Winter Storm Quintus

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CARIBOU ME
352 AM EST SAT FEB 15 2014

MEZ002-006-152100-
/O.UPG.KCAR.WS.A.0004.140216T0200Z-140217T0000Z/
/O.EXB.KCAR.WS.W.0004.140216T0200Z-140216T2100Z/
NORTHEAST AROOSTOOK-SOUTHEAST AROOSTOOK-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...PRESQUE ISLE...CARIBOU...VAN BUREN...
MARS HILL...HOULTON...HODGDON...SHERMAN...SMYRNA MILLS
352 AM EST SAT FEB 15 2014

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM
EST SUNDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN CARIBOU HAS ISSUED A WINTER STORM
WARNING FOR SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM
9 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM EST SUNDAY. THE WINTER STORM WATCH IS
NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

* LOCATIONS...NORTHEAST MAINE.

* HAZARD TYPES...HEAVY SNOW ALONG WITH SIGNIFICANT BLOWING AND
  DRIFTING SNOW.

* ACCUMULATIONS...SNOW ACCUMULATION OF 8 TO 14 INCHES.

* TIMING...THIS EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON.

* IMPACTS...HIGH. HEAVY SNOW AND STRONG WINDS WILL CREATE VERY
  HAZARDOUS TRAVELING CONDITIONS. BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW MAY
  CAUSE NEAR WHITEOUT CONDITIONS AT TIMES.

* WINDS...NORTH 15 TO 25 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 MPH.

* VISIBILITIES...PREVAILING VISIBILITIES WILL BE A QUARTER TO HALF
  MILE IN SNOW. HOWEVER...HEAVY SNOW COMBINED WITH STRONG WINDS
  MAY CREATE NEAR WHITEOUT CONDITIONS AT TIMES.

* TEMPERATURES...LOWER TO MID 20S TODAY AND 10 TO 15 TONIGHT.

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
352 AM EST SAT FEB 15 2014

MEZ001-003-004-152100-
/O.NEW.KCAR.WW.Y.0009.140216T0200Z-140216T2100Z/
NORTHWEST AROOSTOOK-NORTHERN SOMERSET-NORTHERN PISCATAQUIS-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...ALLAGASH...CLAYTON LAKE...MADAWASKA...
FORT KENT...FRENCHVILLE...BAKER LAKE...BILLY-JACK DEPOT...
BAXTER ST PARK...CHAMBERLAIN LAKE...CHURCHILL DAM...
MOUNT KATAHDIN
352 AM EST SAT FEB 15 2014

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO
4 PM EST SUNDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN CARIBOU HAS ISSUED A WINTER
WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 9
PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM EST SUNDAY.

* LOCATIONS...NORTHWEST MAINE.

* HAZARD TYPES...SNOW ALONG WITH SIGNIFICANT BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW.

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

* TIMING...THIS EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON.

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

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

* TEMPERATURES...LOW 20S TODAY...5 TO 10 TONIGHT.

* VISIBILITIES...PREVAILING VISIBILITIES WILL BE A QUARTER TO HALF
  MILE IN SNOW. HOWEVER...SNOW COMBINED WITH STRONG WINDS MAY
  CREATE 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.

&&
$$

MBH/VJN

Fredericton and Southern York County
10:56 AM AST Saturday 15 February 2014
Winter storm warning for
Fredericton and Southern York County continued

25 to 45 centimetres of snow, strong winds and blowing snow are expected tonight and 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 currently near Cape Hatteras will rapidly intensify as it tracks northeastward toward Nova Scotia tonight. The intense low will pass over Cape Breton Sunday afternoon.

Snow at times heavy associated with this system is expected to begin tonight and end by Sunday afternoon with the heaviest snowfall over central and eastern regions of the province. Additionally, strong winds and blowing snow will also affect most of the province with the passage of this system. The strongest winds will be along the Fundy coast and Eastern New Brunswick, where gusts to 90 km/h giving extensive blowing snow can be expected overnight and Sunday.

