The Maine Weather Podcast

The Maine Weather Podcast

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Maine Weather 3/7 Morning - Foggy Sleet Surprise

Good morning. Maine. I'm DJ Huzz. Step outside and you'll feel that damp chill cutting right through your jacket. We're waking up to fog so thick in spots you might think you're in a cloud, with temperatures hovering right around freezing. That half-inch of snow from yesterday? It's already turning slushy as we get our first real taste of March's back-and-forth between winter and spring. In Here's what's headed our way, **A Winter Weather Advisory** is in effect for northern and central Maine until 1 P.M. We're talking freezing drizzle and patchy freezing rain through mid-morning—just enough to make untreated roads and sidewalks slick. By late morning, that icy mix changes to plain rain as temperatures climb well above freezing. **Down along the coast**. Portland starts at 33 degrees with areas of fog. You'll see that fog linger through mid-morning before temperatures rise to a very un-March-like 46 degrees—7 degrees above normal. Winds shift to the south and pick up to 10 miles an hour with gusts to 25. Tonight? Mild. Lows only drop to 41, with more drizzle possible overnight. **Head north to Bangor**. And you're waking up to 22 degrees with patchy fog. But here's the twist: by this afternoon, you'll hit 45—nearly 20 degrees warmer than this morning. Rain moves in by late morning, turning heavy at times. Tonight stays unusually warm too, with lows around 35 and steady rain tapering to drizzle. **The mountains?** A whole different story. Freezing rain likely through mid-morning—up to a tenth of an inch of ice possible—before changing to plain rain. Highs reach 47, but tonight drops back to 32 with clearing skies. In **the big picture this weekend, ** We're gaining nearly 3 minutes of daylight. And you can feel spring trying to break through. Sunday brings a taste of what's coming—highs in the 50s for many spots. But don't put away the winter gear just yet. By midweek, we're watching a storm system that could bring anything from rain to snow to a wintry mix, depending on its track. **A perfect day to get outside and soak up that extra sunlight. In **monday tuesday, ** Near-record warmth continues. We're talking highs in the upper 50s—yes, in March. Bangor could challenge its record of 59 degrees set back in 2016. In **wednesday through friday, ** Reality check. A storm system moves in, bringing rain that could mix with or change to snow, especially in northern and mountainous areas. Temperatures drop back to the 30s and 40s by Thursday. And yes, we might even see some accumulation in The County by Friday morning. In **one last note for maple syrup lovers, ** Sugaring season officially kicks off in just 8 days. With this warmup, the sap should really start flowing—great news for local producers! See you tomorrow. See you this afternoon.

Maine Weather 3/7 Morning - Foggy Spring Fool's Day

Good morning. Maine. I'm DJ Huzz. Step outside and you'll feel that damp chill cutting right through your jacket. That's classic early March in Maine. We've got fog clinging to the coast, half an inch of fresh snow lingering from yesterday. And temperatures that are playing hard to get this morning. But here's the twist: spring is making its move. Today's high of 47 degrees in Portland is 7 degrees above normal — and that's just the opening act. Down along the coast. Portland wakes up to areas of fog and a chance of drizzle before 9 A.M. By afternoon, you'll actually feel that hint of spring. Highs reach 46 degrees with south winds gusting to 25 miles an hour. But don't put away the umbrella just yet. Rain likely returns overnight, with temperatures doing something unusual. We're rising from 41 at sunset to 47 by sunrise Sunday. That's right, we're actually getting warmer after dark. Head north to Augusta and Waterville. And you'll find a different story unfolding. Freezing rain and sleet make for a tricky morning commute before changing to plain rain by late morning. Highs still climb to 46 degrees — well above normal — but the real drama happens overnight when rain becomes likely again. One silver lining: Sunday brings mostly cloudy skies and a high near 55. That's 15 degrees above average for early March. The mountains are where winter makes its last stand today. Freezing rain is likely through mid-morning in the Western Mountains. Up to a tenth of an inch of ice could create slick spots on untreated roads. Highs only reach 47 degrees there, but overnight we see rain moving in with temperatures actually rising to around 40. Sunday brings partly sunny skies and a high near 52 — still 12 degrees above normal for this time of year. Up in Aroostook County, they're seeing the most dramatic warmup. After starting at just 18 degrees this morning, temperatures soar to 44 by afternoon. That's a 26-degree jump in 12 hours. Rain becomes likely tonight with temperatures continuing to rise overnight. Sunday brings rain showers likely and highs near 46 — nearly 10 degrees above normal for The County in early March. Looking ahead, we've got a wild temperature rollercoaster coming. Monday and Tuesday bring record-challenging warmth. We're talking highs in the upper 50s to near 60 degrees statewide. That's 20 degrees above normal for this time of year. But don't get too comfortable. By Wednesday, a storm system moves in with rain likely, followed by a sharp cooldown. Thursday could even bring a chance of snow mixing in as temperatures plummet back to the 30s and 40s. The big picture? This is classic Maine March weather. We're gaining nearly 3 minutes of daylight each day now, the maple sugaring season kicks off in just 8 days. And the spring equinox is only 13 days away. But as today proves, winter isn't ready to leave without a fight. Charge your phone before you head out tonight — that cold drain catches everyone off guard this time of year. See you tomorrow. See you this afternoon.

