Southern Penobscot storm history

Heavy snow...reduced visibilities and slippery roads contributed to a major multi-car accident involving around 100 vehicles. Around 40 injuries occurred...all non-life threatening. The accident occurred around 730 AM...during the morning rush hour...on I-95 just west of Bangor. …

Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 1 to 2 inches. Sleet accumulations were generally around a tenth of an inch with freezing rain accumulations of a tenth of an inch or less.

Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 2 to 4 inches.

Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 4 to 7 inches.

A strong southerly low level jet crossed the region during the afternoon and early evening of the 19th. Southerly winds were generally sustained at 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 55 to 65 mph. A peak wind of 66 mph was measured at the Bangor International Airport. The winds snapped a…

Storm total snow accumulations generally ranged from 4 to 7 inches...locally up to around 8 inches.

A lack of adequate precipitation in Southern Penobscot led to prolonged drying conditions in December. Conditions were Severe Drought (D2) in late November, and stayed in Severe Drought to the end of the month. Drought continued into January.

A lack of rainfall in Southern Penobscot led to prolonged drying conditions in November. Conditions began as Extreme Drought (D3) in late October, and improved to Severe Drought (D2) by mid-November. Drought continued into December.

A lack of rainfall in Southern Penobscot led to prolonged drying conditions in October. Conditions began as Severe Drought (D2) in late September, and degraded to Extreme Drought (D3) by the end of October. Drought continued into November.

A lack of rainfall in southern 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 high relative humidity produced Heat Index values ranging from the mid 90s to around 100.

Temperatures in the mid to upper 90s combined with dewpoints in the lower 70s to produce Heat Index values ranging from around 100 to around 105.

Sustained winds at Bangor Int. Airport ASOS measured roughly 25-30mph, with gusts up to 58mph measured during the afternoon. These gusts resulted in some downed trees, power lines down, and numerous power outages.

Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 5 to 6 inches.

Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 5 to 7 inches along with up to around 0.3 inch of sleet.

Snow squalls produced briefly heavy snow which reduced visibilities to around a quarter mile...along with wind gusts of 35 to 40 mph.

Snow squalls produced briefly heavy snow which reduced visibilities to around a quarter mile...along with wind gusts of 35 to 40 mph.

Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 3 to 4 inches.

Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 4 to 5 inches.

Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 2 to 4 inches.

Storm total snow accumulations of 4-6 inches.

Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 5 to 8 inches.

A 65 mph gust was reported near Bangor. A 59 mph gust was measured at Bangor International Airport. Downed trees...powerlines and snapped utility poles led to power outages.

Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 4 to 6 inches.

Storm total snow accumulations generally ranged from 3 to 6 inches...locally up to around 8 inches across northwest areas.

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…

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

Temperatures in the mid to upper 80s...with dewpoints in the lower 70s...produced Heat Index values in the mid 90s during the afternoon. This was the second consecutive day of Heat Index values in the mid 90s.

Temperatures in the mid to upper 80s...with dewpoints in the lower 70s...produced Heat Index values in the mid 90s during the afternoon.

Bangor International Airport reached a heat index of 106 degrees F.

Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 6 to 9 inches east...to 10 to 15 inches west.

Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 6 to 8 inches south...to 8 to 12 inches north.

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

Winds were sustained at 20 to 30 mph with gusts generally 45 to 55 mph. However...a 63 mph wind gust was reported at Bangor. The winds snapped branches and toppled trees which led to power outages.

Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 5 to 7 inches.

Storm total snow accumulations totaled around 3 inches.

Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 4 to 7 inches.

Multiple trees of 6 to 8 were snapped and toppled onto powerlines in the Brewer area.

Tidal surge coming up the Bangor River flooded parts of downtown Bangor. The Bangor flood gage reached 13.11 feet, which is just above moderate flood stage. The walking paths around the Bangor waterfront and Brewer waterfront were inundated. A parking garage and parking lot near …

South to southeast winds were sustained at speeds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to around 70 mph. A gust of 71 mph was reported at Bangor. These winds toppled and snapped numerous trees. The falling trees brought down power lines and utility poles which led to extensive power out…

Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 6 to 9 inches.

A 60 mph wind gust was measured at Bangor. The winds brought down trees and power lines which contributed to power outages.

Post-Tropical Cyclone Lee brought gusty winds and rain to the region. Wind gusts generally ranged from 39 to 48 knots (45 to 55 mph). A peak wind gust of 49 knots (56 mph) occurred in Bangor. Rainfall generally ranged from 1.25 to 2.50 inches. Snapped branches and trees falling o…

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.