Heavy snow will quickly take over for the afternoon hours with very messy travel expected. Snow will likely end as some freezing drizzle or sleet in the evening with all precipitation ending 8-10pm. Central and southern Maine see the most snow on Thursday with 3-6". Slightly lower amounts further to the north.

Initially, it will be cold enough for all snow. Snow begins in southern and western Maine between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. In central and eastern Maine, it’s a later arrival, starting between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. The steadiest snow will fall during the afternoon and early evening.

Maine's Total Weather is tracking multiple wintery systems that may impact to you this week. We'll see temperatures drop by Wednesday and it will feel subzero across the state. Sign up for our Newsletters Impact Weather will return on Thursday for moderate to heavy snow.