Winter Storm Lexi Update One

Winter Storm Lexi

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CARIBOU ME
414 PM EST THU FEB 4 2016

MEZ015-032-050600-
/O.NEW.KCAR.WW.Y.0004.160205T0800Z-160206T0000Z/
SOUTHERN PENOBSCOT-NORTHERN WASHINGTON-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...BANGOR...BREWER...ORONO...OLD TOWN...
DANFORTH...VANCEBORO...TOPSFIELD
414 PM EST THU FEB 4 2016

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 7 PM EST
FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN CARIBOU HAS ISSUED A WINTER
WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SNOW...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 7 PM
EST FRIDAY.

* LOCATIONS...SOUTHERN PENOBSCOT AND NORTHERN WASHINGTON COUNTY.

* HAZARD TYPES...SNOW.

* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...3 TO 5 INCHES.

* TIMING...EARLY FRIDAY MORNING INTO FRIDAY EVENING.

* IMPACTS...HAZARDOUS DRIVING CONDITIONS.

* WINDS...NORTH 10 TO 20 MPH.

* TEMPERATURES...HIGH TEMPERATURES AROUND 30 TO THE LOWER 30S.

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

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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4:06 PM AST Thursday 04 February 2016
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 slow moving frontal trough will pass over Nova Scotia tonight giving some additional rain this evening. Overnight a low pressure system will develop southwest of the province and track northeastward on Friday. This low will bring additional rainfall amounts of 20 to 30 mm during the day Friday to southwest Nova Scotia and along the atlantic coast. Rain will change to snow Friday evening as it passes through ice pellets and freezing rain.
Localized flooding in low-lying areas is possible.

Rainfall warnings are issued when significant rainfall 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 #NSStorm.

4:04 PM AST Thursday 04 February 2016
Winter storm warning in effect for:

• Queens County P.E.I.

Hazardous winter conditions are expected. Significant amounts of snow are expected.

A low pressure system will approach from the southwest on Friday.
Snow will develop early Friday morning ahead of this system and persist throughout the day. Snow will taper off overnight friday however blowing snow could remain an issue into early Saturday morning. Snow fall amounts are expected to reach 25 cm but could be even higher in some areas.
Rapidly accumulating snow could make travel difficult over some locations. Visibility may be suddenly reduced at times in heavy snow. Poor weather conditions may contribute to transportation delays.

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.

4:03 PM AST Thursday 04 February 2016
Winter storm warning in effect for:

• Cumberland County North and Cobequid Pass

Hazardous winter conditions are expected.

A low pressure system will approach from the southwest on Friday. Rain will persist over most regions in advance of this system, but as the low moves eastward on Friday temperatures will drop behind the low and precipitation will change through ice pellets and freezing rain to snow.

Over northern areas of Nova Scotia snowfall amounts are expected to be highest, possibly exceeding 30 cm. The combination of snow and freezing rain is the main concern for the areas from northwestern Cape Breton down through Pictou County and into the Annapolis Valley. There is still some uncertainty in the exact phase of the precipitation and snowfall amounts for the regions will be highly variable.
Rapidly accumulating snow could make travel difficult over some locations. Prepare for quickly changing and deteriorating travel conditions. Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become icy and slippery. Ice build-up may cause tree branches to break.

Winter storm warnings are issued when multiple types of severe winter weather are expected to occur together.

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 #NSStorm.

3:37 PM AST Thursday 04 February 2016
Winter storm warning in effect for:

• Moncton and Southeast New Brunswick

Hazardous winter conditions are expected.

A low pressure system will approach from the southwest on Friday. A brief period of rain along the coast and of freezing rain inland is expected overnight before the main area of precipitation reaches the Maritimes. Snow, heavy at times, will start by morning over southwestern regions and then spread to the rest of southern New Brunswick. Gusty northerly winds will develop during the afternoon and cause some blowing snow. The snow will taper off Friday evening and total snowfall amounts will range from 25 to 35 cm.
Consider postponing non-essential travel until conditions improve. Prepare for quickly changing and deteriorating travel conditions. Poor weather conditions may contribute to transportation delays.

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.

3:34 PM AST Thursday 04 February 2016
Snowfall warning in effect for:

• Fredericton and Southern York County

Snowfall, with total amounts of about 15 cm is expected.

A low pressure system will approach from the southwest on Friday. Snow, heavy at times, will start by morning over southwestern regions and then spread to the rest of southern New Brunswick. The snow will taper off Friday evening.
Rapidly accumulating snow could make travel difficult over some locations. Visibility may be suddenly reduced at times in heavy snow. Take frequent breaks and avoid strain when clearing 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.