Maine — An active stretch of early winter weather is setting up for northern New England, with two rounds of accumulating snow expected between Sunday and Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service in Gray, Maine.
A quick-moving disturbance on Sunday will bring a mix of rain and snow to the region, with the greatest snowfall expected north of the mountains. Locations such as Rangeley, Jackman, and Berlin are forecast to receive 1–4 inches, while areas farther south—including Portland, Sanford, and coastal locations—will see mainly rain or only a coating of snow. Snowfall will be light and short-lived, ending by late Sunday afternoon or evening.
A stronger system arrives Tuesday into Tuesday night, bringing what could be the first widespread winter weather event of the season for Maine and neighboring New Hampshire. Forecast confidence is still developing, but the NWS says accumulating snow is likely, especially away from the coast. This system may have greater impacts, with the potential for more continuous and heavier snowfall.
A 48-hour snowfall map released Saturday morning shows totals valid through Monday morning, with 1–2 inches for most mountain and foothill locations, 2–3 inches in the far north, and 3–4 inches in the Rangeley–Berlin corridor due to localized enhancement. Southern New Hampshire and coastal southern Maine are expected to receive less than an inch from Sunday’s system.
Travel impacts on Sunday should remain limited, but drivers north of the mountains may encounter slick roads, particularly early in the day. More significant travel concerns may arise with Tuesday’s storm depending on timing, intensity, and precipitation type.
