...MAJOR SNOW STORM EXPECTED WEDNESDAY INTO THURSDAY...
.A strong coastal storm will develop south of New England and
move into the Gulf of Maine Wednesday evening into Thursday.
Though some slight wobbles in storm track may bring a period of
mixed rain and snow to areas near the coast early, significant
amounts of snow are expected to fall during the overnight as
colder air filters south. Heavy snowfall is likely across interior
areas south of the mountains Wednesday evening into early Thursday
morning. The storm will weaken and drift west Thursday, but
snowfall may linger, especially in the mountains, until Friday.
There is high confidence that a large portion of the forecast area
will see 10 or more inches of snowfall, with the highest totals
near 20 inches.
...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM WEDNESDAY TO 4 PM EST
THURSDAY...
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Travel will be very difficult to
impossible, including during the morning commute on Thursday.
Total snow accumulations of 9 to 12 inches, with localized
amounts up to 15 inches, are expected.
* WHERE...Portions of northern New Hampshire and, south central,
southwest and western Maine.
* WHEN...From 7 PM Wednesday to 4 PM EST Thursday.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for snow covered and slippery
roads, and significant reductions in visibility at times. Snow
may be heavy and wet at times closer to the coast, and could
lead to scattered power outages due to downed limbs.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions are expected. If you must travel, keep an extra
flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an
emergency. For a more precise forecast for your specific
location...go to www.weather.gov/gray.
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