But staff meteorologists admit the interruption of weather balloon launches will undermine the accuracy of the agency’s weather modeling and forecasts.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Weekend storm bringing snow, sleet and freezing rain to southern Maine
A storm that arrived in southern Maine on Saturday, just 2 days after a combination rain-and-snow storm swept through the area, is bringing another round of cold, wet weather.
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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.
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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.
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How much snow fell in Maine on Friday and Saturday? Explore our interactive map
Much of southern, central and western Maine got between 3 and 5 inches overnight Friday into Saturday morning.
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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.
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Light snow forecast across Maine on Tuesday night, Wednesday morning
Most areas are expected to pick up a couple of inches of snow from a clipper system moving in from the west.