Northern and central Aroostook under winter storm warning Wednesday

Governor closing state offices in northern Maine due to approaching storm

Maine Gov. Janet Mills announced that she is closing state offices in the northernmost part of the state at noon on Wednesday due to an approaching winter storm.

Northern and central Aroostook under winter storm warning Wednesday

The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for northern and central Aroostook County from early Wednesday into Thursday morning. A storm approaching from the west is expected to bring snow, heavy sleet and ice that could create hazardous travel conditions from Mars Hill to Fort Kent, forecasters at the weather service in Caribou said. The Presque Isle area is expected to receive 3 to 4 inches of snow, with 4 to 6 inches antic…

Winter Storm Warning Issued for 4 Counties in Maine as Conditions Worsen

A significant winter storm is impacting parts of northern Maine, prompting officials to issue warnings for multiple counties as a mix of snow, sleet, and freezing rain threatens dangerous travel and potential power outages. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Winter Storm Warning covering several counties across northern Maine, warning residents that worsening weather conditions could disrupt travel and daily activities through early…