LEWISTON — The snow and ice continues this winter, with an additional 4 to 6 inches of precipitation accumulated from Tuesday’s storm, along with a coating of ice in some areas. 

Lewiston and Auburn schools were closed Tuesday, which means they have used four of five built-in snow days for the school year.

There were almost 250 closings and delays across the state on Tuesday.

Lewiston has issued a parking ban from 9 p.m. Tuesday until 7 a.m. Wednesday. 

Auburn’s parking ban will be in place until noon Wednesday. 

National Weather Service meteorologist Andy Pohl said the weather was pretty close to what was expected. As of 5 p.m., 3½ inches of snow had accumulated in the Androscoggin County area, he said. 

“There’s about one to two inches to go,” Pohl said. “Overnight, it should shift to a mix of ice pellets and freezing rain.” 

He said the ice should come to a stop around 6 a.m., but there could still be some traffic delays during the morning commute. 

“The good news for tomorrow, it won’t be sunny but it’ll be in the mid to high 40s,” Pohl said. 

He said before Tuesday’s snow, the Gray weather station has had 46.1 inches of snow this winter, “which is really close to normal.” 

This time last year, the snowfall total was 27.9 inches. 

Peter Hartley walks down Greene Street in Sabattus during Tuesday’s snowstorm. “I try to walk, rain or shine,” he said. The 66-year-old Sabattus resident suffered a stroke one year ago and said the exercise helps with his recovery. “I used to walk all over the place,” he said. “I just don’t walk as far anymore.” 

Isabella Lemay, 6, gets a ride from her mother, Jennifer Lemay, through the snow-covered streets of Lewiston on Tuesday. The first-grader at Farwell Elementary School had the day off because of the snowstorm.