Sunday, February 01, 2015

Winter Storm Linus












URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CARIBOU ME
1023 PM EST SUN FEB 1 2015

...BITTER COLD WIND CHILLS TO CONTINUE TONIGHT...

.GUSTY WINDS WILL DIMINISH OVERNIGHT AS HIGH PRESSURE CRESTS TO
THE NORTH. LOW PRESSURE FROM THE MIDWEST WILL INTENSIFY ON MONDAY
WHILE MOVING NORTHEAST INTO THE SOUTHERN GULF OF MAINE...THEN
ACROSS NOVA SCOTIA MONDAY NIGHT. THIS WILL SPREAD ANOTHER ROUND OF
HEAVY SNOW TO EAST CENTRAL AND ESPECIALLY DOWNEAST MAINE BEGINNING
MONDAY MORNING AND CONTINUING WELL INTO MONDAY NIGHT. SNOWFALL
WILL BE HEAVIEST AND WINDS STRONGEST ALONG THE DOWNEAST COAST.

MEZ005-006-021130-
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NORTHERN PENOBSCOT-SOUTHEAST AROOSTOOK-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...MILLINOCKET...EAST MILLINOCKET...
PATTEN...MEDWAY...HOULTON...HODGDON...SHERMAN...SMYRNA MILLS
1023 PM EST SUN FEB 1 2015

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST MONDAY...
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM MONDAY TO
5 AM EST TUESDAY...

* LOCATIONS...EAST CENTRAL MAINE.

* HAZARD TYPES...BITTER COLD WIND CHILLS OVERNIGHT. HEAVY SNOW
  MONDAY INTO MONDAY NIGHT.

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

* IMPACTS...SNOW...HEAVY AT TIMES...WILL RESULT IN HAZARDOUS
  TRAVEL CONDITIONS. BLOWING SNOW MAY RESULT IN POOR VISIBILITY.

* WINDS...NORTH 10 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 25 MPH.

* VISIBILITIES...ONE QUARTER TO ONE HALF MILE AT TIMES MONDAY INTO
  MONDAY NIGHT.

* TEMPERATURES...10 TO 20 BELOW OVERNIGHT. ZERO TO 5 ABOVE ON
  MONDAY.

* WIND CHILL...AS LOW AS 30 BELOW.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND CHILL ADVISORY MEANS THAT VERY COLD AIR AND WINDS WILL
COMBINE TO GENERATE LOW WIND CHILLS. THIS WILL RESULT IN FROST
BITE AND LEAD TO HYPOTHERMIA IF PRECAUTIONS ARE NOT TAKEN. IF YOU
MUST VENTURE OUTDOORS...MAKE SURE YOU WEAR A HAT AND GLOVES.

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.

&&
$$

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CARIBOU ME
1023 PM EST SUN FEB 1 2015

...BITTER COLD WIND CHILLS TO CONTINUE TONIGHT...

.GUSTY WINDS WILL DIMINISH OVERNIGHT AS HIGH PRESSURE CRESTS TO
THE NORTH. LOW PRESSURE FROM THE MIDWEST WILL INTENSIFY ON MONDAY
WHILE MOVING NORTHEAST INTO THE SOUTHERN GULF OF MAINE...THEN
ACROSS NOVA SCOTIA MONDAY NIGHT. THIS WILL SPREAD ANOTHER ROUND OF
HEAVY SNOW TO EAST CENTRAL AND ESPECIALLY DOWNEAST MAINE BEGINNING
MONDAY MORNING AND CONTINUING WELL INTO MONDAY NIGHT. SNOWFALL
WILL BE HEAVIEST AND WINDS STRONGEST ALONG THE DOWNEAST COAST.

MEZ002-004-010-021130-
/O.CON.KCAR.WC.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-150202T0900Z/
/O.CON.KCAR.WW.Y.0005.150202T1700Z-150203T1000Z/
NORTHEAST AROOSTOOK-NORTHERN PISCATAQUIS-CENTRAL PISCATAQUIS-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...PRESQUE ISLE...CARIBOU...VAN BUREN...
MARS HILL...BAXTER ST PARK...CHAMBERLAIN LAKE...CHURCHILL DAM...
MOUNT KATAHDIN...GREENVILLE...MONSON...BLANCHARD
1023 PM EST SUN FEB 1 2015

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST MONDAY...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON MONDAY TO
5 AM EST TUESDAY...

