Nappi’s Notes 3.4.26
March is starting out snowy, but a big warm-up is coming early next week with a run for record highs in northern Maine. Most of the snowpack will be melted in the coming days, outside of the higher elevations and high into North Country.
There’s also more snow and some ice coming. First, there will be light snow in North Country tonight into tomorrow. Then moderate snow arrives Thursday night in southern Maine with some icing in York County.
Light freezing rain moves in Saturday morning through the day for nearly a statewide icy setup, but not a big ice storm at all.
Temps get into the 50s by later Saturday and Sunday, then a run for the 60s on Monday and Tuesday. The models are showing 70s and that’s just hard to believe at this point.
It gets cold again late next week with an opportunity for snow in the forecast. Winter isn’t done.
Wednesday Maps
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Here’s how I did with the last storm:
Latest storm reports for snow:
Compared to my forecast:
It will be mild today, but a back door cold arrives tomorrow into Friday, setting the stage for more wintry weather.
Once that cold air is in place a storm approaches from the south.
It will be snow for most of southern Maine with some icing, too.
Snow forecast for late Thu into Fri.
Things briefly dry out Friday night with a light bit of precip coming for Friday night into Saturday.
The freezing rain will be light, but still can make thing slippery on Saturday morning especially.
Temps warm up this weekend, but will be held in check somewhat. The models think Maine sees 70s next week and I am skeptical at this point.
It’s more reasonable to believe 50s and 60s are coming Monday and Tuesday.
The ridge of high pressure will pump in the warm temps, but Old Man Winter returns later next week with more troughs and cold air.
The opportunity for snow is back by the middle of the month. So while the snowpack goes away early next week, it can and will likely come back for Maine.
More details coming soon.
Thank You,
Jason
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