Maine Weather 3/6 Morning - 12° Below Normal

Good morning. Maine. I'm DJ Huzz. If you stepped outside this morning, you felt winter's last stand. Snow's been falling overnight, coating roads from Portland through the foothills. We've picked up 2 to 4 inches, with the heaviest wrapping up by mid-morning. That commute? Take it slow. Here's the temperature story. We're stuck in a cold trap today. Portland tops out at 35 degrees. Augusta hits 33. Bangor reaches 35. The coast sits at 33. Western Mountains struggle to 30. Up in The County? You'll be lucky to see 29. That's 12 degrees below normal for early March — spring's knocking, but winter's not answering. Tonight brings the tricky part. Freezing drizzle develops across central and northern Maine. Augusta and Waterville see patchy fog and ice by evening. Bangor gets the same treatment after midnight. Lows drop to the upper 20s south, but The County plunges to 18 degrees. Untreated roads could get slick fast. Saturday morning is when things get interesting. A Winter Weather Advisory kicks in at 6 A.M. For northern and Downeast Maine. Freezing rain and sleet mix across the north until early afternoon, with ice accumulations up to a tenth of an inch. By afternoon, temperatures finally climb above freezing and everything switches to rain. Highs reach the low 40s statewide. Here's your weekend outlook. Sunday brings a warm-up — low 50s with partly sunny skies. Monday pushes into the mid 50s with sunshine. Tuesday could hit 56 to 58 degrees, possibly challenging daily records. But that warmth won't last. A storm arrives Wednesday with rain and snow likely, followed by a sharp cooldown Thursday. Watch those roads this weekend, folks. See you tomorrow. For the extended outlook, check the latest forecast See you tomorrow.

Maine Weather 3/5 Evening - Snow Day Dreams

Good evening. Maine. I'm DJ Huzz. Step outside and you'll feel that classic late-winter chill. With overcast skies overhead. We're sitting at 32 degrees right now. That's five degrees colder than our usual March high of 40. The calendar says spring is close, but the air still says winter. Here's the drama for tonight. A coastal system is spinning up. Snow moves into the Portland area around 8 P.M. It spreads inland overnight. Expect a coating to an inch in the city. Head north to Augusta and you'll see a chance for snow after 5 A.M. The mountains stay mostly cloudy and cold. Down in The County, it's a different story. Lows drop to minus 2 degrees. That's dangerously cold. Friday brings more clouds. Portland tops out near 34 degrees. Snow lingers in the morning before ending. The central region sees a high near 34. Any snow showers end quickly there. Up in Bangor, expect a high of 35 under gray skies. The mountains struggle to reach 30. The County warms slightly to 29 degrees. Friday night is when things get tricky. A warm front pushes in. Temperatures hover right at freezing. This creates a risk for freezing drizzle or patchy fog. It could make for some slick spots on the roads by Saturday morning. You'll want to watch your step. Looking ahead, the pattern shifts fast. Saturday brings drizzle and highs in the 40s. We jump into the 50s by Sunday. Monday looks sunny and beautiful with a high near 54. We might even hit 58 on Tuesday. That's a massive warm-up. It could start melting some of our snowpack. Another system moves in Wednesday. This one brings a chance for rain and snow showers. Highs drop back to the 40s. See you tomorrow. Take care For the extended outlook, check the latest forecast See you tomorrow.

