Mid-February Maritimes Winter Storm Update Two

Mid-February Maritimes Winter Storm Update One

COASTAL WATERS FORECAST
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CARIBOU ME
314 PM EST SAT FEB 16 2013

COASTAL WATERS FROM EASTPORT ME TO STONINGTON ME OUT 25 NM

ANZ050-170800-
COASTAL WATERS FROM EASTPORT ME TO SCHOODIC POINT ME OUT 25 NM-
314 PM EST SAT FEB 16 2013

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY
MORNING...

.TONIGHT...N WINDS 10 TO 20 KT...INCREASING TO 20 TO 25 KT AFTER
MIDNIGHT. SEAS 3 TO 5 FT. LIGHT SNOW AND RAIN. VSBY 1 TO 3 NM.
.SUN...N WINDS 25 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 KT... INCREASING
TO 30 TO 40 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 55 KT IN THE AFTERNOON. SEAS 5 TO
8 FT...BUILDING TO 8 TO 11 FT IN THE AFTERNOON. SNOW. VSBY 1 NM
OR LESS.
.SUN NIGHT...NW WINDS 35 TO 45 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 60 KT. SEAS
8 TO 13 FT...SUBSIDING TO 8 TO 11 FT AFTER MIDNIGHT. SNOW. VSBY
1 NM OR LESS.
.MON...NW WINDS 25 TO 35 KT. GUSTS UP TO 50 KT IN THE MORNING.
SEAS 5 TO 8 FT.
.MON NIGHT...NW WINDS 25 TO 30 KT...DIMINISHING TO 20 TO 25 KT
AFTER MIDNIGHT. SEAS 4 TO 6 FT.
.TUE...W WINDS 10 TO 15 KT...BECOMING SW IN THE AFTERNOON. GUSTS
UP TO 30 KT. SEAS 2 TO 4 FT. A CHANCE OF RAIN IN THE AFTERNOON.
.TUE NIGHT...S WINDS 10 TO 15 KT...BECOMING SE 20 TO 25 KT AFTER
MIDNIGHT. SEAS 2 TO 4 FT...BUILDING TO 5 TO 8 FT AFTER MIDNIGHT.
A CHANCE OF RAIN. VSBY 1 TO 3 NM.
.WED...W WINDS 20 TO 25 KT. SEAS 6 TO 9 FT. A CHANCE OF RAIN
THROUGH THE DAY. VSBY 1 TO 3 NM.
.THU...NW WINDS 20 TO 25 KT...INCREASING TO 25 TO 30 KT. SEAS
4 TO 6 FT.

$$

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GRAY ME
336 PM EST SAT FEB 16 2013

...WINDY CONDITIONS EXPECTED TO DEVELOP SUNDAY AND LAST WELL INTO
SUNDAY NIGHT...

MEZ007>009-012>014-018>028-NHZ001>010-013-014-170445-
/O.NEW.KGYX.WI.Y.0004.130217T1400Z-130218T0500Z/
NORTHERN OXFORD-NORTHERN FRANKLIN-CENTRAL SOMERSET-
SOUTHERN OXFORD-SOUTHERN FRANKLIN-SOUTHERN SOMERSET-INTERIOR YORK-
INTERIOR CUMBERLAND-ANDROSCOGGIN-KENNEBEC-INTERIOR WALDO-
COASTAL YORK-COASTAL CUMBERLAND-SAGADAHOC-LINCOLN-KNOX-
COASTAL WALDO-NORTHERN COOS-SOUTHERN COOS-NORTHERN GRAFTON-
NORTHERN CARROLL-SOUTHERN GRAFTON-SOUTHERN CARROLL-SULLIVAN-
MERRIMACK-BELKNAP-STRAFFORD-INTERIOR ROCKINGHAM-
COASTAL ROCKINGHAM-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...ANDOVER...ROXBURY...UPTON...
WILSONS MILLS...COBURN GORE...RANGELEY...KINGFIELD...BINGHAM...
JACKMAN...RUMFORD...NORWAY...FRYEBURG...OXFORD...FARMINGTON...
WILTON...MADISON...SKOWHEGAN...PITTSFIELD...SANFORD...BERWICK...
NORTH WINDHAM...GORHAM...BRIDGTON...LEWISTON-AUBURN...
LIVERMORE FALLS...AUGUSTA...WATERVILLE...WINTERPORT...UNITY...
BIDDEFORD...SACO...OLD ORCHARD BEACH...KITTERY...PORTLAND...
SOUTH PORTLAND...WESTBROOK...BATH...TOPSHAM...BOOTHBAY HARBOR...
WISCASSET...WALDOBORO...CAMDEN...ROCKLAND...THOMASTON...BELFAST...
LINCOLNVILLE...COLEBROOK...BERLIN...LANCASTER...LITTLETON...
NORTH CONWAY...LEBANON...HANOVER...PLYMOUTH...WOLFEBORO...
OSSIPEE...CLAREMONT...NEWPORT...CHARLESTOWN...CONCORD...
HOOKSETT...LACONIA...MEREDITH...ROCHESTER...DOVER...SALEM...
DERRY...EXETER...PORTSMOUTH...HAMPTON
336 PM EST SAT FEB 16 2013

