Mid-March Winter Storm
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CARIBOU ME
423 PM EDT SAT MAR 14 2015
...ANOTHER WINTER STORM WILL AFFECT THE REGION TONIGHT INTO
SUNDAY...
.INTENSIFYING LOW PRESSURE WILL CROSS THE GULF OF MAINE TONIGHT
THEN EXIT ACROSS THE MARITIMES SUNDAY.
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NORTHEAST AROOSTOOK-NORTHERN SOMERSET-NORTHERN PISCATAQUIS-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...PRESQUE ISLE...CARIBOU...VAN BUREN...
MARS HILL...BAKER LAKE...BILLY-JACK DEPOT...BAXTER ST PARK...
CHAMBERLAIN LAKE...CHURCHILL DAM...MOUNT KATAHDIN
423 PM EDT SAT MAR 14 2015
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS
EVENING TO 8 PM EDT SUNDAY...
* LOCATIONS...NORTHEAST AROOSTOOK...NORTHERN SOMERSET AND
NORTHERN PISCATAQUIS COUNTIES.
* HAZARD TYPES...SNOW.
* ACCUMULATIONS...SNOW ACCUMULATION OF 4 TO 8 INCHES.
* TIMING...THIS EVENING INTO SUNDAY EVENING.
* IMPACTS...LOW. SNOW MAY LEAD TO SNOW COVERED ROADS AND SOME
TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES.
* WINDS...NORTHEAST 10 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 MPH.
* TEMPERATURES...15 TO 20 TONIGHT WITH MID 20S SUNDAY.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY MEANS THAT PERIODS OF SNOW WILL CAUSE
TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE PREPARED FOR SLIPPERY ROADS AND LIMITED
VISIBILITIES...AND USE CAUTION WHILE DRIVING.
&&
$$
NORCROSS
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CARIBOU ME
423 PM EDT SAT MAR 14 2015
...ANOTHER WINTER STORM WILL AFFECT THE REGION TONIGHT INTO
SUNDAY...
.INTENSIFYING LOW PRESSURE WILL CROSS THE GULF OF MAINE TONIGHT
THEN EXIT ACROSS THE MARITIMES SUNDAY.
MEZ005-006-010-011-015>017-031-032-150600-
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NORTHERN PENOBSCOT-SOUTHEAST AROOSTOOK-CENTRAL PISCATAQUIS-
CENTRAL PENOBSCOT-SOUTHERN PENOBSCOT-INTERIOR HANCOCK-
CENTRAL WASHINGTON-SOUTHERN PISCATAQUIS-NORTHERN WASHINGTON-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...MILLINOCKET...EAST MILLINOCKET...
PATTEN...MEDWAY...HOULTON...HODGDON...SHERMAN...SMYRNA MILLS...
GREENVILLE...MONSON...BLANCHARD...LINCOLN...HOWLAND...
SPRINGFIELD...BANGOR...BREWER...ORONO...OLD TOWN...AMHERST...
AURORA...DEDHAM...EASTBROOK...GREAT POND...ORLAND...DEBLOIS...
GRAND LAKE STREAM...MEDDYBEMPS...PEMBROKE...PERRY...PRINCETON...
DOVER-FOXCROFT...MILO...GUILFORD...DANFORTH...VANCEBORO...
TOPSFIELD
423 PM EDT SAT MAR 14 2015
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING
TO 8 PM EDT SUNDAY...
* LOCATIONS...EAST CENTRAL AND INTERIOR DOWNEAST MAINE.
* HAZARD TYPES...SNOW.
* ACCUMULATIONS...SNOW ACCUMULATION OF 8 TO 12 INCHES.
* TIMING...THIS EVENING INTO SUNDAY EVENING.
* IMPACTS...MODERATE. SNOW COVERED ROADS COULD LEAD TO TRAVEL
DIFFICULTIES.
* WINDS...NORTHEAST 10 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 MPH.
* TEMPERATURES...IN THE LOWER TO MID 20S TONIGHT WITH UPPER 20S
TO AROUND 30 SUNDAY.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A WINTER STORM WARNING MEANS SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF SNOW ARE
EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. THIS WILL MAKE TRAVEL VERY HAZARDOUS.
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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GRAY ME
338 PM EDT SAT MAR 14 2015
...RAIN OR MIXED PRECIPITATION WILL CHANGE TO SNOW LATE TONIGHT
OVER SOUTHERN AREAS WHILE SNOW CONTINUES FURTHER TO THE NORTH...
.LOW PRESSURE WILL REACH COASTAL MAINE LATER THIS EVENING. THIS
SYSTEM WILL BRING MAINLY RAIN TO SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE AND YORK
COUNTY MAINE THIS EVENING. ELSEWHERE...THERE WILL BE A MIXTURE OF
SNOW...SLEET...FREEZING RAIN AND RAIN OVER SOUTHERN AREAS THIS
EVENING. FURTHER TO THE NORTH...THE PRECIPITATION WILL FALL IN THE
FORM OF SNOW.
THE PRECIPITATION WILL CHANGE TO SNOW OVER SOUTHERN AREAS LATER
TONIGHT AS COLD AIR WRAPS BACK INTO THE SYSTEM. THE SNOW WILL
TAPER TO FLURRIES LATE SUNDAY. THE HIGHEST SNOWFALL ACCUMULATIONS
WILL BE OVER NORTHERN AREAS...WITH THE LEAST OVER SOUTHERN NEW
HAMSHIRE AND COASTAL YORK COUNTY IN MAINE.
