Blizzard Warning Issued for Interior Hancock and Central Washington Counties in Maine

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Caribou, Maine, has issued a Blizzard Warning for Interior Hancock and Central Washington counties. This alert is in effect from 10:00 AM EST Monday, February 23, through 7:00 AM EST Tuesday, February 24.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically covers Central Washington and Interior Hancock Counties. Residents in these geographic regions should prepare for severe winter weather conditions.

What You Should Do

Authorities strongly advise against travel. A Blizzard Warning indicates that falling and blowing snow combined with strong winds will create whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. If you must travel, ensure you have a winter survival kit in your vehicle. If you become stranded, stay with your vehicle. Road conditions for Maine can be monitored at newengland511.org.

Expected Conditions

• Snow Accumulation: Total snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches are expected.
• Wind Speeds: Winds are forecast to gust as high as 50 mph.
• Visibility: Widespread blowing snow will create whiteout conditions, reducing visibility to near zero at times.
• Power Outages: Scattered power outages are possible due to the combination of heavy snow and high winds.

Timeline

Conditions are expected to begin deteriorating around the tail end of the Monday morning commute. Extremely dangerous conditions are anticipated for the Monday evening commute. The warning remains in effect until 7:00 AM EST Tuesday morning.