Winter Storm Warning

Headline

...A LONG DURATION WINTER STORM WILL BRING A FINAL ROUND OF SNOW TO PORTIONS OF THE REGION THROUGH TUESDAY...
.Snow remains light and intermittent across much of the area tonight, however broad bands of snow are beginning to take shape over the Gulf of Maine, tracking onshore this evening. This comes in response to a developing low pressure near the 70/40 benchmark, which will help intensify snowfall late tonight into tomorrow as it moves into the Gulf of Maine. The heaviest snow will likely occur early Tuesday morning into mid-day Tuesday across central and midcoast Maine, with greater uncertainty further southwest including the Portland area.

Full Alert Message

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Gray ME 1054 PM EST Mon Dec 2 2019 ...A LONG DURATION WINTER STORM WILL BRING A FINAL ROUND OF SNOW TO PORTIONS OF THE REGION THROUGH TUESDAY... .Snow remains light and intermittent across much of the area tonight, however broad bands of snow are beginning to take shape over the Gulf of Maine, tracking onshore this evening. This comes in response to a developing low pressure near the 70/40 benchmark, which will help intensify snowfall late tonight into tomorrow as it moves into the Gulf of Maine. The heaviest snow will likely occur early Tuesday morning into mid-day Tuesday across central and midcoast Maine, with greater uncertainty further southwest including the Portland area. ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 9 inches. Highest amounts are expected on the coast. Winds gusting as high as 30 mph on the coast. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Maine. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 5 PM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult, especially late tonight into Tuesday morning. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The snow will be light and intermittent through late evening, but become steadier and heavier overnight and Tuesday morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For a more precise forecast for your specific location...go to www.weather.gov/gray..