Winter Storm Warning Issued for Coastal and Interior Waldo, Knox, Lincoln, and Sagadahoc Counties
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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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A Winter Storm Warning is in effect from early Monday through early Tuesday, with 6 to 10 inches of snow and 45 mph wind gusts expected across parts of Maine.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Coastal and Interior Maine
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Gray ME
Storm notices can cover different combinations of wind, hail, lightning, and rainfall. Use the original notice for the hazards and boundaries attached to this specific record.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Coastal and Interior Maine.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Gray, Maine, has issued a Winter Storm Warning for several counties in the region. The alert is classified as severe with likely certainty, indicating a high probability of significant weather impacts.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following geographic regions in Maine:
- Coastal Waldo
- Interior Waldo
- Knox
- Lincoln
- Sagadahoc
What You Should Do
Residents are advised to prepare for hazardous conditions. If travel is necessary, the National Weather Service recommends keeping an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road conditions, motorists can visit newengland511.org.
Expected Conditions
Heavy snow is forecast for the area, with total accumulations expected to range between 6 and 10 inches. In addition to the snowfall, winds are expected to gust as high as 45 mph. These conditions will likely result in low visibility and dangerous driving conditions, specifically impacting both the Monday morning and evening commutes. While the threat of power outages is considered limited, gusty winds may blow around unsecured objects and break tree limbs.
Timeline
The Winter Storm Warning officially begins at 1:00 AM EST on Monday, February 23, and is scheduled to remain in effect until 1:00 AM EST on Tuesday, February 24.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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