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Warm, rain tonight and a very sinful truffle recipe

Good Morning Augusta This morning we have partly cloudy skies that will become overcast in the afternoon. High 48 ºF. Winds ESE at 5 to 10 mph. Tonight we’ll have showers early, becoming a steady rain late. Low 36 ºF. Winds SE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 80%. The readings from my weather instruments are: Humidity is 90%, the dew point is 26ºF, outside it’s -1.2ºC and 31.3ºF. The wind direction is North between 0.0 MPH and 1.1 MPH, generating a wind chill of 31.3ºF. The Barometric pressure is 30.44 / HPA 1030.8 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun   . The UV rating is 0 out of 16, Sunrise is at 6:17 a.m. Sunset is 5:26 P.M. Moon rise is at 7:29 a.m., Moon set is 7:57 p.m. and the moon phase is waxing crescent.    The RAW METAR reading from the airport in Augusta, Maine is: METAR KAUG 281053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M02/M06 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP287 T10171056 Visibility is 10.0 miles / 16.1 Kilometers with clear skies. We haven’t received any rain or snow here over the past 24 ho

Weather

Good Morning Augusta This morning we have partly cloudy skies that will become overcast in the afternoon. High 48 ºF. Winds ESE at 5 to 10 mph. Tonight we’ll have showers early, becoming a steady rain late. Low 36 ºF. Winds SE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 80%. The readings from my weather instruments are: Humidity is 90%, the dew point is 26ºF, outside it’s -1.2ºC and 31.3ºF. The wind direction is North between 0.0 MPH and 1.1 MPH, generating a wind chill of 31.3ºF. The Barometric pressure is 30.44 / HPA 1030.8 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun   . The UV rating is 0 out of 16, Sunrise is at 6:17 a.m. Sunset is 5:26 P.M. Moon rise is at 7:29 a.m., Moon set is 7:57 p.m. and the moon phase is waxing crescent.    The RAW METAR reading from the airport in Augusta, Maine is: METAR KAUG 281053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M02/M06 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP287 T10171056 Visibility is 10.0 miles / 16.1 Kilometers with clear skies. We haven’t received any rain or snow here over the past 24 ho

Windy, very mild and a great peanut butter cluster recipe for you and the kids.

Good Morning Augusta This morning we have generally sunny conditions with a few afternoon clouds. High 49ºF. Winds SW at 15 to 25 mph. Winds could occasionally gust over 40 mph. Tonight we’ll have mainly clear skies with a low of 29ºF. Winds light and variable. The readings from my weather instruments are: Humidity is 85%, the dew point is 16ºF, outside it’s -3.7ºC and 25.6ºF. The wind direction is South between 0.9 MPH and 1.3 MPH, generating a wind chill of 25.6ºF. The Barometric pressure is 30.23 / HPA 1023.7 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun   . The UV rating is 0 out of 16, Sunrise is at 6:19 a.m. Sunset is 5:24 P.M. Moon rise is at 6:57 a.m., Moon set is 6:47 p.m. and tonight we have a NEW MOON.    The RAW METAR reading from the airport in Augusta, Maine is: METAR KAUG 271153Z AUTO 20006KT 10SM CLR M05/M11 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP219 T10501111 11050 21072 53006 Visibility is 10.0 miles / 16.1 Kilometers with clear skies. We haven’t received any rain or snow here over the

Cool, more melting and another truffle recipe

Good Morning Augusta This morning we have a flood watch to be mindful of and a few clouds early, otherwise mostly sunny. High will reach 38 ºF. Winds will be from the WNW at 15 to 25 mph.  Tonight we’ll have partly cloudy skies and a low of 24 ºF. Winds WSW at 5 to 10 mph. The readings from my weather instruments are: Humidity is 70%, the dew point is 28ºF, outside it’s 3.1ºC and 38.2ºF. The wind direction is South between 10.3 MPH and 16.5 MPH, generating a wind chill of 22.1ºF. The Barometric pressure is 29.63 / HPA 1003.3 and rising with a weather graphic indicating clouds. The UV rating is 0 out of 16, Sunrise is at 6:20 a.m. Sunset is 5:23 P.M. Moon rise is at 6:23 a.m., Moon set is 5:38 p.m. and the moon phase is waning crescent.    The RAW METAR reading from the airport in Augusta, Maine is: METAR KAUG 261153Z AUTO 32011KT 10SM FEW038 OVC060 02/M05 A2955 RMK AO2 SLP010 60001 70047 T00171050 10056 20017 51041 Visibility is 10.0 miles / 16.1 Kilometers with clouds to 3,800 ft / 1,

