Possible Nor'easter This Weekend

Rockland, Maine - There is growing chance that a Nor'easter will hit the here this weekend from Saturday into Saturday night. How much snow will fall? Will there be a mix of rain and snow. These are questions that will have to be answered.

According to Weather Channel, Rockland area could see between 5 and 8 inches of snow Saturday night with a rain/snow mix during the afternoon. Portland and Bangor area could see between 3 and 5 inches. Ellsworth and Calais area are predicted to get 8 to 12 inches.

Here is what National Weather Service has to say.

A coastal storm will pass by Saturday night bringing snow to the coast. If the storm ends up tracking a bit closer to the coast than currently expected, a heavier snowfall would be possible for southern New Hampshire and coastal Maine.

Predicted forecasts for Saturday and Saturday night according to National Weather Service for
Rockland, Portland, Ellsworth and Calais, Maine.

Rockland

Saturday Snow likely after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 34. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday Night Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Blustery. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Portland

Saturday Snow and sleet likely after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 34. Chance of precipitation is 60%.


Saturday Night A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Ellsworth

Saturday A chance of rain and snow after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 36. Southwest wind 6 to 11 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.


Saturday Night Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Blustery, with a light and variable wind becoming north 16 to 21 mph in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Calais

Saturday Partly sunny, with a high near 37. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph.


Saturday Night Snow likely. Cloudy, with a low around 23. Blustery, with a light and variable wind becoming north 16 to 21 mph in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

We will keep everyone updated on this possible winter storm.