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Winter Storm Warning issued January 24 at 12:39PM EST until January 27 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Gray ME

Headline

Winter Storm Warning issued January 24 at 12:39PM EST until January 27 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Gray ME

Description

...SIGNIFICANT SNOWSTORM LATE SUNDAY THROUGH MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 10
and 18 inches.

* WHERE...Portions of south central, southwest, west central, and
western Maine.

* WHEN...From 7 PM Sunday to 1 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...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. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday
morning and evening commutes.

Instructions

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.

Additional Details

TypeAlert
PhenomenaWinter Storm
SeverityWarning
Event CodeWSW
AreaNorthern Oxford; Northern Franklin; Central Somerset; Southern Oxford; Southern Franklin; Southern Somerset; Central Interior Cumberland; Androscoggin; Kennebec; Interior Waldo; Coastal Cumberland; Sagadahoc; Lincoln; Knox; Coastal Waldo; Interior Cumberland Highlands
SentSaturday, January 24, 2026 12:39 PM EST
ExpiresSunday, January 25, 2026 12:45 AM EST
SenderNWS Gray ME
Idurn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.93bb7ae265a3a6f4bd2c180950dd6acdca52747f.001.2