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* The warm air temperatures later this Holiday weekend in the mid 60s may cause people to underestim...
Special Weather Statement
* The warm air temperatures this weekend in the mid to upper 60s may cause people to underestimate t...
Frost Advisory
* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 34 will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Portions of south cent...
Frost Advisory
* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 33 degrees over interior Downeast and 35 degrees over coastal Downea...
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Freezing rain. Additional ice accumulations around one tenth of an inch. * WHERE...Portion...
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Special Weather Statement
* The warm air temperatures later this Holiday weekend in the mid 60s may cause people to underestimate the dangers of the cold water temperatures which are currently only in the mid 50s across Sebago Lake and Lake Winnipesaukee, and in the mid 50s in the regions smaller lakes and rivers. * The cold water temperatures can quickly cause hypothermia to anyone immersed in the water. When the water temperature is below 60 degrees, the average submerged person could loose dexterity within minutes and be unable to accomplish simple tasks. Anyone on small boats, canoes, or kayaks should plan accordingly if recreating this weekend and use extreme caution to avoid this threat. Paddle smart from the start and always wear your life jacket! * Winds will be breezy this afternoon with some gusts up to 25 mph across parts of the area. If boating on large bodies of water, these strong winds can increase the likelihood of overturning your boat, canoe, or kayak due to increased wave heights.
Special Weather Statement
* The warm air temperatures this weekend in the mid to upper 60s may cause people to underestimate the dangers of the cold water temperatures which are currently only around 50 degrees on Moosehead Lake and in the middle to upper 50s on smaller lakes and rivers. * The cold water temperatures can quickly cause hypothermia to anyone immersed in the water. According to the Maine Warden Service, when the water temperature is below 60 degrees, the average submerged person could lose dexterity within minutes and be unable to accomplish simple tasks. Anyone on small boats, canoes or kayaks should plan accordingly if recreating this weekend and use extreme caution to avoid this threat. Paddle smart from the start and always wear your life jacket!
Frost Advisory
* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 34 will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Portions of south central, southwest, and western Maine and central and northern New Hampshire. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 9 AM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.
Frost Advisory
* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 33 degrees over interior Downeast and 35 degrees over coastal Downeast will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Coastal Hancock, Coastal Washington, Central Washington, Interior Hancock, and Southern Penobscot Counties. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 9 AM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Freezing rain. Additional ice accumulations around one tenth of an inch. * WHERE...Portions of Central Highlands, Far Eastern, Interior DownEast, and Penobscot Valley Maine * WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Difficult travel conditions are possible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning commute.
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations up to one inch and ice accumulations around two tenths of an inch. * WHERE...Portions of Central Highlands, Far Eastern, Interior DownEast, and Penobscot Valley Maine * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 11 AM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning commute.
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations up to one inch and ice accumulations up to a few hundreths of an inch. * WHERE...Central Washington, Interior Hancock, and Southern Penobscot Counties. * WHEN...From 6 PM Tuesday to 11 AM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Very slippery sidewalks, roads and bridges are possible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning commute.
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 6 inches. * WHERE...Portions of Central Highlands, Coastal DownEast, Far Eastern, Interior DownEast, and Penobscot Valley Maine * WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 4 AM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 6 inches. * WHERE...Portions of south central, southwest, west central, and western Maine. * WHEN...Until 5 AM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Low pressure will bring a period of light snowfall to the region. Although snowfall amounts will be light, travel will still be impacted due to snowfall accumulations on untreated roads. Even light snowfall amounts can accumulate on roads and cause dangerous driving conditions due to snow covered roads.
Special Weather Statement
Doppler radar continues to show light to moderate snow tracking across the Downeast into the Bangor Region and points northward to Southern Aroostook County. As the sun sets and road surfaces cool the freshly falling snow is beginning to freeze on untreated surfaces. This evening untreated surfaces and freshly falling snowfall will create slippery travel conditions. If traveling this evening use caution and plan for extra braking distance.
Blizzard Warning
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 10 inches. Wind gusts in excess of 45 mph possible... especially along the immediate coast. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Maine. * WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected with visibilities below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. The greatest potential for blizzard conditions will exist late this morning through afternoon. The hazardous conditions will arrive during the morning commute and will continue through the evening commute. Strong winds will down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. A Few trees and power lines could be downed. The power outage threat is elevated.
Blizzard Warning
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Central Washington and Interior Hancock Counties. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 7 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult if not impossible. Widespread blowing snow will create whiteout conditions. Conditions will begin deteriorating around the tail end of the Monday morning commute, and extremely dangerous conditions are expected for the Monday evening commute. Scattered power outages are possible.
