Gray, ME – A broad area of mixed winter precipitation remains over northern New England early this morning, with slippery conditions expected across portions of western and central Maine and central and northern New Hampshire through 7 a.m. Sunday. Forecasters warn that even light snowfall and minor ice glaze may create dangerous early-morning travel.
According to the National Weather Service in Gray, Winter Weather Advisories remain in effect for Northern and Southern Coos, Northern and Southern Grafton, Carroll, Sullivan, Merrimack, Belknap, and portions of Oxford, Franklin, Somerset, Androscoggin, and interior Cumberland County.
Snow and ice totals vary by region:
- Central & Northern NH: Snow totals of 2–4 inches, with one-tenth to two-tenths of an inch of sleet, plus a light glaze of ice.
- Western & Southwestern Maine: A storm total of 2–6 inches of snow, including 1–3 inches of additional accumulation, along with spotty ice glaze.
Temperatures remain below freezing, meaning untreated roads, steps, sidewalks, and driveways may be slick and hazardous. According to the NWS, even modest snow amounts can cause dangerous driving conditions when mixed with sleet and ice.
Road conditions will vary by town and elevation—areas near the White Mountains and the western Maine foothills may experience rapid changes in surface conditions as pockets of snow and sleet shift through the region.
Drivers are urged to slow down and use extreme caution, especially before sunrise. Updated travel conditions are available through NewEngland511.org.
