The snow began falling shortly before 8 AM this morning and has continued since.  A winter storm warning is in effect until midnight with 5-8 inches expected.  All of the snow enthusiasts are ecstatic.   As for me, I love a good snow storm.  It breaks up the monotony of winter and gives us a chance to get out and exercise a little.  I’m not seeing any breaks in these cold temperatures anytime soon.  A few days ago, Saturday was supposed to warm up to near 40°F but that has now changed.  Temperatures will remain in the normal range over the next week.  That’s not too bad.  It could be below zero.

Our 10 AM temp is 18°F (-8°C), the humidity is 71% and winds are from the SW at 8 mph.  We currently have light to moderate snow falling.  The pressure is 29.72 in (1006.1 mb) and falling.  Viability is 2 miles and the dew point is 13°F (-11°C).  Sunrise was at 7:59 AM EST, and sunset will be at 5:01 PM EST.  Yesterday’s high was 29°F (-2°C) and the overnight low was 16°F (-9°C).  Averages for this date at 35°F / 22°F.  The record high for Dec. 12 is 61°F (16°C) set in 1949, and the record low is -6°F (-21°C) set in 1962.

DURAND – CORUNNA FORECAST:

Today:  Winter Storm Warning in effect until midnight.   Snow could be heavy at time with 6 inches expected before tonight.  High near 21°F.    Wind ESE at 9-13 mph.  Chance of snow 100%.

Tonight:  Snow continuing until 1 AM, then diminishing to intermittent showers until 3 AM.  Low near 7°F.  Wind E at 12-18 mph, turning to the NNW after midnight with gusts up to 25 mph.  Chance of snow 100%.  Additional snow accumulation around 2 inches.

Thursday:  Mostly sunny with a high of 17°F.   Wind NW at around 6 mph, giving us a wind chill of -3°F.

Thursday Night:  Becoming mostly cloudy with a low near 13°F.  Wind SW at around 7 mph.