Overcast and breezy through the day. Snow beginning this afternoon and accumulating 3+ inches by late this evening. With the snow starting last night, and the winter weather advisory, I was a little surprised to see only enough to make the ground white. Through the morning and into early afternoon, there were only scattered flakes. … Read more

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