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Today’s Weather
Expect a cloudy day with the possibility of afternoon rain, bringing about 0.30 inches of much-needed moisture. The high temperature will reach a cool 53 degrees, accompanied by a gentle southeast breeze at 5 to 10 mph. Don’t forget your umbrella!
Astronomical April
April is packed with exciting astronomy events. With warmer weather drawing people outside, those venturing out after dark will have plenty to enjoy in the night sky. On April 1, the first night of the month will shine under the light of the Full Pink Moon. Despite its name, the moon won’t actually appear pink when it rises. According to the Old Farmer’s Almanac, this moon marked the arrival of the “moss pink” (Phlox subulata), also known as wild ground phlox or creeping phlox—one of the earliest wildflowers of spring. The Lyrid meteor shower will light up the sky on April 21-22, peaking the night before Earth Day. It’s the first big meteor show since early January, when the Quadrantids made a short but dazzling appearance. At its peak, you could see up to 20 meteors an hour, with the best viewing in the early hours of Wednesday, April 22, just before dawn. If clouds block the view, there’s still a good chance to catch more shooting stars the following night.
April 22, just a night after the Lyrids peak, the crescent moon will appear in the sky alongside Jupiter. This stunning pair will be visible in the western sky without the need for a telescope, even in brightly lit cities. Those with an unobstructed view of the horizon may also spot Venus near the constellation Orion shortly after nightfall.
Today: Cloudy with rain by afternoon (.30″) High 53 Winds: SE 5-10 mph
Tonight: Cloudy & mild with rain (.50″) heavy at times. Low 46 Winds: SE 5-10 mph
Wednesday (April 1st): Mostly cloudy, windy and very warm; a couple of showers and a thunderstorm in the afternoon. High 73 Winds: WNW 15-20+ mph
Wednesday night: Evening showers and turning much colder. Low 36 Winds: NE 5-10 MPH
Thursday: Cooler with periods of showers (.20″). High 40 (feel like 36) Winds: ENE 5-10 mph
Thursday night: Some light rain & chilly. Low 35 Winds: E 5-01 mph
Friday: Cloudy & mild with some rain. High 65 (feel like 62) Winds: S 5-15 mph
Friday night: Mostly cloudy with early rain. Low 46 Winds: SW 5-10 mph
Saturday: Some sun & warm. High 72 Winds: Light & Variable
Saturday night: Cloudy with some rain. Low 39 Winds: ESE 5-10 mph
Weather Patterns We’re Watching
Easter weekend some sun & warm on Saturday with highs in the lower 70s and Easter Sunday cloudy & rainy with a high around 60 degrees.
Get Out!
Elevations for summits above 4,000 feet in Northern New Hampshire today: Summits will be hidden, with a chance of morning snow followed by rain and freezing rain. Temperatures will reach the upper 30s, with southeast winds at 15 to 20 mph and gusts up to 45 mph. There’s a 90 percent chance of precipitation.
Elevations between 2,500 and 4,000 feet in Northern New Hampshire today: Summits will be hidden, with a chance of morning snow followed by rain. In the afternoon, expect freezing rain and snow. Highs will be in the mid-30s, with southeast winds up to 10 mph and gusts reaching 30 mph. There’s a 90 percent chance of precipitation.
