As much as a foot of snow possible in Rockland, Camden, Belfast
In addition to the winter storm warning for the coast, a gale warning is in effect from 1 a.m. Sunday through Monday morning for coastal waters out to 25 nautical miles from Stonington to Merrimack River, Mass.
In addition to the winter storm warning for the coast, a gale warning is in effect from 1 a.m. Sunday through Monday morning for coastal waters out to 25 nautical miles from Stonington to Merrimack River, Mass.
GRAY — The National Weather Service in Gray has updated the forecast this afternoon and changed its winter weather advisory to a winter storm warning for the entire Maine coast.
The expected track of the storm moved a bit westward Saturday morning, according to the NWS, which should allow for winter storm conditions along the coast tonight and an increase in snowfall across the interior as well.
"The most snow is expected along the Midcoast of Maine," according to the NWS.
The winter storm warning is in effect from 4 p.m. Saturday to 7 a.m. Sunday.
Heavy snow, likely windblow overnight, is expected along the coast, with accumulations of 6 to 12 inches. The snow will continue to overspread the region early Saturday evening, and be heavy at times overnight.
Winds will be north at 10 to 20 mph, with gusts up to 25 mph and temperatures in the mid-20s. The NWS is warning of slippery road conditions tonight and into the overnight, with visibility restrictions in anticipated blowing and drifting snow.
Google's public alert for this storm.
National Weather Service seven-day forecast:
Saturday afternoon: Snow likely, mainly after 4 p.m. Cloudy, with a high near 30 F. Northeast wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday night: Snow. Low around 21 F. Northeast wind 13 to 17 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100 percent. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.
Sunday: Snow showers likely, mainly before noon. Cloudy, with a high near 28 F. Blustery, with a northwest wind 14 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Sunday night: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 12 F. Wind chill values as low as zero. West wind 10 to 16 mph.
Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 27 F. West wind 7 to 13 mph.
Monday night: A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20 F.
New Year's Day (Tuesday): Mostly sunny, with a high near 28 F.
Tuesday night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6 F.
Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 26 F.
Wednesday night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8 F.
Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 20 F.
Thursday night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2 F.
Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 16 F.
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