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Mike Haggett
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Independent Certified Weather Forecaster for #Maine 🌲🦞
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🌬️🥶 SATURDAY - Hard hit eastern #Maine begins recovery from the 2025 Grinch Storm. A quick update with an outlook into Christmas week ► www.pinetreeweather.com/discussions/...

#HeyBangor #PortlandMaine #theloaf #MEwx
Saturday, December 20, 2025
The Penobscot River Valley region and DownEast areas were severely affected by the storm. When I poured my first coffee at 4 AM, there were more than 78,000 power outages, and by 6 AM, line crews had....
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December 20, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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⚠️🌬️🌧️ FRIDAY - High wind warning expanded into #HeyBangor region, and also includes #PortlandMaine. My latest thinking on the storm to impact #Maine ► www.pinetreeweather.com/discussions/...

#theloaf #MEwx
Friday, December 19th, 2025
HIGH WIND WARNING in effect for Coastal Cumberland, Sagadahoc, Lincoln, Knox, Waldo, Southern Penobscot, Hancock, and Coastal Washington Counties. WIND ADVISORY for the rest of the state. POWER...
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December 19, 2025 at 11:18 AM
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High Wind Warning and Wind Advisory expanded across #Maine for Friday. The strongest winds occur in the afternoon and early evening. Expect power outages! #MEwx
December 18, 2025 at 7:37 PM
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🌬️🌧️🌊THURSDAY - Three main topics associated with the inside runner on the way to #Maine on Friday, focusing on wind, rain, and the shorelines ► www.pinetreeweather.com/discussions/...

#HeyBangot #PortlandMaine #theloaf #MEwx
Thursday, December 18, 2025
WIND is the primary concern for the coastal plain. A high wind warning is in effect for the DownEast coast, with a wind advisory for the rest of the area south and east of the mountains. What has...
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December 18, 2025 at 11:05 AM
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❄️🌨️🧊 WEDNESDAY - Light snow with the risk of a bit of junk for northern #Maine through the evening. An inside runner brings rain, wind, and shoreline concerns for Friday. UPDATE ► www.pinetreeweather.com/discussions/...

#HeyBangor #PortlandMaine #theloaf #MEwx
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
A clipper passes over north that may bring snow showers, along with patchy freezing rain and pockets of sleet. In some ways, it's just another day in The County and along the Quebec border region as.....
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December 17, 2025 at 11:07 AM
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⚠️🌧️🌬️🌊 TUESDAY - My latest thinking on the inside runner on the way on Friday for #Maine. Shoreline concerns, wind, and rain ► www.pinetreeweather.com/discussions/...

#HeyBangor #PortlandMaine #theloaf #MEwx
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
To those who have financially contributed to PTW in the past year, thank you. Whether as a personal donor or a business partner, you are the ones who keep the lights on and get me out of bed at...
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December 16, 2025 at 11:20 AM
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🥶 MONDAY - A gusty northwest wind brings the chill and areas of blowing snow along the south coastal #Maine. Preliminary thoughts on the inside runner for Friday ► pinetreeweather.com/discussions/...

#HeyBangor #PortlandMaine #theloaf #MEwx
Monday, December 15, 2025
The storm that brought upwards of 3" of pixie dust to the shoreline regions on Sunday intensifies on its way to Newfoundland. A gusty northwest wind may blow the fluff around and bring a few slick...
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December 15, 2025 at 11:22 AM
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❄️🧊🌧️ WEDNESDAY - Snow, some junk, and rain on the way to #Maine. Cold-air damming is a feature to watch for away from shorelines. Storm Sunday? ► www.pinetreeweather.com/discussions/...

#HeyBangor #PortlandMaine #theloaf #MEwx
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Once again, I would like to thank those who have sent, pledged, or wired financial contributions to keep the operation going. I am about 75% funded to date for 2026, with my next round of major bills....
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December 10, 2025 at 10:24 AM
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🥶🧊❄️ TUESDAY - A bitterly cold start for #Maine with snow on the way for the coast Tuesday night and an inside runner for Wednesday. OUTLOOK ► www.pinetreeweather.com/discussions/...

