Maine dey face ein first major snowfall of de season, wey dey cause school closings and dey make road dem slippery. Forecasters bin predict say 3-6 inches go accumulate across coastal Maine, plus inland regions dey expect more than 8 inches by Tuesday evening.
School Closings Throughout Maine
Because of de heavy snow and hazardous road conditions, plenty schools throughout Maine bin announce closings. Dis dey affect students and parents alike, wey dey scramble to adjust to de unexpected change for schedule. De school districts dey monitor de weather conditions closely, and dem go provide updates concerning when schools go reopen.
Snowfall Reports and Impacts
De National Weather Service dey share snowfall reports from Tuesday ein winter storm. By 9 p.m., Fryeburg record 6 inches of snow, while Lewiston area bin just shy of dat plus 5.9 inches. Portland International Jetport report 2.1 inches. Most of northern Maine bin see 3 or fewer inches of snow as of about 7:40 p.m.
Residents Dey React to De Snow
Despite de challenges, some residents dey embrace de winter wonderland. Mike Boyson and Nancy Grant take advantage of de opportunity to walk along Portland’s Back Cove. Alexia Harger, wey move go Portland from Florida two months ago, dey enjoy ein first-ever walk through snow.
- Roads: Slippery and hazardous, dey require extra caution for drivers.
- Schools: Plenty closings dey disrupt routines and dey require adjustments.
- Residents: Some dey embrace de snow, others dey cope plus de challenges.
De snow dey expected to continue, so residents dey advise say dem take precautions and stay updated on de latest weather reports.