With snowstorms expected to bring school closures, families can make the most of a snow day by knowing how to build better snowballs and snowmen, choosing the right sleds, and dressing properly for cold conditions.
The Maine Forecast
A bit more snow is bound for southern Maine, followed by frigid cold statewide
An arctic cold front and low-pressure system is likely to converge along New England’s coastline Saturday, forecasters say, bringing snow to southern Maine in the morning and dangerous cold across the state in the evening.
Winter storm hits Maine with over a foot of snow
Snowfall totals in parts of southern Maine could near 2 feet by the time the nor’easter wraps up Tuesday morning, forecasters say.
Weather map shows much snow fell Sunday and Monday in Maine
This week’s winter storm dropped more than a foot of snow on the state.
Lewiston-Auburn area shelters ready for ‘bitter’ cold snap. Here’s where to go
Lewiston’s warming center, Auburn’s senior center and Lisbon’s police station are among the places available for those in need as artic weather arrives.
Frozen pond in Sumner makes for a pleasant winter stroll
The young deer was nearly all by itself Friday on Pleasant Pond, with the only other sign of life an ice fishing shack.
9 Maine weather maps and charts show how cold and snowy it will get this weekend
Friday snow squalls, subzero temperatures overnight into Saturday and more snow Sunday are in the forecast.
Subzero temperatures expected across Maine, and that doesn’t count the wind chill
Winds could make conditions feel as cold as 20 to 30 below, meteorologists say, and more snow is expected starting Sunday night.
Western Maine trails struggle through another low-snow start to winter
Clubs are also facing shrinking seasons, fewer registrations and costly repairs, officials say.
Maine could see coldest temperatures of the winter this weekend
An arctic blast is likely to plunge parts of Maine to 18 below zero Saturday. Add in wind and it could feel like 40 below in the western mountains.