According to WGME, the mountains are expected to receive the highest snowfall totals, with the possibility of a foot or more. Areas outside the mountains can expect amounts of 6 inches or more, while the coast may see a few inches before the precipitation changes to rain.
A chilly and blustery Thursday awaits Maine residents. However, all eyes are now on a major storm that is expected to blanket most of the state with heavy snowfall on Saturday.
Thursday is expected to be cold and very windy, with the possibility of scattered power outages as winds gust up to 45mph.
Thursday is expected to bring extremely cold and blustery conditions. The temperatures will hover in the low to mid 30s, accompanied by strong winds gusting up to 45mph from the NW. As a result, the wind chills will persist in the teens and 20s throughout the day.
Friday will experience a temporary lull in activity. Expect temperatures to reach the upper 30s, accompanied by a gradual increase in cloud cover throughout the afternoon. Additionally, the wind speed will be relatively lighter compared to previous days.
The storm starts with light, fluffy snow for everyone on Saturday morning before sunrise. As the day progresses, the snow will become wetter outside the mountains and eventually change to a mix or rain.
Saturday is expected to bring a significant amount of snowfall. The storm will initially begin as snow before sunrise, with the possibility of some mixing as we progress through the morning and into the afternoon along the coast.
The extent to which the mixing line moves inland is a significant question that remains unanswered with this storm. Additionally, there is a possibility that the rain or mixture could transition back to pure snow on Saturday evening.
Rain or a mix of precipitation is expected to start falling in many areas of central Maine and along the coast by Saturday evening. Meanwhile, heavy snowfall will continue in the mountains.
Forecasting snowfall amounts can be quite challenging, especially in areas near or within 30 miles of the coastline. However, it appears that everyone can expect significant accumulation, with the highest totals anticipated in the mountainous regions. In fact, there is a possibility of receiving a foot or more of snow in those areas.
The snowfall is expected to persist throughout the day on Saturday and into the evening, finally concluding on Saturday night.
According to WGME, the mountains are expected to receive the highest snowfall totals, with a foot or more possible. Outside the mountains, amounts of 6 inches or more are likely, with a few inches expected at the coast before the change to rain.
Maine Maple Sunday is expected to bring quieter weather, with temperatures reaching the upper 30s in the afternoon.
It’s a great day to enjoy the maple festivities happening all over the state.
The weekend is expected to bring a significant storm on Saturday, but there will be big improvements by Sunday.
As we move into next week, the weather is expected to stay on the cooler side.
Rainfall is expected to make a comeback during the Tuesday-Wednesday timeframe, although there is some uncertainty surrounding this forecast.
