The National Weather Service in Gray is looking for a few good men. A few good women, too, or anybody who can observe the weather and report on what it’s doing.

With the latest storm expected to blow across the region Saturday and Sunday, the weather service was asking people to post updates on their Facebook pages. Why? Because input from unofficial observers helps to round out the information the NWS provides to the public at large.

Besides, can you ever get enough snow photos? Send them to the NWS Facebook page at: facebook.com/NWSGray. When you’re not shoveling, plowing and complaining, that is.

The National Weather Service issued a blizzard warning for all of eastern Massachusetts and coastal areas of Maine and New Hampshire ahead of a storm expected to intensify Saturday night and last into Sunday.

While the latest storm isn’t expected to bring much more than a foot of snow to the area, it’s forecast to be miserable in all sorts of ways. Shrieking winds, white-out conditions and cold down to zero and below.

Officials warned that hurricane-force wind gusts could lead to power outages. In response, Central Maine Power announced that its fleet is ready to roll at the first sign of falling tree limbs and snapping lines.

“We’ve put our storm response plan into motion; continue to watch the forecast; and are getting crews, equipment, and materials in place,” said CMP spokeswoman Gail Rice. “The snow is expected to be dry and less likely to coat tree limbs and wires, so high winds and slippery roads are likely to be the primary cause of any outages.”

Meanwhile, a slew of weekend sports, festivals and other events were canceled ahead of the storm:

Parking bans

In Lewiston, the citywide ban is from 11 p.m. Saturday to 7 a.m. Monday. In Auburn, the ban begins at 12:01 a.m. Sunday and ends at 11:59 p.m. Sunday. Auburn’s Business District Zone is exempt from the parking ban until 11 p.m.

Parent’s Night Out in Norway canceled

NORWAY — Parent’s Night Out scheduled for Saturday night at St. Catherine’s of Sienna Catholic Church has been canceled.

Norway Snowshoe Festival postponed

Saturday and Sunday activities at the fifth annual Norway Snowshoe Festival have been postponed to Feb. 21 and 22.. The Valentine’s Day contradance Saturday evening at the Norway Grange also has been canceled.

Waterford World Fair’s Winter Fun Day rescheduled

HARRISON — The Winter Fun Day scheduled for Sunday at High View Farm will be postponed until March 8 in hopes of better weather.

Time change for the girls’ hockey championship game

LEWISTON — The start time for the Girls’ Ice Hockey State Championship game between Lewiston and Falmouth high schools has been moved from 7 p.m. to 3 p.m. The game will be played at the Androscoggin Bank Colisee.

No Lions Tournament events Sunday

AUBURN — All Lions tournament activities for Sunday have been canceled. The opening ceremony will be held as scheduled at 10 a.m. Saturday, as will all of the Saturday games. The Sunday games will be rescheduled. The closing ceremony, now scheduled for Wednesday, may also be changed. For more information, visit www.mainegladiators.com.

No sleigh ride on Sunday

LISBON FALLS — The World’s Greatest Sleigh Ride scheduled for Sunday has been postponed to March 1. The event will be held at the same time and place, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 407 Main St., Route 125.

Snow Valley Sno-Goers Wind Tower Ride on Feb. 15 canceled

ANDOVER — The Snow Valley Sno-Goers Wind Tower Ride scheduled for Sunday, Feb. 15, has been canceled. Tickets will be refunded to all who preregistered. For more information about refunds, contact Merrill at 392-3481 or visit the club’s Facebook site, Andover Trails at www.facebook.com/pages/andover-trails/274304351248.

Dart banquet, shoot moves to March

LEWISTON — The Central Maine DART banquet and dart shoot is canceled for Sunday, Feb. 15, and rescheduled for noon Sunday, March 15, at the Lewiston Eagles Club 618.

Calvary cancels weekend events

LEWISTON — Calvary United Methodist Church has canceled the following events this weekend: Bean supper set for Saturday at 4:45 p.m., Sunday morning’s City Mission Breakfast at 8 a.m. and Sunday Morning Bible Study and Worship Service at 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

Emma’s Happy Rebels event postponed

RUMFORD — The fundraiser planned by Emma’s Happy Rebels for Saturday, Feb. 14, has been moved to Saturday, March 21, at the Lewiston Eagles Club 618. Doors open at 7 p.m. to view the raffle and auction items.

FARMINGTON – The Dual GS Fattie race at Titcomb that was scheduled for Monday, Feb. 16 at 9 a.m. has been postponed until Sunday the 22nd. Racers still need to be at the top for 9 a.m. 

CMP urges customers to take precautions

Central Maine Power Company is alerting customers to take precautions before the blizzard hits. Before a storm strikes:

· Keep battery-operated flashlights and radios on hand, along with supplies of drinking water and nonperishable foods.

· Make sure that smartphones, tablets and other mobile devices are fully charged.

· Fill your car’s fuel tank.

During a power interruption:

· To report a power interruption, contact CMP at (800) 696-1000.

· When using an emergency heating source, like a wood stove, fireplace or kerosene heater, keep fuels away from the flames and be sure to ventilate properly.

· Never use grills or camp stoves indoors; they can give off dangerous gases.

· Keep refrigerators and freezers closed as much as possible. Most food will last 24 hours or longer if you minimize the opening of refrigerator and freezer doors.

For customers with generators:

· Hire a licensed electrician to install permanent generators and transfer switches.

· Properly ground all portable generators.

· Carefully read and observe all instructions in your generator’s operating manual.

· Never run a generator indoors — even in an open garage.

· If your carbon monoxide detector goes off, get out of the building immediately and call 911.

· Do not store fuel indoors or try to refuel a generator while it’s running.

· Refer to CMP’s Web page on generator safety: www.cmpco.com/UsageAndSafety/electricalsafety/GeneratorSafety/default.html.

The company urges customers to use caution if they see downed lines.

More closing and cancellations for across Maine from our media partner WGME.