Winter Storm Orson

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
819 PM EST Sat Feb 11 2017

...Major winter storm to impact the area late Sunday through
Monday night...

.Strong low pressure will develop in the Gulf of Maine Sunday
night and move south of Nova Scotia Monday night. Heavy snowfall
is expected along with strong winds. The combination of heavy
snow and strong wind will produce blizzard conditions at times...
especially late Sunday night through Monday night in the Bangor
and Downeast region.

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Southern Penobscot-Interior Hancock-Central Washington-
Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington-
Including the cities of...Bangor...Brewer...Orono...Old Town...
Amherst...Aurora...Dedham...Eastbrook...Great Pond...Orland...
Deblois...Grand Lake Stream...Meddybemps...Pembroke...Perry...
Princeton...Ellsworth...Bar Harbor...Blue Hill...Eastport...
Machias...Cherryfield
819 PM EST Sat Feb 11 2017

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM SUNDAY TO 5 AM
EST TUESDAY...

* LOCATIONS...The Bangor region and Downeast.

* HAZARD TYPES...Heavy snow along with significant blowing and
  drifting snow.

* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...18 to 24 inches.

* TIMING...Sunday night through Monday night. The worst
  conditions are expected later Sunday night through Monday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will lead to blowing snow with
  significantly reduced visibilities in whiteout conditions.
  Extremely hazardous travel is expected Sunday night into Monday
  night. Travel could be near impossible at times later Sunday
  night into Monday. Localized drifting of snow could exceed 5
  feet. Power outages are also possible with strong winds.

* WINDS...Northeast 30 to 40 mph. Gusts up to 50 mph across
  interior areas...with gusts up to 60 mph along the coast.

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

* TEMPERATURES...In the 20s.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are
expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds
and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout
conditions...making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If
you must travel...have a winter survival kit with you. If you get
stranded...stay with your vehicle.

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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
819 PM EST Sat Feb 11 2017

...Major winter storm to impact the area late Sunday through
Monday night...

.Strong low pressure will develop in the Gulf of Maine Sunday
night and move south of Nova Scotia Monday night. Heavy snowfall
is expected along with strong winds. The combination of heavy
snow and strong wind will produce blizzard conditions at times...
especially late Sunday night through Monday night in the Bangor
and Downeast region.

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Northern Piscataquis-Northern Penobscot-Southeast Aroostook-
Central Piscataquis-Central Penobscot-Southern Piscataquis-
Northern Washington-
Including the cities of...Baxter St Park...Chamberlain Lake...
Churchill Dam...Mount Katahdin...Millinocket...East Millinocket...
Patten...Medway...Houlton...Hodgdon...Sherman...Smyrna Mills...
Greenville...Monson...Blanchard...Lincoln...Howland...
Springfield...Dover-Foxcroft...Milo...Guilford...Danforth...
Vanceboro...Topsfield
819 PM EST Sat Feb 11 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM SUNDAY TO
5 AM EST TUESDAY...

* LOCATIONS...Southern Aroostook county...the Central Highlands
  and the Upper Penobscot Valley.

* HAZARD TYPES...Heavy snow along with significant blowing and
  drifting snow.

* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...12 to 18 inches.

* TIMING...Sunday night through Monday night. The worst
  conditions are expected later Sunday night through Monday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will lead to blowing snow with whiteout
  conditons at times. Extremely hazardous travel is expected
  Sunday night into Monday night.

* WINDS...Northeast 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* TEMPERATURES...Mid teens to mid 20s.

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
819 PM EST Sat Feb 11 2017

...Major winter storm to impact the area late Sunday through
Monday night...

.Strong low pressure will develop in the Gulf of Maine Sunday
night and move south of Nova Scotia Monday night. Heavy snowfall
is expected along with strong winds. The combination of heavy
snow and strong wind will produce blizzard conditions at times...
especially late Sunday night through Monday night in the Bangor
and Downeast region.

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Northwest Aroostook-Northeast Aroostook-Northern Somerset-
Including the cities of...Allagash...Clayton Lake...Madawaska...
Fort Kent...Frenchville...Presque Isle...Caribou...Van Buren...
Mars Hill...Baker Lake...Billy-Jack Depot
819 PM EST Sat Feb 11 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM SUNDAY TO
5 AM EST TUESDAY...

