures ranged from 54° to 36°
Barometric pressure values ranged from 30.32"(2352) to 30.05" (0002)

At midnight obs - Clear, temperature 42.7°, Winds Calm, Pressure at 30.31" and rising, relative humidity 85%, dew point of 38°.

Current observations at 0401 EDT - Clear, temperature 40.0°, winds Calm, barometric pressure at 30.35" and rising, relative humidity 90%, dew point 37°.

Radar is showing rain falling through much of Michigan at this time, heading E into Ontario and eventually New York and New England. It should not affect my area.

Sunrise: 0737 (EDT) Sunset 1808 (EDT) Moonphase: New Moon

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

 

[Kevin Shaw]

Gaithersburg Maryland VP2 backyard weather station report for Tuesday, November 1, 2016

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Tuesday started November out on a cloudy, temperate note as cold temps in the very early AM moderated towards morning as clouds came in and stayed with us all day, keeping temps in the 50s all day with clouds persisting for the most part but with a bit of sun at times in the afternoon. I have been working on my October data statistics most of Tuesday. Early on Wednesday morning at 3:45 AM my temperature is just over the 50° mark with dew point temps just below the 50° mark under cloudy skies. Minimum temperatures should only drop a bit more at most into the upper 40s by sunrise under cloudy skies. Wednesday should bring the sun back along with warmer temps, with maximums well up into the upper 70s under mostly sunny skies, lows in the upper 50s. On Thursday, temps will be well up in the 70s once again, with partly to mostly cloudy skies and with a 60 POP for showers in the afternoon and evening. Cooling off on Thursday evening and becoming partly cloudy with lows falling into the mid 40s. Mostly sunny with temps falling back down in the mid 50s on Friday, lows in the upper 30s, with low 60s for highs and low-mid 40s for lows on Saturday and Sunday under continued 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

Tuesday precipitation: 0
October total precipitation: 0.78"
November total precipitation: 0.00"
2016 YTD precipitation: 34.91"

Other data for Tuesday as follows:
High temp 58.9° (1554)
Low temp 39.6° (0328)
Obs temp 53.7°
Peak wind gust 9 E (1441)
Relative Humidity ranged from a max of 90% (0334) to a low of 72% (1243)
Dew point temperatures ranged from 50° to 37°
Barometric pressure values ranged from 30.38" (0943) to 30.31" (0001)

At midnight obs - Cloudy, temperature 53.7°, Winds Calm, Pressure at 30.33" and steady, relative humidity 86%, dew point of 50°.

Current observations at 0419 EDT - Cloudy, temperature 52.0°, winds Calm, barometric pressure at 30.31" and steady, relative humidity 92%, dew point 50°.

Radar is showing some rain falling over parts of Maine heading east into New Brunswick, along with some light rain in parts of the Midwest in Wisconsin and Iowa at this time.

Sunrise: 0738 (EDT) Sunset 1807 (EDT) Moonphase: Waxing Crescent

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

[Kevin Shaw]

Gaithersburg Maryland VP2 backyard weather station report for Wednesday, November 2, 2016

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Wednesday warmed up once again under mostly sunny skies, with the early AM low around 50° and the afternoon high temperatures in the mid 70s. I continue to work on my October data statistics, as the month was a remarkably dry and warm one, only my second such month in my 38 year period of record (POR) with that combination. It was the second driest and third warmest in my POR. Anyway, as usual I am digressing a bit here with more details on the month of October coming in the next several days. Early on Thursday morning at 3:30 AM my temperature is in the mid 50s with dew point temps also in the mid 50s under partly cloudy skies with patchy dense fog around the area. Minimum temperatures should hold in the mid 50s till sunrise under continued partly cloudy skies with possible fog. On Thursday, temps will be well up in the 70s once again, with partly to mostly cloudy skies and with a 50 POP for showers and even possibly a thundershower in the afternoon and a 40 POP in the evening with lows dropping into the upper 40s under partly cloudy skies later on after the showers move off. Mostly sunny with high temps falling into the upper 50s on Friday, lows in the upper 30s, with low 60s for highs and low-mid 40s for lows on Saturday and upper 30s on Sunday under continued sunny/clear skies and breezy conditions at times, winds gusting to 30 MPH at times in more exposed locations (my backyard is not one of those exposed locations).

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
October total precipitation: 0.78"
November total precipitation: 0.00"
2016 YTD precipitation: 34.91"

Other data for Wednesday as follows:
High temp 74.1° (1646)
Low temp 50.6° (0806)
Obs temp 58.6°
Peak wind gust 5 SW (1516)
Relative Humidity ranged from a max of 95% (0902) to a low of 63% (1554)
Dew point temperatures ranged from 62° to 49°
Barometric pressure values ranged from 30.33" (0016) to 30.17" (2345)

At midnight obs - PCloudy, temperature 58.6°, Winds Calm, Pressure at 30.18" and falling, relative humidity 91%, dew point of 56°.

Current observations at 0358 EDT - PCloudy, temperature 55.5°, winds Calm, barometric pressure at 30.14" and falling, relative humidity 94%, dew point 54°.

Radar is showing rainfall over much of the Midwest and Northeast, diffusely showing a cold front moving slowly this way. Of particular note is the rain over much of northern Ohio and southern Ontario, highlighted by the rain delay during the World Series game earlier this evening in Cleveland OH. Other areas include parts of upstate New York and northern New England,plus NW PA, Western NY, SE Michigan and central Illinois.

Sunrise: 0739 (EDT) Sunset 1806 (EDT) Moonphase: Waxing Crescent

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

[Kevin Shaw]

Gaithersburg Maryland VP2 backyard weather station report for Thursday, November 3, 2016

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Thursday continued warm through part of the day, but was cloudy so not quite as warm as Wednesday with the early AM low in the mid 50s and the early afternoon high temperatures in the mid 70s. A line of showers came through in the early afternoon, but I barely squeezed out a measurable amount of 0.01" sometime in the afternoon. Clouds have remained and temperatures have not dropped much as early on Friday morning at 4:00 AM my temperature is still in the mid 50s with dew point temps around the 50° mark. Minimum temperatures may drop a bit to around 50° by sunrise under continued cloudy/slowly clearing skies. Mostly sunny with high temps in the lower 60s on Friday through Sunday, lows in the upper 30s Friday night with patchy frost possible, then low 40s for lows on Saturday and Sunday night.

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: 0.01" (LR) 0.00" (VP2)
October total precipitation: 0.78"
November total precipitation: 0.01"
2016 YTD precipitation: 34.92"

Other data for Thursday as follows:
High temp 74.4° (1253)
Low temp 55.0° (0446)
Obs temp 62.2°
Peak wind gust 11 WSW (1614)
Relative Humidity ranged from a max of 97% (0932) to a low of 65% (1238)
Dew point temperatures ranged from 64° to 53°
Barometric pressure values ranged from 30.18" (0000) to 29.98" (1612)

At midnight obs - Cloudy, temperature 62.2°, Winds Calm, Pressure at 30.05" and rising, relative humidity 76%, dew point of 55°.

Current observations at 0404 EDT - Cloudy, temperature 55.1°, winds Calm, barometric pressure at 30.11" and rising, relative humidity 81%, dew point 49°.

Radar is showing our frontal rain showers from earlier on Thursday afternoon have moved south and east and are now over SE VA and NE NC and in the associated offshore Atlantic Ocean waters at this time.

Sunrise: 0740 (EDT) Sunset 1805 (EDT) Moonphase: Waxing Crescent

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

[Kevin Shaw]

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

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Friday cooled off nicely under mostly sunny skies. Early AM low temperatures in the upper 40s only warmed into the very low 60s in the early afternoon as the max and min for the entire day occurred at the very beginning and very end of the day. Clear skies have remained and temperatures have dropped early on Saturday morning at 3:45 AM just below 40° with dew point temps into the mid 30s. Minimum temperatures should continue to drop a bit more - through the upper 30s with patchy frost possible by sunrise. Mostly sunny with high temps in the upper 50s to lower 60s on Friday through Monday, lows in the upper 30s Friday, Sunday, and Monday nights with patchy frost possible, low 40s for Sunday night.

