...but alas, no working batteries in the camera.
But what looked like a young hawk just came and sat for five minutes or so directly next to our birdfeeder. No mistake I'm sure.
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Monday, December 28, 2009
Snow! Again!
The brook is running at 6.4" and the second channel is just barely still running. (Yesterday the second channel was running strong, the falls were roaring and the ice was breaking up with the warmth and the rain.)
It is snowing again, just now, which is indeed funny.
This morning I looked out at the product of yesterday's warmth and rains. The last snow storm had pretty much entirely melted away and the only evidence of snow on the ground was from the storm before that. I could see the old path that had been shoveled out, the parking spaces, and the bare ground cleared for the shed, then covered over for so long, that I had even forgotten about it. Now it will get covered again, only to be rediscovered again some unknown number of days in the future. Fun.
Right now it is 11:13 a.m. and the conditions are:
28.76" of Hg and falling;
38 degrees F (yet the snow is sticking to the ground and natural objects that were frozen over last night);
the USFS Fire Danger Class is NONE;
again, the brook is running at 6.4" and the second channel is open;
there is a light breeze and it is snowing enthusiastically.
It is snowing again, just now, which is indeed funny.
This morning I looked out at the product of yesterday's warmth and rains. The last snow storm had pretty much entirely melted away and the only evidence of snow on the ground was from the storm before that. I could see the old path that had been shoveled out, the parking spaces, and the bare ground cleared for the shed, then covered over for so long, that I had even forgotten about it. Now it will get covered again, only to be rediscovered again some unknown number of days in the future. Fun.
Right now it is 11:13 a.m. and the conditions are:
28.76" of Hg and falling;
38 degrees F (yet the snow is sticking to the ground and natural objects that were frozen over last night);
the USFS Fire Danger Class is NONE;
again, the brook is running at 6.4" and the second channel is open;
there is a light breeze and it is snowing enthusiastically.
Sunday, December 20, 2009
Snow!
The birdfeeder is busy this morning.As of 10 am, we'd gotten about four inches, with more still coming down.
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Sunny but chilly
At 9 am it is barely scrapping 30 degrees.
Bright and sunny with a light wind
The stream is at 6 inches; you may not have noticed, but there was some melting yesterday.
The barometer stands at 29.38 and rising
The birds are taking advantage of the clear weather; our birdfeeders (we added a new one this morning) are very busy! One chickadee was so impatient that he flew right over to my feet as I was filling the feeder on the porch!
Bright and sunny with a light wind
The stream is at 6 inches; you may not have noticed, but there was some melting yesterday.
The barometer stands at 29.38 and rising
The birds are taking advantage of the clear weather; our birdfeeders (we added a new one this morning) are very busy! One chickadee was so impatient that he flew right over to my feet as I was filling the feeder on the porch!
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Monday, December 14, 2009
We're getting a SHED!
Sorry for the lack of posting today: we've all been a bit busy, as we're getting a new shed and we've just been told: it's coming tomorrow!
Photos to come!
Photos to come!
Friday, December 11, 2009
Brrrr
You'll want to add a scarf today. Not only is it cold, but the wind is blowing too!
We just brought in another load of firewood, and we'll have the fire going here, shortly.
The stream level fell overnight, as it wasn't warm enough to melt much more. As of 9 am , the stream is running at 6 inches (had to knock some ice off to get that).
It's 22 degrees and very slowly rising.
Barometer is 29.09 under blue skies
Stay warm!
We just brought in another load of firewood, and we'll have the fire going here, shortly.
The stream level fell overnight, as it wasn't warm enough to melt much more. As of 9 am , the stream is running at 6 inches (had to knock some ice off to get that).
It's 22 degrees and very slowly rising.
Barometer is 29.09 under blue skies
Stay warm!
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Stream is running high!
Between the rain that fell after the snow yesterday and the slowly-creeping-up temperature, we're seeing a lot of water coming down the hill! The stream right now is up to 7 inches even; I think it will go higher today. Both the secondary and tertiary channels are flowing, and the Cascades are rushing through the snow. If you've never seen the Cascades in the winter, come have a look!
The National Weather Service is reporting a total of 7.5 inches of snow in Worcester yesterday.
At 9am, it is just hitting 40 degrees and rising
The barometer is 28.67 and rising under clear blue skies
The National Weather Service is reporting a total of 7.5 inches of snow in Worcester yesterday.
At 9am, it is just hitting 40 degrees and rising
The barometer is 28.67 and rising under clear blue skies
Wednesday, December 09, 2009
SNOW DAY!
Still coming down as snow here at 11 am!
A late post because we needed to get out and play in the snow and then have pancakes.
At 11 am, it is 36 degrees and steady
Barometer is at 28.91 and falling
We haven't yet trudged down to the stream, which is snowy.
We've got maybe five inches here, and there's lots more precipitation coming.
Enjoy! And get out your snowshoes! We're getting out ours!
Tuesday, December 08, 2009
Cold day to vote!
We're posting a bit late today, as we took a bit of the morning to walk down to the polls. Cold out there today!
(Go vote, anyway!)
The cold means that Cook's Pond is starting to get a coat of ice; it's a bit bigger every morning. As it looks like we have only a slight chance of getting above freezing for any length of time this week, that will only continue. Most of the snow we got over the weekend has stuck around, except in the spots that get a lot of sun.
The stream this morning, which is still running briskly, is at 5 inches even.
The barometer (at noon) is at 29.47 and rising; that will change over the course of the afternoon, as we've got a storm coming in.
