Headline:
Winter Storm Watch issued March 9 at 2:00AM EDT until March 12 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Caribou ME
Event:
Winter Storm Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
March 8, 2026 - 11:00pm
Expires:
March 9, 2026 - 11:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow and sleet
accumulations greater than 4 inches and ice accumulations up to
one quarter of an inch possible.
* WHERE...Northeast Aroostook and Northwest Aroostook Counties.
* WHEN...From Wednesday morning through Thursday morning.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions
could impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Northern areas are most likely to see mostly
snow and sleet, while southern areas will see greater potential
for impactful freezing rain. Uncertainty on the exact cutoff
location of different precipitation types remains high.
Instruction:
A Winter Storm Watch means there is potential for significant snow,
sleet or ice accumulations that may impact travel. Continue to
monitor the latest forecasts.
Area Description:
Northwest Aroostook; Northeast Aroostook
Forcast Office:
NWS Caribou ME
Sender: