Strong northwest winds are expected today, with gusts reaching up to 50 mph along the coastline and in the mountains. Some gusts could reach 55 mph through 7 p.m. A wind advisory is in effect until 7 p.

A storm that brought widespread snow during the morning commute transitioned to sleet and rain in southern Maine later in the day.

Each storm is bringing several different types of winter precipitation. These storms will contain rain, freezing rain, sleet, and snow. Let's break down each one. Water droplets form within clouds, and when the clouds become too heavy to hold them,