Winter Storm Watch Issued For Coastal, Downeast, Lower Eastern Maine Saturday Into Saturday Night

Rockland, Maine - There is growing confidence that a Nor'easter will hit the area this weekend from Saturday into Saturday night with winter storm watches issued. How much snow will fall really depends on where you live in Maine as you could see between 6 to 12 or very little.

According to Weather Channel, Rockland area could see between 5 and 8 inches of snow Saturday night with a chance of it starting as rain/snow mix during the first 2 hours. Portland and Bangor area could see between 3 and 5 inches. Ellsworth and Calais area are predicted to get anywhere from 6 to 11 inches.

Winds for this storm could range from 20 to 25 mph Saturday night, The winds won't be as strong as the low pressure will be well out to sea.

According to the National Weather Service, heavy snow and wind possible for central, coastal and

Wintery Mix Moving In: Drive Safely

Maine - That first slippery storm of the winter season, when we all have to remember how to drive, will be moving into Maine Wednesday afternoon into Thursday. 

The National Weather Service has posted Winter Weather Advisories for much of Maine and Wind Advisories from the midcoast to downeast. 

The NWS is calling for a mixed bag of snow, sleet and freezing rain, beginning late Wednesday afternoon in southern Maine and lingering till noon on Thursday in northern and eastern sections. 

While snowfall is not expected to be heavy -- 1 to 3 inches -- the mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain will lead to very slippery roads. 

Along the coast, expect northeast winds from 20 to 30 mph this evening, with gusts to 45 or 50. This could bring down some tree limbs, and lead to scattered power outages. 

With this first wintry mess of the season, be prepared for slippery roads and limited visibility. Watch out for "the other guy" -- and don't **be** the "other guy!" And if you don't remember all those winter driving tips, [check these out from MaineDOT] (http://maine.gov/mdot/winterdriving/drivingtips.htm). 

Developing: Nor'easter To Hit East Coast

Northeast, USA - We are watching a pretty strong Nor'easter to hit the east coast starting tomorrow night. This storm will first hit the same area that was hit so hard by Hurricane Sandy last Monday before heading up the coast. This storm will bring strong winds, heavy rain, coastal flooding and even snow.

A high wind watch has been issued by the National Weather Service from New Jersey along the coast to Massachusetts/New Hampshire border.

Coastal Flood Watch has been issued from New Jersey along the coast to the border of Connecticut and Rhode Island.

Here are the current weather maps credited to the WeatherChannel.

Stay tuned to Rocky Coast News for the very latest on this developing Nor'easter.