Winter Storm Warning Issued for Southwest Maine and Southern New Hampshire: Up to 14 Inches of Snow Expected

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Gray, Maine, has issued a Winter Storm Warning for portions of southwest Maine and central and southern New Hampshire. The alert is issued as a severe weather event with high certainty of impact, effective from Sunday evening through Monday night.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the following geographic regions:

• Maine: Interior York, Coastal York, and Coastal Cumberland.
• New Hampshire: Strafford, Cheshire, Eastern Hillsborough, Interior Rockingham, and Western and Central Hillsborough.

Expected Conditions

Heavy snow is expected across the region with total snow accumulations between 7 and 14 inches. Winds are forecasted to gust as high as 40 mph. The storm is expected to produce periods of moderate to heavy snowfall, including the potential for snowbands that lead to rapid accumulation and extremely dangerous travel conditions. Significant snowfall rates combined with blowing snow will likely result in low visibility.

Timeline

The Winter Storm Warning is in effect from 7:00 PM EST Sunday, February 22, until 10:00 PM EST Monday, February 23. The hazardous conditions are expected to significantly impact both the Monday morning and Monday evening commutes.

What You Should Do

Authorities advise residents 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. Gusty winds may blow around unsecured objects and break tree limbs; however, the power outage threat is currently considered limited. For the latest road conditions, residents can visit newengland511.org.