Saturday, December 14, 2013

Winter Storm Electra Update Two












Winter Storm Electra Update One














URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE...CORRECTED
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CARIBOU ME
515 PM EST SAT DEC 14 2013

MEZ001-002-150630-
/O.UPG.KCAR.WS.A.0005.131215T1100Z-131216T1100Z/
/O.COR.KCAR.WS.W.0005.131215T1100Z-131216T1100Z/
NORTHWEST AROOSTOOK-NORTHEAST AROOSTOOK-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...ALLAGASH...CLAYTON LAKE...MADAWASKA...
FORT KENT...FRENCHVILLE...PRESQUE ISLE...CARIBOU...VAN BUREN...
MARS HILL
515 PM EST SAT DEC 14 2013

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SUNDAY TO 6 AM EST
MONDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN CARIBOU HAS ISSUED A WINTER STORM
WARNING FOR HEAVY SNOW...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SUNDAY TO 6 AM
EST MONDAY. THE WINTER STORM WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

* LOCATIONS...NORTHERN MAINE.

* PRECIPITATION TYPE...SNOW...HEAVY AT TIMES.

* ACCUMULATIONS...8 TO 12 INCHES.

* TIMING...SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY MORNING.

* SNOWFALL RATES...1 TO 2 INCHES AN HOUR AT TIMES.

* WINDS...NORTH TO NORTHEAST 10 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 30 MPH.

* IMPACTS...HIGH IMPACT. HEAVY SNOWFALL ALONG WITH REDUCED
  VISIBILITIES WILL MAKE TRAVEL DIFFICULT.

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.

&&
$$

Winter Storm Electra
















URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CARIBOU ME
915 AM EST SAT DEC 14 2013

MEZ003>006-010-142215-
/O.CON.KCAR.WS.W.0005.131215T0900Z-131216T0200Z/
NORTHERN SOMERSET-NORTHERN PISCATAQUIS-NORTHERN PENOBSCOT-
SOUTHEAST AROOSTOOK-CENTRAL PISCATAQUIS-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...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
915 AM EST SAT DEC 14 2013

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 9 PM EST
SUNDAY...

A WINTER STORM WARNING FOR HEAVY SNOW REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO
9 PM EST SUNDAY.

* LOCATIONS...WEST CENTRAL MAINE.

* PRECIPITATION TYPE...SNOW.

* ACCUMULATIONS...8 TO 14 INCHES.

* TIMING...LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING.

* TEMPERATURES...HIGHS 10 TO 15 ABOVE.

* WINDS...NORTH TO NORTHEAST 10 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 25 MPH.

* IMPACTS...MODERATE IMPACT. HEAVY SNOWFALL WILL RESULT IN
  DIFFICULT DRIVING CONDITIONS.

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
915 AM EST SAT DEC 14 2013

MEZ001-002-142215-
/O.CON.KCAR.WS.A.0005.131215T1100Z-131216T1100Z/
NORTHWEST AROOSTOOK-NORTHEAST AROOSTOOK-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...ALLAGASH...CLAYTON LAKE...MADAWASKA...
FORT KENT...FRENCHVILLE...PRESQUE ISLE...CARIBOU...VAN BUREN...
MARS HILL
915 AM EST SAT DEC 14 2013

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING
THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT...

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

* LOCATIONS...NORTHERN MAINE.

* PRECIPITATION TYPE...SNOW.

* ACCUMULATIONS...8 TO 12 INCHES POSSIBLE

* TIMING...SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY MORNING.

* TEMPERATURES...HIGHS IN THE MID TO UPPER TEENS SUNDAY.

* WINDS...NORTH TO NORTHEAST 15 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 30 MPH.

* WIND CHILLS...AS LOW AS 34 BELOW THIS 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
10:47 AM AST Saturday 14 December 2013
Winter storm warning for
Fredericton and Southern York County continued

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 over the Southern United States is expected to intensify as it tracks northeastward today. This system will move off the East Coast of the United States Sunday morning and then pass just south of Cape Breton Sunday evening. This system is expected to bring significant snowfall and strong easterly winds on Sunday. Snowfall amounts of 15 to 30 centimetres are expected across Southern New Brunswick with up to 40 centimetres in the Grand Manan area. The snow will be accompanied by strong easterly winds gusting up to 70 kilometres per hour giving blowing snow. Over Northeastern New Brunswick lesser snowfall amounts are expected but strong easterly winds are likely by afternoon giving blowing snow conditions.

Higher than normal water levels can be expected Sunday evening at high tide along the East Coast of New Brunswick.

