There is potential for snow squalls Wednesday afternoon after a clipper system brought several inches of snow to multiple communities during the morning.

MAINE (WGME) -- Last week, the National Weather Service in Gray released a flood potential outlook for January 23 through February 6, 2025. The main concern is the possibility of isolated ice jams due to snowpack deficits of 1 to 3 feet.

Potential snow squalls hitting parts of Maine and New Hampshire this afternoon could cause "temporary whiteout conditions" with a potential "quick" inch of snow, impeding safe travel, according to the National Weather Service (NWS).

Seacoast New Hampshire and southern Maine are bracing for the largest snowfall of 2025 to date, expected Sunday night ahead of an Arctic blast.

A polar vortex is slated to sweep most of the continental US bringing winter storm warnings and a hazardous freeze to millions.

Snow and cold produced slushy waters along the Maine shoreline on Wednesday morning, January 29, as the National Weather Service (NWS) reported snowfall of up to 5 inches in the state.Footage filmed by Andrew Revkin shows the slushy sea water along snow-coated Marlboro Beach in Lamoine on Wednesday.

Snow will move into the Androscoggin, Franklin and Oxford counties Friday, with accumulations of 1-5 inches expected. The National Weather Service warns that the evening commute will be slick, with the heaviest snowfall likely during the afternoon and early evening hours.

Maine's Total Weather is tracking a clipper system that is set to bring several inches of snow to many in the state.

Only about 17 inches of snow have fallen in the city so far this winter, about half as much as usual. Holly McKibben has been commuting about 60 miles from Portland to Bethel this year for her favorite winter pastime, cross-country skiing.

An Arctic front sweeping through Maine and New Hampshire on Tuesday brings the potential for dangerous winter weather conditions, according to the National Weather Service in Gray.

Millions of Americans are under weather warnings or advisories today as the U.S. braces for a new winter storm this week. A freeze warning is in place for several California counties, according to the National Weather Service (NWS).