Surprise Second Mid-February Winter Storm Update Two

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CARIBOU ME
810 PM EST TUE FEB 19 2013

MEZ005-006-200915-
/O.CON.KCAR.WS.W.0002.130220T0500Z-130220T1900Z/
NORTHERN PENOBSCOT-SOUTHEAST AROOSTOOK-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...MILLINOCKET...EAST MILLINOCKET...
PATTEN...MEDWAY...HOULTON...HODGDON...SHERMAN...SMYRNA MILLS
810 PM EST TUE FEB 19 2013

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT
TO 2 PM EST WEDNESDAY...

A WINTER STORM WARNING FOR SNOW REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT
TONIGHT TO 2 PM EST WEDNESDAY.

* LOCATIONS...NORTH CENTRAL AND EAST CENTRAL MAINE.

* PRECIPITATION TYPE...SNOW.

* STORM WARNING ACCUMULATIONS...5 TO 10 INCHES OF SNOW...WITH
  THE GREATEST TOTALS NORTH AND WEST OF A MILLINOCKET...OAKFIELD
  LINE.

* TIMING...LATE THIS EVENING INTO WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON.

* TEMPERATURES...AROUND 30.

* WINDS...EAST 5 TO 10 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 20 MPH.

* IMPACTS...LOW TO MODERATE IMPACT. HEAVY SNOWFALL RATES ALONG
  WITH REDUCED VISIBILITIES TO LESS THAN A HALF MILE AT TIMES
  WILL LIKELY MAKE FOR SNOW COVERED ROADS AND DIFFICULT TRAVEL.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

IF TRAVELING... SLOW DOWN AND PLAN EXTRA TIME TO REACH YOUR
DESTINATION. BE SURE YOUR VEHICLE HAS A FULL TANK OF GAS. IF YOU
GET STRANDED... STAY WITH YOUR VEHICLE. 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.

&&

$$

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CARIBOU ME
810 PM EST TUE FEB 19 2013

MEZ003-004-010-031-200915-
/O.CON.KCAR.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-130220T1700Z/
NORTHERN SOMERSET-NORTHERN PISCATAQUIS-CENTRAL PISCATAQUIS-
SOUTHERN PISCATAQUIS-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...BAKER LAKE...BILLY-JACK DEPOT...
BAXTER ST PARK...CHAMBERLAIN LAKE...CHURCHILL DAM...
MOUNT KATAHDIN...GREENVILLE...MONSON...BLANCHARD...
DOVER-FOXCROFT...MILO...GUILFORD
810 PM EST TUE FEB 19 2013

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST
WEDNESDAY...

A WINTER STORM WARNING FOR SNOW REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST
WEDNESDAY.

* LOCATIONS...NORTHWEST AND CENTRAL MAINE.

* PRECIPITATION TYPE...SNOW.

* ACCUMULATIONS...7 TO 13 INCHES OF SNOW.

* TIMING...THIS EVENING THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING.

* TEMPERATURES...IN THE UPPER 20S.

* WINDS...NORTHEAST 5 TO 10 MPH.

* IMPACTS...MODERATE TO HIGH IMPACT. HEAVY SNOWFALL RATES ALONG
  WITH REDUCED VISIBILITIES TO LESS THAN A HALF MILE AT TIMES
  WILL MAKE FOR SNOW COVERED ROADS AND HAZARDOUS TRAVEL.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

IF TRAVELING...SLOW DOWN AND PLAN EXTRA TIME TO REACH YOUR
DESTINATION. BE SURE YOUR VEHICLE HAS A FULL TANK OF GAS. IF YOU
GET STRANDED...STAY WITH YOUR VEHICLE. 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.

&&

$$

Surprise Second Mid-February Winter Storm Update One

Moncton and Southeast New Brunswick

3:43 PM AST Tuesday 19 February 2013
Freezing rain warning for
Moncton and Southeast New Brunswick issued

An extended period of freezing rain is forecast over portions of these regions on Wednesday.

This is a warning that an extended period of freezing rain is expected or occurring in these regions. Monitor weather conditions..listen for updated statements.

A developing low pressure system approaching from the southwest tonight will track into Southern New Brunswick on Wednesday. The low will then move slowly northeastward across the province.

Snow will spread across Central and Northern New Brunswick from west to east beginning early Wednesday morning in the west. Snowfall amounts of 15 to 25 centimetres are expected over most areas of Central and Northern New Brunswick, with the exception being parts of the northwest where amounts are expected to be less. Over the Acadian Peninsula, strong winds will give very poor visibility in blowing snow Wednesday afternoon and evening.

Over Southern New Brunswick, a mix of snow, rain and freezing rain is expected. Over southeastern sections of the province, a prolonged period of freezing rain is expected on Wednesday for many areas.

Campbellton and eastern half of Restigouche County

3:43 PM AST Tuesday 19 February 2013
Snowfall warning for
Campbellton and eastern half of Restigouche County issued

15 to 25 centimetres of snow expected on Wednesday.

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

A developing low pressure system approaching from the southwest tonight will track into Southern New Brunswick on Wednesday. The low will then move slowly northeastward across the province.

