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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.  SATURDAY AFTERNOON / NIGHT- Low pressure over southwestern Quebec gradually tracks northeast into the Gulf of St. Lawrence. This afternoon into early evening, a cold front passes through the region and could bring a few gnarly squalls, producing localized whiteouts and slick spots. The northwest wind will crank up on the backside of the boundary. Snow showers over the Quebec border region and The County are possible through the evening. A blast of polar cold will work into the region and freeze any standing water in the evening and overnight, which may produce black ice in spots. Wind chill values are expected to be below zero for most locations by Sunday morning. A COLD WEATHER ADVISORY is in effect for the western mountains from midnight to 11 AM Sunday. SUNDAY... Breezy, cold, and a mostly sunny day for much of the region. Scattered snow showers are possible for the north. Wind drops later in the day. MONDAY... A bitterly cold start with interior areas in the teens to single digits below zero, and the shorelines may be close to it. It is a clear day with little wind but seasonably cool. TUESDAY... Temperatures modify as high pressure moves offshore to the south and a southwest flow develops, with clouds increasing later in the day. STORM WATCH FOR WEDNESDAY THROUGH FRIDAY... A warm front moves in Tuesday night and brings the risk of snow and ice for the interior, with rain possible for the coast. An inside runner tracks slowly along the St. Lawrence River and is expected to bring rain to all locations by Wednesday afternoon and continue into Thursday. With the ground frozen statewide and roughly ¾-1"+ of rain possible (subject to change), some areas of urban street flooding could occur, especially along the coastal plain due to rapid snowmelt as temperatures climb into the 40s and perhaps 50s. Folks with flood-prone basements should prepare for that potential. Time will tell if there could be problems with the downstream rivers, but it is too early to go there. Power outage potential may also be an issue, depending on the track and intensity. Fine-tuning on the forecast to come. The backside of the system could bring snow as a parting gift Thursday night into Friday as Arctic air returns heading into next weekend. Stay tuned! Check out the Weather Wall with all your current |
Mike Haggett
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