A dangerous line of snow squalls was located along a line extending from Jay to near Woodstock, moving southeast at 40 mph. The hazards include intense bursts of heavy snow and gusty winds leading to blowing snow.

TIMING OF SNOW: Snow arrives late morning for most of Maine, quickly picking up in intensity. Heavy snowfall is likely early to mid afternoon, gradually tapering off heading into the evening. Snow will likely end as some freezing drizzle or sleet, an icy glaze is likely on top of the snow. All precipitation should be mostly over by 9pm.

Initially, it will be cold enough for all snow. Snow begins in southern and western Maine between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. In central and eastern Maine, it’s a later arrival, starting between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. The steadiest snow will fall during the afternoon and early evening.

This means the area of heavy snow will move from east to west. If the storm tracks a bit closer to us, more of Maine and New Hampshire will get into the heavier snow. If the storm

Yet another snowstorm is gearing up to move into Maine on Saturday night. The highest totals with this storm look to be in southern Maine. More winter storms are expected next week as the active pattern continues.