A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel extremely dangerous. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for Maine can be obtained by going to newengland511.org.

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 8 and 15 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Central Piscataquis and Southern Piscataquis Counties. * WHEN...From 1 AM Thursday to 8 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes. Strong winds coupled with increasingly wet snowfall could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines.