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 2 and 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Central Piscataquis, Southern Piscataquis, Northern Washington, and Central Penobscot Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning commute. Strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Patchy blowing snow likely in the open fields. Potential for brief whiteout conditions and significant drifting.