Tuesday, October 31, 2006


It was a sunny day today until late this afternoon when cloud moved in associated with an approaching warm front. Showers are possiblr tonight with increasing temperatures.

Today's low 3.0*C
Today's high 10.5*C
High barometer 101.3 kPa
Low barometer 100.8 kPa

Current

Overcast
Temp 8.0*C
Wind W 10 km
Barometer 101.2 kPa
Humidity 40%

Monday, October 30, 2006


Today was a mainly cloudy day with a few sunny breaks. Winds were still strong this morning.

Today's high 7.9*C
Today's low 5.1*C
High barometer 100.3
Low barometer 99.5 kPa

Current

Overcast
Temp 5.2*C
Wind W 20 km
Barometer 100.3 kPa
Humidity 50%
Weekend storm recap.

AWCN11 CWHX 300235
SPECIAL WEATHER SUMMARY MESSAGE FOR NOVA SCOTIA ISSUED BY ENVIRONMENT
CANADA AT 10:35 PM AST SUNDAY 29 OCTOBER 2006.

AN INTENSE LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM MOVED ACROSS WESTERN QUéBEC OVER THE
WEEKEND. A SHARP TROUGH OF LOW PRESSURE ASSOCIATED TO THIS LOW MOVED
ACROSS THE MARITIMES LATE SATURDAY AND INTO SUNDAY BRINGING RAIN AND
VERY STRONG SOUTHEAST WINDS AHEAD OF IT. BEHIND THE TROUGH
SOUTHWESTERLY WINDS REMAINED STRONG FOR MUCH OF SUNDAY BEFORE
GRADUALLY DIMINISHING LATE SUNDAY EVENING.

HERE ARE SOME RAINFALL AMOUNTS AND MAXIMUM WIND GUSTS ASSOCIATED WITH
THE EVENT.

LOCATION RAINFALL (MM) WIND GUST (KM/H)
-------- ------------- --------------
GRAND ETANG N/A 131 (5AM SUNDAY)
BRIER ISLAND 23 105 (1AM SUNDAY)
SYDNEY 38 80 (8AM SUNDAY)
YARMOUTH 32 96 (11PM SATURDAY)
HALIFAX INTL AIRPORT 54 89 (2AM SUNDAY)
HALIFAX (CLAYTON PARK) 54 N/A
HALIFAX (SHEARWATER) 25 N/A
PORT HAWKESBURY * 54 N/A
GREENWOOD AIRPORT 22 76 (12AM SUNDAY)
GREENWOOD (NORTH MT) N/A 89 (1AM SUNDAY)
BACCARO POINT N/A 94 (9PM SATURDAY)
NAPPAN (NEAR AMHERST) N/A 83 (3PM SUNDAY)

* VOLUNTEER WEATHER WATCHER

END/RL/CF

Sunday, October 29, 2006


High winds and heavy rain overnight but nothing out of the ordinary for this time of year. Temperature rose overnight but dropped back this morning. Today saw a mix of sun and clouds, windy with the occasional brief shower.

Today's high 14.8*C
Today's low 6.6*C
High barometer 99.9 kPa
Low barometer 98.8 kPa
Rainfall 56 mm

Current

Partly cloudy
Temp 7.4*C
Wind SW 15 km
Barometer 99.3 kPa
Humidity 43%

Saturday, October 28, 2006


A stormy night is upon us and it is just beginning. Today was a cloudy day except for this morning when we did have some sunny breaks. A heavy frost this morning with our coldest temperatures of the season. EC has issued a wind warning with gusts of up to 110 km/hr.

Today's low -2.4*C
Today's high 9.8*C
High barometer 102.0 kPa
Low barometer 100.9 kPa
Rainfall Tr up to 9:15 pm

Current

Drizzle
Temp 9.6*C
Wind SE 30 km
Barometer 100.9 kPa
Humidity 65%

Friday, October 27, 2006

Evironment Canada warning for Tomorrow evening.

