Strong low pressure tracking across the Gulf of Maine to Nova Scotia produced heavy snow and gusty winds across Downeast and eastcentral Maine. The snow began during the morning of the 12th and continued into the early morning hours of the 13th. Storm total snow accumulations generally ranged from 6 to 10 inches across eastcentral areas...to 10 to 14 inches Downeast. Occasional wind gusts of 30 to 40 mph produced near blizzard conditions at times. The combination of heavy snow and gusty winds contributed to power outages across portions of Downeast Maine...where around 3000 customers lost power in Washington and Hancock counties.

Winter Storm in COASTAL HANCOCK, MAINE
From 12-JAN-11 05:00:00 to 13-JAN-11 01:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 10 to 14 inches. Occasional wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph produced extensive blowing and drifting snow with near whiteout conditions at times. The combination of heavy snow and winds brought down branches and power lines contributing to power outages.

Winter Storm in COASTAL WASHINGTON, MAINE
From 12-JAN-11 05:00:00 to 13-JAN-11 01:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 10 to 14 inches. Occasional wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph produced extensive blowing and drifting snow with near whiteout conditions at times. The combination of heavy snow and winds brought down branches and power lines contributing to power outages.

Winter Storm in INTERIOR HANCOCK, MAINE
From 12-JAN-11 09:00:00 to 13-JAN-11 01:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 8 to 12 inches. Occasional wind gusts of 30 to 40 mph produced extensive blowing and drifting snow with near whiteout conditions at times.

Winter Storm in SOUTHERN PENOBSCOT, MAINE
From 12-JAN-11 09:00:00 to 13-JAN-11 01:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Storm total snow accumulations generally ranged from 6 to 10 inches...with localized totals to around 13 inches. Occasional wind gusts of 30 to 40 mph produced extensive blowing and drifting snow with near whiteout conditions at times.

Winter Storm in CENTRAL WASHINGTON, MAINE
From 12-JAN-11 09:00:00 to 13-JAN-11 01:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 10 to 14 inches. Occasional wind gusts of 30 to 40 mph produced extensive blowing and drifting snow with near whiteout conditions at times.

Winter Storm in CENTRAL PENOBSCOT, MAINE
From 12-JAN-11 10:00:00 to 13-JAN-11 01:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 6 to 9 inches. Occasional wind gusts of 30 to 40 mph produced extensive blowing and drifting snow with near whiteout conditions at times.

Winter Storm in NORTHERN WASHINGTON, MAINE
From 12-JAN-11 10:00:00 to 13-JAN-11 01:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 6 to 10 inches. Occasional wind gusts of 30 to 40 mph produced extensive blowing and drifting snow with near whiteout conditions at times.

Winter Storm in CENTRAL PISCATAQUIS, MAINE
From 12-JAN-11 10:00:00 to 13-JAN-11 01:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Storm total snow accumulations generally ranged from 6 to 10 inches...with localized totals to around 12 inches. Occasional wind gusts of 30 to 40 mph produced extensive blowing and drifting snow with near whiteout conditions at times.