Maine Weather March 5 Midday - Cloudy

Good afternoon. Maine. I'm DJ Huzz. Step outside right now and you're feeling 36 degrees under clear skies. Feels almost calm. But winter's got one more card to play. In the next 24 hours. The South Coast takes the hit tonight. Portland climbs to 35 this afternoon as clouds roll in. Then right around 6 P.M., the snow starts falling. It comes down heaviest around 1 A.M. — expect 2 to 4 inches by sunrise. Friday morning's commute? Plan extra time. Push inland to Augusta and the story softens. You'll hit 30 degrees today. Snow holds off until after 1 A.M. and you're looking at less than half an inch total. Bangor and points north mostly dodge this one. Bangor tops out at 28 under mostly cloudy skies. No significant snow. Downeast stays dry too with highs near 30. The Western Mountains see 27 today, then drop to 12 overnight. And up in The County? Bundle every layer you own. Highs near 18. Lows tonight crash to zero. Tonight's full moon will light up any fresh snow like a postcard. Fun fact — on this day back in 1971. Portland got buried under 26 inches. Today's storm is tame by comparison. Saturday flips the script completely — rain and mid-40s. Sunday we crack 50. By Tuesday? Near 60 degrees under sunny skies. That's a 40-degree swing in five days. Classic Maine. In Sunrise hits at 6, 12 A.M. Sunset at 5:35 P.M. We're gaining nearly three minutes of daylight every day now. If you've got early plans tomorrow, charge your phone tonight and scrape that windshield before you leave. For the extended outlook, check the latest forecast as confidence improves. That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow.

Maine Weather March 5 Morning - Unseasonably Cold

Good morning. Maine. I'm DJ Huzz. Right now. Maine's split wide open. Portland's sitting at 29 degrees. Bangor's at 20. And out in The County? A brutal 8 degrees with wind chills near minus 5. That's a 21-degree spread before you've finished your first coffee. In the next 24 hours. Today stays quiet. Mostly cloudy skies. Portland climbs to 35 degrees — about 5 degrees below normal for early March. The mountains and northern spots struggle to crack the upper 20s. Enjoy the calm while it lasts. Tonight. Everything changes. Snow arrives along the South Coast after 7 P.M. Portland's looking at 2 to 4 inches by morning, with the heaviest snow falling around 1 A.M. That's prime sleeping hours, so you'll wake up to a fresh coat. Augusta might see a dusting. Areas north of there stay dry. Friday brings more snow showers to southern areas, possibly mixing with sleet. Highs hold in the low 30s. If you're commuting along the coast, give yourself extra time. Then comes the warm-up. Saturday temperatures climb into the 40s. By Tuesday, we could hit 58 degrees in Portland. That's nearly 20 degrees above normal. Classic March — winter one day, spring the next. Maple sugaring season is just 10 days away. And the spring equinox arrives in about two weeks. One more note — tonight's Full Moon rises at sunset. If you're up late watching the snow fall, you'll have plenty of light to see it. Here's your heads-up for the week ahead. Saturday and Sunday stay mild in the 40s. Monday climbs into the low 50s. Tuesday hits that 58-degree peak. Then we cool back down to reality by Wednesday. Northern Maine, enjoy the quiet while southern areas dig out tomorrow. For the extended outlook, check the latest forecast as confidence improves. That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow.

Maine Weather March 4 Evening - Unseasonably Warm

Good evening. Maine. I'm DJ Huzz. That inch and a half of snow yesterday already feels like a distant memory. Step outside right now and you'll find 47 degrees on the thermometer. That's 7 degrees above normal for early March. Winter is loosening its grip. In the next 24 hours. Here's the breakdown for today. Southern and coastal areas from Portland through the Midcoast top out around 45 degrees. Central Maine reaches 47. Bangor hits 47 as well. The Western Mountains sit cooler at 40 degrees with a west wind around 10 miles an hour. But head to The County and it's a different world. Aroostook starts mild at 43 degrees this afternoon. Then the bottom drops out. Scattered snow showers move in after 8 P.M. Temperatures plummet to 7 degrees overnight. Yes, single digits. Wind chills dip to minus 3. The rest of the state stays dry tonight with partly cloudy skies. Lows range from the low 20s to around 26 degrees along the coast. Thursday brings a brief cooldown. Highs only reach the mid-30s in central areas and low 30s Downeast. Bangor struggles to hit 30. The County barely makes it to 17 degrees. Thursday night is when things get interesting. A storm slides south of us. Portland and coastal areas see snow developing after 7 P.M., mixing with sleet overnight. Expect 1 to 2 inches of accumulation. Central Maine picks up lighter amounts. Friday that system lingers with snow and sleet in the morning, tapering off by afternoon. Then the pattern flips. Saturday through Tuesday we warm up fast. Highs climb into the upper 40s Sunday, then 50s Monday. And near 60 degrees by Tuesday. Maple sugaring season is just 11 days away and the weather will cooperate. One more thing — look up tonight. It's a full moon. Sunrise was at 6:14 this morning and sunset comes at 5:34 this evening. We gained nearly 3 minutes of daylight today. For the extended outlook, check the latest forecast as confidence improves. That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow.

