New, different Storm Watch, this time for Tomorrow

Winter Storm Watch

Statement as of 2:54 PM EST on February 14, 2014

Winter Storm Watch in effect from Saturday afternoon through

late Saturday night.

The National Weather Service in gray has issued a Winter Storm

Watch which is in effect from Saturday afternoon through late

Saturday night.

* Hazard types... heavy snow.

* Accumulations... the potential exists for snow accumulations of 4

to 8 inches... with somewhat higher amounts possible for mid

coast Maine and the capital district mainly east of Augusta.

* Timing... late Saturday and Saturday night.

* Impacts... snow and blowing snow will produce slick driving and

sharply reduced visibilities.

* Winds... north 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* 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 forecasts.