There is potential for snow squalls Wednesday afternoon after a clipper system brought several inches of snow to multiple communities during the morning.
The Maine Emergency Management Agency is sharing a list of warming centers that are open in the state with bitter cold expected Wednesday night into Thursday morning. Maine's Total Weather is forecasting subzero wind chills.
MAINE (WGME) -- Last week, the National Weather Service in Gray released a flood potential outlook for January 23 through February 6, 2025. The main concern is the possibility of isolated ice jams due to snowpack deficits of 1 to 3 feet.
Potential snow squalls hitting parts of Maine and New Hampshire this afternoon could cause "temporary whiteout conditions" with a potential "quick" inch of snow, impeding safe travel, according to the National Weather Service (NWS).
Seacoast New Hampshire and southern Maine are bracing for the largest snowfall of 2025 to date, expected Sunday night ahead of an Arctic blast.
A polar vortex is slated to sweep most of the continental US bringing winter storm warnings and a hazardous freeze to millions.
Snow will move into the Androscoggin, Franklin and Oxford counties Friday, with accumulations of 1-5 inches expected. The National Weather Service warns that the evening commute will be slick, with the heaviest snowfall likely during the afternoon and early evening hours.
Wind will play a large role in the forecast tomorrow, with westerly winds resulting in blowing snow concerns, as well as bitter cold wind chills. More snow shower chances arrive for the end of the work week,
Maine's Total Weather is tracking a clipper system that is set to bring several inches of snow to many in the state.
Frost quakes events occur when a rapid drop in air temperatures dramatically decreases the temperature of waterlogged soil, typically after rain or a thaw.
An Arctic front sweeping through Maine and New Hampshire on Tuesday brings the potential for dangerous winter weather conditions, according to the National Weather Service in Gray.