Winter Storm Warning, Maine

Severe

Another up to two inches of snow for a storm total of 4 to 7 inches across southern Penobscot County and 5 to 10 inches across northern Washington County, gusts up to 45 mph. Plan on slippery road conditions.

Ended Tuesday, February 24, 2026.

Replaced by the Blizzard Warning on Monday, February 23, 1:18 in the morning.

Issued: Sunday, February 22, 1:53 in the morning
Expires: Tuesday, February 24, 7 in the morning
Updated: February 24, 2026

Places in this warning

How much

Snow across the area: Another 4 to 7 inches
Wind gusts: Up to 45 mph

Map

This warning
Interstates
US highways
US border

Alert area: National Weather Service. Borders and highways: U.S. Census Bureau. Lakes, rivers and other countries: Natural Earth. Open this area in OpenStreetMap

Details from the National Weather Service

What: Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches for a storm total of 4 to 7 inches across southern Penobscot County and 5 to 10 inches across northern Washington County. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.
Where: Northern Washington and Southern Penobscot Counties.
When: Until 7 in the morning Tuesday.
Impacts: Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

Updates

Tuesday 12:10 at night
Cancelled by the National Weather Service. February 24, 2026
Monday 7:19 in the evening
Reissued with no change to the times or amounts. February 23, 2026
Monday 1:52 in the afternoon
Reissued with no change to the times or amounts. February 23, 2026
Monday 1:18 in the morning
Snow totals lowered from 5 to 10 inches to 4 to 7 inches. February 23, 2026
Sunday 7:03 in the evening
Snow totals lowered from 5 to 11 inches to 5 to 10 inches. February 22, 2026
Sunday 12:54 in the afternoon
Reissued with no change to the times or amounts. February 22, 2026
Sunday 1:53 in the morning
Replaces the Winter Storm Watch. February 22, 2026