#MEwx Winter Storm Warning now in effect

National Weather Service Gray ME

3:16 PM EST Tue Feb 28 2023

LOW PRESSURE TO BRING ACCUMULATING SNOW TO THE REGION THROUGH THIS EVENING.

An area of low pressure will exit the region tonight. Snow will taper off west to east before ending overnight.

Areas effected:

Kennebec-Interior Waldo-Lincoln-Knox-Coastal Waldo-

Including the cities of Augusta, Sidney, Windsor, Vassalboro,

Waterville, China, Palermo, Brooks, Jackson, Knox, Liberty,

Montville, Morrill, Waldo, Winterport, Unity, Whitefield, Dresden,

Alna, Bremen, Bristol, Damariscotta, Newcastle, Boothbay Harbor,

Wiscasset, Waldoboro, Owls Head, Rockland, Appleton, Camden, Hope,

Rockport, Thomaston, Belfast, Northport, Searsmont, and Lincolnville

316 PM EST Tue Feb 28 2023

 

WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST WEDNESDAY.

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 3 and 6 inches

  for a storm total of 4 to 8 inches.

* WHERE...Coastal Waldo, Interior Waldo, Kennebec, Knox, and Lincoln

  Counties.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Periods of moderate snow will combine with low

  visibility to create hazardous driving conditions. The hazardous

  conditions could impact this evening's commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely

necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden

changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the

motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your

destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially

cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is

winterized and in good working order.

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