Winter Storm Cato Update Number Three

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CARIBOU ME
913 AM EST WED NOV 26 2014

MEZ001-003-262215-
/O.CON.KCAR.WW.Y.0028.141126T2200Z-141127T1400Z/
NORTHWEST AROOSTOOK-NORTHERN SOMERSET-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...ALLAGASH...CLAYTON LAKE...MADAWASKA...
FORT KENT...FRENCHVILLE...BAKER LAKE...BILLY-JACK DEPOT
913 AM EST WED NOV 26 2014

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 9 AM EST THURSDAY...

* LOCATIONS...NORTHERN MAINE

* HAZARD TYPES...SNOW

* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...4 TO 8 INCHES.

* TIMING...WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING.

* IMPACTS...MODERATE IMPACT PRIMARILY FOR TRAVEL. THE SNOW WILL
  START LATE WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON. KEEP THIS TIME IN MIND IF
  TRAVELING TO OR FROM THE AREA. IF YOUR TRAVEL PLANS ARE AT ALL
  FLEXIBLE...MAKE ADJUSTMENTS TO ARRIVE OR LEAVE EARLY. THE
  HEAVIEST SNOW IS EXPECTED WEDNESDAY EVENING.

* WINDS...NORTH 10 TO 15 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 25 MPH.

* TEMPERATURES...IN THE MID 20S.

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 CARIBOU ME
913 AM EST WED NOV 26 2014

MEZ002-004-262215-
/O.CON.KCAR.WS.W.0014.141126T2200Z-141127T1400Z/
NORTHEAST AROOSTOOK-NORTHERN PISCATAQUIS-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...PRESQUE ISLE...CARIBOU...VAN BUREN...
MARS HILL...BAXTER ST PARK...CHAMBERLAIN LAKE...CHURCHILL DAM...
MOUNT KATAHDIN
913 AM EST WED NOV 26 2014

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 9 AM EST THURSDAY...

* ACCUMULATIONS...6 TO 10 INCHES OF SNOW.

* LOCATIONS...NORTHERN MAINE

* HAZARD TYPES...SNOW

* TIMING...LATE WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING.

* IMPACTS...MODERATE IMPACT PRIMARILY FOR TRAVEL. THE SNOW WILL
  START LATE WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON. KEEP THIS TIME IN MIND IF
  TRAVELING TO OR FROM THE AREA. IF YOUR TRAVEL PLANS ARE AT ALL
  FLEXIBLE...MAKE ADJUSTMENTS TO ARRIVE OR LEAVE EARLY. THE
  HEAVIEST SNOW IS EXPECTED WEDNESDAY NIGHT.

* WINDS...NORTH 10 TO 15 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 MPH.

* VISIBILITIES...LESS THAN 1/2 MILE AT TIMES WEDNESDAY NIGHT.

* TEMPERATURES...IN THE UPPER 20S.

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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12:06 PM AST Wednesday 26 November 2014
Snowfall warning in effect for:

• Campbellton and eastern half of Restigouche County

Snowfall, with total amounts of 15 to 25 cm is expected.

A slow moving low pressure system will track south of New Brunswick tonight and Thursday. Snow will begin Wednesday evening for central and northern New Brunswick. Snow, at times heavy, will continue overnight then taper to flurries on Thursday. Total snowfall amounts are expected to be in the range of 15 to 25 centimetres.
Be prepared to adjust your driving with changing road conditions. Visibility may be suddenly reduced at times in heavy snow. Public Safety Canada encourages everyone to make an emergency plan and get an emergency kit with drinking water, food, medicine, a first-aid kit and a flashlight. For information on emergency plans and kits go to http://www.getprepared.gc.ca/

Environment Canada meteorologists will update alerts as required. Stay up to date with Weatheradio or your local media. Email reports of severe weather to weatherASPC@ec.gc.ca or call 1-877-815-9900. You may tweet reports using the hashtag #NBStorm.

10:40 AM AST Wednesday 26 November 2014
Winter storm warning in effect for:

• Fredericton and Southern York County

Hazardous winter conditions are expected. Significant amounts of snow are expected.

A slow moving low pressure system will track south of New Brunswick tonight and thursday. Snow will begin late this afternoon over Southern New Brunswick and intensify this evening. Snow, at times heavy, will continue overnight then taper to flurries on Thursday. The snow may change over to ice pellets at times over regions near the Bay of Fundy. Total snow and ice pellet amounts are expected to be in the range of 25 to 35 centimetres with local amounts possibly higher.
Consider postponing non-essential travel until conditions improve. Prepare for quickly changing and deteriorating travel conditions. Visibility may be suddenly reduced at times in heavy snow. Public Safety Canada encourages everyone to make an emergency plan and get an emergency kit with drinking water, food, medicine, a first-aid kit and a flashlight. For information on emergency plans and kits go to http://www.getprepared.gc.ca/

Environment Canada meteorologists will update alerts as required. Stay up to date with Weatheradio or your local media. Email reports of severe weather to weatherASPC@ec.gc.ca or call 1-877-815-9900. You may tweet reports using the hashtag #NBStorm.

10:59 AM AST Wednesday 26 November 2014
Rainfall warning in effect for:

• Yarmouth County

Rain, at times heavy, is expected.

A low pressure system will develop near Cape Hatteras today and move north to lie south of Nova Scotia tonight. Rain, at times heavy, from this system will reach southern Nova Scotia this afternoon and continue until Thursday morning. Total rainfall amounts of up to 60 mm are forecast by Thursday morning.
Heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads.

Environment Canada meteorologists will update alerts as required. Stay up to date with Weatheradio or your local media. Email reports of severe weather to weatherASPC@ec.gc.ca or call 1-877-815-9900. You may tweet reports using the hashtag #NSStorm.