A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel extremely dangerous. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for Maine can be obtained by going to newengland511.org.

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 4 and 10 inches for a storm total of 8 to 17 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Northern Penobscot, Southeast Aroostook, Northern Piscataquis, and Northern Somerset Counties. * WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes. Strong winds could cause damage to trees and power lines. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Patchy to areas of blowing snow likely in the open fields along US Route 1, State Route 11 and 212. Potential for brief whiteout conditions and significant drifting.