Winter Makes a Comeback: Snow for Canada, Maine

The storm system heading east today will be a dynamic one, bringing warmth and severe storms to the mid-Atlantic and snow to northern New England and nearby portions of Canada.

By Bill Deger, Meteorologist

Mar 28, 2012; 6:03 AM ET

Less than a week after donning short sleeves, residents from southeastern Canada into northern New England will be reaching for the snow shovels today.
A potent storm system passing through will be responsible for the wintry conditions. Just a few hundred miles to the south, the storm will bring warmth and severe thunderstorms.
Warmth will be a distant memory today, with snow expected to accumulate a few inches from the St. Lawrence Valley into northern New Hampshire and Maine.
The southern part of the Pine Tree State, including near Portland, will struggle to see much snow accumulation thanks to milder temperatures near the coast. Coastal Down East Maine has a much better chance of receiving a fresh covering by tonight.
Quebec City east to interior Maine stands to have the heaviest accumulation, locally 4 or 5 inches (10 to 13 cm).

Snow will fall heavily at times, lowering visibility for motorists.
Since temperatures have been chilly as of late following the record warm spell, snow should have no problem sticking to most surfaces, including roads and sidewalks.
The March sun may spare more well-traveled highways, such as I-95, from becoming covered, but slick spots will be possible.
While the chilly temperatures will last for the remainder of the week, the snow will not. Only a few snow showers will be left in the storm's wake on Thursday and Thursday night.

Winter Makes a Comeback: Snow for Canada, Maine