* LOCATIONS...Northern Aroostook and Northern Somerset counties.

* HAZARD TYPES...Snow and blowing snow.

* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...6 to 10 inches.

* TIMING...Sunday night through Monday night. The worst
  conditions are expected later Sunday night through Monday.

* IMPACTS...Snow and blowing snow will reduce visibilities and
  create hazardous travel conditions.

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

* TEMPERATURES...Through the teens to the lower 20s.

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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9:59 PM AST Saturday 11 February 2017
Special weather statement in effect for:

Mount Carleton - Renous Highway
A low pressure system will develop near the eastern seaboard on Sunday then rapidly intensify and approach the Maritimes Sunday night. The low

will track south of Nova Scotia on Monday and Monday night.

Periods of snow is forecast to develop overnight Sunday night and persist on Monday. There is a lot of uncertainty as to the amount of accumulation

over these regions at this time. Gusty northeast winds will likely give reduced visibilities in blowing snow over exposed areas.

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.

9:55 PM AST Saturday 11 February 2017
Winter storm watch in effect for:

Fredericton and Southern York County
A low pressure system will form along the eastern seaboard on Sunday then rapidly intensify as it approaches the Maritimes Sunday night. The low

will then track slowly south of Nova Scotia Monday and Monday night.

Snow will begin over southern New Brunswick late Sunday evening or overnight Sunday night, beginning first in the southwest. Towards Monday

morning this snow is forecast to become heavy at times. Strong northeasterly winds will also develop overnight Sunday night.

On Monday heavy snow and very strong northeast winds will give poor visibilities in blowing snow. Snowfall accumulations of near or exceeding 25

centimetres are likely on Monday.

Visibility may be suddenly reduced at times in heavy snow. Poor weather conditions may contribute to transportation delays.

Winter storm watches 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.

3:45 PM AST Saturday 11 February 2017
Special weather statement in effect for:

Sydney Metro and Cape Breton County
An intense low pressure system will approach the Maritimes Sunday night bringing heavy snow and high winds to Nova Scotia Monday and Monday

night. Current indications suggest that the precipitation may linger into Tuesday for eastern regions. The snow will begin Monday morning and

intensify throughout the day. Strong winds will accompany this storm which will likely cause reduced visibilities in blowing snow. Strong winds could

also cause high water levels and coastal flooding for some localities during high tide. Snowfall amounts are difficult to pinpoint at this time but are

likely to be significant.

The public is advised to monitor future forecasts and advisories 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.

3:44 PM AST Saturday 11 February 2017
Special weather statement in effect for:

Queens County P.E.I.
A low pressure system is expected to develop south of Cape Cod Sunday evening and intensify as it moves towards the Maritimes. Light snow will

begin Monday morning, but will intensify Monday afternoon and continue into Monday evening. Strong northeasterly winds combined with the

heavy snow will give whiteout conditions in blowing snow across much of the island.

Early indications suggest snowfall amounts of 15 to 20 centimetres with this storm.

The strong winds associated with this storm combined with higher than normal water levels will give a risk of flooding for some localities during high

tide.

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.

3:44 PM AST Saturday 11 February 2017
Winter storm watch in effect for:

Halifax Metro and Halifax County West
A low pressure system is expected to develop south of Cape Cod Sunday evening and intensify as it moves towards Nova Scotia. Snow will begin over

southwestern Nova Scotia Sunday evening and spread northward throughout the night reaching northern Nova Scotia by Monday morning.

As the storm approaches the province on Monday, it will intensify and give heavy snow, gusty winds, and blowing snow resulting in blizzard like

conditions to much of the province on Monday.

Early indications suggest snowfall amounts near 25 centimetres with many areas likely exceeding this amount on Monday.

Higher than normal water levels combined with the high tide on Monday could produce some localized flooding along parts of the Atlantic coast.

Visibility may be suddenly reduced at times in heavy snow. Travel is expected to be hazardous due to reduced visibility in some locations. Poor

weather conditions may contribute to transportation delays.

Winter storm watches 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.