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Canton, New York, United States (13617)  Lat: 44.60N, Lon: 75.17W
Wx Zone: NYZ087 ICAO Used: KMSS
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Current Conditions
Updated: 7:53 AM EDT SAT MAY 18 2013
Sun & Moon Information:
Fair
Fair
Temp: 50°F
Humidity: 74%
Wind Speed: CALM
Barometer: 30.30 in.
Dewpoint: 42°F
Heat Index: 50°F
Wind Chill: 50°F
Civil Twilight: 4:54 AM EDT Moon Phase:
Waxing Gibbous Moon
Waxing Gibbous Moon
Sunrise: 5:28 AM EDT
Sunset: 8:25 PM EDT
Civil Twilight: 8:59 PM EDT
Forecast for Canton, New York:
Dated: 632 AM EDT SAT MAY 18 2013    Expires: 415 PM EDT SAT MAY 18 2013
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Hi: 71°F
Lo: 49°F Hi: 75°F
Lo: 55°F Hi: 80°F
Lo: 59°F
Pop: 30%
ZoneCast:
Dated: 632 AM EDT SAT MAY 18 2013    Expires: 415 PM EDT SAT MAY 18 2013
Includes the Cities: Ogdensburg, Potsdam, Gouverneur


Today...Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. Southeast winds around 10 mph this morning...Becoming light and variable.
Tonight...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s. Light and variable winds...Becoming east around 10 mph after midnight.
Sunday...Partly sunny in the morning...Then becoming mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 70s. South winds around 10 mph.
Sunday Night...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s. South winds around 10 mph.
Monday...Partly sunny. Highs around 80. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Monday Night...Partly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in the upper 50s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Tuesday...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Not as warm with highs around 70. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Tuesday Night...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs in the lower 70s.
Wednesday...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs in the lower 70s.
Thursday...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Highs in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Thursday Night...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers. Lows in the upper 40s.
Friday...Partly sunny with a 40 percent chance of showers. Highs in the upper 60s.

Weather in the News

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Forests in the Age of Global Warming

Scientists are growing trees in a Northern Wisconsin forest, in a bath of greenhouse gasses. There's a theory that forests can help limit the predicted increase in world temperatures from global warming, and its dire consequences. But early results suggest that Great Lakes forests might struggle to survive the century; doing little to help the survival of the planet. The Great Lakes Radio Consortium's Bob Kelleher has more.  Go to full article

Fires Burn Across Region, Near Niagara Mohawk Corridor

This week's heat wave - and a flurry of lightning storms - have spread forest fires across the north country. Forest rangers are battling a half-dozen blazes, from Willsboro in the east to Diana in the west. As Brian Mann reports, the latest fire is burning in Lewis County, near one of Niagara Mohawk's main power corridors:  Go to full article

Hot Weather Brings Forest Fires To Eastern Adirondacks

Hot, dry weather in the north country has brought a rash of forest fires to the eastern Adirondacks. New York forest rangers and crews from two state prisons are battling the blazes in rugged terrain near Lake George. Brian Mann has details:  Go to full article

Lake Placid Ironman: Tricky Weather Mixes Up The Field

Intense weather played a huge role in Sunday's Lake Placid Ironman. Top finishers Heather Fuhr and Ryan Bolton negotiated a slick bike course to win the event. As Brian Mann reports, the big obstacle for many racers was the muggy heat--and a powerful late-nite thunderstorm:

Locals Fare Well:

A total of fifty-five north country athletes competed in this year's Lake Placid Ironman. Jackie Hatherly, who moved to Lake Placid a year ago, took third place in the women's competition. Amy Farrell, from Ray Brook, finished fifth. The St. Lawrence graduate raced as an ironman pro for the first time. Nick Fitzsimmons, from Ausable Forks, finished in 29th place, with the region's top time--just under ten hours. Finally, Lake Placid's Charles Cowan won the 50-54 year old age group. Cowan--who's fifty--topped ninety other runners to finish in ten hours and seven minutes.  Go to full article

Summer Gardening: Keeping the Soil Moist During the Dry Months

Todd Moe talks with Amy Ivy, horticulturist with the cooperative extension service of Clinton and Essex counties, about watering tips during hot, summer weather. How much is enough?  Go to full article

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