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  • Blogging About Maine Winter Weather

    Blogging About Maine Winter Weather

    When you start a blog about Maine, there is no shortage of topics to hunt peck post.

    The Me In Maine blog is easy to feed because the state is so full of all this natural beauty.

    Maine offers so many daily opportunities to collect and post photos, videos and simple daily experiences collected to share from around unspoiled Vacationland.

    drews lake maine early morning
    What’s It Like Waking Up On A Maine Lake? Like No Other Experience. How’s That?

    Uploading personal photos of Maine is one easy way to fill a Maine blog post installment.

    linneus maine
    What’s It Like In Small Town Maine Rural Locations? Each One Shines Uniquely, Brightly.

     

    These Maine images say a lot more than anything a typewriter tries to express. The small rural communities in Maine have plenty of neat activities and beautiful settings to promote but are often the best kept secret! Not a lot of press in small Maine communities.

    Over the years, the travel blog posts to here and there around the state of Maine have been the easiest installments to create.

    Go to some new location, sample the food, see the sights and post the photos with local copy on what this corner of Maine is like. So much to experience in Maine and it involves a little traveling even when you live instate!

    winter in maine, outdoors everyday
    Winter In Maine, We Are Outdoors Every Day, All Year Long.

    But I think the meatiest ones are sheer FAQ.

    You and I search for information daily and notice the questions asked around any query.  To me, those frequently asked questions are the meat and potatoes of any blog about Maine.

    I am lucky to live here and have past and present experiences to draw from whenever it’s time to feed the blog. But the questions asked by folks who do live here and have limited knowledge about Maine are the hungriest blog post readers.

    So here goes for a Me In Maine newest blog post about a couple FAQ.

    What are our winters like in Maine?

    winter walking in maine
    Who’s Walking Who? Maine Winter Stroll With Dog, The Owner.

    This Maine weather question comes up daily and the answer for it is no longer cut and dry.

    I used to carefully explain up here in Maine there are no polar bears, no one lives in igloos. That we are not amateurs handling winter snow in Maine.

    Basically, explaining the stories about winter snow and temperatures in Maine are grossly exaggerated.

    maine golf courses don't get a lot of use in winter
    Maine Winter, The Golfing Is Usually Done By Snow Birds Who Beat Feet South Where A Snow Shovel Not Needed.

    Why does Maine winters get the harsh press?

    Because many who do not live in Maine and never experienced a winter just repeat what they heard or fear.

    For starters, Maine winter snow is a big part of the economy.

    maine winter new snow
    New Maine Winter Snow Sugar Coats The Landscape.

    When no snow shows up, harder to attract the Maine snowmobilers.

    Hard to groom winter snow sled trails without accumulations of the white stuff.

    You can make snow at Maine ski areas but it adds to the overhead costs.

    maine winter homes
    Maine Winter Homes, Snow Has To Be Managed, Plowed, Shoveled.

    Man made is not the same as homemade courtesy of Mother Nature and Jack Frost working in tandem.

    Those spreading the bad press about Maine winter weather need to consider a few things. First, how you dress is a big part of how comfortable any season in Maine is. Second, the weather patterns in Maine have changed our winters.

    Lack of snow, warmer temperatures during Maine winters have seriously changed the season.

    So daily I explain Maine winters were never as bad as many portrayed. That we are outdoors daily in Maine all year long. That you dress for the occasion here in Maine. And if you cross country ski, snowshoe, etc you have to be careful not to be over dressed.

    mt katahdin maine
    Maine’s Highest Mountain, Katahdin. Snow Covered And Majestic Towering High In The Clouds At Baxter State Park.

    And last but not least, our Maine winters are tamer and lost some of the crisp clean and clear air bite.

    The state of Maine just does not get the snow accumulations and colder temperatures to keep it around over the winter months.

    So does Maine have four seasons? Sure does. Some would argue there is a fifth one, mud season.

    simple living in maine
    Small Town, Living On A Maine Lake. Priceless.

    Are winters harsh in Maine?

    Not if you dress for them, prepare for them and tackle them like a boy or girl scout to be prepared.

    maine winter snow
    Warm As Toast Inside. Dressed To Be The Same Outside During A Maine Winter.

    What is it like living in Maine during the winter?

    Great, fun, snow covered fluffy white and offering a whole ‘nother level of outdoor recreation fun!

    Does Maine get much snow?

    Not as much as she did. The stats for snow in Maine.

    back door new maine winter snow
    How Many Inches Do You Think We Got Last Night Of New Maine Snow?

    What state has the worst winters?

    Not Maine. I can only tell you from experience in Maine and not venturing out on a limb to judge other states, areas I know zip about. Have spent some time in Colorado and the terrain adds to the snowy adventure.

    What are winters like in Maine?

    Fine, great, fun.

    maine winter farm horse photo
    Maine Outdoor Winter Snow Does Not Hamper The Farm Yard Animals.

    What do people do in the winter in Maine?