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM SUNDAY TO MIDNIGHT EST
SUNDAY NIGHT...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GRAY HAS ISSUED A WIND ADVISORY...
WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM SUNDAY TO MIDNIGHT EST SUNDAY NIGHT.

* WINDS...NORTHWEST 20 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 50 MPH SUNDAY
  AND SUNDAY EVENING. A FEW HIGHER GUSTS POSSIBLE ON THE MID COAST
  OF MAINE.

* TIMING...SUNDAY AND SUNDAY EVENING.

* IMPACTS...SCATTERED POWER OUTAGES AND DOWNED TREE LIMBS. HIGH
  PROFILE VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE DIFFICULTIES AT
  TIMES...ESPECIALLY ON BRIDGES. THESE WIND GUSTS WILL LIKELY
  COMBINE WITH FALLING LIGHT TO OCCASIONALLY MODERATE SNOW ON THE
  COASTAL PLAIN...ALLOWING FOR REDUCED VISIBILITIES.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND ADVISORY MEANS STRONG WINDS OF 31 TO 39 MPH OR GUSTS OF
46 TO 57 MPH CAN LEAD TO DAMAGE DUE TO DOWNED TREE LIMBS AND
SCATTERED POWER OUTAGES.

&&

$$

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CARIBOU ME
351 PM EST SAT FEB 16 2013

MEZ016-017-029-030-032-170500-
/O.EXT.KCAR.BZ.A.0001.130217T1500Z-130218T0900Z/
INTERIOR HANCOCK-CENTRAL WASHINGTON-COASTAL HANCOCK-
COASTAL WASHINGTON-NORTHERN WASHINGTON-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...AMHERST...AURORA...DEDHAM...EASTBROOK...
GREAT POND...ORLAND...DEBLOIS...GRAND LAKE STREAM...MEDDYBEMPS...
PEMBROKE...PERRY...PRINCETON...ELLSWORTH...BAR HARBOR...
BLUE HILL...EASTPORT...MACHIAS...CHERRYFIELD...DANFORTH...
VANCEBORO...TOPSFIELD
351 PM EST SAT FEB 16 2013

...BLIZZARD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE
SUNDAY NIGHT...

THE BLIZZARD WATCH IS NOW IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH
LATE SUNDAY NIGHT.

* LOCATIONS...NORTHEAST...EAST CENTRAL AND DOWNEAST MAINE.

* PRECIPITATION TYPE...SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW.

* ACCUMULATIONS...5 TO 10 INCHES OF SNOW.

* TIMING...SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH MOST OF SUNDAY NIGHT.

* TEMPERATURES...IN THE LOWER 20S.

* WINDS...INCREASING TO NORTHWEST 25 TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 50
  TO 60 MPH.

* VISIBILITIES...FREQUENT ONE QUARTER MILE OR LESS.

* IMPACTS...POTENTIALLY HIGH TO EXTREME...WITH SEVERE BLOWING
  AND DRIFTING SNOW POSING THE GREATEST HAZARD WITH THIS EVENT
  RATHER THAN HEAVY SNOW RATES AND VERY DEEP ACCUMULATION WITH
  FALLING SNOW. SNOW AND STRONG WINDS WILL CREATE VERY HAZARDOUS
  TRAVELING CONDITIONS. BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW WILL LIKELY
  CAUSE FREQUENT WHITEOUT CONDITIONS WITH VISIBILITY NEAR ZERO.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A BLIZZARD WATCH MEANS THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR FALLING AND/OR
BLOWING SNOW WITH STRONG WINDS AND EXTREMELY POOR VISIBILITIES.
THIS CAN LEAD TO WHITEOUT CONDITIONS AND MAKE TRAVEL VERY
DANGEROUS. STAY TUNED TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO OR YOUR FAVORITE
SOURCE OF WEATHER INFORMATION FOR THE LATEST UPDATES. ADDITIONAL
DETAILS CAN ALSO BE FOUND AT WWW.WEATHER.GOV/CAR.

