The Blizzard Of 2026 Winter Storm Hernando Update One

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Caribou ME

719 PM EST Mon Feb 23 2026

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Southern Penobscot-Northern Washington-

Including the cities of Old Town, Bangor, Vanceboro, Brewer,

Topsfield, Orono, and Danforth

719 PM EST Mon Feb 23 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches

  for a storm total of 4 to 7 inches across southern Penobscot

  County and 5 to 10 inches across northern Washington County. Winds

  gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Northern Washington and Southern Penobscot Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous

  conditions could impact the Tuesday morning commute. Gusty winds

  could bring down tree branches.

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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10:11 PM AST Monday 23 February 2026

Impact Level: High

Forecast Confidence: High

A major winter storm continues.

Additional snowfall: 10 cm, except locally up to 20 cm possible under the heaviest snow bands. 

Maximum wind gusts: northeasterly 80 km/h, except 100 over exposed areas, gradually easing overnight.

Time span: until early Tuesday morning.

Remarks: Snow may continue to mix with or change to rain along the Atlantic coast tonight.

Travel will likely be hazardous. Visibility will likely be suddenly reduced to near zero at times.

Prepare for disruptions to transportation, services and utilities.

Winter Storm Warnings are issued when multiple types of severe winter weather (such as snow, freezing rain, wind and rain) are expected or occurring.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to NSstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #NSStorm.

In effect for:

Queens County