Winter Storm Watch

I'm clocking winds right now of 27 mph in my cornfield - the storm isn't until Tuesday.

Winter Storm Watch expires 2:00 AM EDT on March 20, 2013

Statement as of 3:22 PM EDT on March 17, 2013

Winter Storm Watch in effect from late Monday night through late Tuesday night.

The National Weather Service in gray has issued a Winter Storm Watch which is in effect from late Monday night through late Tuesday night.

* Locations... New Hampshire and western Maine

* hazard types... snow

* accumulations... snow accumulation of 6 inches or more possible.

* Timing... Monday night into Tuesday night.

* Impacts... poor travel conditions. Scattered power outages

possible in heavy wet snow in southern and coastal areas.

* Winds... east 5 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.

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

* Visibilities... 1/2 mile or less expected in snow late Monday night

and Tuesday.

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.