Caribou, Maine – Slick travel conditions are expected to develop across northern Maine Friday evening and overnight as a wintry mix moves into the region, followed by a potentially significant winter storm this weekend.
According to the National Weather Service in Caribou, light snow, sleet, and freezing rain are possible across northern Maine tonight, creating icy spots on roads. A glaze of ice combined with a dusting of snow may lead to hazardous travel conditions overnight. Central and southern Maine are expected to see all rain today, limiting winter impacts in those areas initially.
Forecasters said a winter storm is expected to arrive from the southwest late Saturday night, bringing a higher-impact period of winter weather through Sunday night into early Monday. Significant snowfall is possible across northern Maine, with travel impacts expected to increase Sunday and Sunday night.
Across central Maine, including the Bangor region and interior Downeast areas, light to moderate snow is possible during the storm period. Along the coast, precipitation is expected to mix with rain, which may reduce snow totals but still lead to wet and slippery conditions.
The National Weather Service emphasized that travel impacts are likely, particularly across northern areas where snowfall probabilities are highest. While exact snowfall totals remain uncertain, the potential exists for accumulating snow sufficient to disrupt travel and daily activities.
Drivers are urged to slow down, allow extra travel time, and be prepared for rapidly changing road conditions, especially tonight and again late this weekend. Residents should also monitor forecasts closely as the storm track and precipitation types are refined.
Additional updates, including potential watches or warnings, will be issued as confidence increases regarding snowfall amounts and impacts through Monday morning.
