Active AlertsNorthern Oxford

Winter Weather Advisory

Issued at Wed 5:37 AM Dec. 24

Issued by: National Weather Service

Recommended Action

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions can be obtained by going to newengland511.org Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.

Full details

Special Weather Statement

Issued at Wed 4:43 AM Dec. 24

Issued by: National Weather Service

Description

At 437
Am Est: An area of heavy snow was impacting much of western and coastal Maine and nearly stationary. Locations impacted include Belgrade, Scarborough, Jay, New Gloucester, Wales, Whitefield, Bath, Fayette, Livermore Falls, Rangeley, Mount Abram, Smithfield, Frye Island, Winslow, Lewiston, Boothbay, Bowdoin, Georgetown, Albany, and Standish. This includes the following highway
S: Interstate 295 between mile markers 1 and 51. Interstate 95 between mile markers 39 and 136. This also include
S: Sebago Lake, Pleasant Mountain, Burnt Meadow Mountains, Saddleback Mountain, and Mount Abraham. Peaks Island, Long Island, Cushing Island, Cousins Island, and Bailey Island. Visibilities will drop quickly to less than a half mile in this area of heavy snow. Snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour are occurring in this area of heavy snow. Conditions can deteriorate rapidly in winter weather situations. Be prepared for snow or ice covered roads. Slow down and allow extra time when traveling.

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