Caribou, ME – A messy winter storm is set to impact Maine late tonight, bringing snow, sleet, freezing rain, and eventually rain to the state through Thursday. The storm is expected to begin around midnight in the southern parts of the state, moving from southwest to northeast.
According to the National Weather Service, snow will develop between 12 a.m. and 4 a.m., with significant impacts likely for the Thursday morning commute. The storm will bring a mixture of snow, sleet, and freezing rain, with the heaviest precipitation expected in northern and central Maine. By Thursday afternoon, all precipitation is expected to transition to rain, with areas in the Downeast region seeing plain rain sooner than those to the north.
Snowfall totals are expected to reach up to 6 inches in some areas, with sleet and freezing rain creating hazardous travel conditions. Winds will also pick up, with gusts up to 30 mph, exacerbating the risk of dangerous conditions. The National Weather Service advises caution, especially for travelers and those planning outdoor activities.
The storm will end by Thursday evening, with conditions improving by late afternoon.
