Winter Storm Skylar Update Six

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
921 AM EDT Tue Mar 13 2018

...Nor`easter EXPECTED TO BRING HEAVY SNOW TO THE REGION AND
BLIZZARD CONDITIONS NEAR THE COAST THROUGH WEDNESDAY...

.Low pressure centered south of Cape Cod is rapidly strengthening
as it moves to the northeast. This powerful storm will pass south
and east of New England moving into the Canadian Maritimes by
early Wednesday. Snow will continue to spread north and west and
become heavy at times by late morning. Winds will rapidly increase
in coastal sections early this afternoon into this evening. The
falling snow combined with strong winds will result in blizzard
conditions at times for coastal Maine and the seacoast of New
Hampshire. The heaviest snow and strongest winds will begin to
taper off from southwest to northeast this evening. Additional,
lighter snowfall will continue overnight and into Wednesday
especially in central and mid-coast maine and the mountains and
foothills of Maine and New Hampshire.

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Coastal York-Coastal Cumberland-Sagadahoc-Lincoln-Knox-
Coastal Waldo-Coastal Rockingham-
Including the cities of Biddeford, Saco, Old Orchard Beach,
Kittery, 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, Lincolnville, Greenland,
Portsmouth, Rye, Hampton, Hampton Falls, North Hampton,
and Seabrook
921 AM EDT Tue Mar 13 2018

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Travel will be very
  dangerous to impossible, especially this afternoon and
  evening. Tree branches could fall as well. Total snow
  accumulations of 14 to 18 inches are expected, with locally
  higher amounts.

* WHERE...Lincoln, Knox, and Coastal Waldo Counties.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 2 AM EDT Wednesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 55 mph will
  cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant
  drifting of the snow is likely.

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

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4:49 AM ADT Tuesday 13 March 2018
Wind warning in effect for:

Queens County P.E.I.
Strong winds that may cause damage are expected or occurring.

Very strong east to northeasterly winds gusting to 90 km/h expected tonight and Wednesday.

An intense low pressure system will approach the Maritimes from the southwest today and tonight. The low centre is expected to track across Nova Scotia Wednesday morning then linger over the Gulf of St. Lawrence on Wednesday.

Ahead of this system very strong east to northeasterly winds will develop tonight and persist for much of Wednesday. General gusts to 70 to 90 km/h are likely, with the highest gusts along parts of the coast and over exposed areas.

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 #PEStorm.

4:48 AM ADT Tuesday 13 March 2018
Winter storm warning in effect for:

Campbellton and eastern half of Restigouche County
Hazardous winter conditions are expected.

Heavy snow, strong winds and blowing snow are expected tonight and continuing through Wednesday.

An intense low pressure system will approach the Maritimes from the southwest today and tonight. The low centre is expected to track across Nova Scotia Wednesday morning then linger over the Gulf of St. LAwrence on Wednesday.

Snow at times heavy is expected to begin over southwestern New Brunswick late this afternoon and reach northern regions by early evening. Snow will persist over much of the province on Wednesday. Total snowfall amounts of 15 to 25 centimetres are generally expected by late Wednesday but could reach up to 40 centimetres in isolated spots over the eastern half of the province. Strong northeasterly winds gusting to 60 to 80 km/h will develop this evening, likely give extensive blowing and drifting snow. These winds will ease over most of the province on Wednesday but will continue over northeastern sections until late in the day.

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. Public Safety Canada encourages everyone to make an emergency plan and get an emergency kit with drinking water, food, medicine, a first-aid kit and a flashlight. For information on emergency plans and kits go to http://www.getprepared.gc.ca/

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 #NBStorm.

4:48 AM ADT Tuesday 13 March 2018
Wind warning in effect for:

Sydney Metro and Cape Breton County
Strong winds that may cause damage are expected or occurring.

Very strong east to northeasterly winds gusting to 90 km/h expected tonight into Wednesday morning, with gusts to 110 km/h possible along parts of the Atlantic coast tonight.

An intense low pressure system will approach the Maritimes from the southwest today and tonight. The low centre is expected to track across Nova Scotia Wednesday morning then linger over the Gulf of St. Lawrence on Wednesday.

Ahead of this system very strong east to northeasterly winds will develop later in the day and persist tonight. General gusts to 70 to 90 km/h are likely, with gusts to 110 km/h possible along parts of the Atlantic coast tonight. These winds will likely give reduced visibilities in blowing snow and could lead to power outages.

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.

4:47 AM ADT Tuesday 13 March 2018
Winter storm warning in effect for:

Cumberland County North and Cobequid Pass
Heavy snowfall and high winds are expected.

Heavy snow and high winds with blowing snow expected later today and tonight.

An intense low pressure system will approach the Maritimes from the southwest today and tonight. The low centre is expected to track across eastern Nova Scotia Wednesday morning then linger over the Gulf of St. LAwrence on Wednesday.

Snow at times heavy is expected to begin near noon today over southwestern Nova Scotia and advance northeastward during the afternoon. Snow may mix with or change to rain later tonight or Wednesday morning before changing back to snow on Wednesday then tapering to a few flurries or showers in the afternoon. Total snowfall amounts of 15 to 20 centimetres are expected, with up to 30 cm possible for the CApe Breton Highlands. Very strong east to northeasterly winds will develop later today and persist tonight, and are expected generally gust from 70 to 90 km/h with even higher gusts possible along parts of the coast and over exposed areas. These winds could give extensive blowing snow and could lead to power outages.

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. Take extra care when walking or driving in affected areas. Public Safety Canada encourages everyone to make an emergency plan and get an emergency kit with drinking water, food, medicine, a first-aid kit and a flashlight. For information on emergency plans and kits go to http://www.getprepared.gc.ca/

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 #NSStorm.