Blizzard Warning Issued for Interior Hancock and Central Washington Counties in Maine
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The National Weather Service has issued a Blizzard Warning for parts of Maine, forecasting up to 12 inches of snow and 50 mph wind gusts starting Monday morning.
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- Record type
- Blizzard Warning
- Affected area
- Maine
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Caribou ME
Winter notices differ by expected impact and timing. The original notice carries the forecast window and any travel guidance for the named area.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Maine.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Caribou, Maine, has issued a Blizzard Warning for Interior Hancock and Central Washington counties. This alert is in effect from 10:00 AM EST Monday, February 23, through 7:00 AM EST Tuesday, February 24.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers Central Washington and Interior Hancock Counties. Residents in these geographic regions should prepare for severe winter weather conditions.
What You Should Do
Authorities strongly advise against travel. A Blizzard Warning indicates that falling and blowing snow combined with strong winds will create whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. If you must travel, ensure you have a winter survival kit in your vehicle. If you become stranded, stay with your vehicle. Road conditions for Maine can be monitored at newengland511.org.
Expected Conditions
- Snow Accumulation: Total snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches are expected.
- Wind Speeds: Winds are forecast to gust as high as 50 mph.
- Visibility: Widespread blowing snow will create whiteout conditions, reducing visibility to near zero at times.
- Power Outages: Scattered power outages are possible due to the combination of heavy snow and high winds.
Timeline
Conditions are expected to begin deteriorating around the tail end of the Monday morning commute. Extremely dangerous conditions are anticipated for the Monday evening commute. The warning remains in effect until 7:00 AM EST Tuesday morning.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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