Portland, Maine – Preliminary snowfall totals show widespread heavy snow fell across western Maine and New Hampshire, with higher inland accumulations confirmed after a multi-day winter storm.
According to the National Weather Service Gray, snowfall reports collected from Sunday through Monday night indicate most communities across western Maine received 12 to 18 inches of snow, with localized totals climbing higher in inland areas. Portions of interior southwestern Maine reported 20 to 24 inches, particularly near and west of the Interstate 95 and Interstate 295 corridors.
Snowfall analysis maps released Tuesday morning were compiled using official observations and public reports submitted during and after the event. NWS officials noted that drifting and compaction played a role in snowfall variability, meaning exposure and location significantly influenced final totals.
Areas closer to the coast, including parts of greater Portland, generally reported lower accumulations compared to inland locations near Route 302, Route 26, and sections of I-95 north of the city. Higher terrain and interior valleys saw more efficient accumulation over the duration of the storm.
The National Weather Service emphasized that trained observers take multiple measurements and average them to determine representative snowfall totals for each location. Not every individual report appears directly on the map due to data volume, but all submissions were used in developing the final analysis.
For commuters, students, and young workers, lingering snowpack and drifting continued to affect secondary roads and rural routes even after snowfall ended, especially during morning travel periods.
