After what can only be described as one of the most dramatic first few days of June in Maine, things have settled into conditions better described as raw, gloomy and soggy. We went from seeing temps in the 80s and 90s to start the first month of summer, and this week, we’ll be lucky to see a few temps in the 60s.
We are locked into on-and off-showers for the next three days, despite already seeing a weekend of raw and rainy conditions.
This week’s conditions are all courtesy of an upper-level low pressure system that is cut off in the atmosphere. There’s also strong blocking to our north that has the jet stream all backed up.
That means today’s morning rain will continue with clouds holding tough in the afternoon and temps staying well below the average.
Typically, this time of year we are around 70 degrees, but those temps will be a struggle for several more days, thanks to the area of low pressure seen on the weather map.
The good news is the weather will benefit your lawn and garden. It will also keep the pollen from being a major issue. It’s not heavy enough rain to flood because conditions have been so dry.
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