MAINE GOVERNMENT NEWS • January 27, 2022
Coastal Maine could see several inches of snowfall this weekend, particularly the Downeast region. The National Weather Service in Gray and Caribou report snow and blowing snow in Maine is possible Saturday through the evening, with the greatest likelihood along the coast. There is less certainty about inland snow amounts while Downeast and Midcoast Maine are anticipated to receive the brunt of the storm. Wind gusts are predicted at 20-25 mph across the state, with stronger gusts of 35-50 mph across the Downeast and Midcoast Counties. Beach erosion due to large waves and coastal storm surge is possible during Saturday's high tides.