Narrow band of freezing rain hits southern Maine

[Weather Blog](/section/weather-blog) Narrow band of freezing rain hits southern Maine The freezing rain accumulation has been enough to warrant extra attention on the road.   Credit: NCM Author: Todd Gutner (NEWS CENTER Maine), Ryan Breton PORTLAND, Maine — **TUESDAY NIGHT:** Another storm system moved in from the west. Precip began as snow in western and southern Maine, moving in after midnight. Overnight lows in the mid to lower 20s and teens. Northeast breeze at 5-10 mph.    Credit: NCM **WEDNESDAY:** A transition to freezing rain began near the coast on Wednesday morning. The stripe of light freezing rain was not large in area; instead, it was a narrow band near the Maine Turnpike. [The Maine Turnpike saw several crashes Wednesday morning](/article/weather/severe-weather/slick-roads-multiple-crashes-impact-mainers-morning-commute/97-f2cb2978-ad7a-... --- *Note: This is a summarized excerpt. Click the source link above to read the full story.*