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Winter Storm Dumps Nearly Entire Month's Worth of Snow on One Town

Winter Storm Dumps Nearly Entire Month's Worth of Snow on One Town

Summary

A winter storm brought almost a month’s worth of snow to Porter, Maine, with 11 inches recorded in two days. The storm caused widespread school closings and warnings across the Northeast. More snow and cold weather are expected to continue in the region.

Key Facts

  • A winter storm hit the Northeast, including Porter, Maine, with 11 inches of snow, almost matching the town's average total for December.
  • The National Weather Service issued storm warnings across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, leading to school closings and delays.
  • A snowfall map showed the heaviest snow fell in Central Maine and near the New Hampshire border.
  • Meteorologists predict more snow for the Northeast, with snow squalls possible in New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine.
  • Other states like Kentucky, Virginia, Maryland, and Delaware are also expecting snow later in the week, though in smaller amounts.
  • AccuWeather warned that the storm with Arctic air could make roads slick and reduce visibility, creating potentially dangerous driving conditions.

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