Total snowfall amounts of 15 to 25 centimetres are expected over northwestern regions of the province. Elsewhere 25 to 45 centimetres are expected.

Higher than normal water levels are expected early Sunday afternoon along the Northumberland Strait resulting in some coastal flooding. The strong northerly winds over the Gulf of St Lawrence, combined with those higher than normal water levels, may push pack ice into the shoreline from the Bay of Chaleur southward Sunday afternoon.

Moncton and Southeast New Brunswick
10:56 AM AST Saturday 15 February 2014
Storm surge warning for
Moncton and Southeast New Brunswick continued

Higher than normal water levels expected early Sunday afternoon.

This is a warning that elevated coastal water levels are expected in these regions. Monitor weather conditions..listen for updated statements.

A low pressure system currently near Cape Hatteras will rapidly intensify as it tracks northeastward toward Nova Scotia tonight. The intense low will pass over Cape Breton Sunday afternoon.

Snow at times heavy associated with this system is expected to begin tonight and end by Sunday afternoon with the heaviest snowfall over central and eastern regions of the province. Additionally, strong winds and blowing snow will also affect most of the province with the passage of this system. The strongest winds will be along the Fundy coast and Eastern New Brunswick, where gusts to 90 km/h giving extensive blowing snow can be expected overnight and Sunday.

Total snowfall amounts of 15 to 25 centimetres are expected over northwestern regions of the province. Elsewhere 25 to 45 centimetres are expected.

Higher than normal water levels are expected early Sunday afternoon along the Northumberland Strait resulting in some coastal flooding. The strong northerly winds over the Gulf of St Lawrence, combined with those higher than normal water levels, may push pack ice into the shoreline from the Bay of Chaleur southward Sunday afternoon.

Halifax Metro and Halifax County West
10:57 AM AST Saturday 15 February 2014
Wind warning for
Halifax Metro and Halifax County West continued

Strong westerly winds gusting 90 to 110 km/h forecast for Sunday.

This is a warning that potentially damaging winds are expected in these regions. Monitor weather conditions..listen for updated statements.

A developing low pressure system over the Southeastern United States will intensify today as it tracks up the Eastern Seaboard towards the Maritimes. The low will track across Eastern Nova Scotia on Sunday to lie over Western Newfoundland Sunday evening.

This system is forecast to give snow, ice pellets, freezing rain, rain and strong winds to the province overnight tonight and Sunday. Up to 25 centimetres of snow is forecast for portions of Western and Northern Mainland Nova Scotia as well as the Cape Breton Highlands. Up to 25 millimetres of rain is forecast for Atlantic coastal sections of Mainland Nova Scotia, with up to 40 millimetres possible in the extreme southwest. Along the rain/snow line an area of ice pellets and freezing rain will affect many areas of the province. Freezing rainfall warnings may be required later today.

Strong westerly winds will spread across the province in the wake of the low on Sunday with gusts between 90 and 110 km/h expected.

In addition, Les Suetes winds will gust to 150 km/h overnight tonight into Sunday morning from Margaree Harbour to Bay St. Lawrence.

Also, strong northerly winds will give high water levels along Northumberland Strait coastlines during high tide near midday Sunday. This could push ice onto the shore and cause some coastal flooding.

Cumberland County North and Cobequid Pass
10:57 AM AST Saturday 15 February 2014
Storm surge warning for
Cumberland County North and Cobequid Pass continued

Strong northerly winds in the Gulf of St. Lawrence will give high water levels and possible coastal flooding.

This is a warning that elevated coastal water levels are expected or occurring in these regions. Monitor weather conditions..listen for updated statements.

A developing low pressure system over the Southeastern United States will intensify today as it tracks up the Eastern Seaboard towards the Maritimes. The low will track across Eastern Nova Scotia on Sunday to lie over Western Newfoundland Sunday evening.

