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 12
inches for a storm total of 4 to 15 inches. Heaviest totals will
be along and west of Route 11 into the North Woods. Winds gusting
as high as 40 mph.
* WHERE...Northwest Aroostook County.
* WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow
could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions
could impact the Friday morning commute. Strong winds could cause
extensive damage to trees and power lines.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Patchy to areas of blowing snow likely in the
open fields along State Route 11, 161 and 162. Potential for brief
whiteout conditions and significant drifting.