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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
1254 PM EST Sun Feb 22 2026

MEZ029-030-230900-
/O.UPG.KCAR.WS.W.0004.260223T1200Z-260224T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KCAR.BZ.W.0001.260223T1200Z-260224T1200Z/
Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington-
Including the cities of Bucksport, Castine, Eastport, Machias,
Ellsworth, Bar Harbor, Orland, Perry, and Cherryfield
1254 PM EST Sun Feb 22 2026

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM MONDAY TO 7 AM EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations 
  between 7 and 12 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph, 
  strongest Monday afternoon and evening.

* WHERE...Coastal Hancock and Coastal Washington Counties.

* WHEN...From 7 AM Monday to 7 AM EST Tuesday. Monday afternoon and 
  evening will feature the worst conditions, with the strongest 
  winds gusting to 50 mph and heaviest snowfall rates around 1 inch 
  per hour.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult if not impossible. 
  Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. 
  Conditions will begin deteriorating around the tail end of the 
  Monday morning commute, and extremely dangerous conditions are 
  expected for the Monday evening commute. Isolated power outages 
  are possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are 
expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds 
and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout 
conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you 
must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get 
stranded, stay with your vehicle.

The latest road conditions for Maine can be obtained by going to 
newengland511.org.

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MEZ015>017-032-230900-
/O.EXT.KCAR.WS.W.0004.260223T1500Z-260224T1200Z/
Southern Penobscot-Interior Hancock-Central Washington-Northern
Washington-
Including the cities of Old Town, Danforth, Eastbrook, Brewer,
Bangor, Great Pond, Wesley, Calais, Princeton, Topsfield, Grand
Lake Stream, Dedham, Aurora, Amherst, Orono, and Vanceboro
1254 PM EST Sun Feb 22 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM MONDAY TO 7 AM EST 
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow 
  accumulations between 5 and 11 inches, highest totals east of 
  Bangor. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph, strongest Monday 
  afternoon and evening.

* WHERE...Northern Washington, Central Washington, Interior Hancock, 
  and Southern Penobscot Counties.

* WHEN...From 10 AM Monday to 7 AM EST Tuesday. Strongest winds and 
  heaviest snow Monday afternoon and evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow 
  could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions 
  could impact the Monday evening and Tuesday morning commutes. 
  Isolated power outages are possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather 
conditions will make travel extremely dangerous. If you must travel, 
keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of 
an emergency.

The latest road conditions for Maine can be obtained by going to 
newengland511.org.

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MEZ006-011-031-230900-
/O.UPG.KCAR.WS.A.0004.260223T1500Z-260224T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KCAR.WW.Y.0009.260223T1500Z-260224T1200Z/
Southeast Aroostook-Central Penobscot-Southern Piscataquis-
Including the cities of Milo, Smyrna Mills, Hodgdon,
Dover-Foxcroft, Houlton, Guilford, Springfield, Lincoln, Howland,
and Sherman
1254 PM EST Sun Feb 22 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM MONDAY TO 7 AM EST 
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations 
  between 4 and 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Southern Piscataquis, Southeast Aroostook, and Central 
  Penobscot Counties.

* WHEN...From 10 AM Monday to 7 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow 
  could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions 
  could impact the Monday evening and Tuesday morning commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause 
primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads and limited 
visibilities, and use caution while driving.

The latest road conditions for Maine can be obtained by going to 
newengland511.org.

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MEZ005-230900-
/O.NEW.KCAR.WW.Y.0009.260223T1500Z-260224T1200Z/
Northern Penobscot-
Including the cities of Patten, Medway, East Millinocket, and
Millinocket
1254 PM EST Sun Feb 22 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM MONDAY TO 7 AM EST 
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations 
  between 3 and 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Northern Penobscot County.

* WHEN...From 10 AM Monday to 7 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow 
  could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions 
  could impact the Monday evening and Tuesday morning commutes. 
  Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause 
primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads and limited 
visibilities, and use caution while driving.

The latest road conditions for Maine can be obtained by going to 
newengland511.org.

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