PORTLAND (WGME) — All eyes are on our next quick weather event bringing plowable snow to the area.
Beyond that, a nice mild trend through Valentine’s Day weekend.
Afternoon Planner (WGME).
Temperatures on Tuesday will reside in the low 30s with increasing clouds for the rest of your afternoon.
This is all ahead of our next weather-maker ahead of our next which includes snow.
Let’s break down timing. Start times will be between 6 and 8 PM, and ending before daybreak on Wednesday.
This will be a packable snow, not super fluffy and not wet and soggy either.
Travel will be slick Tuesday evening through Wednesday morning.
Winter storm advisories and warnings (WGME).
A winter weather advisory will go into effect at 7 p.m. Tuesday through 4 p.m. Wednesday shown in purple for the majority of the state.
Winter storm warnings are in effect for southern Penobscot, Hancock and Washington counties. These areas have the best chance of receiving 5 inches of snow or more.
Snow map Tuesday night into Wednesday.{ }(WGME)
As for how much snow, most of the area should pick up between 3 to 6″.
Midcoast and Downeast Maine may see more, try 4 to 8″.
Tuesday evening.{ }(WGME)
Snow will begin between 6 and 8 p.m. Tuesday moving west to east.
The backend of the evening commute will be slick as the snow comes down.
Most snow accumulations will add up Tuesday evening through very early Wednesday morning.
Heavy snow could be possible between 9 p.m. through midnight.
Wednesday morning.{ }(WGME)
Midcoast as well as Downeast Maine potentially could see additional accumulations beyond daybreak.
Either way, the morning commute on Wednesday will be messy and slippery.
Tuesday travel impacts (WGME).
Be extra cautious while driving after 6 PM tonight as the bulk of the snow will fall in between 6 PM and midnight with snow fall rates of over one inch per hour.
Wednesday Travel Impacts (WGME).
Although the snow will be over for most of the state before we wake up Wednesday morning, difficult travel is still expected due to clean up. If you are located in the Midcoast or Downeast portions of Maine, travel will still be slick throughout the majority of the day.
Southern and central Maine’s travel will improve throughout the day.
Weekend forecast.{ }(WGME)
A quiet stretch is expected starting Thursday through Valentine’s Day weekend. Temperatures will run near-normal early in the weekend.
Mild warming trend.{ }(WGME)
Early next week will trend mild as well.
Our Weather Authority team is keeping a close eye on a storm currently tracking to our south early next week. Stay tuned.
Do you have any weather questions? Email our Weather Authority team at [email protected]. We’d love to hear from you!
