Winter Weather Advisory 12/03/2024 23:58 for Maine, New Hampshire areas

Headline: 
Winter Weather Advisory issued December 4 at 2:58AM EST until December 5 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Gray ME
Event: 
Winter Weather Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
December 3, 2024 - 11:58pm
Expires: 
December 4, 2024 - 12:00pm
Description: 
...SNOW WEDNESDAY NIGHT INTO THURSDAY... .An Alberta clipper-like system will approach the region tonight and strengthen as it nears the Gulf of Maine. Precipitation types are forecast to be either rain or snow depending on the near surface temperatures, but the snow that does fall is expected to accumulate during the overnight period. Some snow covered roads are likely during the Thursday morning commute. * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 7 inches. * WHERE...Portions of south central, west central, and western Maine and central, northern, and southern New Hampshire. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to noon EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...A weather system will bring a period of snowfall to the region. Although snowfall amounts will be light, travel will still be impacted due to snowfall accumulations on untreated roads. Periods of moderate and heavy snow will combine with low visibility to create dangerous driving conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning commute.
Instruction: 
Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions can be obtained by going to newengland511.org Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.
Area Description: 
Northern Oxford; Northern Franklin; Central Somerset; Southern Oxford; Southern Franklin; Southern Somerset; Interior Cumberland Highlands; Northern Coos; Southern Coos; Northern Grafton; Northern Carroll; Southern Grafton; Southern Carroll; Sullivan; Merrimack; Belknap; Cheshire; Western And Central Hillsborough
Forcast Office: 
NWS Gray ME