Halifax Metro and Halifax County West
3:46 PM ADT Friday 27 October 2006
Wind warning for
Halifax Metro and Halifax County West issued

This is a warning that potentially damaging winds are expected in these regions. Monitor weather conditions..Listen for updated statements.



A low pressure system will deepen rapidly over the Great Lakes Saturday then track northeastward over southwestern Québec Saturday night. A frontal system associated with this low is forecast to cross the Maritimes Saturday night. Strong southeast winds with gusts up to 100 km/h can be expected ahead of this system. Les suete winds over the Cape Breton Highlands are expected to reach 140 km/h. The public is advised that an area of rain at times heavy will accompany these winds. Rainfall amounts of 30 to 40 millimetres can be expected to fall rapidly in a short period of time over most localities.

A sunny day today, with light winds making it much more pleasant than yesterday. You cauld say it is the calm before the storm because tomorrow evening we can expect high winds up to 100 km/hr and heavy rain.

Today's high 8.6*C
Today's low 0.8*C
High barometer 101.8 kPa
Low barometer 100.8 kPa

Current

A few clouds
Temp 2.2*C
Wind N 5 km
Barometer 101.8 kPa
Humidity 70%

Thursday, October 26, 2006


This morning started out sunny but it quickly clouded over. It wwas a coolday with gusty NW winds. Began to clear late afternoon. Still calling for wind and rain late Saturday.

Today's high 6.4*C
Today's low 2.6*C
High barometer 100.7 kPa
Low Barometer 99.9 kPa

Current

A few clouds
Temp 3.8*C
Wind NW 10 km
Barometer 100.7 kPa
Humidity 53%

Wednesday, October 25, 2006


Cloudy earlier today with a couple of sunny breaks. Showers started this afternoon and continue this evening. Next weather maker appears to be on Sunday with rain and high winds. Tomorrow and Friday look to be cloudy with sunny breaks, more sun on Friday.

Today's high 10.1*C
Today's low 4.1*C
High barometer 99.7 kPa
Low barometer 99.3 kPa
Rainfall 1 mm


Current

Light rain
Temp 5.2*C
Wind NW 10 km
Barometer 99.7 kPa
Humidity 92%

Tuesday, October 24, 2006


A mostly cloudy day today with a few short sunny breaks.

Today's high 11.2*C
Today's low 5.0*C
High barometer 100.1 kPa
Low barometer 99.2 kPa

Current

Overcast
Temp 8.8*C
Wind N 5 km
Barometer 99.3 kPa
Humidity 60%

Monday, October 23, 2006


Cloudy with sunny breaks this today. Showers overnight clearing through the day tomorrow.

Today's high 11.1*C
Today's low 2.1*C
High barometer 100.9 kPa
Low barometer 100.1 kPa

Current

Cloudy
Temp 7.3*C
Wind calm
Barometer 100.1 kPa
Humidity 66%

Sunday, October 22, 2006


A cloudy day today with a couple of sunny breaks. Cool and breezy, a really Fall like day. Rain forecasted to begin tomorrow afternoon.

Today's high 10.7*C
Today's low 5.7*C
High barometer 100.9 kPa
Low barometer 100.0 kPa
Rainfall nil

Current

Cloudy
Temp 7.7*C
Wind NW 5 km
Barometer 100.9 kPa
Humidity 61%

Saturday, October 21, 2006


A clody windy cool day today. Temperature rose early this morning only to drop back before sunrise. Heavyrain overnight.

Today's high 15.7*C
Today's low 8.9*C
High barometer 99.7 kPa
Low barometer 98.9 kPa
Rainfall 21 mm

Current

Overcast
Temp 9.4*C
Wind NW 20 km
Barometer 99.7 kPa
Humidity 63%

Friday, October 20, 2006


Today was a cloudy drizzly day. Rain expected overnight and tomorrow shoukd be breezy and drizzly as well. May see the sun on Sunday then it is down hill from there.

