An Arctic front sweeping through Maine and New Hampshire on Tuesday brings the potential for dangerous winter weather conditions, according to the National Weather Service in Gray.

Forecasters warn that wind gusts reaching 35 mph to 45 mph could create snow squalls and brief white-out conditions during the Tuesday morning commute. Temperatures will drop throughout the day, with wind chills falling into single digits by afternoon.

The winter weather continues into Wednesday as a clipper system moves through the region. The NWS predicts 2 to 4 inches of snow, with some locations possibly receiving up to 4 inches where heavier bands develop. Drivers should prepare for slick conditions during the Wednesday morning commute.

Thursday will remain cold and breezy, with high temperatures only reaching the teens and twenties south of the mountains. Wind chills could drop below zero during the morning hours before winds begin to slacken in the afternoon as high pressure builds in.