Afternoon Visit to Sandy Beach

Sandy Beach and Mt. Edgecumbe

Mostly sunny, frosty overnight official temperatures in the 30s (though not in Starrigavan valley). I considered heading up Verstovia during my morning calls, but didn’t make it out. I went out this afternoon. I had noticed ice on Cascade Creek and Granite Creek as I drove by. When I got to Starrigavan, I was curious … Read more

Morning Birding, Afternoon Sunset

Alpenglow on Clouds and Mountains

Mostly sunny with temperatures in the 30s. Light to moderate winds, depending on location. I had agreed to go for a bird walk with a high school class this morning. I met them in front of their school along Lincoln Street mid-morning. While waiting for the class to come out, several ravens landed on the … Read more

Downtown Owl

Bench with a View

Clear early, becoming partly cloudy. Calm winds. Frosty overnight with temperatures up to around 40F by the afternoon. Light frost again last night. I had windows to scrape when I headed out later in the morning. I was a few minutes up Indian River trail on my way to take care of ibuttons when I … Read more

Clear Skies and Afternoon Sun

Alpenglow on the High Peaks

Clear and warmer. Less windy, but still gusty winds at Silver Bay and out of Katlian Bay. Freezing overnight with temperatures into the low 40s today. Although it was not as cold overnight, the humidity must have come up a bit. I saw some frost on the car windows when I looked out first thing. … Read more

February Ice

View from a Frozen Swan Lake

Continuing outflow weather, though less strong than over the weekend. Temperatures overnight were in the upper 20s, and rose into the upper 30s today. Gusty winds continued at some locations, though seemingly diminished compared to previous days. I spent the afternoon out and about. I went out to Silver Bay first. Dave (aka Starling Birch) … Read more

More February Sun

Snowy Trail

Continuing clear and cool. Breezy, though less than the past two days. I woke this morning and saw the temperature had slowly risen overnight. Temperatures remained below freezing, but were not as cold as expected. The official temperature did reach 32F early this afternoon, but I think many places were not that warm. Along with … Read more