Today's high 14.3*C
Today's low 9.9*C
High barometer 101.0 kPa
Low barometer 100.1 kPa
Rainfall 1 mm (at 9 pm)

Current

Overcast
Temp 14.0*C
Wind SE 15 km
Barometer 100.1 kPa
Humidity 87%

Thursday, October 19, 2006


Today was a cloudy day with sunny breaks until this evening when it cleared off. A system will move through tomorrow afternoon and evening with rain and wind. Looking at the models next week looks to be cool and blustery with some rain.

Today's high 14.4*C
Today's low current temperature
High barometer 100.9 kPa
Low barometer 100.4 kPa

Current

Partly cloudy
Temp 9.1*C
Wind calm
Barometer 100.8 kPa
Humidity 83%

Wednesday, October 18, 2006


Rain started before 10:00 this morning and lasted through the day. Looks loke some unsettled weather for the next few days.

Today's high 14.7*C
Today's low 6.9*C
High barometer 102.4 kPa
Low barometer 100.5 kPa
Rain 14 mm (up to 9 pm)

Current

Drizzle
Temp 14.5*C
Wind SW 5 km
Barometer 100.5 kPa
Humidity 97%

Tuesday, October 17, 2006


Sunny today, until late this afternoon when clouds from the next system moved in. Showers are forecasted tomorrow.

Today's high 13.3*C
Today's low 0.6*C
High barometer 102.8 kPa
Low barometer 102.5 kPa

Current

Cloud
Temp 8.1*C
Wind SW 5 km
Barometer 102.5 kPa
Humidity 66%

Monday, October 16, 2006


Another sunny day with seasonal temperatures. Sunny again tomorrow with possible rain on Wednesday/Thursday.

Today's high 12.3*C
Today's low 1.4*C
High barometer 102.5 kPa
Low barometer 101.8 kPa

Cuirrent

Clear
Temp 4.3*C
Wind calm
Barometer 102.5 kPa
Humidity 66%

Sunday, October 15, 2006


Sunny but a little cool today, in fact the upcoming week will be the same way.

Today's high 13.5*C
Today's low 6.2*C
High barometer 101.5 kPa
Low barometer 100.1 kPa
Rainfall 4 mm (last evening and overnight)
Storm total 38 mm

Current

Clear
Temp 7.1*C
Wind NW 10 km
Barometer 101.5 kPa
Humidity 51%

Saturday, October 14, 2006


Cloudy today with heavy rain beginning late this afternoon. Higher amounts than what EC was forecasting.

Today's high 13.8*C
Today's low 9.0*C
High barometer 101.3 kPa
Low barometer 100.3 kPa

Current

Rain
Temp 9.8*C
Wind N 10 km
Barometer 100.3 kPa
Humidity 99%
Rain thus far 32 mm

Friday, October 13, 2006


Fog and drizzle this morning then clearing mid afternoon. Temperature to be cooler tonight with rain tomorrow afternoon and night, 10-15 mm forcasted.

Today's high 18.2*C
Today's low current temp
High barometer 100.9 kPa
Low barometer 100.4 kPa
Rainfall 4mm (last evening and overnight)
Storm total 57 mm

Current

Clear
Temp 12.5*C
Wind calm
Barometer 100.9 kPa
Humidity 98%
Environment Canada statement on October 12 storm.

AWCN11 CWHX 131557
SPECIAL WEATHER SUMMARY MESSAGE FOR NOVA SCOTIA ISSUED BY ENVIRONMENT
CANADA AT 12:57 PM ADT FRIDAY 13 OCTOBER 2006.

AN INTENSE TROUGH OF LOW PRESSURE BROUGHT PERIODS OF HEAVY RAIN AND
STRONG GUSTY SOUTHEAST WINDS ACROSS MOST OF NOVA SCOTIA ON THURSDAY,
12 OCTOBER 2006.