Those planning travel or other weather sensitive activities on Sunday are advised to monitor future forecasts and warnings.
Acadian Peninsula
10:47 AM AST Saturday 14 December 2013
Blowing snow warning for
Acadian Peninsula continued

This is a warning that an extended period of blowing snow with poor visibilities is expected in these regions. Monitor weather conditions..listen for updated statements.

A low pressure system over the Southern United States is expected to intensify as it tracks northeastward today. This system will move off the East Coast of the United States Sunday morning and then pass just south of Cape Breton Sunday evening. This system is expected to bring significant snowfall and strong easterly winds on Sunday. Snowfall amounts of 15 to 30 centimetres are expected across Southern New Brunswick with up to 40 centimetres in the Grand Manan area. The snow will be accompanied by strong easterly winds gusting up to 70 kilometres per hour giving blowing snow. Over Northeastern New Brunswick lesser snowfall amounts are expected but strong easterly winds are likely by afternoon giving blowing snow conditions.

Higher than normal water levels can be expected Sunday evening at high tide along the East Coast of New Brunswick.

Those planning travel or other weather sensitive activities on Sunday are advised to monitor future forecasts and warnings.
Queens County P.E.I.
10:47 AM AST Saturday 14 December 2013
Winter storm warning for
Queens County P.E.I. continued

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 over the Southern United States is expected to intensify as it tracks northeastward today. This system will move off the East Coast of the United States Sunday morning and then pass just south of Cape Breton Sunday evening. This system is expected to bring significant snowfall and strong northeasterly winds on Sunday.

Snowfall amounts of 15 to 25 centimetres are expected across the island. The snow will be accompanied by strong northeasterly winds gusting up to 70 kilometres per hour giving reduced visibilities in blowing snow.

Higher than normal water levels can be expected Sunday evening at high tide.

Those planning travel or other weather sensitive activities on Sunday are advised to monitor future forecasts and warnings.

Halifax Metro and Halifax County West
10:47 AM AST Saturday 14 December 2013
Winter storm warning for
Halifax Metro and Halifax County West continued

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

A cold westerly flow over the region will continue to produce flurries and localized snow squalls over the Cape Breton Highlands today. Local total snowfall amounts of up to 20 centimetres are possible in these snow squalls. Strong westerly winds combined with the snow will also give reduced visibilities at times in blowing snow and motorists are advised to use caution.

Additionally a low pressure system over the Southern United States is expected to intensify as it tracks northeastward today. This system will move off the East Coast of the United States Sunday morning and then pass just south of Cape Breton Sunday evening. This system is expected to bring significant snowfall and strong easterly winds on Sunday. The snow will become mixed with or change to ice pellets with a risk of freezing rain over most of Nova Scotia Sunday afternoon or evening before briefly changing to rain showers along the Atlantic coast.

Snowfall amounts of 15 to 30 centimetres are expected across the province accompanied by strong easterly winds gusting up to 80 kilometres per hour giving reduced visibilities in blowing snow.

Les Suetes winds gusting to 110 kilometres per hour are expected Sunday afternoon and evening as the low approaches Cape Breton.

Higher than normal water levels can be expected Sunday evening at high tide along the Atlantic coast of Mainland Nova Scotia, Cape Breton and along the Northumberland Strait.

Those planning travel or other weather sensitive activities on Sunday are advised to monitor future forecasts and warnings.

Mid-December Cold Wave Update Five

12/13/2013 - all stations listed with low temps at or below 0°F/-18°C

New Brunswick

Edmundston

Max: -14.1°C              
Min: -23.1°C

Charlo

Max: -14.4°C              
Min: -23.9°C
 
Bathurst Airport

Max: -12.8°C              
Min: -23.6°C
 
Bas Caraquet
 
Max: -12.6°C              
Min: -21.4°C
 
Miramichi
 
Max: -11.8°C              
Min: -22.3°C
 
Greater Moncton Int'l Airport

Max: -9.5°C              
Min: -19.5°C
 
Fredericton Int'l Airport
 
Max: -6.9°C              
Min: -19.6°C
 
St. Stephen
 
Max: -6.5°C              
Min: -19.0°C
 
Saint John Airport
 
Max: -6.6°C              
Min: -18.6°C
 
Prince Edward Island
 
Max: -8.8°C              
Min: -19.0°C
 
Nova Scotia
 
Debert
 
Max: -9.1°C              
Min: -22.6°C
 
Halifax Stanfield Int'l Airport
 
Max: -6.1°C              
Min: -18.5°C
 
Maine
 
Caribou
 
Max: 9°F/-12.8°C 
Min: -8°F/-22.2°C 
 
Houlton
 
Max: 16°F/-8.9°C
Min: -6°F/-21.1°C
 
Millinocket
 
Max: 18°F/-7.8°C 
Min: -4°F/-20°C