#HeyBangor #PortlandMaine #theloaf #MEwx
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
As of 5 AM Tuesday, the low temperatures ranged from -14° at Estcourt Station to +7° in Sanford, with temperatures in between. Even the offshore islands were flirting with 0°. Portland's record...
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December 9, 2025 at 11:22 AM
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🌬️🥶 MONDAY - Snow exits eastern #Maine and the wind picks up. Two more chances for precipitation through the week. UPDATE ► pinetreeweather.com/discussions/...

#HeyBangor #PortlandMaine #theloaf #MEwx
Monday, December 8, 2025
I have kept rather meticulous weather data records at the home office in Kennebunk since May 2019. This is undoubtedly the coldest start to December since 2019, when the first eight days ran below...
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December 8, 2025 at 11:04 AM
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🌤️❄️ SUNDAY - Another chilly day ahead for #Maine with snow on the way overnight into Monday. How much and when ► www.pinetreeweather.com/discussions/...

#HeyBangor #PortlandMaine #theloaf #MEwx
Sunday, December 7, 2025
THE STRING OF BELOW NORMAL COLD CONTINUES , where the maximum minimum temperatures may not reach the average low over northern areas. A breezy early over the north and east will diminish by mid to...
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December 7, 2025 at 11:24 AM
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🌤️🌨️ SATURDAY - Snow showers possible for the coastal areas of #Maine. Snow chances Sunday night into Monday, and again midweek ► www.pinetreeweather.com/discussions/...

#HeyBangor #PortlandMaine #theloaf #MEwx
Saturday, December 6, 2025
ANOTHER SEASONABLY CHILLY DAY with the Arctic airmass. Thankfully, the wind will be generally light, making for a great day on the ski slopes, at the Kennebunkport Christmas Prelude, or for other...
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December 6, 2025 at 10:45 AM
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☀️ FRIDAY - After a cold, bluebird day for #Maine, a "col" set up is possible for Saturday. What in the heck is a "col" and what could it do? ► www.pinetreeweather.com/discussions/...

#HeyBangor #PortlandMaine #theloaf #MEwx
Friday, December 5, 2025
Before I get into it, I would like to thank those who have sent financial contributions in the past week and my faithful Patreon donors, who have been the backbone of my budget and help keep this...
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December 5, 2025 at 11:43 AM
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⚠️🌬️❄️ THURSDAY - Snow squall potential through mid-afternoon for #Maine as a quick hit of deep winter arrives by Friday morning ► www.pinetreeweather.com/discussions/...

#HeyBangor #PortlandMaine #theloaf #MEwx
Thursday, December 4, 2025
SNOW SQUALLS... This is one of the better dynamic setups for squalls so far this season. Squalls are like thunderstorms in summer, and there are many parallels in their characteristics. The sharpness....
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December 4, 2025 at 11:02 AM
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🌤️🌬️ WEDNESDAY - A quick overview of what to expect through the weekend. Snow squalls on Thursday may be an issue for travelers around #Maine ► www.pinetreeweather.com/discussions/...

#HeyBangor #PortlandMaine #theloaf #MEwx
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
What you see on the water vapor image is what you get as we get through the rest of the week. The storm from Tuesday and last night heads east. It will be breezy to start the day in the wake of the...
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December 3, 2025 at 11:33 AM
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⚠️❄️🌬️ TUESDAY - Forecast remains on track for a solid snow event for #Maine. My latest thoughts and snowfall ideas ► pinetreeweather.com/discussions/...

#HeyBangor #PortlandMaine #theloaf #MEwx
Tuesday, December 2, 2025
For the folks teetering on travel for the day, this graphic is provided to assist. The general idea remains that morning travel will be manageable, but as we head toward dark, road conditions along...
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December 2, 2025 at 10:28 AM
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⚠️🌬️❄️ MONDAY - Clarity in model ideas has helped iron out the snow potential on the way to #Maine Tuesday. UPDATE ► www.pinetreeweather.com/discussions/...

#HeyBangor #PortlandMaine #theloaf #MEwx
Monday, December 1, 2025
The 2 AM start times for me have begun. Every year, I ask myself if I want to keep doing this, and that all depends on funding from followers. I know there are many snow removal individuals and...
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December 1, 2025 at 10:59 AM
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🌧️❄️🌬️ SUNDAY - Snow and rain move into #Maine. After a breezy, chilly day on Monday, snow is on the way for Tuesday. Questions on how much continue. DISCUSSION ► www.pinetreeweather.com/discussions/...

