Portland, ME – A late-season winter storm is set to bring heavy snow, sleet, and freezing rain across Maine and New Hampshire beginning Friday evening and continuing through Saturday night.
According to the National Weather Service in Gray, ME, a Winter Storm Watch remains in effect for a wide swath of the region, including Portland, Augusta, Lewiston, Concord, and Berlin. Forecasters expect more than 6 inches of snow in some areas, with sleet totals near half an inch and ice accumulations up to a quarter inch in central and southern interior zones.
Travel impacts will be significant, especially on bridges and overpasses, where early icing could create dangerous conditions. Mountain regions could experience periods of heavy snowfall and near-whiteout visibility. Central areas of both states face a heightened risk of power outages due to prolonged freezing rain and ice accretion.
The wintry mix is expected to shift north and south during the event, complicating forecast certainty and increasing hazard risks across interior valleys and foothills.
Residents are urged to monitor local updates and limit travel during the storm. Keep emergency kits stocked, charge electronic devices, and avoid downed power lines if outages occur.