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
November total precipitation: 0.01"
2016 YTD precipitation: 34.92"

Other data for Friday as follows:
High temp 62.2° (0000) PM Max 60.7° @ 1530
Low temp 42.1° (2357) AM Min 48.4° @ 0820
Obs temp 42.1°
Peak wind gust 14 NNW (1528)
Relative Humidity ranged from a max of 84% (0849) to a low of 43% (1620)
Dew point temperatures ranged from 55° to 36°
Barometric pressure values ranged from 30.32" (2316) to 30.05" (0002)

At midnight obs - Clear, temperature 42.1°, Winds Calm, Pressure at 30.32" and steady, relative humidity 81%, dew point of 37°.

Current observations at 0355 EDT - Clear, temperature 39.8°, winds Calm, barometric pressure at 30.34" and steady, relative humidity 86%, dew point 36°.

Radar is showing some light snow showers falling in northern New England and upstate New York at this time, moving SE .

Sunrise: 0741 (EDT) Sunset 1804 (EDT) Moonphase: Waxing Crescent

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

[Kevin Shaw]

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

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Saturday stayed cool, particularly in the early AM with mins in the mid 30s with possible frost (I wasn't awake to see if there was any) but with a recovery into the lower mid 60s for high temperatures under bright sunny skies. Clear skies have remained and temperatures have dropped early on Sunday morning at 3:45 AM EST into the upper low 40s with dew point temps around the 40° mark. Saturday times are in Daylight time, references to time starting with Sunday will be in Standard time. I will mark those readings below if they are in Standard Time. Minimum temperatures should continue to drop a bit more - to about the 40° mark. with patchy frost only slimly possible in favorable locations by sunrise. Mostly sunny with high temps in the low-mid 60s on Sunday through much of the upcoming week, with lows in the upper 30s Sunday and Monday nights with patchy frost possible, low 40s thereafter. It should remain dry all of the upcoming 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

Saturday precipitation: 0
November total precipitation: 0.01"
2016 YTD precipitation: 34.92"

Other data for Saturday as follows:
High temp 63.7° (1547)
Low temp 37.3° (0804) 
Obs temp 44.9°
Peak wind gust 12 SW (1312)
Relative Humidity ranged from a max of 94% (0915) to a low of 43% (1603)
Dew point temperatures ranged from 44° to 35°
Barometric pressure values ranged from 30.39" (0930) to 30.27" (1534)

At midnight obs - Clear, temperature 44.9°, Winds Calm, Pressure at 30.30" and rising, relative humidity 83%, dew point of 40°.

Current observations at 0406 EST - Clear, temperature 43.9°, winds Calm, barometric pressure at 30.28" and falling, relative humidity 86%, dew point 40°.

Radar is showing some light snow showers falling in northern New England with some light rain showers falling in MA and RI in the more southerly parts of New England at this time.

Sunrise: 0643 (EDT) Sunset 1803 (EDT) Moonphase: First Quarter

Kevin the walrus of Gaithersburg signing off early on Sunday morning. - Don't forget to set your clocks back an hour.

[Kevin Shaw]

Gaithersburg Maryland VP2 backyard weather station report for Sunday, November 6, 2016
 
Sunday stayed sunny with seasonable (low 40s for lows, mid 60s for highs) temperatures (no frost - temps rose late last night and kept us from getting frosty or even getting into the 30s). Clear skies have remained and temperatures have dropped early on Monday morning around 3:45 AM EST into the upper 30s with dew point temps down to 32°. Remember from now on, all times in my reports refer to Eastern Standard Time. A frost advisory has been posted for just now through 9 AM as temperatures should continue to drop into the mid 30s with widespread frost by sunrise. Mostly to partly sunny with high temps in the upper 50s-mid 60s on Monday through much of the upcoming week, with lows in the upper 30s or lower 40s except upper 40s on Tuesday night with cloudy but dry skies. Next weekend it looks like a bit cooler temps, with highs in the low 50s and lows in the mid 30s. It should remain dry all of the upcoming week through the Veteran's Day weekend.
The weather underground link to my station data is:
http://www.wunderground.com/personal-weather-station/dashboard?ID=KMDGAITH11ar
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
November total precipitation: 0.01"
2016 YTD precipitation: 34.92"
Other data for Sunday as follows:
High temp 65.3° (1439)
Low temp 42.6° (0151) 
Obs temp 45.1°
Peak wind gust 16 NNW (1232)
Relative Humidity ranged from a max of 88% (0710) to a low of 32% (1440)
Dew point temperatures ranged from 46° to 34°
Barometric pressure values ranged from 30.44" (2355) to 30.27" (0355)
At midnight obs - Clear, temperature 45.1°, Winds Calm, Pressure at 30.44" and rising, relative humidity 67%, dew point of 35°.
Current observations at 0403 EST - Clear, temperature 39.8°, winds Calm, barometric pressure at 30.48" and rising, relative humidity 72%, dew point 31°.
Radar is clear throughout the Eastern U.S. north of Florida at this time.
Sunrise: 0644 (EST) Sunset 1702 (EST) Moonphase: First Quarter
Kevin the walrus of Gaithersburg signing off early on Monday morning.

[Kevin Shaw]

Gaithersburg Maryland VP2 backyard weather station report for Monday, November 7, 2016

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Monday was mostly sunny with cooler temperatures than Sunday, with the early AM low in the mid 30s and the afternoon PM high temp in the lower mid-50s. Clear skies have remained and temperatures have dropped early on Tuesday morning around 3:30 AM EST into the mi 30s with dew point temps down to 31°. A frost advisory has been posted for just now through 8 AM as temperatures should continue to drop into the low 30s with widespread frost by sunrise, with very possibly my first 32° reading of the season occurring. Mostly sunny with high temps in the upper 60s on Tuesday, with lows in the upper 40s on Tuesday night with cloudy and a 50 POP for showers after midnight. Wednesday looks to be mostly cloudy, highs in the upper 50s, a 70 POP for rain, mostly in the morning. Clearing in the evening, lows in the low 40s. Sunny on Thursday and Veteran's Day Friday with highs in the upper 50s to low 60s, lows in the upper 30s to low 40s. On Saturday colder weather comes in under sunny skies, with high temps in the upper 40s, lows in the low 30s. Moderating a bit under sunny skies on Sunday, with highs in the mid 50s, lows in the upper 30s. Continued dry into the start of the new week, with seasonable temps in the 60s for highs and 40s for lows.

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
November total precipitation: 0.01"
2016 YTD precipitation: 34.92"

Other data for Monday as follows:
High temp 58.7° (1539)
Low temp 36.8° (0702) 
Obs temp 38.0°
Peak wind gust 10 NNE (1301)
Relative Humidity ranged from a max of 83% (0732) to a low of 36% (1539)
Dew point temperatures ranged from 36° to 31°
Barometric pressure values ranged from 30.54" (0859) to 30.38" (2358)

At midnight obs - Clear, temperature 38.0°, Winds Calm, Pressure at 30.38" and falling, relative humidity 81%, dew point of 33°.

Current observations at 0353 EST - Clear, temperature 33.9°, winds Calm, barometric pressure at 30.34" and falling, relative humidity 89%, dew point 31°.

Radar is showing showers out in sections of the Midwest, running through WI and MI as a SW-NE line of showers, and then broken to the south with general rain and showers running through parts of IA, MO, IL, western KY and TN and most of MS at this time.

Sunrise: 0645 (EST) Sunset 1701 (EST) Moonphase: First Quarter

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

[Kevin Shaw]

Gaithersburg Maryland VP2 backyard weather station report for Election Day Tuesday, November 8, 2016

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Election Day Tuesday was mostly sunny with my first freezing morning of the season in the early AM, then warming up quickly on light SW winds into the mid 60s by early afternoon. Cloudy skies have taken over our current conditions this evening ahead of the next frontal activity, with showers moving in to the region, currently out just to my west. Temperatures have dropped early on this Wednesday morning around 3:00 AM EST only into the low 50s with dew point temps in the mid 40s. A 50 POP for showers overnight with continued cloudy skies and temperatures only falling a bit more into the upper 40s. Wednesday looks to be mostly cloudy, highs in the upper 50s with a 70 POP for rain, mostly in the morning, with winds increasing to up to 25 MPH at times from the NW. Clearing in the evening, lows in the upper 30s, with winds staying around. Sunny on Thursday and Veteran's Day Friday with highs in the upper 50s to low 60s, lows in the mid 30s to low 40s. On Saturday colder weather comes in under sunny skies, with high temps in the lower 50s, lows in the low 30s. Moderating a bit under sunny skies on Sunday, with highs in the upper 50s, lows in the upper 30s. Continued dry into the start of the new week, with seasonable temps in the low 60s for highs and low 40s for lows.

