FXUS61 KGYX 191000

AFDGYX



Area Forecast Discussion

National Weather Service Gray ME

600 AM EDT Thu Mar 19 2026



.WHAT HAS CHANGED...

Increased PoP and added flurries where ocean effect snow

continues to drift northeast this morning. Some light

accumulations are possible very near the coast through sunrise.



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.KEY MESSAGES...

1. No significant weather impacts are expected through Friday. 



2. Two weak shortwaves will move through the northeast, 

bringing rain and snow to northern New England.



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.DISCUSSION...

KEY MESSAGE 1 DESCRIPTION...

Partly to mostly cloudy skies will prevail today as an H5 s/wv

trof axis crosses New England. This trof will bring little in

the way of sensible weather impacts as both forcing for ascent 

and moisture depth are quite limited but a stray flurry or 

sprinkle cannot be ruled out. High temperatures will be a few 

degrees warmer than yesterday with readings ranging from the 30s

across the north to 40s south.



Clouds will persist tonight with some clearing south of the

mountains late with low temperatures into the 20s. A few snow

showers are possible across the mountains and towards the

Canadian Border.



Clouds will increase from north to south on Friday as the next

s/wv trof axis quickly approaches the region. A few rain or snow

showers are possible late in the day from the mountains and

points north but most of the area will remain dry through the

daytime hours. High temperatures will range from the 40s and 50s

from north to south. 



KEY MESSAGE 2 DESCRIPTION...Two weak shortwaves will move from 

west to east across New England. The first will move into the 

area Saturday morning, with mainly snow expected in the 

mountains and north, with mostly rain expected along the coast. 

Snow will be heavy and wet in character, though only 1-2 inches 

are forecast at most where snow is expected. QPF will be light 

with minimal impacts expected outside of some slick roads in the

interior.



Towards the end of the weekend, another shortwave moves across 

the region in a similar track as the previous one. A lot of 

model uncertainty exists with this system, with rain or snow 

possible around Sunday afternoon.



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.AVIATION /09Z THURSDAY THROUGH MONDAY/...

Through 12Z Friday: VFR conditions are expected. An isolated 

sprinkle or flurry is possible through 15Z this morning but 

flight restrictions are not currently expected. Winds will be 

out of the S-SE at 5-15 kts. VFR conditions persist for most 

terminals tonight but some MVFR CIGS are possible at KHIE with 

SHSN. Winds will be out of the S-SW at 5-10 kts. No LLWS is 

anticipated through the period. 



OUTLOOK:

Friday...VFR in the morning, with lower restrictions in the

afternoon due to rain and snow.



Saturday...IFR in the morning due to snow, return to VFR

expected south of the mountains.



Sunday...IFR expected due to rain and snow.



Monday...AM IFR, possible return to VFR by end of the day.



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.MARINE...

Seas continue to diminish and will remain below SCA criteria 

through Friday. A few S gusts up to 20 kts are possible at times

though. 



OUTLOOK:

Friday + Friday night...SCA southerly winds with sub-SCA seas.



Saturday...Sub-SCA northwesterly winds with SCA seas.



Sunday...Near-SCA variable winds, with SCA seas.



Monday...SCA northeasterly winds with SCA seas.



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.GYX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...

ME...None.

NH...None.

MARINE...None.



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DISCUSSION...Legro

AVIATION...Legro