Freezing Rain Mixes With Snow For Overnight Mess Tuesday in Maine

The next round of winter weather is on the way for Maine, bringing a messy mix of snow, sleet, freezing rain, and rain from Tuesday night into Wednesday morning.

According to WGME 13, forecasters say drivers should prepare for tricky and potentially hazardous travel during the Wednesday morning commute, with slippery roads likely in many areas. Tuesday will start off with some sunshine, but clouds will increase through the afternoon as the storm system approaches.

Temperatures on Tuesday will be seasonably cold, with highs in the 20s and low 30s. A Winter Weather Advisory will be in effect from 7 p.m. Tuesday until 10 a.m. Wednesday. The news station said precipitation is expected to begin as snow, especially across northern parts of the state, where 3 to 6 inches of accumulation is possible.

The mountains are expected to pick up 2 to 4 inches of snow and sleet, while the coast will likely see a coating to 2 inches before a transition to sleet and freezing rain. Up to 0.15 inches of ice is possible along the coast, which may create slick conditions on untreated surfaces.

WGME reported that snow will move in late Tuesday evening as temperatures drop into the teens and 20s, then continue overnight and into early Wednesday as a mix of snow, freezing rain, and rain depending on location. The Wednesday morning commute is expected to be slippery, but conditions should improve significantly by the afternoon as precipitation tapers off.

Thursday is expected to be the nicest day of the week, with sunshine and highs near 40 degrees.

Another round of wet weather is expected to arrive Friday afternoon, and a mountain mix with rain is likely again from Saturday night into early Sunday. Looking ahead, forecasters expect a warmer-than-normal temperature trend to return across New England by mid-January.