Flood Watch update for Sunday, Feb. 26

Areal Flood Watch statement as of 3:09 am EST on February 26, 2017 Flood Watch remains in effect through this evening. The Flood Watch continues for * portions of Maine and New Hampshire, including the following areas, in Maine, Androscoggin, central and southern Somerset, Kennebec, Franklin, and Oxford. In New Hampshire, Belknap, Cheshire, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Carroll, Coos, Grafton, and Sullivan. * Through this evening. * Recent warm temperatures have generated significant melting of snowpack. This melting combined with recent rainfall will result in elevated water levels on area rivers and streams. The elevated water levels is causing ice breakup and movement. * The primary flood threat today will be from ice jam related flooding. Ice jams both form and dissolve rapidly, and may form at any time with little if any advance warning. Precautionary/preparedness actions... A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on current forecasts. You should monitor la

Fog, melting and rain, ORANGE-FRUIT NUT TRUFFLES recipe too

Good Morning Augusta We remain under a flood watch so stay out of water covering the roads. This morning we have drizzle and fog with showers developing in the afternoon. High will reach 51 ºF. Winds SE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%.  Tonight we’ll have rain with thunder being possible early. Low will drop to 34 ºF. SSE winds shifting to WNW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 90%. The readings from my weather instruments are: Humidity is 97%, the dew point is 36ºF, outside it’s 2.8ºC and 37.0ºF. The wind direction is North Northwest between 0.4 MPH and 1.1 MPH, generating a wind chill of 37.0ºF. The Barometric pressure is 29.87 / HPA 1011.3 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun. We have no UV rating owing to the fog and clouds, Sunrise is at 6:22 a.m. Sunset is 5:22 P.M. Moon rise is at 6:48 a.m., Moon set is 4:30 p.m. and the moon phase is waning crescent.    The RAW METAR reading from the airport in Augusta, Maine is: METAR KAUG 251153Z AUTO 33004KT M1/4SM FG VV002 03/02

Dense fog statement

Dense Fog Advisory statement as of 5:38 am EST on February 25, 2017 Dense fog advisory now in effect until 9 am EST this morning... * visibilities... one quarter mile or less at times. * Timing... through the mid morning hours today. * Impacts... very low visibilities will make driving hazardous in  many spots. Precautionary/preparedness actions... A dense fog advisory means visibilities will frequently be reduced to less than one quarter mile. If driving... slow down... use your headlights... and leave plenty of distance ahead of you. Schwibs  

Flood watch update

Areal Flood Watch statement as of 2:52 am EST on February 25, 2017 Flood Watch remains in effect through Sunday evening. The Flood Watch continues for * portions of Maine and New Hampshire, including the following areas, in Maine, Androscoggin, central and southern Somerset, Kennebec, Franklin, and Oxford. In New Hampshire, Belknap, Cheshire, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Carroll, Coos, Grafton, and Sullivan. * Through Sunday evening. * Exceptionally warm temperatures through today will generate significant melting of snowpack. This melting will result in rising levels on area rivers and streams. Additionally, a strong cold front will move across the region this evening producing  locally heavy rainfall with up to an inch possible in some  locations. * The primary flood threat will be ice jam flooding. The threat  is greatest in New Hampshire where temperatures will be  warmest and precipitation amounts will be highest. Precautionary/preparedness actions... A Flood Watch means there

