Caribou, Maine – The potential for a winter storm impacting northern and eastern Maine late this weekend is becoming clearer, with increasing confidence that parts of the state could see impactful snowfall from Sunday night into Monday.
According to the National Weather Service in Caribou, forecast models have been trending farther north with the developing low-pressure system, a shift that would bring more moisture and higher snowfall totals into Maine. While uncertainty remains in the exact storm track, forecasters say the Downeast and coastal regions currently have the highest confidence of seeing accumulating snow, with at least 6 inches possible if the system follows the favored path.
If the storm tracks farther north, accumulating snow would spread deeper into northern Maine, with moderate to locally heavy snowfall extending inland. A more southerly track would keep lighter snow across the north while still delivering moderate snowfall to Downeast areas, including Bangor, Ellsworth, and coastal Washington and Hancock counties.
Snowfall is expected to develop Sunday night and continue into Monday, with travel impacts increasing overnight and during the Monday commute. Roads could become snow-covered quickly, especially where heavier bands set up, and visibility may be reduced at times.
Forecasters stress that confidence is growing, but changes in the storm’s path could still shift where the heaviest snow falls. Residents across northern and eastern Maine are encouraged to monitor updates through the weekend, prepare for possible travel disruptions, and watch for potential winter weather advisories or warnings as the system approaches.
