Rapidly intensifying low pressure tracking through the Gulf of Maine brought blizzard conditions to all of northern and eastern Maine. Blizzard conditions expanded northward across the region through the afternoon and evening of the 21st...then continued into the morning of the 22nd. Wind gusts of 35 to 45 mph were common from northern Maine to interior Downeast areas...with 40 to 60 mph wind gusts along the Downeast coast. The combination of wind and snow frequently reduced visibilities below a quarter mile...with near zero visibilities at times in whiteout conditions. Numerous schools and events across the region were cancelled due to the blizzard. The strong winds also forced several boats aground in the Lubec area.

Blizzard in CENTRAL PISCATAQUIS, MAINE
From 21-DEC-08 19:00:00 to 22-DEC-08 08:15:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Wind gusts of 35 to 45 mph combined with heavy snow to produce blizzard conditions. Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 18 to 24 inches.

Blizzard in SOUTHERN PISCATAQUIS, MAINE
From 21-DEC-08 19:00:00 to 22-DEC-08 08:15:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Wind gusts of 35 to 45 mph combined with heavy snow to produce blizzard conditions. Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 15 to 20 inches.

Blizzard in CENTRAL PENOBSCOT, MAINE
From 21-DEC-08 19:00:00 to 22-DEC-08 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Wind gusts of 35 to 45 mph combined with heavy snow to produce blizzard conditions. Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 12 to 18 inches.

Blizzard in NORTHERN WASHINGTON, MAINE
From 21-DEC-08 19:00:00 to 22-DEC-08 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Wind gusts of 35 to 45 mph combined with heavy snow to produce blizzard conditions. Storm total snow accumulations generally ranged from 15 to 20 inches...with local totals to around 24 inches.

Blizzard in COASTAL WASHINGTON, MAINE
From 21-DEC-08 16:00:00 to 22-DEC-08 08:15:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Wind gusts of 40 to 60 mph combined with heavy snow to produce blizzard conditions. Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 10 to 15 inches.

Blizzard in COASTAL HANCOCK, MAINE
From 21-DEC-08 16:00:00 to 22-DEC-08 08:15:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Wind gusts of 40 to 60 mph combined with heavy snow to produce blizzard conditions. Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 12 to 18 inches.

Blizzard in SOUTHERN PENOBSCOT, MAINE
From 21-DEC-08 19:00:00 to 22-DEC-08 08:15:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Wind gusts of 35 to 45 mph combined with heavy snow to produce blizzard conditions. Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 12 to 18 inches.

Blizzard in INTERIOR HANCOCK, MAINE
From 21-DEC-08 19:00:00 to 22-DEC-08 08:15:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Wind gusts of 35 to 45 mph combined with heavy snow to produce blizzard conditions. Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 12 to 18 inches.

Blizzard in CENTRAL WASHINGTON, MAINE
From 21-DEC-08 19:00:00 to 22-DEC-08 08:15:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Wind gusts of 35 to 45 mph combined with heavy snow to produce blizzard conditions. Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 18 to 24 inches.

Blizzard in SOUTHEAST AROOSTOOK, MAINE
From 21-DEC-08 21:00:00 to 22-DEC-08 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Wind gusts of 35 to 45 mph combined with heavy snow to produce blizzard conditions. Storm total snow accumulations generally ranged from 18 to 24 inches...with local totals to around 28 inches.

Blizzard in NORTHEAST AROOSTOOK, MAINE
From 21-DEC-08 23:00:00 to 22-DEC-08 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Wind gusts of 35 to 45 mph combined with heavy snow to produce blizzard conditions. Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 12 to 18 inches.

Blizzard in NORTHERN PISCATAQUIS, MAINE
From 21-DEC-08 21:00:00 to 22-DEC-08 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Wind gusts of 35 to 45 mph combined with heavy snow to produce blizzard conditions. Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 18 to 24 inches.

Blizzard in NORTHERN PENOBSCOT, MAINE
From 21-DEC-08 21:00:00 to 22-DEC-08 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Wind gusts of 35 to 45 mph combined with heavy snow to produce blizzard conditions. Storm total snow accumulations generally ranged from 15 to 20 inches...with local totals to around 24 inches.

Blizzard in NORTHWEST AROOSTOOK, MAINE
From 21-DEC-08 23:00:00 to 22-DEC-08 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Wind gusts of 35 to 45 mph combined with heavy snow to produce blizzard conditions. Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 10 to 14 inches.

Blizzard in NORTHERN SOMERSET, MAINE
From 21-DEC-08 21:00:00 to 22-DEC-08 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Wind gusts of 35 to 45 mph combined with heavy snow to produce blizzard conditions. Storm total snow accumulations generally ranged from 15 to 20 inches...with local totals to around 24 inches.