Weather is creating more disruption to electricity service, and the state’s utilities – and ratepayers – are racking up larger bills for the extra help that’s needed as a result.
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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.
New storm to unload 8 to 12 inches of snow on central and southern Maine
If you haven’t shoveled your steps yet, you might want to get to it. Or just give up.
Here are some snowfall totals for Jan. 23’s storm
These snow totals reflect data on Monday by the National Weather Service. Totals will be updated as they are reported.
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.
Storm-weary Californians clean up, brace for another torrent
Storm-ravaged California is scrambling to clean up and repair widespread damage.
California, already deluged with water and mud, braces for more rain
Thousands of residents are ordered to evacuate, and parts of U.S. and state highways were closed because of flooding, mud or rockslides, heavy snow or car spinouts and truck crashes.
California hit by more storms, braces for potential floods
Northern and central parts of the state are forecast to get 6 to 12 inches of rain through Wednesday.
California dries out, digs out after storm dumps rain and snow
An atmospheric river brought more than 4 feet of snow to the high Sierras while the southern parts of the state saw flooding.