Portland, ME – Blizzard conditions are expected to create dangerous whiteout visibility across coastal Maine and parts of New Hampshire beginning early Monday morning, with impacts spreading north through midday.
According to the US National Weather Service in Gray, whiteout conditions are forecast to begin around 7 a.m. Monday near Portsmouth and southern New Hampshire. By 9 a.m., conditions are expected to deteriorate in Portland and surrounding Cumberland County communities. Lewiston and Bath could see whiteouts develop by late morning, with Augusta projected around noon. Farther northeast, including Rockland and Belfast along the Midcoast, visibility may drop to near zero by 11 a.m.
Forecasters warn that once whiteout conditions begin, they may persist through much of the day Monday. Blizzard conditions typically include sustained winds of 35 mph or higher combined with falling or blowing snow, reducing visibility to a quarter mile or less.
The impacted corridor includes Interstate 95, Interstate 295, and U.S. Route 1 — key travel routes connecting southern Maine to the Midcoast and Downeast regions. Morning commuters and commercial drivers may face rapidly deteriorating travel conditions, especially along exposed coastal stretches and bridges.
Drivers are urged to delay non-essential travel, carry emergency supplies, and check updated road conditions before heading out. Power outages are also possible if winds intensify.
Residents across Cumberland County, Sagadahoc County, Kennebec County, and Knox County should monitor updated advisories as the storm progresses.
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