Winter Storm Neptune Update Three

11:06 AM AST Saturday 14 February 2015
Blizzard warning in effect for:

• Fredericton and Southern York County

Persons in or near this area should be on the lookout for adverse weather conditions and take necessary safety precautions. Watch for updated statements.

Please refer to the latest public forecasts for further details and continue to monitor the situation through your local radio and television stations or Weatheradio.

10:49 AM AST Saturday 14 February 2015
Blizzard warning in effect for:

• Cumberland County - Minas Shore

Blizzard conditions with gusty winds and visibility frequently near zero in snow and blowing snow are expected on Sunday.

A low pressure system will develop off the east coast of the United States tonight and then intensify as it tracks toward Nova Scotia on Sunday. Snow at times heavy will develop Sunday morning over Northern areas. Total snowfall amounts of up to 25 cm are expected. Strong easterly winds gusting up to 80 km/hr, blowing snow, and cold temperatures will develop Sunday morning resulting in blizzard conditions for much of the day.

Conditions will begin to improve overnight Sunday night and into Monday morning as the storms moves towards Newfoundland.
Travel is expected to be extremely hazardous due to reduced visibility. If you do travel and become lost, remain where you are until the blizzard has passed. Protect yourself from wind, cold and disorientation by staying sheltered, indoors or with your vehicle. 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/

Blizzard Warnings are issued when widespread reduced visibilities of 400 metres or less are expected for at least 4 hours.

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.

10:53 AM AST Saturday 14 February 2015
Winter storm warning in effect for:

• Halifax Metro and Halifax County West

Hazardous winter conditions are expected.

A low pressure system will develop off the east coast of the United States tonight and then intensify as it tracks toward Nova Scotia on Sunday. Snow at times heavy will develop overnight over western Nova Scotia and Sunday morning over eastern areas. The snow will change to rain along the Atlantic Coast and eastern sections. Total snowfall amounts of up to 40 cm are expected. Strong easterly winds gusting up to 90 km/hr will also develop giving reduced visibility in blowing snow. Total rainfall of up to 25 mm is possible along the Atlantic Coast which will contibute to run-off from the snowmelt.
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. Visibility will be suddenly reduced to near zero at times in heavy snow and blowing snow. Take extra care when walking or driving in affected areas. 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/

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 #NSStorm.

 

10:53 AM AST Saturday 14 February 2015
Winter storm warning in effect for:

• Queens County P.E.I.

Hazardous winter conditions are expected.

A low pressure system will develop off the east coast of the United States tonight and then intensify as it tracks toward the region on Sunday. Snow at times heavy will develop Sunday morning and persist into Sunday evening. The snow will change to rain over central and eastern sections of Prince Edward Island late Sunday afternoon and perhaps late Sunday evening over Iles De-La- Madeleine. Total snowfall amounts of up to 30 cm are expected. Strong easterly winds gusting up to 110 km/hr will also develop giving reduced visibility in blowing snow.
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. Take extra care when walking or driving in affected areas. 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/

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 #PEStorm.

4:50 AM AST Saturday 14 February 2015
Winter storm watch in effect for:

• Grand Falls and Victoria County

An intensifying low pressure system is expected to cross the maritimes on Sunday. Current indications suggest 5 to 10 centimetres of snow along with local blowing snow over northwestern New Brunswick on Sunday. However, there is a possibility of higher snowfall amounts and stronger winds giving reduced visibility in blowing snow.
Rapidly accumulating snow could make travel difficult over some locations. 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/

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.