Winter storm warning upgraded to Blizzard warning

Blizzard Warning statement as of 4:08 am EST on January 4, 2018

Blizzard Warning in effect from noon today to 4 am EST Friday.

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

dangerous to impossible, including during the evening commute.

Tree branches could fall as well. Total snow accumulations of

10 to 13 inches are expected.

* Where... interior Cumberland, Androscoggin, and Kennebec

counties.

* When... from noon today to 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.