Special Weather Statement 01/08/2025 13:39 for Maine areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued January 8 at 4:39PM EST by NWS Gray ME
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
January 8, 2025 - 1:39pm
Expires: 
January 8, 2025 - 2:30pm
Description: 
At 437 PM EST...An area of heavy snow showers was along a line extending from 6 miles northwest of Pittsfield to near Livermore Falls...and moving southeast AT 10 MPH. Locations impacted include... Augusta, Waterville, Fairfield, Oakland, Skowhegan, Pittsfield, China, Clinton, Belgrade, Farmingdale, Manchester, Hallowell, Winthrop, Unity, Norridgewock, Benton, Chelsea, Canaan, Albion, and Hartland. This includes Interstate 95 between mile markers 105 and 156. * Snowfall accumulation of up to 1 inches is expected in this area of heavy snow showers. Conditions can deteriorate rapidly in winter weather situations. Be prepared for snow or ice covered roads. Slow down and allow extra time when traveling.
Area Description: 
Southern Franklin; Southern Somerset; Kennebec; Interior Waldo
Forcast Office: 
NWS Gray ME