The Maine Weather Podcast

Good morning! I'm Aaron Jolly, and welcome to the Maine Weather Podcast. It's Saturday, February 17th. Folks, here's the deal. The County woke up at minus 3 this morning. Meanwhile, the South Coast is sitting at 20 degrees. That's a 23 degree spread across one state. Classic Maine. Let's take a drive. Down along the South Coast, you're at 20 degrees. Sounds almost cozy, right? Don't be fooled. That's still 12 degrees below normal for mid February. Head inland toward the Western Mountains and you'll find the coldest air in the state at 11 degrees. Light northeast winds around 5 miles an hour. Central Maine and Bangor hover in the mid teens. Downeast sits at 18 degrees. Now here's what's interesting. Scattered flurries are possible almost everywhere today. Central Maine and the mountains have the best shot at actually seeing accumulation. The County? Bone dry skies up there. Ironic, since they're the ones freezing hardest. Tonight, lows drop into single digits for most of the state. Up north? 5 to 10 below zero. That's the kind of cold where your nose hairs freeze on contact. Winds stay light, but bundle up if you're heading out. Tomorrow brings a quiet Sunday. Highs in the low 20s with some sunshine. Perfect for a winter walk near Portland Head Light if you layer up properly. Here's your heads up for the week ahead. We're locked into a cold but dry pattern. No big storms lurking. Highs creep toward the upper 20s by midweek, but mornings stay firmly in the teens. Tuesday might bring a dusting from a weak system. Nothing to lose sleep over. One bright spot. We're gaining nearly 3 minutes of daylight each day now. Sunrise hit 6:32 this morning. Spring is whispering, even if winter's still shouting. So. If this forecast helped you plan your Saturday, share it with a neighbor. Word of mouth keeps us going. Stay safe out there. That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow.

Good morning! I'm Aaron Jolly, and you're listening to the 6 AM Maine Weather Podcast. It's Friday, February 23rd. Folks, grab that coffee and breathe easy. This is one of those quiet February mornings where Maine just sits still for a minute. No drama. No surprises. Just cold air and calm skies. Step outside in Portland and you'll feel 36 degrees. Not bad at all. Light southeast winds barely ruffling the flag. Head up to Augusta and it's about the same. Bangor and the Downeast coast? Mid 30s. Comfortable enough if you're layered up. Now drive into the Western Mountains and the thermometer drops to 31 degrees. Cold enough to keep that snowpack locked in tight. Good news if you're hitting Sunday River this weekend. Up in Aroostook? A crisp 26 degrees with a gentle northeast breeze. That's the kind of morning where your nostrils stick together on the first breath. Here's the deal for tonight. Temperatures dip into the 20s statewide. Winds stay whisper quiet. Just a cold, peaceful night. Saturday brings a little warmth. Upper 30s along the coast, low 30s inland. Sunday stays dry but clouds thicken. We're watching a system that could sneak in some light snow early next week. Here's your heads up for the week ahead. Monday keeps warming slightly before a quick cooldown hits midweek. No blockbuster storms on the radar. A weak system might dust the mountains Tuesday, but nothing to lose sleep over. Air quality today is moderate. Most folks won't notice, but sensitive groups should keep it in mind. One bright spot? We're gaining nearly three minutes of daylight every day now. Sunrise at 6:33 this morning. Sunset stretches to 5:18. Your evening commute is getting brighter, and that feels wicked good after a long winter. Alright. If this podcast helps you start your morning right, share it with a neighbor. Word of mouth keeps us going. I'll be back at 9 AM with your next update. Bundle up and enjoy the calm. Take care!