HERE ARE SOME UNOFFICIAL RAINFALL AMOUNTS AND MAXIMUM WIND GUSTS
ASSOCIATED WITH THE EVENT.

LOCATION RAINFALL (MM) WIND GUST (KM/H)
-------- ------------- ----------------
YARMOUTH 28 63
KEJIMKUJIK 29 50
GREENWOOD 13 63
HALIFAX INTN'L AIRPORT 44 80
SHEARWATER 31 69
MCNABS ISLAND N/A 91
DEBERT 17 59
TRACADIE 27 N/A
SYDNEY 30 59
INGONISH BEACH 50 46
GRAND ETANG N/A 113
PORT HAWKESBURY 60 N/A
BADDECK BELL 27 N/A
LIVERPOOL 39 N/A
CLAYTON PARK 50

END/ASPC


Here at my location I recorded 57 mm.
A tractor-trailer went off the road early afternoon on the 102 Hwy between Kearney Lake and Bedford causing major traffic jams through out the area well into the evening. Rainning very heavily and strong winds at the time of the accident. Driver only suffered minor injuries.

Thursday, October 12, 2006


Well I am back after 4 days with no internet and then being sick. Today saw rain at times heavy and strong SE winds gusting to 70-80 km/hr. Rain and wind tappered off late this afternoon.

Today's high 17.6*C
Today's low 11.3*C
High barometer 102.3 kPa
Low barometer 100.5 kPa
Rainfall 53 mm

Current

Fog and drizzle
Temp 17.4*C
Wind SW 15 km
Barometer 100.6 kPa
Humidity 95%

Friday, October 06, 2006


A cool Fallish day today with frost this morning. Sunny all day long with light NE winds. Got home late yesterday so couldn't post. Heavy rain in the morning, 21 mm, then clearing and dropping temperatures.

Today's high 13.1*C
Today's low 2.4*C
High barometer 103.2 kPa
Low barometer 102.3 kPa
Rainfall nil

Current

Clear
Temp 6.3*C
Wind NE 5 km
Barometer 103.2 kPa
Humidity 65%

Wednesday, October 04, 2006


A warm day today under sunny skies until this evening when clouds took over in advance of an approaching system. Rain expected overnight with clearing tomorrow and falling temperatures.

Today's high 21.5*C
Today's low 12.2*C
High barometer 101.9 kPa
Low barometer 101.5 kPa
Rainfall nil

Current

Overcast
Temp 15.9*C
Wind SW 5 km
Barometer 101.5 kPa falling
Humidity 84%

Tuesday, October 03, 2006


Sunny here today with a rising barometer and nw winds. Rain forecasted for tomorrow night.

Today's high 16.4*C
Today's low 6.6*C
High barometer 101.7 kPa
Low barometer 100.9 kPa

Current

A few clouds
Temp 11.7*C
Wind NW 10 km
Barometer 101.7 kPa
Humidity 70%

Monday, October 02, 2006


Rain overnight last night and showers off and on during the day gave 20 mm, a lot less than was forecasted by EC. However they did revise their forecast downward shortly after 6 am. Wind has now switched to the NW as system has passed us and barometer is rising quickly.

Today's high 14.6*C
Today's low current temp
High barometer 101.7 kPa
Low barometer 100.3 kPa
Rainfall 20 mm

Current

Overcast/light drizzle
Temp 9.7*C
Wind NW 20 km
Barometer 100.7 kPa
Humidity 97%

Sunday, October 01, 2006


We spent an enjoyable weekend at the cottage, but why are the weekends so darn short?
Looks like rain tonight and tomorrow, EC is calling for up to 50 mm. Hopefully a day off work.

Today's high 14.6*C
Today's low 5.1*C
High barometer 102.8 kPa
Low barometer 102.1 kPa

Current

Overcast
Temp 14.2*C
Wind SE 15 km
Barometer 102.1 kPa
Humidity 80%
Rainfall nil