Flood Watch update

Areal Flood Watch statement as of 2:53 am EST on February 24, 2017 Flood Watch remains in effect from this evening through Sunday evening... The Flood Watch continues for * portions of Maine and New Hampshire, including the following areas, in Maine, Androscoggin, central and southern Somerset, Kennebec, Franklin, and Oxford. In New Hampshire, Belknap, Cheshire, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Carroll, Coos, Grafton, and Sullivan. * From this evening through Sunday evening. * Exceptionally warm temperatures today and Saturday will generate significant melting of snowpack. This melting will result in rising levels on area rivers and streams.  Additionally, a strong cold front will move across the region Saturday night producing locally heavy rainfall with up to an inch possible in some locations. * The primary flood threat will be ice jam flooding. The threat is greatest in New Hampshire where temperatures will be warmest and precipitation amounts will be highest. Precautionary/preparedness

Warm, rain, melting and flooding

Good Morning Augusta This morning it’s overcast with showers at times. High will reach 46ºF. Winds light and variable. Chance of rain 40%. Tonight we’ll have fog during the evening with a few showers developing late. Low will drop to 38ºF. Winds will be light and variable. Chance of rain 30%. The readings from my weather instruments are: Humidity is 97%, the dew point is 33ºF, outside it’s 6.0ºC and 43.4ºF. The wind direction is North Northwest between 0.7 MPH and 1.3 MPH, generating a wind chill of 43.4ºF. The Barometric pressure is 29.99 / HPA 1015.5 and steady with a weather graphic indicating sun. We have no UV rating owing to the clouds, Sunrise is at 6:24 a.m. Sunset is 5:20 P.M. Moon rise is at 5:10 a.m., Moon set is 3:25 p.m. and the moon phase is waning crescent.    The RAW METAR reading from the airport in Augusta, Maine is: No METAR reading is currently available. Visibility is 10.0 miles / 16.1 Kilometers with some real low  clouds, and no altitude reading from the airport

Flood Watch now in effect

Areal Flood Watch statement as of 2:58 PM EST on February 23, 2017 Flood Watch in effect from Friday evening through Sunday evening. The National Weather Service in gray has issued a * Flood Watch for portions of western Maine and New Hampshire. * From Friday evening through Sunday evening * exceptionally warm temperatures tomorrow and Saturday will generate significant melting of snowpack. The warmth will ripen and melt the snowpack, causing rivers and streams to rise through tomorrow. Additionally, a strong cold front will move across the region Saturday night producing locally heavy rainfall with up to an inch possible in some locations. * The primary flood threat will be ice jam flooding. The threat is higher in New Hampshire where temperatures are warmest and precipitation will be higher than in Maine. Precautionary/preparedness actions... A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on current forecasts. You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible

Warm, fog, more melting and another cookie recipe

Good Morning Augusta This morning we have fog with a mix of clouds and sun during the morning.  This will  will give way to cloudy skies this afternoon. High 48ºF. Winds S at 5 to 10 mph. Tonight we’ll have cloudiness with a slight chance of a shower throughout the evening. Low will be 37ºF. Winds W at 5 to 10 mph. The readings from my weather instruments are: Humidity is 95%, the dew point is 26ºF, outside it’s 2.2ºC and 37.3ºF. The wind direction is South Southeast between 0.4 MPH and 1.3 MPH, generating a wind chill of 37.3ºF. The Barometric pressure is 29.91 / HPA 1012.8 and falling with a weather graphic indicating rain. The UV rating is 0 out of 16, Sunrise is at 6:25 a.m. Sunset is 5:19 P.M. Moon rise is at 4:27 a.m., Moon set is 2:23 p.m. and the moon phase is waning crescent.    The RAW METAR reading from the airport in Augusta, Maine is: Raw METAR SPECI KAUG 231211Z AUTO 15005KT 1/4SM FZFG BKN002 OVC070 M02/M03 A2985 RMK AO2 T10171028  Visibility is 0.2 miles / 0.4 Kilometers

