Winter Storm Warning Issued for Kennebec and Androscoggin Counties, 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 for parts of Maine from Monday morning through early Tuesday, with up to 8 inches of snow and 40 mph wind gusts expected.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Central 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 Central Maine.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Gray, Maine, has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Kennebec and Androscoggin Counties. The warning is in effect from 1:00 AM EST Monday, February 23, until 1:00 AM EST Tuesday, February 24.
Affected Areas
The geographic regions impacted by this alert include:
- Kennebec County
- Androscoggin County
What You Should Do
Residents are urged to prepare for hazardous travel conditions. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road conditions in the region, visit newengland511.org. Additionally, secure any loose outdoor objects as gusty winds may cause them to blow around or break tree limbs.
Expected Conditions
- Snow Accumulation: Heavy snow is expected with total accumulations ranging between 5 and 8 inches.
- Wind Speeds: Winds are forecast to gust as high as 40 mph.
- Visibility and Travel: Periods of moderate and heavy snow will combine with low visibility to create dangerous driving conditions. These hazards are expected to impact both the Monday morning and evening commutes.
- Power and Infrastructure: While gusty winds may break some tree limbs, the National Weather Service indicates the power outage threat is currently limited.
Timeline
The Winter Storm Warning begins at 1:00 AM EST on Monday, February 23. The storm conditions are expected to persist throughout the day and evening, with the alert scheduled to expire at 1:00 AM EST on Tuesday, February 24.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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