Thursday, November 15, 2018

Winter Storm Avery Update Three


















URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
247 PM EST Thu Nov 15 2018

MEZ010-015-031-161000-
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/O.NEW.KCAR.WS.W.0014.181116T0700Z-181117T0100Z/
Central Piscataquis-Southern Penobscot-Southern Piscataquis-
Including the cities of Greenville, Monson, Blanchard, Bangor,
Brewer, Orono, Old Town, Dover-Foxcroft, Milo, and Guilford
247 PM EST Thu Nov 15 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 8 PM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 8
  inches are expected.

* WHERE...Central Piscataquis, Southern Penobscot and Southern
  Piscataquis Counties.

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 8 PM EST Friday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow may mix with or change to sleet in the
  lower Penobscot valley late Friday morning into early
  afternoon. Plan on difficult travel conditions, including during
  the morning commute on Friday. Expect significant reductions in
  visibility at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. 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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3:54 PM AST Thursday 15 November 2018
Snowfall warning in effect for:

Moncton and Southeast New Brunswick
Snowfall with total amounts of 15 to 25 cm is expected.

Snow will develop over southwestern New Brunswick early Friday morning and spread across the province throughout the morning. The snow will mix with ice pellets in the afternoon over much of southern New Brunswick. The snow will taper off late Friday evening as the storm moves away from the province.

Snowfall amounts of 15 to 20 centimetres are expected with this storm although some central regions of New Brunswick could possibly see accumulations up to 25 centimetres.

Rapidly accumulating snow could make travel difficult over some locations. Visibility may be suddenly reduced at times in heavy snow. There may be a significant impact on rush hour traffic in urban areas.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to NBstorm@canada.ca or tweet reports using #NBStorm.

3:50 PM AST Thursday 15 November 2018
Snowfall warning in effect for:

Halifax County - east of Porters Lake
Snowfall with total amounts of 15 to 20 cm is expected.

Snow will develop over southwestern Nova Scotia early Friday morning and spread across the province into Cape Breton by the afternoon. The snow is expected to mix with ice pellets in the afternoon and then changeover to rain late in the day over northern parts of the province before tapering to scattered flurries or possibly showers Friday evening and overnight.

Snowfall amounts of up to 15 cm are expected with this storm, with possibly 20 cm or more over the higher terrain along the Cobequid Pass and the Cape Breton Highlands.

Additionally, strong southeast to easterly winds with gusts up to 80 km/h are expected ahead of this system during the day on Friday, which may reduce visibilities further in blowing snow.

Be prepared to adjust your driving with changing road conditions. Rapidly accumulating snow could make travel difficult over some locations. Visibility may be suddenly reduced at times in heavy 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 NSstorm@canada.ca or tweet reports using #NSStorm.

3:49 PM AST Thursday 15 November 2018
Snowfall warning in effect for:

Queens County P.E.I.
Snowfall with total amounts of about 15 cm is expected.

Snow will develop over Prince Edward Island around noon on Friday and continue until the evening where snow may mix with ice pellets and then taper to scattered flurries or showers overnight into Saturday morning.

Snowfall amounts of up to 15 cm are expected with this storm.

Additionally, strong southeast to easterly winds with gusts up to 80 km/h are expected ahead of this system during the day on Friday.

Be prepared to adjust your driving with changing road conditions. Visibility may be suddenly reduced at times in heavy 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 PEstorm@canada.ca or tweet reports using #PEStorm.

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