Winter Storm Warning Issued for Southwest Maine and New Hampshire Through Saturday Morning

Alert Details

A Winter Storm Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Gray, Maine. The alert is currently in effect and remains active until 7:00 AM EST this morning, February 21, 2026.

Affected Areas

The warning covers portions of southwest Maine and central, northern, and southern New Hampshire. Specific regions include:

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

What You Should Do

Residents are advised to exercise extreme caution. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road conditions, visit newengland511.org.

Expected Conditions

Heavy snow is continuing across the region. While the storm has already produced significant snowfall, additional accumulations of up to one inch are expected, bringing storm totals to between 5 and 8 inches. The primary hazards include periods of moderate snow and low visibility. There is a continued potential for snowbands which may bring locally heavy snowfall, leading to rapid snow accumulations and extremely dangerous travel conditions.

Timeline

The Winter Storm Warning is effective immediately and is scheduled to expire at 7:00 AM EST on Saturday, February 21, 2026.