All posts by Mike Haggett

Mike Haggett

About Mike Haggett

As a Mainer for nearly five decades, Mike understands all too well the ever changing weather forecasts and surprises given the location and geography of the state. Spending much of his time as child outdoors fishing in all four seasons, keeping track of the weather was a must for personal safety. Living firsthand through the impacts of weather through many types of storms and phenomena, the idea came to mind for him to analyze it closer in 2011.

Blizzard ends for Maine Monday, but another storm looms midweek

Blizzard warnings for the MidCoast and Down East Maine continue through Monday night. As the storm gradually moves eastward, southern and western areas will see the snow begin to taper off by late morning, later in the day for the MidCoast, central, eastern and northern areas. Here is a look at futurecast radar to anticipate […]

Crippling blizzard on the way for coastal and interior Maine

A storm capable of causing impassable roadways for much of the state starts Sunday afternoon and lasts through Monday evening. The effects of heavy snow, strong wind may linger well into the week for some as power outages are likely across coastal and interior Maine. While it may not be historic, it has potential to […]

Major noreaster to bring blizzard to coastal Maine

A powerful storm with central pressure equivalent to a Category 2 hurricane is on track impact the state Sunday afternoon through early Tuesday. Coastal areas will get the full brunt of the storm with around two feet or more of snow possible. A blizzard watch is posted for Down East Maine, including Bangor. But first, […]

More snow for Maine Saturday; major nor’easter to start the week

As Maine recovers from as much as 21″ of snow Thursday, the stage is set for another 2-5″ for parts of the state Saturday. On its heels, a major storm composing of 1 to 2 feet or more of snow, high winds, and rough seas arrives Sunday afternoon and continues through Monday. Saturday’s snow comes […]

Nor’easter to bring heavy snow, wind to Maine Thursday

1:30 PM UPDATE – STORM CONTINUES UNTIL TONIGHT A very impressive storm is south of Cape Cod and is rapidly intensifying as it moves northeastward toward Nova Scotia. Intense snow bands are slowly moving through the coastal interior, with snowfall rates of 1-3″ per hour. Along with wind gusting in the 30-40 mph range, whiteout […]

Storm to bring heavy snow for coastal Maine

4 PM WEDNESDAY UPDATE – A MATTER OF MILES  WINTER STORM WARNINGS for Central & Coastal Washington, Hancock, Waldo, Knox, Lincoln, Sagadahoc, Kennebec, Androscoggin, Cumberland and York Counties. WINTER STORM WATCH for Southern Penobscot and Northern Washington Counties. It’s a matter of mere miles for coastal areas which will determine snowfall. The afternoon guidance indicated […]

Wintry mix wreaks havoc on Maine

Tuesday 6:00 PM Update – A Look Overnight Into Wednesday Futurecast radar from 2 PM Tuesday to 2 AM Thursday in 3 hour increments for reference… In reference to this model idea, the NAM model tends to be a bit aggressive in precipitation output and type. This is presented to give you and idea on […]

A snowy, icy nor’easter bears down on Maine

For the third time in the past few weeks, Maine is in the cross hairs of a mixed precipitation event. Accumulating snow, sleet, ice, rain and wind will be thrown at the state beginning Monday night and won’t completely leave the state until Wednesday morning. My previous update set the table of the storm along […]

A calm and mild Sunday before a stormy kick-off to the week

  High pressure takes over Maine for Sunday. A backdoor cold front brings cold air back to the region Sunday night into Monday.  A storm system responsible for severe weather in the south organizes off the Mid-Atlantic coast on Monday, and brings snow, sleet, and ice into the area Monday night into Tuesday.   Sunday […]

A quiet weather weekend for Maine, messy storm to start the week

While the weekend appears generally quiet with above average temperatures, a significant weather event is likely to impact the state by early next week. A Fair Saturday Sunshine and which part of the state gets it is the main challenge with the weekend forecast. Saturday appears that eastern areas have the better chance for an […]