The first system won’t produce much accumulation, though squalls might affect driving conditions. A second system brings more snow and frigid cold.
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You just lived through the hottest year on record — again
Scientists on Friday confirmed 2024 was the first to surpass a dangerous warming threshold of 2.7 Fahrenheit that nations had pledged not to cross.
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Polar vortex brings chilly temps to Maine
Portland was forecast to be about 6 degrees below normal Monday, according to the National Weather Service.
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With minimal snowfall, a white Christmas is coming to Maine — sort of
By Wednesday, about 2 or 3 inches of snow that fell the previous day will still be around, though it may be a bit less white.
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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.
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It’s almost winter, but much of the U.S. is still unusually dry
Only the years 2012, 2021 and 2022 were more unusually dry this late in the year, putting 2024 in fourth place for countrywide dryness since such records began in 2000.
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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.
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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.
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UMaine building statewide network of weather stations
The 26 automated stations will be installed throughout the state to improve forecasts and severe weather alerts, and to help farmers and foresters manage weather-related risks.
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Thanksgiving Day to bring Maine’s first snowfall, with up to 6 inches in some areas
The storm is expected to reach its height between 4 p.m. and 10 p.m. and could bring 3 to 6 inches of snow to inland areas of the state.