Monday, September 21, 2009

Quiet Weather in Maine


Although there were clouds out Sunday, they were well up high and left it a beautiful day outside. It kind of makes me jealous for a nice crisp fall day in Maine. Today's picture shows a clear day from New Hampshire to New York.

The clear day comes from what we call High Pressure and Ridging. High pressure is simply the atmosphere building a little dome or bubble over an area. High pressure is usually associated with good weather. The dome or bubble prevents the movement of wind into the center. Weather moves on the wind: no wind, no rain. This doesn't always hold true, but it is a good "rule of thumb".

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