Special Weather Statement Maine | Effective 03/20/2026 15:57

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued March 20 at 6:57PM EDT by NWS Caribou ME
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
March 20, 2026 - 3:57pm
Expires: 
March 20, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description: 
Doppler radar continues to show light to moderate snow tracking across the Downeast into the Bangor Region and points northward to Southern Aroostook County. As the sun sets and road surfaces cool the freshly falling snow is beginning to freeze on untreated surfaces. This evening untreated surfaces and freshly falling snowfall will create slippery travel conditions. If traveling this evening use caution and plan for extra braking distance.
Area Description: 
Northern Penobscot; Southeast Aroostook; Central Piscataquis; Central Penobscot; Southern Penobscot; Interior Hancock; Central Washington; Southern Piscataquis; Northern Washington
Forcast Office: 
NWS Caribou ME