Another Round of Snow Heading to Maine

4-8 inches expected across the state Tuesday night into Wednesday

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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Most of southern, central and western Maine is expected to receive 4 to 6 inches of snow on Tuesday night into Wednesday afternoon, while some areas farther east could get up to 8 inches, according to forecasters. The fast-moving 'clipper' system is expected to bring snow from Alberta to the Gulf of Maine, with the heaviest snowfall likely occurring between 9 p.m. Tuesday and the early-morning hours of Wednesday.

Why it matters

This winter storm is the latest in a series of snow events that have impacted Maine this season, continuing a trend of heavy snowfall that has challenged public works crews and commuters across the state.

The details

The National Weather Service has placed southern, central and Down East Maine and all of New Hampshire under a winter weather advisory that's in effect from 7 p.m. Tuesday to 4 p.m. Wednesday. Coastal communities from Wiscasset to Belfast stand a chance of seeing up to 8 inches of snow, while the majority of southern, central and western Maine is expected to receive between 4 and 6 inches. Communities from Rangeley to Dover-Foxcroft and Calais mark the northern edge of that band and should expect 3 to 4 inches, with a small band farther north seeing 2 to 3 inches.

  • The storm is forecast to arrive in Maine just after the Tuesday night rush hour.
  • The heaviest snowfall is likely to occur between 9 p.m. Tuesday and the early-morning hours of Wednesday.
  • By daybreak on Wednesday, the snow is expected to be lightening up.

The players

National Weather Service

The federal agency responsible for weather forecasting and issuing weather-related advisories and warnings.

Justin Arnott

A meteorologist at the National Weather Service's office in Gray, Maine.

Miguel Garcia

A public works employee who was clearing snow and ice from the sidewalk at Montello Elementary School in Lewiston, Maine.

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What they’re saying

“The system will move out of Canada and through the Great Lakes early Tuesday morning. It will spread into our area by Tuesday evening and move offshore Wednesday.”

— Justin Arnott, Meteorologist (sunjournal.com)

“Just be prepared for slick roads.”

— Justin Arnott, Meteorologist (sunjournal.com)

What’s next

The National Weather Service will continue to monitor the storm and provide updates on snowfall totals and road conditions as the system moves through the region.

The takeaway

This latest winter storm is a reminder of the challenges that Maine residents face each year in dealing with heavy snowfall and the need for public works crews to keep roads clear and safe for travel.