WiltonWeatherGuy's WunderBlog

How Do You Like Our Rain?

Fri, 3 Jul 2009 14:21:00 GMT

While extreme heat is affecting much of the country, we here in the Northern part of New England are suffering with one of the coolest and wettest early summers we have ever had. In June of 2008 we had a little more than 4.5" of rain, while this year we have had over 10.29". I suspect that may be a record. So far this month we have had 0.95" of rain, and the temperatures have not reached 80°F. That may change in the next few days, if the sun comes out. The N.O...
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And The Rain Keeps Coming!!!

Fri, 3 Jul 2009 11:41:00 GMT

I finally gave up at about 01:00 hours. I could not maintain connection with the satellite due to the rain, which the N.O.A.A. had predicted. This has been an ongoing problem as a result of the signal disruption due to the weather between my satellite dish and the Wildblue Satellite. I wonder if Hughesnet is any better. In inclement weather this has become the norm rather than the exception to the rule. For the overnight the N.W.S. has predicted rain all night ...
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A New Month And No Change In the Weather!!

Thu, 2 Jul 2009 19:39:00 GMT

For the overnight the N.O.A.A. forecast rain. Gee, we ended the month of June with rain, and had a total of 10.29" by the end of it. Now overnight we have had a little more with 0.08" before noon today. During the overnight we had 0.02". Since my last report (I have my recorded data) on the 18th of June my internet connection via the Wildblue Satellite has been spotty at best. The clouds and rain certainly seem to interrupt the signal. I have seen my internet ...
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It Appears That Change Is In Our Future!!

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 11:25:00 GMT

For the overnight the N.O.A.A. forecast no precipitation for the entire period. They did get that part right. They also called for the cloud cover to gradually increase, which it did. Right now it is a bit humid and the overcast is increasing slowly. Currently my anemometer is not operating correctly, so the best I can report is the Beaufort scale based on observation of the wind's effect on the trees. As soon as the anemometer is back on line I will go back to...
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I Did Get The Garden Tilled/It Was A Gorgeous Day!!

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 00:53:00 GMT

It took longer to get the errands run than I though it would. The N.O.A.A. had the predominant weather forecast right, and we had a beautiful day to work outside. I was able to get out and till the garden, both between the rows of plants coming up and the area that has not yet been planted. Early tomorrow morning I should be able to get the tomatoes, potatoes, beans and beets in the ground. Then, with a bit of luck I should be able to get the lawn done. All thi...
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