Very warm Temps and a fantastic cookie recipe

Good Morning Augusta This morning our cloudy skies will become partly cloudy for this afternoon. High around 45ºF. Winds will be light and variable. Tonight we’ll have some clouds with areas of dense fog. Lows will drop to 28ºF. Winds light and variable. The readings from my weather instruments are: Humidity is 84%, the dew point is 31ºF, outside it’s 3.3ºC and 38.4ºF. The wind direction is West between 0.4 MPH and 1.3 MPH, generating a wind chill of 38.4ºF. The Barometric pressure is 30.01 / HPA 1017.2 and falling with a weather graphic indicating rain. The UV rating is 0 out of 16, Sunrise is at 6:27 a.m. Sunset is 5:18 P.M. Moon rise is at 3:42 a.m., Moon set is 1:26 p.m. and the moon phase is waning crescent.    The RAW METAR reading from the airport in Augusta, Maine is: METAR KAUG 221153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC033 01/M03 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP160 T00061028 10011 21006 58002 Visibility is 10.0 miles / 16.1 Kilometers with overcast to 3,300 ft / 1,005 m. We didn’t receive any rain or sno

Above Freezing again with a Butterscotch recipe

Good Morning Augusta This morning, Except for a few afternoon clouds, it will be mostly sunny. High around 35ºF. Winds will be light and variable. Tonight we’ll have cloudy skies with some light freezing rain after midnight. Low will be 27ºF. Winds will be light and variable. Chance of precip is 50%. The readings from my weather instruments are: Humidity is 85%, the dew point is 14ºF, outside it’s -8.9ºC and 24.5ºF. The wind direction is Southwest between 0.9 MPH and 1.3 MPH, generating a wind chill of 24.5ºF. The Barometric pressure is 30.43 / HPA 1030.4 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun. The UV rating is 0 out of 16, Sunrise is at 6:29 a.m. Sunset is 5:16 P.M. Moon rise is at 2:52 a.m., Moon set is 12:35 p.m. and the moon phase is waning crescent.    The RAW METAR reading from the airport in Augusta, Maine is: METAR KAUG 211153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M07/M13 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP293 T10671128 11033 21072 53010 Visibility is 10.0 miles / 16.1 Kilometers with clear skies aga

Thawing temps and Orange Chocolate Moose

Good Morning Augusta This morning we have some cloudiness that will give way to generally sunny skies for the afternoon. High 36ºF. Winds NNW at 10 to 20 mph. Tonight we’ll have clear skies with a low of 17ºF. Winds from the N at 5 to 10 mph. The readings from my weather instruments are: Humidity is 62%, the dew point is 23ºF, outside it’s 1.7ºC and 35.3ºF. The wind direction is North Northeast between 4.9 MPH and 9.3 MPH, generating a wind chill of 31.1ºF. The Barometric pressure is 30.13 / HPA 1020.4 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun. The UV rating is 0 out of 16, Sunrise is at 6:30 a.m. Sunset is 5:15 P.M. Moon rise is at 1:59 a.m., Moon set is 11:49 a.m. and the moon phase is waning crescent.    The RAW METAR reading from the airport in Augusta, Maine is: METAR KAUG 201253Z AUTO 33009KT 10SM OVC036 00/M08 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP193 T00001078 Visibility is 10.0 miles / 16.1 Kilometers with overcast to 3,600 ft / 1097 m. We didn’t receive any rain or snow here over the past

Warmer and a fantastic dual-purpose chocolate recipe

Good Morning Augusta This morning we have partly cloudy skies with a glorious high of 44ºF. Winds will be from the W at 5 to 10 mph. Tonight we’ll have partly cloudy skies with a low of 27ºF. Winds will be from the NW at 5 to 10 mph. The readings from my weather instruments are: Humidity is 94%, the dew point is 18ºF, outside it’s -6.7ºC and 20.0ºF. The wind direction is South Southwest between 0.2 MPH and 3.0 MPH, generating a wind chill of 20.0ºF. The Barometric pressure is 29.57 / HPA 1001.3 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun. The UV rating is 0 out of 16, Sunrise is at 6:32 a.m. Sunset is 5:14 P.M. Moon rise is at 1:05 a.m., Moon set is 11:08 a.m. and the moon phase is in its last quarter.    The RAW METAR reading from the airport in Augusta, Maine is: METAR KAUG 191153Z AUTO 22005KT 10SM CLR 03/M01 A2956 RMK AO2 SLP012 T00331011 10044 21022 53026 Visibility is 10.0 miles / 16.1 Kilometers with clear and above-freezing temps! We didn’t receive any rain or snow here ov