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
November total precipitation: 0.01"
2016 YTD precipitation: 34.92"

Other data for Tuesday as follows:
High temp 67.0° (1421)
Low temp 32.2° (0713) 
Obs temp 50.6°
Peak wind gust 7 WSW (1354)
Relative Humidity ranged from a max of 95% (0825) to a low of 36% (1227)
Dew point temperatures ranged from 46° to 30°
Barometric pressure values ranged from 30.38" (1207) to 30.00" (2357)

At midnight obs - Cloudy, temperature 50.6°, Winds Calm, Pressure at 30.00" and falling, relative humidity 75%, dew point of 43°.

Current observations at 0309 EST - Cloudy, temperature 51.4°, winds Calm, barometric pressure at 29.95" and falling, relative humidity 77%, dew point 44°.

Radar is showing scattered showers running SW-NE ahead of the frontal boundary to my West out in the mountains and valleys of western VA, WV, PA and western MD at this time. Showers are running SW to NE but the whole line is progressing easterly into our immediate region overnight.

Sunrise: 0646 (EST) Sunset 1700 (EST) Moonphase: First Quarter

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

[Kevin Shaw]

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

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Wednesday dawned cloudy and mild, with light showers falling in the AM (about 2/3 of the total for the day) then another round in the afternoon (the other third of the total). Temps remained mild in the 50s during these rain occurrences, then dropped off into the upper 40s by midnight for the daily minimum temp, then have fallen further into the low 40s after midnight, currently around 3:30 AM. with partly cloudy skies and the showers out of the area. The rest of the overnight should feature clearing with lows in the upper 30s, with winds calm till sunrise or sometime thereafter. Sunny on Thursday and Veteran's Day Friday with highs in the upper 50s to low 60s, lows in the mid 30s to low 40s. On Saturday colder weather comes in under sunny skies, with high temps around 50° with lows in the low 30s. Moderating a bit under sunny skies on Sunday, with highs in the upper 50s, lows in the mid 30s. Continued dry into the start of the new week, with seasonably cool with temps in the mid-upper 50s for highs and low 40s for low temperatures.

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: 0.20" (LR) 0.16" (VP2)
November total precipitation: 0.21"
2016 YTD precipitation: 35.12"

Other data for Wednesday as follows:
High temp 58.7° (1205)
Low temp 48.2° (2359) 
Obs temp 48.2°
Peak wind gust 19 WSW (2240)
Relative Humidity ranged from a max of 96% (0955) to a low of 75% (0000)
Dew point temperatures ranged from 55° to 41°
Barometric pressure values ranged from 30.09" (2359) to 29.89" (1240)

At midnight obs - PCloudy, temperature 48.2°, Winds 5 NNE, Pressure at 30.09" and rising, relative humidity 77%, dew point of 41°.

Current observations at 0441 EST - Clear, temperature 39.7°, winds Calm, barometric pressure at 30.10" and steady, relative humidity 83%, dew point 35°.

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

Sunrise: 0647 (EST) Sunset 1659 (EST) Moonphase: Waxing Gibbous

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

[Kevin Shaw]

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

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Thursday cleared off from yesterday's clouds and rain, and we had a seasonably cool day with sunny skies. Temps cooled down to just under the 40° mark in the early AM for our daily min, then warmed to just about 60° by mid-afternoon for our daily max temperatures. Early on this Friday morning, temps have fell into the low 40s earlier but now have risen to 50° currently around 4:30 AM under clear skies and increasing SW winds. The rest of the overnight should feature clear skies with lows having already occurred (mid 40s) and should continue to rise into the low 50s by sunrise. Sunny on Veteran's Day Friday with highs in the low 60s, lows in the mid 30s. On Saturday colder weather comes in under sunny skies, with high temps around 50° with lows in the low 30s. Moderating a bit under sunny skies on Sunday, with highs in the upper 50s, lows in the mid 30s. Continued dry into the start of the new week, with seasonably cool with temps in the upper 50s to around 60° for highs and 40° to 45° for low temperatures. More clouds at night during most of the days in the period, but still no rain.

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
November total precipitation: 0.21"
2016 YTD precipitation: 35.12"

Other data for Thursday as follows:
High temp 59.5° (1536)
Low temp 39.5° (0508) 
Obs temp 43.3°
Peak wind gust 16 WSW (0922)
Relative Humidity ranged from a max of 85% (0507) to a low of 44% (1549)
Dew point temperatures ranged from 41° to 35°
Barometric pressure values ranged from 30.18" (0935) to 29.87" (2359)

At midnight obs - Clear, temperature 43.3°, Winds Calm, Pressure at 29.87" and falling, relative humidity 74%, dew point of 36°.

Current observations at 0426 EST - Clear, temperature 50.1°, winds 6 SW, barometric pressure at 29.84" and falling, relative humidity 58%, dew point 36°.

Radar is showing some light scattered shower activity over parts of Northern New England, Upstate New York and adjoining areas in southern Quebec and Ontario at this time.

Sunrise: 0648 (EST) Sunset 1657 (EST) 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 Veteran's Day Friday, November 11, 2016

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Veteran's Day Friday was a partly cloudy, windy day at times, with somewhat mild temps during much of the AM hours,then slowly dropping off in the PM as a dry cold front crossed the area. Temps cooled down in the first few hours of the day to right around the 40° mark at about 0230 then started to climb into the 50s by 0430 (well before sunrise) under light SW winds. We continued to climb into the low 60s by early afternoon then slowly started dropping to the mid 40s by midnight obs time under at times strong westerly winds. Early on this Saturday morning, temps have fallen into the upper 30s with dew point temps in the upper 20s. The rest of the overnight should feature clear skies with lows in the mid 30s under decreasing winds from the WNW. There is a frost advisory out from 1 AM till 9 AM Saturday. During the day on Saturday colder weather comes in under sunny skies, with high temps in the upper 40s with lows around 30° with widespread frost and a freeze watch has been posted for our area. Moderating a bit under sunny skies on Sunday, with highs in the upper 50s, lows in the mid 30s. Monday and Monday night should mostly be sunny/clear to partly cloudy in the evening with a 30 POP for showers - highs in the upper 50s, lows in the low 40s. Tuesday through Friday should find sunny/clear skies with highs around 60° and lows in the lower 40s. A rather tranquil pattern for this time of year, to say the least.

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
November total precipitation: 0.21"
2016 YTD precipitation: 35.12"

Other data for Friday as follows:
High temp 62.3° (1313)
Low temp 40.5° (0235) 
Obs temp 44.5°
Peak wind gust 23 WSW (1739) (windiest day since October 30)
Relative Humidity ranged from a max of 80% (0212) to a low of 44% (1337)
Dew point temperatures ranged from 44° to 28°
Barometric pressure values ranged from 30.26" (2355) to 29.82" (0325)

At midnight obs - Clear, temperature 44.5°, Winds 6 N, Pressure at 30.26" and rising, relative humidity 53%, dew point of 28°.

Current observations at 0312 EST - Clear, temperature 38.5°, winds 6 NW, barometric pressure at 30.34" and rising, relative humidity 62%, dew point 26°.

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

Sunrise: 0649 (EST) Sunset 1657 (EST) 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, November 12 2016

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Weather party day Saturday was a sunny, colder day with our coldest max and min temps of the season so far recorded. Temps cooled down in the overnight to just above the 30° mark just after sunrise then rose slowly to about 50° in the mid-afternoon. Once the sun set the temperature under clear, dry, full moon conditions with dew points in the 20s fell quickly through the 40s to just below freezing at midnight observation time. Early on this Sunday morning, temps have fallen into the upper 20s with dew point temps in the mid 20s. The rest of the overnight should feature clear skies with lows in the mid 20s under clear, calm, frosty conditions. There is a freeze warning out now till 9 AM Sunday. Moderating a bit under sunny skies on Sunday, with highs around 60° with lows in the low 30s Sunday night. Monday should be partly to mostly cloudy with high temps in the mid 50s, then on Monday evening a 60 POP for likely rain, lows around 40° staying cloudy overnight. night should mostly be sunny/clear to partly cloudy in the evening with a 30 POP for showers - highs in the upper 50s, lows in the low 40s. Tuesday through Thursday should find sunny/clear skies with highs around 60° and lows in the lower 40s. This week's weather is a continued rather tranquil pattern for this time of year, to say the least.

