Frost
There was a little bit of frost in places this morning. I think it’s the first frost of the season.
Weather Movements
Yesterday I noticed that the weather seemed to be moving in from the Northwest. Normally I notice weather moving in from the West to Southwest. It was a little strange to see clear skies out over Sitka Sound to the South/Southeast as a rain squall moved in from the direction of Halibut Point Road.
Fresh Snow
I saw some fresh snow on the unamed peak behind the Sisters today. I wouldn’t be surprised if it had been there for a couple of days at least.
Marbled Godwits
The marbled godwits are back. I saw the first ones a couple of days ago and they have been on the lawn for at least part of each day since. There seems to be more this year than last. The most I counted last year at one time was 17. Today there were 20 or … Read more
Pollen
Pollen was in the air today. I suspect it was from spruce trees, but it may have been from something else. I was talking with someone outside today and noticed a strange something in the air. I thought it might be mist particles or smoke, but it did not feel like mist, and I could … Read more