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Today's update is presented by Crowe’s Restoration of Arundel. For emergency fire & water damage (pipe bursts), mold, or biohazard issues in western and southern Maine, call them at 207-467-3152... Three dog night ahead BITTER COLD SATURDAY as high pressure moves into the region and drags another blast of Arctic air. Expect temperatures to hit their highs around midday, then fall through the afternoon. While the northwest breeze diminishes, it may not drop altogether. Areas not protected from the taller peaks can expect windchill values to hit the -30s to -20s over the interior (mountains may fall to -40°) to the negative single digits along the coast. Where the wind completely slacks off, expect double-digit below zero temperatures (hello Fryeburg) to start Sunday morning. SUNDAY starts off clear, dry, and nasty cold. As the Arctic high dome heads east, a southerly wind flow develops, bringing clouds ahead of our next system. Some outflow snow showers could develop over the MidCoast and mountain areas toward late afternoon, but the steadier light snow holds off until evening.  SUNDAY NIGHT: Light snow develops across the region, which may cause a few slick spots for the overnight/early morning commuters. There is not much wind, so expect snowflakes to be on the fluffy side. The general consensus is for a 1-3” snowfall for all ends of the state by the time the event ends on Monday. MONDAY: Guidance agrees that snow will end over the south and west before daylight, with eastern areas seeing precipitation taper off by mid-morning. With upper-level ridging moving in on the backside, expect temperatures over the coastal plain to rise above freezing, with the chance of a light rain shower or a touch of freezing rain where cold air dams as a parting gift. Northern areas see snow taper off around midday. Southwesterly winds pick up during the day, bringing temperatures above freezing for most areas.  EXTENDED OUTLOOK: A cold front passes through Monday night, which may bring snow showers with upwards of an inch of snow overnight. Expect a breezy day on Tuesday as the northwest wind picks up with falling temperatures in the afternoon. Another round of freezer burn is on the way Tuesday night into Wednesday morning, with windchills below zero for most locations. Upper-level ridging builds in for Wednesday, setting up an inside runner to bring snow to the north, rain for the coast, and a potential junk storm for the foothills into Thursday. Ten-day temperature outlook Current observations and updates are on The Wall 24/7 PTW continues because of the people |
Mike Haggett
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