Blizzard warning statement updated

Blizzard Warning statement as of 12:06 PM EST on January 4, 2018

Blizzard Warning remains in effect until 4 am EST Friday.

* what... blizzard conditions occurring. Travel will be very dangerous to impossible, including during the evening commute. Tree branches could fall as well. Additional snow

accumulations of 13 to 17 inches are expected.

* Where... portions of central and southern New Hampshire and,

south central and southwest Maine.

* When... until 4 am EST Friday.

* 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.