Hello everyone!

Today will feature cool temps and quiet weather as Canadian high pressure rolls in from the west. We still have some northwest flow to deal with this morning, which means that the mountains and areas NW of the mountains will be stuck under a low cloud deck due to upslope flow. Downwind of the mountains, skies are mostly clear (with one neat exception, to be discussed below) and will remain so through this afternoon. High temps will range from 45 in the north to 60 in the south. With NW winds keeping the sea breeze at bay, today will actually be warmer than many recent days for the immediate coast. Enjoy!

-Jack

The neat exception to the coastal sunshine rule is shown here. Note the band of clouds across Cumberland County, shaped in a triangular formation with one apex just downwind of the Presidential Range. This cloud deck is actually a result of Mount Washington disrupting the airflow! As air hits the mountain, it’s forced to go around it. Once it gets past the mountain, it wants to fill the “gap” in the atmosphere just downwind of the mountain. As air on both sides rushes to fill that gap, convergence ensues, resulting in upward motion. This happens all the time, but today there’s just enough low level moisture to let that small amount of upward motion produce clouds.

The clouds should dissipate with daytime heating in the next couple hours.

-Jack

Hello everyone!

Today will feature more of the unsettled weather we’ve come to expect in recent weeks as low pressure moves north of the area. Most of the steadiest rain will be found over northern parts of the area, closer to the low pressure system. Southern parts of the area may even remain mostly dry, with just a few passing showers this afternoon. Regardless, everyone will have to contend with overcast skies and relatively chilly temps as cold air becomes dammed against the higher terrain. Highs will range from 40 in the north to 60 in the south.

-Jack

Hello everyone!

Today will look pretty similar to yesterday in that we’ll enjoy sunny skies, but have to deal with temps that are cooler than most people probably would choose. Skies will be sunniest this morning, with some clouds drifting into the area from the west this afternoon ahead of an approaching cold front. High temps will range from 50 along the immediate coast to 55 in the north to 60 for most places in the middle.

-Jack

Hello everyone!

Strong Canadian high pressure will be in charge of the weather across the region today. This means that we’ll enjoy dry conditions as well as abundant sunshine, but it also means that warm weather will be on hold. Highs will range from 45 in the north to 60 along the coastal plain. If you add an extra layer or two, today will be a lovely day to get outside. Enjoy it!

-Jack

Hello everyone!

In a true sign of the season, we’ll be watching for showers and thunderstorms to pop up ahead of a cold front sliding in from the west this afternoon. No severe weather is expected though some gusty winds are possible given low level dry air. That said, if any storm is headed your way, make sure to duck inside until the lightning threat diminishes. The best chance for storms will be noon-2 PM in the north and mountains, 1-3 PM in the foothills/central areas, and 3-5 PM in southern areas.

Skies will start off with a mix of sun and clouds, becoming cloudier as the front approaches. High temps will range from 55 in the north and along the midcoast to 75 in interior southern NH.

-Jack

Hello everyone!

Today will be a very well-earned break from the long stretch of cloudy conditions we’ve dealt with over the past couple weeks. High pressure will nose in from the east which means clear skies and cool temps. Highs will range from 50 along the coast to 65 for most of the rest of the area. Parts of the CT river valley could hit 70 after morning fog burns off. A sea breeze will spread those cooler ocean temps inland this afternoon, so get out and enjoy the warmer temps in the morning. If you’re looking for summer weather, today’s not your day, but we’ll take this one step at a time.

-Jack

Hello everyone!

Most of the region will hang onto unsettled weather today as yet another storm moves along the same pesky frontal boundary located to our south. Expect overcast skies region-wide as a result, with some areas getting a shower or two. The best chance of a shower will be this afternoon in southern areas, but they’ll be isolated and brief, and thus will have little impact. High temps will follow an interesting distribution today, ranging from 65 near Waterville to 55 in southern/coastal NH. Light onshore flow will be responsible for the chillier temps especially in the south.

-Jack

Hello everyone!

Today will feature weather that’s not great, but certainly less unpleasant than the conditions we’ve experienced in recent days. The front that’s been responsible for our unsettled weather will drift ever so slowly off to our south, leaving us a little less damp, and a little less chilly. Highs today will range from 45 in the far north to 65 in SW NH. As for precipitation, it won’t be widespread today, but it will be around. The best chance for showers will be along the coastal plain this afternoon. They won’t last long, but they will be annoying if you happen to be outside during the 15-20 minutes they impact your location. Skies will remain mostly cloudy today, though some breaks of sun near sunset are possible especially in the north.

-Jack

Hello everyone!

Today will feature more unpleasant weather as yet another storm system drifts overhead. Temps will be chilly, ranging from 40 in the north to 55 in far S NH, and skies will once again be cloudy. Rain will arrive from NW to SE in the next few hours, becoming a little spottier as we move later into the afternoon. Still, if you plan on heading out and about, be ready for wet weather. Aside from just being annoying, this weather won’t have any impacts of note. Take it a little slower on the wet roads of course, but otherwise, it’s just a normal spring day in Maine.

-Jack

Hello everyone!

We drew the meteorological short straw today in a big way. Areas both northeast and southwest of us will be enjoying sunny skies and warmer temps today while the entirety of our region is stuck in a chilly and cloudy pattern. To highlight just how unlucky we happen to be today, here’s one of our forecast models showing high temperatures today.

The area with expected high temps in the 40’s perfectly outlines the area I forecast for: north of the MA/NH border, east of the CT river, south of the Canadian border, and SW of a line extending from Belfast to Dover-Foxcroft.

In addition to the cool temps and clouds, we’ll start the day off with some rain showers too, especially across eastern parts of the area. These will slowly dissipate as we move towards the midday hours.

-Jack