This system is forecast to give snow, ice pellets, freezing rain, rain and strong winds to the province overnight tonight and Sunday. Up to 25 centimetres of snow is forecast for portions of Western and Northern Mainland Nova Scotia as well as the Cape Breton Highlands. Up to 25 millimetres of rain is forecast for Atlantic coastal sections of Mainland Nova Scotia, with up to 40 millimetres possible in the extreme southwest. Along the rain/snow line an area of ice pellets and freezing rain will affect many areas of the province. Freezing rainfall warnings may be required later today.

Strong westerly winds will spread across the province in the wake of the low on Sunday with gusts between 90 and 110 km/h expected.

In addition, Les Suetes winds will gust to 150 km/h overnight tonight into Sunday morning from Margaree Harbour to Bay St. Lawrence.

Also, strong northerly winds will give high water levels along Northumberland Strait coastlines during high tide near midday Sunday. This could push ice onto the shore and cause some coastal flooding.

Queens County P.E.I.
10:57 AM AST Saturday 15 February 2014
Storm surge warning for
Queens County P.E.I. issued

Strong northwesterly winds in the Gulf of St. Lawrence will give high water levels and possible coastal flooding.

This is a warning that elevated coastal water levels are expected in these regions. Monitor weather conditions..listen for updated statements.

A developing low pressure system over the Southeastern United States will intensify today as it tracks up the Eastern Seaboard towards the Maritimes. The low will track across Eastern Nova Scotia on Sunday to lie over Western Newfoundland Sunday evening.

Heavy snow and strong northeast winds are forecast for central and western areas of Prince Edward Island. Up to 40 centimetres is likely over western areas. Low visibility in blowing snow is forecast as winds increase overnight and Sunday morning. Strong winds gusting to near 100 km/h are forecast later Sunday as the low moves off to the east.

In addition, strong northwesterly winds will give high water levels along the north-facing side of Prince Edward Island during high tide near midday Sunday. This could push ice onto the shore and cause some coastal flooding.

Queens County P.E.I.
10:57 AM AST Saturday 15 February 2014
Wind warning for
Queens County P.E.I. issued

Strong northwesterlies gusting to near 100 km/h expected Sunday afternoon.

This is a warning that potentially damaging winds are expected in these regions. Monitor weather conditions..listen for updated statements.

A developing low pressure system over the Southeastern United States will intensify today as it tracks up the Eastern Seaboard towards the Maritimes. The low will track across Eastern Nova Scotia on Sunday to lie over Western Newfoundland Sunday evening.

Heavy snow and strong northeast winds are forecast for central and western areas of Prince Edward Island. Up to 40 centimetres is likely over western areas. Low visibility in blowing snow is forecast as winds increase overnight and Sunday morning. Strong winds gusting to near 100 km/h are forecast later Sunday as the low moves off to the east.

In addition, strong northwesterly winds will give high water levels along the north-facing side of Prince Edward Island during high tide near midday Sunday. This could push ice onto the shore and cause some coastal flooding.

Queens County P.E.I.
10:57 AM AST Saturday 15 February 2014
Snowfall warning for
Queens County P.E.I. continued

15 to 20 centimetres of snow forecast overnight tonight and Sunday.

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

A developing low pressure system over the Southeastern United States will intensify today as it tracks up the Eastern Seaboard towards the Maritimes. The low will track across Eastern Nova Scotia on Sunday to lie over Western Newfoundland Sunday evening.

Heavy snow and strong northeast winds are forecast for central and western areas of Prince Edward Island. Up to 40 centimetres is likely over western areas. Low visibility in blowing snow is forecast as winds increase overnight and Sunday morning. Strong winds gusting to near 100 km/h are forecast later Sunday as the low moves off to the east.

In addition, strong northwesterly winds will give high water levels along the north-facing side of Prince Edward Island during high tide near midday Sunday. This could push ice onto the shore and cause some coastal flooding.