A powerful jet stream brought a low-pressure system and strong winds to Maine overnight and early Monday.

Expect the rain to taper off by Monday morning, but strong winds to continue into the afternoon.

A storm system is going to slice through New England on Sunday.

Many towns will receive over 2 inches of rain between now and Thursday evening, with a few, especially Down East, getting even more

Some areas of southern Maine are more than 9 inches under typical rainfall since June, so the upcoming storm is a welcome inconvenience.

It’s only Tuesday, but conditions are shaping up for an autumn jewel of a weekend.

Temperatures will rise well into the 70s on Sunday before it turns cooler next week.

The overall pattern keeps truly cold air away from the eastern part of the country.

The vibrancy of fall foliage is a delicate balance involving, among other factors, moisture, heat and wind.