National Weather Service United States Department of Commerce

Good Morning! A strong Nor'easter passing offshore will bring blizzard conditions to Downeast Maine and near-blizzard to the Bangor region with heavy snow, strong, gusty winds, widespread blowing snow, and whiteout conditions. Expect the worst conditions along the Downeast coast where winds may gust up to 60 mph with 50 mph gusts over the interior Downeast and Bangor regions. The worst conditions will be this afternoon and evening. Up to 12" of snow possible Downeast with the highest totals in southeastern Washington county. Avoid travel if at all possible. Progressively less snowfall further north but still expect blowing snow to cause travel impacts. For more information, please visit weather.gov/car/winter

For Moderate/High/Extreme hazard risk, more detailed information will be provided via emailed briefings to core partners.


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NWPS

River Forecast Points

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Northeast River Forecast Center
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