Winter Storm Warning issued February 16 at 6:29PM EST until February 17 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Caribou ME

* WHAT…Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 10
and 20 inches. The greatest accumulations across northern and
northwest Aroostook County. Strongest winds gusting as high as 45
mph on Monday.

* WHERE…Portions of Central Highlands, Far Eastern, Far Northern,
and North Woods Maine

* WHEN…Until 1 PM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS…Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Areas of
blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous
conditions will impact the Monday morning commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…The worst of the blowing snow will be across
the agricultural open areas of Aroostook and Northern Penobscot
Counties on Monday. Be prepared for localized whiteouts with near
zero visibility creating extremely dangerous driving conditions.
Potentially impacted roads include but not limited to…Routes 1,
1A, 2, 10, 11, 89, 161, 163, 167 and 212.

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