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Winter Storm Warning issued January 25 at 12:46PM EST until January 27 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Gray ME

Headline

Winter Storm Warning issued January 25 at 12:46PM EST until January 27 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Gray ME

Description

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 8 and
16 inches.

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

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening 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
SentSunday, January 25, 2026 12:46 PM EST
ExpiresMonday, January 26, 2026 1:00 AM EST
SenderNWS Gray ME
Idurn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.6959ed1a726972d1649a5a4a1f0c942cf433f123.002.1