...Coastal storm to provide first widespread snowfall to the
area...
.A coastal low will move rapidly northeast and track near the
Gulf of Maine tonight into Friday, bringing heavy snow to the
northern two-thirds of the area. Closer to the coast and inland,
freezing drizzle and rain will mix in with the snow, bringing the
snowfall totals down. The storm will move away quickly by Friday
evening.
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO
1 PM EST FRIDAY...
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. The ice will result in
difficult travel conditions, including during the morning
commute on Friday. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches,
with localized amounts up to 8 inches, and ice accumulations of
up to one tenth of an inch are expected.
* WHERE...Portions of, central and southern New Hampshire and
southwest Maine.
* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Friday.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for reduced visibilities at
times.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or
freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for
slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while
driving. For a more precise forecast for your specific location...
go to www.weather.gov/gray.