Winter Storm Warning Issued for Downeast and Penobscot Valley Maine

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Caribou, Maine, has issued a Winter Storm Warning for portions of Coastal DownEast, Far Eastern, Interior DownEast, and the Penobscot Valley. This alert indicates that severe winter weather conditions are likely and could make travel extremely dangerous.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the following geographic regions in Maine:

• Southern Penobscot
• Interior Hancock
• Central Washington
• Coastal Hancock
• Coastal Washington
• Northern Washington

Expected Conditions

Residents should prepare for heavy snow and significant blowing snow. Specific conditions include:

• Snow Accumulation: Total accumulations between 7 and 11 inches.
• Wind Speeds: Gusts as high as 50 mph along the Downeast coast and up to 40 mph for interior areas.
• Visibility: Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility, making travel very difficult.
• Infrastructure: Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

Timeline

The Winter Storm Warning is effective from 7:00 AM EST Monday, February 23, until 7:00 AM EST Tuesday, February 24. The hazardous conditions are expected to impact both the Monday morning and Monday evening commutes.

What You Should Do

Severe winter weather will make travel extremely dangerous. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state can be obtained by visiting newengland511.org.