Much of Maine has been in a period of drought since September — a situation worsened by a drier-than-normal winter.
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Spring might arrive on time this year. Good luck convincing Mainers.
We’re so used to fluctuating weather toying with our emotions, a true spring feels like the least likely scenario.
National Weather Service to halt weather balloon work in Maine
Within hours of the news, forecasters at news outlets throughout the country decried the decision, saying that it would undermine forecasting for affected communities.
Snow gives way to ice, rain for parts of Maine Thursday
Travel conditions are likely to be impacted throughout the day, according to the National Weather Service.
More snow, then sleet, hits Maine on Sunday amid a more wintry February
The snow — between 5 and 10 inches in most of southern Maine, with totals over a foot in the state’s far north — eventually changed to sleet and freezing rain in coastal and southern areas.
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.
Southern Maine blasted by up to a foot of fluffy overnight snow
Much of Greater Portland reported 10 to 12 inches, while the impact was less in central and western Maine. And more snow is coming later this week, forecasters say.
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.
Another storm Saturday night could bring up to 6 inches of snow to Maine
Westbrook announced a parking ban for Saturday night, while Portland announced one for Sunday. A National Weather Service meteorologist is advising Mainers to keep ‘your shovels nearby and your ice scrapers in the car.’
Fast-moving storm causes crashes, cancellations across Maine
Dozens of school districts canceled classes and state offices closed early in anticipation of the snow that fell on the state, depositing 4-5 inches in many areas.