Only On The Walters Post

Well, it feels like winter’s easing in for good now. The temperature’s sitting around 30.6°F (-0.8°C) and the air’s a bit damp at 64 percent humidity. The barometer’s reading 29.06 inches of mercury, which is on the low side, so the air’s unsettled and we might see a change overnight.

Winds are calm from the east, hardly moving. When it gets that still and the pressure’s low, it usually means clouds are thickening up and maybe a little snow or mist before morning.

Tonight: Calm and cold, staying near the freezing mark. Expect a heavy frost on anything left outside, especially metal and grass.

Tomorrow (Sunday): Starts off gray, maybe a few flurries or a light drizzle. Should climb to about 36°F (2°C) through the day, but it’ll feel colder if that east wind picks up. Could see a touch of clearing by late afternoon.

Nature’s Signs: The chickadees have been darting in and out of the feeder like they know something’s coming. Deer went quiet early, hiding away somewhere warm. When the woods go still like that, it’s a fair bet winter’s slowly closing in on us.

Until the next time: Keep Your Minds Open & Your Stories Alive.