Low pressure intensifying south of Nova Scotia during the 1st retrogressed toward the Maine coast during the 2nd bringing significant snow to much of northern and eastern Maine. Snow expanded northwestward across the region through the morning and early afternoon hours of the 2nd. The snow then continued...heavy at times...through the remainder of the 2nd before ending during the early morning hours of the 3rd. Storm total snow accumulations of 12 to 18 inches were common across much of Downeast Maine...with 7 to 12 inch storm totals across much of northern Maine.  This snow was in addition to 2 to 4 inches of accumulation which had occurred Downeast from New Years Eve into the 1st. Winds also increased while the intensifying low retrogressed toward the coast. Near blizzard conditions developed across portions of Washington and Hancock counties during the late afternoon and evening hours of the 2nd. Occasional wind gusts in excess of 35 to 40 mph occurred in these areas contributing to reduced visibilities along with significant blowing and drifting snow.
The combination of extremely high astronomical tides and a 1 to 2 foot storm surge from the approaching low caused water to back up into the Penobscot River...which then backed up into the Kenduskeag Stream. This caused the Kenduskeag Stream to overflow its banks during the time of high tide from the late morning into the early afternoon of the 2nd...producing minor flooding along the stream in downtown Bangor.

Heavy Snow in CENTRAL PISCATAQUIS, MAINE
From 02-JAN-10 10:00:00 to 03-JAN-10 04:30:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 7 to 12 inches.

Flash Flood in PENOBSCOT, MAINE
From 02-JAN-10 11:00:00 to 02-JAN-10 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BANGOR
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The combination of extremely high astronomical tides and a 1 to 2 foot storm surge from approaching low pressure caused water to back up into the Penobscot River...which then backed up into the Kenduskeag Stream. This caused the Kenduskeag Stream to overflow its banks around the time of high tide. Minor flooding was reported in some low lying areas and several parking lots along the stream in downtown Bangor. The waters receded following high tide.

Winter Storm in CENTRAL PENOBSCOT, MAINE
From 02-JAN-10 08:00:00 to 03-JAN-10 04:30:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 8 to 12 inches. Winds occasionally gusting in excess of 35 to 40 mph produced near blizzard conditions at times during the evening of the 2nd.

Winter Storm in NORTHERN WASHINGTON, MAINE
From 02-JAN-10 08:00:00 to 03-JAN-10 04:30:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 10 to 16 inches. Winds occasionally gusting in excess of 35 to 40 mph produced near blizzard conditions at times during the evening of the 2nd.

Heavy Snow in SOUTHERN PENOBSCOT, MAINE
From 02-JAN-10 09:00:00 to 03-JAN-10 04:30:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 10 to 15 inches.

Winter Storm in COASTAL HANCOCK, MAINE
From 02-JAN-10 07:00:00 to 02-JAN-10 22:30:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 12 to 18 inches. Winds occasionally gusting in excess of 35 to 40 mph produced near blizzard conditions at times during the evening of the 2nd.

Winter Storm in CENTRAL WASHINGTON, MAINE
From 02-JAN-10 07:00:00 to 03-JAN-10 04:30:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 12 to 18 inches. Winds occasionally gusting in excess of 35 to 40 mph produced near blizzard conditions at times during the evening of the 2nd.

Winter Storm in INTERIOR HANCOCK, MAINE
From 02-JAN-10 07:00:00 to 03-JAN-10 04:30:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 12 to 18 inches. Winds occasionally gusting in excess of 35 to 40 mph produced near blizzard conditions at times during the evening of the 2nd.

Winter Storm in COASTAL WASHINGTON, MAINE
From 02-JAN-10 07:00:00 to 02-JAN-10 22:30:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 12 to 18 inches. Winds occasionally gusting in excess of 35 to 40 mph produced near blizzard conditions at times during the evening of the 2nd.

Heavy Snow in NORTHERN SOMERSET, MAINE
From 02-JAN-10 13:00:00 to 03-JAN-10 04:30:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 8 to 12 inches.

Heavy Snow in NORTHERN PISCATAQUIS, MAINE
From 02-JAN-10 13:00:00 to 03-JAN-10 04:30:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 8 to 12 inches.

Heavy Snow in SOUTHEAST AROOSTOOK, MAINE
From 02-JAN-10 12:00:00 to 03-JAN-10 04:30:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 8 to 12 inches.

Heavy Snow in NORTHEAST AROOSTOOK, MAINE
From 02-JAN-10 13:00:00 to 03-JAN-10 04:30:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 5 to 9 inches.

Heavy Snow in SOUTHERN PISCATAQUIS, MAINE
From 02-JAN-10 10:00:00 to 03-JAN-10 04:30:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 8 to 12 inches.

Heavy Snow in NORTHERN PENOBSCOT, MAINE
From 02-JAN-10 12:00:00 to 03-JAN-10 04:30:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 8 to 12 inches.