When does winter start and end in Maine?

Winter doesn’t care about the calendar. In Maine, winter starts when it wants and leaves when it’s good and ready. That means we might be wearing snow boots at Thanksgiving and again in May. 2. It’s not your imagination – it really IS darker here. In Maine, the sun seems to go down a lot sooner than in other parts of the country.

Do you need to shovel snow in Maine?

There’s no getting around it. If you have a roof and you live in Maine, there’s a good chance you’re going to need to get on top and shovel before it caves in leaving your loved ones to watch TV covered in snow. 9. Bean boots will not help you through a harsh Maine winter.

Is it snowing in Maine at the moment?

Much of the state has now officially received the first snow of the season. It may not have been a blizzard and it may have only covered our windshields, but there was no mistaking that white stuff falling from they sky.

Is it going to be winter in Portland Maine?

After hearing this question quite a few times, I’m writing a quick post on winter in Portland, Maine. If you’re considering moving to Portland, this is likely to be one of your top concerns ( besides a job ), especially if you are moving from a warmer part of the country.

Is it bad to move to Portland Maine?

If you’re considering moving to Portland, this is likely to be one of your top concerns ( besides a job ), especially if you are moving from a warmer part of the country. I want to set the foundation that the “badness” of the weather is relative to the individual.

Is it colder in the south than in Maine?

Yes, winters are much colder up there compared to Southern Maine. I lived in Boston for three years. Over the past two years, I’ve had the opportunity to spend Winter months in Nashville and Austin, TX (~6 months over a span of 2 years). Put simply, I know what a winter in the South is like.