This forecast had two possible outcomes: historic snow, or just some light, sporadic showers. The light showers look much more likely.
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Forecast snow totals have increased for Saturday
Central Maine is in the bullseye for higher totals with Saturday’s snow storm. Mixing will still be an issue at the coastline.
Snow on track for Saturday; still keeping a close eye on Monday’s storm
Snow totals have increased a little bit for Saturday. Monday’s storm still has a lot of moving parts, and will take a little more time before we can figure out its track.
The Maine Forecast: A nice New Year’s, then a wintry mix on Saturday
We can expect several inches of snow, but a change to sleet and rain along the coast.
Snow, sleet and rain coming Saturday, storm possible Monday
This pattern doesn’t favor much cold air, but there are still some snow chances in the forecast.
Mild Monday, colder Tuesday, tracking a storm for New Year’s Eve
Might as well keep the 2020 trend going. Another storm is on deck for the last day of the year. This one, though, looks a bit colder than the Christmas storm.
Maine Forecast: Power outages, flooding possible with strong Christmas Day storm
The reindeer will get a workout tonight! Strong wind gusts and heavy rain could lead to scattered power outages and possible high water issues.
The Maine Forecast: Strong wind gusts, heavy rain will make for a messy Christmas in Maine
In true 2020 fashion, a strong storm will roll through around Christmas. Gusts at the coastline will likely be over 50 mph, which generally mean widespread power outages.
Cloudy to start the week; rain, wind storm expected around Christmas
The beginning of the week will be cloudy but mostly dry. Heavy rain and strong wind gusts are possible around Christmas.
Snowtrac: Snow totals for Dec. 17 storm
The map below illustrates reported snowfall accumulations from National Weather Service observers as of 9 p.m. Thursday. INTERACTIVE: Press Herald | @pressherald