Winter Storm Ethan Another Dose Of Christmas Chaos

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
1000 AM EST Sun Dec 24 2017

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Northwest Aroostook-Northeast Aroostook-Northern Somerset-
Northern Piscataquis-Northern Penobscot-Southeast Aroostook-
Including the cities of Allagash, Clayton Lake, Madawaska,
Fort Kent, Frenchville, Presque Isle, Caribou, Van Buren,
Mars Hill, 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
1000 AM EST Sun Dec 24 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 7 PM EST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Plan on difficult
  travel conditions, including during the morning commute on
  Monday. Total snow accumulations of 7 to 10 inches, with
  localized amounts up to 12 inches.

* WHERE...Northwest Aroostook, Northeast Aroostook, Northern
  Somerset, Northern Piscataquis, Northern Penobscot and
  Southeast Aroostook County.

* WHEN...4 AM to 7 PM Monday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 30 mph will
  cause areas of blowing and drifting snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow and blowing snow means severe
winter weather conditions are expected. If you must travel, keep
an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an
emergency. The latest road conditions for Maine can be obtained
by going to newengland511.org.

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Duda

11:03 AM AST Sunday 24 December 2017
Winter storm warning in effect for:

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

A low pressure system will develop off Cape Hatteras this evening and intensify rapidly as it moves northeastward to lie over southern New Brunswick by Monday evening.

Snow and blowing snow is forecast to develop over Prince County Christmas Day morning giving poor visibilities in blowing snow. Near 15 centimetres of snowfall is expected by late afternoon.

In addition, this intense low will produce large waves and storm surge, which will give higher than normal water levels and rough pounding surf for the north facing shorelines of the island Monday night.

Rapidly accumulating snow could make travel difficult over some locations. Prepare for quickly changing and deteriorating travel conditions. Visibility will be suddenly reduced to near zero at times in heavy snow and blowing 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 using #PEStorm.

11:03 AM AST Sunday 24 December 2017
Special weather statement in effect for:

Queens County P.E.I.
A low pressure system is forecast to develop off Cape Hatteras this evening and intensify rapidly as it moves northeastward to lie over the Gulf of St. Lawrence Monday evening. Snow and blowing snow ahead of the storm will spread across the province on Christmas day morning. Over central and eastern areas, the snow is forecast to change over to ice pellets and then rain in the afternoon. The precipitation is expected to taper off in the evening.

Current indications are that central and eastern areas of the province will receive less than 15 centimetres.

In addition, this intense low will produce large waves and storm surge, which will give higher than normal water levels and rough pounding surf for the north facing shorelines of the island Monday night.

Environment Canada will continue to monitor the development of this storm and provide updates as new information becomes available.

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 using #PEStorm.

11:02 AM AST Sunday 24 December 2017
Wind warning in effect for:

Halifax Metro and Halifax County West
Strong winds that may cause damage are expected or occurring.

A low pressure system is forecast to develop off Cape Hatteras this evening and intensify rapidly as it moves northeastward to lie over southern New Brunswick by Monday evening.

Very strong and gusty southwest winds are forecast to develop over western areas of the province Christmas Day afternoon. These winds are expected to be strongest over western most counties, gusting up to 110 km/h. Elsewhere southwest winds gusting to 90 km/h are expected.

In addition, very large waves causing heavy pounding surf can be expected late Christmas Day afternoon and into the evening along shorelines where southwesterly waves come onshore.

Environment Canada will continue to monitor the development of this storm and provide updates as new information becomes available.

Damage to buildings, such as to roof shingles and windows, may occur. High winds may toss loose objects or cause tree branches to break.

Wind warnings are issued when there is a significant risk of damaging winds.

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 using #NSStorm.

11:02 AM AST Sunday 24 December 2017
Special weather statement in effect for:

Hants County
A low pressure system is forecast to develop off Cape Hatteras this afternoon and intensify as it moves northeastward to lie over the Gulf of St. Lawrence Monday night. Snow ahead of the storm will spread across the province on Christmas day, starting early in the morning over southwestern areas, and reaching Cape Breton by late morning. The snow is expected to change over to ice pellets with a risk of freezing rain and then to showers through the day over most areas of the province.

Model guidance now indicates that warning criteria of 15 centimetres of snowfall is unlikely.

In addition, Monday, Christmas Day evening, very strong and gusty west to southwest winds will spread across the entire province. Wind warnings have been issued for western areas and will likely be extended to other areas of the province later today for Monday night.

Finally high than normal water levels due to storm surge and large waves are expected for Monday night. For the southern Gulf of St. Lawrence the main impacts will be for north facing shorelines of the coast from Pictou east to an including Cape Breton in the evening, and for the wast coast of Cape Breton near and after midnight.

Environment Canada will continue to monitor the development of this storm and provide updates as new information becomes available.

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 using #NSStorm.

10:54 AM AST Sunday 24 December 2017
Snowfall warning in effect for:

Mount Carleton - Renous Highway
Snowfall, with total amounts of 15 to 25 cm is expected.

Snowfall expected on Christmas Day for northwestern New Brunswick.

A low pressure system is expected to develop near Cape Hatteras this evening and rapidly intensify as it tracks northeastward to lie over southern New Brunswick by Monday evening.

Light snow ahead of this system will begin in the morning over western New Brunswick and intensify as it spreads eastward throughout the day. At this time 15 to 25 centimetres of snow is expected over northwestern New Brunswick by Monday evening. Additionally occasional blowing snow can be expected to develop on Christmas Day afternoon over eastern Restigouche county as well as the Mount Carleton area.

Prepare for quickly changing and deteriorating travel conditions. Visibility may be suddenly reduced at times in heavy snow. Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become difficult to navigate due to accumulating 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 ec.weatheraspc.ec@canada.ca or tweet reports using #NBStorm.

10:53 AM AST Sunday 24 December 2017
Winter storm warning in effect for:

Fredericton and Southern York County
Hazardous winter conditions are expected.

Winter storm conditions are expected on Christmas Day for New Brunswick.

A low pressure system is expected to develop near Cape Hatteras this evening and rapidly intensify as it tracks northeastward to lie over southern New Brunswick by Monday evening.

Light snow ahead of this system will begin in the morning over western New Brunswick and intensify as it spreads eastward throughout the day. Currently 15 centimetres of snow is expected by Monday evening. This fresh snowfall will combine with increasing northeasterly winds to reduce visibilities in blowing snow particularly Monday afternoon and evening.

Over southeastern sections of New Brunswick snow is expected to mix with ice pellets and a changeover to freezing rain may occur Monday afternoon.

Consider postponing non-essential travel until conditions improve. Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become difficult to navigate due to accumulating snow. Prepare for quickly changing and deteriorating travel conditions. Visibility will be suddenly reduced to near zero at times in heavy snow and blowing snow. Take extra care when walking or driving in affected areas. 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 ec.weatheraspc.ec@canada.ca or tweet reports using #NBStorm.