Winter Storm Warning issued February 22 at 3:46PM EST until February 23 at 10:00PM EST by NWS Gray ME
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and
8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.
* WHERE...Central Interior Cumberland, Interior Waldo, Kennebec, and
Androscoggin Counties.
* WHEN...From 7 AM to 10 PM EST Monday.
* 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. While snow
may begin by the end of the Monday morning commute...the Monday
evening commute will have the greatest impacts. 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 14:00 - ti klo 5:00
