Wind gusts of 40 to 60 mph led to power outages in central and eastern Maine, but there was less flooding than anticipated from Wednesday’s storm.
National Weather Service
Tens of thousands without power after wind, rainstorm moves through Maine
More than 60,000 Versant customers and 20,000 CMP customers are in the dark this morning.
After several inches of snow, heavy rain and strong winds on tap for Maine
The National Weather Service says there is a ‘significant threat for power outages’ along the coast and just inland.
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.
Maine state offices opening at 10 a.m. Tuesday
An overnight storm could bring between 1 and 3 inches of snow to some parts of Maine, and is likely to impact commutes Tuesday morning.
Snow, rain, strong winds and unseasonably warm days ahead for much of Maine
The National Weather Service said heavy rain and snowmelt Wednesday could cause flooding in central Maine.
Portland wakes up Sunday to first significant snowfall of the winter
But sun and temperatures in the mid-40s were forecast to melt much of the 1-3 inches that accumulated across southern Maine early Sunday.
State offices opening late Thursday because of snow
The announcement of the 11 a.m. opening came ahead of a storm that could bring snow, sleet and ice to the state’s roads overnight into Thursday.
Snow expected for Portland later this week – but it may not last
The city is expected to get scattered snowstorms beginning Wednesday evening, the National Weather Service says.
Outfitting New England’s highest peak to give a sneak peek at Maine’s weather
The expansion of the Mount Washington weather network will provide real-time data for skiers, hikers and skaters heading to New Hampshire, but it will also help improve Maine forecasts and preview storm systems heading into the Pine Tree State.