Gray, Maine – Bitter cold and dangerous wind chills will affect large portions of Maine and New Hampshire overnight, prompting a Cold Weather Advisory from the National Weather Service.
According to the National Weather Service in Gray, the advisory is in effect from 7 p.m. Sunday until 10 a.m. Monday, covering much of interior and northern Maine as well as central and northern New Hampshire.
Forecast conditions include very cold air temperatures combined with wind chills ranging from 17 to as low as 25 degrees below zero, depending on location. Officials warn that frostbite and hypothermia may occur if skin is left exposed for extended periods.
In Maine, the advisory includes Interior Cumberland Highlands, Northern and Southern Oxford County, Northern Coos County, Northern Grafton County, and surrounding interior regions.
In New Hampshire, affected areas include Northern and Southern Carroll County, Sullivan County, Merrimack County, Belknap County, Strafford County, Cheshire County, and central and northern Grafton County, including inland communities away from the coast.
The National Weather Service urges residents to use caution when traveling outdoors, particularly during late evening and early morning hours when temperatures will be at their coldest. Wearing layered clothing, hats, and gloves is strongly recommended to reduce the risk of cold-related illness.
The advisory coincides with early weekday commuting hours, which may impact students, outdoor workers, and morning travelers exposed to prolonged cold.
No precipitation or storm conditions are associated with this advisory, but officials emphasize that cold alone can be life-threatening without proper protection.
Residents are encouraged to monitor official forecasts and limit time outdoors until temperatures moderate later Monday.
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