Late November Snowstorm

HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CARIBOU ME
240 AM EST WED NOV 23 2011

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NORTHWEST AROOSTOOK-NORTHEAST AROOSTOOK-NORTHERN SOMERSET-
NORTHERN PISCATAQUIS-
240 AM EST WED NOV 23 2011

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR NORTH CENTRAL
MAINE...NORTHERN MAINE AND WEST CENTRAL MAINE.

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT.

SNOW WILL SPREAD ACROSS MUCH OF NORTHERN MAINE THIS MORNING AND
CONTINUE THROUGH EARLY AFTERNOON BEFORE TAPERING OFF TO SHOWERS.
SNOW ACCUMULATIONS OF 1 TO 3 INCHES ARE EXPECTED...WITH THE SAINT
JOHN VALLEY RECEIVING AN INCH OR LESS.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...THURSDAY THROUGH TUESDAY.

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTERS PLEASE REPORT SIGNIFICANT WEATHER CONDITIONS OR
PRECIPITATION AMOUNTS BY CALLING THE SPOTTER HOTLINE.
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CARIBOU ME
1131 AM EST WED NOV 23 2011

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NORTHERN PENOBSCOT-SOUTHEAST AROOSTOOK-CENTRAL PISCATAQUIS-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...MILLINOCKET...EAST MILLINOCKET...
PATTEN...MEDWAY...HOULTON...HODGDON...SHERMAN...SMYRNA MILLS...
GREENVILLE...MONSON...BLANCHARD
1131 AM EST WED NOV 23 2011

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* PRECIPITATION TYPE...WET SNOW.

* ACCUMULATIONS...3 TO 6 INCHES OF SNOW.

* TIMING...STEADY SNOW WILL CONTINUE INTO EARLY AFTERNOON THEN
  TAPER OFF TO SNOW SHOWERS LATE THIS AFTERNOON.

* TEMPERATURES...IN THE MID 20S.

* WINDS...NORTHEAST 5 TO 10 MPH.

* IMPACTS...LOW IMPACT. SNOWFALL WILL RESULT IN DIFFICULT
  DRIVING CONDITIONS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

IF TRAVELING... SLOW DOWN AND PLAN EXTRA TIME TO REACH YOUR
DESTINATION. LISTEN TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO ALL HAZARDS OR OTHER
MEDIA OUTLETS FOR THE LATEST FORECASTS AND STATEMENTS.

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CARIBOU ME
1131 AM EST WED NOV 23 2011

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CENTRAL PENOBSCOT-SOUTHERN PENOBSCOT-INTERIOR HANCOCK-
CENTRAL WASHINGTON-SOUTHERN PISCATAQUIS-NORTHERN WASHINGTON-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...LINCOLN...HOWLAND...SPRINGFIELD...
BANGOR...BREWER...ORONO...OLD TOWN...AMHERST...AURORA...DEDHAM...
EASTBROOK...GREAT POND...ORLAND...DEBLOIS...GRAND LAKE STREAM...
MEDDYBEMPS...PEMBROKE...PERRY...PRINCETON...DOVER-FOXCROFT...
MILO...GUILFORD...DANFORTH...VANCEBORO...TOPSFIELD
1131 AM EST WED NOV 23 2011

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* PRECIPITATION TYPE...HEAVY WET SNOW. SNOW MAY MIX WITH SLEET
  AT TIMES THIS AFTERNOON...MAINLY SOUTH OF BANGOR.

* ACCUMULATIONS...6 TO 10 INCHES OF SNOW.

* TIMING...STEADY SNOW WILL CONTINUE THROUGH INTO EARLY
  AFTERNOON AND TAPER OFF TO SNOW SHOWERS LATE THIS AFTERNOON.

* TEMPERATURES...IN THE UPPER 20S.

* WINDS...NORTHEAST 10 TO 15 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 25 MPH.

