A chilly week ahead

At least it's not humid

For those in southern areas who have gardens started, you'll need to cover up tonight. While the wind will continue to be gusty, the temperatures are going to fall. All areas to the shorelines are at risk for a freeze as temperatures could dip below 32°. 

The westerly wind continues through the day. With the cold air mass over the region, temperatures will be 10-15° below normal. The best chance for sun will be over southern areas, and as a result, slightly warmer temperatures. Wind chills will range in the upper 20s to low 40s. 

Next round of precipitation
Monday afternoon into Tuesday

Canadian GEM model idea for precipitation and sea level pressure in 6-hour increments between 8 AM Monday and 8 PM Tuesday

Clouds will be on the increase Monday as a storm approaches the region from the southwest. Showers begin to affect the region Monday afternoon and continue into the overnight into Tuesday. The mountains and north may see snow showers develop. A few snow squalls may pass through Tuesday night. 

Monday sees temperatures in the 50s for most. Tuesday will be a bit cooler with 40s for the mountains and north and 50s for the coastal plain. Morning starts both days will be cool with upper 20s to near 30° for the higher terrain and The County with 30s elsewhere. 

Pattern begins to shift later in the week

European ensemble temperature deviation from normal from 8 PM Tuesday to 8 PM Friday

The cold air that drains over the northeast this weekend will slowly modify and begin to move offshore as the week progresses. Gardeners should keep their coverings handy in case of frost. A ridge begins to build in from the southwest later in the week. Long range view shows temperatures near normal or slightly on the cool side starting next weekend going forward. This will be the time to plant the crops. 

Help the weather community and stay informed! 

YOUR HELP IS NEEDED STATEWIDE!

Virtual SKYWARN training sessions are upcoming! For more information and to regisiter, check the NWS Gray Office for western and southern areas, and the NWS Caribou Office for eastern and northern areas.

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► ► For the latest official forecasts, bulletins and advisories, please check in with the National Weather Service in Gray for western and southern areas, or Caribou for northern and eastern parts of Maine.

Thanks as always for your support!

​- Mike