* LOCATIONS...NORTHERN AND NORTHWESTERN MAINE.

* HAZARD TYPES...BITTER COLD WIND CHILLS OVERNIGHT AND SNOW
  MONDAY AFTERNOON INTO MONDAY NIGHT.

* ACCUMULATIONS...SNOW ACCUMULATION OF 4 TO 6 INCHES.

* TIMING...BITTER COLD WIND CHILLS OVERNIGHT THEN SNOW MONDAY
  AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY NIGHT.

* WINDS...NORTH 10 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 25 MPH.

* VISIBILITIES...ONE QUARTER MILE OR LESS AT TIMES.

* TEMPERATURES...10 TO 20 BELOW ZERO OVERNIGHT WITH HIGHS ON
  MONDAY AROUND ZERO.

* WIND CHILL...AS LOW AS 30 BELOW.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND CHILL ADVISORY MEANS THAT VERY COLD AIR AND WINDS WILL
COMBINE TO GENERATE LOW WIND CHILLS. THIS WILL RESULT IN FROST
BITE AND LEAD TO HYPOTHERMIA IF PRECAUTIONS ARE NOT TAKEN. IF YOU
MUST VENTURE OUTDOORS...MAKE SURE YOU WEAR A HAT AND GLOVES.

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.

&&
$$

10:26 PM AST Sunday 01 February 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 the Maritimes on Monday and cross eastern Nova Scotia on Tuesday. Latest computer guidance suggests that snow at times heavy will develop over southwestern Nova Scotia late Monday morning and spread northeastward during the day. Strong winds will accompany the snow giving reduced visibilities in blowing snow. Snow will change to rain across all counties along the Atlantic Coast, including Cape Breton, through the night monday. Rainfall amounts will range between 25 to 40 millimetres. A period of ice pellets and freezing rain is forecast during the transition from snow to rain. Snowfall amounts along the Atlantic coast are expected to be in the range of 10 to 15 centimetres. Snow at times heavy will persist across the remainder of the province where 20 to 40 centimetres are likely. Another brief shot of snow is expected Tuesday morning in the wake of the system. Conditions will gradually improve through the day on Tuesday as the low moves away.
Localized flooding in low-lying areas is possible. Don't approach washouts near rivers, creeks and culverts.

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.

10:25 PM AST Sunday 01 February 2015
Winter storm warning in effect for:
  • Cumberland County North and Cobequid Pass
Hazardous winter conditions are expected.

A low pressure system will approach the Maritimes on Monday and cross eastern Nova Scotia on Tuesday. Latest computer guidance suggests that snow at times heavy will develop over southwestern Nova Scotia late Monday morning and spread northeastward during the day. Strong winds will accompany the snow giving reduced visibilities in blowing snow. Snow will change to rain across all counties along the Atlantic Coast, including Cape Breton, through the night monday. Rainfall amounts will range between 25 to 40 millimetres. A period of ice pellets and freezing rain is forecast during the transition from snow to rain. Snowfall amounts along the Atlantic coast are expected to be in the range of 10 to 15 centimetres. Snow at times heavy will persist across the remainder of the province where 20 to 40 centimetres are likely. Another brief shot of snow is expected Tuesday morning in the wake of the system. Conditions will gradually improve through the day on Tuesday as the low moves away.
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. 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.

10:25 PM AST Sunday 01 February 2015
Winter storm warning in effect for:
  • Queens County P.E.I.
Hazardous winter conditions are expected.

A low pressure system will approach the Maritimes on Monday and cross eastern Nova Scotia on Tuesday. Current guidance suggests that snow will develop over the island late in the day on Monday and become heavy Monday night. Strong winds will develop Monday night giving reduced visibilities in blowing snow. Blizzard conditions are expected over Prince County throughout Monday night. snow will change to ice pellets and freezing rain across eastern counties overnight and may become rain by dawn Tuesday. Precipitation will change back to snow later Tuesday morning and taper to flurries later in the day as the low moves away. Total snowfall amounts of 20 to 40 cm are likely for the Island with this system with highest amounts forecast for Prince County.
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.

