The storm drops a foot or more of snow along the coast and causes shoreline flooding, but the area avoids major damage and power outages. Next up: An invasion of more bitter cold.

The state wore a coat of ice as thick as 3 inches, and the disaster killed at least 4 people and cost the state $320 million.

Cities, towns and municipalities in 13 counties may submit requests to be reimbursed for cleanup costs from the devastating windstorm.

The weather also prompts Gov. LePage to declare a state of emergency so heating oil truck drivers can put in longer hours filling homeowners’ tanks.

Today’s snowstorm is expected to be followed by freezing rain Saturday and possibly more snow Monday.