Caribou, ME – Parts of New England are bracing for significant snowfall tonight, with some northern Maine communities expected to receive up to a foot of heavy, wet snow by Monday evening, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Caribou. The storm is expected to begin after midnight, with the highest totals forecast in areas north of the I-95 corridor.
According to the NWS, locations including Mount Katahdin, Clayton Lake, Estcourt, Dickey, and St. Pamphile could see 11–24 inches of snow, marking one of the first major winter events of the season for northern New England. The agency noted that the snow will be heavy and wet, increasing the risk of tree limbs snapping under the weight.
Forecasters said travel conditions will deteriorate quickly overnight, with difficult driving expected on rural highways and mountain roads. Communities such as Greenville, Millinocket, Patten, and Van Buren may see anywhere from 2 to 10 inches, while areas farther south including Bangor, Bar Harbor, Machias, and Calais will generally receive an inch or less.
Northwest winds will strengthen Monday morning, with gusts reaching 35 mph by afternoon. According to the NWS, these winds combined with the heavy snow could lead to isolated power outages, downed branches, and occasional whiteout conditions in the highest-impact zones.
The agency advises drivers to slow down, avoid cruise control, and leave extra stopping distance, especially during the Monday morning commute. Residents are also urged to secure outdoor items ahead of the gusty winds.
