All posts by Jack Sillin

I’m a third-year atmospheric science student at Cornell University who has been blogging about the weather since 2011. While I’m not officially a meteorologist, I have accumulated a bit of experience forecasting both local weather (in western Maine and New Hampshire) as well as national/international weather during my time writing for weather.us and weathermodels.com. I also have experience programming in Python, teaching concepts in weather forecasting, and communicating forecast information to general audiences.

Continued Mild/Cloudy Weather

Hello everyone!

Today will feature more cloudy skies and cool temps as our backdoor cold front slowly drifts back east through the region. Look for a few showers and possibly a thunderstorm to develop along the boundary but no severe weather is expected. Clouds are expected to be widespread again today as that boundary drifts back through. Highs are once again expected to be seasonably cool with temps rising into the 70’s across the area. Winds will be light and out of the southeast.

-Jack

Our Fall-Like Weather Continues

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Today will feature continued cool weather as a backdoor cold front sits well to our southwest. Look for highs to range from 70 in the north to 60 in the south. The backwards temperature pattern is being driven by cloud cover. Yesterday’s clouds will continue to be present across southern areas while bright sunshine will dominate the north. Daytime heating is what’s responsible for the warmer temps in those regions but even so, temps will be 10-20 degrees below normal across much of the area. Enjoy it! We’ll stay mostly dry across the area today but an isolated shower or thunderstorm can’t be ruled out in the mountains this afternoon.

-Jack

Cool And Rainy Today

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A backdoor cold front has brought an end to the heat and humidity, at least for the next several days. Highs today will only rise into the low to perhaps mid 60’s as a breezy NE wind carries cold air in off the ocean. What’s even better is that dew points will drop into the upper 40’s/lower 50’s! How very Octoberish! In terms of precipitation, plenty is expected over the next 24 hours as remnants of Great Lakes thunderstorm complexes move overhead. As they encounter the stable marine airmass, they will weaken into showers which will go on and off throughout the day. As the front plows SW through MA/CT this afternoon, precipitation will gradually diminish over parts of our area with NE sections near Augusta potentially seeing a break or two of sun by this evening. A total of around an inch of rain is expected for most of the area but the path of individual heavier pockets will be the final determiner of exactly how much rain falls at any given location.

More refreshing weather is on tap for tomorrow, this time with sunnier skies!

-Jack

More Warm And Humid Weather Today

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Today will feature more of yesterday’s warm and humid weather as a “cold” front continues to lazily drift in our direction. Look for skies to begin mostly sunny and finish with a fair amount of clouds. Some showers and storms could pop up this afternoon. The greatest chance for storms will be across southern areas as instability will be limited behind the front in the mountains. Highs will range from the mid 70’s in the north to the mid 80’s in the typical SW warm spots.

If you’re tired of the hot and humid weather, don’t worry! By Friday, temps will be in the low 60’s as a strong backdoor cold front moves through.

-Jack

Warm And Humid Today

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Today will feature warm temperatures and high humidity as a moisture laden airmass slides overhead. Skies will feature more clouds than sun which will limit how hot things get this afternoon. The clouds will also limit how strong any showers or thunderstorms that develop this afternoon will be. Today is one of those days where your storm chances are directly tied to how much sun you see. The more sun, the greater chance for storms. Highs will rise into the 70’s for most today under the clouds with a few 80’s expected for whoever gets to enjoy some sunny breaks. At the moment, northern and western areas seem most likely to see a few breaks of sun. Showers will be moving through the area this morning with a few hours of dry weather expected in the afternoon before another round of showers, and possibly a storm or two, moves through this evening and into tonight.

-Jack

A Split Forecast Today

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Today’s forecast is all about location. Areas in the north will see mostly cloudy skies along with showers and thunderstorms as a disturbance moves along a stalled cold front. Temps in the north will remain in the mid to upper 70’s. In the south, a much nicer day is expected with more sun than clouds and generally dry conditions. Highs will rise into the low/mid 80’s with cooler conditions along the coast. 

-Jack

A Beautiful Summer Day Today

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We’re back to clear and calm weather today as high pressure moves into the area. Look for sunny skies along with mild temps. The exception will be in the far north where a shower or thunderstorm can’t be ruled out this afternoon. Highs will rise into the 70’s for most with a few low 80’s in the typical southern and western warm spots. Enjoy the beautiful weather!

-Jack

Showers And Storms Return Today

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Today will feature morning sunshine turning to afternoon clouds as a cold front approaches from the west. Showers and storms will move into northwestern areas in the next hour or two and they will intensify as they move southeast early this afternoon. Some storms will become strong enough to bring gusty winds and small hail but none are expected to produce any tornadoes. Highs will rise into the upper 70’s in the far north and the midcoast while the remainder of the area sees highs in the low to mid 80’s. Showers and storms will move through earlier in the day than usual and by the time the sun sets a little after 8 PM, we should be seeing quiet weather across the board.

-Jack

A Bit Cloudier Today

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Today will feature more clouds than sun for much of the area as a storm system races by to our south. It will be too far south to result in any significant rainfall but clouds are likely as are a few showers/sprinkles in southern NH. A few showers and possibly a rumble of thunder are expected in the mountains as a cold front drifts in our direction. With all the clouds, temps will be a touch cooler and highs in the 70’s are generally expected. 

-Jack 

More Perfect Maine Summer Weather

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Another awesome day is incoming as high pressure shifts just offshore. Look for cloudless skies this morning to give way to partly cloudy skies this afternoon as a storm system prepares to move just south of our area. Winds will be out of the south/southeast today meaning that the coast will enjoy refreshing temps in the 70’s while you’ll have to head west for the toastier temps in the 80’s. No precip is expected through this evening.

-Jack