An intensifying low tracking northeast along the coast approached late on the 5th...crossed the Gulf of Maine and southeast Washington county overnight...then exited across the Maritimes during the 6th. Precipitation expanded across Downeast areas during the morning of the 5th and across the remainder of the region through the afternoon. Snow...heavy at times...then persisted across northern and west-central portions of the region into the evening of the 6th. Snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour occurred in heavier snow bands from late on the 5th through the early morning hours of the 6th. Warning criteria snow accumulations occurred through the  early morning hours of the 6th. Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 10 to 15 inches across northern and west-central portions of the region. Wind gusts of 30 to 35 mph produced areas of blowing and drifting snow along with significantly reduced visibilities and near blizzard conditions at times. Heavy wet snow and winds also brought down trees and power lines. Mixed precipitation and rain limited snow totals across Downeast areas.

Winter Storm in SOUTHERN PISCATAQUIS, MAINE
From 05-DEC-20 12:00:00 to 06-DEC-20 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 8 to 15 inches. Wind gusts of 30 to 35 mph produced extensive blowing and drifting snow with near blizzard conditions at times.

Winter Storm in NORTHERN SOMERSET, MAINE
From 05-DEC-20 14:00:00 to 06-DEC-20 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 8 to 12 inches. Wind gusts of 30 to 35 mph produced extensive blowing and drifting snow with near blizzard conditions at times.

Winter Storm in NORTHERN PISCATAQUIS, MAINE
From 05-DEC-20 14:00:00 to 06-DEC-20 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Public

Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 12 to 16 inches. Wind gusts of 30 to 35 mph produced extensive blowing and drifting snow with near blizzard conditions at times.

Winter Storm in NORTHERN PENOBSCOT, MAINE
From 05-DEC-20 14:00:00 to 06-DEC-20 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 8 to 13 inches. Wind gusts of 30 to 35 mph produced extensive blowing and drifting snow with near blizzard conditions at times.

Winter Storm in SOUTHEAST AROOSTOOK, MAINE
From 05-DEC-20 14:00:00 to 06-DEC-20 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 9 to 12 inches. Wind gusts of 30 to 35 mph produced extensive blowing and drifting snow with near blizzard conditions at times.

Winter Storm in NORTHWEST AROOSTOOK, MAINE
From 05-DEC-20 15:00:00 to 06-DEC-20 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 8 to 12 inches. Wind gusts of 30 to 35 mph produced extensive blowing and drifting snow with near blizzard conditions at times.

Winter Storm in NORTHEAST AROOSTOOK, MAINE
From 05-DEC-20 15:00:00 to 06-DEC-20 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 10 to 14 inches. Wind gusts of 30 to 35 mph produced extensive blowing and drifting snow with near blizzard conditions at times.

Winter Storm in CENTRAL PISCATAQUIS, MAINE
From 05-DEC-20 12:00:00 to 06-DEC-20 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 10 to 15 inches. Wind gusts of 30 to 35 mph produced extensive blowing and drifting snow with near blizzard conditions at times.