Schools and many businesses were closed on Monday as the latest snowstorm to visit Lincoln County pummeled the area with high winds and heavy snowfall. Temps in the single digits and sustained winds of 10 to 20 mph out of the north combined to bring on wind chills in the sub zero range. Snowfall, heavy at times, is forecast to continue into the evening hours, according to the National Weather Service.
There were few reports of storm related traffic incidents, according to the Lincoln County Emergency Management Agency, perhaps an indicator that residents are sheltering in place and staying off snow covered roadways. There have been no reports of power outages in Lincoln County, according to Central Maine Power.
Temps are forecast to remain well below the freeze line, so the event should be all “light and fluffy” snowfall, with “8 to 12 inches” of accumulation forecast by the NWS.
Coastal areas of Lincoln County are forecast to see higher winds and snowfall totals than inland areas, according to forecasters.
Lincoln County remains under a winter storm warning until 3 a.m. on Tuesday, according to the NWS.
The Lincoln County News will continue to follow the progress of this event and post any additional information here as soon as it is obtained.
