Winter Storm Warning Issued for Downeast and Penobscot Valley 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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A Winter Storm Warning is in effect from Monday morning through Tuesday morning, with 7 to 11 inches of snow and 50 mph wind gusts expected across parts of Maine.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Downeast and Penobscot Valley Maine
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Caribou 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 Downeast and Penobscot Valley Maine.
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.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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