Winter Storm Warning Issued for Southwest Maine and Central and Southern New Hampshire

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Gray, Maine, has issued a Winter Storm Warning for portions of southwest Maine and central, northern, and southern New Hampshire. This alert indicates that heavy snow is likely, creating hazardous conditions for residents and travelers in the region.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the following geographic regions:

• Maine: Interior York
• New Hampshire: Southern Grafton, Southern Carroll, Sullivan, Merrimack, Belknap, Strafford, Cheshire, and Western and Central Hillsborough counties.

What You Should Do

Authorities advise that if travel is necessary, you should keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Residents are encouraged to monitor the latest road conditions by visiting newengland511.org before departing.

Expected Conditions

Heavy snow is forecast for the region, with total snow accumulations expected to range between 4 and 7 inches. This will result in “plowable” snow across the affected areas. Snowfall rates may exceed 1 inch per hour during the Friday evening period, leading to rapidly deteriorating travel conditions and significant impacts on the evening commute.

Timeline

The Winter Storm Warning is effective from 12:00 PM EST on Friday, February 20, until 7:00 AM EST on Saturday, February 21. The most significant impacts are anticipated during the Friday afternoon and evening hours.