Areas Affected: Androscoggin; Central Somerset; Interior Cumberland; Interior Waldo; Kennebec; Northern Franklin; Northern Oxford; Southern Franklin; Southern Oxford; Southern Somerset
...Coastal storm to provide first widespread snowfall to the
area...
.A coastal low will move rapidly northeast and track near the
Gulf of Maine tonight into Friday, bringing heavy snow to the
northern two-thirds of the area. Closer to the coast and inland,
freezing drizzle and rain will mix in with the snow, bringing the
snowfall totals down. The storm will move away quickly by Friday
evening.
...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 4 PM EST FRIDAY...
* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Plan on difficult
travel conditions. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches,
with localized amounts up to 10 inches, and ice accumulations
of a light glaze are expected.
* WHERE...Portions of northern New Hampshire and, south central,
southwest, west central and western Maine.
* WHEN...From 1 AM to 4 PM EST Friday.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for significant reductions in
visibility at times.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet
and ice are expected. This will make travel very hazardous or
impossible. For a more precise forecast for your specific
location...go to www.weather.gov/gray.
Areas Affected: Central Penobscot; Central Piscataquis; Central Washington; Interior Hancock; Northern Penobscot; Northern Piscataquis; Northern Washington; Southeast Aroostook; Southern Penobscot; Southern Piscataquis
...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
LATE FRIDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 8
inches, with localized amounts up to 9 inches, are possible.
* WHERE...Northern Piscataquis, Northern Penobscot, Southeast
Aroostook, Central Piscataquis, Central Penobscot, Southern
Penobscot, Interior Hancock, Central Washington, Southern
Piscataquis and Northern Washington Counties.
* WHEN...From late tonight through late Friday night.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions,
including during the morning commute on Friday. Significant
reductions in visibility are possible.
A Winter Storm Watch means there is potential for significant snow, sleet or ice accumulations that may impact travel. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts.
Areas Affected: Coastal Waldo; Knox; Lincoln; Sagadahoc
...Coastal storm to provide first widespread snowfall to the
area...
.A coastal low will move rapidly northeast and track near the
Gulf of Maine tonight into Friday, bringing heavy snow to the
northern two-thirds of the area. Closer to the coast and inland,
freezing drizzle and rain will mix in with the snow, bringing the
snowfall totals down. The storm will move away quickly by Friday
evening.
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 1 PM EST
FRIDAY...
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Plan on slippery road
conditions, including during the morning commute on Friday.
Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches, with localized
amounts up to 8 inches, and ice accumulations of a light glaze
are expected.
* WHERE...Sagadahoc, Lincoln, Knox and Coastal Waldo Counties.
* WHEN...From 1 AM to 1 PM EST Friday.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for reduced visibilities at
times.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or
freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for
slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while
driving. For a more precise forecast for your specific location...
go to www.weather.gov/gray.
