Currently 39 with a S wind of 12 mph making that feel like 32 degrees. Dew Point 30, Barometer 30.20 & falling, Humidity 72%, Visibility 10 mi, Sunrise 8:03 am, Sunset 5:46 pm. Morning sunshine will give way to some afternoon clouds. High 47. SSW winds 10 – 20 mph.

Cloudy tonight with a 20% chance of rain showers. Low 41. SSW winds 15 – 25 mph.

So far, so good with this weather. Our January thaw seems to be holding winter at bay for the time being, which is much appreciated. We know it will come roaring back in when given a chance, but these blizzardless, iceless, snowless days are a blessing we are hoping will last longer than Mother Nature is bound to grant us. But for now….

All sorts of dire forecasts about this year’s flu. Even those of us who get our annual flu shot are evidently not all that well protected against this one that it seems managed to sneak in from Australia and surprise everyone. And it’s a bad one. If you haven’t had it yet, do everything you can to protect yourself. Try to avoid crowds, and above all wash or disinfect your hands constantly. It seems to be our only hope for preventing it. Stay healthy.