Winter Weather Advisory 01/01/2025 05:56 for Maine, New Hampshire areas

Headline: 
Winter Weather Advisory issued January 1 at 8:56AM EST until January 1 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Gray ME
Event: 
Winter Weather Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
January 1, 2025 - 5:56am
Expires: 
January 1, 2025 - 4:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations 2 to 6 inches with higher amounts above 2500 feet. * WHERE...In Maine, Central Somerset, Northern Franklin, and Northern Oxford Counties. In New Hampshire, Northern Coos and Southern Coos Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...The potential exists for snowbands that will bring periods of locally heavy snowfall, which will lead to rapid snow accumulations and extremely dangerous travel conditions. Strong gusty winds behind the departing storm will allow the freshly fallen snow to blow and drift. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes.
Instruction: 
Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions can be obtained by going to newengland511.org
Area Description: 
Northern Oxford; Northern Franklin; Central Somerset; Northern Coos; Southern Coos
Forcast Office: 
NWS Gray ME