Winter storm watch update

Winter Storm Watch

Statement as of 12:35 PM EST on February 12, 2014

Winter Storm Watch remains in effect from Thursday morning

through Friday morning...

* hazard types... heavy snow... and possibly some mixed precipitation.

* Accumulations... snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches... along

with around a trace of ice.

* Timing... snow should begin from south to north during the late

morning hours Thursday... possibly during the afternoon in the

White Mountains and western Maine mountains. At this time it

looks like the heaviest snow would be Thursday night... then

end sometime early Friday morning.

* Impacts... significant travel delays possible with snow covered

roads. Some blowing and drifting possible.

* Winds... northeast 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* Temperatures... in the mid 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.