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Beginning clear with clouds moving in from the north and west later in the afternoon. Temperatures not above freezing during the day. Light winds. Snow started falling very late. I spent part of the afternoon out and about. I did drive out to Silver Bay, but didn’t stop and take any pictures. There was only … Read more

Clear and cooler. Breezy, though less so than yesterday. Temperatures dropped down into the 20s overnight and at or just above freezing during the day. After lunch I went up Indian River to take care of the ibuttons. When snow is short-lived in town, it’s easy for me to forget about. I didn’t expect to … Read more

Clear and cool. Temperatures in the low 30s and gusty winds mostly out of the north. I drove out to Sawmill Cove this afternoon. I was curious of the wind would be raising williwaws. As it turned out, winds were fairly calm. I think they need a more easterly component to really show up strong … Read more

Overcast, becoming partly cloudy. Clearing in the late afternoon. Chilly winds out of the north starting in the afternoon. I made it out for some birding this afternoon. I spent time at ANB harbor watching to see if a Horned Puffin might come close (Connor saw one right by the dock yesterday). One puffin was … Read more

Overcast with occasional rain. Temperatures in the upper 30s and light winds. I went for a drive to check out birds for a bit this afternoon. It is Great Backyard Bird Count weekend. I had forgotten you’re supposed to submit lists with at least 15 minutes at a location, so most of what I’ve reported … Read more

Overcast and rain for much of the day. Temperatures near 40. Despite temperatures above freezing, there was a snow shower around midday. I held off heading out until later this afternoon. Around 4pm I walked down to the beach for low tide. The predicted was a -1.8ft around 6pm, but actual levels were 0.5ft or … Read more