Winter Storm Regis Update One

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CARIBOU ME
343 PM EDT SUN MAR 20 2016

MEZ006-011-210400-
/O.NEW.KCAR.WW.Y.0016.160321T0600Z-160322T0000Z/
SOUTHEAST AROOSTOOK-CENTRAL PENOBSCOT-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...HOULTON...HODGDON...SHERMAN...
SMYRNA MILLS...LINCOLN...HOWLAND...SPRINGFIELD
343 PM EDT SUN MAR 20 2016

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 8 PM EDT
MONDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN CARIBOU HAS ISSUED A WINTER
WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SNOW...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 8 PM
EDT MONDAY.

* LOCATIONS...SOUTHEAST AROOSTOOK AND CENTRAL PENOBSCOT COUNTIES.

* HAZARD TYPES...SNOW.

* ACCUMULATIONS...SNOW ACCUMULATION OF 4 TO 7 INCHES.

* TIMING...LATE TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING.

* IMPACTS...HAZARDOUS TRAVEL DUE TO SNOW.

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

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

* TEMPERATURES...RISING THROUGH THE 20S TO AROUND 30.

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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NORCROSS
3:58 PM ADT Sunday 20 March 2016
Snowfall warning in effect for:

• Queens County P.E.I.

Snowfall, with total amounts of 15 to 20 cm is expected.

A low pressure system moving up the Eastern Seaboard today will cross Nova Scotia on Monday as it heads toward Newfoundland. The low will bring snow to Queens County beginning Monday morning and ending overnight Monday giving 15 centimetres of snow. During the afternoon the snow is expected to become mixed with ice pellets and freezing rain then change back to snow in the evening.
Prepare for quickly changing and deteriorating travel conditions. Visibility may be suddenly reduced at times in heavy snow.

Snowfall warnings are issued when significant snowfall is expected.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to weatherASPC@ec.gc.ca or tweet reports to #PEStorm.

3:52 PM ADT Sunday 20 March 2016
Snowfall warning in effect for:

• Fredericton and Southern York County

Snowfall, with total amounts of about 20 cm is expected.

A low pressure system will approach the Maritimes tonight and track northeastward through Nova Scotia on Monday. This low will bring snow to New Brunswick beginning Monday morning in the southwest and by afternoon in the northeast. Amounts of up to 15 cm are forecast by the end of the afternoon. Further snowfall accumulations are expected Monday evening before the system moves away from the Maritimes. Total amounts of 20 cm are expected. As the snow tapers off Monday night strong northerly winds will develop giving reduced visibilities in blowing snow.
Visibility may be suddenly reduced at times in heavy snow. If visibility is reduced while driving, slow down, watch for tail lights ahead and be prepared to stop.

Snowfall warnings are issued when significant snowfall is expected.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to weatherASPC@ec.gc.ca or tweet reports to #NBStorm.