Huge storm spawns Southern tornadoes, leaving three dead in Louisiana

Meanwhile, the wintery blast dumps over 2 feet of snow in South Dakota.

Heavy snow to blanket inland areas of Maine on Friday and Saturday

Lewiston and Auburn could see as much as 6 inches by the time the storm is done Saturday. More is forecast for the mountains.

Some snow headed for Maine on Wednesday

The snowfall will be a taste of what's to come this weekend when a nor'easter is expected to travel along the coast.

Photo: Not enough snow for the snowblower

Millions in central U.S. brace for snow, rain and floods

The National Weather Service warned that there would be 'numerous, widespread, and impactful weather hazards in the heart of the country this week.'

Keep the snow shovels handy; significant snow is possible later this week

A nor'easter could hit Maine during the weekend.

CMP restores power across Androscoggin County after Wednesday night storm

Fallen trees took out power lines Wednesday night.

Photo: Lewiston neighbors build first snowman of the season

Children build a snowman in front of their home Wednesday morning after an overnight snowstorm lightly blanketed the area.

Public works crews hitch up for the first snow of the season

Public works departments in central Maine were preparing for inclement weather coming Tuesday night and into Wednesday.

Wednesday’s storm could get messy during commutes

Plan on slippery road conditions due to snow covered roads and possible ice. The storm could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes.