Light Snow Expected For Bangor + Downeast Areas Wednesday

The second in a series of storms this week is expected to bring light snow to coastal areas Wednesday.

The National Weather Service is forecasting light snow for the Bangor and Downeast areas Wednesday. Only light snow accumulation is expected throughout the day, with coastal areas seeing the bulk of the snowfall. The Bangor area could see about two inches of accumulation, with coastal areas seeing closer to three inches of snow.

Southern Washington county could pick up the most snow from the storm, with about half a foot expected. Snow showers are expected to taper off by Thursday morning.

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Another storm is expected for the weekend. Forecasters say "Low pressure tracking to our northwest this weekend will bring rain Saturday, possibly beginning as snow and a mix across western and northern locations. Strong gusty westerly winds will follow on Sunday."

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