Winter Storm Niko Update One

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
950 AM EST Thu Feb 9 2017

...Significant winter storm this afternoon into tonight...

.A strong winter storm will develop off of the New England coast
this afternoon. Heavy snow is possible for the Downeast coast and
outer islands...as well as the Bangor region...during the
afternoon commute. Snow will be heavy at times into the late
evening hours before tapering off. Strong northeast winds will
result in areas of blowing snow this afternoon and tonight.

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Central Penobscot-Southern Penobscot-Northern Washington-
Including the cities of...Lincoln...Howland...Springfield...
Bangor...Brewer...Orono...Old Town...Danforth...Vanceboro...
Topsfield
950 AM EST Thu Feb 9 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EST FRIDAY...

* LOCATIONS...Bangor and Upper Penobscot region.

* HAZARD TYPES...Snow...heavy at times this afternoon and
  evening.

* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...6 to 9 inches.

* TIMING...Through tonight.

* IMPACTS...Heavy snow and strong winds will create very hazardous
  traveling conditions. Occasional blowing and drifting snow will
  cause near whiteout conditions at times.

* WINDS...North 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

* TEMPERATURES...Around 20 degrees.

* VISIBILITIES...one quarter mile or less at times.

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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RGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
950 AM EST Thu Feb 9 2017

...Significant winter storm this afternoon into tonight...

.A strong winter storm will develop off of the New England coast
this afternoon. Heavy snow is possible for the Downeast coast and
outer islands...as well as the Bangor region...during the
afternoon commute. Snow will be heavy at times into the late
evening hours before tapering off. Strong northeast winds will
result in areas of blowing snow this afternoon and tonight.

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Northern Penobscot-Southeast Aroostook-Southern Piscataquis-
Including the cities of...Millinocket...East Millinocket...
Patten...Medway...Houlton...Hodgdon...Sherman...Smyrna Mills...
Dover-Foxcroft...Milo...Guilford
950 AM EST Thu Feb 9 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EST
FRIDAY...

* LOCATIONS...Portions of the Central Highlands and southern
  Aroostook.

* HAZARD TYPES...Snow.

* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...3 to 5 inches.

* TIMING...Through tonight.

* IMPACTS...Snowfall will result in some travel difficulties with
  roads snow covered and slippery. Areas of blowing and drifting
  snow will reduce visibilities.

* WINDS...North 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.

* TEMPERATURES...Around 10 degrees.

* VISIBILITIES...One half mile or less at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow
will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered
roads and limited visibilities...and use caution while driving.

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10:57 AM AST Thursday 09 February 2017
Storm surge warning in effect for:

Pictou County
Higher than normal water levels with large waves are expected near the coast.

A low pressure system will approach Nova Scotia today and intensify. The low will track across Cape Breton Friday morning.

High water levels and large pounding waves could cause damage along northwest facing coastlines of these regions during high tide Friday morning.

Coastal flooding is possible along the shoreline. High waves combined with the surge may cause damage along the coast. Coastal erosion is possible in

vulnerable areas.

Storm surge warnings are issued when water levels pose a threat to coastal regions.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to

ec.weatheraspc.ec@canada.ca or tweet reports to #NSStorm.


10:56 AM AST Thursday 09 February 2017
Winter storm warning in effect for:

Pictou County
Hazardous winter conditions are expected.

An intensifying low pressure system will approach Nova Scotia from the southwest today and will track over Cape Breton Friday morning.

Snow, at times heavy, will develop over southwestern regions this afternoon and spread eastward this evening. The snow will become mixed with ice

pellets during the evening hours near the Atlantic coast. Total snowfall amounts of 20 to 40 cm are expected. Strong northeasterly winds gusting to

between 80 and 100 km/h will give extensive reduced visibilities in blowing snow.

Poor weather conditions may contribute to transportation delays.

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

ec.weatheraspc.ec@canada.ca or tweet reports to #NSStorm.

10:33 AM AST Thursday 09 February 2017
Snowfall warning in effect for:

Fredericton and Southern York County
Snowfall, with total amounts of about 15 cm is expected.

An intense low pressure system will track south of Nova Scotia later today and tonight. Light snow will begin this afternoon and will intensify this

evening. Occasional blowing snow is also likely beginning this evening. Snowfall amounts near 15 centimetres are expected before conditions improve

overnight or towards dawn Friday.

Prepare for quickly changing and deteriorating travel conditions. Rapidly accumulating snow could make travel difficult over some locations.

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

ec.weatheraspc.ec@canada.ca or tweet reports to #NBStorm.