Blizzard Warning
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Coastal Hancock and Coastal Washington Counties. * WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 7 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult if not impossible. Widespread blowing snow will create whiteout conditions. Conditions will begin deteriorating around the tail end of the Monday morning commute, and extremely dangerous conditions are expected for the Monday evening commute. Scattered power outages are possible.
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Central Interior Cumberland, Interior Waldo, Kennebec, and Androscoggin Counties. * WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 10 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...A snowstorm will bring plowable snow to the region with a period of moderate travel impacts expected. Periods of moderate snow and low visibility will be the biggest hazards. While snow may begin by the end of the morning commute...the evening commute will have the greatest impacts. Strong gusty winds are expected with the snowstorm. The winds will combine with the dry snow to create dangerous blowing and drifting of snow. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and break some tree limbs. The power outage threat is limited.
Blizzard Warning
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Maine. * WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 10 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected with visibilities below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. The greatest potential for blizzard conditions will exist late this morning through afternoon. The hazardous conditions will arrive during the morning commute and will continue through the evening commute. Strong winds will down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. A Few trees and power lines could be downed. The power outage threat is elevated.
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Coastal Waldo, Interior Waldo, Knox, Lincoln, and Sagadahoc Counties. * WHEN...From 1 AM Monday to 1 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Periods of moderate and heavy snow will combine with low visibility to create dangerous driving conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and break some tree limbs. The power outage threat is limited.
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 7 and 11 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph along the Downeast coast and to 40 mph for interior areas. * WHERE...Portions of Coastal DownEast, Far Eastern, Interior DownEast, and Penobscot Valley Maine * WHEN...From 7 AM Monday to 7 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
Winter Storm Watch
* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow possible. Total snow accumulations greater than 6 inches possible, the highest totals will be in Downeast Maine. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of Coastal DownEast, Far Eastern, Interior DownEast, and Penobscot Valley Maine * WHEN...From Monday morning through late Monday night. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below one quarter mile due to falling and blowing snow. Whiteout conditions are possible and may make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.
Winter Storm Watch
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations greater than 6 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Coastal Waldo, Interior Waldo, Knox, Lincoln, and Sagadahoc Counties. * WHEN...From late Sunday night through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile du00e to falling and blowing snow. Periods of moderate and heavy snow will combine with low visibility to create dangerous driving conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and break some tree limbs. The power outage threat is limited.
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 6 inches. * WHERE...Portions of south central and western Maine and northern New Hampshire. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 7 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...A weak weather system will bring a period of light snowfall to the region. Although snowfall amounts will be light, travel will still be impacted due to snowfall accumulations on untreated roads.
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches. * WHERE...Coastal Hancock County. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.
Coastal Flood Statement
* WHAT....Minor overwash is expected at high tide Monday morning from an offshore storm. * WHERE...Coastal Hancock and Coastal Washington Counties. * WHEN...From 10 AM EST this morning through this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Building waves will cause minor splash-over on exposed coastal roads and shorelines. Pedestrians and motorists should use caution along shorelines..
Coastal Flood Statement
* WHAT...Splashover and beach erosion. * WHERE...Sagadahoc, Lincoln, Knox and Coastal Waldo Counties. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 1 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Minor splash-over on exposed coastal roads and shorelines.
Winter Storm Watch
...WINTER STORM LIKELY LATE SUNDAY THROUGH MONDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations greater than 12 inches possible. * WHERE...Portions of south central, southwest, west central, and western Maine and central, northern, and southern New Hampshire. * WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Significant snowfall and periods of heavy snowfall rates will combine with low visibility to create very dangerous driving conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 25-30 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Maine and central and southern New Hampshire. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 25-30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures.
Winter Storm Watch
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 7 and 15 inches possible, with the highest totals likely being south of Millinocket. * WHERE...Portions of Central Highlands, Coastal DownEast, Far Eastern, Interior DownEast, and Penobscot Valley Maine * WHEN...From Sunday evening through late Monday night. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 28 below expected. * WHERE...Coastal Hancock, Coastal Washington, Central Washington, Interior Hancock, and Southern Penobscot Counties. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 10 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 15 minutes. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures.
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 25 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Maine and central and southern New Hampshire. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 10 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures.
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch for a storm total of 1 to 2 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze. * WHERE...Interior Waldo, Kennebec, Androscoggin, Interior Cumberland Highlands, and Southern Oxford Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...A period of mixed precipitation is expected with air temperatures remaining below freezing. Expect slippery road conditions and avoid travel if possible. Even light snowfall amounts can accumulate on roads and cause dangerous driving conditions due to snow covered roads.
