< Winter Storm Warning Maine | Effective 03/12/2026 02:40

Winter Storm Warning Maine | Effective 03/12/2026 02:40

Headline: 
Winter Storm Warning issued March 12 at 5:40AM EDT until March 12 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Caribou ME
Event: 
Winter Storm Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
March 12, 2026 - 2:40am
Expires: 
March 12, 2026 - 6:00am
Description: 
* WHAT...Significant icing. Additional ice accumulations one to two tenths of an inch falling during the Thursday morning commute. * WHERE...Northern Penobscot, Southeast Aroostook, Northern Piscataquis, and Northern Somerset Counties. * WHEN...Until 9 AM EDT this morning. Precipitation then tapers off and temperatures will rise above freezing by about 11 AM. * IMPACTS...Difficult travel conditions are expected. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday morning commute.
Instruction: 
A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of ice will make travel extremely dangerous. The latest road conditions for Maine can be obtained by going to newengland511.org. Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is winterized and in good working order.
Area Description: 
Northern Somerset; Northern Piscataquis; Northern Penobscot; Southeast Aroostook
Forcast Office: 
NWS Caribou ME