The snowmobiling season began about six weeks late this winter, and weather conditions have made it difficult to maintain the state’s 14,000 miles of riding trails.
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Snowtrac: Snow and sleet totals for Feb. 4 storm
The map below illustrates reported snowfall accumulations from National Weather Service observers.
Storm Updates: State police report multiple crashes on Turnpike
Friday’s winter storm serves up a messy mix of sleet and snow.
Portland jetport cancels most flights as messy winter storm bears down
Rain was expected to change over to ice and sleet Thursday night, followed by several inches of snow in southern areas of the state and as much as 18 inches in northern regions.
New Hampshire girl hurt when snowmobile collides with car in Dallas Plantation
The girl’s father was charged for allowing the 11-year-old to cross Stratton Road on a snowmobile.
Relentless snowstorm pummels Maine
The NWS predicts continuing inclement weather into Sunday — wind chill values could be as low as -13 and gusts as high as 20 mph.
Snow a’coming. But how much?
Forecasts called for between 12-18 inches along the coast and 8-12 inches farther inland.
Municipalities announce parking bans, closures due to storm
A list of parking bans and other closures in the Lewiston-Auburn area due to the impending storm Saturday.
Snowfall estimates creep up for central Maine as nor’easter’s track leans farther inland
The snow will fall at a rate of 1 to 3 inches per hour, according to the National Weather Service, and will start mid-morning Saturday.
Maine bracing for a major winter storm on Saturday
The storm, which could bring a foot or more of snow and 50 mph wind gusts, is expected to cause problems along much of the East Coast.