Early January Winter Storms Update Four

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
615 PM EST Tue Jan 8 2019

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Northern Somerset-Northern Piscataquis-Northern Penobscot-
Southeast Aroostook-Central Piscataquis-
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, Smyrna Mills, Greenville, Monson, and Blanchard
615 PM EST Tue Jan 8 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING
TO 2 AM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 7
  inches, with localized amounts up to 9 inches.

* WHERE...Northern Somerset, Northern and Central Piscataquis,
  Southeast Aroostook, and Northern Penobscot Counties.

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 2 AM EST Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions,
  including during the evening commute on Wednesday. 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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3:55 PM AST Tuesday 08 January 2019
Wind warning in effect for:

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

A low pressure system approaching from the west will move into the region on Wednesday. It will then slowly track northeastward to lie north of Prince Edward Island by Thursday evening.

Strong southeasterly winds gusting up to 100 km/h are expected to develop Wednesday afternoon and diminish throughout Wednesday evening.

In addition, snow ahead of this system will reach Cape Breton Island by Wednesday morning, followed by a changeover to rain throughout the afternoon and evening. Coastal regions exposed to southeasterly winds will likely change over to rain sooner than inland areas. At this time 10 to 15 cm of snow is expected prior to the changeover to rain, and lesser accumulation is forecast where Les Suetes winds are expected to develop.

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 NSstorm@canada.ca or tweet reports using #NSStorm.

3:54 PM AST Tuesday 08 January 2019
Rainfall warning in effect for:

Halifax Metro and Halifax County West
Rainfall, combined with melting snow, is expected. The frozen ground has a reduced ability to absorb this rainfall.

A low pressure system approaching from the west will move into the region on Wednesday. It will then slowly track northeastward to lie north of Prince Edward Island by Thursday evening.

Snow ahead of this system will begin this evening over southwestern Nova Scotia and will spread northeastward tonight, reaching Cape Breton Island by Wednesday morning. The changeover from snow to rain is expected to follow in a similar fashion, from the southwest to the northeast, and coastal regions will likely change over to rain sooner than inland areas. At this time the majority of the rainfall is expected over southern Nova Scotia where up to 50 mm is expected by Wednesday evening. Further northward along the Atlantic coast, rainfall amounts are currently expected to be between 25 mm to 35 mm by Wednesday evening.

Additionally, from Queens County along the Atlantic coast to Guysborough county: The heaviest snowfall rates prior to the changeover to rain are expected in the morning hours of Wednesday. These anticipated heavier snowfall rates combined with increasing southeasterly winds could generate poor driving conditions during the morning commuting hours of Wednesday. Currently 10 to 15 cm of snow is expected by Wednesday morning prior to the changeover to rain.

Conditions will improve Wednesday night for all regions.

Heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads.

Rainfall warnings are issued when significant rainfall 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.

3:51 PM AST Tuesday 08 January 2019
Rainfall warning in effect for:

Saint John and County
Rainfall, combined with melting snow, is expected. The frozen ground has a reduced ability to absorb this rainfall.

Significant rainfall expected later tonight and Wednesday.

A low pressure system approaching from the west will move into the region on Wednesday then slowly track across central New Brunswick Wednesday night. Snow over southwestern New Brunswick will gradually mix with or change to rain tonight into Wednesday morning, with periods of rain or drizzle persisting on Wednesday. Rain will gradually ease off Wednesday night then change to flurries overnight as temperatures fall back below zero.

Total rainfall accumulations of 25 to 35 mm are expected.

Localized flooding in low-lying areas is possible.

Rainfall warnings are issued when significant rainfall is expected.

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.

3:41 PM AST Tuesday 08 January 2019
Winter storm warning in effect for:

Acadian Peninsula
Hazardous winter conditions are expected.

Heavy snowfall expected tonight, Wednesday and Wednesday night. Snow combined with very strong easterly winds Wednesday afternoon and evening will give extensive blowing and drifting snow.

A low pressure system approaching from the west will move toward the region on Wednesday then slowly track across New Brunswick Wednesday night. Periods of snow well ahead of this system tonight will gradually increase in intensity on Wednesday as the system approaches. Accumulating snow will continue Wednesday night into Thursday morning as this slow moving system tracks across the province. In addition, very strong easterly winds gusting up to 80 km/h are expected to develop Wednesday afternoon and persist into the evening before diminishing overnight. These winds will combine with the snow to give poor visibility on blowing snow and could lead to isolated power outages. Also these high winds will give elevated water levels along coastal regions during high tide Wednesday night.

Total snowfall accumulations through Thursday morning of 25 to 40 cm are expected.

Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become difficult to navigate due to accumulating snow. Visibility may be suddenly reduced at times in heavy snow. Poor weather conditions may contribute to transportation delays.

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 NBstorm@canada.ca or tweet reports using #NBStorm.