Intensifying low pressure tracking near the Maine coast brought heavy snow and gusty winds to the region. Snow began during the morning of the 25th...then continued through that evening. Storm total snow accumulations across Downeast areas generally ranged from 7 to 12 inches...with accumulations of 5 to 10 inches across eastcentral areas. Occasional wind gusts of 30 to 40 mph...produced extensive blowing and drifting snow with near whiteout conditions at times. The strongest winds generally occurred near the Downeast coast.

Winter Storm in COASTAL HANCOCK, MAINE
From 25-FEB-11 07:00:00 to 26-FEB-11 00:00:00 (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.

Heavy Snow in SOUTHEAST AROOSTOOK, MAINE
From 25-FEB-11 10:00:00 to 26-FEB-11 00:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 4 to 7 inches...with the heavier totals across southern portions of the region.

Winter Storm in COASTAL WASHINGTON, MAINE
From 25-FEB-11 07:00:00 to 26-FEB-11 00:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 7 to 11 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 25-FEB-11 09:00:00 to 26-FEB-11 00:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 7 to 11 inches. Occasional wind gusts of 25 to 35 mph produced extensive blowing and drifting snow with near whiteout conditions at times.

Winter Storm in INTERIOR HANCOCK, MAINE
From 25-FEB-11 09:00:00 to 26-FEB-11 00:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 7 to 11 inches. Occasional wind gusts of 25 to 35 mph produced extensive blowing and drifting snow with near whiteout conditions at times.

Winter Storm in CENTRAL WASHINGTON, MAINE
From 25-FEB-11 09:00:00 to 26-FEB-11 00:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 8 to 12 inches. Occasional wind gusts of 25 to 35 mph produced extensive blowing and drifting snow with near whiteout conditions at times.

Winter Storm in CENTRAL PENOBSCOT, MAINE
From 25-FEB-11 10:00:00 to 26-FEB-11 00:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 6 to 10 inches. Occasional wind gusts of 25 to 35 mph produced extensive blowing and drifting snow with near whiteout conditions at times.

Winter Storm in SOUTHERN PISCATAQUIS, MAINE
From 25-FEB-11 10:00:00 to 26-FEB-11 00:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 5 to 8 inches. Occasional wind gusts of 25 to 35 mph produced extensive blowing and drifting snow with near whiteout conditions at times.

Winter Storm in NORTHERN WASHINGTON, MAINE
From 25-FEB-11 10:00:00 to 26-FEB-11 00:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 8 to 12 inches. Occasional wind gusts of 25 to 35 mph produced extensive blowing and drifting snow with near whiteout conditions at times.

Heavy Snow in CENTRAL PISCATAQUIS, MAINE
From 25-FEB-11 10:00:00 to 26-FEB-11 00:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 5 to 8 inches.

Heavy Snow in NORTHERN PENOBSCOT, MAINE
From 25-FEB-11 10:00:00 to 26-FEB-11 00:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 4 to 8 inches...with the heavier totals across southern portions of the region.