GRAY, Maine – A significant winter storm will bring widespread snow and hazardous travel to Maine and New Hampshire beginning Tuesday morning around 9 a.m. and lasting until early Wednesday, with snowfall totals ranging from 4 to 12 inches across the region.
According to the National Weather Service in Gray, Winter Storm Warnings are in effect for southern and central Maine, southern New Hampshire, and the western foothills, while Winter Weather Advisories cover the northern ranges. Snow will spread from southwest to northeast through midmorning Tuesday, reaching Portland, Concord, and Augusta by late morning.
The heaviest snow is expected Tuesday afternoon and evening, when snowfall rates may exceed 1 inch per hour at times. Total accumulations will reach 8–12 inches in areas such as Manchester, Concord, Fryeburg, and Lebanon, while coastal and northern zones from Rockland to Jackman will see 4–8 inches, with some rain possibly mixing in along the southern Maine coast.
Snow will begin tapering from west to east between midnight and 3 a.m. Wednesday, with lingering flurries into daybreak. Road conditions will be treacherous throughout Tuesday, affecting both commutes.
Travelers are urged to delay nonessential trips, keep emergency supplies in vehicles, and check newengland511.org for real-time conditions. Power outages are possible where heavy snow clings to trees and lines.
