Bangor, ME – A powerful winter storm is set to bring heavy snow, ice, and strong winds across Maine through Monday afternoon, affecting travel and potentially causing power outages.
According to the National Weather Service in Caribou, the storm will impact various regions differently. Northern Maine, including Aroostook County, could see between 10 and 20 inches of snow, with wind gusts up to 45 mph creating whiteout conditions, especially in open agricultural areas. The warning remains in effect from 9 a.m. Sunday to 1 p.m. Monday.
Central and southern areas, including Bangor, Brewer, and Old Town, are expected to receive 5 to 8 inches of snow and sleet, with up to two-tenths of an inch of ice. Wind gusts could reach 35 mph, causing isolated power outages and hazardous road conditions until 4 a.m. Monday.
Coastal regions like Bar Harbor and Machias face up to 5 inches of snow and a quarter-inch of ice, with winds gusting as high as 40 mph. Travelers are advised to avoid driving if possible, keep emergency supplies in their vehicles, and check road conditions at newengland511.org.
