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Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-02-22 14:46:25 469 WWUS41 KGYX 222046 WSWGYX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Gray ME 346 PM EST Sun Feb 22 2026 NHZ012>014-230900- /O.CON.KGYX.BZ.W.0001.260223T0500Z-260224T0300Z/ Eastern Hillsborough-Interior Rockingham-Coastal Rockingham- Including the cities of Chester, Portsmouth, Atkinson, Hampstead, Rye, Plaistow, Seabrook, Pelham, Newton, Derry, Manchester, Exeter, Hampton, North Hampton, Greenland, Nashua, Salem, and Hampton Falls 346 PM EST Sun Feb 22 2026 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 10 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 8 and 14 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Coastal Rockingham, Eastern Hillsborough, and Interior Rockingham Counties. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 10 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected with visibilities below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. The greatest potential for blizzard conditions will exist during the daylight hours Monday. The hazardous conditions will arrive during the Monday morning commute and will continue through the evening commute. Strong winds will down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. A Few trees and power lines could be downed. The power outage threat is elevated. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. 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. && $$ MEZ023>028-230900- /O.CON.KGYX.BZ.W.0001.260223T1200Z-260224T0300Z/ Coastal York-Coastal Cumberland-Sagadahoc-Lincoln-Knox-Coastal Waldo- Including the cities of Thomaston, Bowdoin, Rockport, Belfast, South Portland, Alna, Westbrook, Arrowsic, Jefferson, Kittery, Old Orchard Beach, Lincolnville, Wiscasset, Cape Elizabeth, Rockland, Boothbay Harbor, Saco, Bristol, Waldoboro, Camden, Whitefield, Bremen, Bath, Dresden, Owls Head, Hope, Newcastle, Searsmont, Brunswick, Yarmouth, Phippsburg, Bowdoinham, Topsham, Northport, Biddeford, Damariscotta, Appleton, and Portland 346 PM EST Sun Feb 22 2026 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 10 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 10 inches. Wind gusts in excess of 40 mph possible... especially along the immediate coast. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Maine. * WHEN...From 7 AM to 10 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected with visibilities below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. The greatest potential for blizzard conditions will exist late morning through afternoon Monday. The hazardous conditions will arrive during the Monday morning commute and will continue through the evening commute. Strong winds will down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. A Few trees and power lines could be downed. The power outage threat is elevated. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions can be obtained by going to newengland511.org Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary. && $$ MEZ018-NHZ006-008>011-015-230900- /O.CON.KGYX.WS.W.0004.260223T0500Z-260224T0300Z/ Interior York-Southern Carroll-Merrimack-Belknap-Strafford- Cheshire-Western And Central Hillsborough- Including the cities of Barrington, Somersworth, Buxton, Madbury, Milford, Boscawen, Marlow, Sharon, Durham, Mont Vernon, Ossipee, Rochester, Bridgewater, Hooksett, Weare, Sanford, Laconia, Moultonborough, Meredith, Amherst, Lebanon, Alfred, Brookfield, Hollis, Sullivan, Jaffrey, Goffstown, Wakefield, Concord, Goodwins Mills, Wolfeboro, Gilsum, Keene, Surry, Limington, Dover, Berwick, Dunbarton, Gilford, Rollinsford, Peterborough, Canterbury, Tuftonboro, and Loudon 346 PM EST Sun Feb 22 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 10 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Portions of southwest Maine and central, northern, and southern New Hampshire. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 10 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...A snowstorm will bring plowable snow to the region with a period of moderate travel impacts expected. Periods of moderate snow and low visibility will be the biggest hazards. The Monday evening commute will be impacted. Strong gusty winds are expected with the snowstorm. The winds will combine with the dry snow to create dangerous blowing and drifting of snow. Localized periods of near zero visibility in open areas will lead to hazardous travel conditions. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and break some tree limbs. The power outage threat is limited. