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Snow a’coming. But how much?

Forecasts called for between 12-18 inches along the coast and 8-12 inches 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.

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.

Tractor-trailer crashes into house in Woodstock, causing significant damage.

Temperatures will remain in the single digits Tuesday as Maine experiences its coldest weather since 2018.

by Bonnie Washuk December 18, 2021December 19, 2021

Between 4 and 7 inches is expected throughout much of the state. A year ago Maine had 19 inches of snow on the ground by this date.

The storm likely will bring torrential rain to the state beginning Sunday, but not the full force of the hurricane.

The state escaped serious damage from the remains of Tropical Storm Elsa, which hammered other parts of the East Coast.

Weather forecasters say between 3 and 5 inches of rain per hour are possible at times.

Wind gusts topped 70 mph in the Bethel area and more than 40,000 CMP customers were without power Tuesday afternoon.