Saturday’s weather: Partly sunny skies then overcast, high of 58

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    Saturday’s Weather

    The morning will bring a blend of sunshine and clouds, transitioning to overcast skies in the afternoon. Expect a high of 58 degrees.

    5-Day Outlook, May 11-15

    Today: The morning will bring a blend of sunshine and clouds, transitioning to overcast skies by the afternoon. High 58 Winds: ENE 5-10 mph
    Tonight: Expect mostly cloudy skies. Low 42 Winds: NE 5-10 mph
    Mother’s Day: Cool temperatures, cloudy sky, and a slight chance of a rain shower. High 58 Winds: Light & Variable
    Sunday night: Some partial clearing. Low 42 Winds: Light & Variable
    Monday: Expect a mix of sun & cloudy skies with warmer temperatures. There’s a slight chance of a rain shower. High 69 Winds: SW 5-10 mph
    Monday night: Partly cloudy with a couple of showers. Low 52 Winds: SSW 5-10 mph
    Tuesday: A mix of sun and clouds with the possibility of afternoon thunderstorms. High 74 Winds: SW 5-10 mph
    Tuesday night: Few showers or thundershowers. Low 54 Winds: SSW 5-10 mph
    Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68.
    Wednesday night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 48.

    Northern Lights

    My view from Wells, Maine, Friday night, thanks to the geomagnetic storm.

    Weekend Preview

    Anticipate a predominantly dry and cool Mother’s Day weekend, featuring some sunshine on Saturday and high temperatures around 60 degrees. Mother’s Day has a slight chance of a shower with highs in the upper 50s.


    Weather Patterns We’re Watching

    The weather forecast for the upcoming week indicates predominantly dry conditions, though there may be occasional showers, with temperatures reaching highs around 70 degrees.


    Hiking Report/White Mountains Weather

    Elevations for summits above 4,000 feet in Northern New Hampshire Today: Summits will appear intermittently through the clouds. There’s a possibility of rain and snow showers in the afternoon. Temperatures will be around 40 degrees. Expect east winds at 10 mph, with gusts reaching up to 25 mph. The probability of precipitation is 50 percent.
    Elevations between 2,500 and 4,000 feet in Northern New Hampshire Today: Peaks appearing and disappearing through the clouds, with a possibility of rain showers in the afternoon. Temperatures will reach highs in the mid-40s. Expect east winds at speeds up to 10 mph, gusting to 20 mph. There’s a 50 percent chance of rain.