Quiet weather is expected in Maine through mid-week. Another winter storm then looks likely on Thursday, with a bigger storm possible for the weekend. Monday will be quiet and sunny. Highs will be in the upper 20s.

While temperatures and conditions are likely to vary, Massachusetts is on track to see three more storms over the course of the next week.

4-8" of snow is expected in southern Maine including the Portland area. There will be a steep drop-off in snowfall into central Maine. It looks like a minor event there with 2-4". Stay tuned, there is plenty of time for totals to shift a bit.

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.

A winter storm on Thursday is expected to drop a half-foot of snow across the region and cause messy driving conditions. Snow began falling in the Portland area by late morning and is expected to pick up in intensity throughout the afternoon.

TIMING OF SNOW: Snow arrives late morning for most of Maine, quickly picking up in intensity. Heavy snowfall is likely early to mid afternoon, gradually tapering off heading into the evening. Snow will likely end as some freezing drizzle or sleet, an icy glaze is likely on top of the snow. All precipitation should be mostly over by 9pm.

Today's winter storm will provide us with light to moderate snowfall totals, a light glaze of ice, and difficult travel through the evening drive home. Additional snow showers work in Friday before a bigger system arrives late this weekend.