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COASTAL CUMBERLAND-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...PORTLAND...SOUTH PORTLAND...WESTBROOK
338 PM EDT SAT MAR 14 2015
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT SUNDAY...
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GRAY HAS ISSUED A WINTER WEATHER
ADVISORY FOR SNOW AND FREEZING RAIN...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5
PM EDT SUNDAY.
* HAZARD TYPES...LIGHT FREEZING RAIN WITH SOME SNOW...SLEET AND
RAIN.
* ACCUMULATIONS...SNOW ACCUMULATION OF 3 TO 6 INCHES...ALONG WITH
AROUND A TRACE OF ICE.
* TIMING...INTO SUNDAY AFTERNOON.
* IMPACTS...MIXED PRECIPITATION WILL PRODUCE SLICK TRAVEL.
* WINDS...NORTHEAST 10 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 MPH.
* TEMPERATURES...IN THE LOWER 30S.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY MEANS THAT PERIODS OF SNOW...SLEET...OR
FREEZING RAIN WILL CAUSE TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE PREPARED FOR
SLIPPERY ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE CAUTION WHILE
DRIVING.
&&
$$
4:02 PM ADT Saturday 14 March 2015
Winter storm warning in effect for:
- Halifax Metro and Halifax County West
A low pressure system developing off Cape Cod will approach Nova Scotia tonight and pass south of the province on Sunday. Snow over southwestern Nova Scotia will spread eastward tonight and become heavy after midnight. The snow will change to or mix with ice pellets or freezing rain Sunday morning before changing back to snow later Sunday afternoon. There is a risk of an extended period of freezing rain in some areas on Sunday. In addition, increasing northeasterly winds will give reduced visibilities in blowing snow early Sunday morning and again later Sunday afternoon and Sunday night. Total snowfall amounts of 15 to 30 centimetres are expected.
Consider postponing non-essential travel until conditions improve. Prepare for quickly changing and deteriorating travel conditions. 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.
3:57 PM ADT Saturday 14 March 2015
Blizzard warning in effect for:
- Cumberland County North and Cobequid Pass
A low pressure system developing off Cape Cod will approach Nova Scotia tonight and pass slowly south of the province on Sunday. Snow over southwestern Nova Scotia will spread eastward tonight. Strong winds are expected to develop on Sunday as the system tracks just south of the province resulting in blizzard conditions and near-zero visibilities over the Valley, northern and eastern regions. Total snowfall amounts ranging from 25 to 45 centimetres are expected. Blizzard conditons will likely persist into Monday morning over northern and eastern regions.
Travel is expected to be hazardous due to reduced visibility. 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.
3:51 PM ADT Saturday 14 March 2015
Snowfall warning in effect for:
- Woodstock and Carleton County
An intensifying low pressure system passing just south of Nova Scotia will bring snow over the region tonight and on
Sunday. Strengthening northeasterly winds will result in local blowing snow on Sunday. Total snowfall of 15 to 20 centimeters is expected by Sunday evening. The heavy snow will begin to taper off Sunday evening to flurries as the low moves eastward Sunday night.
Be prepared to adjust your driving with changing road conditions. Visibility may be suddenly reduced at times in heavy snow. Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become difficult to navigate due to accumulating 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/
Snowfall Warnings are issued when significant snowfall 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 #NBStorm.
3:49 PM ADT Saturday 14 March 2015
Blizzard warning in effect for:
- Fredericton and Southern York County
An intensifying low pressure system passing just south of Nova Scotia will bring snow over the region tonight and on Sunday. Strengthening northeasterly winds gusting up to 80 km/h will result in blizzard like conditions on Sunday over the southern half of the province. Snow at times heavy will develop tonight and will continue throughout the day on Sunday. The snow and blowing snow will begin to taper off Sunday evening over western sections and overnight Sunday night over eastern areas. Total snowfalls amounts of 20 to 35 centimeters are expected by Sunday night.
Travel is expected to be hazardous due to reduced visibility. Limit outdoor activities. 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.
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 #NBStorm.
3:49 PM ADT Saturday 14 March 2015
Rainfall warning in effect for:
- Yarmouth County
A low pressure system will develop off Cape Cod and approach Nova Scotia tonight. Snow will will spread across southwestern Nova Scotia early this evening change to rain at times heavy near midnight. Snowfall amounts of near 10 centimetres are expected before the changeover to rain with 25 millimetres of rain expected. The heavy rain is expected taper off Sunday morning as the low moves away.
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.
3:43 PM ADT Saturday 14 March 2015
Blizzard warning in effect for:
- Queens County P.E.I.
A low pressure system will develop off Cape Cod today and approach the Maritimes tonight. Snow will spread across the Prince Edward Island late overnight then continue through the day and well into Sunday night. In addition very strong northeast winds are expected Sunday and Sunday night with this system resulting in blizzard conditions and near-zero visibilities. Snowfall amounts ranging from 30 to 50 centimetres are expected before snow tapes to flurries Monday morning.
Travel is expected to be extremely hazardous due to reduced visibility. Road closures are possible. 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 #PEStorm.
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