Sunday, March 20, 2016

Winter Storm Regis Update Two















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.

Winter Storm Regis










URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CARIBOU ME
940 AM EDT SUN MAR 20 2016

MEZ016-017-029-030-032-202200-
/O.UPG.KCAR.WS.A.0005.160321T0600Z-160322T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KCAR.WS.W.0008.160321T0600Z-160322T0000Z/
INTERIOR HANCOCK-CENTRAL WASHINGTON-COASTAL HANCOCK-
COASTAL WASHINGTON-NORTHERN WASHINGTON-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...AMHERST...AURORA...DEDHAM...EASTBROOK...
GREAT POND...ORLAND...DEBLOIS...GRAND LAKE STREAM...MEDDYBEMPS...
PEMBROKE...PERRY...PRINCETON...ELLSWORTH...BAR HARBOR...
BLUE HILL...EASTPORT...MACHIAS...CHERRYFIELD...DANFORTH...
VANCEBORO...TOPSFIELD
940 AM EDT SUN MAR 20 2016

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 8 PM EDT MONDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN CARIBOU HAS ISSUED A WINTER STORM
WARNING FOR HEAVY SNOW...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 8 PM EDT
MONDAY. THE WINTER STORM WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

* LOCATIONS...WASHINGTON AND HANCOCK COUNTIES.

* HAZARD TYPES...HEAVY SNOW.

* ACCUMULATIONS...SNOW ACCUMULATION OF 7 TO 12 INCHES.

* TIMING...LATE TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING.

* IMPACTS...HAZARDOUS TRAVEL DUE TO THE POTENTIAL FOR HEAVY SNOW
  ALONG WITH SOME BLOWING AND DRIFTING.

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

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

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$$

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CARIBOU ME
940 AM EDT SUN MAR 20 2016

MEZ015-202200-
/O.CON.KCAR.WS.A.0005.160321T0600Z-160322T0000Z/
SOUTHERN PENOBSCOT-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...BANGOR...BREWER...ORONO...OLD TOWN
940 AM EDT SUN MAR 20 2016

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING...

* LOCATIONS...SOUTHERN PENOBSCOT COUNTY.

* HAZARD TYPES...HEAVY SNOW.

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

* TIMING...LATE TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING.

* IMPACTS...HAZARDOUS TRAVEL DUE TO THE POTENTIAL FOR HEAVY SNOW
  ALONG WITH SOME BLOWING AND DRIFTING.

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WINTER STORM WATCH MEANS THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR SIGNIFICANT
SNOW...SLEET...OR ICE ACCUMULATIONS THAT MAY IMPACT TRAVEL.
CONTINUE TO MONITOR THE LATEST FORECASTS.

&&
$$

NORCROSS

11:03 AM ADT Sunday 20 March 2016
Snowfall warning in effect for:
  • Moncton and Southeast New Brunswick
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 north. Amounts of up to 20 cm of snow are forecast for southern New Brunswick by the end of the afternoon.
Strong northeasterly winds will develop giving reduced visibilities in blowing snow.
Further snowfall accumulations are expected Monday evening before the system moves away from the Maritimes. As a result additional warnings may be issued this afternoon. Storm totals of 20 to 30 cm are possible especially over south-central regions of the province.
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.

10:57 AM ADT Sunday 20 March 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 moving up the Eastern Seaboard today will cross Nova Scotia on Monday as it heads toward Newfoundland. The low will bring snow to Prince County beginning Monday morning and lasting through the day. Up to 15 centimetres of snow is expected by Monday afternoon with further amounts possible Monday evening. Strong easterly winds will develop Monday afternoon 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 #PEStorm.

10:56 AM ADT Sunday 20 March 2016
Snowfall warning in effect for:
  • Colchester County North
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 the Annapolis Valley and to Cumberland and Colchester Counties beginning Monday morning and lasting through much of the day giving up to 15 centimetres of snow. During the afternoon the snow is expected to change to a mixture of ice pellets and freezing rain then back to snow in the evening.
Be prepared to adjust your driving with changing road 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 #NSStorm