Chris Burt
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Walks. Hikes. Strolls. Treks. The occasional crawl.
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Braving the Blizzard of 2005 in the “Outermost Van.”
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The Outermost Van and the Blizzard of January 2005
When the term “granddaddy of them all” is brought up during a discussion about Cape Cod weather events, the storm known as the “Blizzard of ’78” is the one that all others are usually compared to.
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January 22, 2026 at 1:19 AM
Braving the Blizzard of 2005 in the “Outermost Van.”
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Big time cold coming our way this weekend and we’ll be keeping an eye on our storm chances.
The latest on the major winter storm and extreme cold expected later this week.
January 21, 2026 at 2:47 AM
Big time cold coming our way this weekend and we’ll be keeping an eye on our storm chances.
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There was an excellent standing lenticular cloud over the Presidentials today! Otherworldly standing over Mount Washington.
Here's a look at why they form ->
Here's a look at why they form ->
November 26, 2025 at 1:26 AM
There was an excellent standing lenticular cloud over the Presidentials today! Otherworldly standing over Mount Washington.
Here's a look at why they form ->
Here's a look at why they form ->
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One more because awesome. View from the Bay
November 12, 2025 at 2:40 AM
One more because awesome. View from the Bay
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While Hurricane Melissa will pass waaay out to sea to our SE, some of the system's tropical moisture will get dragged northward ahead of an approaching cold front Thursday and Thursday night, giving the rain a little extra boost. Some hefty downpours likely Thursday evening/night.
October 29, 2025 at 10:34 PM
While Hurricane Melissa will pass waaay out to sea to our SE, some of the system's tropical moisture will get dragged northward ahead of an approaching cold front Thursday and Thursday night, giving the rain a little extra boost. Some hefty downpours likely Thursday evening/night.
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Was pretty mild today (mid 60s) but a stretch of chilly weather coming up this weekend into early next week
October 22, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Was pretty mild today (mid 60s) but a stretch of chilly weather coming up this weekend into early next week
A view seemingly frozen in time. Evident from the water line in Salt Pond that there was quite a high tide today ahead of the weekend’s coastal storm. I was fortunate to enjoy the gorgeous day and this vista.
October 12, 2025 at 4:05 AM
A view seemingly frozen in time. Evident from the water line in Salt Pond that there was quite a high tide today ahead of the weekend’s coastal storm. I was fortunate to enjoy the gorgeous day and this vista.
I think I take this picture once every October. This was the peak of spookiness to me as a child. I hope it’s haunted.
October 5, 2025 at 8:28 PM
I think I take this picture once every October. This was the peak of spookiness to me as a child. I hope it’s haunted.
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Lots of hail with that cell moving east across Barnstable and Yarmouth
August 27, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Lots of hail with that cell moving east across Barnstable and Yarmouth
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Good hailer rolling through the Mid-Cape
August 27, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Good hailer rolling through the Mid-Cape
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While the core of Erin passes WELL southeast of the area, we'll still deal with some gusty winds later today into Friday morning. Decent mixing will tap some of the stronger winds from aloft and yield NE winds 20-30 mph with some 40+ mph gusts. Maybe a spot 50 mph gust somewhere on the Outer Cape.
August 21, 2025 at 3:28 PM
While the core of Erin passes WELL southeast of the area, we'll still deal with some gusty winds later today into Friday morning. Decent mixing will tap some of the stronger winds from aloft and yield NE winds 20-30 mph with some 40+ mph gusts. Maybe a spot 50 mph gust somewhere on the Outer Cape.
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We're hanging on to comfortable conditions at the moment...with dewpoints still in the 60s here on the Cape. But gross air is lurking *just* to our south and west and that airmass builds in over the next several hours. Totally different feel with tropical humidity and increasing temps Mon-Wed
July 28, 2025 at 12:32 AM
We're hanging on to comfortable conditions at the moment...with dewpoints still in the 60s here on the Cape. But gross air is lurking *just* to our south and west and that airmass builds in over the next several hours. Totally different feel with tropical humidity and increasing temps Mon-Wed
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Really comfortable air mass over the area right now...dewpoints down into the 40s on the Cape. Wind will swing around to the south tonight and tomorrow and bring back the muggy air. It's likely going to be quite a while before we see air this dry again
June 27, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Really comfortable air mass over the area right now...dewpoints down into the 40s on the Cape. Wind will swing around to the south tonight and tomorrow and bring back the muggy air. It's likely going to be quite a while before we see air this dry again
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Has been a cool, gray and misty day with a gusty onshore breeze. That wind swings around to the south tonight, sends milder/more humid air northward and could lead to a few showers/t-storms Tues as a cold front cuts through the area. HRRR highlighting some midday and afternoon downpours/thunder
June 9, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Has been a cool, gray and misty day with a gusty onshore breeze. That wind swings around to the south tonight, sends milder/more humid air northward and could lead to a few showers/t-storms Tues as a cold front cuts through the area. HRRR highlighting some midday and afternoon downpours/thunder
Cape Cod isn’t a tropical place but it sure feels like a jungle this time of year. The setting sun coming through the greenery horizontally feels like you’re getting a vegetable hug.
June 4, 2025 at 1:24 AM
Cape Cod isn’t a tropical place but it sure feels like a jungle this time of year. The setting sun coming through the greenery horizontally feels like you’re getting a vegetable hug.
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Plenty of thunder rumbling out there and winds gusting to 50 mph (51 Hyannis, 54 Nantucket)
May 22, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Plenty of thunder rumbling out there and winds gusting to 50 mph (51 Hyannis, 54 Nantucket)
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In addition to the strong wind, looking at some heavy rain tomorrow afternoon. NAM simulated radar shows a widespread soaking rain overspreading the area with embedded downpours. Could be a rumble of thunder in there as well
May 21, 2025 at 11:48 PM
In addition to the strong wind, looking at some heavy rain tomorrow afternoon. NAM simulated radar shows a widespread soaking rain overspreading the area with embedded downpours. Could be a rumble of thunder in there as well
I’m not certain this is good news.
April 25, 2025 at 11:48 PM
I’m not certain this is good news.
One of those days that makes you forget how much longer winter will probably be.
February 26, 2025 at 5:58 PM
One of those days that makes you forget how much longer winter will probably be.
Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
November 29, 2024 at 1:26 AM
Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
The Plimoth Grist Mill (left) seen here doing its best to dress itself in equal parts autumn and winter (and doing a fine job at that) is a replica that was constructed in the late 1960s, the most recent in a long line of mills occupying this site beginning as early as 1625.
November 25, 2024 at 4:40 AM
The Plimoth Grist Mill (left) seen here doing its best to dress itself in equal parts autumn and winter (and doing a fine job at that) is a replica that was constructed in the late 1960s, the most recent in a long line of mills occupying this site beginning as early as 1625.
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Remarkably dry conditions persist across the Northeast. E PA, NJ and the NYC region in particular just parched with almost no rainfall since the beginning of October
November 16, 2024 at 2:10 PM
Remarkably dry conditions persist across the Northeast. E PA, NJ and the NYC region in particular just parched with almost no rainfall since the beginning of October
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blue sky flooding. full moon tide maxed out at 13.37' in Dennis today. forecast is for 13.6'(!) tomorrow. offshore storm aiding that a bit but that's a BIG tide
November 16, 2024 at 2:07 AM
blue sky flooding. full moon tide maxed out at 13.37' in Dennis today. forecast is for 13.6'(!) tomorrow. offshore storm aiding that a bit but that's a BIG tide
Gray days are still nice if you’ve got the right view.
June 6, 2024 at 7:15 PM
Gray days are still nice if you’ve got the right view.