[media-credit name=”WGME map” align=”aligncenter” width=”986″][/media-credit] Portland International Jetport is advising travelers that multiple flights have been canceled because of winter weather in cities south of New England. The storm hammering Washington, D.C., Philadelphia and New York City has led to the cancellation of nearly 50 flights scheduled to arrive and depart from the jetport Wednesday. […]
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It’s spring, and a 2-3 inch snow storm is coming
[media-credit name=”NWS map” align=”aligncenter” width=”863″][/media-credit] A powerful nor’easter approaching the East Coast will deliver a glancing blow to Maine and New Hampshire, bringing the potential of up to 6 inches (15 centimeters) of snow. The National Weather Service says snow will begin falling Wednesday afternoon in southern New Hampshire and Wednesday evening on the southern Maine coast. Forecasters say […]
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There is plenty of snow left in this latest storm
The National Weather Service reported more than 10 inches of snow had fallen in Lewiston-Auburn as of 8 p.m. Tuesday during the latest nor’easter. Meteorologists said Tuesday evening that Winter Storm Skylar was expected to deliver up to 24 inches of snow in some parts of the state, making Skylar the season’s biggest “weather event.” According to […]
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More snow arrives, but ice is unsafe
LEWISTON — At Lewiston Public Works, the equipment is still wet from the last storm, but the staff is bracing for another nor’easter. Just five days after Winter Storm Quinn dropped a foot of snow or more onto most of Maine, forecasters are predicting another 12 to 18 inches Tuesday into Wednesday. “Basically, we’re still […]
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March 7 storm could be biggest one this winter
[media-credit name=”WGME map” align=”aligncenter” width=”986″][/media-credit] UPDATED WEATHER: Snow to hit interior Maine on Nov. 13 Updated March 6, 2018: The winter’s largest snowstorm is heading toward Maine and threatening to drop as much as 18 inches of heavy, wet snow on most of the state starting Wednesday afternoon and lasting through Thursday. James Brown, a […]
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A wintry mix is expected Sunday across Maine
Snow should arrive Sunday morning between 7 a.m. and 11 a.m. Expect snow for the entire area through at least mid afternoon. Southern and coastal locations will end with a period of rain. A round of sleet is possible there as well. Snow totals will range from 1-3″ at the immediate coast to 3-6″ mountains. […]
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Quick-moving snowstorm could leave up to 7 inches in Maine
Some coastal towns and cities could wake up to half a foot of snow on Sunday after a quick-moving storm grazes parts of Maine overnight. Snowfall will be heaviest in eastern York and Cumberland counties through the Boothbay Harbor region, where 4 to 6 inches is expected by daybreak, according to James Brown, a meteorologist […]
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'Snowstorm hangover' in Lewiston
John Gallagher clears his driveway of snow along South Avenue in Lewiston on Thursday. “I call it the snowstorm hangover,” Gallagher said. “I’m getting ready for another day.” (Daryn Slover/Sun Journal)
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After blowback, Lewiston City Council confirms sidewalk plow purchase
LEWISTON — The city will spend roughly $160,000 for a new sidewalk plow, following public concern over unsafe sidewalks after the last major winter storm. Much of the emphasis was put on sidewalk maintenance, after Public Works Director Dave Jones said that his department only has three working sidewalk plows – two that are dependable. […]
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Live Updates: A ‘solid thump of snow’
A snowstorm expected to become a “solid thump of snow” is making its way across northern New England, with snow falling an inch an hour in some places. It started Wednesday morning and came down strong in the afternoon. The snow may turn into a mix of sleet and rain over parts of the Maine coast. The […]