#HeyBangor #PortlandMaine #theloaf #MEwx
Sunday, November 30, 2025
While it won't be an event of significance, interior areas could pick up enough snow to make the roads slick. Model ideas have trended a bit warmer, which will make the snow sloppier, and have...
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November 30, 2025 at 12:32 PM
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🌤️SATURDAY - Snow is on the way for interior #Maine for Sunday. What about the next one, Tuesday into Wednesday? I have thoughts ► pinetreeweather.com/discussions/...

#HeyBangor #PortlandMaine #theloaf #MEwx
Saturday, November 29, 2025
The pattern is picking up, which will require more discussion and insight to help you make the decisions that you need to. I am not much of a one-image wonder for the doomscrollers on the socials,...
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November 29, 2025 at 11:21 AM
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⚠️🌬️❄️ #BlackFriday - SNOW SQUALL WATCH for #Maine in the afternoon may cause travel issues. Two more storms are in the pipeline. OUTLOOK ► www.pinetreeweather.com/discussions/...

#HeyBangor #PortlandMaine #theloaf #MEwx
Black Friday, November 28, 2025
BLACK FRIDAY... SNOW SQUALL WATCH: While this is not an official NWS issue (because they don't have it in their bulletin package), I am going to put it out there.  The primary concern is for the...
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November 28, 2025 at 11:07 AM
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🦃 #Thanksgiving for #Maine sees showers end over the north with the wind picking up. Snow showers & squalls possible for #BlackFriday ► www.pinetreeweather.com/discussions/...

Have a blessed holiday!

#HeyBangor #PortlandMaine #theloaf #MEwx
Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 27, 2025
THANKSGIVING DAY: Showers over the north end by around noon and may end as light snow as a parting gift. The sunshine increases in the afternoon in The County. Snow showers are possible in the...
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November 27, 2025 at 11:46 AM
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🌦️ WEDNESDAY - Isolated showers with areas of fog around #Maine for the day. A cold front passes through overnight, bringing a chill for #Thanksgiving. UPDATE ► www.pinetreeweather.com/discussions/...

#HeyBangor #PortlandMaine #theloaf #MEwx
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
WEDNESDAY: A vertically stacked area of low pressure just west of the Great Lakes at 4 AM tracks to the northeast toward western Quebec. A warm front to the south tries to jam its way into the...
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November 26, 2025 at 11:01 AM
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🌧️🧊🌬️❄️ TUESDAY - Showers with a touch of ice possible for #Maine overnight into Wednesday. Updated outlook through #Thankgiving weekend and a storm to watch next week ► www.pinetreeweather.com/discussions/...

#HeyBangor #PortlandMaine #theloaf #MEwx
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
SYNOPSIS: A warm front approaches the region from the southwest, bringing mixed precipitation overnight into Wednesday morning. A cold front brings another round of light precipitation Wednesday...
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November 25, 2025 at 10:59 AM
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🌥️🌧️🌨️ SUNDAY - Synopsis outlook for #Maine through #Thanksgiving weekend shows a couple of minor chances for precipitation. Chances for precipitation increase the first week of December ► www.pinetreeweather.com/discussions/...

#HeyBangor #PortlandMaine #theloaf #MEwx
Sunday, November 23, 2025
This rather mundane pattern of late with weak clippers every two to three days continues through the week. A weak disturbance passes through Sunday afternoon, bringing light precipitation. A warm...
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November 23, 2025 at 10:42 AM
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🌥️🌨️🌧️🌬️🌵 FRIDAY - Light snow and rain for the interior of #Maine, chance for sprinkles or flurries elsewhere. A look at the drought and the Euro's holiday weekend hiccup ► www.pinetreeweather.com/discussions/...

#HeyBangor #PortlandMaine #theloaf #MEwx
Friday, November 21, 2025
The clipper on the way continues to lose juice. A southwesterly wind may not provide enough moisture to enhance it.  It will be the breeze out ahead of the cold front, and after its passage, that...
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November 21, 2025 at 11:46 AM