As has been the trend with recent storms, the National Weather Service (NWS) is increasing the forecast estimate for snowfall accumulation regarding the snowstorm presently chugging through Lincoln County.
Snowfall accumulation forecasts for the storm are now at 6 to 12 inches for the midcoast, with the highest amounts along the coast, according to a 12:50 p.m. bulletin from the NWS. That estimate was originally 1-3 inches.
Regardless of snowfall accumulation, Lincoln County residents are apparently taking this storm with their usual aplomb.
Residents who did venture on to the roads apparently did so with reasonable caution, and reports of motor vehicle accidents were scattered. At approximately 12:30 p.m. Waldoboro police and firefighters helped with traffic while a semi-truck struggled to make it over slippery “Moose Crossing Hill” on Rt. 1 between Moody’s and Bullwinkle’s following a minor accident, according to reports.
There were no reports of major incidents at the time of this posting, and Central Maine Power (CMP) was reporting no power outages in Lincoln County. (Earlier a power outage on the Gardiner Rd. in Wiscasset was listed by CMP.)
Snowfall should begin to taper off as the afternoon progresses, according to the NWS, with the storm moving out completely this evening. Following behind the storm will be the coldest temperatures of the season so far, according to the NWS, with high temps dropping down to the single digits by Sunday, and low temps falling below zero.
A Winter Storm Warning is in effect until 7 p.m. on Friday, according to the NWS.
A Coastal Flood Advisory is in effect until 2 p.m. due to an astronomically high tide combined with a 2-foot storm surge, which may affect low lying areas along the coast and local rivers. No reports regarding the possibility of flooding had been received at the time of this posting.
The Lincoln County News website will continue to follow the progress of this event and report any additional information here as soon as it becomes available.
