A Drier Afternoon Ahead

BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - Low pressure will push to our north and east this afternoon. The steadier/heavier precipitation has exited the region. Skies will remain mostly cloudy this afternoon and we’ll have a chance for a few rain or snow showers as well but overall not expecting much in the way of shower activity. Temperatures will be in the 20s and 30s from north to south this afternoon. Downeast locales will still be in the 40s early this afternoon but will fall into the 30s as the afternoon progresses. Skies will turn partly cloudy tonight with lows dropping to the teens to near 20°.

Drier and colder weather returns for the end of the week with sunshine and highs in the 20s to around 30° Friday. A cold front will move through on Saturday with a chance for some snow showers. Rain/snow showers will be possible closer to the coast. Otherwise expect partly to mostly cloudy skies and highs in the 30s to around 40°. Low pressure is forecast to move into the state on Sunday giving us a chance for some light snow. Highs on Sunday will be in the mid-20s to mid-30s from north to south across the state.

Rest of Today: Mostly cloudy with a few rain and snow showers possible. Highs between 32°-47°. West/northwest wind 5-15 MPH with gusts to 25-30 MPH possible.

Tonight: Partly cloudy. Lows between 12°-22°. West/northwest wind 5-10 MPH.

Friday: Partly to mostly sunny. Highs between 23°-33°. West/northwest wind 5-15 MPH.

Saturday: Partly to mostly cloudy. A few snow showers possible. Highs in the 30s to near 40°.

Sunday: Mostly cloudy with light snow possible. Light rain/snow mix possible along the coast Highs in the mid-20s to mid-30s.

Monday: Partly to mostly cloudy. Highs in the 20s to near 30°.