Lincoln County residents should see clearing skies overnight on Tuesday, then wake up to a monster snowstorm Wednesday morning, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). Snowfall accumulation for both events is presently estimated at 10 to 18 inches by the NWS, and 14 to 20 inches by local broadcast forecasters.
A Winter Storm Warning issued by the NWS is in effect from 4 a.m. Wednesday through 1 a.m. Thursday morning. According to the most recent bulletin from the NWS, Lincoln County residents should start to see sustained snowfall several hours after sunrise on Wednesday morning. However, that forecast (as all forecasts are) is subject to change.
The heaviest snowfall is expected to arrive mid-morning on Wednesday and may reach a rate of 1 to 2 inches per hour, according to the NWS, which also warns that blowing and drifting snow will adversely affect visibility, especially near the coast. “Travel conditions on Wednesday will be difficult at best and nearly impossible at some times,” the NWS bulletin warns.
Snowfall should taper off Wednesday night, according to the NWS.
Numerous cancellations have already been announced, both for Tuesday evening and Wednesday. Selectmens Meetings in Damariscotta, Wiscasset and Waldoboro were either cancelled or postponed. Some area schools have also been cancelled for Wednesday. For a full list of weather related cancellations, click on the link located on our homepage through special arrangement with WCSH channel 6 to their closings page.
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.
