Snow blankets Portland, Maine, on Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024. A major winter storm bringing heavy snow and freezing rain to some communities spread across New England on Sunday morning, sending residents scurrying to pull out their shovels and snowblowers to clear sidewalks and driveways. Credit: Patrick Whittle / AP

A sudden storm on Sunday night dumped more than a foot of snow across much of southern Maine, while the northern parts of the state saw minimal snowfall to start the week off. 

Here’s where the most and least snow fell overnight during the snowstorm: 

South-Southeast Standish, Cumberland County: 18 inches 

West-Northwest Acton, York County: 18 inches 

Northwest Hollis, York County: 17.2 inches 

North Gorham, Cumberland County: 17 inches 

Northeast Shapleigh, York County: 16 inches 

West-Southwest Falmouth, Cumberland County: 16 inches

Portland Jetport, Cumberland County: 12.7 inches

South Turner, Androscoggin County: 11 inches 

West-Northwest Tenants Harbor, Knox County: 10.8 inches 

West Litchfield, Kennebec County: 10.3 inches 

East-Northeast Topsham, Sagadahoc County: 10.3 inches 

Southwest Friendship, Knox County: 10.3 inches 

Bath, Sagadahoc County: 10 inches 

South-Southwest Nobleboro, Lincoln County: 9.8 inches

West-Northwest Brownfield, Oxford County: 9.5 inches 

Fryeburg, Oxford County: 8.5 inches 

Northwest Auburn, Androscoggin County: 8.2 inches

West Lisbon Falls, Androscoggin County: 7.8 inches

Southwest Gardiner, Kennebec County: 7.5 inches

Bryant Pond, Oxford County: 6.8 inches 

Camden, Knox County: 6.7 inches 

Southeast Harbor, Hancock County: 4.8 inches 

Whiting, Washington County: 4 inches 

Bucksport, Hancock County: 3 inches 

North-Northeast Mount Katahdin, Piscataquis County: 2 inches 

Eastport, Washington County: 1.8 inches 

Mariaville, Hancock County: 1 inch 

Bangor, Penobscot County: 1 inch 

Millinocket, Penobscot County: 0.5 inches 

Dover-Foxcroft, Pisctaquis County: 0.5 inches 

Another storm system is expected to hit the state on Wednesday, prompting a winter storm watch across much of Maine, and a high wind watch in the southeastern region of the state. 

Wednesday’s storm is expected to bring rain, with a potential for sleet, although temperatures will be above freezing throughout the day. A flood watch has been issued along the coast. 

Leela Stockley is an alumna of the University of Maine. She lives in northern Maine with her two pugs and a cat. Send videos and photo submissions to lstockley@bangordailynews.com.

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