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches and ice accumulations around one tenth of an inch. Snow and sleet will diminish to freezing drizzle this afternoon. * WHERE...Portions of Coastal DownEast, Interior DownEast, and Penobscot Valley Maine * WHEN...Until 4 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations up to 3 inches, sleet accumulations up to one tenth of an inch, and ice accumulations around a light glaze. * WHERE...Portions of south central, southwest, and western Maine and northern New Hampshire. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...A period of mixed precipitation is expected with air temperatures remaining below freezing. Expect slippery road conditions and avoid travel if possible. Even light snowfall amounts can accumulate on roads and cause dangerous driving conditions due to snow covered roads.
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations up to two inches, sleet accumulations up to one tenth of an inch, and ice accumulations around one tenth of an inch. * WHERE...Portions of south central, southwest, and western Maine and northern New Hampshire. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 7 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...A period of mixed precipitation is expected with air temperatures remaining below freezing. Expect slippery road conditions and avoid travel if possible. Even light snowfall amounts can accumulate on roads and cause dangerous driving conditions due to snow covered roads.
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations between 1 and 3 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze. * WHERE...Portions of Coastal DownEast, Interior DownEast, and Penobscot Valley Maine * WHEN...From 2 AM Sunday to 1 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations up to 3 inches, sleet accumulations up to one tenth of an inch, and ice accumulations around one tenth of an inch. * WHERE...Portions of south central, southwest, and western Maine and northern New Hampshire. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 7 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...A period of mixed precipitation is expected with air temperatures remaining below freezing. Expect slippery road conditions and avoid travel if possible. Even light snowfall amounts can accumulate on roads and cause dangerous driving conditions due to snow covered roads.
Special Weather Statement
Patchy freezing fog will likely develop late this evening and persist to mid-morning Friday. In addition, there is a chance of freezing drizzle from shortly before sunrise Friday to mid- morning. Icy roads from both the freezing fog and freezing drizzle are possible. Travel conditions could vary significantly spatially depending on where the freezing fog or freezing drizzle sets up. Warmer air will be moving in from south to north during the day Friday, with Downeast and Bangor rising above freezing around midday Friday, and Northern Maine rising to near or just above freezing late afternoon and early evening Friday. Friday afternoon and evening, some light rain is expected, with light sleet and freezing rain also possible in Northern Maine.
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch and ice accumulations up to one tenth of an inch. Temperatures will likely stay at or below freezing north of Route 1 through mid-day allowing freezing rain to hold on there while a changeover to plain rain is expected along the immediate coast by mid-morning. * WHERE...Coastal Hancock and Coastal Washington Counties. * WHEN...Until 3 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning commute.
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 2 inches and ice accumulations up to one tenth of an inch. * WHERE...Central Washington, Interior Hancock, and Southern Penobscot Counties. * WHEN...Until 3 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning commute.
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches for a storm total of up to 3 inches, sleet accumulations between one tenth and two tenths of an inch, and ice accumulations around a light glaze. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Maine and central, northern, and southern New Hampshire. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...A mix of snow, sleet, and freezing rain are expected to to make for slippery travel this morning.
Winter Weather Advisory
...A PERIOD OF SNOW AND MIXED PRECIP IMPACTS THE REGION THIS EVENING INTO WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations up to two inches, sleet accumulations up to one tenth of an inch, and ice accumulations around one tenth of an inch. Localized ice amounts up to two tenths of an inch possible in southern NH. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Maine and central, northern, and southern New Hampshire. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Light snowfall accumulations are expected as periods of snow impact the region. Be prepared for variable travel conditions and slow down when you approach areas of heavier snowfall as road conditions could change rapidly. A period of mixed precipitation is also expected with air temperatures remaining below freezing. Expect slippery road conditions and avoid travel if possible. Even light snowfall amounts can accumulate on roads and cause dangerous driving conditions due to snow covered roads. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning commute.
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations up to two inches and ice accumulations around one tenth of an inch. * WHERE...Northern Hancock, Central and Southern Penobscot, and Northern and Central Washington Counties. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 3 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning commute.
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations up to one inch and ice accumulations around one tenth of an inch. * WHERE...Coastal Hancock and Coastal Washington Counties. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 8 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning commute.
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations 2 to 4 inches and ice accumulations up to one tenth of an inch. * WHERE...Portions of Far Eastern, Interior DownEast, and Penobscot Valley Maine * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 3 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning commute.