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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
1245 PM EST Sat Jan 24 2026

MEZ005-006-010-011-015>017-029>032-250145-
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Northern Penobscot-Southeast Aroostook-Central Piscataquis-
Central Penobscot-Southern Penobscot-Interior Hancock-Central
Washington-Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington-Southern
Piscataquis-Northern Washington-
Including the cities of Bangor, Ellsworth, Vanceboro, Houlton,
Orland, Dover-Foxcroft, Bar Harbor, Medway, Topsfield, Brewer,
Orono, Lincoln, Bucksport, Sherman, Great Pond, Monson, Wesley,
East Millinocket, Howland, Hodgdon, Machias, Milo, Grand Lake
Stream, Old Town, Amherst, Eastport, Perry, Patten, Greenville,
Cherryfield, Aurora, Guilford, Eastbrook, Castine, Calais,
Millinocket, Blanchard, Springfield, Dedham, Princeton, Smyrna
Mills, and Danforth
1245 PM EST Sat Jan 24 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM SUNDAY TO 3 AM EST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 10
  and 15 inches, with the highest totals likely being south of
  Millinocket.

* WHERE...Portions of Central Highlands, Coastal DownEast, Far
  Eastern, Interior Downeast, and Penobscot Valley Maine

* WHEN...From 7 PM Sunday to 3 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The
  hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening
  commutes.

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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MEZ001-003-250145-
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Northwest Aroostook-Northern Somerset-
Including the cities of Fort Kent, Baker Lake, Madawaska,
Billy-Jack Depot, Allagash, Frenchville, and Clayton Lake
1245 PM EST Sat Jan 24 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM SUNDAY TO 3 AM EST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 6
  inches.

* WHERE...Northwest Aroostook and Northern Somerset Counties.

* WHEN...From 7 PM Sunday to 3 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
  conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening 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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MEZ002-004-250145-
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Northeast Aroostook-Northern Piscataquis-
Including the cities of Churchill Dam, Mount Katahdin, Caribou,
Ashland, Baxter St Park, Van Buren, Presque Isle, Mars Hill, and
Chamberlain Lake
1245 PM EST Sat Jan 24 2026

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE
MONDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 6 and
  11 inches possible.

* WHERE...Northeast Aroostook and Northern Piscataquis Counties.

* WHEN...From Sunday evening through late Monday night.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions
  could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

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