* IMPACTS...MODERATE TO HIGH IMPACT. SNOW WILL RESULT IN
  DIFFICULT DRIVING CONDITIONS. ISOLATED POWER OUTAGES ARE
  POSSIBLE DUE TO SNOW LOADING POSSIBLY BREAKING A FEW TREE
  LIMBS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

IF TRAVELING... SLOW DOWN AND PLAN EXTRA TIME TO REACH YOUR
DESTINATION. LISTEN TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO ALL HAZARDS OR OTHER
MEDIA OUTLETS FOR THE LATEST FORECASTS AND STATEMENTS.

Avalon Peninsula South
10:47 AM NST Wednesday 23 November 2011
Winter storm warning for
Avalon Peninsula South continued

Snowfall accumulations of 20 to 30 cm are expected by Thursday evening.

This is a warning that dangerous winter weather conditions are expected in these regions. Monitor weather conditions..Listen for updated statements.

A low pressure system currently over the Northeastern United States is expected to track south of Nova Scotia tonight and continue northeastward to pass southeast of the Avalon Peninsula Thursday afternoon.

Snow associated with this system is expected to start over Southern Newfoundland this evening and spread northward to central and eastern regions by midnight. The heaviest snowfall accumulations are expected over the Burin and Southern Avalon peninsulas with amounts between 20 and 30 cm by Thursday evening. Northern sections of the Avalon Peninsula will also see significant snowfall accumulations with amounts possibly exceeding 15 cm.

The public is advised to monitor forecasts as further warnings may be required.
Fredericton and Southern York County
10:47 AM AST Wednesday 23 November 2011
Snowfall warning for
Fredericton and Southern York County continued

Snow at times heavy will give 10 to 20 centimeters of snow today and tonight.

This is a warning that significant snowfall is expected in these regions. Monitor weather conditions..Listen for updated statements.

A low pressure system will track towards Nova Scotia today. Snow at times heavy is forecast in Southern New Brunswick today and this evening. 10 to 20 centimeters of snow is currently forecast for those regions. Along parts of the Fundy coast the precipitation will fall as heavy wet snow or rain. In particular, for Grand Manan Island 40 millimeters of rain is currently forecast. Precipitation from this system will taper off this evening in the west and overnight in the east.

Halifax Metro and Halifax County West
10:37 AM AST Wednesday 23 November 2011
Snowfall warning for
Halifax Metro and Halifax County West continued

Snowfall amounts of up to 35 cm are expected today and tonight.

A low pressure system near Cape Cod will track just south of Nova Scotia tonight to lie south of Newfoundland Thursday. Snow has already spread across most of mainland Nova Scotia and will start in Cape Breton in a few hours. Along portions the south shore of Nova Scotia rain is occurring.

A cold airmass over the region will result in precipitation falling mainly as snow over inland areas however rain is expected along coastal areas due to relatively warm water temperatures. Snowfall amounts of 15 to 30 centimetres are expected for inland areas with the highest amounts in the Annapolis Valley where amounts may reach 35 cm. Rainfall amounts of up to 40 millimetres are forecast along the Atlantic coast. The precipitation will taper off tonight over western portions of the province and Thursday morning over Cape Breton.

Very strong northeasterly winds gusting to 80 km/h will develop along the eastern shore and Southern Cape Breton tonight. Higher than normal water levels and rough and pounding surf are forecast for exposed areas of the Atlantic coast of Nova Scotia and Southern Cape Breton. Water levels will peak Thursday morning and Thursday evening.
Queens County P.E.I.
10:34 AM AST Wednesday 23 November 2011
Snowfall warning for
Queens County P.E.I. continued

Snowfall amounts of 15 cm are expected today and tonight.

A low pressure system near Cape Cod will track just south of Nova Scotia tonight to lie south of Newfoundland Thursday. Snow associated with this system is expected to spread across Prince Edward Island in a few hours.

A cold airmass over the region will result in precipitation falling mainly as snow however rain is expected to mix with the snow tonight along coastal areas due to relatively warm water temperatures. Snowfall amounts of 15 centimetres are expected. The precipitation will taper off overnight.