Alertes en vigueur Presque Isle, ME

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations generallybetween 4 and 7 inches. Locally greater totals possible in an areafrom Piscataquis county to southeast Aroostook county.* WHERE...Portions of Central Highlands, Far Eastern, Far Northern,North Woods, and Penobscot Valley Maine* WHEN...From 4 PM Thursday to 7 AM EST Friday.* IMPACTS...Periods of locally heavy snowfall may lead to rapid snowaccumulations. The weight of heavy, wet snow on tree limbs maydown power lines and could cause sporadic power outages. Travelcould be very difficult due to heavy snow creating low visibility,and wet roads freezing under new snow. These hazardous conditionswill impact travel Thursday evening through Friday morning.

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weatherconditions will make travel extremely dangerous. If you must travel,keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case ofan emergency.The latest road conditions for Maine can be obtained by going tonewengland511.org.Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should useextreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.