URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CARIBOU ME
846 AM EST FRI DEC 20 2013
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NORTHWEST AROOSTOOK-NORTHEAST AROOSTOOK-NORTHERN SOMERSET-
NORTHERN PISCATAQUIS-NORTHERN PENOBSCOT-SOUTHEAST AROOSTOOK-
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
846 AM EST FRI DEC 20 2013
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST
SATURDAY...
...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH
MONDAY MORNING...
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN CARIBOU HAS ISSUED A WINTER STORM
WATCH...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY
MORNING. A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SNOW REMAINS IN EFFECT
UNTIL 7 AM EST SATURDAY.
* LOCATIONS...NORTHERN MAINE.
* PRECIPITATION TYPE...SNOW. SLEET MAY MIX IN AT TIMES SUNDAY AFTERNOON
INTO SUNDAY NIGHT.
* ACCUMULATIONS...THROUGH TONIGHT: 3 TO 6 INCHES. SUNDAY THROUGH
MONDAY MORNING: 8 TO 12 INCHES OF SNOW POSSIBLE WITH A TRACE OF
ICE ACCUMULATION.
* TEMPERATURES...UPPER TEENS TO MID 20S.
* WINDS...LIGHT TODAY AND TONIGHT. NORTHEAST 10 TO 20 MPH SUNDAY AND
SUNDAY NIGHT.
* IMPACTS...LOW IMPACT TODAY AND TONIGHT. MODERATE IMPACT SUNDAY
THROUGH MONDAY MORNING.
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.
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.
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Fredericton and Southern York County 10:52 AM AST Friday 20 December 2013
Freezing rain warning for Fredericton and Southern York County continued
An extended period of freezing rain is expected tonight and Saturday.
This is a warning that an extended period of freezing rain is expected in these regions. Monitor weather conditions..listen for updated statements.
A trough of low pressure will move over the Maritimes later today and will remain over the region throughout the weekend. Periods of snow associated with the trough will move into the province today. Freezing rain will develop in southwestern regions this evening and then spread throughout Southern New Brunswick on Saturday.
Stanley - Doaktown - Blackville Area 10:52 AM AST Friday 20 December 2013
Special weather statement for Stanley - Doaktown - Blackville Area continued
Potential winter storm for this weekend for all New Brunswick.
A trough of low pressure will move over the Maritimes later today and remain nearly stationary over the region throughout the weekend. There is potential for significant snow and blowing snow for northern areas with freezing rain or ice pellets over southern sections persisting for much of Sunday.
While it is still too early to predict precipitation amounts or duration, Environment Canada will continue to monitor the development of this system providing updates as new information becomes available.
Those planning travel or other weather-sensitive activities for Sunday are advised to monitor future forecasts for more information and any warnings that may be required.
Please monitor the latest forecasts and warnings from Environment Canada at www.weatheroffice.gc.ca.
Queens County P.E.I. 10:43 AM AST Friday 20 December 2013
Freezing rain warning for Queens County P.E.I. continued
An extended period of freezing rain is expected Saturday.
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 trough of low pressure will move to lie over Nova Scotia this evening. The trough will slowly move northward to lie over Prince Edward Island Saturday morning. Snow ahead of the trough will change to rain with a risk of freezing rain during the changeover for Kings County Saturday morning. Over Prince and Queens counties the snow will change to freezing rain near noon on Saturday then end in the evening. The freezing rain may be intermittent but is expected to last 6 to 8 hours.
This trough of low pressure is expected to remain nearly stationary over the Maritimes throughout the weekend. Further warnings may have to be issued for Prince Edward Island.
Kings County P.E.I. 10:43 AM AST Friday 20 December 2013
Special weather statement for Kings County P.E.I. continued
Potential winter storm for Sunday.
A trough of low pressure will move over the Maritimes today and remain nearly stationary over the region throughout the weekend. There is potential for significant snow, freezing rain and ice pellets on Sunday.
While it is too early to predict precipitation amounts or duration, Environment Canada will continue to monitor the development of this system providing updates as new information becomes available.
Those planning travel or other weather-sensitive activities for Sunday are advised to monitor future forecasts for more information and any warnings that may be required.
Please monitor the latest forecasts and warnings from Environment Canada at www.weatheroffice.gc.ca.
The public is advised to monitor future forecasts and warnings as warnings may be required or extended.
Please monitor the latest forecasts and warnings from Environment Canada at www.weatheroffice.gc.ca.
Cumberland County North and Cobequid Pass 10:43 AM AST Friday 20 December 2013
Freezing rain warning for Cumberland County North and Cobequid Pass continued
An extended period of freezing rain is expected overnight.
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 trough of low pressure will move to lie over Nova Scotia this evening. The trough will slowly move northward to lie over Southern New Brunswick Saturday morning. Snow ahead of the trough will change to rain with a risk of freezing rain during the changeover for most of Nova Scotia overnight. Over Northern Nova Scotia the snow will change to freezing rain overnight then end in the morning. The freezing rain may be intermittent but is expected to last 6 to 8 hours.
This trough of low pressure is expected to remain nearly stationary over the Maritimes throughout the weekend. Freezing rain warnings may have to be extended to other regions of Nova Scotia.
Halifax County - east of Porters Lake 10:42 AM AST Friday 20 December 2013
Special weather statement for Halifax County - east of Porters Lake continued
Potential freezing rain event for Nova Scotia and Cape Breton on Sunday.
A trough of low pressure will move over the Maritimes today and remain nearly stationary over the region throughout the weekend. Freezing rain warnings have been issued for tonight over Northern Nova Scotia. Its very likely these warnings will need to be extended to other parts of the province over the weekend.
There is concern regarding the duration of a possible prolonged period of freezing rain and the impacts this type of event could have on the province. Latest forecast models suggest that some areas of the province could see freezing rain or ice pellets persisting for most of the day on Sunday.
There is a high degree of uncertainty with this type of weather event and Environment Canada will continue to closely monitor the development of this system providing updates as new information becomes available.
Those planning travel or other weather-sensitive activities for Sunday are advised to monitor future forecasts for more information and any warnings that may be required.
Please monitor the latest forecasts and warnings from Environment Canada at www.weatheroffice.gc.ca.
The public is advised to monitor future forecasts and warnings as warnings may be required or extended.
Please monitor the latest forecasts and warnings from Environment Canada at
www.weatheroffice.gc.ca.