Above freezing with a fantastic chocolate dessert recipe

Good Morning Augusta This morning we have cloudy skies, followed by partial clearing. High will be 37ºF. Winds will be from the S at 5 to 10 mph. Tonight we’ll have partly cloudy skies with a low of 32ºF. Winds will be from the SW at 5 to 10 mph. The readings from my weather instruments are: Humidity is 74%, the dew point is 16ºF, outside it’s -2.2ºC and 29.9ºF. The wind direction is South between 0.4 MPH and 1.3 MPH, generating a wind chill of 29.9ºF. The Barometric pressure is 29.80 / HPA 1009.1 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun. The UV rating is 0 out of 16, Sunrise is at 6:33 a.m. Sunset is 5:12 P.M. Moon rise is at 12:08 a.m., Moon set is 10:33 a.m. and the moon phase is waning gibbous.    The RAW METAR reading from the airport in Augusta, Maine is: METAR KAUG 181153Z AUTO 25004KT 10SM SCT075 OVC090 M03/M13 A2975 RMK AO2 SLP079 T10281128 11028 21056 53003 Visibility is 10.0 miles / 16.1 Kilometers with scattered clouds to 7,500 ft / 2,286 m and overcast to 9,000 ft

warmer, sun and a low calorie chocolate cake recipe

Good Morning Augusta This morning we have some clouds that will give way to generally sunny skies for the afternoon. Our high will reach 32ºF with winds from the WNW at 10 to 20 mph. Tonight we’ll have some clouds and a low of 16ºF. Winds will be from the W at 5 to 10 mph. The readings from my weather instruments are: Humidity is 64%, the dew point is 16ºF, outside it’s -3.8ºC and 25.2ºF. The wind direction is North between 13.6 MPH and 4.9 MPH, generating a wind chill of 17.8ºF. The Barometric pressure is 29.53 / HPA 1001.3 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun. The UV rating is 0 out of 16, Sunrise is at 6:35 a.m. Sunset is 5:11 P.M. Moon rise is at xx:xx p.m., Moon set is 10:00 a.m. and the moon phase is waning gibbous.    The RAW METAR reading from the airport in Augusta, Maine is: METAR KAUG 171153Z AUTO 29008KT 10SM CLR M06/M12 A2950 RMK AO2 SLP996 T10561122 11044 21056 53018 Visibility is 10.0 miles / 16.1 Kilometers with mostly clear skies so far. We didn’t receive a

Snow ending and warming temps with another great dessert recipe

Good Morning Augusta The snow is ending, so drive slow until it ends. This morning we have snow that will give way to clearing this afternoon. High around 30ºF. Winds NW at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of snow 70%. Snow accumulations less than 1 inch. Tonight we’ll have some cloudiness with a low around 20ºF. Winds WNW at 10 to 15 mph. The readings from my weather instruments are: Humidity is 94%, the dew point is 21ºF, outside it’s 4.4ºC and 24.4ºF. The wind direction is North between 4.1 MPH and 12.5 MPH, generating a wind chill of 19.0ºF. The Barometric pressure is 29.34 / HPA 993.4 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun/clouds. The UV rating is 0 out of 16, Sunrise is at 6:36 a.m. Sunset is 5:09 P.M. Moon rise is at 11:11 p.m., Moon set is 9:30 a.m. and the moon phase is waning gibbous.    The RAW METAR reading from the airport in Augusta, Maine is: METAR KAUG 161253Z AUTO 33010KT 1SM -SN BR VV020 M06/M08 A2932 RMK AO2 SLP933 P0000 T10611083 Visibility is 1.0 miles / 2.0 Kilomete

Winter Storm Warning and Gale Warning update

Winter Storm Warning statement as of 3:56 PM EST on February 15, 2017 Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 10 am EST Thursday... * hazard types... heavy snow. * Accumulations... snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches. * Timing... snow will continue in the mountains and continue developing farther south and east this afternoon. Closer to the coast snow has mixed with or changed to rain. Any mix will change back to snow and become heavy at times through this evening and continue into Thursday morning. * Impacts... travel will become hazardous due to snow covered roads mainly later this afternoon into Thursday. Isolated power outages are possible due to falling limbs from the weight of snow. * Winds... northeast 5 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. * Visibilities... one quarter mile or less at times. * Temperatures... in the upper 20s. Precautionary/preparedness actions... A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Signifi

