Maybe it's not the lackluster storm that's preparing to move into the region that is the disappointing part, but perhaps that the epic snowpack base we had going prior to this has completely melted away.
It looks like another pretty big winter storm is preparing to move into the Pine Tree State later today. Fortunately (or unfortunately?) it's not going to come in the form of several inches of snow.
We just got home tonight from a nice dinner out at Margaritas with friends. And no, that's not why I'm seeing rings around the moon tonight, wise guys.
It seems like the last few years of fairly mild Maine winters is catching up with us all at once. It's not only taking a toll on our own personal snowblowers and shovels, but also on many Public Works departments in the Pine Tree State as well.
What is that classic saying you always hear people using? All crappy New England weather events come in threes? Well, it has to be something like that right?
It started as any normal post-blizzard morning in Maine usually does. Tossed on the ol' Bean boots, a pair of Cah-Hahts, and climbed into the cab of the 1-ton Cummins to go push some snow around.
It's not much of a surprise, but it's now official. Several parts of the Pine Tree State are now under a blizzard warning ahead of this weekend's storm.
Sure, this morning in Maine started with a couple two hour delays and some inconvenient morning commutes, but it looks like this may be child's play compared to what is on the way this weekend.
Central Maine is in the direct path of a small winter storm system that will be passing by late Monday night into Tuesday morning- and that could make for a trickier-than-normal commute.
Wet and heavy snow coupled with freezing cold temperatures for those who are not physically fit or have health conditions, may be at risk of heart attack due to shoveling snow.