Current temperature here is just 40, with a bit of a breeze. It was 30 when I check this morning at 7 am.
Snow coming in tonight, through tomorrow lunchtime: could add up to several inches. Best chance of a snow day we've had so far this year!
(Go vote, anyway!)
The cold means that Cook's Pond is starting to get a coat of ice; it's a bit bigger every morning. As it looks like we have only a slight chance of getting above freezing for any length of time this week, that will only continue. Most of the snow we got over the weekend has stuck around, except in the spots that get a lot of sun.
The stream this morning, which is still running briskly, is at 5 inches even.
The barometer (at noon) is at 29.47 and rising; that will change over the course of the afternoon, as we've got a storm coming in.
Current temperature here is just 40, with a bit of a breeze. It was 30 when I check this morning at 7 am.
Snow coming in tonight, through tomorrow lunchtime: could add up to several inches. Best chance of a snow day we've had so far this year!
Monday, December 07, 2009
Juncos are here!
I don't know if they were waiting on snow or what, but those flocks of busy little gray birds are out there this morning. And, tipped off by the squirrels, they've found the birdfeeder.
The stream is at 5.6; down a bit, as the snow really isn't melting.
The temperature is 36 and slowly rising, as of 9am
The barometer is 29.47 inches and steady under overcast skies
The stream is at 5.6; down a bit, as the snow really isn't melting.
The temperature is 36 and slowly rising, as of 9am
The barometer is 29.47 inches and steady under overcast skies
Sunday, December 06, 2009
Snow coated landscape
The Lodge fireplace is ablaze this evening.
The warmer weather never totally materialized and the snows pasted to the sides of the trees are still in evidence.
There are spots of wet mush as well as spots of ice on the trails.
All in all it was and remains beautiful out there.
Today the USFS Fire Danger Class is: NONE (hardly a surprise there!)
Presently it is 9:25 pm and:
The temperature is 27 degrees F;
and the pressure is 29.47" of Hg and steady.
The warmer weather never totally materialized and the snows pasted to the sides of the trees are still in evidence.
There are spots of wet mush as well as spots of ice on the trails.
All in all it was and remains beautiful out there.
Today the USFS Fire Danger Class is: NONE (hardly a surprise there!)
Presently it is 9:25 pm and:
The temperature is 27 degrees F;
and the pressure is 29.47" of Hg and steady.
Saturday, December 05, 2009
Snow coming
Snow is coming, and some of it already fell before switching over to rain.
12:01 p.m. and:
The Cascades Brook is presently running at 5.4";
The temperature is 40 degrees F;
The pressure is at 29.23" and steady;
The sky is overcast, it is spitting rain, and there is a fair breeze;
The USFS Fire Danger Class is at LOW.
The predictions call for a confused mix. No one really knows what the final result will be.
Pavement should fair well as it retains heat well and snow won't accumulate well when and if it falls.
Bare ground cools faster and could see more accumulation.
I have heard that this area could possibly see as much as 3-6" before this is over, but that it will all melt as soon as temps rise on Sunday.
We here are hopeful for snow.
12:01 p.m. and:
The Cascades Brook is presently running at 5.4";
The temperature is 40 degrees F;
The pressure is at 29.23" and steady;
The sky is overcast, it is spitting rain, and there is a fair breeze;
The USFS Fire Danger Class is at LOW.
The predictions call for a confused mix. No one really knows what the final result will be.
Pavement should fair well as it retains heat well and snow won't accumulate well when and if it falls.
Bare ground cools faster and could see more accumulation.
I have heard that this area could possibly see as much as 3-6" before this is over, but that it will all melt as soon as temps rise on Sunday.
We here are hopeful for snow.
Friday, December 04, 2009
Sunny and chilly
Not as lovely as yesterday (which we enjoyed on the Hull ferry in Boston Harbor), but still quite lovely for December 4!
At 9 am it is 40 degrees and rising
The barometer stands at 29.29 inches of mercury and rising
Skies are clear and blue
The stream is up to 6 inches even, still full of runoff from Tuesday's rain.
Still no birds at the feeder.
At 9 am it is 40 degrees and rising
The barometer stands at 29.29 inches of mercury and rising
Skies are clear and blue
The stream is up to 6 inches even, still full of runoff from Tuesday's rain.
Still no birds at the feeder.
Wednesday, December 02, 2009
Clear day
Nice clear cold day out there this morning. Frost on the ground and the windshields.
At 9 am it is 39 degrees and rising (slowly).
Barometer stands at 29.38 and steady.
The stream is at 4.8 inches.
We finally got one of our birdfeeders out yesterday; we'll see if the birds remember us!
At 9 am it is 39 degrees and rising (slowly).
Barometer stands at 29.38 and steady.
The stream is at 4.8 inches.
We finally got one of our birdfeeders out yesterday; we'll see if the birds remember us!
Tuesday, December 01, 2009
Stream is up!
The stream is up to 5 inches this morning, from yesterday's rain. Both the secondary and tertiary channels are open.
At 9 am it is 38 degrees and rising slowly. It's cold enough to numb your ears!
The barometer is at 29.09 and rising under clear blue skies.
The work on the development next door continues, 'though it looks like today they won't be in Olean Street but are sticking within the property.
At 9 am it is 38 degrees and rising slowly. It's cold enough to numb your ears!
The barometer is at 29.09 and rising under clear blue skies.
The work on the development next door continues, 'though it looks like today they won't be in Olean Street but are sticking within the property.
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