Weather Alerts for Franklin CountyIssued by the National Weather Service |
 WINTER STORM WARNING |
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| FRANKLIN COUNTY | ||
Areas Affected: Southern Oxford - Southern Franklin - Southern Somerset - Interior York - Central Interior Cumberland - Androscoggin - Kennebec - Interior Waldo - Interior Cumberland Highlands - Northern Carroll - Southern Grafton - Southern Carroll - Sullivan - Merrimack - Belknap - Strafford - Cheshire - Eastern Hillsborough - Interior Rockingham - Western And Central Hillsborough |
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| Effective: Tue, 12/2 1:13pm | Updated: Tue, 12/2 11:56pm | Urgency: Expected |
| Expires: Wed, 12/3 1:15am | Severity: Severe | Certainty: Likely |
Details:
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 4 and 6 inches for a storm total of 6 to 9 inches. Locally higher amounts are possible. * WHERE...Portions of south central, southwest, and western Maine and central, northern, and southern New Hampshire. * WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...A snowstorm will bring plowable snow to the region with a period of moderate travel impacts expected. Periods of moderate snow and low visibility will be the biggest hazards. 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. Periods of moderate and heavy snow will combine with low visibility to create dangerous driving conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday evening commute. Information: If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions can be obtained by going to newengland511.org Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is winterized and in good working order. |
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 WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY |
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| FRANKLIN COUNTY | ||
Areas Affected: Northern Oxford - Northern Franklin - Central Somerset - Northern Coos - Southern Coos - Northern Grafton |
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| Effective: Tue, 12/2 1:13pm | Updated: Tue, 12/2 11:56pm | Urgency: Expected |
| Expires: Wed, 12/3 1:15am | Severity: Moderate | Certainty: Likely |
Details:
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches for a storm total of 4 to 6 inches. * WHERE...Portions of west central and western Maine and northern New Hampshire. * WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...A weather system will bring a period of light 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 evening commute. Information: 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. |
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