Some parts of the state will see snow and others will see rain, but it was too soon on Thursday to predict where the incoming weather system will hit hardest, forecasters say.
National Weather Service
Posted inLocal & State, News
Southern Maine’s first snowfall of the season arrives — barely
A light sprinkling arrived in Greater Portland on Veterans Day, though it didn’t stick, while a stronger snow shower near Lewiston briefly prompted a reduced speed limit on the Maine Turnpike.
advertisement
Posted inLocal & State, News
Maine winter looking meh, forecasters say
The National Weather Service is forecasting average temperatures and slightly below average precipitation.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Extreme drought expands in southern Maine, despite recent rain
The National Weather Service says the state needs at least another foot of rain before the ground freezes to overcome drought conditions.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Will Halloween be rainy in Maine? It might not stop trick-or-treaters
Rain is expected Thursday and Friday, but the heaviest showers should wrap up before it’s time for trick-or-treating, forecasters say.
Posted inLocal & State, News
What will it take to end Maine’s drought before winter?
The state needs significant rainfall — at least a foot — before the ground freezes to alleviate the dry conditions that date back to August. Otherwise, the drought likely won’t end until the snow melts next spring.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Storm to bring wind, rain to southern Maine and coast
Winds could reach 40 mph along the coast, with up to 1.5 inches of rain.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Storm heading for Maine could bring rain, gusty wind
The amount of rain in southern Maine between Sunday and Tuesday will depend on the track of a coastal low making its way up the East Coast.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Portland, Augusta both hit 86 degrees Monday, breaking temperature records
It was the warmest Oct. 6 in Portland, and the hottest October day in Augusta on record.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Maine weather forecast: Rain won’t help much with ongoing drought
Even with half an inch of rain forecasted for much of the state Tuesday night into Wednesday, most areas are expected to continue running a precipitation deficit of several inches over the last 3 months.