Winter storm watch extended

Winter Storm Watch 

Expires 5:00 PM EST on February 17, 2013

Statement as of 3:21 am EST on February 16, 2013

Winter Storm Watch remains in effect from this evening through Sunday afternoon...

* locations... Kennebec... Waldo... Sagadahoc... Lincoln... and Knox

counties in Maine.

* Hazard types... the potential for significant snow.

* Accumulations... possible snow accumulation of 3 to 6 inches.

* Timing... some light snow is expected to occur during the day

today. However... the main part of the event and the potential

for heavy snow is expected tonight into Sunday.

* Impacts... the potential for slippery roads and sharply reduced

visibilities in snow.

* Winds... northwest increasing to 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to

40 mph late tonight and on Sunday.

* Temperatures... in the 20s.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Winter Storm Watch means there is a potential for significant

snow... sleet... or ice accumulations that may impact travel.

Continue to monitor the latest statements and forecasts from the

National Weather Service.