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Wet weekend ahead, with snow forecast for most of Maine

by Daniel Kool March 28, 2025March 28, 2025

A mix of rain and snow starting overnight Friday and carrying into Saturday will leave roads slick and snowy by morning, according to the National Weather Service.

Trump NOAA Cuts Weather Balloons Explainer

Local & State, Nation & World, New England

Experts say US weather forecasts will worsen as DOGE cuts mean fewer balloon launches

by SETH BORENSTEIN March 24, 2025

Weather balloons provide information that forecasters and computer models use to figure out what the weather will be and how dangerous it can get.

Local & State, News, The Maine Forecast

Spring storm delivers slick roads, crashes, closures in Maine

by Gillian Graham and Daniel Kool March 24, 2025March 24, 2025

Fire and police departments across the state report a high number of accidents.

Local & State, News

Rainfall eases drought conditions, but the relief may be temporary

by Daniel Kool March 22, 2025March 22, 2025

Much of Maine has been in a period of drought since September — a situation worsened by a drier-than-normal winter.

Leslie Bridgers, Local & State, Things to Do

Spring might arrive on time this year. Good luck convincing Mainers.

by Leslie Bridgers March 17, 2025March 28, 2025

We’re so used to fluctuating weather toying with our emotions, a true spring feels like the least likely scenario.

Local & State, News

National Weather Service to halt weather balloon work in Maine

by Daniel Kool March 7, 2025March 10, 2025

Within hours of the news, forecasters at news outlets throughout the country decried the decision, saying that it would undermine forecasting for affected communities.