Winter Storm Iola Update One

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CARIBOU ME
312 PM EST FRI JAN 23 2015

...HEAVY SNOW AND WIND POSSIBLE FOR CENTRAL AND DOWNEAST AREAS
LATE SATURDAY INTO SUNDAY MORNING...

.LOW PRESSURE WILL LIFT OUT OF THE MID ATLANTIC REGION ON
SATURDAY. THE LOW WILL RAPIDLY INTENSIFY AS IT MOVES ACROSS THE
GULF OF MAINE WATERS SATURDAY NIGHT AND OVER NOVA SCOTIA ON
SUNDAY. THIS STORM COULD BRING HEAVY SNOWFALL AND GUSTY WINDS TO
CENTRAL AND DOWNEAST MAINE.

MEZ011-015>017-032-240415-
/O.UPG.KCAR.WS.A.0001.150124T1700Z-150125T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KCAR.WS.W.0001.150124T1700Z-150125T0900Z/
CENTRAL PENOBSCOT-SOUTHERN PENOBSCOT-INTERIOR HANCOCK-
CENTRAL WASHINGTON-NORTHERN WASHINGTON-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...LINCOLN...HOWLAND...SPRINGFIELD...
BANGOR...BREWER...ORONO...OLD TOWN...AMHERST...AURORA...DEDHAM...
EASTBROOK...GREAT POND...ORLAND...DEBLOIS...GRAND LAKE STREAM...
MEDDYBEMPS...PEMBROKE...PERRY...PRINCETON...DANFORTH...
VANCEBORO...TOPSFIELD
312 PM EST FRI JAN 23 2015

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON SATURDAY TO 4 AM EST
SUNDAY...

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 THE WINTER STORM WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

* LOCATIONS...INTERIOR DOWNEAST MAINE.

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

* ACCUMULATIONS...SNOW ACCUMULATION OF 6 TO 12 INCHES.

* TIMING...LATE SATURDAY AFTERNOON INTO EARLY SUNDAY MORNING.

* IMPACTS...HEAVY SNOWFALL AND GUSTY WINDS COULD LEAD TO
  HAZARDOUS TRAVEL WITH BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW.

* WINDS...NORTH 10 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 MPH.

* TEMPERATURES...IN THE UPPER 20S TO LOWER 30S.

* VISIBILITIES...ONE QUARTER TO ONE HALF MILE AT TIMES.

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
312 PM EST FRI JAN 23 2015

...HEAVY SNOW AND WIND POSSIBLE FOR CENTRAL AND DOWNEAST AREAS
LATE SATURDAY INTO SUNDAY MORNING...

.LOW PRESSURE WILL LIFT OUT OF THE MID ATLANTIC REGION ON
SATURDAY. THE LOW WILL RAPIDLY INTENSIFY AS IT MOVES ACROSS THE
GULF OF MAINE WATERS SATURDAY NIGHT AND OVER NOVA SCOTIA ON
SUNDAY. THIS STORM COULD BRING HEAVY SNOWFALL AND GUSTY WINDS TO
CENTRAL AND DOWNEAST MAINE.

MEZ005-006-031-240415-
/O.NEW.KCAR.WW.Y.0003.150124T1700Z-150125T0900Z/
NORTHERN PENOBSCOT-SOUTHEAST AROOSTOOK-SOUTHERN PISCATAQUIS-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...MILLINOCKET...EAST MILLINOCKET...
PATTEN...MEDWAY...HOULTON...HODGDON...SHERMAN...SMYRNA MILLS...
DOVER-FOXCROFT...MILO...GUILFORD
312 PM EST FRI JAN 23 2015

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON SATURDAY TO 4 AM
EST SUNDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN CARIBOU HAS ISSUED A WINTER
WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SNOW...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM NOON SATURDAY
TO 4 AM EST SUNDAY.

* LOCATIONS...EAST CENTRAL MAINE.

* HAZARD TYPES...SNOW WITH SOME BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW.

* ACCUMULATIONS...SNOW ACCUMULATION OF 3 TO 7 INCHES WITH THE
  HIGHEST AMOUNTS SOUTH OF A HOULTON TO DOVER-FOXCROFT LINE.

* TIMING...LATE SATURDAY AFTERNOON INTO EARLY SUNDAY MORNING.

* IMPACTS...SNOWFALL AND GUSTY WINDS COULD LEAD TO HAZARDOUS
  TRAVEL WITH SOME BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW.

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

* TEMPERATURES...IN THE MID 20S.

* VISIBILITIES...ONE HALF MILE AT TIMES.

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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HASTINGS

4:02 PM AST Friday 23 January 2015
Winter storm watch in effect for:

• Moncton and Southeast New Brunswick

A low pressure system is forecast to develop off the U.S. eastern seaboard on Saturday and track towards the maritimes. Snow ahead of this system will begin late Saturday afternoon before changing to rain late Saturday evening. There is a risk of freezing rain during the changeover. The rain will change back to snow towards dawn Sunday before tapering off on Sunday morning. Latest indications are suggesting about 10 centimetres of snow as well as 10 to 20 millimetres of rain, both falling short of warning criteria. However this could change as the situation evolves and new information becomes available.
Rapidly accumulating snow could make travel difficult over some locations. Poor weather conditions may contribute to transportation delays.

Winter Storm Watches are issued when multiple types of severe winter weather are expected to occur together.

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.

Warnings

3:44 PM AST Friday 23 January 2015
Rainfall warning in effect for:

• Halifax Metro and Halifax County West

Rain, heavy at times is expected. The frozen ground has a reduced ability to absorb this rainfall.

A low pressure system will approach from the southwest on Saturday and track through the Bay of Fundy and into the Gulf of St Lawrence Saturday night into Sunday. Rain or snow will develop ahead of the system Saturday afternoon then change to rain at times heavy Saturday evening before ending early Sunday morning. Generally near 25 millimetres of rain is expected however parts of the Atlantic coast could locally see up to 50 millimeters,
Localized flooding in low-lying areas is possible. Heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads.

Rainfall Warnings are issued when significant rainfall is expected.

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.

3:33 PM AST Friday 23 January 2015
Winter storm warning in effect for:

• Fredericton and Southern York County

Hazardous winter conditions are expected.

A low pressure system is forecast to develop off the U.S. eastern seaboard on Saturday and track towards the Maritimes. Snow ahead of this system will begin Saturday evening and continue through the night before tapering off on Sunday morning. It is likely that some southern regions could see the snow becoming mixed with freezing rain or ice pellets Saturday night. Total snowfall amounts of 20 to 30 centimetres can be expected over most central regions of the province with higher amounts possible over some areas. Strong northerly winds on Saturday night will also cause frequent blowing snow especially along coastal regions.
Consider postponing non-essential travel until conditions improve. Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become difficult to navigate due to accumulating snow. Prepare for quickly changing and deteriorating travel conditions.

Winter Storm Warnings are issued when multiple types of severe winter weather are expected to occur together.

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.