Storm Warning, Gale Warning and a great, ingenius cake recipe

Good Morning Augusta We’re under a Winter Storm Warning and Gale warning, BOHICA folks. This morning we have snow showers with a steadier snow developing late in the day. Some rain may mix in. High will reach 34 ºF. Winds ESE at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of snow 100%. Snow accumulating 3 to 5 inches.  Tonight we’ll have Periods of snow with lows of 21 ºF. Winds NNE at 15 to 25 mph. Chance of snow is 100% with snow accumulating 5 to 8 inches. Winds could occasionally gust over 40 mph.  The readings from my weather instruments are: Humidity is 80%, the dew point is 10ºF, outside it’s 8.8ºC and 16.4ºF. The wind direction is Northeast between 1.1 MPH and 2.7 MPH, generating a wind chill of 16.4ºF. The Barometric pressure is 29.68 / HPA 1006.7 and falling with a weather graphic indicating snow. The UV rating is 0 out of 16, Sunrise is at 6:38 a.m. Sunset is 5:08 P.M. Moon rise is at 10:12 p.m., Moon set is 9:01 a.m. and the moon phase is waning gibbous.    The RAW METAR reading from the airport

Gale warning now in effect

Gale Warning statement as of 3:25 am EST on February 15, 2017 Gale Warning in effect from 7 am this morning to 6 PM EST Thursday... The National Weather Service in gray has issued a Gale Warning... which is in effect from 7 am this morning to 6 PM EST Thursday. The Small Craft Advisory is no longer in effect. * Winds... northeast 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. * Seas... 7 to 10 feet. Precautionary/preparedness actions... A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or occuring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe Harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.  

Winter Storm warning update

Winter Storm Warning statement as of 4:06 am EST on February 15, 2017 Winter Storm Warning remains in effect from 7 am this morning to 10 am EST Thursday... * hazard types... heavy snow. * Accumulations... snow accumulation of 10 to 14 inches. * Timing... snow will begin this morning but may mix with rain briefly during the day. Any mix will change back to snow and become heavy at times by mid afternoon and continue into  Thursday morning. * Impacts... travel will become difficult due to snow covered roads mainly later this afternoon into Thursday. Isolated power outages are possible due to falling limbs from the weight of snow. * Winds... northeast 5 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. * Visibilities... one quarter mile or less at times. * Temperatures... in the mid 20s to mid 30s. Precautionary/preparedness actions... A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Significant amounts of snow are forecast that will make travel d

Winter Storm Warning and Small Craft Advisory

Winter Storm Warning statement as of 3:50 PM EST on February 14, 2017 Winter Storm Warning in effect from 7 am Wednesday to 10 am EST Thursday. The National Weather Service in gray has issued a Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow... which is in effect from 7 am Wednesday to 10 am EST Thursday. The Winter Storm Watch is no longer in effect. * Hazard types... heavy snow. * Accumulations... snow accumulation of 10 to 14 inches. * Timing... snow will begin Wednesday morning but may mix with rain for a time near the Maine Turnpike during the day. Any mix will change back to snow and become heavy at times in the evening and continue into Thursday morning. * Impacts... travel will become difficult due to snow covered roads Wednesday into Thursday. Isolated power outages are possible due to falling limbs from the weight of snow. * Winds... northeast 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. * Visibilities... one quarter mile or less at times. * Temperatures... in the mid 20s. Precautionary/prepare

Winter storm watch: Happy Valentine's Day

Winter Storm Watch statement as of 10:04 am EST on February 14, 2017 Winter Storm Watch remains in effect from Wednesday morning through Thursday morning. * hazard types... snow. * Accumulations... 6 inches or more of accumulation is possible within the watch area. Isolated amounts near 12 inches possible in a narrow band over western Maine. * Timing... snow will begin Wednesday morning and continue into Thursday morning. * Impacts... travel may become difficult due to snow covered roads Wednesday into Thursday. Isolated power outages are possible due to falling limbs from the weight of snow. * Winds... northeast 5 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 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. Legro