The auroras may be visible to the naked eye across the entire northern tier of U.S. states Thursday into Friday morning, according to NOAA.
Officials issued a moderate geomagnetic storm watch after Monday's dramatic explosion on the sun produced a coronal mass ejection​.
A mix of snow, sleet, and ice could blanket parts of the state Thursday into Friday, according to the National Weather Service.
A winter storm warning is in effect from 5 a.m. Saturday until 7 a.m. Sunday for much of northern Maine.
A wind chill advisory is in effect from 9 p.m. Thursday until 9 a.m. Friday, according to the National Weather Service.
Portions of the state including Aroostook, Penobscot, Hancock and Washington counties could see up to 3-5 inches of snowfall.
A winter storm warning is in effect for northwest Aroostook County while nearby counties are under a winter weather advisory.
Up to 16 inches of snow could fall in some parts of Maine, while others will see sustained periods of sleet and rain Thursday into Friday.
As the system moves into Maine, it's expected to bring heavy snow with accumulations between 5 to 10 inches.
"I couldn't get along without it," said Elizabeth Parker.
The developments could be especially bad news for deer.
The winds knocked down trees and power lines in several states, forcing scores of schools to close.