Winter Storm Pluto

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
311 PM EST Wed Feb 15 2017

...Winter storm will begin this afternoon and evening...

.Low pressure approaching from the west today will re-develop
across the southern Gulf of Maine this evening. The low is then
expected to intensify while tracking east toward the Maritime
Provinces tonight through Thursday.

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Central Piscataquis-Central Penobscot-Southern Penobscot-
Interior Hancock-Central Washington-Coastal Hancock-
Coastal Washington-Southern Piscataquis-Northern Washington-
Including the cities of Greenville, Monson, Blanchard, Lincoln,
Howland, Springfield, Bangor, Brewer, Orono, Old Town, Amherst,
Aurora, Dedham, Eastbrook, Great Pond, Orland, Calais,
Grand Lake Stream, Wesley, Perry, Princeton, Ellsworth,
Bar Harbor, Bucksport, Castine, Eastport, Machias, Cherryfield,
Dover-Foxcroft, Milo, Guilford, Danforth, Vanceboro,
and Topsfield
311 PM EST Wed Feb 15 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST
THURSDAY...

* LOCATIONS...Bangor and Downeast...the Central Highlands and
  Upper Penobscot Valley.

* HAZARD TYPES...Snow.

* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...6 to 12 inches.

* TIMING...This afternoon into Thursday afternoon. The heaviest
  snow is expected to occur tonight through daybreak Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Heavy snowfall along with reduced visibilities will
  make travel hazardous.

* WINDS...Northeast 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* TEMPERATURES...Falling into the upper teens and lower 20s
  through tonight, then rising to the mid and upper 20s tomorrow.

* 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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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
311 PM EST Wed Feb 15 2017

...Winter storm will begin this afternoon and evening...

.Low pressure approaching from the west today will re-develop
across the southern Gulf of Maine this evening. The low is then
expected to intensify while tracking east toward the Maritime
Provinces tonight through Thursday.

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Northern Somerset-Northern Piscataquis-Northern Penobscot-
Southeast Aroostook-
Including the cities of Baker Lake, Billy-Jack Depot,
Baxter St Park, Chamberlain Lake, Churchill Dam, Mount Katahdin,
Millinocket, East Millinocket, Patten, Medway, Houlton, Hodgdon,
Sherman, and Smyrna Mills
311 PM EST Wed Feb 15 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST
THURSDAY...

* LOCATIONS...Northern Somerset...Northern Piscataquis...
  Northern Penobscot...Southeast Aroostook county.

* HAZARD TYPES...Snow.

* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...3 to 6 inches.

* TIMING...This afternoon into Thursday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Snow will lead to slippery roads and reduced
  visibility at times.

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

* TEMPERATURES...Falling into the teens through tonight, then
  rising into the lower 20s tomorrow.

* VISIBILITIES...less than one half mile 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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Kredensor

4:07 PM AST Wednesday 15 February 2017
Special weather statement in effect for:

Sydney Metro and Cape Breton County
A low pressure system developing south of Cape Cod will move northeastward tonight tracking west of Cape Breton Thursday morning. Snow will

begin tonight over southwestern areas and spread northward reaching Cape Breton overnight. The snow will become mixed with ice pellets along the

Atlantic Coast overnight then change to rain Thursday morning over eastern Mainland Nova Scotia and Cape Breton. As the rain tapers off Thursday

afternoon temperatures will drop below freezing and flurries will develop. High winds will accompany this storm giving reduced visibilities in blowing

overnight and into Thursday.

Total snowfall amounts of 10 to 15 centimetres are expected, but higher amounts remain a possibility.

Environment Canada will continue to monitor the development of this storm as warnings may be required.

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.

4:07 PM AST Wednesday 15 February 2017
Special weather statement in effect for:

Yarmouth County
A low pressure system developing south of Cape Cod will move northeastward tonight tracking west of Cape Breton Thursday morning. Snow will

begin tonight over southwestern areas and spread northward reaching Cape Breton overnight. The snow will become mixed with ice pellets along the

Atlantic Coast overnight then change to rain Thursday morning over eastern Mainland Nova Scotia and Cape Breton. As the rain tapers off Thursday

afternoon temperatures will drop below freezing and flurries will develop. High winds will accompany this storm giving reduced visibilities in blowing

overnight and into Thursday.

Total snowfall amounts of 10 to 15 centimetres are expected, but higher amounts remain a possibility.

Environment Canada will continue to monitor the development of this storm as warnings may be required.

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.

4:01 PM AST Wednesday 15 February 2017
Winter storm warning in effect for:

Fredericton and Southern York County
Hazardous winter conditions are expected.

A low pressure system near Cape Cod will intensify as it moves towards the Maritimes tonight and over the southern Gulf of St. Lawrence by Thursday

evening. Snow and blowing snow associated with this feature will spread across southern New Brunswick tonight and persist into Thursday. Gusty

northeasterly winds up to 80 km/hr are possible over the southeastern regions which will combine with the heavy snow to reduce visibilities in

blowing snow. Total snowfall accumulation between 15 and 30 cm is expected with highest amounts over southeastern regions by Thursday evening.

Visibility will be suddenly reduced to near zero at times in heavy snow and blowing snow. Poor weather conditions may contribute to transportation

delays. If visibility is reduced while driving, slow down, watch for tail lights ahead and be prepared to stop.

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.

4:05 PM AST Wednesday 15 February 2017
Special weather statement in effect for:

Campbellton and eastern half of Restigouche County
western half of Restigouche County
A low pressure system near Cape Cod will intensify as it moves towards the Maritimes tonight and to southern Gulf of St. Lawrence by Thursday

evening. Snow will begin across southern New Brunswick this evening and spread across central and northern New Brunswick tonight. The snow will

persist Thursday. Current indications point to snowfall amounts of 10 to 15 cm over central and northwestern New Brunswick. Strong winds and

reduced visibilities in blowing snow over exposed areas are expected tonight and Thursday. Forecast models are trending to a more easterly storm

track which could mean lesser snowfall amounts.

Winter storm warnings have been issued for southern and northeastern New Brunswick.

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.

3:59 PM AST Wednesday 15 February 2017
Winter storm warning in effect for:

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

A low pressure system developing south of Cape Cod will move northeastward tonight tracking west of Cape Breton Thursday morning. Snow will

develop this evening and spread northward throughout the night. Gusty northeast winds of 80 km/h combined with heavy snow will give reduced

visibilities in blowing snow. Snowfall amounts near 15 cm are expected by Thursday afternoon with this storm.

Conditions will begin to improve through the afternoon on Thursday as the low moves north of the province.

Rapidly accumulating snow could make travel difficult over some locations. Visibility will be suddenly reduced to near zero at times in heavy snow and

blowing snow. If visibility is reduced while driving, slow down, watch for tail lights ahead and be prepared to stop.

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.

3:56 PM AST Wednesday 15 February 2017
Winter storm warning in effect for:

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

A low pressure system developing south of Cape Cod will track northeastward tonight passing east of the island near noon Thursday. Snow will

develop overnight and persist into late Thursday afternoon. Gusty northeast winds of 70 km/h combined with the heavy snow will give reduced

visibilities in blowing snow. Snowfall amounts of 25 cm are expected by Thursday afternoon with this storm.

Conditions will begin to gradually improve early Thursday evening as the low moves north of the island.

Prepare for quickly changing and deteriorating travel conditions. Visibility will be suddenly reduced to near zero at times in heavy snow and blowing

snow. If visibility is reduced while driving, slow down, watch for tail lights ahead and be prepared to stop.

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.