A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet, and
ice will make travel extremely dangerous.
The latest road conditions for Maine can be obtained by going to
newengland511.org.
WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM WEDNESDAY TO 1
AM EST FRIDAY...
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Mixed precipitation possible in southeastern
areas of the warning. Total snow accumulations between 9 and 15
inches, sleet accumulations around one third of an inch and ice
accumulations around one tenth of an inch. Winds gusting as high
as 35 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of Central Highlands, Far Eastern, Far Northern,
and North Woods Maine
* WHEN...From 7 PM Wednesday to 1 AM EST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below one quarter mile due to
falling and blowing snow. Whiteout conditions are expected and
will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening.
Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes.
Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.