Winter storm watch in effect

Winter Storm Watch 

Expires 7:00 AM EST on February 09, 2013

Statement as of 2:41 PM EST on February 6, 2013

Winter Storm Watch remains in effect from late Thursday night

through Saturday morning.

* Locations... southern New Hampshire into coastal and interior

western Maine.

* Hazard types... heavy snow possible.

* Accumulations... snow accumulation of 18 to 24 inches.

* Timing... light snow will begin falling late Thursday night and

continue through Friday night. Snow will be heavy at times

Friday night into Saturday morning. Confidence in achieving

snowfall amounts in excess of 6 inches is high at this time. A

track that ends up further south will result in less snow. A

track further north will allow for these higher amounts.

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

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

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

* Temperatures... 6 to 24 above.

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 forecasts.