Winter Storm Maya Update One

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
325 AM EST Tue Feb 12 2019

...SIGNIFICANT SNOWFALL TUESDAY AFTERNOON INTO WEDNESDAY...

.Low pressure over the Mid Mississippi Valley will continue to
move into the Great Lakes today. Ahead of it a warm front will
lift towards the Northeast and spread snowfall downstream. Snow
will start quickly this afternoon into the evening from southwest
to northeast, and become heavy at times overnight. A mix with
mostly sleet is expected to occur late this evening into
Wednesday morning as air warms aloft. The greatest risk for mixing
and lower snowfall totals will be over the southern half of New
Hampshire. The precipitation will wind down Wednesday morning as
the low moves away and drier air moves overhead.

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Interior York-Interior Cumberland-Androscoggin-Kennebec-
Interior Waldo-Coastal York-Coastal Cumberland-Sagadahoc-Lincoln-
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Including the cities of Hollis, Alfred, Lebanon, Sanford,
Goodwins Mills, Buxton, Limington, Berwick, New Gloucester, Gray,
North Windham, Gorham, Bridgton, Greene, Lewiston, Sabattus,
Wales, Minot, Turner, Auburn, Livermore Falls, Augusta, Sidney,
Windsor, Vassalboro, Waterville, China, Palermo, Brooks, Jackson,
Knox, Liberty, Montville, Morrill, Waldo, Winterport, Unity,
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, and Lincolnville
325 AM EST Tue Feb 12 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM
EST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Mixed precipitation is expected late
  tonight into Wednesday morning as well. Total snow
  accumulations of 6 to 10 inches and ice accumulations of a light
  glaze expected.

* WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Maine.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Wednesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult to
  dangerous. Prepare for snow covered and slippery roads,
  including during the evening commute today and morning commute
  Wednesday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet
and ice will make travel very hazardous or impossible.

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

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10:45 AM AST Tuesday 12 February 2019
Winter storm warning in effect for:

Sydney Metro and Cape Breton County
Hazardous winter conditions are expected.

Snow will begin ahead of an approaching low pressure system late tonight over northern Nova Scotia, then spread to eastern Nova Scotia Wednesday morning. Snow will become heavy at times Wednesday morning, before changing to ice pellets from west to east through the day. Total snow and ice pellet amounts of 15 to 25 cm are expected by late Wednesday afternoon.

Strong easterly winds are also forecast to develop, which in combination with the falling snow will give poor visibility in blowing snow. Winds will increase through the day, with gusts reaching 80 km/h over mainland Nova Scotia and 70 km/h over Cape Breton Island. These strong winds will combine with the ice pellets to cause further difficult travel conditions Wednesday afternoon.

The precipitation will taper off Wednesday evening.

Consider postponing non-essential travel until conditions improve. 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.

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

10:44 AM AST Tuesday 12 February 2019
Winter storm warning in effect for:

Fredericton and Southern York County
Hazardous winter conditions are expected.

A winter storm will affect New Brunswick with significant snow, blowing snow, and ice pellets on Wednesday.

A low pressure system approaching from the southwest will cross the Maritimes on Wednesday. Snow will begin ahead of this system late tonight in the southwest and spread to the northeast by mid morning on Wednesday. Total snowfall amounts of 20 to 40 cm are expected. Snow will combine with strong easterly winds gusting to 70 km/h to give reduced visibility in snow and blowing snow.

Snow is expected to change over to ice pellets by noon over southern and central New Brunswick. The strong winds in combination with the ice pellets will continue to cause difficult travel conditions into the afternoon. The precipitation may switch briefly to rain or freezing rain in the afternoon along the Bay of Fundy, before diminishing to scattered flurries Wednesday night as the system moves off into the Gulf of St. Lawrence.

Prepare for quickly changing and deteriorating travel conditions. Visibility will be suddenly reduced to near zero at times in heavy snow and blowing snow. There may be a significant impact on rush hour traffic in urban areas.

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.

10:44 AM AST Tuesday 12 February 2019
Wind warning in effect for:

Yarmouth County
Strong winds that may cause damage are expected or occurring.

A low pressure system approaching from the southwest will cross the Maritimes Wednesday night. Snow will begin ahead of this system near midnight tonight and persist through the overnight hours before changing to ice pellets. The precipitation will then change through freezing rain to rain Wednesday morning. Total snow and ice pellet amounts near 10 cm are expected.

Strong southeasterly winds are expected to develop Wednesday morning with gusts up to 100 km/h expected along exposed areas of the coast. These strong winds will coincide with freezing precipitation late Wednesday morning giving an increased risk of power outages. Winds will diminish Wednesday afternoon as they shift to southwesterly.

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.

10:44 AM AST Tuesday 12 February 2019
Winter storm warning in effect for:

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

Snow will begin ahead of an approaching low pressure system early Wednesday morning. Snow will become heavy at times through the day, before mixing with or changing to ice pellets Wednesday afternoon. Total snow and ice pellet accumulations of 20 to 30 cm are expected by late Wednesday afternoon, with additional amounts possible Wednesday evening.

Strong easterly winds are also expected to develop on Wednesday, with gusts reaching 80 km/h by Wednesday afternoon. These winds in combination with the snow will create poor visibility in blowing snow Wednesday afternoon, and will continue to cause difficult travel conditions into Wednesday evening.

Conditions will improve late on Wednesday night as the precipitation tapers off.

Consider postponing non-essential travel until conditions improve. 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 PEstorm@canada.ca or tweet reports using #PEStorm.