A bright and cold day is on tap for southern and central Maine, but snow arrives before dawn Saturday.
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Warming center opens in Augusta as frigid weather hits central Maine
The center at 9 Pleasant St. provides a warm space, warm clothes and social interaction for people looking for a break from the cold.
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Very cold wind chill, snow and more changes in the forecast
Don’t expect a big storm on Saturday, but there may be enough snow to create problems on the roads.
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Will we see a white Christmas this year?
El Nino brought unusual warmth to the area in December 2015. This month has been colder, but warmer air could bring back the bare ground.
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Storm closes central Maine schools, causes car accidents
The Monday storm resulted from a low pressure front that originated in the Great Lakes region and headed eastward, causing warm air to rise above the cold air in New England and produce snowfall, according to the National Weather Service.
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A cold wintry weekend followed by snow on Monday
We are not looking at a big snowstorm Monday, but enough to plow is likely.
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Season’s first snow sends cars sliding in central Maine
As the first significant snowfall of the winter fell in the Augusta and Waterville areas, dozens of car crashes happened on local and state roads, but there were no immediate reports of serious injuries.
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Southern Maine’s first snowfall provides a taste of what’s to come
Monday’s light snow – ranging from 3.8 inches in Standish to 1.1 inches at the Portland airport – leads to numerous slide-offs and fender-benders throughout the region, as well as a run on snow tires, sand and ice melt.
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Expect some light snow for this morning’s commute
The further north you travel, the less likely there will be snow, just a few flurries.