Snow will spread across Central and Northern New Brunswick from west to east beginning early Wednesday morning in the west. Snowfall amounts of 15 to 25 centimetres are expected over most areas of Central and Northern New Brunswick, with the exception being parts of the northwest where amounts are expected to be less. Over the Acadian Peninsula, strong winds will give very poor visibility in blowing snow Wednesday afternoon and evening.

Over Southern New Brunswick, a mix of snow, rain and freezing rain is expected. Over southeastern sections of the province, a prolonged period of freezing rain is expected on Wednesday for many areas.

western half of Restigouche County
3:43 PM AST Tuesday 19 February 2013
Snowfall warning for
western half of Restigouche County issued

15 to 25 centimetres of snow expected on Wednesday.

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

A developing low pressure system approaching from the southwest tonight will track into Southern New Brunswick on Wednesday. The low will then move slowly northeastward across the province.

Snow will spread across Central and Northern New Brunswick from west to east beginning early Wednesday morning in the west. Snowfall amounts of 15 to 25 centimetres are expected over most areas of Central and Northern New Brunswick, with the exception being parts of the northwest where amounts are expected to be less. Over the Acadian Peninsula, strong winds will give very poor visibility in blowing snow Wednesday afternoon and evening.

Over Southern New Brunswick, a mix of snow, rain and freezing rain is expected. Over southeastern sections of the province, a prolonged period of freezing rain is expected on Wednesday for many areas.

Prince County P.E.I.

3:59 PM AST Tuesday 19 February 2013
Snowfall warning for
Prince County P.E.I. issued

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

A low pressure system approaching the Maritimes from the southwest will move across Southern New Brunswick Wednesday evening. Precipitation ahead of this system will begin as a mixture of freezing rain and snow late Wednesday morning. By afternoon the precipation will change to snow over Prince County and to a mixture of rain and snow elsewhere. Total snowfall amounts of 15 to 20 centimetres are expected over Prince County with lesser amounts elsewhere.

Hants County

3:59 PM AST Tuesday 19 February 2013
Freezing rain warning for
Hants County issued

This is a warning that an extended period of freezing rain is expected in these regions. Monitor weather conditions..listen for updated statements.

A low pressure system approaching the Maritimes from the southwest will move across Southern New Brunswick Wednesday evening. Precipitation ahead of this system will begin as a brief period of freezing rain over southern regions of Mainland Nova Scotia before changing to rain towards morning. Over central regions the freezing rain should be slightly more persistent early Wednesday morning before the changeover to rain. Over northeast regions of Mainland Nova Scotia as well as Cape Breton a mixture of snow and freezing rain is expected to begin in the afternoon before changing to a mixture of rain and snow later in the afternoon.

Also over Northern Inverness County Les Suetes winds will develop late Wednesday afternoon with gusts near 110 km/h are expected from Margaree Harbour to Bay St Lawrence.

Surprise Second Mid-February Winter Storm

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GRAY ME
1128 AM EST TUE FEB 19 2013

...HEAVY SNOW EXPECTED FOR PORTIONS OF THE WESTERN MAINE
MOUNTAINS...

.DEVELOPING LOW PRESSURE ALONG THE NEW ENGLAND COAST WILL PROMPT
HEAVY SNOW TO FALL TONIGHT INTO TOMORROW MORNING MAINLY OVER
FRANKLIN AND SOMERSET COUNTIES. SURROUNDING COUNTIES WILL SEE
LOWER SNOW TOTALS.

MEZ007-012-020>022-200030-
/O.CON.KGYX.WW.Y.0008.130220T0000Z-130220T1200Z/
NORTHERN OXFORD-SOUTHERN OXFORD-ANDROSCOGGIN-KENNEBEC-
INTERIOR WALDO-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...ANDOVER...ROXBURY...UPTON...
WILSONS MILLS...RUMFORD...NORWAY...FRYEBURG...OXFORD...
LEWISTON-AUBURN...LIVERMORE FALLS...AUGUSTA...WATERVILLE...
WINTERPORT...UNITY
1128 AM EST TUE FEB 19 2013

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS
EVENING TO 7 AM EST WEDNESDAY...

* LOCATIONS...PORTIONS OF INTERIOR WESTERN MAINE AND THE WESTERN
  MAINE MOUNTAINS.

* HAZARD TYPES...SNOW.

* ACCUMULATIONS...SNOW ACCUMULATION OF 3 TO 5 INCHES.

* TIMING...BEGINNING TONIGHT AND LASTING THROUGH TOMORROW
  MORNING.

* TEMPERATURES...IN THE UPPER 20S.

* WINDS...NORTHEAST 5 TO 10 MPH.

* IMPACTS...ROADS WILL BECOME SNOW COVERED...IMPACTING TRAVEL IN
  THE AREA.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SNOW MEANS THAT PERIODS OF SNOW
WILL CAUSE PRIMARILY TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE PREPARED FOR SNOW
COVERED ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE CAUTION WHILE
DRIVING.

