Central Penobscot storm history

Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 2 to 4 inches....along with a light wintry mix of sleet and freezing rain.

Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 2 to 4 inches.

Strong west/southwest winds developed across northern Maine during the early morning hours of the 20th in the wake of a cold front. The winds then persisted into the late morning hours before diminishing. Winds were generally sustained at 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to around 60 m…

Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 3 to 6 inches.

Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 3 to 5 inches.

Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 4 to 6 inches.

Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 3 to 5 inches.

A lack of rainfall in Central Penobscot led to prolonged drying conditions in November. Conditions mostly persisted as Severe Drought (D2) in late October, and improved to Moderate Drought (D1) by early-November.

A lack of rainfall in Central Penobscot led to prolonged drying conditions in October. Conditions mostly persisted as Severe Drought (D2) until the end of October. Drought continued into November.

A lack of rainfall in central Penobscot county led to prolonged drying conditions in September. Conditions began as Moderate Drought (D1) in late August, and worsened to Severe Drought (D2) by the end of September. Drought continued into October.

Temperatures in the mid-90s with dewpoints in the 70s, producing heat indexes around mid-90s to 100 degrees.

Temperatures in the mid-90s with dewpoints in the 70s, producing heat indexes around mid-90s to 100 degrees.

Temperatures in the mid-90s with dewpoints in the 70s, producing heat indexes around mid-90s to 100 degrees.

High temperatures in the low to mid 90s combined with dewpoints in the lower 70s to produce Heat Index values ranging from the mid 90s to around 100.

Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 4 to 6 inches.

Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 4 to 6 inches. Wind gusts of 30 to 40 mph produced blowing and drifting snow leading to reduced visibilities.

Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 3 to 5 inches.

Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 5 to 8 inches along with up to around 0.3 inch sleet.

Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 3 to 5 inches.

Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 3 to 4 inches.

Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 3 to 5 inches.

Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 2 to 3 inches.

Storm total snow accumulations of 6-10 inches.

Storm total snow accumulations of 4-6 inches.

Wind gusts estimated at up to 60 mph toppled and uprooted trees...along with snapping branches. Downed trees...powerlines and snapped utility poles led to power outages.

Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 3 to 5 inches.

Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 5 to 8 inches.

Mixing with a low level jet in advance of a cold front and in the wake of the front produced gusty winds. The wind gusts generally ranged from 40 to 50 mph...with isolated gusts up to 60 mph. With many trees still mostly leafed...the strong winds were able to topple trees and sna…

Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 7 to 9 inches.

Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 1 to 3 inches west...to 4 to 7 inches east.

Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 8 to 12 inches south...to 12 to 18 inches north.

Storm total snow accumulations generally ranged from 3 to 6 inches...locally up to 8 inches. Frequent wind gusts of 30 to 40 mph produced extensive blowing and drifting snow with near blizzard conditions at times.

Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 5 to 8 inches.

Storm total snow accumulations totaled around 3 inches.

Storm total accumulation ranged 6 to 8 inches.

South to southeast winds were sustained at speeds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 50 to 60 mph. These winds toppled and snapped numerous trees. The falling trees brought down power lines and utility poles which led to extensive power outages.

Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 6 to 8 inches.

Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 4 to 7 inches.

Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 2 to 4 inches.

Post-Tropical Cyclone Lee brought gusty winds and rain to the region. Wind gusts generally ranged from 35 to 43 knots (40 to 50 mph). Rainfall generally ranged from 1.50 to 2.50 inches. Snapped branches and trees falling on power lines produced isolated to scattered power outages…

Temperatures in the mid to upper 80s and dew points around 70 combined to produce Heat Index values generally in the mid 90s...locally 100 to 105.

High temperatures ranged from the mid 80s to around 90...with dew points from the upper 60s to lower 70s. This combination produced Heat Index values generally ranging from the mid 90s to around 100 degrees...locally up to around 105.

Storm total snow accumulations were generally less than an inch. Sleet accumulations were generally three quarters of an inch or less...with ice accumulations up to a quarter inch.

Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 2 to 4 inches.

Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 3 to 5 inches. The snow was accompanied by 30 to 40 mph wind gusts.

Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 4 to 6 inches.

Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 3 to 4 inches.

Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 3 to 4 inches.

Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 4 to 6 inches.