April snowstorms aren’t uncommon but they’re often unwelcome. The heavy wet snow they can bring is the biggest issue we may have this weekend.
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A cold rain for the coast, some icing over the interior
Temperatures below freezing over the interior mean some icy roads this morning into the early afternoon today.
Weekend weather looks unsettled, but no major storms
Clouds and some light precipitation are both in the forecast this weekend.
Cold weather continues, but signs of spring are on the horizon
After a cold and snowy March, April will bring about a change in the pattern.
Portland’s biggest snowstorms of the season
Snowfall in Portland this winter has been well above average, thanks to these powerful storms.
Thousands remain powerless after record-breaking snowfall
Meanwhile, forecasters are warning that more ‘plowable’ snow is possible Saturday night into Sunday.
Nor’easter blasts Maine with blizzard conditions, leaves thousands without power
Activities and drivers slow to a crawl as high winds and snow falling at 2 to 3 inches per hour cause whiteout conditions in many places.
Blizzard conditions likely in southern Maine as massive nor’easter strikes
The snow will intensify during the day and is expected to total 20 inches or more by the time it ends, accompanied by high winds that will make travel dangerous.
Maine Observer: The lost joy of surprise snow days
It’s convenient and certainly safer to know in advance, but in the ‘olden days,’ school cancellations were a rare treat.
Winds cause power outages, usher frigid air into Maine
At point Thursday afternoon, more than 8,000 Central Maine Power Co. customers were without electricity.