    Snow ski, snowmobile, ice fish, ice skate, snow shoe, sliding and all around enjoying being in Maine winter, the other three seasons too.

    maine outdoor winter scene
    Crust, Ice Glazed Maine Winter Snow. Pretty Total Sundown.

    Once all the weather in Maine questions are addressed, we move on to what the pay scale is like?

    How do people make a living in Maine. Like the weather, I have to explain how simple living in Maine works.

    You live your life easy does it in Maine and savor the outdoors, woods, wildlife, waterfront and nature.

    Others around you who feel the same way and respect the environment. Are good stewards of the land and pass it on in as good or even better shape than they received it.

    This attitude and approach to life helps shape how you chose to live it in Maine. We deal with anything that comes down the pike. Take it in stride and prepare for all possible outcomes.

    Mainers expect there is going to be adjustment and corrections necessary in our day to day living.

    Maybe it is the weather that sets the ground rules of preparation, expectation living in Maine. Have your own set of questions or concerns about Maine? Reach out, here to help and let’s talk! Email, text, come visit us and start the communication connection.

    I’m Maine REALTOR Andrew Mooers, ME Broker

    207.532.6573   |   info@mooersrealty.com    |   

    MOOERS REALTY 69 North ST Houlton ME 04730 USA

  • Weather In Maine

    Weather In Maine

    Weather in Maine.

    What’s in the weather forecast today and down the road is pretty important. Especially if you work and play outside in Maine.

    drone real estate photos
    Aerials Capture The Local Surroundings Using A Real Estate Drone.

    Unless you are stuck inside, parked on a couch, the outside weather in Maine is pretty darn important.

    If your job is at always chained inside to a desk, the forecast weather rain, sun, snow, wind, temperatures impact are not so critical. But true Mainers are outdoors every day of the year. Can’t wait and just make sure to dress accordingly. So many myths about the Maine weather

    Have a son who lives in Leadville CO which gets snow fall of over 140 inches a year. Inland Maine gets 100 inches or so of white stuff.  More on snowiest area of the US.

    Ask a Maine farmer if the weather matters to his/her livelihood.

    The family farm depends on just the right amount of rain water. Too much in the spring, delays tilling the soil to prepare the cultivated ground to receive seed. A shorter growing season is one sure way to limit the yield which is your bread and butter. Bigger crops mean more return to pay the one annual payment to stay on the family farm operation.

    Breaking even is considered a good year and the weather usually is the biggest culprit in making the feast or famine situation.

    The profit is in the expenses because the USA has a cheap food policy. Lots of middle men to get the food serves up on your family table to enjoy. Weather in Maine is one big variable that challenges the bottom line of any farmer in Maine.

    farm soil conservation map
    From The Air, The Parts Of A Maine Farm And Woodland.

    Non stop water keeps the farm tractor from cultivating whatever you plant on the Maine land. Wet falls mean delays in harvest. Or more time spend getting stuck and a struggle to get the crop out before a killing frost happens.

    Weather in Maine affects the guys and gals in the full rain gear heading out of a Maine fishing village harbor.

    Gale force winds, sleet and snow just increases the dangerous job of fishing off the coast of Maine.

    maine coastal lobster fishing zones
    The Coastal Fishing Zones That Slice & Dice Maine’s Craggy, Rock Bound Coastline.

    Rainy days at “uptah camp in Maine”.

    I will agree some early misty mornings enjoying a fresh coffee are reflective. But weren’t we planning on hiking Mt Katahdin today?

    The white water river runs down the mighty Penobscot, Kennebec or Dead depending on the weather in Maine.

    maine rafting whitewater boat
    Our Highways To Thrill And Maneuver In Maine. Less Travels, Sometimes Watery.

    How many in your party and are you a little nervous when the captain of your boat explains what to do if you fall out. If the raft flips over. You plan on getting wet but a hot sun overhead helps the cold chills. When you eddy out to empty the rubber boat, it helps to feel the sun or just glad you are wearing a neoprene wet suit.

    Weather in Maine.

    Think what if you are a airplane pilot. Ever been delayed from take off in Maine to Florida for the icing the plane procedure? Some days better than others to lift on without a hitch in the flight schedule.

    maine recreation camps foliage
    The Falls Colors Explode. Natures Second Bloom Fireworks Happen In Autumn.

    I’ve always respected the weather safety flying in Maine variables it takes for the pilot up front

    He or she does not want to die or lose any of the crew, the passenger fare load behind in first class and coach. When he, she, their co pilot and crew take off to fly the friendly or not so fun skies.

    Studying and passing a FAA Part 107 sUAS drone license just hammered home the point.

    small maine airplane,
    Small Private Operator Aircraft Fill A Hangar At A Maine Community Air Field.

    Flying seems way way easier than it looks. Ever read a busy airport sectional chart? What do you mean it looks like an upside down wedding cake for controlled air space regulations?

    Here are drone laws in Maine.

    And METARS, TAF weather reports to study before leaving an airport in a plane or whatever location you launch your unmanned drone. To most people the weather’s impact means just don’t bother washing the car today, it’s gonna rain. Or it will just as soon as I soap up and rinse down wax the vehicle you drive.

