But it won’t last, as more seasonable temperatures return and a cold snap arrives late next week.
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Maine braces for icy temperatures last seen 5 decades ago
The National Weather Service says wind gusts combined with plummeting temperatures will make it feel like 43 degrees below zero in Portland on Friday night.
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Inside the National Weather Service in Gray: webcams, balloons and artful patience
The office of 15 meteorologists gathers data and makes forecasts that inform countless decisions by Mainers, businesses and even other weather forecasters.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Franklin, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Storm leaves behind snow, slush and a messy cleanup
According to early reports, the Lewiston and Auburn area saw about 6 inches of snow followed by nearly 2 inches of rain. Slightly higher amounts were recorded to the west and in the mountains.
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Snow followed by rain tamps down snowfall totals in central Maine
The most recent storm to move into the region left about 6 inches of snow in places such as Jackman and Manchester, but when people got up Thursday morning the totals had diminished due to the following rain.
Posted inMaine, News
Heavy snow, rain cause several roof collapses, evacuations at 2 big box retailers
Two big box retail stores in Scarborough were evacuated Thursday morning after a buildup of melting snow and rain caused roof leaks and possible structural damage at a Walmart.
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Power restoration continues in hard-hit York County
Falling trees and branches downed power lines during Monday’s storm, causing widespread outages across Kennebunkport, Wells and the Berwicks.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Franklin, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Storm brings deep snow to central and southern Maine
The biggest snow of the year hit parts of central and southern Maine particularly hard with accumulations over 11 inches in some areas. The National Weather Service said to expect more beginning early Thursday.
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Storm brings accidents, power outages, nearly a foot of snow to most of Maine
As of 7:15 a.m. Tuesday, 36,062 CMP customers had lost power, with all but 48 of them in York County.
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Mainers endure another day of messy weather
Monday’s storm following an unusual east-to-west track produced snow, sleet, freezing rain, and rain in southern Maine, leading to slick roads and slippery walkways.