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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
856 AM EDT Fri Apr 3 2026

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Southern Penobscot-Interior Hancock-Coastal Hancock-
Including the cities of Bar Harbor, Bangor, Dedham, Old Town,
Amherst, Orono, Eastbrook, Great Pond, Bucksport, Orland,
Ellsworth, Brewer, Aurora, and Castine
856 AM EDT Fri Apr 3 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Air temperatures are warming above freezing with plain rain falling.
Maine DOT Cameras confirm roadways are turning just wet and
therefore the Winter Weather Advisory has been cancelled.

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Northwest Aroostook-Northeast Aroostook-
Including the cities of Presque Isle, Frenchville, Clayton Lake,
Caribou, Fort Kent, Mars Hill, Allagash, Van Buren, Madawaska,
and Ashland
856 AM EDT Fri Apr 3 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations up
  to 1 inch, sleet accumulations up to 1 inch, and ice accumulations
  up to one tenth of an inch.

* WHERE...Northeast Aroostook and Northwest Aroostook Counties.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM EDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
  likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road
  conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday
  evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet, and
ice will make travel extremely dangerous.

The latest road conditions for Maine can be obtained by going to
newengland511.org.

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Northern Somerset-Northern Piscataquis-Northern Penobscot-
Southeast Aroostook-Central Piscataquis-Central Penobscot-
Southern Piscataquis-Northern Washington-
Including the cities of Churchill Dam, Lincoln, Greenville,
Smyrna Mills, Sherman, Vanceboro, Hodgdon, East Millinocket,
Topsfield, Milo, Springfield, Howland, Danforth, Baker Lake,
Billy-Jack Depot, Patten, Chamberlain Lake, Medway, Houlton,
Millinocket, Baxter St Park, Mount Katahdin, Monson,
Dover-Foxcroft, Blanchard, and Guilford
856 AM EDT Fri Apr 3 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation. Additional sleet accumulations up to
  one half inch and ice accumulations up to one tenth of an inch.

* WHERE...Portions of Central Highlands, Far Eastern, North Woods,
  and Penobscot Valley Maine

* WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
  likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road
  conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or
freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Expect slippery roads
and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.

The latest road conditions for Maine 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.

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Central Washington-Coastal Washington-
Including the cities of Eastport, Wesley, Grand Lake Stream,
Cherryfield, Calais, Machias, Princeton, and Perry
856 AM EDT Fri Apr 3 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Freezing rain. Additional ice accumulations around a light
  glaze.

* WHERE...Coastal Washington and Central Washington Counties.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EDT this morning.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
  likely become slick and hazardous. Very slippery sidewalks, roads
  and bridges are possible.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Temperatures are slowly warming to 32F and
  roadways are turning just wet. Additionally icing on cold and
  untreated surfaces possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of freezing rain will
cause travel difficulties. Expect slippery roads. Slow down and use
caution while driving.

The latest road conditions for Maine 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.

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