Here’s the One Thing I Absolutely Hate About Maine Winters

When winter storms roll into Maine, they don’t just blanket the world in white; they bury your car beneath layers of heavy snow and stubborn ice.

Before you can even think about hitting the road, you’re faced with the cold, tedious ritual of clearing off your vehicle.

I hate it.

From frozen wipers to snow-packed rooftops, the whole process is frustrating, time-consuming, and so cold. Yet digging your car out of the snow isn’t just a seasonal inconvenience in Maine; it’s totally unavoidable.

There is nothing worse than having to get up early for work while it’s still dark out, getting yourself ready, stepping outside, and BAM, your car is completely buried.

And of course, you can’t grab your windshield scraper yet, because you can’t even open your doors without snow pouring into your car and all over your seats.

So I grab a shovel, probably not the best tool for the job, and start scraping off whatever I can. Then I pull out my frozen windshield wipers and tap them until the ice finally cracks off. Only then can I actually get to my scraper and start working on the windshield and windows.

Meanwhile, I’m silently hoping there’s no wind, because in Maine, that fluffy snow will blow straight into your face and ruin your fresh makeup in seconds.

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Honestly, that pretty much sums up what I can’t stand most about winter storms here. I mean, I’m not really complaining… OK, maybe I am. But it’s just too early in the morning to be getting an unexpected arm workout. And on top of that, you have to give yourself extra time so you’re not late to work.

Oh, and don’t forget to bring an extra pair of shoes so you don’t have to wear your snow boots all day.

So, what’s your least favorite part of Maine’s winter storms?