$$

VJN
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CARIBOU ME
351 PM EST SAT FEB 16 2013

MEZ002-005-006-011-015-170500-
/O.UPG.KCAR.BZ.A.0001.130217T1100Z-130218T0800Z/
/O.NEW.KCAR.WW.Y.0009.130217T1500Z-130218T0900Z/
NORTHEAST AROOSTOOK-NORTHERN PENOBSCOT-SOUTHEAST AROOSTOOK-
CENTRAL PENOBSCOT-SOUTHERN PENOBSCOT-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...PRESQUE ISLE...CARIBOU...VAN BUREN...
MARS HILL...MILLINOCKET...EAST MILLINOCKET...PATTEN...MEDWAY...
HOULTON...HODGDON...SHERMAN...SMYRNA MILLS...LINCOLN...HOWLAND...
SPRINGFIELD...BANGOR...BREWER...ORONO...OLD TOWN
351 PM EST SAT FEB 16 2013

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SUNDAY TO 4 AM
EST MONDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN CARIBOU HAS ISSUED A WINTER
WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW...WHICH IS IN EFFECT
FROM 10 AM SUNDAY TO 4 AM EST MONDAY. THE BLIZZARD WATCH IS NO
LONGER IN EFFECT.

* LOCATIONS...NORTHEAST...EAST CENTRAL AND WESTERN INTERIOR
  DOWNEAST MAINE.

* PRECIPITATION TYPE...SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW.

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

* TIMING...LATE SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH MOST OF SUNDAY NIGHT.

* TEMPERATURES...12 TO 23.

* WINDS...INCREASING TO NORTH 20 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 TO
  50 MPH.

* IMPACTS...MODERATE. SNOW AND STRONG WINDS WILL CREATE HAZARDOUS
  TRAVELING CONDITIONS. OCCASIONAL BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW WILL
  CAUSE NEAR WHITEOUT CONDITIONS AT TIMES.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

IF TRAVELING...SLOW DOWN AND PLAN EXTRA TIME TO REACH YOUR
DESTINATION. STAY TUNED TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO OR YOUR FAVORITE
SOURCE OF WEATHER INFORMATION FOR THE LATEST UPDATES. ADDITIONAL
DETAILS CAN ALSO BE FOUND AT WWW.WEATHER.GOV/CAR.

&&

$$

Annapolis County
3:58 PM AST Saturday 16 February 2013
Blizzard warning for
Annapolis County issued

Snow and blowing snow giving reduced visibilities expected Sunday night.

This is a warning that blizzard conditions with near-zero visibilities are expected in these regions. Monitor weather conditions..listen for updated statements.

A low pressure system will develop off the East Coast of Cape Hatteras later today and is forecast to intensify rapidly as it tracks northeastward tonight and Sunday to lie over Eastern Mainland Nova Scotia Sunday evening.

Precipitation will begin as a mix of rain and snow for most of Nova Scotia this evening before changing over to rain overnight. Brief periods of freezing rain may occur overnight and into Sunday morning over eastern portions of the province. Rain at times heavy will affect most areas of the province on Sunday before changing back over to snow late in the day Sunday.

The highest rainfall amounts are expected over Southeastern Nova Scotia along the Atlantic coast where 40 to 60 millimetres are possible through Sunday evening. Northern areas of the province could receive near 20 millimetres with lesser amounts expected to the west where only 15 are forecast before rain turns to snow.

Cooling temperatures behind the system will change the rain to snow beginning in the west in the afternoon and spreading eastward. This combined with very strong northwesterly winds will give reduced visiblities in blowing snow into Sunday night for southwestern sections of the province along the Fundy coast.

Strong southeast winds ahead of the system will give Les Suetes wind gusts to 130 km/h from Margaree Harbour to Bay St Lawrence beginning Sunday morning.

Also Sunday evening ice pressure form strong northerly winds and higher than normal water levels may cause ice to push in and raft along the Nova Scotia coast of the northumerland strait.
Prince County P.E.I.
4:01 PM AST Saturday 16 February 2013
Winter storm warning for
Prince County P.E.I. continued

Snowfall amounts of 15 to 25 centimetres combined with strong winds giving near-zero visibilities in blowing snow on Sunday.

