Boy after a rather quite November and start to December things have changed huh? We have entered into a rather active period with 3 storms within a short time frame. Sunday night into Monday delivered a coating of snow and ice to some (and a lot of snow to some up north). But that was followed by a good bit of rain last night to wash it all away. Snow has continued in Maine where totals are reaching into the 2 to 3 feet range.
Sadly we do not have any big snow storms in the forecast, the best I can muster up is the chance of snow showers or squalls Friday night and Saturday.
Our next system heads our way early Friday morning as a low pressure center tracks to our west towards the Great Lakes. This again puts us on the warm side of the system meaning that we will be rain. Northern Maine however may be able to hold onto some cold air giving them another round of snow that could add up to over another foot. Safe to say most of Maine will see a white Christmas.
Christmas itself looks rather chilly as temperatures drop on the backside of our Friday system giving way to a cold start of next week.
Looking far out in time, our next big chance for a storm comes during the 26th/27th time frame. Hopefully this one will be able to keep the cold air locked in and bring us snow.
7 DAY FORECAST
Wednesday: Continued rain and snow in the state of Maine. Isolated showers for the rest of New England. Highs around 40. Northwest wind 10-15 mph.
Thursday: Mostly dry day with scattered clouds. Highs in the low to mid 40s. Northeast wind 5-10 mph.
Friday: Absolute washout. Rain begins early morning around dawn. Most locations can expect an inch or more of rain. Northern Maine can expect possibly another foot of snow. Heaviest rain is during the afternoon in Southern New England. Highs in the upper 40s. South winds 10-15 mph.
Saturday: Cold air rushes in from the northwest. Scattered snow showers with highs around 35.
Sunday: Partly cloudy with highs around 30.
Monday: Coldest day of the week. Highs in the teens for Northern New England; near 30 south.
Tuesday: Cold to start. Morning lows below 0 for most of Northern New England; teens south. Afternoon highs near 30.
-Chris
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