URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Caribou ME 352 AM EST Fri Jan 20 2023 MEZ015>017-029-030-201700- /O.CON.KCAR.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-230120T2200Z/ Southern Penobscot-Interior Hancock-Central Washington-Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington- Including the cities of Orono, Bucksport, Orland, Eastport, Bangor, Perry, Aurora, Calais, Amherst, Ellsworth, Machias, Old Town, Bar Harbor, Eastbrook, Dedham, Cherryfield, Brewer, Princeton, Great Pond, Grand Lake Stream, Wesley, and Castine 352 AM EST Fri Jan 20 2023 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches. * WHERE...Portions of Coastal DownEast, Interior DownEast, and Penobscot Valley Maine * WHEN...Until 5 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. Patchy blowing snow is expected, reducing visibilities. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel extremely dangerous. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.