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Upper New England Snow Alert: First 2+ Inches Possible in Areas
Portland, ME – Parts of northern New England are preparing for their first accumulating snowfall of the season as a developing storm system threatens to bring snow to higher elevations of Maine, New H
By Cameron Hayes · 2026-11-10T21:37:41.532Z
Portland, ME – Parts of northern New England are preparing for their first accumulating snowfall of the season as a developing storm system threatens to bring snow to higher elevations of Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont beginning Thursday, with winter weather potentially continuing into Saturday.
According to the National Weather Service Weather Prediction Center, the approaching system is expected to produce the first widespread accumulating snow of the season across the higher elevations of the central Appalachians and interior Northeast.
The storm is expected to begin affecting portions of the region Thursday, November 12, with impacts potentially lasting through Saturday, November 14.
Higher elevation communities across northern New England face the greatest potential for accumulating snow, while lower elevations are more likely to experience rain.
Some locations could see their first measurable snowfall of the season, although the Weather Prediction Center's latest graphic does not provide specific snowfall accumulation forecasts. Localized totals of 2 inches or more will depend on elevation, temperatures and the storm's eventual track.
The agency's Winter Storm Severity Index probability outlook highlights portions of the interior Northeast where minor winter weather impacts are possible.
A minor impact classification means residents could experience inconveniences to daily activities, particularly when traveling on snow covered or slippery roads.
Mountain communities, elevated roadways and rural routes could face changing driving conditions as colder air moves into the region.
Meanwhile, coastal communities and lower elevation population centers are expected to see predominantly rain, although wet snow could briefly mix in as colder air wraps around the departing system.
Travelers heading through northern New England late this week should monitor updated forecasts, especially when traveling through mountain passes and higher elevations.
Residents can follow the latest forecasts, snowfall projections and potential weather advisories through the National Weather Service at weather.gov .