Caribou, ME – A winter storm is set to arrive in Maine late tonight, bringing accumulating snow, icy conditions, and difficult travel into Monday, especially across northern parts of the state.
According to the National Weather Service in Caribou, the storm will approach from the southwest around midnight tonight and spread north through early Sunday morning. Forecast models indicate most of northern Maine will see all snow, while Bangor and Downeast areas are expected to transition to a wintry mix after sunrise Sunday.
While the mixing will limit snowfall totals closer to the coast, it may produce heavy wet snow, a crust of ice, and slick road conditions, making snow removal and travel more challenging.
Forecasters say the first round of precipitation Sunday morning may briefly taper off during the afternoon as a dry slot moves through the region. However, a second and stronger round of snow is expected to develop Sunday evening into Sunday night, continuing into Monday.
Total snowfall amounts are projected to range from 5 to 9 inches across northern Maine, with 1 to 5 inches Downeast, including snow and sleet. A glaze of ice is also possible in southern and coastal areas.
Winds are expected to strengthen late Sunday night into Monday. Combined with lighter, fluffier snow during the second round, conditions may lead to blowing and drifting snow, particularly across open and rural areas in the north.
Residents are urged to allow extra travel time, prepare for reduced visibility, and monitor updated forecasts as conditions evolve.
For the latest advisories and localized impacts, visit weather.gov/car/winter.
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