Winter Storm Warning

Full Alert Message

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Gray ME 137 AM EST Sun Feb 22 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 7 and 14 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Portions of southwest Maine and central and southern New Hampshire. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 10 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...A snowstorm will bring plowable snow to the region with a period of moderate travel impacts expected. Periods of moderate snow and low visibility will be the biggest hazards. The potential exists for snowbands that will bring periods of locally heavy snowfall, which will lead to rapid snow accumulations and extremely dangerous travel conditions. Significant snowfall and periods of heavy snowfall rates will combine with low visibility to create very dangerous driving conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and break some tree limbs. The power outage threat is limited. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions can be obtained by going to newengland511.org Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.