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
November total precipitation: 0.21"
2016 YTD precipitation: 35.12"

Other data for Saturday as follows:
High temp 49.9° (1540)
Low temp 30.4° (0735) 
Obs temp 31.6°
Peak wind gust 10 NNW (1300)
Relative Humidity ranged from a max of 83% (2355) to a low of 39% (1455)
Dew point temperatures ranged from 30° to 25°
Barometric pressure values ranged from 30.46" (1015) to 30.26" (0000)

At midnight obs - Clear, temperature 31.6°, Winds Calm, Pressure at 30.32" and falling, relative humidity 83%, dew point of 27°.

Current observations at 0524 EST - Clear, temperature 29.0°, winds Calm, barometric pressure at 30.30" and falling, relative humidity 87%, dew point 26°.

Radar is essentially clear throughout the Eastern U.S. north of Florida, except for a bit of light rain in South Carolina and adjoining states, and possibly a bit of light rain which may or may not be reaching the ground in parts of Massachusetts at this time.

Sunrise: 0649 (EST) Sunset 1657 (EST) Moonphase: Full Moon

Kevin the walrus of Gaithersburg signing off early on this Sunday morning. It has been a late night since we had our annual weather party up in Manchester MD at the home of Herb Close. Not a wild party by any means with no drinking of anything harder than ginger ale, but get a bunch of weather enthusiasts together and the camaradarie and discussion can go on enthusiastically/fervently - and late into the night.

[Kevin Shaw]

Gaithersburg Maryland VP2 backyard weather station report for Sunday, November 13, 2016

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Sunday was a recovery day for me from the long day on Saturday with the weather party and then trying to get caught up with my usual stuff before going to bed last night. I rested and watched football most of the day, and now I am running late again tonight. The day started out cold, coldest day of the season so far with a low temperature in the upper 20s and a good frost/freeze finally. Temperatures rebounded under lighter winds in the afternoon and hit the 60° mark for a daily max temperature in the mid-afternoon under bright, sunny skies. Our best night to view the Supermoon Sunday night under clear skies with a bit of a halo around the moon with moisture streaming in from the upper levels of the atmosphere for our Monday rain. Monday will probably afford no chance to view the actual most intense night for the Supermoon unfortunately, though we do need the rain. Early on this Monday morning, temps have fallen below freezing once again to around 30° with dew point temps in the upper mid-20s. The rest of the overnight should feature clear skies with lows holding around 30° under clear, calm, supermoon lit conditions. Monday should be sunny in the morning with clouds increasing in the afternoon with high temps in the mid 50s and a slight chance at rain (20 POP) then on Monday evening a 70 POP for likely rain, lows in the lower 40s, staying cloudy overnight. Tuesday through Thursday should find mostly sunny/clear skies with highs in the upper 50s to low 60s and lows around 40° to the lower 40s. Most of this week's weather is a continued rather tranquil pattern for this time of year, to say the least.

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
November total precipitation: 0.21"
2016 YTD precipitation: 35.12"

Other data for Sunday as follows:
High temp 60.2° (1445)
Low temp 28.3° (0703) 
Obs temp 34.6°
Peak wind gust 10 WSW (1311)
Relative Humidity ranged from a max of 92% (0841) to a low of 21% (1502)
Dew point temperatures ranged from 33° to 20°
Barometric pressure values ranged from 30.32" (0000) to 30.17" (1720)

At midnight obs - Clear, temperature 34.6°, Winds Calm, Pressure at 30.18" and steady, relative humidity 77%, dew point of 28°.

Current observations at 0427 EST - Clear, temperature 30.6°, winds Calm, barometric pressure at 30.14" and falling, relative humidity 85%, dew point 27°.

Radar is essentially clear throughout the Eastern U.S. north of Florida, except for a bit of rain in Eastern North Carolina, from a new, developing coastal storm system that is hopefully going to bring us some needed rain on Monday.

Sunrise: 0651 (EST) Sunset 1656 (EST) Moonphase: Full Moon

Kevin the walrus of Gaithersburg signing off early on this Monday morning. Almost as late a night as I had last night. Disappointed not to hear from anyone curious at all about what was discussed and other fun had at Saturday's weather party. Still not too late to hear from you!!

[Kevin Shaw]

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

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Monday was clear overnight which allowed the temperature to drop down into the upper 20s, but clouds overspread the region in the daylight morning hours, coming up from the south from a small weak area of LOW pressure offshore from North Carolina. Dry air inhibited rain development almost all day, with dew points remaining in the 20s into the evening. Rain was falling aloft over much of Maryland a good part of the PM hours, but at my house only a trace amount of rain fell, starting just before midnight as best I could determine (no data from my VP2 gauge - normal with trace amounts) Temperatures during the day reached the upper 50s, falling into the upper 40s during the evening hours. . Early on this Tuesday morning, temps have held in the mid 40s, with the dew point temps finally rising to the 40° mark. Cloudy skies and occasional very light rain or sprinkles is all that has fallen so far as best I know (still calling for rain likely, at a 70 POP). The rest of the overnight should feature cloudy skies with lows holding above 40° under cloudy, slightly damp conditions, very effectively hiding the Supermoon all night. Tuesday through Thursday should find mostly sunny/clear skies with highs in the upper 50s to low 60s and lows around 40° to the lower 40s. Warming up a bit on Friday, highs in the mid 60s, lows in the mid 40s under sunny skies. Much of this week's weather is a continuation of a rather tranquil pattern for this time of year, to put it mildly.

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: T (LR) 0.00" (VP2 - this rain gauge doesn't measure trace amounts that I know of)
November total precipitation: 0.21"
2016 YTD precipitation: 35.12"

Other data for Monday as follows:
High temp 58.3° (1304)
Low temp 28.7° (0705) 
Obs temp 47.2°
Peak wind gust 6 W (1316)
Relative Humidity ranged from a max of 92% (0856) to a low of 28% (1237)
Dew point temperatures ranged from 38° to 25°
Barometric pressure values ranged from 30.18" (0000) to 30.01" (2339)

At midnight obs - Cloudy/very light rain, temperature 47.2°, Winds Calm, Pressure at 30.01" and falling, relative humidity 70%, dew point of 38°.

Current observations at 0339 EST - Cloudy/very light rain occasionally falling, temperature 46.1°, winds Calm, barometric pressure at 29.98" and falling, relative humidity 82%, dew point 41°.

Radar is showing scattered areas of light rain in central Maryland and adjacent areas which may or may not be falling all the way to the ground. Very light amounts unfortunately - we need the rain. Larger area of rain offshore of New Jersey, falling harmlessly without much benefit to the parched soil into the Atlantic Ocean.

Sunrise: 0653 (EST) Sunset 1655 (EST) Moonphase: Full Moon

Kevin the walrus of Gaithersburg signing off early on this Tuesday morning. Disappointed not to hear from anyone curious at all about what was discussed and other fun had at Saturday's weather party. Still not too late to hear from you!!

[Kevin Shaw]

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

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Tuesday was cloudy overnight with occasional light sprinkles that certainly didn't amount to much. Nothing accumulated in my VP2 rain gauge for the second straight day, and barely any moisture in my cocorahs gauge. Air was just too dry and it took just about all the precipitation energy to fill the column enough to generate the occasional sprinkles. Temperatures stayed mild overnight and into a good part of the day, in the upper 40s at first up to the low 60s by mid-afternoon. Early on this Wednesday morning, temps have dropped under clear skies into the mid 30s around 3:30 AM. with the dew point temps dropping into the low 30s. Clear skies and temps in the 30s expected for the remaining hours of the overnight till sunrise. Wednesday through Thursday should find mostly sunny/clear skies with highs in the low 60s and lows around 40° to the lower 40s. Warming up a bit on Friday, highs in the upper 60s, lows in the mid 40s under sunny/clear skies. Mostly sunny on Saturday, highs in the mid 60s, with a 30 POP for showers at times, probably in the afternoon towards evening. From this point, it appears that a cooler pattern will be taking over, with a bit of snow in the forecast for Saturday night (just wet snow showers, probably won't accumulate much if at all.) Cloudy Saturday night, a 50 POP for rain or snow showers, lows in the mid 30s. Becoming partly sunny and chilly on Sunday, with highs in the mid 40s, lows in the low 30s. More sun and mid 40s for Monday, lows in the low 30s as we head into Thanksgiving week.

