A powerful ocean storm is set to impact Maine on Monday.
This storm will bring with it a moderate to heavy snowfall and strong winds, especially in the southern half of the state.
Blizzard warnings have been posted along the Maine coastline with Winter Storm Warnings inland.
Blizzard Warnings posted along the coast, Winter Storm Warnings just inland. (WGME)
There is a criteria that needs to be met for a storm to officially be considered a blizzard.
The criteria that needs to be met to officially be considered a blizzard. (WGME)
The snow will start 4-8 AM on Monday in Southern Maine.
It likely won’t start snowing in the foothills and mountains until late morning.
Stormtracker at 7:00 AM on Monday. (WGME)
The heavy snow and strongest winds will be late morning through the evening hours.
Stormtracker at 12:00 PM on Monday. (WGME)
This will all wrap up Monday night from 9 PM to Midnight.
Stormtracker at 10:00 PM on Monday. (WGME)
The highest totals will be found closer to the coast.
More than a half a foot of snow is expected.
Parts of southern York County may see as much of a foot with locally higher amounts.
The totals will drop off some through the Lewiston and Augusta area.
The lowest totals will be found across the foothills and mountains.
Winds will be strong with gusts 40-50 mph along the coast and 25-40 mph inland.
Strong winds may cause power outages across the state. (WGME)
This will be enough to cause scattered power outages along with blowing and drifting snow.
If at all possible, it’s best to avoid driving on Monday.
A coastal flood warning is in place along the York County coastline from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM Monday.
A coastal flood warning is in place from 1 PM to 6 PM on Monday for York County, (WGME)
The combination of large waves, as high as 10-15 feet and storm surge will bring the chance for minor to moderate coastal flooding.
Wave heights will peak at 10-15 feet Monday late morning through the afternoon. (WGME)
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