Temperatures dropped to near zero — with wind chills in the negatives — Thursday night into Friday morning as the chilly air set in behind an arctic cold front.
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Live updates: Maine’s first major snow of season closes schools, leads to crashes across state
More than 5 inches had accumulated in much of southern, central and western Maine by Tuesday evening, when the heaviest snow was expected to fall.
As snow flies, Rumford begins enforcement of new winter parking ban
Police Chief Tony Milligan says his department has started issuing warnings to people parking on the street overnight.
Winter storm warning issued as Maine braces for first major snowfall of season
Some schools were already announcing delays and cancellations, with snow expected to begin Tuesday morning and continue late into the night. At least 8 inches is in the forecast for some areas.
Wet weekend ahead, with snow forecast for most of Maine
A mix of rain and snow starting overnight Friday and carrying into Saturday will leave roads slick and snowy by morning, according to the National Weather Service.
Spring storm delivers slick roads, crashes, closures in Maine
Fire and police departments across the state report a high number of accidents.
Livermore Falls voters to consider plow truck equipment purchase
At the April 29 annual town meeting voters will be asked to approve $92,995 for gear and dump body needed for the new plow truck.
How much snow fell this weekend in Maine? Explore our interactive map
Totals across the state generally ranged from 3 to 5 inches as of Sunday.
Snow blankets Lewiston on Thursday
At least 4 inches fell in Lewiston, according to the National Weather Service.
Maine state offices to close at 1 p.m. Thursday
Lewiston/Auburn & western Maine is expected to get blanketed with 3-6 inches of snow Thursday afternoon and evening.