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Weather & Roads: Weekend Outlook (March 8-9)

Weekend Forecast Saturday, March 8 Mostly sunny. High near 48°F. Light winds from the west. A nice day to get outside — probably the best weather we’ll see for the next week. Sunday, March 9 Increasing clouds through the day. High around 44°F. Rain developing late evening, continuing overnight. Looking Ahead A rain/snow mix is […]

March 7, 2026 1 minute read Filed under Uncategorized Updated daily

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Weekend Forecast

Saturday, March 8
Mostly sunny. High near 48°F. Light winds from the west. A nice day to get outside — probably the best weather we’ll see for the next week.

Sunday, March 9
Increasing clouds through the day. High around 44°F. Rain developing late evening, continuing overnight.

Looking Ahead
A rain/snow mix is possible Monday into Tuesday. Temperatures stay cool — highs in the upper 30s early next week. We’ll have more details in Monday’s morning brief.

Road Conditions

Current

– Route 108 (Dover): Construction zone active near the tolls. Minor delays during peak hours.
– Spaulding Turnpike: Clear, normal traffic patterns.
– Route 11 (Rochester): All lanes open. Watch for increased traffic near the shopping centers this weekend.

Planned Work

– North Main Street (Rochester): Prep work begins March 10 for the spring infrastructure project. No closures yet.
– Central Avenue (Dover): Utility work scheduled for Monday night, 9 PM – 5 AM. Expect lane shifts.

Sunrise & Sunset

Saturday: Sunrise 6:08 AM | Sunset 5:47 PM
Sunday: Sunrise 6:06 AM | Sunset 5:48 PM

Daylight Saving Time begins next Sunday, March 16. Set your clocks forward.

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