Occasional showers and temperatures in the 30s. Precipitation fell as a mix of rain and snow. Although there was minimal accumulation in the central part of town, out at Starrigavan I noticed more slushy snow on the road. I went for a drive early this afternoon to look around. A small area of open water ... Read more
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Temperatures climbed into the 40s today. It had rained overnight. Despite the warmer temperatures, what precipitation fell during daylight hours included a fair amount of snow. This evening graupel and snow showers moved over with some rain mixed in at times. There was little accumulation by the time I called it good for the day. ... Read more
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Mostly cloudy throughout the day. Calm winds and little or no precipitation. Temperatures warmed to the mid 30s. A colorful sunrise drew me out first thing (for me) this morning. I suspect I missed the most intense color. However, I was able to see a less intense pink across much of the sky. Clouds were ... Read more
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Overcast with minimal wind away from the water. Temperatures in the mid-30s. Occasional light snow. I was over at the channel this morning and surprised to see a couple of folks stand up paddle boarding down the channel during a snow flurry. While there I noticed a dense group of mostly gulls really going at ... Read more
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