This forecast had two possible outcomes: historic snow, or just some light, sporadic showers. The light showers look much more likely.
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The Maine Forecast: A nice New Year’s, then a wintry mix on Saturday
We can expect several inches of snow, but a change to sleet and rain along the coast.
Mild Monday, colder Tuesday, tracking a storm for New Year’s Eve
Might as well keep the 2020 trend going. Another storm is on deck for the last day of the year. This one, though, looks a bit colder than the Christmas storm.
Kennebec River expected to flood from Christmas Day rain storm
Areas of Hallowell are expected to be impacted the most.
Warm, windy and wet Christmas forecast for central Maine region
Communities across Central Maine can expect more than 2 inches of rain and wind gusts up to 50 mph, with officials saying flooding and power outages are possible.
The Maine Forecast: Strong wind gusts, heavy rain will make for a messy Christmas in Maine
In true 2020 fashion, a strong storm will roll through around Christmas. Gusts at the coastline will likely be over 50 mph, which generally mean widespread power outages.
Cloudy to start the week; rain, wind storm expected around Christmas
The beginning of the week will be cloudy but mostly dry. Heavy rain and strong wind gusts are possible around Christmas.
Snowtrac: Snow totals for Dec. 17 storm
The map below illustrates reported snowfall accumulations from National Weather Service observers as of 9 p.m. Thursday. INTERACTIVE: Press Herald | @pressherald
Snowstorm blows through forecasts, leaving 1 to 2 feet across southern Maine
The storm quickly intensified to drop 3 to 4 inches an hour in parts of Maine, and strong winds caused whiteout conditions that led to numerous accidents.
Nor’easter blankets central Maine in wet, heavy snow
Snow totals were less than expected in Kennebec, Somerset and Franklin counties, according to the National Weather Service in Gray.