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Winter snow finally arrives in southern Maine

An end to record warm temperatures is near as a significant wintry precipitation event is expected to start Monday evening and last into Tuesday.

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Forecasters said snowfall totals would range from an inch or less in parts of southern New England before turning over to rain and sleet, while northern regions would see more.

Police say Michael McCullom had been attempting turn onto North Main Street on Tuesday morning and almost crashed into a snow plow.

“Some of the southern Adirondacks or NY and southern Vermont may see localized amounts of up to a quarter of an inch”, the weather advisory said.

The National Weather Service at Mount Holly, N.J., has issued a winter weather advisory for Lehigh and Northampton counties from 7 p.m. Monday to 7 a.m. Tuesday for sleet, freezing rain and snow. Monday. Strong winds are expected to cause waves to build 15-20 feet.

His friend was found was found after their boat capsized while duck hunting in bad weather on a lake in northern Oklahoma lake, officials said.

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for the counties of Winnebago, Kossuth, Worth, Palo Alto, Hancock, Wright, and Franklin.

The heaviest snow is forecast for areas to the north and west of La Crosse including the cities of Winona and Black River Falls.

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) – A storm brought snow, sleet and freezing rain to the Northeast, but reassured wary residents that winter had actually begun.

Sleet may accumulate to over an inch today with possible accumulations of icing from freezing rain. The potential for a tenth to two-tenths of an inch of ice is possible in the area, according to the report.

Travelers should expect very hazardous conditions on roadways due to the snow, winds, and ice. The weather will continue to be cloudy with a high near 32 degrees.

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On Friday, New Year’s Day, it will be partly sunny with a high near 38. 25-35 miles per hour winds are in the forecast with gusts up to 50mph.

NWS: Winter Storm Watch Issued For Monday