National Weather ServiceMaineSnow Squall WarningArchive to October 1, 2026
Snow Squall Warnings in Maine
The National Weather Service issued 18 snow squall warnings for Maine in 2025 and 9 a year on average in 2018-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 9th most of any state. 2026 through September: 3, 55% below the average of 7 for those months in 2008-2025. Oxford was covered most often (29 times since 2018).
How many snow squall warnings does Maine get?
Every snow squall warning that covered part of Maine. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 3 |
| 2025 | 18 |
| 2024 | 9 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2022 | 15 |
| 2021 | 3 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2019 | 17 |
| 2018 | 4 |
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
When in the year does Maine get them?
Sum of 2018-2025; the busiest month is labelled.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
Where in Maine?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2018 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford | 29 | 14 | January 22, 2026 |
| Aroostook | 27 | 9 | December 21, 2025 |
| Cumberland | 20 | 11 | February 7, 2025 |
| Androscoggin | 19 | 11 | January 22, 2026 |
| Franklin | 19 | 9 | January 22, 2026 |
| York | 19 | 8 | December 4, 2025 |
| Somerset | 17 | 8 | January 22, 2026 |
| Kennebec | 15 | 10 | January 22, 2026 |
| Penobscot | 13 | 4 | December 21, 2025 |
| Sagadahoc | 13 | 8 | February 7, 2025 |
| Lincoln | 10 | 6 | February 7, 2025 |
| Piscataquis | 9 | 3 | December 21, 2025 |
The NWS issues these products for counties or forecast zones; a zone can be part of a county or a mountain range.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
What is a snow squall warning?
A warning means the hazard is happening, about to happen, or very likely: act now to protect people and property. The National Weather Service office for each area sets the criteria for this product with its partners. The national record · Every warning type in Maine.