Winter Storm — Northern Somerset, Maine

2022-03-12 to 2022-03-13 · Northern Somerset, Maine

Event narrative

Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 7 to 10 inches. Wind gusts of 30 to 40 mph developed in the wake of the storm which persisted into the afternoon of the 13th.

Wider weather episode

Intensifying low pressure tracked northeast across Maine during the 12th...exiting across the Maritimes late. Snow developed during the morning of the 12th and persisted into the early morning hours of the 13th. Warning criteria snow accumulations occurred during the evening of the 12th. Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 7 to 10 inches across much of northern Maine...with 5 to 8 inches across northeast areas. Winds increased in the wake of the low...with gusts of 30 to 40 mph. The gusty winds produced extensive blowing and drifting snow across portions of Aroostook county through the morning and much of the afternoon of the 13th.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1012720. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.