I will call this dawn, when it is light enough that the chickens will come out to eat. 7:07 AM
Wind speed: just enough wind to rustle the leaves at ground level. The clouds are moving slowly at the moment:
Temperature: Cold enough that a coat and socks are necessary, but not a scarf or hat. Mittens would have been nice at 10 minutes outside.
(just finished both of these socks)
Visibility: I can see the trees that are a 10 minute walk away from me. Past that there are clouds. How far away are they?
Wet this morning. One sun break. Steady rain since noon.
Thinking about how a weather report uses standard measurements that can be agreed upon.
7:20AM Overcast 50 F. Wind Speed S12 mph. Visibility 10 miles. Dawn 7:22/Dusk 4:27.
Thinking about how a weather forecast is an educated prediction. High wind warning posted for Sunday afternoon into the evening. Winds 25 to 40 mph, with gusts up to 60 mph.
What I learned today: A high wind warning is posted at 40 mph or higher or if the wind lasts for more than an hour or gusts of 58 mph or greater regardless of duration.
We wouldn't know it was almost Thanksgiving around here unless there was a possibility of the power going out or some flooding on Thursday...
And then just as I was about to hit post, I looked out the window and saw...
4:20 PM