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: T (LR) 0.00" (VP2 - this rain gauge doesn't measure trace amounts)
November total precipitation: 0.21"
2016 YTD precipitation: 35.12"

Other data for Tuesday as follows:
High temp 61.4° (1526)
Low temp 40.4° (2359) 
Obs temp 40.4°
Peak wind gust 12 WSW (1225)
Relative Humidity ranged from a max of 89% (0602) to a low of 32% (1233)
Dew point temperatures ranged from 45° to 29°
Barometric pressure values ranged from 30.01" (0000) to 29.87" (1511)

At midnight obs - Clear, temperature 40.4°, Winds Calm, Pressure at 29.90" and steady, relative humidity 82%, dew point of 35°.

Current observations at 0359 EST - Clear, temperature 36.1°, winds Calm, barometric pressure at 29.89" and steady, relative humidity 87%, dew point 33°.

Radar is showing mostly light rain from our departed weak (in our area) coastal system (that got much stronger over NY/NJ and much of New England) over most of Maine right now with scattered areas of very light rain that may or may not be reaching the ground over a good part of NY.

Sunrise: 0654 (EST) Sunset 1654 (EST) Moonphase: Waning Gibbous

Kevin the walrus of Gaithersburg signing off early on this Wednesday morning. Disappointed not to hear from anyone curious at all about what was discussed and other fun had at Saturday's weather party. Still not too late to hear from you!!

[Kevin Shaw]

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

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Wednesday was partly cloudy overnight into the early AM, then clouded over as a small disturbance came through from the WNW in the early to mid afternoon with a very light shower (0.01"). Gradual clearing through the later PM hours and clear by late evening. Temps started out chilly in the early AM in the mid 30s, but rose into the low 60s by mid-afternoon. Early on this Thursday morning, temps have dropped under clear skies into the upper 30s around 4:30 AM. with the dew point temps in the mid 30s. Clear skies and temps in the mid 30s expected for the remaining hours of the overnight till sunrise. Thursday should find mostly sunny/clear skies with highs in the upper 50s and lows in the upper 30s. Warming up a bit on Friday, highs in the upper 60s, lows in the mid 40s under sunny/clear skies. Mostly sunny on Saturday, highs in the mid 60s, with a 30 POP for showers at times, probably in the afternoon towards evening. From this point, it appears that a cooler pattern will be taking over, but unfortunately they seem to have taken out the chance for snow Saturday night (but probably will see a bit of wet snow up in the mountains just to my west and northwest) Cloudy Saturday night, a 30 POP for rain showers, lows in the mid 30s. Becoming mostly sunny and chilly on Sunday, with highs in the upper 40s, lows in the low 30s. More sun and mid 40s for Monday, lows in the low 30s as we head into Thanksgiving week.

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: 0.01" (LR) 0.00" (VP2)
November total precipitation: 0.22"
2016 YTD precipitation: 35.13"

Other data for Wednesday as follows:
High temp 62.1° (1421)
Low temp 34.4° (0657)
Obs temp 43.0°
Peak wind gust 9 WSW (1410)
Relative Humidity ranged from a max of 92% (0822) to a low of 52% (1433)
Dew point temperatures ranged from 48° to 32°
Barometric pressure values ranged from 30.03" (2356) to 29.87" (1426)

At midnight obs - Clear, temperature 43.0°, Winds Calm, Pressure at 30.03" and rising, relative humidity 86%, dew point of 39°.

Current observations at 0454 EST - Clear, temperature 37.5°, winds Calm, barometric pressure at 30.09" and rising, relative humidity 90%, dew point 35°.

Radar is essentially clear throughout the Eastern US north of Florida. There appears to be very light activity up in Lake Superior/the UP of Michigan but it probably is not reaching the ground- probably lake effect snow getting started or ending.

Sunrise: 0655 (EST) Sunset 1654 (EST) Moonphase: Waning Gibbous

Kevin the walrus of Gaithersburg signing off early on this Thursday morning. Disappointed not to hear from anyone curious at all about what was discussed and other fun had at Saturday's weather party. Still not too late to hear from you!!

[Kevin Shaw]

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

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• Friday was a mostly sunny/clear day with a chilly early AM start in the low mid-30s that quickly changed to a quite mild afternoon with high temperatures reaching the upper 60s. Early on this Saturday morning, temps have dropped some under clear skies into the low 40s around 3:00 AM. with the dew point temps in the upper 30s. Clear skies with temps holding in the low 40s expected for the remaining hours of the overnight till sunrise. Mostly sunny on Saturday AM with highs in the upper 60s, with a 70 POP for showers in the afternoon as clouds come in and a strong cold front blasts through the area with increasing winds possibly gusting up to 45 MPH at times with temperatures falling into the 50s by mid-late afternoon. Partly to Mostly Cloudy Saturday night with lows in the low 30s and winds still gusty, up to 45 MPH early but diminishing slowly through the evening/overnight. Becoming partly cloudy, chilly and still breezy on Sunday, with highs in the upper 40s, lows in the upper 20s with breezes still strong at time, peaking up to 40 MPH till midnight, then falling off during the overnight hours. More sun and mid 40s for Monday, lows in the low 30s as we head into Thanksgiving week. Tuesday and Wednesday should be sunny to partly cloudy, with highs around 50° to the low 50s, lows in the 30s on Tuesday night but around 40° Wednesday night with a 40 POP for showers at times. Thanksgiving Thursday looks to be partly cloudy, high temps in the mid 50s, with a continued 40 POP for showers. Black Friday looks to be partly cloudy with high temps in the mid 50s, little chances for rain, lows at night in the upper 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

Friday precipitation: 0
November total precipitation: 0.22"
2016 YTD precipitation: 35.13"

Other data for Friday as follows:
High temp 68.2° (1441)
Low temp 33.7° (0636)
Obs temp 45.2°
Peak wind gust 7 WSW (1125)
Relative Humidity ranged from a max of 96% (0913) to a low of 47% (1423)
Dew point temperatures ranged from 44° to 31°
Barometric pressure values ranged from 30.24" (0834) to 30.08" (2354)

At midnight obs - Clear, temperature 45.2°, Winds Calm, Pressure at 30.08" and falling, relative humidity 86%, dew point of 41°.

Current observations at 0328 EST - Clear, temperature 41.3°, winds Calm, barometric pressure at 30.06" and falling, relative humidity 90%, dew point 39°.

Radar is showing the cold front line of rain showers heading east out of Eastern MI, western OH, central TN and KY, seems to have stronger showers further to the south. Also some snow appears to be falling behind the front in portions of WI, MN and western MI at this time. Quite a blizzard raged out in parts of the Dakotas, MN, NW WI, and NE on Friday. Luckily I believe it will all be cleared out in time for Saturday's Big 10 games out in the midwest, including at Purdue (West Lafayette IN) where my Badgers will start playing at 11 AM CST.

Sunrise: 0657 (EST) Sunset 1652 (EST) Moonphase: Waning Gibbous

Kevin the walrus of Gaithersburg signing off early on this Saturday morning. I am sorry I didn't post a Thursday report. I could not get on this system yesterday- I tried several times with no luck. If anyone wants any of my data for Thursday, please get in touch with me. Thanks! 

[Kevin Shaw]

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

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Saturday was a mostly sunny/clear day through the AM hours and mild, then quite mild early-mid afternoon with rapidly increasing clouds and a light shower with the FROPA in the mid-late afternoon, temps well up in the upper 60s in the mid afternoon dropped through the 60s and 50s to the mid 40s by late afternoon, with increasing westerly winds leading to quite blustery conditions the remaining hours of the day. Within our region in the colder and higher elevations snow and sleet fell mixed in or changed from the rain. A wind advisory is now posted for our region that will remain in effect till midnight Sunday. Early on this Sunday morning, temps have dropped under partly cloudy skies into the mid 30s around 3:30 AM. with the dew point temps in the mid-upper 20s. Partly Cloudy to Cloudy skies with temps holding in the mid 30s expected for the remaining hours of the overnight till sunrise with winds still gusty at times, up to 40 MPH early but diminishing slowly through the evening/overnight. Becoming partly cloudy, chilly and still breezy on Sunday, with highs in the mid 40s and winds gusting up to 50 MPH possibly, lows around 30° with breezes still strong at times, peaking up to 45 MPH in the evening then falling off to gusts of 35 MPH tops during the overnight hours. More sun and mid 40s for Monday, breezy with gusts up to 35 MPH, then lows in the upper 20s Monday night. Tuesday and Wednesday should be sunny to partly cloudy with breezes abating, highs around 50° to the low 50s, lows in the upper 20s on Tuesday night but lows in the upper 30s Wednesday night with a 40 POP for showers at times. Thanksgiving Thursday looks to be partly cloudy, high temps in the mid 50s, with a continued 40 POP for showers. Black Friday looks to be mostly sunny with high temps in the mid 50s, little chances for rain, lows at night in the upper 30s 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

Saturday precipitation: 0.03" (LR) 0.01" (VP2)
November total precipitation: 0.25"
2016 YTD precipitation: 35.16"

Other data for Saturday as follows:
High temp 68.4° (1419)
Low temp 38.3° (0653)
Obs temp 40.3°
Peak wind gust 26 WSW (1528) (windiest day since 26 MPH was also recorded back on October 22, nearly a month ago.)
Relative Humidity ranged from a max of 97% (0928) to a low of 48% (1439)
Dew point temperatures ranged from 51° to 25°
Barometric pressure values ranged from 30.08" (0000) to 29.71" (1404)

At midnight obs - Partly cloudy, temperature 40.3°, Winds 8 WNW, Pressure at 29.90" and falling, relative humidity 56%, dew point of 26°.

