Friday, March 20, 2009

Spring Officially Springs!

At 7:44 a.m. exactly, the Vernal Equinox occurs. This is the official start of Spring for the Northern Hemisphere, when the Sun's incoming solar rays are more directed at us than "down under." The Sun's rays pass directly "over" the Equator at 7:44 a.m., meaning the Northern Hemisphere begins receiving more sunlight than the Southern Hemisphere. We pass into Spring and Summer, while the South passes into Fall and Winter.
--Carrie

Friday Morning Mist

The cold front that moved through Central Virginia Thursday afternoon has cleared the Commonwealth, but some lingering clouds and mist remain in the region. I expect this to end by mid-morning, becoming mostly sunny this afternoon and clear by tonight.
--Carrie

Overnight Update

The rain has ended in the metro and will continue to exit the southeastern part of Virginia through the pre-dawn hours Friday. Friday will be cooler with highs in the low to mid 50s in central Virginia.