Storm moves east, wind picks up The forecast radar loop here from 5 AM until midnight shows the state on the backside of the storm. As the storm moves east, it will take the precipitation along with it. Other than snow upslope snow showers continuing over the mountains, the last of the rain drops and/or snowflakes end over the Eastport / Machias region by mid-afternoon. Folks travelling today need to stay mindful of the colder air moving into the region. Watch the vehicle thermometer closely, and take 5° off the reading to adjust to potential surface temperature.  As the storm heads east, it will intensify and bring gusty wind along with it. It will be both hands on the wheel for any highway driving through the evening. Areas where there is powder snow will deal with blowing and drifting, which will cause slick spots and potential brief whiteout conditions. Friday and Saturday will be breezy and chilly as the storm stalls south of Newfoundland. Sunday will be on the cold side, but less windy, with clouds on the increase ahead of the next storm to start next week. Storm could be a player for parts of three days Still too early to get into a whole lot of detail on this one, other than the fact guidance has indicated for a couple of days that this is likely to happen. To no surprise, the solutions vary as to how this will play out. With the cold air being dragged down from the north thanks to the Thanksgiving storm stalling out to the east, that ingredient indicates the potential for more frozen precipitation type. Track and intensity will dictate whether the storm is all snow, or a potential mix for coastal areas. The storm could be slow in moving out, with blocking to the north and east, and could play a factor in how long it hangs around. I will update on this on Friday. ► ► 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. Happy Thanksgiving! The holidays can be filled with mixed emotions for people. I am one of those. I think about the family and friends that have passed, and also the blessings I have been given. I've had holidays that were very rough due to circumstances, and others that were very enjoyable. One thing I have realized over the years is it all passes. It ebbs and flows, just like the weather. Life and weather are very similar. There are bad storms and quiet, sunny periods. Then there is those share of days that are partly cloudy with a chance of showers. My hope and prayer for each of you who follow is for guidance to get through a rough time that may be occuring, and that you find joy in the midst of it. I pray for peace over you. May each of you be blessed immeasurably. We walk together in this journey together, and you are never alone. I can't thank you enough for your support to me over the years. I am truly humbled by it. It's all systems go for me to start the weather forecast certification program through Penn State World Campus beginning in January. It is all because of your support that I get to do this. I sincerely appreciate it! Please keep this site in mind for a holiday contribution! ► ► $620 shortfall for the year ahead! You can help keep Pine Tree Weather going with a donation of any amount now through VENMO @PineTreeWeather, a monthly donation on Patreon or messaging me on Facebook or Twitter to send a check in the mail. Thank you for your support!
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