Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help you survive in case you become stranded.

WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Heavy, wet snow possible. Total snow accumulations greater than 8 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Portions of south central, southwest, and western Maine and northern New Hampshire. * WHEN...From Tuesday evening through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Wet snow will readily cling to branches and power lines. The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages. Significant snowfall and periods of heavy snowfall rates will combine with low visibility to create very dangerous driving conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning commute.