Intensifying low pressure tracked along the New England coast to western Maine through the overnight hours of the 14th into the 15th. Snow developed across Downeast areas during the early afternoon of the 14th then expanded northward across the remainder of the region through the afternoon and evening.  A band of heavy snow developed Downeast during the afternoon of the 14th and lifted north across the region through the early morning hours of the 15th. A strong low level jet also crossed the region at the same time. Sustained winds of 25 to 35 mph occurred within the heavier snow band along with gusts of 60 to around 70 mph along the Downeast coast with gusts of 45 to 55 mph across the remainder of the region. These winds and snowfall rates of 2 to 3 inches per hour within the band combined to produce visibilities of a quarter mile or less. Around 4 hours of blizzard conditions occurred with the band while moving north across the region. Blizzard criteria was met through the evening hours of the 14th into the early morning hours of the 15th...from south to north...across the region. Lighter snow and winds then persisted in the wake of the heavy snow band. Storm total snow accumulations generally ranged from 9 to 14 inches Downeast...with 10 to 18 inches across the remainder of the region.
The combination of heavy wet snow and strong winds contributed to around 7000 customers losing power mostly across Washington and Hancock counties. The strong winds along the Downeast coast damaged roofs and tore shingles and siding from buildings. The town of Eastport in Washington county was particularly impacted. Structural damage was reported to roofs in the downtown area. Extensive loss of shingles and siding from buildings occurred across the town. A chimney was also torn from a structure. A peak gust of 73 mph was reported near Eastport with a gust of 66 mph measured near Winter Harbor in Hancock county.

Blizzard in NORTHEAST AROOSTOOK, MAINE
From 14-MAR-17 20:00:00 to 14-MAR-17 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: ASOS

Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 11 to 16 inches. Blizzard conditions also occurred.

Blizzard in NORTHWEST AROOSTOOK, MAINE
From 14-MAR-17 20:00:00 to 14-MAR-17 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: ASOS

Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 10 to 18 inches. Blizzard conditions also occurred.

Blizzard in COASTAL HANCOCK, MAINE
From 14-MAR-17 15:00:00 to 14-MAR-17 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 7 to 12 inches. Blizzard conditions also occurred.

Blizzard in COASTAL WASHINGTON, MAINE
From 14-MAR-17 15:00:00 to 14-MAR-17 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 9 to 14 inches. Blizzard conditions also occurred.

Blizzard in SOUTHERN PENOBSCOT, MAINE
From 14-MAR-17 17:00:00 to 14-MAR-17 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 10 to 14 inches. Blizzard conditions also occurred.

Blizzard in INTERIOR HANCOCK, MAINE
From 14-MAR-17 17:00:00 to 14-MAR-17 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 8 to 12 inches. Blizzard conditions also occurred.

Blizzard in CENTRAL WASHINGTON, MAINE
From 14-MAR-17 17:00:00 to 14-MAR-17 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 8 to 12 inches. Blizzard conditions also occurred.

Blizzard in CENTRAL PISCATAQUIS, MAINE
From 14-MAR-17 18:00:00 to 14-MAR-17 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: ASOS

Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 12 to 15 inches. Blizzard conditions also occurred.

Blizzard in SOUTHERN PISCATAQUIS, MAINE
From 14-MAR-17 18:00:00 to 14-MAR-17 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 12 to 16 inches. Blizzard conditions also occurred.

Blizzard in CENTRAL PENOBSCOT, MAINE
From 14-MAR-17 18:00:00 to 14-MAR-17 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 10 to 15 inches. Blizzard conditions also occurred.

Blizzard in NORTHERN WASHINGTON, MAINE
From 14-MAR-17 18:00:00 to 14-MAR-17 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 9 to 12 inches. Blizzard conditions also occurred.

Blizzard in NORTHERN PISCATAQUIS, MAINE
From 14-MAR-17 18:00:00 to 14-MAR-17 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 12 to 18 inches. Blizzard conditions also occurred.

Blizzard in NORTHERN PENOBSCOT, MAINE
From 14-MAR-17 18:00:00 to 14-MAR-17 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: ASOS

Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 12 to 15 inches. Blizzard conditions also occurred.

Blizzard in SOUTHEAST AROOSTOOK, MAINE
From 14-MAR-17 18:00:00 to 14-MAR-17 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: ASOS

Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 10 to 14 inches. Blizzard conditions also occurred.

Blizzard in NORTHERN SOMERSET, MAINE
From 14-MAR-17 20:00:00 to 14-MAR-17 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 15 to 18 inches. Blizzard conditions also occurred.