#MEwx Winter Storm Warning now in effect

National Weather Service Gray ME

3:51 AM EST Sun Jan 22 2023

WIDESPREAD MODERATE TO HEAVY SNOWFALL TONIGHT INTO MONDAY.

The next system in the ongoing active weather pattern is forecast

to pass through southern New England tonight before exiting through

the Gulf of Maine on Monday. This will bring another round of

snowfall to the region. Heaviest snowfall rates are expected to be

overnight tonight into Monday morning, with travel impacts expected

for the morning commute. With snow expected to last into the late

afternoon and early evening hours, travel may also be slick for the

evening commute. Snow may be wet and sticky, which may increase

power outage risk. Power outage risk increases further as winds turn

gusty out of the northwest behind the storm system on Monday

afternoon into Monday night.

 

WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 PM EST MONDAY.

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and

8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Maine. Portions of

central, northern, and southern New Hampshire.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 10 PM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...A snowstorm will bring plowable snow to the region with

a period of moderate travel impacts expected. Periods of moderate snow and low visibility will be the biggest hazards. Periods of moderate and heavy snow will combine with low visibility to create dangerous driving conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Wet and sticky snow combined with gusty winds may lead to power outages, especially close to the rain-snow line.

 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions can be obtained by going to newengland511.org

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