You know a storm means business when even the skiers are like, “Okay, this might be a little much.” That’s what happened on February 5, 1995, when Vermont got absolutely buried.
February 8, 2013—the day that all the plows in the state began working around the clock for days here in Maine as the Blizzard of 2013, better known as Winter Storm Nemo, dumped a ridiculous amount of snow across the state, shutting down towns and burying cars.
One of the most significant and horrific snowstorms of the 20th century occurred January 6-8, 1996, with power outages, road closures, and even deaths.
Because of tonight's terrible weather and nearly impassible side streets, the State of Maine has already announced their offices will not open until 11 am. Stay with us all morning long as we're sure to have lots of school closings and delays with this storm as well...
Make the trip to a participating Dairy Queen for Miracle Treat Day-at least $1 from every Blizzard sold locally will go to The Barbara Bush Children's Hospital.
Doesn't seem possible does it? Especially considering the temperature outside today and through the weekend is forecast for the upper 70's. That's all well and good. But you DO remember what's coming, right? Yes- Winter is coming. And with winter on the way, we look to our snowy calendar predictions from the coveted 'Farmer's Almanac'...