#MEwx Winter Storm Watch now in effect

National Weather Service Gray ME

3:57 PM EST Thu Dec 3 2020

SIGNIFICANT SNOW ACCUMULATION POSSIBLE THIS WEEKEND.

A major storm system will track northeastward out of the Tennessee Valley on Friday before moving into the Gulf of Maine Saturday afternoon and evening. Significant snow accumulation is

possible in the watch area. There is the potential for locally

heavy snowfall rates for a few hours overnight on Saturday which

could make travel very difficult. This will be a heavy wet snow

which could result in tree damage and power outages. In addition,

gusty northwesterly winds will be possible on Saturday afternoon

and evening, especially along the coast. There is still

uncertainty in the track of the storm. If it moves farther east,

then snow amounts will be less, especially inland. This is still a

changeable situation.

WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON.

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Potential for 6 or more inches of

snow accumulation.

* WHERE...Portions of central, northern and southern New

Hampshire and south central, southwest, west central and

western Maine.

* WHEN...From Saturday morning through Sunday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tree damage and power outages will be

possible, especially in areas that receive heavy snow

accumulation.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

 

 

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