URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Caribou ME 336 AM EST Fri Jan 14 2022 MEZ017-030-141645- /O.UPG.KCAR.WS.A.0002.220114T1800Z-220115T1000Z/ /O.NEW.KCAR.WW.Y.0005.220114T1800Z-220115T1400Z/ /O.NEW.KCAR.WC.Y.0004.220115T0300Z-220115T1800Z/ Central Washington-Coastal Washington- Including the cities of Calais, Grand Lake Stream, Wesley, Princeton, Eastport, Perry, Machias, and Cherryfield 336 AM EST Fri Jan 14 2022 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 9 AM EST SATURDAY... ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Snow, blowing snow and very cold wind chills expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 6 inches expected. Visibility reduced to one-half mile at times in snow and blowing snow. Winds occasionally gusting as high as 50 mph, especially close to the shore. Wind chills as low as 25 below zero expected. * WHERE...Central Washington and Coastal Washington County. Highest snowfall amounts expected in far eastern portions of Washington County. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 1 PM this afternoon to 9 AM EST Saturday. For the Wind Chill Advisory, from 10 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Saturday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility and cause localized hazardous travel. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute. Strong winds could cause damage to trees and powerlines. The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 15 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means that visibilities will be limited due to a combination of falling and blowing snow. Use caution when traveling...especially in open areas. A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will combine to create low wind chills. Frostbite and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and gloves.