10:23 PM AST Sunday 01 February 2015
Blizzard warning in effect for:
  • Fredericton and Southern York County
Blizzard conditions with poor visibility in snow and blowing snow are expected or occurring.

An intensifying low pressure system will approach the region on Monday and pass over Nova Scotia Tuesday morning. Snow will develop near noon on Monday over southwestern New Brunswick and then spread throughout the province in the afternoon. Strong northeast winds will accompany the system and will give blowing snow Monday night. Total snowfall amounts of up to 40 centimetres are expected with this system.
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. 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 #NBStorm.

Winter Storm Kari event summary

AWCN14 CWHX 010947
WEATHER SUMMARY FOR NEW BRUNSWICK ISSUED BY ENVIRONMENT CANADA AT 
5:47 A.M. AST SUNDAY 1 FEBRUARY 2015.

AN INTENSE LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM BROUGHT SNOW, BLOWING SNOW, AND
STRONG WINDS TO NEW BRUNSWICK ON SATURDAY. THE SYSTEM SPREAD 20 TO 35 
CENTIMETRES OF SNOW OVER MUCH OF THE PROVINCE.

THE FOLLOWING IS A SUMMARY OF SNOWFALL AMOUNTS AND PEAK WINDS 
RECEIVED BY ENVIRONMENT CANADA AS OF 2:00 A.M. AST SUNDAY.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS SUMMARY CONTAINS PRELIMINARY OR UNOFFICIAL 
INFORMATION AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A COMPLETE OR FINAL REPORT.
IN SOME CASES SNOWFALL AMOUNTS HAVE BEEN ESTIMATED.


                            SNOWFALL         PEAK WIND GUSTS
                          (CENTIMETRES)   (KILOMETRES PER HOUR)

MANNED OBSERVATION SITES

MONCTON                        36               83
SAINT JOHN                     35               74
GAGETOWN                       20               54
BATHURST                       21               50


UNMANNED OBSERVATION SITES

POINT LEPREAU                  23               56
ST STEPHEN                     22               50
FUNDY PARK                     25               57
MECHANIC SETTLEMENT            27               65
BOUCTOUCHE                     18               67
KOUCHIBOUGUAC                  35               -
MIRAMICHI                      17               50
BAS CARAQUET                   22               59
RED PINES                      25               37
DOAKTOWN                       18               45
WOODSTOCK                      11               48


END


AWCN11 CWHX 010952
WEATHER SUMMARY FOR NOVA SCOTIA ISSUED BY ENVIRONMENT CANADA AT
5:52 A.M. AST SUNDAY 1 FEBRUARY 2015.

AN INTENSE LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM BROUGHT SNOW, BLOWING SNOW, AND
STRONG WINDS TO WESTERN NOVA SCOTIA ON SATURDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT. 
THE HARDEST HIT AREAS OF WESTERN NOVA SCOTIA SAW 15 TO 25
CENTIMETRES OF SNOW.

THE FOLLOWING IS A SUMMARY OF SNOWFALL AMOUNTS AND PEAK WINDS 
RECEIVED BY ENVIRONMENT CANADA AS OF 2:00 A.M. AST SUNDAY.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS SUMMARY CONTAINS PRELIMINARY OR UNOFFICIAL 
INFORMATION AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A COMPLETE OR FINAL REPORT.


AIRPORT OBSERVATION SITES
                            SNOWFALL         PEAK WIND GUSTS
                          (CENTIMETRES)   (KILOMETRES PER HOUR)

YARMOUTH                        17                      82
GREENWOOD                       25                      54
HALIFAX STANFIELD                1                      54


AUTOMATED OBSERVATION SITES

KEJIMKUJIK NAT'L'PARK           15                      40
KENTVILLE                       20                      48
PARRSBORO                       16                      63
NAPPAN                          20                      -
BRIER ISLAND                    -                       96
BACCARO POINT                   -                       80
BEAVER ISLAND                   -                       80
GRAND ETANG                     -                      128

END