Current observations at 0413 EST - PCldy, temperature 37.5°, winds 10 WSW, barometric pressure at 29.88" and steady, relative humidity 65%, dew point 27°.

Radar is showing lake effect and other types of snow showers of varying intensity through much of the mid-Atlantic States and Midwest, through parts of the states of MI, NW OH, much of PA and NY, western MD, western VA, WV, and into parts of western New England spreading eastward. Many of the college football games earlier today were played in the snow in sites in MI, PA, WV and NY, to name a few.

Sunrise: 0658 (EST) Sunset 1652 (EST) Moonphase: Last Quarter

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

[Kevin Shaw]

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

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Sunday was a mostly cloudy, blustery cold day with lows in the mid 30s and highs in the low 40s, our coldest max temp day since March 4 (39.2°), and windiest PWG since April 3 (32 MPH). Quite a bit of wind damage in evidence in the region as reports of wind gusts to 65 MPH circulated in the media. Also brush fires flared up in spots, closing down roads in places. A red flag warning was in effect most of the day, along with a high wind advisory (still in effect now till 6 AM Monday). There were continued reports of light snow flurries/showers in the region, particularly out in the western MD/WV/VA mountains but I did not observe any here at my location. Early on this Monday morning, temps have dropped under mostly cloudy skies into the mid 30s around 3:45 AM. with the dew point temps in the upper teens. Partly to Mostly Cloudy skies with temps dropping further to around 30° expected for the remaining hours of the overnight till sunrise with winds still gusty at times, up to 40 MPH at times possibly. More sun than clouds with high temps in the mid 40s for Monday, breezy with gusts up to 40 MPH, then lows in the upper 20s Monday night. Tuesday and Wednesday should be sunny to partly cloudy with breezes abating, highs in the upper 40s to around 50°, lows in the upper 20s on Tuesday night but lows in the upper 30s Wednesday night with cloudy skies and a 30 POP for showers at times. Thanksgiving Thursday looks to be partly cloudy, high temps in the mid 50s, but dry. Black Friday looks to be mostly sunny with high temps in the mid 50s, little chances for rain, lows at night in the upper 30s under partly cloudy skies. The weekend looks to be sunny with high temps in the low-mid 50s, lows in the mid-upper 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

Sunday precipitation: 0.00" (LR and VP2)
November total precipitation: 0.25"
2016 YTD precipitation: 35.16"

Other data for Sunday as follows:
High temp 43.0° (1201)
Low temp 35.9° (2132)
Obs temp 35.9°
Peak wind gust 29 WSW (1531) (windiest day since 32 MPH was recorded back on April 3.)
Relative Humidity ranged from a max of 69% (0527) to a low of 45% (1106)
Dew point temperatures ranged from 28° to 20°
Barometric pressure values ranged from 29.95" (1800) to 29.87" (0123)

At midnight obs - Mostly cloudy, temperature 35.9°, Winds 8 N, Pressure at 29.92" and rising, relative humidity 59%, dew point of 21°.

Current observations at 0417 EST - Cloudy, temperature 34.6°, winds 11 SSW, barometric pressure at 29.92" and steady, relative humidity 52%, dew point 18°. PWG since midnight 26 MPH from the WSW at 0315.

Radar is showing lake effect snow showers over parts of PA and northern NJ, most of NY, most of southern and mid New England up to southern Maine at this time.

Sunrise: 0659 (EST) Sunset 1651 (EST) Moonphase: Last Quarter

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

[Kevin Shaw]

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

Monday was a mostly sunny, blustery cold day with lows in the mid 30s and highs in the low 40s, our coldest max temp day since March 4 (39.2°). The wind kept up most of the day, but it started to diminish somewhat as the day turned into evening. Early on this Tuesday morning, temps have dropped under clear skies into the lower-mid 30s around 4:00 AM. with the dew point temps in the low twenties. Clear skies and slowly diminishing winds with temps dropping further into the upper 20s expected for the remaining hours of the overnight till sunrise with wind gusts not exceeding 25 MPH tops. Tuesday and Wednesday should be sunny to partly cloudy with breezes abating, highs in the mid-upper 40s with lows in the upper 20s on Tuesday night but lows in the upper 30s Wednesday night with cloudy skies and a 60 POP for showers after midnight. Thanksgiving Thursday looks to be mostly cloudy, high temps in the low 50s, with a 50 POP for showers. Black Friday looks to be partly sunny with high temps in the mid 50s, little chances for rain, lows at night in the upper 30s under partly cloudy skies. The weekend looks to be sunny with high temps in the low-mid 50s, 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

Monday precipitation: 0.00" (LR and VP2)
November total precipitation: 0.25"
2016 YTD precipitation: 35.16"

Other data for Monday as follows:
High temp 42.7° (1416)
Low temp 33.7° (0736)
Obs temp 34.8°
Peak wind gust 26 WSW (0314)
Relative Humidity ranged from a max of 55% (0714) to a low of 35% (1358)
Dew point temperatures ranged from 21° to 15°
Barometric pressure values ranged from 30.11" (2156) to 29.89" (0335)

At midnight obs - Clear, temperature 34.8°, Winds 14 SW, Pressure at 30.11" and steady, relative humidity 52%, dew point of 19°.

Current observations at 0419 EST - Clear, temperature 34.4°, winds 7 WSW, barometric pressure at 30.14" and steady, relative humidity 59%, dew point 21°. PWG since midnight 14 MPH from the SW at midnight and also at 1250 from the N

Radar is showing lake effect snow showers over a good bit of the prime areas of upstate NY downwind of Lake Ontario, plus spots in New England, particularly northern VT and in much of Maine at this time.

Sunrise: 0700 (EST) Sunset 1650 (EST) Moonphase: Last Quarter

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

 

[Kevin Shaw]

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

 

Tuesday was a mostly sunny, still cold day with lows around 30° and highs in the mid 40s. The wind continued to slowly diminish and by evening was pretty calm. Early on this Wednesday morning, temps have dropped under clear skies into the upper-mid 20s around 4:30 AM. with the dew point temps in the low twenties. Clear skies and calm winds will drop temps into the mid 20s till sunrise. Wednesday should be partly cloudy with highs in the upper 40s with lows in the upper 30s Wednesday night, cloudy skies and a 50 POP for showers after midnight. Thanksgiving Thursday looks to be mostly cloudy, high temps in the low 50s, with a 50 POP for showers, mainly in the morning. Mostly cloudy with lows around 40° Thursday night. Black Friday looks to be mostly cloudy with high temps in the low 50s, lows at night in the upper 30s under continued cloudy skies. The weekend looks to be sunny with high temps in the upper 40s, lows in the low-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

Tuesday precipitation: 0.00" (LR and VP2)
November total precipitation: 0.25"
2016 YTD precipitation: 35.16"

Other data for Tuesday as follows:
High temp 47.2° (1425)
Low temp 29.8° (0745)
Obs temp 31.7°
Peak wind gust 17WSW (1325)
Relative Humidity ranged from a max of 70% (0755) to a low of 36% (1450)
Dew point temperatures ranged from 24° to 19°
Barometric pressure values ranged from 30.36" (2340) to 30.11" (0005)

At midnight obs - Clear, temperature 31.7°, Winds Calm, Pressure at 30.36" and rising, relative humidity 64%, dew point of 23°.

Current observations at 0503 EST - Clear, temperature 27.3°, winds Calm, barometric pressure at 30.37" and steady, relative humidity 80%, dew point 22°.

