A classic Maine nor’easter should arrive in Lincoln County Wednesday morning, bring some blustery winds, dump some snow, and blow out of town just around nightfall, according to the National Weather Service (NWS).
A Winter Storm Warning has been issued by the NWS regarding the event, which is forecast to bring 7-11 inches of snowfall to coastal areas and 4-8 inches to inland areas of Lincoln County.
Winds are forecast to start from the northeast and then turn northerly as the storm progresses, gusting from 25 to 35 mph, according to the NWS.
The wind gusts combined with forecast snowfall rates that could reach 1-2 inches per hour allow for the possibility of white-outs, especially between mid-morning and early afternoon when the storm is expected to have the greatest impact in Lincoln County, according to the NWS.
The good news… Even with the possibilities mentioned above, this storm is forecast to be nothing more than a good ol’ nor’easter. Temps should stay cold enough to avoid any sloppy ice or sleet (except perhaps a bit on the peninsulas); and while the winds will be noticeable, they’re not presently forecast to reach velocities that can rip branches from trees or wires from poles, according to the NWS. Moreover, the storm’s forecast track is expected to move steadily through the area, according to the NWS – no stalling as sometimes happens, or “backing down” as several storms have done recently this season.
By Thursday morning sunshine should be peeking through partly cloudy skies while Lincoln County shovels out from a moderate snowfall, according to the NWS forecast.
The Winter Storm Warning is in effect from 7 a.m. to midnight on Wednesday.
The Lincoln County News website will continue to follow the progress of this event and post any additional information here as soon as it becomes available.
