Hello everyone!

Today will feature sunny skies, cool temps, and a lot less wind. Winds gusted over 50 mph at Portland and Augusta. One buoy in the Gulf of Maine gusted to 115 mph on several occasions. 115 mph is major hurricane strength.

Highs today will reach the mid 30’s as winter continues for one more day. Tomorrow, showers are likely mainly in the afternoon hours. Temps could hit 50 under cloudy skies. Winds could become breezy out of the south.

Saturday is the best day out of the weekend with just a chance for a passing shower. Greatest chance before 8 am and after 6 pm. Temps will be in the low 40’s.

Sunday is when things get interesting. Models are handling a developing low pressure are very poorly as it intensifies off the coast. There are 3 probable scenarios that we will have to watch with this one.

Scenario 1: Snow storm. Yes, there is a reasonable possibility that the precipitation will fall as snow possibly leading to hefty accumulations. The greatest chance for this is over inland areas. Likelihood: 45%

Scenario 2: Rain storm. There is definitely a possibility, and a good one at that, that this falls as rain which could cause major flooding concerns. The area would generally see about 1″ of rain, which, falling on a foot of water locked up in snow, could cause problems. Likelihood: 50%

Scenario 3: No storm. Although this seems unlikely at the moment, there is always a possibility this just goes right out to sea and doesn’t bother us. I wouldn’t count on it though as it currently has no model support. Likelihood: 5%

Monday looks to be pleasant with temps in the mid to upper 40’s and full sun. Next week features more rain Wednesday and Thursday with less than pleasant temps.

-Jack