Winter weather Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory

Statement as of 3:31 am EST on December 17, 2013

Winter Weather Advisory now in effect from 2 PM this afternoon

to 7 am EST Wednesday...

* locations... southern Franklin... southern Somerset...

Cumberland... Androscoggin... and Kennebec counties in Maine.

* Hazard types... snow.

* Accumulations... snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches.

* Timing... light snow will begin by early afternoon and last

through much of tonight.

* Impacts... slippery roadways... reduced visibilities.

* Winds... northeast 5 to 15 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.

* Temperatures... 9 to 18 above.

 

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow

will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow

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

driving.