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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Caribou ME

1233 AM EST Wed Dec 31 2025



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Interior Hancock-Central Washington-Coastal Hancock-Coastal

Washington-

Including the cities of Aurora, Castine, Grand Lake Stream,

Wesley, Machias, Ellsworth, Perry, Eastport, Bucksport, Calais,

Princeton, Amherst, Cherryfield, Great Pond, Bar Harbor, Dedham,

Orland, and Eastbrook

1233 AM EST Wed Dec 31 2025



...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY 

EVENING...



* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations greater than 

  6 inches possible.



* WHERE...Coastal Hancock, Coastal Washington, Central Washington, 

  and Interior Hancock Counties.



* WHEN...From late tonight through Thursday evening.



* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 

  conditions could impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



A Winter Storm Watch means there is potential for significant snow, 

sleet or ice accumulations that may impact travel. Continue to 

monitor the latest forecasts.



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