Radar is showing quite a bit of precipitation over a good part of the Midwest, with snow in the northern part in parts of northern WI and the UP of Michigan with rain to the south through lower WI and MI, into much of IN then south into parts of Arkansas and Missouri at this time. This area is headed here for late Wednesday/early Thursday.

Sunrise: 0701(EST) Sunset 1649 (EST) 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, November 23, 2016

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Wednesday was a clear/sunny day in the AM with our coldest min of the season so far (26.1°) and coldest min since March 3. Still sunny in the early PM when we reached the high temp for the day in the low 50s then clouds started to stream in from the west from the next system coming to pay us a visit. The wind was really calm today compared with the past few days, only topping out at 6 MPH and at a different direction (ENE) slowly bringing in the moisture though we didn't get any rain the rest of the day, but was noted on radar in some parts of the region. Early on this Thanksgiving Thursday morning, temps have not dropped much under the continued cloudy, only just barely in the upper 30s around 3:15 AM. with the dew point temps rising into the low 30s. Cloudy skies will hold the temps in the upper 30s till sunrise. Radar showing most if not all of the precip falling in parts of OH, PA and WV and moving ENE, which will result in it missing our immediate area to the north, staying mostly in PA as I see it. There technically is a 30 POP for showers, but I think they are rather unlikely to fall in my backyard. Thanksgiving Thursday looks to be mostly cloudy, high temps in the low 50s, with a 60 POP for showers in the morning. Mostly cloudy with lows in the upper 30s Thursday night. Black Friday looks to be mostly cloudy with high temps in the mid 50s with a 30 POP for rain, lows at night in the upper 30s under mostly cloudy skies early but turning partly cloudy overnight. The weekend looks to be mostly sunny with high temps around 50° to the low 50s, lows in the low-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: 0.00" (LR and VP2)
November total precipitation: 0.25"
2016 YTD precipitation: 35.16"

Other data for Wednesday as follows:
High temp 51.1° (1446)
Low temp 26.1° (1732)
Obs temp 42.8°
Peak wind gust 6 ENE (1406)
Relative Humidity ranged from a max of 86% (0844) to a low of 33% (1407)
Dew point temperatures ranged from 29° to 21°
Barometric pressure values ranged from 30.41" (0958) to 30.27" (2237)

At midnight obs - Cloudy, temperature 42.8°, Winds Calm, Pressure at 30.28" and falling, relative humidity 58%, dew point of 29°.

Current observations at 0341 EST - Cloudy, temperature 40.0°, winds Calm, barometric pressure at 30.24" and falling, relative humidity 79%, dew point 34°.

Radar is showing rain over much of western PA and eastern OH and parts of northern WV, along with snow/mixed precipitation further to the NE over upstate NY and parts of southern and central New England at this time. Precipitation is moving ENE so will miss our area to the north for the most part, if not entirely.

Sunrise: 0703 (EST) Sunset 1649 (EST) Moonphase: Waning Crescent

Kevin the walrus of Gaithersburg signing off early on this Thanksgiving Thursday morning. Happy Turkey day everyone!

[Kevin Shaw]

Gaithersburg Maryland VP2 backyard weather report for Thanksgiving Day Thursday, November 24, 2016

 

Thanksgiving Day Thursday was a mostly cloudy day with a few breaks in the afternoon and even more so in the evening and mild. The hoped for rain didn't materialize- alas my rain gauge was completely dry. Temps ranged from the upper 30s to the mid 50s in the afternoon. The wind was calm again today. Early on this Friday morning, temps have not dropped much under partly cloudy skies, only in the upper 30s around 4:00 AM. with the dew point temps in the mid 30s. Partly Cloudy skies with temps probably dropping into the mid 30s will be in order till sunrise. ight. Black Friday looks to be mostly cloudy with high temps in the mid 50s with a 30 POP for rain showers, mainly in the afternoon with lows at night in the upper 30s under mostly cloudy skies and a slight chance for a shower (20 POP). The weekend looks to be mostly sunny with high temps around 50° to the low 50s, lows in the low-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

Thursday precipitation: 0.00" (LR and VP2)
November total precipitation: 0.25"
2016 YTD precipitation: 35.16"

Other data for Thursday as follows:
High temp 55.6° (1538)
Low temp 38.4° (2357)
Obs temp 38.4°
Peak wind gust 7 E (0344)
Relative Humidity ranged from a max of 83% (0718) to a low of 48% (1334)
Dew point temperatures ranged from 39° to 29°
Barometric pressure values ranged from 30.29" (0015) to 30.17" (1438)

At midnight obs - Cloudy, temperature 38.4°, Winds Calm, Pressure at 30.26" and rising, relative humidity 82%, dew point of 33°.

Current observations at 0435 EST - PCloudy, temperature 39.2°, winds Calm, barometric pressure at 30.27" and steady, relative humidity 85%, dew point 35°.

Radar is showing light snow/snow showers over parts of Maine and sections of the upper midwest, mostly over the Badger state of Wisconsin at this time. No movement of these areas towards our area here in central Maryland however.

Sunrise: 0704 (EST) Sunset 1649 (EST) Moonphase: Waning Crescent

Kevin the walrus of Gaithersburg signing off early on this Black Friday morning. Hope everyone had a happy Thanksgiving. I didn't have a happy one, heck I didn't even have any turkey and most of the trimmings. The reasons behind this is beyond the scope of this report unfortunately. I really missed the turkey and the corn bread dressing!!

[Kevin Shaw]

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

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Black Friday was a mostly cloudy day and mild. There were no sprinkles or light rain falling that I know of, after studying my neighboring observers data in cocorahs and getting feedback from the neighbors I have added a trace of precipitation for yesterday's records and will revise my cocorahs record tonight to reflect this. Temps once again ranged from the upper 30s to the mid 50s in the afternoon. The wind was quite tranquil again today. Early on this Saturday morning, temps have not dropped much under partly cloudy skies, only in the lower 40s around 3:30 AM. with the dew point temps in the upper 30s. Mostly Cloudy skies with temps dropping little, perhaps around 40° at best till sunrise. The weekend looks to be partly to mostly sunny with high temps around 50° to the low 50s, lows in the low-mid 30s. After a partly cloudy day on Monday with highs in the low or mid 50s, Tuesday and Wednesday look to be rainy/showery - we need the rain badly - to close out this very dry month of November atypically with wet weather that should temper the record setting dry totals for the month.

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: 0.00" (LR and VP2)
November total precipitation: 0.25"
2016 YTD precipitation: 35.16"

Other data for Friday as follows:
High temp 57.3° (1507)
Low temp 37.1° (0118)
Obs temp 45.3°
Peak wind gust 6 SW (1137)
Relative Humidity ranged from a max of 86% (0135) to a low of 68% (1506)
Dew point temperatures ranged from 47° to 33°
Barometric pressure values ranged from 30.30" (0803) to 30.17" (1625)

At midnight obs - Mostly Cloudy, temperature 45.3°, Winds Calm, Pressure at 30.22" and falling, relative humidity 86%, dew point of 41°.

Current observations at 0343 EST - MCloudy, temperature 42.1°, winds Calm, barometric pressure at 30.19" and falling, relative humidity 87%, dew point 39°.

Radar is showing light snow/snow showers over parts northern PA and western NY, also parts of Maine and Michigan, and a bit of rain in eastern coastal North Carolina and southern New England. There shows no sign of movement of these areas towards our area here in central Maryland however.

Sunrise: 0705 (EST) Sunset 1649 (EST) Moonphase: Waning Crescent

Kevin the walrus of Gaithersburg signing off early on this Saturday morning. Hope everyone had a happy Thanksgiving and not too stressful Black Friday. I certainly didn't go out in the traffic and stores, that is for sure.

[Kevin Shaw]

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

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Saturday was a variably cloudy day, colder and quite breezy at times during the day. Winds have calmed down in the overnight now and it is a less cloudy but a bit damp out there now - I actually can see my breath out in my backyard. Early on this Sunday morning, temps have dropped to just above the freezing mark under partly cloudy skies around 3 AM with the dew point temps in the upper 20s. Partly Cloudy skies with temps dropping to the freezing mark by sunrise. Sunday looks to be sunny with high temps around 50°, lows in the low 30s. After a partly cloudy day on Monday with highs in the low 50s, Tuesday and Wednesday look to be showery - we need the rain badly - 70 POP during the day, 50 POP at night, with highs in the mid 60s and lows in the 40s. Thursday should cool off into the upper 50s for highs and 30s for lows, still a 40 POP for showers but ending sometime during the day as we enter the new month of December. So we should be closing out this very dry month of November atypically with wet weather that should temper the record-setting dry totals for the month.

