Maine Weather: Updated Snow Totals, Winter Storm Timing

CARIBOU, ME — Mainers are bracing as a massive winter storm targets the region Thursday, bringing a mix of rain, sleet, and heavy snow to nearly every corner of the state.

Maine was among a long stretch of states that remained under winter storm warnings and advisories Thursday, prompted by a significant winter weather system that's affecting millions of Americans, canceling flights, and creating treacherous travel conditions for many.

By Thursday afternoon, a vast majority of Maine was under some form of winter storm warning. The only exception is northwest Aroostook County, which is under a winter weather advisory through 1 p.m. Friday.

Ahead of the storm Thursday, rain was falling in central and southern Maine, according to a recent forecast by WGME in Portland. As colder air moved south, rain was expected to transition to sleet and freezing rain in southern parts of the state and to snow in much of central Maine, western Maine and the White Mountain region.

A secondary wave of low pressure should keep snow falling through most of Friday, according to WGME, which will likely make travel conditions difficult.

Sleet should transition to snow in southern portions of the state by 10 a.m. Friday. Snow should taper off between 3-5 p.m.

Portions of central Maine could pick up anywhere from 10 to 16 inches of snow, according to the National Weather Service in Caribou. Other parts of the state could receive anywhere from 1 to 3 inches or 3 to 6 inches of snow, according to WGME.

Check the latest forecast, as well as watches and warnings for your part of the state, via the National Weather Service.

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