The Dec. 23 storm knocked out power for more than 270,000 households in Maine.
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Thursday’s warmth set records for Portland, Augusta
But it won’t last, as more seasonable temperatures return and a cold snap arrives late next week.
Arctic air plunges Augusta into the record book as central Mainers gather in warming centers
The capital city had record lows for both Friday and Saturday, according to the National Weather Service.
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Snow followed by rain tamps down snowfall totals in central Maine
The most recent storm to move into the region left about 6 inches of snow in places such as Jackman and Manchester, but when people got up Thursday morning the totals had diminished due to the following rain.
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The storm brought anywhere from 4-9 inches to the region, signaling a shift toward more seasonable weather after mild and rainy conditions marked much of the past several weeks.
Storm expected to bring 4 to 9 inches of snow across central Maine by Friday
The forecast calls for snow to begin falling late Thursday and continue Friday, creating slick driving conditions.
California sees extensive storm damage as weather calms
Nine atmospheric rivers since late December caused power outages, flooding, levee breaks, washouts and landslides nearly statewide. At least 20 people were killed.
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Storm-ravaged California is scrambling to clean up and repair widespread damage.
Gov. Mills closes state offices Friday in anticipation of storm
The precautionary move comes ahead of a winter storm that is expected to bring heavy rainfall and high winds to Maine on Friday.