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.
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Wet weekend ahead, with snow forecast for most of Maine
A mix of rain and snow starting overnight Friday and carrying into Saturday will leave roads slick and snowy by morning, according to the National Weather Service.
How much snow fell this weekend in Maine? Explore our interactive map
Totals across the state generally ranged from 5 to 10 inches, while some areas in Aroostook County got up to 16 inches.
Snow lovers welcome the return of an old-fashioned Maine winter
A recent stretch of cold weather, coupled with multiple measurable snow events, has residents and visitors glimpsing something that has become increasingly rare.
How much snow fell in Maine over the weekend? Check our interactive map
Much of southern Maine saw 10 to 12 inches, while most of the central and western parts of the state got less, according to the National Weather Service.
Maine state offices to close at 1 p.m. Thursday
Central Maine is expected to get blanketed with 3-6 inches of snow Thursday afternoon and evening.
Frigid air to chill much of Maine before more snow arrives Friday
In some areas, wind chills could fall as low as minus 30 degrees Wednesday night into Thursday morning.
Snowfall totals in Maine range from a dusting to a foot of powder Tuesday
By the afternoon, forecasters at the National Weather Service said snowfall had ended for most of Maine, save for Down East.
With minimal snowfall, is a white Christmas is coming to Maine? Sort of.
By Wednesday, snow of up to 2 or 3 inches that fell the previous day will still be around, though it may be a bit less white.
Many Maine ski areas relatively confident despite uncertain winter
For the most part, downhill resorts can use manmade snow to counter natural shortcomings. But not all slopes have the equipment.