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && $$ MEZ019>022-230900- /O.CON.KGYX.WS.W.0004.260223T1200Z-260224T0300Z/ Central Interior Cumberland-Androscoggin-Kennebec-Interior Waldo- Including the cities of New Gloucester, Sabattus, Vassalboro, Gray, Greene, North Windham, Waldo, Waterville, Wales, Windsor, Gorham, Lewiston, Morrill, Liberty, Sidney, Palermo, Livermore Falls, China, Brooks, Augusta, Unity, Jackson, Montville, Minot, Turner, Auburn, Winterport, and Knox 346 PM EST Sun Feb 22 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 10 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Central Interior Cumberland, Interior Waldo, Kennebec, and Androscoggin Counties. * WHEN...From 7 AM to 10 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...A snowstorm will bring plowable snow to the region with a period of moderate travel impacts expected. Periods of moderate snow and low visibility will be the biggest hazards. While snow may begin by the end of the Monday morning commute...the Monday evening commute will have the greatest impacts. Strong gusty winds are expected with the snowstorm. The winds will combine with the dry snow to create dangerous blowing and drifting of snow. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and break some tree limbs. The power outage threat is limited. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions can be obtained by going to newengland511.org Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary. && $$ MEZ012>014-033-NHZ004-005-007-230900- /O.CON.KGYX.WW.Y.0008.260223T1200Z-260224T0300Z/ Southern Oxford-Southern Franklin-Southern Somerset-Interior Cumberland Highlands-Northern Carroll-Southern Grafton-Sullivan- Including the cities of Naples, Ashland, New Sharon, Goshen, Farmington, Cornville, Newry, Bridgton, Bethel, Chesterville, Palmyra, Holderness, Rumney, North Conway, Embden, Chatham, Ellsworth, Plymouth, Croydon, Athens, Harrison, Lebanon, Locke Mills, Conway, Rumford, Wilton, New Vineyard, Lempster, Skowhegan, Temple, Milton, Jay, Hanover, Grantham, Norway, Oxford, Madison, Crawford Notch, Pittsfield, Newport, Claremont, Albany, Unity, Lyme, Jackson, Charlestown, Fryeburg, Bryant Pond, and Cornish 346 PM EST Sun Feb 22 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 10 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Portions of south central and western Maine and central and northern New Hampshire. * WHEN...From 7 AM to 10 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...A weather system will bring a period of snowfall to the region. Although snowfall amounts will be light, travel will still be impacted due to snowfall accumulations on roads and some areas of blowing snow. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday evening commute. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and break some tree limbs. The power outage threat is limited. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions can be obtained by going to newengland511.org && $$ ARNOTT Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-02-22 14:46:25 469 WWUS41 KGYX 222046 WSWGYX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Gray ME 346 PM EST Sun Feb 22 2026 NHZ012>014-230900- /O.CON.KGYX.BZ.W.0001.260223T0500Z-260224T0300Z/ Eastern Hillsborough-Interior Rockingham-Coastal Rockingham- Including the cities of Chester, Portsmouth, Atkinson, Hampstead, Rye, Plaistow, Seabrook, Pelham, Newton, Derry, Manchester, Exeter, Hampton, North Hampton, Greenland, Nashua, Salem, and Hampton Falls 346 PM EST Sun Feb 22 2026 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 10 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 8 and 14 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Coastal Rockingham, Eastern Hillsborough, and Interior Rockingham Counties. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 10 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected with visibilities below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. The greatest potential for blizzard conditions will exist during the daylight hours Monday. The hazardous conditions will arrive during the Monday morning commute and will continue through the evening commute. Strong winds will down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. A Few trees and power lines could be downed. The power outage threat is elevated. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions can be obtained by going to newengland511.org Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary. && $$ MEZ023>028-230900- /O.CON.KGYX.BZ.W.0001.260223T1200Z-260224T0300Z/ Coastal York-Coastal Cumberland-Sagadahoc-Lincoln-Knox-Coastal Waldo- Including the cities of Thomaston, Bowdoin, Rockport, Belfast, South Portland, Alna, Westbrook, Arrowsic, Jefferson, Kittery, Old Orchard Beach, Lincolnville, Wiscasset, Cape Elizabeth, Rockland, Boothbay Harbor, Saco, Bristol, Waldoboro, Camden, Whitefield, Bremen, Bath, Dresden, Owls Head, Hope, Newcastle, Searsmont, Brunswick, Yarmouth, Phippsburg, Bowdoinham, Topsham, Northport, Biddeford, Damariscotta, Appleton, and Portland 346 PM EST Sun Feb 22 2026 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 10 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 10 inches. Wind gusts in excess of 40 mph possible... especially along the immediate coast. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Maine. * WHEN...From 7 AM to 10 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected with visibilities below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. The greatest potential for blizzard conditions will exist late morning through afternoon Monday. The hazardous conditions will arrive during the Monday morning commute and will continue through the evening commute. Strong winds will down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. A Few trees and power lines could be downed. The power outage threat is elevated. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. 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. && $$ MEZ018-NHZ006-008>011-015-230900- /O.CON.KGYX.WS.W.0004.260223T0500Z-260224T0300Z/ Interior York-Southern Carroll-Merrimack-Belknap-Strafford- Cheshire-Western And Central Hillsborough- Including the cities of Barrington, Somersworth, Buxton, Madbury, Milford, Boscawen, Marlow, Sharon, Durham, Mont Vernon, Ossipee, Rochester, Bridgewater, Hooksett, Weare, Sanford, Laconia, Moultonborough, Meredith, Amherst, Lebanon, Alfred, Brookfield, Hollis, Sullivan, Jaffrey, Goffstown, Wakefield, Concord, Goodwins Mills, Wolfeboro, Gilsum, Keene, Surry, Limington, Dover, Berwick, Dunbarton, Gilford, Rollinsford, Peterborough, Canterbury, Tuftonboro, and Loudon 346 PM EST Sun Feb 22 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 10 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Portions of southwest Maine and central, northern, and southern New Hampshire. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 10 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...A snowstorm will bring plowable snow to the region with a period of moderate travel impacts expected. Periods of moderate snow and low visibility will be the biggest hazards. The Monday evening commute will be impacted. Strong gusty winds are expected with the snowstorm. The winds will combine with the dry snow to create dangerous blowing and drifting of snow. Localized periods of near zero visibility in open areas will lead to hazardous travel conditions. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and break some tree limbs. The power outage threat is limited. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions can be obtained by going to newengland511.org Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary. && $$ MEZ019>022-230900- /O.CON.KGYX.WS.W.0004.260223T1200Z-260224T0300Z/ Central Interior Cumberland-Androscoggin-Kennebec-Interior Waldo- Including the cities of New Gloucester, Sabattus, Vassalboro, Gray, Greene, North Windham, Waldo, Waterville, Wales, Windsor, Gorham, Lewiston, Morrill, Liberty, Sidney, Palermo, Livermore Falls, China, Brooks, Augusta, Unity, Jackson, Montville, Minot, Turner, Auburn, Winterport, and Knox 346 PM EST Sun Feb 22 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 10 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Central Interior Cumberland, Interior Waldo, Kennebec, and Androscoggin Counties. * WHEN...From 7 AM to 10 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...A snowstorm will bring plowable snow to the region with a period of moderate travel impacts expected. Periods of moderate snow and low visibility will be the biggest hazards. While snow may begin by the end of the Monday morning commute...the Monday evening commute will have the greatest impacts. Strong gusty winds are expected with the snowstorm. The winds will combine with the dry snow to create dangerous blowing and drifting of snow. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and break some tree limbs. The power outage threat is limited. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && $$ MEZ012>014-033-NHZ004-005-007-230900- /O.CON.KGYX.WW.Y.0008.260223T1200Z-260224T0300Z/ Southern Oxford-Southern Franklin-Southern Somerset-Interior Cumberland Highlands-Northern Carroll-Southern Grafton-Sullivan- Including the cities of Naples, Ashland, New Sharon, Goshen, Farmington, Cornville, Newry, Bridgton, Bethel, Chesterville, Palmyra, Holderness, Rumney, North Conway, Embden, Chatham, Ellsworth, Plymouth, Croydon, Athens, Harrison, Lebanon, Locke Mills, Conway, Rumford, Wilton, New Vineyard, Lempster, Skowhegan, Temple, Milton, Jay, Hanover, Grantham, Norway, Oxford, Madison, Crawford Notch, Pittsfield, Newport, Claremont, Albany, Unity, Lyme, Jackson, Charlestown, Fryeburg, Bryant Pond, and Cornish 346 PM EST Sun Feb 22 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 10 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Portions of south central and western Maine and central and northern New Hampshire. * WHEN...From 7 AM to 10 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...A weather system will bring a period of snowfall to the region. Although snowfall amounts will be light, travel will still be impacted due to snowfall accumulations on roads and some areas of blowing snow. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday evening commute. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and break some tree limbs. The power outage threat is limited. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions can be obtained by going to newengland511.org && $$ ARNOTT |
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