Currently 8 with a calm average wind from the N. Feels like 8 degrees. Dew Point 15, Barometer 30.16, Humidity 94%, Visibility 10 mi., Sunrise 7:55 am, Sunset 5:58.

Sunshine galore today. High 36. WNW winds 5 -10 mph.

Cloudy overnight with a low of 232. S winds 5 -10 mph.

So, today is a delight – well for Winter, anyway. But anybody with chores or errands to run should get out and do them today. Tomorrow ushers in the snow and by this weekend we’ll be experiencing the beginning of some brutal cold temperatures. A punishing Arctic blast of cold air is going to pay the nation an unwelcome visit. And it’s going to hang around for awhile. The harshness of the month of February is going to leave little doubt that, although this might be the shortest month, it’s the worst as far as beastly Winter weather goes. Right now Spring seems to be so far away…