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

A low pressure system will develop off the East Coast of Cape Hatteras later today and is forecast to intensify rapidly as it tracks northeastward tonight and Sunday to lie over Eastern Mainland Nova Scotia Sunday evening.

Snow is expected to begin near midnight tonight ahead of the low and change over to rain Sunday morning before changing back over to snow late in the day for most of Prince Edward Island. Snow..Heavy at times..Possibly mixed with ice pellets or freezing rain will affect northwestern portions of the province late Sunday afternoon. Additionally there is a risk of freezing rain province wide Sunday morning.

At this time around 5 centimetres of snow is expected overnight tonight followed by up to 20 millimetres of rain on Sunday. Rain will change back to snow beginning early Sunday evening over western sections of the province with an additional 15 to 25 centimetres of snow expected by Sunday evening with strong northeast winds and blowing snow giving periods of near-zero visibilities.

Also Sunday evening ice pressure form strong northerly winds and higher than normal water levels may cause ice to push in and raft along the North Coast of the island.

Mid-February Maritimes Winter Storm

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CARIBOU ME
408 AM EST SAT FEB 16 2013

MEZ002-005-006-011-015>017-029>032-161800-
/O.CON.KCAR.BZ.A.0001.130217T1100Z-130218T0800Z/
NORTHEAST AROOSTOOK-NORTHERN PENOBSCOT-SOUTHEAST AROOSTOOK-
CENTRAL PENOBSCOT-SOUTHERN PENOBSCOT-INTERIOR HANCOCK-
CENTRAL WASHINGTON-COASTAL HANCOCK-COASTAL WASHINGTON-
SOUTHERN PISCATAQUIS-NORTHERN WASHINGTON-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...PRESQUE ISLE...CARIBOU...VAN BUREN...
MARS HILL...MILLINOCKET...EAST MILLINOCKET...PATTEN...MEDWAY...
HOULTON...HODGDON...SHERMAN...SMYRNA MILLS...LINCOLN...HOWLAND...
SPRINGFIELD...BANGOR...BREWER...ORONO...OLD TOWN...AMHERST...
AURORA...DEDHAM...EASTBROOK...GREAT POND...ORLAND...DEBLOIS...
GRAND LAKE STREAM...MEDDYBEMPS...PEMBROKE...PERRY...PRINCETON...
ELLSWORTH...BAR HARBOR...BLUE HILL...EASTPORT...MACHIAS...
CHERRYFIELD...DOVER-FOXCROFT...MILO...GUILFORD...DANFORTH...
VANCEBORO...TOPSFIELD
408 AM EST SAT FEB 16 2013

...BLIZZARD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH
LATE SUNDAY NIGHT...

A BLIZZARD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH
LATE SUNDAY NIGHT.

* LOCATIONS...NORTHEAST...EAST CENTRAL AND DOWNEAST MAINE.

* PRECIPITATION TYPE...SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW.

* ACCUMULATIONS...4 TO 10 INCHES OF SNOW.

* TIMING...SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH MOST OF SUNDAY NIGHT.

* WINDS...NORTHWEST 25 TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 50 MPH.

* VISIBILITIES...ONE QUARTER MILE OR LESS AT TIMES.

* IMPACTS...SNOW COMBINED WITH THE STRONG WINDS WILL LEAD TO
  BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW WHICH COULD CREATE VERY HAZARDOUS
  TRAVELING CONDITIONS. FREQUENT WHITEOUT CONDITIONS ARE
  POSSIBLE WITH VISIBILITY NEAR ZERO.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A BLIZZARD WATCH MEANS THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR FALLING AND/OR
BLOWING SNOW WITH STRONG WINDS AND EXTREMELY POOR VISIBILITIES.
THIS CAN LEAD TO WHITEOUT CONDITIONS AND MAKE TRAVEL VERY
DANGEROUS. STAY TUNED TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO OR YOUR FAVORITE
SOURCE OF WEATHER INFORMATION FOR THE LATEST UPDATES. ADDITIONAL
DETAILS CAN ALSO BE FOUND AT WWW.WEATHER.GOV/CAR.

&&

$$

NORCROSS

Fredericton and Southern York County
10:53 AM AST Saturday 16 February 2013
Snowfall warning for
Fredericton and Southern York County continued

Snowfall amounts of up to 20 centimetres expected through Sunday.