&&

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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GRAY ME
1128 AM EST TUE FEB 19 2013

...HEAVY SNOW EXPECTED FOR PORTIONS OF THE WESTERN MAINE
MOUNTAINS...

.DEVELOPING LOW PRESSURE ALONG THE NEW ENGLAND COAST WILL PROMPT
HEAVY SNOW TO FALL TONIGHT INTO TOMORROW MORNING MAINLY OVER
FRANKLIN AND SOMERSET COUNTIES. SURROUNDING COUNTIES WILL SEE
LOWER SNOW TOTALS.

MEZ008-009-013-014-200030-
/O.CON.KGYX.WS.W.0003.130220T0000Z-130220T1200Z/
NORTHERN FRANKLIN-CENTRAL SOMERSET-SOUTHERN FRANKLIN-
SOUTHERN SOMERSET-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...COBURN GORE...RANGELEY...KINGFIELD...
BINGHAM...JACKMAN...FARMINGTON...WILTON...MADISON...SKOWHEGAN...
PITTSFIELD
1128 AM EST TUE FEB 19 2013

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING
TO 7 AM EST WEDNESDAY...

* LOCATIONS...FRANKLIN AND SOMERSET COUNTIES.

* HAZARD TYPES...HEAVY SNOW.

* ACCUMULATIONS...SNOW ACCUMULATION OF 4 TO 8 INCHES.

* TIMING...BEGINNING TONIGHT AND LASTING THROUGH TOMORROW
  MORNING.

* TEMPERATURES...IN THE UPPER 20S.

* WINDS...NORTH 5 TO 10 MPH.

* IMPACTS...ROADS WILL BECOME SNOW COVERED. TRAVEL IN THE AREA
  WILL BE IMPACTED BY HEAVY SNOW.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WINTER STORM WARNING FOR HEAVY SNOW MEANS SEVERE WINTER WEATHER
CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED OR OCCURRING.  SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF
SNOW ARE FORECAST THAT WILL MAKE TRAVEL DANGEROUS. ONLY TRAVEL IN
AN EMERGENCY. IF YOU MUST TRAVEL...KEEP AN EXTRA FLASHLIGHT...
FOOD...AND WATER IN YOUR VEHICLE IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY.

&&

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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CARIBOU ME
1133 AM EST TUE FEB 19 2013

MEZ001>006-010-011-031-032-200000-
/O.CON.KCAR.WS.A.0002.130220T0000Z-130220T1700Z/
NORTHWEST AROOSTOOK-NORTHEAST AROOSTOOK-NORTHERN SOMERSET-
NORTHERN PISCATAQUIS-NORTHERN PENOBSCOT-SOUTHEAST AROOSTOOK-
CENTRAL PISCATAQUIS-CENTRAL PENOBSCOT-SOUTHERN PISCATAQUIS-
NORTHERN WASHINGTON-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...ALLAGASH...CLAYTON LAKE...MADAWASKA...
FORT KENT...FRENCHVILLE...PRESQUE ISLE...CARIBOU...VAN BUREN...
MARS HILL...BAKER LAKE...BILLY-JACK DEPOT...BAXTER ST PARK...
CHAMBERLAIN LAKE...CHURCHILL DAM...MOUNT KATAHDIN...MILLINOCKET...
EAST MILLINOCKET...PATTEN...MEDWAY...HOULTON...HODGDON...
SHERMAN...SMYRNA MILLS...GREENVILLE...MONSON...BLANCHARD...
LINCOLN...HOWLAND...SPRINGFIELD...DOVER-FOXCROFT...MILO...
GUILFORD...DANFORTH...VANCEBORO...TOPSFIELD
1133 AM EST TUE FEB 19 2013

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING...

A WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM EST THIS EVENING
THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING.

* LOCATIONS...NORTHERN AND EAST CENTRAL MAINE.

* PRECIPITATION TYPE...SNOW.

* ACCUMULATIONS...6 TO 12 INCHES OF SNOW WITH LOCALLY HIGHER
  AMOUNTS POSSIBLE. HIGHEST AMOUNTS ACROSS FAR NORTHERN AND WESTERN AREAS

* TIMING...THIS EVENING THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING.

* TEMPERATURES...IN THE UPPER 20S.

* WINDS...EAST 10 TO 15 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 20 MPH.

* IMPACTS...MODERATE IMPACT. LOCALLY HEAVY SNOWFALL WILL RESULT
  IN DIFFICULT DRIVING CONDITIONS LATER TONIGHT INTO WEDNESDAY MORNING.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WINTER STORM WATCH MEANS THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR SIGNIFICANT
SNOW...SLEET...OR ICE ACCUMULATIONS THAT MAY IMPACT TRAVEL. 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.

&&

$$
Fredericton and Southern York County
11:03 AM AST Tuesday 19 February 2013
Snowfall warning for
Fredericton and Southern York County continued

15 to 25 cm of snow expected on Wednesday.

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

A developing low pressure system approaching from the southwest tonight will track into Southern New Brunswick on Wednesday where it will become slow moving. Snowfall amounts of 15 to 25 centimetres are expected north of the low through the day on Wednesday. Some freezing rain is also expected over southern regions of the province.