Caribou, Maine – Blizzard conditions across parts of eastern Maine are expected to make travel extremely dangerous through early Tuesday morning.
According to the National Weather Service in Caribou, a Blizzard Warning remains in effect until 7 a.m. EST Tuesday for Central Washington and Interior Hancock counties.
Forecasters say an additional 4 to 7 inches of snow is expected, accompanied by wind gusts reaching 45 mph. The combination of falling and blowing snow could reduce visibility to below one quarter mile, creating whiteout conditions.
Communities included in the warning area include Eastbrook, Aurora, Wesley, Great Pond, Amherst, Dedham, Grand Lake Stream, Princeton and Calais.
Officials warn that roads will likely become snow-covered and slippery. The hazardous conditions are expected to impact the Monday evening commute and could continue affecting drivers early Tuesday morning. Strong wind gusts may also bring down tree branches, potentially causing isolated power disruptions.
The National Weather Service states that a Blizzard Warning indicates severe winter weather conditions are either occurring or imminent. Travel is strongly discouraged. If travel is unavoidable, drivers should carry a winter survival kit and remain with their vehicle if stranded.
The latest road conditions across Maine are available at newengland511.org.
Residents are urged to monitor official forecasts for updates as conditions evolve overnight.
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