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Brown snow falls over Maine town

Why is the snow brown in Maine? This is the reason why officials warn against touching it

Residents in parts of Rumford, Maine saw brown snow falling in the area earlier this week. Authorities are warning people not to touch or ingest it.

USA TODAY on MSN · 2d

Brown snow fell in a Maine town. Here's what officials say happened.

Officials warned residents not to touch the substance after initially saying some of the snow measured a pH level of 10, making the substance an alkali and a skin irritant. The Maine Department of Environmental Protection later tested the tan-colored snow and found pH levels of "8 or lower,

International Business Times · 1d

Maine Residents Warned To Stay Away As Brown Snow Suddenly Falls On Town: 'Avoid Direct Skin Contact'

Residents in Maine were warned to stay away from brown snow that suddenly started falling in Rumford, a town about two hours north of Portland, on Tuesday.

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Skin-irritating brown snow covers small Maine town sending residents into fury: ‘It’s everywhere’

It’s everywhere! Very dirty snow! Looks like the snow does in the springtime, though actually, it’s kind of like a ...

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Rumford mill mishap causes discolored snow; residents advised to steer clear

Town officials confirmed Tuesday afternoon there was a release of spent black liquor which resulted in precipitation of brown ...

Brown snow in Rumford caused by paper mill malfunction

Residents of Rumford, Maine, were startled Tuesday when brown snow blanketed the town, caused by a malfunction at the ND ...

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