3-Day Outlook: Wednesday, March 20-Friday, March 22
Low pressure is expected to develop along the New Hampshire coast later today then track along the Downeast coast or as far north as the I-95 corridor. Snow showers develop this afternoon and become a steadier snow later today with snow showers this evening followed by snow Thursday morning into the afternoon.
Much of the Valley looks to receive 4-6 inches of snow while areas from Van Buren south look to be in an area of 8- to 12-inch snowfall potential. Snow tapers to snow showers that wind down by early Friday. Gusty northwest winds are expected Thursday shifting to the west Thursday night and remaining gusty into Friday.
High pressure will build in Friday with gusty west winds across the Valley with mostly sunny skies and chilly conditions. Partly cloudy skies are expected Friday night with lows falling into the lower teens for most Valley locations.
Apex Wx Daily Summary
Today: Mostly cloudy with an 80 percent chance for snow showers in the afternoon. High around 39. Southeast wind 5-10 mph.
Tonight: Mostly cloudy with an 80 percent chance for snow. 1-3 inches snowfall possible. Low near 27. Southeast wind 4-5 mph in the evening shifting to the north and increasing to 10-15 mph.
Thursday: Mostly cloudy and blustery with a 90 percent chance for snow. 2-4 inches snow possible. High around 34. North/northwest wind 15-20 mph gusting 25-35 mph.
Thursday night: Mostly cloudy with a 60 percent chance for snow showers with around 1-inch snow possible. Low near 12. West wind 20-23 mph gusting to 35 mph. Wind chill values -5 to -10.
Friday: Mostly sunny and blustery with a 20 percent chance for morning snow showers. High around 24. West wind 15-20 mph gusting 28-32 mph.
Friday night: Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance for snow showers. Low near 5. West wind 0-7 mph.
4- to 7-day Outlook: Saturday, March 23-Tuesday, March 26
A low pressure system may affect the region Saturday into Sunday. While models are not in good agreement, general consensus looks for snow Saturday afternoon tapering to snow showers Saturday night that linger through Sunday afternoon. Partly cloudy skies develop Sunday night as high pressure builds in from the west. Partly cloudy skies are expected Monday and Tuesday with a slight chance for snow showers by Tuesday afternoon as an upper-trough affects the region.
Apex Wx Daily Summary
Saturday: Partly sunny in the morning then mostly cloudy in the afternoon with a 60 percent chance for afternoon snow. High around 31. South wind 0-7 mph.
Saturday night: Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance for snow showers. Low near 10. Northwest wind 0-7 mph.
Sunday: Partly sunny with a 20 percent chance for snow showers ending in the afternoon. High around 33. Northwest wind 0-7 mph.
Sunday night: Partly cloudy with a 10 percent chance for snow showers. Low near 10. Northwest wind 0-7 mph.
Monday: Partly cloudy with a 10 percent chance for snow showers. High around 34. Northeast wind 8-14 mph.
Monday night: Partly cloudy with a 10 percent chance for snow showers. Low near 14. Northeast wind 0-7 mph.
Tuesday: Partly sunny with a 20 percent chance for afternoon snow showers. High around 40. East wind 8-14 mph.
Tuesday night: Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance for snow showers. Low near 24. East wind 0-7 mph.
8- to 14-day Regional Climate Trends: Wednesday March 27-Tuesday, April 2
Above normal temperatures / Above normal precipitation
Note: Computer model precision diminishes the further into the week the forecast projects. Check The County.me or the National Weather Service Caribou, ME at for weather updates with more current information for the Saint John Valley.
The Week Ahead is the work of UMFK Professor Joseph E. Becker based on personal weather station data, various computer forecast models, and information that the National Weather Service, NOAA, and other weather resources provide.
