Gray, Maine – Blizzard conditions are ongoing across southern Maine and coastal New Hampshire, reducing visibility below a quarter mile and disrupting evening travel.
According to the National Weather Service in Gray, a Blizzard Warning remains in effect until 10 p.m. EST Monday for coastal and south-central Maine, as well as eastern and coastal counties in southern New Hampshire.
In Maine, additional snowfall of 1 to 3 inches is expected, bringing storm totals to 4 to 6 inches. Wind gusts could reach 50 mph. In New Hampshire, an additional 1 to 3 inches is forecast, with storm totals ranging from 6 to 11 inches and gusts up to 45 mph.
Forecasters say whiteout conditions will persist through the afternoon and into the evening commute due to falling and blowing snow. Visibility may drop below one-quarter mile at times.
Strong winds are expected to down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. A few trees and power lines could be downed, and the threat of scattered power outages is elevated.
The warning covers cities including Portland, South Portland, Biddeford, Saco, Bath, Rockland and Belfast in Maine, along with Manchester, Nashua, Portsmouth, Hampton and Exeter in New Hampshire.
Officials advise restricting travel to emergencies only. Motorists who must travel are urged to carry a winter survival kit and remain with their vehicle if stranded. Road conditions are available at newengland511.org.
The warning may particularly affect evening commuters and students traveling after school activities.
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