The first major snowstorm of the winter arrived in the U.S. Northeast on Tuesday just as the Midwest began to escape snow and ice that snarled travel after the Thanksgiving holiday.

The city of Portland has declared its first snow parking ban since the city council voted to increase violation fines. Going into this season, the city of Portland said it would fine drivers $130 if they do not move their car from banned streets and lots during snow bans.

Feb. 6—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.

A winter storm warning has been issued for much of Maine, and up to a foot of snow could fall in parts of southern and western Maine.

PORTLAND, Maine (WGME) -- Portland has declared a citywide parking ban due to Tuesday's snowstorm. This is first parking ban since the Portland City Council voted to increase the penalty for parking during a snow ban from $40 to $130.

Feb. 6—A winter storm on Thursday is causing crashes and cancellations as an anticipated half-foot of snow falls across the region. Snow began falling in the Portland area by late morning, creating messy driving conditions, and is expected to pick up in ...

As the snow ban takes effect, the city is reminding residents that tickets are now $130. PORTLAND, Maine — The city of Portland is reminding residents that higher fines for snow ban parking violations are taking effect amid heavy snow on Tuesday.

Another fresh layer of snowfall in Aroostook County is not stopping people from getting where they need to be as MaineDOT crews ramping up the plow season to keep our tires on the road. Here's more on how the department is preparing for the rest of the season ahead and the challenges that come with keeping the roads clear.