Pine Tree Weather
  • DISCUSSIONS
  • DONATE
  • WEATHER WALL
  • MAPS
  • RAIN OUTLOOK
  • SEVERE
  • MARINE
  • CPC OUTLOOK
  • Kennebunk
  • MY BIO
  • PTW IN MEDIA
  • OBSERVING WEATHER
  • INTERNSHIPS
  • INTERN ALUMNI
  • DISCUSSIONS
  • DONATE
  • WEATHER WALL
  • MAPS
  • RAIN OUTLOOK
  • SEVERE
  • MARINE
  • CPC OUTLOOK
  • Kennebunk
  • MY BIO
  • PTW IN MEDIA
  • OBSERVING WEATHER
  • INTERNSHIPS
  • INTERN ALUMNI

NorEaster spins its way through Maine Tuesday

2/2/2021

Comments

 
Picture
A decent storm going on across the region. Tuesday will be very interesting as the secondary low forms. It will be rough day for travel, and our shorelines appear to take a beating. The pattern is becoming more active. Buckle up... February is off to a busy start. 

Low forming over the Gulf of Maine to watch Tuesday

Picture
The parent low off the coast of southern New England transfers energy to a new low over the Gulf of Maine Tuesday morning. At first, the formation and track of the new low appeared closer to the southwest coast. It appears at this point that it will be more towards Penobscot Bay.  This appears to end the heavy snow over southern areas, and moves it northward. 
Picture
Southern areas may see snow showers, pockets of freezing drizzle and sleet from time to time through the day, but a large majority of what was expected to fall already has to this point. DownEast areas have seen their heavier snow, and that appears to switch to light mixed precipitation there. Snow continues in the western mountains and northern areas through Wednesday morning. 

​With the new low forming and gaining with intensity, northern Maine gets into the banding game. It could be a wild afternoon into the early evening with snowfall rates 1-3" per hour and gusty wind blowing it around. 
Picture
By the time all is said and done Wednesday evening, a foot of snow appears to be the average amount statewide. The ski hills could see 18-24" as their grand total through Thursday morning. 

Wind to blow snow around all day and night

Picture
Northeasterly winds to start off shift to the north / northwest as the new low over the Gulf of Maine moves northeast, Snow will blow around as wind gusts 30-40+ mph, which will cause whiteout conditions and drifting. The progress of the storm to the northeast appears rather slow, so this appears to keep the breeze going through Thursday, slowly diminishing over time. 

Coastal flooding concerns

Picture
The southwest coast is under a coastal flood warning. Flooding has already been observed in Hampton. There appears to be another round of it Tuesday afternoon. 
Picture
Storm surge remains in the 1-2' level. Seas could reach 16-21' in exposed areas. Portland will be flirting with potential minor flooding not only with Tuesday's 2 PM high water mark, but also Wednesday morning with the high tide near 4 AM. 

Two more storms in the pipeline

Picture
Be forewarned that sunshine will be a limited commodity over the next several days. Southern areas have the better chance Thursday afternoon, but for northern areas, any clearing appears to happen at night, and briefly at that. 

The system Friday into Saturday once appeared to be a soaker but has progressively trended colder. For now, that appears to be a mainly snow event, with coastal mix and/or rain possible, 

The region sees a pause in activity Saturday afternoon through Sunday morning. The European model here is depicting potential for a strong storm Sunday night into Monday. There is good ensemble support for this within its members. Other models are considerably weaker with the idea. With a more active pattern, this solution is totally in the realm of possibility.

​Stay tuned. 

Picture

Temperature outlook through Monday

Temperatures appear to be generally above normal through the period. Looking beyond Monday, it appears that we could be heading for the cellar as a big blast of arctic air is likely to move in behind the storm early next week. 

Winter... fashionably late again this year. 
Picture
Picture
Picture
Picture

Easy does it while moving snow!

Picture

Be prepared to receive alerts and stay updated!

Picture
​BE PREPARED WITH A NOAA Weather Radio.

​For $20-$40, it could provide important information to you when you need it. The weather bands are standard on most public safety scanners, and newer scanner models. Weather radios can be programmed for auto alert.  Click here for more information.

​► ► 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
Picture

For more information in between posts, please follow Pine Tree Weather on Facebook and Twitter. 

​Thank you for supporting this community based weather information source operates by  financial contributions. 

Stay updated, stay on alert, and stay safe!

Thank you as always for your support! 

​- Mike
Comments
    Picture

    Mike Haggett
    Kennebunk, ME

    Weather-Ready Nation
    Ambassador

    Certified Weather
    Forecaster
    Penn State '21

    American Meteorological Society

    National Weather Association
    ​
    ​SKYWARN-CWOP

    Matthew 19:26



    DONATE

    Picture
    Picture
    Picture
    Picture
    Picture

    Picture

    Picture

    Picture

    Picture

    Picture

    Picture

    Picture

    Picture

    Picture

    Picture

    Picture

    Picture


    Archives

    May 2025
    April 2025
    March 2025
    February 2025
    January 2025
    December 2024
    November 2024
    October 2024
    September 2024
    August 2024
    July 2024
    June 2024
    May 2024
    April 2024
    March 2024
    February 2024
    January 2024
    December 2023
    November 2023
    October 2023
    September 2023
    August 2023
    July 2023
    June 2023
    May 2023
    April 2023
    March 2023
    February 2023
    January 2023
    December 2022
    November 2022
    October 2022
    September 2022
    August 2022
    July 2022
    June 2022
    May 2022
    April 2022
    March 2022
    February 2022
    January 2022
    December 2021
    November 2021
    October 2021
    September 2021
    August 2021
    July 2021
    June 2021
    May 2021
    April 2021
    March 2021
    February 2021
    January 2021
    December 2020
    November 2020
    October 2020
    September 2020
    August 2020
    July 2020
    June 2020
    May 2020
    April 2020
    March 2020
    February 2020
    January 2020
    December 2019
    November 2019
    October 2019
    September 2019
    August 2019
    July 2019
    June 2019
    May 2019
    April 2019
    March 2019
    February 2019
    January 2019
    December 2018
    November 2018
    October 2018
    September 2018
    August 2018
    July 2018
    June 2018
    May 2018
    April 2018
    March 2018
    February 2018
    January 2018
    December 2017
    November 2017
    October 2017

Proudly powered by Weebly