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.