    Change or weather in Maine or temperatures means more than rethink the wardrobe selection.

    wings wheels houlton airport
    Wings & Wheels Fly In To Houlton International Airport (KHUL). Like To Learn How To Fly Like A Bird?

    Let’s reconsider the plans to take the kids water skiing or tubing on a Maine lake today due to the choppy rainy colder temperature conditions.

    METARS are issued hourly unless significant weather condition changes occur. Wind, precipitation, sky visibility, cloud cover, temperature changes. All that and more are jammed in that weather report aviators use to prepare for what’s ahead.

    Here’s a METAR weather report for KHUL, my local Houlton ME airport.

    KHUL 231053Z AUTO 00000KT 9SM CLR 03/03 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP278 T00330028

    Looks pretty cryptic huh? Not so much once you one by one study each category in the list of flying shorthand. Pilots read them with ease and they are not so hard once you learn out to decipher them. The weather in Maine is critical to whether we fly or not today. With a Maine real estate drone mission, it’s safety first.

    flying in a balloon in maine
    Maine Hot Air Balloons. Like To Fly Without An Engine? Turn On The Gas Burner Wilbur Or Orville.

    Besides wanting to capture stunning light bright clear stills and video loops from overhead, you want to the real estate drone to return to base. Lots of rules for good reason on where to fly and where you need a drone waiver. Hot air balloons or gliders are a hazard to watch out for flying. The helicopters, airplanes have the right of way so stay clear of those Maine licensed drone pilots.

    Drones for real estate, for inspections of roofs to bridges to towers, for agriculture, for national defense, broadcasting, community reels.

    The FAA has a lot of extra work to set up rules to control air space use by licensed remote unmanned drone pilots. You don’t want to be collecting drone video loops and still photography images in a lightning storm.

    helicopters in maine
    Drones Fly 400′ High Or Under. To Stay Clear Of Helicopters, Other Airplanes, Hot Air Balloons, Gliders.

    Flying a drone in Maine.

    The weather can ground the drone mission for safety reasons and just because the drone photography needs to captured with blue skies, little or no winds at just the right fly by angle, time of day.

    Maine Lake Photo, Low Population In Maine.
    This Is Not The Landscape Where Too Many People Live. Maine Is Less Population, More Natural Unspoiled Space.

    Real estate drone video photography is way more than just controlling two thumb stick controls and flying skills.

    It’s the same real estate photography and video making skills apply standing on your own two feet on the ground around the new property listing.

    John R Mooers B24 tail gunner
    Tail Gunner On A B 24 Bomber, John R Mooers Happy. Made It Back To Base ..Barely.

    My Dad was a B-24 gunner in World War II.

    He wanted to be a pilot. Everyone did and they had plenty of those. His skinny size made him agile and able to fit easily into the back end of the four engine war aircraft. Before climbing up and squeezing back into the tight tail of a multi engine Liberator turned out every 55 minutes. With the help of Rosie back stateside operating the rivet gun.

    Prior to a six or seven hour bomb run cramped quarters mission over a primary, secondary target in un-pressurized cabin wearing an oxygen mask. Some missions were “milk runs”. Other had complications involved and weather, mechanicals added to the will we make it home alive.

    Cold as a barn at 20,000 or higher feet approaching your target over enemy territory. The plane smelled like a latrine and each flight member in the crew had a survival kit, a parachute.

    In the kit was a chocolate bar, an ampule of morphine, some silk thread, a map, some silver certificate currency with the blue seal.

    A post car written in seven languages says please help this airman to get to safety and there is a reward in it for the help behind enemy lines.

    You can smell the 88 mm shell cordite and gun powder as sharp pieces of flak get a fix on your altitude.

    Everything on whether to fly or not today revolved around the weather over the bomb run target. Daylight bombing was very effective but early on, half the planes did not return to base with the rest of the formation.

    Weather for flying, from take off to making the big loop in all the artillery flak to return to base lighter than when you left base.

    During war time, fighting on the ground and especially high overhead. It all depended on important weather forecast reports. Working around them to help write the words in the history book story.

    Weather in Maine, planning your travel or outdoor lawn party, a wedding.

    Heck, a long summer of rainy dreary colder days means lower sales at the local Maine ice cream dairy bar. People’s moods go up and down with changes in the Maine weather.

    Maine weather changes fast and we have lots of it to make things interesting. I think learning to prepare and handle the weather in Maine helps define us. It makes you deal the best you can around things you can not control and to be flexible.

    Thank you for following our Me In Maine blog that covers a range of topics!

    Anything Maine is fair game. Please go back in the blog post archives for other interesting Maine blog post topics. And remember. Don’t like the Maine weather, just wait a moment and be ready for the change to keep things interesting!

    I’m Maine REALTOR Andrew Mooers, ME Broker

    207.532.6573 | info@mooersrealty.com  | 

    MOOERS REALTY 69 North ST Houlton ME 04730 USA