Winter Storm Niko

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
1013 PM EST Wed Feb 8 2017

...A fast moving but significant winter storm arrives Thursday...

.A winter storm will rapidly develop off the New England coast
during the day Thursday. This powerful storm will spread snow
along and northwest of its track, as it moves into the Gulf of
Maine by the afternoon. Snow will break out Thursday morning
across southern New Hampshire, and spread north and east through
the day. Snow is expected to quickly end from southwest to
northeast during the late afternoon and evening hours. Much
colder air will follow this system for Thursday night and Friday
with bitterly cold wind chills expected.

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Interior Cumberland-Androscoggin-Kennebec-Interior Waldo-
Coastal Cumberland-Sagadahoc-Lincoln-Knox-Coastal Waldo-
Including the cities of New Gloucester, Gray, North Windham,
Gorham, Bridgton, Greene, Lewiston, Sabattus, Wales, Minot,
Turner, Auburn, Livermore Falls, Augusta, Sidney, Windsor,
Vassalboro, Waterville, China, Palermo, Brooks, Jackson, Knox,
Liberty, Montville, Morrill, Waldo, Winterport, Unity, Portland,
Cape Elizabeth, South Portland, Westbrook, Yarmouth, Brunswick,
Arrowsic, Bath, Phippsburg, Bowdoinham, Topsham, Bowdoin,
Whitefield, Dresden, Alna, Bremen, Bristol, Damariscotta,
Newcastle, Boothbay Harbor, Wiscasset, Waldoboro, Owls Head,
Rockland, Appleton, Camden, Hope, Rockport, Thomaston, Belfast,
Northport, Searsmont, and Lincolnville
1013 PM EST Wed Feb 8 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 10 PM EST
THURSDAY...

* Hazard types...Heavy snow.

* Accumulations...Snow accumulation of 5 to 8 inches.

* Timing...Snow will start Thursday morning, becoming heavy at
  times during the afternoon. Snow will taper off quickly during
  the late afternoon.

* Impacts...Snow covered roads will lead to hazardous travel
  conditions.

* Winds...North 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* Temperatures...9 to 19 above.

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.

For a more precise forecast for your specific location...go to
www.weather.gov/gray.

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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
311 PM EST Wed Feb 8 2017

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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
311 PM EST Wed Feb 8 2017

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH
LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...

The National Weather Service in Caribou has issued a Winter Storm
Watch...which is in effect from Thursday morning through late
Thursday night.

* LOCATIONS...Lower Penobscot valley and east central areas.

* HAZARD TYPES...Snow.

* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...5 to 9 inches.

* TIMING...late Thursday morning into Thursday night.

* IMPACTS...Potential moderate to heavy snowfall and significant
  winds will result in Snow covered roads...some blowing and
  drifting and difficult driving conditions.

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

* TEMPERATURES...5 to 16 above.

* VISIBILITIES...occasional one quarter to one half mile 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.

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VJN

9:07 PM AST Wednesday 08 February 2017
Winter storm warning in effect for:

Queens County P.E.I.
Hazardous winter conditions are expected.

A deepening low pressure system will approach the Maritimes from the southwest late in the day Thursday tracking east of the island overnight and into Friday morning. Snow, at times heavy, will develop in the evening. Total snowfall amounts of up to 20 cm are expected. Strong northeasterly winds gusting to 80 km/h will develop Thursday night resulting in extensive blowing snow.

Higher than normal water levels and rough pounding surf is anticipated during high tide Friday morning over eastern portions of the Island.

Visibility may be suddenly reduced at times in heavy 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 #PEStorm.

9:06 PM AST Wednesday 08 February 2017
Winter storm warning in effect for:

Halifax Metro and Halifax County West
Hazardous winter conditions are expected.

A deepening low pressure system will approach Nova Scotia from the southwest late in the day Thursday and will track just east of the province overnight and into Friday morning. Snow, at times heavy, will develop in the southwest in the afternoon and spread eastward throughout the evening. The snow will become mixed with ice pellets during the evening hours near the Atlantic coast. Total snowfall amounts of 20 to 30 cm are expected. Strong northeasterly winds gusting to between 80 and 100 km/h will give extensive reduced visibilities in blowing snow.

Visibility may be suddenly reduced at times in heavy 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.

9:05 PM AST Wednesday 08 February 2017
Special weather statement in effect for:

Sydney Metro and Cape Breton County
An intense low pressure system will approach the Maritimes late in the day Thursday tracking across Cape Breton overnight and into Friday. Snow and ice pellets will develop Thursday evening then will change to rain or freezing rain near or after midnight. Total snowfall amounts are expected to remain below warning criteria at this time. Strong northeasterly winds gusting to 80 km/h will result in extensive blowing snow Thursday evening.

Higher than normal water levels and rough pounding surf is anticipated along western Cape Breton shorelines during high tide Friday morning.

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.

9:04 PM AST Wednesday 08 February 2017
Winter storm warning in effect for:

Moncton and Southeast New Brunswick
Hazardous winter conditions are expected.

An intense low pressure system will track south of Nova Scotia on Thursday bringing snow and blowing snow to New Brunswick. Light snow will begin Thursday afternoon, then intensify during the evening. Winds associated with this system will combine with the snow to produce reduced visibilities Thursday night. Conditions are expected to improve overnight Thursday into Friday. Snowfall amounts of 15 to 25 centimetres are expected.

Consider postponing non-essential travel until conditions improve. Prepare for quickly changing and deteriorating travel conditions. Visibility may be suddenly reduced at times in heavy snow.

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 #NBStorm.

9:03 PM AST Wednesday 08 February 2017
Special weather statement in effect for:

Fredericton and Southern York County
Another low pressure system will approach New Brunswick on Thursday bringing snow to the region. Light snow is expected to begin Thursday afternoon then intensify Thursday evening. Snowfall amounts range from 5 centimetres for extreme northwestern New Brunswick to 25 centimetres for southern and southeastern New Brunswick where winter storm warnings have been issued for snow and blowing snow.

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.