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Snow showers around Tuesday into Wednesday, NorEaster likely Friday into Saturday

12/12/2022

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First, I appreciate the feedback that was mentioned by several about the new 5-day forecast outlook that I started with Sunday's post. I am fine tuning the format of it as I go along, as you will see below. I am often reminded just how large an area Maine is to cover. There is a reason why there are two National Weather Service offices and three television market areas here. Some days I wonder if I bit off more than I can handle when I went statewide back in 2016, but you folks keep sending me cash, so obviously I am doing something right at times. 

On the cash note, I am still down over $1,400 for the year ahead. Any help here is much appreciated. I'd like to keep this going, but that all depends on you. You can click on the link below that will steer you to the donate page for options as to how to contribute. If you can't afford a couple bucks, I politely ask that you share what I do either on Facebook or Twitter to help increase my reach, and tell your friends and co-workers. Thank you! 

A spin on the atmospheric merry-go-round underway

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Tuesday 1 AM to Wednesday 7 PM: I am going to nerd out here and say this is just fun. It's not too often these Fujiwhara effect type scenarios spin up, let alone between 40-45° north latitude. Nova Scotia east of Halifax is going to get hammered with high wind, surf, and areas of heavy snow that will pinwheel around the upper-low. The surface low passes over Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick, then through DownEast areas on Wednesday before heading out to sea. 

Snow showers, potential for snow squalls and breezy conditions are the main issues for Maine through Wednesday while the Maritimes dig out. Both regions should prepare for what is next this weekend. 

Prepare your vehicle for winter travel

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Other things to add to this list: check your windshield wiper fluid and top that off. If you can't remember the last time you replaced your windshield wipers, it's time to do that. I suggest keeping your windshield wipers UP and AWAY from the windshield when parked during a storm. Reason being is the wiper motor. I can say first hand that replacing a wiper motor is expensive, and for some makes and models, there is either limited stock or no supply at all. If you break that, you're vehicle will be off the road for a while. If your car is like mine and the hood gets in the way of the wiper arms, check your owners manual to find the wiper service mode to engage that for the arms point to 12 o'clock so you can remove them from the windshield. 

Confidence on weekend Nor'easter increasing

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At this point, there has been a big shift west with the European ensembles, which if that idea is to hold would create a wetter outcome. At this point as of Monday afternoon, I do not believe that the models are reading the kicker energy to the north that will steer the storm, nor do I believe guidance is handling the blocking to the northeast in the aftermath of the Fujiwhara effect type set up that is playing out through Wednesday. Both factors play a huge point in how this is going to play out. As a result, I can't take the guidance output for precipitation amounts (whether snow or liquid equivalent in rain) seriously as of yet. There is quite a spread in ensemble ideas that presents questions on timing, intensity, and impacts as well. There are plenty of moving parts that still need to be figured out and there could be a shift in track as a result.

The bottom line at point is there is potential for heavy wet snow, travel impacts, strong wind, and power loss. It is wise to prepare now, no matter where you live here. It is also important to note here that the wind will remain gusty in the wake of the storm through Monday. Any power outages could take time to repair and get back online.

For the shorelines, if a coastal hugger track plays out, expect concerns with the high tides Saturday morning in the 4 AM hour and Saturday evening in the 5 PM hour. While we are off astronomical highs, there is concern for storm surge and surf which may cause issues along the immediate coast.

Stay tuned! 

Five-day forecast through Saturday

TUESDAY
BREEZY CONDITIONS STATEWIDE
SNOW SQUALL POTENTIAL NORTH


North & Mountains: Cloudy w/ chance of snow showers
East: Clouds & Sun, chance of a snow shower
South: Sun early, clouds increase w/ chance of an evening snow shower
Wind: NW 5-15 G20-30
Lows in the teens for most
Highs 20s North / 30s South
Windchill 10s/20s

WEDNESDAY
WINDY CONDITIONS STATEWIDE
SNOW SHOWERS OVERNIGHT TUESDAY INTO WEDNESDAY NORTH & EAST
SLICK SPOTS POSSIBLE WEDNESDAY MORNING NORTH & EAST
BLOWING SNOW POSSIBLE IN THE NORTH THROUGH THE DAY


North & Mountains: Cloudy w/ chance of snow showers
Northern areas may pick up 1-2" of snow, lighter amounts elsewhere by morning. Additional snow accumulation ≤ 2".
East & MidCoast: Cloudy w/ chance of snow showers. Snow accumulation ≤ 2".
South: Sun & clouds, chance for a snow shower
Wind: N/NW 10-20 G25-35
Lows in the teens for most
Highs 30s North / near 40 south
Windchill 20s/30s

THURSDAY
BREEZY CONDITIONS STATEWIDE

Statewide: Sun & clouds
Mountains: Snow showers possible
Wind: NE 5-15 G20-30
Lows in the 20s for most
Highs 30s North & Mountains, 40s East & South
Windchill 20s/30s

FRIDAY - SUBJECT TO CHANGE
NOREASTER WATCH
HEAVY WET SNOW POTENTIAL
WIND INCREASING DURING THE DAY INTO OVERNIGHT SATURDAY
TRAVEL IMPACT CONCERNS
POWER OUTAGE POTENTIAL


South, Mountains, MidCoast: Precipitation begins early Friday, expands northeast
North & East: Mainly cloudy with precipitation beginning Friday evening into the overnight Saturday
Wind: E/NE 5-15 G20-30
Lows 20s North, around 30 south
Highs 30s North, near 40 shorelines
Windchill 10s/20s

SATURDAY - SUBJECT TO CHANGE
NOREASTER WATCH

HEAVY WET SNOW POTENTIAL
WIND CONTINUES
TRAVEL IMPACT CONCERNS
POWER OUTAGE POTENTIAL


South: Precipitation ends in the morning, sun & clouds in the afternoon
Mountains, East, North: Precipitation continues through the day, ending Saturday night. Snow showers continue in the far north and mountains into Sunday.
Wind: NE 10-20 G25-35 shifting NW 10-20 G25-35 in the afternoon, continuing overnight into Sunday
Lows in the 20s North, 30s Mountains & East, near 40 South
Highs in the 30s North & Mountains, 40s South & East
Windchill 20s/30s

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