Mesoscale Discussion 0288
   NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
   0457 PM CDT Sat Mar 23 2024

   Areas affected...portions of southern Maine and New Hampshire

   Concerning...Winter mixed precipitation 

   Valid 232157Z - 240100Z

   SUMMARY...Mixed precipitation should continue across portions of
   northern New England over the next few hours. Freezing rain is also
   possible, with ice accretion rates exceeding 0.05 inches/3 hrs in
   some spots.

   DISCUSSION...A surface low, located just off the coast of NJ, is
   poised to traverse the coastline through the evening as a mid-level
   trough overspreads the region. Strong surface-700 mb
   warm-air/moisture advection is underway along the New England coast,
   promoting widespread wintry precipitation. Snow should remain the
   predominant precipitation type across northern parts of ME and NH.
   However, temperatures are rising above the freezing mark in the
   lowest couple hundred mb, allowing for mixed wintry precipitation to
   occur. Along and just north of surface freezing line, ice
   accumulations have been reported, and ice accretion rates of up to
   0.05 inches/3 hrs, as well as sleet, are possible where rainfall is
   heaviest.

   ..Squitieri.. 03/23/2024

   ...Please see www.spc.noaa.gov for graphic product...

   ATTN...WFO...GYX...

   LAT...LON   43177049 42887137 42987202 43627207 43717125 44276974
               44196909 43776958 43177049