Blizzard warning now in effect

Blizzard Warning statement as of 10:07 am EST on December 25, 2017

Blizzard Warning in effect until 5 PM EST this afternoon.

* what... blizzard conditions occurring. Travel will be very

dangerous to impossible. Tree branches could fall as well.

Additional snow accumulations of 7 to 10 inches are expected.

* Where... portions of south central, southwest and western Maine.

* When... until 5 PM EST this afternoon.

* Additional details... winds gusting as high as 50 mph will

cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant

drifting of the snow is likely.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are

expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds

and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout

conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If

you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get

stranded, stay with your vehicle. For a more precise forecast for

your specific location... go to www.Weather.Gov/gray.