Winter Storm Warning Issued for Parts of Maine and New Hampshire; 5-9 Inches of Snow Expected
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The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for parts of Maine and New Hampshire, forecasting heavy snow and wind gusts up to 40 mph through Monday night.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Maine and New Hampshire
- 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 Maine and New Hampshire.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Gray, Maine, has issued a Winter Storm Warning for portions of Maine and New Hampshire. This alert is in effect starting at 7:00 PM EST Sunday evening and is scheduled to expire at 10:00 PM EST Monday.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following geographic regions:
- Maine: Central Interior Cumberland County.
- New Hampshire: Belknap, Merrimack, and Southern Carroll counties.
What You Should Do
Residents are advised to consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely necessary, motorists should use extreme caution. It is recommended to keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road conditions, residents can visit newengland511.org.
Expected Conditions
Heavy snow is expected throughout the region, with total snow accumulations forecast between 5 and 9 inches. Winds are expected to gust as high as 40 mph. The storm will bring plowable snow with periods of moderate to heavy snowfall and low visibility, creating dangerous driving conditions. The potential exists for snowbands that may cause rapid snow accumulation. Additionally, gusty winds may blow around unsecured objects and break some tree limbs, though the threat of power outages is currently considered limited.
Timeline
The Winter Storm Warning begins at 7:00 PM EST on Sunday, February 22. The hazardous conditions are expected to persist through Monday, potentially impacting both the Monday morning and evening commutes. The warning is currently set to end at 10:00 PM EST on Monday, February 23.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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