NWS Gray, Maine Area Forecast Discussion
245
FXUS61 KGYX 280605
AFDGYX
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Gray ME
205 AM EDT Sat Mar 28 2026
.WHAT HAS CHANGED...
No significant changes at this time.
&&
.KEY MESSAGES...
1. Cool conditions and some snow showers today transition into a
warming trend by the end of the weekend.
2. Active weather is expected at the end of the week, with a
storm system forecast to bring rain and potentially some light
snow as well.
&&
.DISCUSSION...
KEY MESSAGE 1 DESCRIPTION...
A seasonably cold airmass remains in place for today, with
highs ranging from the mid 20s across the north, to the upper
30s through southern New Hampshire. The day starts off bright,
but clouds increase through the afternoon hours as a weak trough
crosses through northern New England. Some scattered snow
showers are also likely to accompany this trough, with snow
showers moving into western areas during the late afternoon
hours. These gradually move eastward and slowly dissipate
through the evening, but some snowflakes are likely to the coast
through late evening.
Clearing then returns through the overnight hours, with lows
dropping into the teens and low 20s across most of the area.
High pressure moves off the Eastern Seaboard during the day on
Sunday, bringing a moderating trend on southwesterly flow to the
northeast. This warming trend gets underway tomorrow, with
highs rebounding into the mid 30s across the north, to upper 40s
across the south. 30s are also likely to hold along the
MidCoast as the wind off the water remains cool.
KEY MESSAGE 2 DESCRIPTION...
A warm front associated with broad low pressure over the Great
Lakes is anticipated to slowly move across the region on
Tuesday. This will allow for warmer air to move in along with
showery and damp conditions. The remainder of the week could
remain gloomy and wet as showers continue with the
aforementioned low moving eastward. Drier and potentially cooler
conditions are not expected until at least Thursday.
&&
.AVIATION /06Z SATURDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY/...
Mainly VFR prevails today, but then a period of MVFR
visibilities in scattered snow showers is possible from the
late afternoon across western terminals, to the evening hours
along the coast. VFR then returns with clearing skies tonight,
with VFR prevailing on Sunday.
Outlook:
Monday: VFR Expected.
Tuesday-Wednesday: Lower restrictions are expected with showers
forecast. At least MVFR is likely.
&&
.MARINE...
Generally fair conditions continue into early Sunday as high
pressure builds in from the west. The high then moves off the
Eastern Seaboard, bringing a chance of SCA conditions in
southwesterly flow by late Sunday.
Southerly sub-SCA winds look to start next week, with winds
strengthening to Gale force by Wednesday morning. Seas of 3-5ft
expected Monday and Tuesday, with 6-10ft seas forecast for
Wednesday.
&&
.GYX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
ME...None.
NH...None.
MARINE...None.
&&
$$
DISCUSSION...Clair/Palmer
NWS GYX Office Area Forecast Discussion
