Monday, February 11, 2019

Winter Storm Maya




















URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
1013 PM EST Mon Feb 11 2019

...WIDESPREAD SNOWFALL TUESDAY AFTERNOON INTO WEDNESDAY...

.Low pressure forming over the central plains will move up the
Ohio River Valley on Tuesday, pushing a warm front towards the
area. Snowfall will start quickly Tuesday afternoon into the
evening from southwest to northeast, and become heavy at times
overnight Tuesday. A mix with sleet will occur overnight into
Wednesday morning as warm air comes in aloft. The precipitation
will wind down Wednesday morning as the low moves away.

MEZ018>028-121115-
/O.CON.KGYX.WS.A.0004.190213T0000Z-190213T1800Z/
Interior York-Interior Cumberland-Androscoggin-Kennebec-
Interior Waldo-Coastal York-Coastal Cumberland-Sagadahoc-Lincoln-
Knox-Coastal Waldo-
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
1013 PM EST Mon Feb 11 2019

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING
THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow
  accumulations of 6 or more inches possible. Winds could gust as
  high as 35 mph on the immediate coast.

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

* WHEN...From Tuesday evening through Wednesday afternoon.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult. The
  hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Watch means there is potential for significant
snow, sleet or ice accumulations that may impact travel. Continue
to monitor the latest forecasts.

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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
926 PM EST Mon Feb 11 2019

MEZ003>006-010-011-031-032-121030-
/O.CON.KCAR.WS.W.0004.190213T0200Z-190214T0600Z/
Northern Somerset-Northern Piscataquis-Northern Penobscot-
Southeast Aroostook-Central Piscataquis-Central Penobscot-
Southern Piscataquis-Northern Washington-
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, Blanchard, Lincoln,
Howland, Springfield, Dover-Foxcroft, Milo, Guilford, Danforth,
Vanceboro, and Topsfield
926 PM EST Mon Feb 11 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM TUESDAY TO
1 AM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 11 to
  15 inches expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Central Highlands, Far Eastern, North
  Woods and Penobscot Valley Maine.

* WHEN...From 9 PM Tuesday to 1 AM EST Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult. Patchy
  blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility and cause
  hazardous travel. The hazardous conditions will impact the
  morning and evening commute Wednesday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous. 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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10:33 PM AST Monday 11 February 2019
Special weather statement in effect for:

Queens County P.E.I.
Winter weather on the way for Wednesday.

A low pressure system approaching from the southwest will cross the Maritimes Wednesday night, bringing milder temperatures, fairly strong winds, and a mixed bag of precipitation to Prince Edward Island. Current forecast guidance indicates that snow will begin ahead of the system Wednesday morning, and may then change through ice pellets and freezing rain to rain by Wednesday evening.

Travel may be difficult on Wednesday and the Island may experience periods of reduced visibility in snow and blowing snow. The precipitation will diminish to scattered flurries later Wednesday night as the system moves off. Total snowfall amounts of 20 to 30 cm are possible.

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.

10:32 PM AST Monday 11 February 2019
Special weather statement in effect for:

Halifax Metro and Halifax County West
Winter weather on the way for Wednesday.

A low pressure system approaching from the southwest will cross the Maritimes Wednesday night, bringing milder temperatures, fairly strong winds, and a mixed bag of precipitation to Nova Scotia. Snow will begin ahead of this system late Tuesday evening in the southwest and spread northeastward. Current forecast guidance indicates that the snow will change through ice pellets and freezing rain to rain by Wednesday afternoon, particularly for southern regions of the province.

Travel may be difficult on Wednesday, and some areas may experience periods of reduced visibility in snow and blowing snow. The precipitation will diminish to scattered flurries Wednesday night as the system moves off. Total snowfall amounts of 10 to 30 cm are possible, with the highest amounts likely over northern areas of the province.

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.

10:30 PM AST Monday 11 February 2019
Special weather statement in effect for:

Fredericton and Southern York County
Winter weather on the way for Wednesday.

A low pressure system approaching from the southwest will cross the Maritimes Wednesday night, bringing milder temperatures, fairly strong winds, and a mixed bag of precipitation to New Brunswick. Snow will begin ahead of this system Tuesday night in the southwest and spread northeastward. Current forecast guidance indicates that the snow may change to ice pellets mixed with freezing rain by Wednesday afternoon in southern New Brunswick, and possibly then to rain along the Fundy Coast.

Travel may be difficult on Wednesday and some areas may experience periods of reduced visibility in snow and blowing snow. The precipitation will diminish to scattered flurries Wednesday night as the system moves off. Total snowfall amounts of 20 to 40 cm are possible.

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.

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