Rapidly intensifying low pressure lifting north through the Gulf of Maine brought heavy wet snow and strong winds to the region. Snow developed across Downeast areas during the morning of the 1st...then expanded across the rest of the region. The combination of heavy wet snow and strong winds snapped branches and helped bring down powerlines. At the peak of the event...around 10,000 customers were without power for varying amounts of time. Heavy wet snow weighing down branches and powerlines continued to contribute to power outages into the 2nd.

Winter Storm in SOUTHEAST AROOSTOOK, MAINE
From 01-APR-11 07:00:00 to 02-APR-11 05:30:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 12 to 15 inches. Winds were sustained at speeds of 15 to 25 mph...with gusts of 30 to 35 mph.

Winter Storm in CENTRAL PISCATAQUIS, MAINE
From 01-APR-11 07:00:00 to 02-APR-11 05:30:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 8 to 13 inches. Winds were sustained at speeds of 15 to 25 mph...with gusts of 30 to 35 mph.

Winter Storm in CENTRAL PENOBSCOT, MAINE
From 01-APR-11 05:00:00 to 01-APR-11 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 11 to 14 inches. Winds were sustained at speeds of 15 to 25 mph...with gusts of 30 to 35 mph.

Winter Storm in SOUTHERN PISCATAQUIS, MAINE
From 01-APR-11 05:00:00 to 01-APR-11 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 13 to 17 inches. Winds were sustained at speeds of 15 to 25 mph...with gusts of 30 to 35 mph.

Winter Storm in NORTHERN WASHINGTON, MAINE
From 01-APR-11 05:00:00 to 01-APR-11 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 12 to 15 inches. Winds were sustained at speeds of 15 to 25 mph...with gusts of 30 to 35 mph.

Winter Storm in INTERIOR HANCOCK, MAINE
From 01-APR-11 05:00:00 to 01-APR-11 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 8 to 12 inches. Winds were sustained at speeds of 15 to 25 mph...with gusts of 30 to 35 mph.

Winter Storm in CENTRAL WASHINGTON, MAINE
From 01-APR-11 05:00:00 to 01-APR-11 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 8 to 12 inches. Winds were sustained at speeds of 15 to 25 mph...with gusts of 30 to 35 mph.

Winter Storm in SOUTHERN PENOBSCOT, MAINE
From 01-APR-11 05:00:00 to 01-APR-11 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 10 to 16 inches. Winds were sustained at speeds of 15 to 25 mph...with gusts of 30 to 35 mph.

Winter Storm in COASTAL HANCOCK, MAINE
From 01-APR-11 05:00:00 to 01-APR-11 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 6 to 10 inches. Winds were sustained at speeds of 20 to 30 mph...with gusts of 35 to 40 mph.

Winter Storm in COASTAL WASHINGTON, MAINE
From 01-APR-11 05:00:00 to 01-APR-11 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 5 to 10 inches. Winds were sustained at speeds of 20 to 30 mph...with gusts of 35 to 40 mph.

Heavy Snow in NORTHWEST AROOSTOOK, MAINE
From 01-APR-11 12:00:00 to 02-APR-11 05:30:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 6 to 10 inches. Winds were sustained at speeds of 15 to 25 mph...with gusts of 30 to 35 mph.

Heavy Snow in NORTHEAST AROOSTOOK, MAINE
From 01-APR-11 10:00:00 to 02-APR-11 05:30:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 5 to 8 inches across northern areas...with 9 to 13 inches across southern areas. Winds were sustained at speeds of 15 to 25 mph...with gusts of 30 to 35 mph.

Winter Storm in NORTHERN SOMERSET, MAINE
From 01-APR-11 07:00:00 to 02-APR-11 05:30:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 8 to 12 inches. Winds were sustained at speeds of 15 to 25 mph...with gusts of 30 to 35 mph.

Winter Storm in NORTHERN PISCATAQUIS, MAINE
From 01-APR-11 07:00:00 to 02-APR-11 05:30:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 8 to 12 inches. Winds were sustained at speeds of 15 to 25 mph...with gusts of 30 to 35 mph.

Winter Storm in NORTHERN PENOBSCOT, MAINE
From 01-APR-11 07:00:00 to 02-APR-11 05:30:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 10 to 14 inches. Winds were sustained at speeds of 15 to 25 mph...with gusts of 30 to 35 mph.