Active AlertsMorrill, ME

Winter Storm Warning

Issued at Sun 12:51 PM Feb. 22
Issued by: National Weather Service
Description

What: Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.
Where: Interior Waldo, Kennebec, and Androscoggin Counties.
When: From 7 AM to 10 PM EST Monday.
Impacts: A snowstorm will bring plowable snow to the region with a period of moderate travel impacts expected. Periods of moderate snow and low visibility will be the biggest hazards. While snow may begin by the end of the Monday morning commutethe Monday evening commute will have the greatest impacts. Strong gusty winds are expected with the snowstorm. The winds will combine with the dry snow to create dangerous blowing and drifting of snow. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and break some tree limbs. The power outage threat is limited.

Recommended Action

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions can be obtained by going to newengland511.org Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.

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