Clear, cold and winter storm watch is up

Winter Storm Watch expires 12:00 PM EST on February 09, 2013

Statement as of 3:49 am EST on February 7, 2013

Winter Storm Watch now in effect from Friday afternoon through

Saturday morning.

The Winter Storm Watch is now in effect from Friday afternoon

through Saturday morning.

* Locations... much of New Hampshire eastward to central and

southern Maine excluding the immediate coast.

* Hazard types... heavy snow possible... with blowing a drifting.

* Accumulations... snow accumulation of 14 to 24 inches.

* Timing... snow will begin falling late tonight and continue

through at least Saturday morning. Snow will be heavy at times

Friday night into Saturday morning. The snow should taper off

and end Saturday afternoon.

* Impacts... snow covered roads and low visibilities. Blowing and

drifting snow is possible.

* Winds... northeast 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* Visibilities... one quarter mile or less at times.

* Temperatures... 7 to 23 above zero.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Winter Storm Watch means there is a potential for significant

snow accumulations that may impact travel. Continue to monitor

the latest forecasts.