A powerful nor'easter will rapidly intensify on its approach toward New England on Tuesday. While the center of the storm looks to stay south of Maine, its deepening core will draw close to the state's coast, bringing heavy, wet snow, strong winds and even some coastal flooding through midweek.
Our Spectrum News 1 Weather Experts hone in on what to expect in each county.
Winter Storm Warning (in effect until 12 p.m. Wednesday)
Coastal Flood Advisory (in effect until 7 a.m. Wednesday morning)
Main impact: Through Wednesday morning
Total snowfall: 8 to 12 inches
Wind gusts: Up to 55 mph, especially near the coast
Minor coastal flooding and splash-over possible during times of high tide through Wednesday morning.
Winter Storm Warning (in effect until 12 p.m. Wednesday)
Coastal Flood Advisory (in effect until 7 a.m. Wednesday morning)
Main impact: Through Wednesday morning
Total snowfall: 8 to 12 inches
Wind gusts: Up to 55 mph, especially near the coast
Minor coastal flooding and splash-over possible during times of high tide through Wednesday morning.
Winter Storm Warning (in effect until 2 p.m. Wednesday)
Main impact: Through midday Wednesday
Total snowfall: 6 to 10 inches
Wind gusts: Up to 50 mph
Winter Storm Warning (in effect until 2 p.m. Wednesday)
Main impact: Through midday Wednesday
Total snowfall: 6 to 10 inches
Wind gusts: Up to 50 mph
Winter Storm Warning (in effect until 2 p.m. Wednesday)
Main impact: Through midday Wednesday
Total snowfall: 6 to 10 inches
Wind gusts: Up to 50 mph
Winter Storm Warning (in effect until 2 p.m. Wednesday)
Main impact: Through midday Wednesday
Total snowfall: 6 to 10 inches
Wind gusts: Up to 50 mph
Winter Storm Warning (in effect until 2 p.m. Wednesday)
Main impact: Through midday Wednesday
Total snowfall: 6 to 10 inches
Wind gusts: Up to 50 mph
Winter Storm Warning (in effect until 8 a.m. Wednesday)
Main impact: Through Wednesday morning
Total snowfall: 4 to 9 inches inland, with 3 to 7 inches near the coast
Wind gusts: Around 40 mph inland, but could reach as high as 55 mph at the coast
Winter Storm Warning (in effect until 2 p.m. Wednesday)- southern Oxford County
Winter Weather Advisory (in effect until 2 p.m. Wednesday)- northern Oxford County
Main impact: Through midday Wednesday
Total snowfall: 6 to 10 inches in the south, with 4 to 8 inches in the north
*Locally higher snow totals possible in the mountains*
Wind gusts: 40 to 50 mph
Winter Storm Warning (in effect until 2 p.m. Wednesday)- southern Franklin County
Winter Weather Advisory (in effect until 2 p.m. Wednesday)- northern Franklin County
Main impact: Through midday Wednesday
Total snowfall: 6 to 10 inches in the south, with 4 to 8 inches in the north
*Locally higher snow totals possible in the mountains*
Wind gusts: 40 to 50 mph
Winter Storm Warning (in effect from 8 a.m. Tuesday until 8 a.m. Wednesday)- southern Penobscot County
Winter Weather Advisory (in effect until 2 p.m. Wednesday)- northern Penobscot County
Main impact: Through Wednesday morning
Total snowfall: 4 to 9 inches
Wind gusts: Up to 40 mph
Winter Storm Warning (in effect until 8 a.m. Wednesday)- southern/central Washington County
Winter Weather Advisory (in effect until 8 a.m. Wednesday)- northern Washington County
Main impact: Through Wednesday morning
Total snowfall: 5 to 9 inches in the north, with 3 to 7 inches farther south
Wind gusts: Around 40 mph inland, but could reach as high as 55 mph at the coast
Winter Storm Warning (in effect until 2 p.m. Wednesday)
Main impact: Through midday Wednesday
Total snowfall: 6 to 10 inches
Wind gusts: Up to 50 mph
Winter Storm Warning (in effect until 2 p.m. Wednesday)- southern Somerset County
Winter Weather Advisory (in effect until 2 p.m. Wednesday)- northern Somerset County
Main impact: Through midday Wednesday
Total snowfall: 6 to 10 inches in the south, with 4 to 8 inches in the north
*Locally higher snow totals possible in the mountains*
Wind gusts: 40 to 50 mph
Winter Weather Advisory (in effect until 8 a.m. Wednesday)
Main impact: Through Wednesday morning
Total snowfall: 5 to 9 inches for most, with locally less north and west
Wind gusts: Up to 40 mph
Winter Weather Advisory (in effect until 8 a.m. Wednesday)
Main impact: Through Wednesday morning
Total snowfall: 3 to 6 inches in the south
Wind gusts: Up to 40 mph
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