Do not touch downed lines and report any power outages to your electric company. Travel is highly discouraged due to slick roadways and the possibility of downed trees and power lines. Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.

* WHAT...Heavy snow and sleet expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 15 inches, with sleet accumulations up to around 1.5 inches in southern New Hampshire. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Maine and central and southern New Hampshire. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...A snowstorm will bring plowable snow to the region with a period of moderate travel impacts expected. The combination of heavy, potentially wet snow and strong winds will lead to snapped branches and downed trees, resulting in power outages. Significant snowfall and periods of heavy snowfall rates will combine with low visibility to create very dangerous driving conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the evening and Thursday morning commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...This is a expected to be a long-duration, multi-faceted event. While precipitation starts today, intensity will increase tonight into Thursday when some of the heaviest rates may fall accompanied by strong, gusty winds. Be prepared for a prolonged duration of impact.