Maine Weather March 4 Midday - Unseasonably Warm

Good afternoon. Maine. I'm DJ Huzz. That inch and a half of snow yesterday already feels like a memory. Step outside today and you'll find sunshine with highs in the mid to upper 40s. That's about 7 degrees above normal for early March. In the next 24 hours. Portland reaches 46 degrees under sunny skies. Augusta and Bangor both climb to 47. The Western Mountains stay cooler at 39. But up in Aroostook County, enjoy that 43-degree high. Because tonight brings a dramatic change. A full moon rises over a rapidly cooling state. Lows plunge to 24 in Portland, 21 in Bangor. The County drops to 9 degrees with snow likely after 7 P.M. Thursday turns sharply colder. A backdoor cold front drops highs into the teens up north, upper 20s in Bangor. And only 33 to 36 degrees in Portland. Then the pattern gets interesting. Snow spreads across the state Thursday night into Friday. Portland could see 1 to 3 inches. Central areas pick up around an inch. A wintry mix of sleet and freezing rain is possible Friday night. But spring fights back this weekend. Saturday highs surge into the upper 40s. Sunday and Monday bring 50s statewide. That snow won't linger long. On this date in 1971. Portland got buried under 26 inches of snow. Quite the contrast today. Sunrise at 6:14, sunset at 5:34. We're gaining nearly 3 minutes of daylight daily. For the extended outlook, check the latest forecast as confidence improves. That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow.

Maine Weather March 4 Morning - Snow

Good morning. Maine. I'm DJ Huzz. That fresh coating of snow on the ground? About an inch and a half fell overnight. But don't get too comfortable. Winter is about to pull a disappearing act this afternoon. We're looking at a serious warm-up. Portland hits 46 degrees today. That's 7 degrees warmer than usual for early March. In the next 24 hours. Augusta and Bangor aren't far behind at 47. Downeast and the Midcoast bask in 45 under mostly sunny skies. The Western Mountains are the cool spot today, topping out at 39. Up in The County, you'll hit 43 degrees, though a breeze picks up with gusts to 25 miles an hour. Enjoy the thaw while you can. Because the bottom drops out tonight. The County plunges into the single digits — down to 9 degrees. The rest of the state settles into the low 20s under partly cloudy skies. Thursday brings a reality check. A backdoor cold front crashes the party. Bangor struggles to reach 28. Downeast sees 30. And up north? You're looking at a high of just 14 degrees. That's the high, folks. The unsettled weather returns Thursday night. Snow moves into southern and central areas. Portland could see 1 to 3 inches. Friday brings a messy mix statewide — snow, sleet. And freezing rain. Expect slick travel Friday night into early Saturday. But then the pattern flips. Sunday through Tuesday, we're back in the 50s. Highs near 53 Monday and 56 Tuesday. That snow pack isn't going to survive. Tonight's full moon rises at sunset. And on this day in 1971. Portland got walloped with 26 inches of snow. So a dusting overnight? We'll take it. Sunrise at 6:14, sunset at 5:34. We're gaining nearly three minutes of daylight. Keep that heavy coat handy for tomorrow. For the extended outlook, check the latest forecast as confidence improves. That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow.

Maine Weather March 4 Evening - Unseasonably Warm

Good evening. Maine. I'm DJ Huzz. That snow falling outside your window? It's on its way out. About an inch and a half fell overnight, but the system exits before daybreak. By the time you're listening, skies are already clearing. In the next 24 hours. In Here's headline, today turns downright pleasant. Portland hits 46 degrees under sunny skies. That's 7 degrees above normal for early March. Augusta reaches 47. Bangor also tops out at 47. Downeast areas see a high of 45 after the morning snow clears. The Western Mountains reach 39. And Aroostook County hits 43. But don't get comfortable up there. Tonight, temperatures crash. Portland drops to 26. Augusta falls to 24. Bangor plunges to 21. The mountains sit at 24. And The County? A bone-chilling 9 degrees overnight, with snow developing after 7 P.M. Thursday brings a reality check. A backdoor cold front sweeps through, dropping highs into the 30s for most areas. The north stays in the teens. Then Thursday night into Friday. Our next storm arrives. Expect snow across much of the state, possibly mixing with sleet and freezing rain along the coast. The weekend turns messy. Saturday features a wintry mix transitioning to rain as temperatures climb into the upper 40s. Sunday clears out with highs near 50. Early next week looks genuinely spring-like. Monday brings sun and 53 degrees. Tuesday could hit 56. That's 16 degrees above normal. By the way, on this date in 1971. Portland got walloped with 26 inches of snow. We're getting off easy today. Full moon tonight if skies clear in time. For the extended outlook, check the latest forecast as confidence improves. That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow.
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