The actual winter storm is over, and, if the forecasters are correct, temperatures will be well above freezing tomorrow.
In the meantime, we must put up with sub–freezing temperatures and the lingering effects of the frozen precipitation that fell Thursday night and Friday morning.
Once again, it appears to be too treacherous to attempt to read my meter. I will try to do it tomorrow — forecasts are calling for a high of 40°.
Saturday, December 7, 2013
Friday, December 6, 2013
December 6, 2013
This is one of those rare occasions when I don't have a picture to post.
The reason is the weather. We got some freezing rain last night, and there are too many obstacles between me and my meter — the frozen–over stairs that separate me from the ground level, the uphill walk to my meter, and several potentially hazardous spots that are out of my view from my apartment.
It was cold yesterday and last night, low to mid–30s — and, even though it was 80° on Wednesday, apparently the ground was cold enough for the precipitation to stick.
The current temperature is 27°, and forecasts indicate that the temperature won't go above freezing until tomorrow or Sunday.
The reason is the weather. We got some freezing rain last night, and there are too many obstacles between me and my meter — the frozen–over stairs that separate me from the ground level, the uphill walk to my meter, and several potentially hazardous spots that are out of my view from my apartment.
It was cold yesterday and last night, low to mid–30s — and, even though it was 80° on Wednesday, apparently the ground was cold enough for the precipitation to stick.
The current temperature is 27°, and forecasts indicate that the temperature won't go above freezing until tomorrow or Sunday.
Thursday, December 5, 2013
December 5, 2013
The cold front has arrived — as predicted — and we will soon see if the forecast of wintry precipitation will come true as well.
Officially, it was 80° here yesterday. It was in the 60s and 70s for several days prior to that. I find it hard to believe the ground is cold enough for the precipitation to make travel dangerous, but that is what the forecasters are talking about for the next few days.
FYI, the temperature is 36° as I write this. For the first time in maybe a week or more, my heat kicked on during the night. I expected an increase in electricity consumption when I checked my meter. I was right.
This morning's meter reading is between 12713 and 12714. Yesterday's reading was 12701 so my consumption was 12½ kWh, slightly more than twice my consumption in the previous 24 hours and a little under twice my consumption compared to this date last year.
Wednesday, December 4, 2013
December 4, 2013
The temperature was in the 70s yesterday, and more of the same is expected today — but then things are supposed to turn colder in a hurry.
By this weekend, the forecasts are suggesting, daytime highs will be in the low 30s, nighttime lows will be in the 20s, and freezing rain is a distinct possibility.
High electricity consumption seems unavoidable this weekend — assuming, of course, that the freezing rain doesn't knock out power altogether — but, for now, my consumption has remained in single digits.
This morning's meter reading is 12701. Yesterday's reading was 12695 so my consumption in the last 24 hours was 6 kWh, which is 25% less than the previous 24 hours and 33% lower than this date last year.
Tuesday, December 3, 2013
December 3, 2013
Today is likely to be the warmest day of this week. Forecasts say it will be in the upper 70s today, then it will be in the lower 70s tomorrow, 40s on Thursday and at or near freezing (with freezing rain) on Friday.
The temperature was only supposed to get to 69° yesterday, but it got into the 70s before the sun went down.
This morning's meter reading is 12695. Yesterday's reading was 12687. That means consumption was 8 kWh, an increase of less than 7% compared to the previous 24 hours and 20% lower than this date in 2012.
Monday, December 2, 2013
December 2, 2013
The milder weather is here until about Thursday or Friday.
The temperature got into the upper 60s yesterday. When I woke up this morning, the temperature was 45°. I expected my electricity consumption to drop, and it did.
This morning's meter reading is 12687. Yesterday's reading was between 12679 and 12680 so consumption was 7½ kWh — 25% lower than yesterday and this date last year.
Sunday, December 1, 2013
December 1, 2013
The temperature finally broke into the 60s yesterday. It was 66° by the middle of the afternoon.
And it was milder at night than it has been. It was in the 50s when I got up this morning.
That is the pattern that is expected through this week, then it will turn colder by the weekend. Well, that is what the forecasters say.
This morning's meter reading is between 12679 and 12680. Yesterday's meter reading was between 12669 and 12670 so my consumption in the last 24 hours was 10 kWh. That's a 20% drop.
But it is about 25% higher than it was a year ago.
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