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Month: August 2017

Big Late Season Heatwave Begins Now!

Big Late Season Heatwave Begins Now!

Well the eclipse is over and it was definitely a wondrous experience. I got to experience less than a minute of totality from the hills south of Maupin. The temperature drop, the twilight look…and finally the sudden darkening of the sky. Anyway. We have a big hot ridgy pattern developing right now, and is expected to stick around for the majority of the next 14 days. Today’s high was 95 after a morning low of 55, and as of 10pm…

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Near Total Eclipse Blog: Details And Weather

Near Total Eclipse Blog: Details And Weather

It’s time for the big ECLIPSE BLOG. A few days ago I thought I had a ride up to a camping site near John Day, for the total eclipse. But those plans fell through. As of right now, my plan is to just enjoy the 99% eclipse from here in town. But what will a 99% eclipse be like? Obviously you can’t see the corona, and also can’t safely look directly at the sun without your protective ISO glasses. The…

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