Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory 

Statement as of 7:36 am 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. Rain is likely to mix in with the snow on

the immediate coast. There is a low probability of some light

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

* Accumulations... 3 to 6 inches of snow... with highest amounts

likely just inland from the mid coast. A few locally higher

amounts possible.

* Timing... snow will continue this morning and continue through

much of the afternoon hours. The snow will come to an end this

evening.

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

than a half mile at times.

* Winds... northeast up to 5 mph.

* Temperatures... in the upper 20s to lower 30s.

* Visibilities... less than a half mile 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.