NWS Gray, Maine Area Forecast Discussion
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FXUS61 KGYX 261120
AFDGYX
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Gray ME
620 AM EST Thu Feb 26 2026
.WHAT HAS CHANGED...
Calm and clear conditions led to efficient radiational cooling
through the interior overnight, so mainly just incorporated that
into the near term. Otherwise, the forecast remains on track
with any lingering showers coming to an end early this morning
and a clear day on tap.
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.KEY MESSAGES...
1. Mainly quiet weather is likely late week through the
upcoming weekend with near to above average temperatures through
Saturday.
2. Colder temperatures will return Sunday through early next
week with perhaps a few periods of precipitation.
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.DISCUSSION...
KEY MESSAGE 1 DESCRIPTION...
A cold front crosses the region early this morning with any snow
showers ending well before sunrise. A few slippery spots will be
possible for the morning commute, especially across western NH.
Winds will be gusty today behind a secondary cold front, with
westerly winds gusting around 25 MPH.
Otherwise, fair weather and a warm-up is expected through
Saturday with temperatures peaking well into the 40s on
Saturday.
KEY MESSAGE 2 DESCRIPTION...
Colder temperatures will quickly return on Sunday behind a cold
front as a trof of low pressure moves overhead. High
temperatures will be on avg 10-20 degrees colder than Saturday
and a period of light snow is possible during the day. Sunday
night will be cold with lows near or below zero in most
locations and gusty NW winds will send wind chills well below
zero. Canadian high pressure will build across New England on
Monday with high temperatures into the teens and 20s from north
to south. Monday night will once again be cold with lows into
the single digits either side of zero.
Temperatures will begin to moderate some on Tuesday as flow
becomes southerly. A storm system that is currently progged to
cross south of New England may allow for some snow late in the
day and at night but forecast confidence at this time range is
low. Near avg temperatures and mainly dry conditions are then
likely towards the middle and later half of next week.
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.AVIATION /12Z THURSDAY THROUGH MONDAY/...
Through 12Z Friday...Lingering MVFR conditions early this
morning will improve to VFR after 12Z. VFR conditions expected
through the period with westerly SFC gusts 20 to 25 KT today.
Gusts taper off after 19Z, with VFR conditions prevailing
through tonight.
Outlook:
Friday-Saturday night: VFR conditions expected.
Sunday: VFR conditions likely. Low chance for some -SN but
forecast confidence is low.
Monday: VFR conditions expected.
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.MARINE...
Today through Saturday...SCAs remain in effect for the outer
waters thru today with some gusts around 25 kt in the bays
possible today. Winds and seas look to remain below SCA
criteria on Friday. SCA conditions start later Friday night and
continue through Saturday.
NW wind gusts up to 30 kts are possible behind a cold front on
Sunday afternoon and night with seas outside of the bays
building to 4-7 ft. Freezing spray is also possible. Winds and
seas will then relax on Monday before a period of strong S-SW
winds are possible late Tuesday into the middle of next week.
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.GYX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
ME...None.
NH...None.
MARINE...Small Craft Advisory until 7 PM EST this evening for ANZ150-
152-154.
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DISCUSSION...Baron/Ekster/Tubbs
AVIATION...
MARINE...
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