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: 0.00" (LR and VP2)
November total precipitation: 0.25"
2016 YTD precipitation: 35.16"

Other data for Saturday as follows:
High temp 48.6° (1228)
Low temp 35.2° (2358)
Obs temp 35.2°
Peak wind gust 25 NW (1456)
Relative Humidity ranged from a max of 86% (0203) to a low of 56% (1103)
Dew point temperatures ranged from 42° to 29°
Barometric pressure values ranged from 30.25" (0947) to 30.19" (0354)

At midnight obs - Partly Cloudy, temperature 35.2°, Winds Calm, Pressure at 30.23" and steady, relative humidity 79%, dew point of 29°.

Current observations at 0314 EST - PCloudy, temperature 32.6°, winds Calm, barometric pressure 30.24" and steady, relative humidity 84%, dew point 28°.

Radar is still showing light snow over parts of northern PA and western NY and also most of the state of Maine at this time.

Sunrise: 0706 (EST) Sunset 1648 (EST) Moonphase: Waning Crescent

Kevin the walrus of Gaithersburg signing off early on this Sunday morning. Stay tuned for big changes to my report in the coming days please.

[Kevin Shaw]

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

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Sunday was a partly cloudy day, a tad warmer in the afternoon but frosty in the early AM - also less windy than Saturday. Early on this Monday morning, temps have dropped to just under the freezing mark under partly cloudy skies around 1:30 AM with the dew point temps in the upper 20s. Clear to partly Cloudy skies with temps dropping into the mid-upper 20s by sunrise. After a partly to mostly cloudy day on Monday with highs in the low 50s, Monday night into Tuesday and Wednesday look to be rainy/showery - we need the rain badly - 70-80 POP during the days and Monday and Wednesday night, 30 POP on Tuesday night, with highs in the mid 60s and lows in the 40s - low 50s. Thursday should cool off into the upper 50s for highs and 30s for lows, with sunny to partly sunny skies and an end to the rain as we enter the new month of December. Sunny on Friday with highs around 50°, lows in the mid 30s. So we should be closing out this very dry month of November atypically with wet weather that should temper the record-setting dry totals for the month.

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: 0.00" (LR and VP2)
November total precipitation: 0.25"
2016 YTD precipitation: 35.16"

Other data for Sunday as follows:
High temp 50.6° (1444)
Low temp 30.2° (0725)
Obs temp 32.0°
Peak wind gust 10 WSW (1022)
Relative Humidity ranged from a max of 87% (0617) to a low of 47% (1437)
Dew point temperatures ranged from 33° to 27°
Barometric pressure values ranged from 30.29" (1015) to 30.20" (1458)

At midnight obs - Partly Cloudy, temperature 32.0°, Winds Calm, Pressure at 30.24" and steady, relative humidity 82%, dew point of 27°.

Current observations at 0213 EST - PCloudy, temperature 30.0°, winds Calm, barometric pressure 30.23" and steady , relative humidity 85%, dew point 26°.

Radar is showing light snow over a bit of New Brunswick, and rain running north-south through parts of the midwest, from Wisconsin and Illinois running south along the Mississippi River (roughly). Rain is entering Indiana right now. This will be our rain here starting on Monday night sometime through Wednesday.

Sunrise: 0707 (EST) Sunset 1648 (EST) Moonphase: New Moon

Kevin the walrus of Gaithersburg signing off early on this Monday morning. Stay tuned for big changes to my report in the coming days please, if the reports come at all. It probably will happen sometime this week.

[Kevin Shaw]

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

Monday was a mostly sunny/clear day esp early with frost on the pumpkin just prior to sunrise, then increasing clouds in the later afternoon and evening hours and milder through most of the evening. Early on this Tuesday morning, temps have stayed mild, in the upper mid-40s, under cloudy skies around 2:30 AM with the dew point temps in the upper 30s. Cloudy with rain developing before sunrise with temps holding in the mid 40s by sunrise. Tuesday and Wednesday look to be rainy/showery - we need the rain badly - near a 100 POP during the days, 80 POP Tuesday night and a 70 POP on Wednesday night with highs in the mid-upper 60s and lows in the 40s - mid 50s and breezy at times. Thursday should cool off into the mid 50s for highs and mid 30s for lows, with mostly sunny skies and an end to the rain as we enter the new month of December. Sunny on Friday with highs in the low 50s, lows in the mid 30s. So we should be closing out this very dry month of November atypically with wet weather that should temper the record-setting dry totals for the month.

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: 0.00" (LR and VP2)
November total precipitation: 0.25"
2016 YTD precipitation: 35.16"

Other data for Monday as follows:
High temp 51.3° (1400)
Low temp 28.0° (0629)
Obs temp 47.4°
Peak wind gust 10 ESE (1327)
Relative Humidity ranged from a max of 91% (0859) to a low of 58% (1329)
Dew point temperatures ranged from 38° to 25°
Barometric pressure values ranged from 30.24" (0000) to 30.07" (2357)

At midnight obs - Cloudy, temperature 47.4°, Winds 1 E, Pressure at 30.07" and falling, relative humidity 68%, dew point of 37°.

Current observations at 0237 EST - Cloudy, temperature 47.8°, winds Calm, barometric pressure 30.04" and falling, relative humidity 74%, dew point 40°.

Radar is still showing a large area of rain just to my west, and should be in here well before sunrise. It is a ragged line running roughly north to south through much of the Appalachians right now.

Sunrise: 0708 (EST) Sunset 1648 (EST) Moonphase: New Moon

Kevin the walrus of Gaithersburg signing off early on this Tuesday morning. Stay tuned for big changes to my report in the coming days please, if the reports come at all. It probably will happen sometime this week, but at least it didn't happen on Monday.

[Kevin Shaw]

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

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Tuesday was a cloudy, mild day with occasional rain most of the day, no rain evident in the evening, but dense fog developed as air temperature met up with the dew point temperature at about the 55° level. Early on this Wednesday morning, temps have stayed mild, in the mid-50s, under cloudy skies obscured by dense fog around 2:30 AM with the dew point temps in the mid 50s. Dense fog and temps holding in the mid 50s should dominate the scene the rest of the overnight till sunrise. A dense fog advisory has been issued by NWS effective currently and expiring at 7 AM. Wednesday should start out with dense fog, with showers developing, possibly a thundershower in the afternoon and warm, with high temps in the upper 60s and a near 100 POP for the rain falling , a near 100 POP of rain showers and isolated thundershowers continuing through Wednesday evening before midnight, then partly cloudy after midnight with low temps dropping into the upper 40s. Thursday should cool off into the mid 50s for highs and mid 30s for lows, with mostly sunny/clear skies and an end to the rain as we enter the new month of December. Sunny on Friday with highs in the upper 40s, lows in the mid 30s. So we are closing out what had been looking like a record dry month of November atypically with wet weather that will result in no extreme records for November dryness.

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: 0.35" (LR) and 0.34" (VP2)
November total precipitation: 0.60"
2016 YTD precipitation: 35.51"

Other data for Tuesday as follows:
High temp 55.9° (2130)
Low temp 46.4° (0436)
Obs temp 45.0°
Peak wind gust 8 E (0052)
Relative Humidity ranged from a max of 98% (2106) to a low of 68% (0000)
Dew point temperatures ranged from 55° to 37°
Barometric pressure values ranged from 30.07" (0000) to 29.81" (1332)

At midnight obs - Cloudy/foggy (dense), temperature 55.0°, Winds Calm, Pressure at 29.94" and falling, relative humidity 98%, dew point of 54°.

Current observations at 0257 EST - Cloudy/dense fog, temperature 54.9°, winds Calm, barometric pressure 29.94" and steady, relative humidity 98%, dew point 54°.

Radar is showing no rain areas in the immediate area at this time. Our next rain due later on Wednesday is now showing on radar in parts of WV, VA, KY and TN, moving NE towards our area. There still appears to be some embedded thunderstorms in this fairly large area of rain in these states.

Sunrise: 0709 (EST) Sunset 1647 (EST) Moonphase: New Moon

Kevin the walrus of Gaithersburg signing off early on this Wednesday morning. Stay tuned for big changes to my report in the coming days please, if the reports can come at all. It probably will happen sometime this week, but at least it didn't happen on Tuesday.