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.