Storm watch in effect

Winter Weather Advisory, Winter Storm Watch

Statement as of 3:32 PM EST on December 20, 2013

Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 7 am EST

Saturday.

Winter Storm Watch remains in effect from Saturday morning

through Monday morning...

* locations... the foothills and interior coastal plain of

western Maine.

* Hazard types... snow... sleet... and freezing rain is expected

tonight. Another heavier round of freezing rain and sleet is

expected from Saturday through Sunday night.

* Accumulations... snow accumulation of up to 1 inch... along with

around one half of an inch of ice.

* Timing... snow and freezing rain begins late this afternoon and

into tonight. Another round of heavier precipitation is

expected later Saturday through Sunday night.

* Impacts... light freezing rain tonight could make exposed

surfaces slick. Roads and sidewalks could make driving and

walking difficult. Heavier freezing rain Saturday through

Sunday night may cause significant ice accumulations on trees

and power lines. Some tree limbs could break and cause power

outages.

 

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow... sleet... or

freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for

slippery roads and limited visibilities... and use caution while

driving.

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.

 

 

 

 

Forecast as of 4:00 PM EST on December 20, 2013