Weather Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory 

Statement as of 3:35 am EST on December 17, 2012

Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 7 PM EST this

evening...

* Locations... western Maine except the coast and mountains.

* Hazard types... snow... sleet... and freezing rain.

* Accumulations... an additional 2 to 3 inches of snow... and up to

a tenth of an inch of ice.

* Timing... snow will continue this morning. Sleet and freezing

rain will mix in from time to time from mid morning on.

* Impacts... accumulation of snow and ice will create hazardous

travel conditions... roads will become slippery.

* Winds... northeast 5 to 10 mph.

* Temperatures... in the mid 20s.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow... sleet... or

freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for

slippery roads and limited visibilities... and use caution while

driving.