8-14 Day Outlook – Tuesday December 28

The 8-14 day outlook is trending cooler but not that much cooler, maybe seasonable weather which for January doesn’t mean that cold any more.

Remember with the latest 30 year climate normals, the average high temperature is like 32 1/2 degrees in the coldest part of the year any snow Albany gets is unlikely to last long. And the 15 year climate normals are like 34 1/2 for the coldest time of the year.

It’s not to say that cold weather won’t happen but is likely to be a short period of time.

Weather Update – December 28, 2021

Mild with a lot of clouds around πŸŒ₯

Saves on the heating bills though I sure like seeing the sun from time to time. That said it looks like January is trending cold and that should bring many clear days. Who knows at this point though if I will be working downtown or things will go remote again with the COVID.

Today.
Feels like …
November 30th.

Mostly Cloudy

Mostly cloudy.

South wind 5 to 13 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.

and

43 degrees , 4:29
sunset.
Tonight.
Feels like …
November 20th.

Chance of Rain/Snow then Chance of Snow

A chance of rain and snow before 10pm, then a chance of snow. Cloudy.

Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

and

30 degrees , 7:24
sunrise.
Wednesday.
Feels like …
December 12th.

Slight Chance of Wintry Mix then Cloudy

A slight chance of drizzle, snow showers, and freezing drizzle before 7am, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers between 7am and 10am. Cloudy.

Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

and

39 degrees , 4:30
sunset.
Wednesday Night.
Feels like …
November 10th.

Slight Chance of Rain then Slight Chance of Rain/Snow

A slight chance of rain after 11pm, mixing with snow after 3am. Cloudy.

Light southeast wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

and

33 degrees , 7:25
sunrise.
Thursday.
Feels like …
December 3rd.

Chance of Rain/Snow then Chance of Rain

A chance of rain and snow before 7am, then a chance of rain. Cloudy.

Light south wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

and

42 degrees , 4:31
sunset.
Thursday Night.
Feels like …
November 7th.

Chance of Rain

A chance of rain, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy.

Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

and

34 degrees , 7:25
sunrise.
Friday.
Feels like …
November 25th.

Partly Sunny

Partly sunny.

and

45 degrees , 4:31
sunset.
Friday Night.
Feels like …
November 10th.

Mostly Cloudy then Chance of Rain/Snow

A chance of rain after 1am, mixing with snow after 2am. Mostly cloudy.

Chance of precipitation is 30%.

and

33 degrees , 7:25
sunrise.
New Year’s Day.
Feels like …
November 30th.

Rain/Snow then Rain

Rain and snow, becoming all rain after 8am. High near 43. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

and

43 degrees , 4:32
sunset.
Saturday Night.
Feels like …
October 31st.

Rain is likely

Rain likely, mainly before 1am. Cloudy.

Chance of precipitation is 60%.

and

36 degrees , 7:25
sunrise.
Sunday.
Feels like …
November 28th.

Chance of Showers

A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy.

Chance of precipitation is 50%.

and

44 degrees , 4:33
sunset.
Sunday Night.
Feels like …
December 29th.

Mostly Cloudy

Mostly cloudy.

and

19 degrees , 11 max wind chill, 7:25
sunrise.
Monday.
Cold !

Mostly Sunny

Mostly sunny.

and

30 degrees , 10 max wind chill, 4:34
sunset.

Good Morning – December 28, 2021

Good morning! Tonight is the 4:30 PM Sunset πŸŒ† .

Further evidence that summer is coming.

Mostly cloudy and 33 degrees in Delmar, NY. ☁ There is a south breeze at 5 mph. πŸƒ. Temperatures will drop below freezing at around 11 pm. β˜ƒοΈ

Sidewalks are a bit icy this morning ❄ and there was a bit of drizzle when I left home but it seems like it’s clearing out a bit.

Getting a free ride to work today 🚍 as the fare box on the bus is broken. Annoying how the fare box keeps beeping. πŸ›Ž Taking the earlier express in, I’ll probably walk the Plaza for a while before work so I can get my steps in.

Still been trying to do 10,000 steps a day, 🚢 which is roughly 5 miles. Last week I crossed 100 days with my step counter and a day later I reached 500 miles walking since mid September. It’s tough though with the dark and cold evening – I walked yesterday evening but rarely do after I walk home from the express in the evening. 😴

Asbestos Mine – Val-des-Sources, QuοΏ½bec – Atlas Obscura

Asbestos Mine – Val-des-Sources, QuοΏ½bec – Atlas Obscura

Coincidentally, 1899 was also the year in which the first report on the health hazards of asbestos was filed. However, it was not until the 1970s that information about the toxicity of asbestos became widespread and demand for the mineral started falling. It was a slow, but steady decline that eventually led to the closure of the last asbestos mine in Asbestos in 2012. Eager to shed any association with the harmful mineral, the inhabitants of Asbestos decided to change the name of their town to Val-des-Sources (Valley of the Springs) in 2020.

Today, the open-air mine is filled with water and it is off-limits to visitors, but an observation platform was built on the adjacent hill and gives a commanding view of the mine from a safe distance.