Winter Storm Warning issued February 23 at 12:57PM EST until February 23 at 10:00PM EST by NWS Gray ME
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 2
inches for a storm total of 2 to 5 inches. Winds gusting as high
as 45 mph.
* WHERE...Central Interior Cumberland, Interior Waldo, Kennebec, and
Androscoggin Counties.
* WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this evening.
* IMPACTS...A snowstorm will bring plowable snow to the region with
a period of moderate travel impacts expected. Periods of moderate
snow and low visibility will be the biggest hazards. The evening
commute will be impacted. Strong gusty winds are expected with the
snowstorm. The winds will combine with the dry snow to create
dangerous blowing and drifting of snow. Gusty winds will blow
around unsecured objects and break some tree
limbs. The power outage threat is limited.
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions can
be obtained by going to newengland511.org
Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use
extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.
Varoitus voimassa ma klo 19:57 - ti klo 5:00
