Snow returns to Maine on Thursday and a slick morning commute is expected. More snow is likely by the weekend.
Mild temperatures stick around for Wednesday, and it will be nice and sunny. Highs will reach the 40s for the afternoon.
Snow Thursday
Our next winter weather chance arrives early Thursday morning. Snow will fall steadily, even heavily during the morning commute timeframe leading to slick travel.
Snow will change to rain from south to north through the late morning and early afternoon, with all precipitation ending by the late afternoon.
Totals
The highest totals will be in the lakes region, west into New Hampshire where up to 5 inches is possible.
For central Maine and into the mountains, 1-3 inches are expected, with the lowest amounts of an inch or two along the coast.
With temps reaching 40 or so Thursday afternoon, road conditions will see big improvements.
Sunshine returns Friday, and highs will be around 40.
Weekend forecast
Our next round of snow moves in Saturday morning. It looks very similar in terms of timing, amounts and precipitation types when compared with Thursday’s snow, which will gradually change to rain through the day.
Saturday will be fairly mild after snow wraps up, but cold air returns Sunday. Highs will only be in the 20s.
Below zero temps are possible Sunday night, and Monday also will be very cold and sunny.
Milder temps return beginning next Tuesday.