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

A low pressure system will develop off the East Coast of Cape Hatteras later today and is forecast to intensify rapidly as it tracks northeastward tonight and Sunday to lie over Eastern Mainland Nova Scotia Sunday evening as a very intense winter storm.

A weak trough of low pressure stalled over New Brunswick today will give light snow to the western half of the province with rain showers or flurries to the eastern half. Precipitation will change to snow over the entire province later tonight and begin to intensify into Sunday ahead of the low approaching from the south. Snow..Possibly heavy at times..Will affect almost the entire province on Sunday. Over Extreme Southeastern New Brunswick and along the Fundy coast snow will mix with or change to rain for a time Sunday morning or early afternoon before changing back to snow. Snow may also be mixed with ice pellets or freezing rain over these areas for a time on Sunday.

At this time the highest snowfall amounts are expected over Eastern New Brunswick where up to 35 centimetres are possible by Monday morning. Central areas of the province could receive up to 20 centimetres with lesser amounts likely to the west where only 5 to 10 centimetres are expected. Note that with these very intense systems even a slight change in the storm's track can significantly affect rain/snow boundaries as well as the amount of precipitation received.

Very strong north to northeast winds will develop during the day Sunday and may approach warning criteria in some areas on Monday behind the storm. These winds will give reduced visibilities in blowing snow, especially over eastern parts of the province.

Moncton and Southeast New Brunswick
10:53 AM AST Saturday 16 February 2013
Winter storm warning for
Moncton and Southeast New Brunswick continued

Snowfall amounts in excess of 25 centimetres combined with strong winds giving near-zero visibilities in blowing snow on Sunday.

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 will develop off the East Coast of Cape Hatteras later today and is forecast to intensify rapidly as it tracks northeastward tonight and Sunday to lie over Eastern Mainland Nova Scotia Sunday evening as a very intense winter storm.

A weak trough of low pressure stalled over New Brunswick today will give light snow to the western half of the province with rain showers or flurries to the eastern half. Precipitation will change to snow over the entire province later tonight and begin to intensify into Sunday ahead of the low approaching from the south. Snow..Possibly heavy at times..Will affect almost the entire province on Sunday. Over Extreme Southeastern New Brunswick and along the Fundy coast snow will mix with or change to rain for a time Sunday morning or early afternoon before changing back to snow. Snow may also be mixed with ice pellets or freezing rain over these areas for a time on Sunday.

At this time the highest snowfall amounts are expected over Eastern New Brunswick where up to 35 centimetres are possible by Monday morning. Central areas of the province could receive up to 20 centimetres with lesser amounts likely to the west where only 5 to 10 centimetres are expected. Note that with these very intense systems even a slight change in the storm's track can significantly affect rain/snow boundaries as well as the amount of precipitation received.

Very strong north to northeast winds will develop during the day Sunday and may approach warning criteria in some areas on Monday behind the storm. These winds will give reduced visibilities in blowing snow, especially over eastern parts of the province.

Halifax Metro and Halifax County West
10:56 AM AST Saturday 16 February 2013
Rainfall warning for
Halifax Metro and Halifax County West continued

Rainfall amounts of 30 to 55 millimetres expected through Sunday.

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

A low pressure system will develop off the East Coast of Cape Hatteras later today and is forecast to intensify rapidly as it tracks northeastward tonight and Sunday to lie over Eastern Mainland Nova Scotia Sunday evening.

Precipitation will begin as a mix of rain and snow for most of Nova Scotia this evening before changing over to rain overnight. Brief periods of freezing rain may occur overnight and into Sunday morning over eastern portions of the province. Rain at times heavy will affect most areas of the province on Sunday before changing back over to snow late in the day Sunday.

At this time the highest rainfall amounts are expected over Southeastern Nova Scotia along the Atlantic coast where 40 to 55 millimetres are possible through Sunday evening. Northern areas of the province could receive near 20 millimetres with lesser amounts expected to the west where only 15 are forecast before rain turns to snow. Snowfall amounts of 5 to 10 centimetres are expected for western regions Sunday evening. Note that with these very intense systems even a slight change in track can significantly affect the rain/snow boundaries as well as the amount of precipitation received.

Strong southeast winds ahead of the system will give Les Suetes wind gusts to 130 km/h from Margaree Harbour to Bay St Lawrence beginning Sunday morning.

Very strong northwest winds will develop Sunday evening and may approach warning criteria in some areas on Monday behind the storm. Additionally these winds will give reduced visibilities in blowing snow especially over western parts of the province.