Currently 39 with an average wind from the SW of 5 mph. Feels like 31 degrees. Dew point 38, Barometer 29.53, Humidity 100%, Visibility 7 mi., Sunrise 7:58 am, Sunset 6:56 pm.

100% chance of rain showers with a slight chance of an afternoon thunderstorm. High in the mid 40s. NW winds 10-20 mph with gusts to 30.

70% chance of overnight rain. Low in the mid 30s. NW winds around 15 mph with gusts to 30.

Starting to hear the words ‘wet snow’ or ‘snow showers’ being mixed in with our rain forecasts now. Not nice to hear, but it’s beginning to be that time of year. Won’t be long before the word rain disappears completely leaving only the snow words behind. For more months that most of us care to think about. Still peering ahead this week toward what remains looking like a nice weekend. Could be a good chance for a leaf-peeping drive. You never know when the rain/wind is going to make a mess of what should be colorful picture-taking opportunities.  Today would be a good idea to just stay in and stay put if possible. Wish I could do that. Unfortunately, I’m grabbing a rain jacket and heading out into the wet chill.