Winter 2015-2016 in Northern & Eastern Maine, so far

...The winter of 2015-2016...

As of January 28, 2016, for the meteorological winter which began on December 1st, it is the warmest winter to date on record at Caribou and the 3rd warmest to date at Bangor.

So far this winter the lowest temperature observed at Caribou was 9 below. If this holds, it would be the warmest low temperature ever observed during a winter season at Caribou.

The lowest high temperature observed so far this winter at Caribou was 9 above. If that holds, it would be the warmest on record at Caribou.

At Bangor, the lowest temperature observed so far this winter was 8 below, which is not a record. In most winters the lowest observed temperature at Bangor will fall into the 10 to 25 below range.

The lowest high temperature at Bangor so far this winter is 14 above, which is not a record. In most winters, the lowest high temperature at Bangor will fall between zero and 10 above.

A total of 16.2 inches of snow has been observed so far at Bangor this winter. This is the least amount of snow since the winter of 2006-2007.

A total of 42.5 inches of snow has been observed so far at Caribou this winter. This is the least amount of snow since the winter of 2010-2011.

End of the month Nor'Easter Update Three

End of the month Nor'Easter Update Two

End of the month Nor'Easter Update One

10:50 AM AST Friday 29 January 2016
Snowfall warning in effect for:

• Prince County P.E.I.

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

A low pressure system over southern Quebec will track east and merge with a low passing south of Nova Scotia today. The precipitation will begin as a mix of rain and snow and then change to snow this afternoon. Along the Atlantic coast of Nova Scotia up to 20 mm of rain is forecast. Snow will intensify later this afternoon and evening before tapering to flurries early Saturday. Total snowfall amounts of 15 to 20 cm can be expected by Saturday morning.
Be prepared to adjust your driving with changing road conditions. Visibility may be suddenly reduced at times in heavy snow. For information on emergency plans and kits go to http://www.getprepared.gc.ca/

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.

10:22 AM AST Friday 29 January 2016
Snowfall warning in effect for:

• Moncton and Southeast New Brunswick

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

A low pressure system will track south of Nova Scotia this evening and bring snow to parts of the province today and tonight. Periods of snow will begin this afternoon over southeastern regions of the province and intensify this evening. Total snowfall amounts of 15 to 20 cm are expected from this event by Saturday morning.
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.

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.