National Weather ServiceMaineWinter Storm WatchArchive to October 1, 2026
Winter Storm Watches in Maine
The National Weather Service issued 13 winter storm watches for Maine in 2025 and 19 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 20th most of any state. 2026 through September: 8, 41% below the average of 14 for those months in 2008-2025. Southern Oxford was covered most often (117 times since 2008).
How many winter storm watches does Maine get?
Every winter storm watch that covered part of Maine. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 8 |
| 2025 | 13 |
| 2024 | 14 |
| 2023 | 20 |
| 2022 | 19 |
| 2021 | 12 |
| 2020 | 21 |
| 2019 | 20 |
| 2018 | 20 |
| 2017 | 23 |
| 2016 | 16 |
| 2015 | 26 |
| 2014 | 24 |
| 2013 | 19 |
| 2012 | 13 |
| 2011 | 25 |
| 2010 | 16 |
| 2009 | 22 |
| 2008 | 27 |
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 2008-2025; 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 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Oxford | 117 | 15 | January 25, 2026 |
| Interior York | 114 | 19 | February 23, 2026 |
| Androscoggin | 113 | 18 | January 25, 2026 |
| Northern Piscataquis | 113 | 14 | March 11, 2026 |
| Southeast Aroostook | 113 | 20 | March 11, 2026 |
| Southern Franklin | 112 | 15 | January 25, 2026 |
| Kennebec | 111 | 18 | January 25, 2026 |
| Northern Franklin | 111 | 11 | January 25, 2026 |
| Interior Waldo | 110 | 17 | February 23, 2026 |
| Southern Somerset | 110 | 16 | January 25, 2026 |
| Northeast Aroostook | 109 | 16 | April 3, 2026 |
| Northern Oxford | 109 | 11 | January 25, 2026 |
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 winter storm watch?
A winter storm watch means a significant winter storm is possible in the coming days. A watch means the conditions for the hazard are possible or favourable, but it is not yet happening: be ready to act if a warning follows. The national record · Every warning type in Maine.