T. Cade 1956 Weather and Phenology 16 June Partly cloudy sky in the north a north west con turned in weak measuring, and by 1200 there was solid overcast. A few drops of rain fell off clearing during the afternoon, but by 1800 it was clearing again, with intermittent rainshower. Wind continues from E or N.E. light. Cooler today than during previous 72 hours. Birch or dwarf birch are not yet broken out. Grasses and sedges are visibly greening all around bases of clumps. 17 June Completely and deeply overcast at 0900, but began to break up by 2300, with partly cloudy sky and intermittent rain in afternoon. Light to moderate (6cc 5mph) wind from N.E. Another margin noted this morning on T-4. Wind more northerly in late afternoon and blowing in low clouds. By 2100 completely, darkly overcast with ceiling of about 500 feet. It is conspicuous now that the Grey-green units are greening up much faster than any of the other vegetation. Noted a few birch buds breaking open this evening along T-4. Temp at 2300 out of wind = 4.0°C 18 June Overcast all morning and early afternoon with ground fog and some mist. Slight wind from N.N.E., Temp at 1300 = 7.6°C Overcast all the rest of day with light sprinkles in the evening Noted quite a few lypines blooming today.