An after Christmas blizzard rolled through Lincoln County beginning late Dec. 26, leaving significant snowfall accumulations but little damage before chugging out to sea the following evening.
Lincoln County was under a Blizzard Warning issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) at 3:01 p.m., Christmas Day in advance of the storm that continued until 6 p.m. Dec. 27.
Even after the snowfall diminished Dec. 27, travel continued to remain dangerous as high winds lingered in the area, blowing and drifting fresh snowfall over previously plowed roads.
Winds from the northwest associated with the storm were forecast to have a sustained velocity of 20-30 mph and gusts to over 40 mph, according to the NWS.
Scattered reports of power outages continued through the day on Dec. 27 in Lincoln County, according to Central Maine Power Service (CMP). Outages were reported in Nobleboro, Waldoboro, Southport and Jefferson, but the outages were not widespread.
Snowfall totals ranged from 10 to 18 inches through most of the area, with slightly smaller totals on the tips of Lincoln County peninsulas, according to forecasters.
All things considered, Lincoln County weathered the storm system well, according to numerous reports. While some minor traffic collisions occurred, most drivers seemed to stay off the roads during the worst parts of the event. Schools were already out for the day, and many other public locations announced closures or cancellations.
A structure fire was reported in Nobleboro, and while the snowy conditions may have made the firefighters’ job more challenging, the fire (due to a faulty dryer) was not storm related.
