Winter Weather Advisory and Winter Storm Watch

Winter Weather Advisory, Winter Storm Watch statement as of 11:53 am EST on February 11, 2017

Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 8 PM EST this evening.

Winter Storm Watch remains in effect from Sunday morning through Monday evening.

* hazard types... light snow today. Heavy snow and gusty winds Sunday and Monday. The snow will likely mix with rain for a time Sunday and Sunday night on the immediate coast.

* Accumulations... 3 to 6 inches today with locally higher amounts.

Snow accumulation of 14 to 18 inches expected Sunday and Monday.

* Timing... light snow throughout today and ends early this evening. Snow begins again late Sunday morning or early afternoon and becomes heavy at times Sunday afternoon and night. The snow will taper off Monday afternoon.

* Impacts... slippery roads today. On Sunday, snow will develop and become heavy at times during the afternoon and especially Sunday night. The snow will be blown about by strong winds at

 times, mainly near the coast. Some power outages possible due to heavy wet snow where temperatures remain near 32 degrees and where rain mixes in near the coast. Near-blizzard

 conditions possible later Sunday night and Monday where snow remains light and fluffy.

* Winds... northeast 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* Temperatures... in the lower 20s.

* Visibilities... one quarter mile or less at times.

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.

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.

For a more precise forecast for your specific location... go to

www.Weather.Gov/gray.

Storm Watch statement as of 1:04 PM EST on February 11, 2017

Storm watch remains in effect from late Sunday night through Monday evening...

* winds... north 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 kt.

* Seas... 16 to 21 feet.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A storm watch is issued when the risk of storm force winds of

48 to 63 knots has significantly increased... but the specific

timing and/or location is still uncertain. It is intended to

provide additional lead time for mariners who may wish to

consider altering their plans.