Cold air has arrived in Maine, and a snowstorm is headed our way this weekend. Totals of up to a foot are possible Saturday night and Sunday in southern Maine.

Things clear out for Friday and we turn much colder. We start the day in the teens with highs only in the upper 20s, with plenty of sun.

By Saturday, clouds will be increasing ahead of widespread snow on Sunday. Temps will remain in the 20s or low 30s.

WEEKEND SNOWSTORM

An area of low pressure will track south of Maine bringing widespread snow Saturday night in Sunday.

TOTALS: The highest amounts will be in far southern Maine. York county looks to be the bullseye with this storm with 6-10 inches for most of the county. Totals of up to 12 inches are possible in southern York county into Seacoast New Hampshire. The Portland area also likely ends up in the 6-10 inches range, with totals decreasing as you head north. The Fryeburg-Lewiston-Augusta corridor likely ends up in the 3-6 inch range, with the least amounts to the north and in the mountains of 1-3 inches.

TIMING: Snow begins between 10 p.m. and midnight Saturday. Snow will quickly pick up in intensity with heavy snow early Sunday morning.

We’ll wake up to heavy snow Sunday morning, and snow will continue falling steadily through the morning hours.

Snow lightens up for the afternoon, coming to and end between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. Sunday. Skies will then clear out overnight.

This will be a cold, fluffy snow.

While winds don’t look to be a huge factor on Sunday, some breezy winds could keep visibility low and some of the snow blowing around.

Not the best travel day on Sunday.

After the storm moves out Sunday evening, things clear out for Monday, remaining chilly in the 20s. quiet weather will not be sticking around long, however.

MIDWEEK STORM

A powerful storm system looks to arrive Tuesday night into Wednesday. This looks like it could bring a much bigger impact than the weekend snow. This storm looks mild, with heavy rain, strong winds, flooding and coastal flooding all possible. While there may be some snow, it will likely switch to rain for most areas. Heavy rain on top of snow and saturated soils could lead to a major flood threat. Winds coming out of the southeast could lead to damage and power outages as well. Stay tuned to this storm heading into next week.

Quiet weather returns by next Thursday, but there are indications another storm may be in the cards by next weekend as an active pattern continues.

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