Portland, Maine – Whiteout conditions could shut down travel along the Maine and New Hampshire coastlines by the Monday morning commute as heavy snow and damaging wind gusts intensify through the day.
According to the National Weather Service in Gray, a Blizzard Warning remains in effect from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday for coastal York, Cumberland, Sagadahoc, Lincoln, Knox and Waldo counties in Maine. Snowfall totals between 6 and 10 inches are expected, with wind gusts exceeding 40 mph, especially along the immediate coast. In New Hampshire, a Blizzard Warning runs from midnight through 10 p.m. Monday for Coastal Rockingham, Eastern Hillsborough and Interior Rockingham counties, where 8 to 14 inches of snow and gusts up to 50 mph are likely.
Across southern Maine and southeastern New Hampshire, visibility may drop below one-quarter mile in blowing and falling snow. Roads in Portland, Saco, Biddeford and Brunswick could become impassable at times. In New Hampshire, travel through Manchester, Nashua, Portsmouth and Hampton may turn dangerous as winds whip snow across highways including I-95 and the Everett Turnpike.
The most intense conditions are expected late Monday morning through the afternoon, affecting both commutes. Strong winds may down tree limbs and power lines, raising the risk of scattered outages.
Officials urge residents to delay all non-emergency travel, secure outdoor objects and prepare for possible power disruptions. Road updates are available at NewEngland511.org. Blizzard warnings remain in effect through 10 p.m. Monday, and additional impacts are possible if wind gusts strengthen further.
