New England Braces for Hazardous Ice Storm as Moderate to High Icing Threat Spreads Across Maine, Vermont and New Hampshire from Sunday Into Monday
NEW ENGLAND — A powerful winter system is expected to create dangerous icing conditions across New England from Sunday evening into Monday, bringing a mix of freezing rain, moderate ice accumulation, and snow in northern areas. Forecasters warn that Monday morning commuters may face hazardous and potentially treacherous travel following the long holiday weekend.
Icing Threat Ranges From Moderate to High Across Multiple States
According to forecast maps reviewing the incoming system, icing potential will be moderate to high across Vermont, New Hampshire, and parts of western Maine, with cities like Montpelier, Rutland, and areas near Mount Washington facing the most significant risk. The farther south and west the system tracks, the more severe the icing threat becomes.
Meanwhile, southern New England is expected to remain on the warmer side of the storm, resulting in mainly cold rain, though slick spots may still develop as temperatures fluctuate.
Storm Arrives Sunday Evening and Intensifies Overnight
Forecasters say the storm will move in from the west Sunday evening before shifting northeast. The system will bring moderate icing, rainfall, and pockets of snow, especially across northern Maine, where the event will transition into a mostly snow-driven system by early Monday morning. The immediate coastline of Maine is expected to stay warmer, reducing the threat of major icing accumulation.
Monday Morning Commute Expected to Be Difficult
Travel conditions on Monday morning are expected to be dangerous, with freezing rain likely to coat untreated roads, bridges, and sidewalks. Forecasters emphasize that commuters returning to work after the long weekend should be prepared for slippery travel, reduced visibility and the possibility of ice-covered local roads.
Even areas that avoid the worst of the system may still encounter patchy black ice, making walking and driving hazardous.
Northern Maine Shifts to Snow While Southern Areas Stay Warmer
Northern parts of Maine will see a quicker transition to steady snowfall, reducing icing impacts but increasing plowable snow potential. The rest of the region will battle a messy mix of ice, rain, and sleet, creating varying but widespread travel challenges.
Weather analysts stress that the storm’s timing—arriving late Sunday and peaking Monday morning—makes it particularly disruptive. Residents across New England are encouraged to share local conditions and weather updates at SaludaStandard-Sentinel.com as the system unfolds.
