Updated winter advisory

Winter Weather Advisory 

Statement as of 2:50 PM EST on January 16, 2013

Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until midnight EST

tonight.

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow remains in effect until

midnight EST tonight.

* Locations... the Maine foothills eastward to central Maine and

the mid coast.

* Hazard types... snow. There is a low probability of some light

freezing drizzle this evening when the snow comes to an end.

* Accumulations... 4 to 6 inches of snow.

* Timing... snow will continue late this afternoon... coming to an

end this evening.

* Impacts... slippery roadways and reduced visibilities to less

than a half mile at times.

* Winds... east 5 to 10 mph.

* Temperatures... in the upper 20s.

* Visibilities... brief periods of a half mile or less at times.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow

will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow

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

driving.